Probe of Empress of Ireland Wreck to Open in June
Montreal report: government seeks to uncover causes of the Empress of Ireland sinking with over 30 lives lost. A two-judge admiralty panel will investigate in Quebec starting Tuesday, June, held under Dominion and imperial officials. Survivors’ testimonies recount a chaotic scene as Storstad’s anchor nicked the Empress, bloodstained plates exposed, and crew efforts to aid in the frigid water. Captain Anderson and officers on the Storstad bridge faced inquiries while Mrs. Andersen describes the chaotic moment and rescue attempts.
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Gutiichtlan Admiralty
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Treland
Lower St. Lawrence
Nault
St. Lawrence
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Soma
Poard Wan
Mediators Consider Admitting Constitutionalists in Mexican Talks
Niagara Falls Ont June 1 After a two hour meeting mediators weigh admitting constitutionalists to Mexican settlement talks if they agree to an armistice with Huerta and discuss internal and international issues Washington reports indicate Carranza’s stance unclear as delegates await mediator decision on this point.
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America
Eldad
United States
Lamar
Madincore
de Huerta
Walle
Carranza
Atende
Washington
Wilson cites railroads as cause of poor business conditions
President Wilson voiced concern that unsatisfactory conditions in the United States stem largely from railroad offices, affecting the steel and related industries. He noted good prospects in steel per Chairman Gary, urged belief that prosperity will rise with manufacturer confidence, and discussed the Clayton act clarifying labor rights without granting special privileges to unions.
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Associated Prosy
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Ausimass
Gandal
Tess
U.S
Washington
Tllinois Manufacturers Association
Gary
U. S. Steel Corporation
Bleiciield
Clayton Trust
Varios
City Hall referendum on three sites and bonds
The issue debates a city hall built in 1845 with a deed dating 1869 and a deteriorating, hazardous condition. Voters choose among three central sites with a referendum. Victory would renew building activity, modernize housing for departments, and boost civic pride. defeat would erode confidence, raise rentals, and stall progress.
Senator Lewis Urges Board Seat for Chicago Man
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois urged the president to grant Chicago representation on the Federal Reserve Bank board. The administration was weighing Chicago’s claim as Secretary McAdoo returned later in the week. Charles S. Hamlin remained a likely candidate for governor of the board. Col. W. A. Gaston of Boston had also been considered.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Chicago
Federal Reserve Banic Board
Charles S. Hamlin
Tary
Trassady
McAdoo
Col. W. &. Gaston
Boston
Saved From Drowning Youth Dies of Pneumonia
George Ploenh, 21, was rescued by a pulmotor after being underwater about two minutes last Thursday. He died today from pneumonia a dearth of air and water exposure cited by doctors. Davenport, Tulle, and Pali- Footor are referenced in the report as locations or names connected to the incident.
Action Against Gov Hodges Now on Trial
Mrs Lucila West sues Governor George Hodges for 2215 damages over an alleged attack in the governor office when she tried to carry private correspondence. The plaintiff, who traveled from Wichita to seek a parole for Arthur Sullivan, alleges Hodges struck her and wrested the papers after he refused parole. Hodges denies all charges.
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Associated Breas
Wir
Mopeka
Kan
Lucila West
George H. Hodges
Hodges
Shawnee County
Couny
West
Wichita
Arthur Sullivan
Todges
Pla
Ara
Mra
Clemency Sought for Dynamiters by Labor Delegation
A labor delegation led by Representatives Gorman and Sabath presented President Wilson with a petition signed by one million workers seeking clemency for Thomas M. Ryan former Iron Workers president and 39 others convicted in the dynamite conspiracy. Attorney B N Zoline of Chicago presented the case as the President listened without committing.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gorman
Sabath
Illinois
Wison
Thomas M. Ryan
Structural Iron Workers
B. N. Zoline
Chicago
Gotton’s Condition Poor in Latest Agricultural Report
Washington June 1 The department of agriculture issued statistics showing the cotton crop condition for May at its lowest since 1871, with exceptions in 1963 and 1907, according to official figures.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Murder charge in Catherine Winters case shocks Indiana
In Newcastle Indiana Dr W A Winters Mrs Winters and W H Cooper are arrested on conspiracy to murder and body disposal charges in the disappearance of Catherine Winters a nine year old girl. Investigators say a box was shipped from the Winters home and a grand jury will hear the case. A Findlay Ohio woman Emma Thrappe is linked as a potential owner of the missing child while authorities compare descriptions and a detention home holds the girl pending further ID.
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Associated Press
Newcastle
Ind
W. A. Winters
Bird Winters
W. H. Cooper
Winters
Catherine Winters
Thornlingo
Walter B. Myers
Robert Y H. Abel
Ayers
Ohio
Dorsby
Emma Thrappe
Gin
Gatheine Winters
Thrappe
W A. Winters
Gome Tera
Chicago
James J. Sanford
Findlay
Sanford
Anti-Calocn League
Legislative Voters’ League
Jealousy Motive in Hired Hand Shooting in Jamestown Area
After shooting Georges Ganey his hired man early today Charles Weeke a wealthy cigar dealer reported to the sheriff at Warren county Ps Weeks drove to his farm across the state line and found Ganey in the Weeks home Jealousy was given as the motive Weeks comes from a prominent Jamestown family with a father who was postmaster and a brother a former mayor The article also notes weather conditions affecting crop prospects in Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas.
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Associated Presa
Janestown
Georges Ganey
Charles
Weeke
Warren County
Weeks
Ganey
Jamestown
Cleveland
Weather Summary for Iowa Regions Tonight and Tuesday
The Weathers reports mostly cloudy unsettled conditions tonight and Tuesday with warmer trends in the west and center. Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures in the northeast. Temperature at Muscatine at 7 o'clock shows around 26 degrees.
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Iowa
Muscatine
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