Wilson Definition of Lobbyist Given Congress Like Court
In Washington June 6 the Senate investigates a powerful lobbying effort described as new and organized to sway public opinion. Chairman Overman vows a thorough inquiry as witnesses like W J Poulkner and Paul J Christina testify on influence in tariff and sugar policy. Senators Gore and Sherman discuss salaries and land holdings tied to oil and sugar interests while warning against repeated appeals to lawmakers.
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Washington D. C
Senato
Overman
Overiman
Teglalacion
W. J. Poulkner
United States
West ‘Elnia
Calin Livingstont
Wastington
W. J. Stransaberger
Glassmore
Pittsburgh Pluza Glass Company
Paul J. Christina
Awhile House
Wilson
Golf
Virginia
Swdsidiniles
Standard QH Company
Washington
Gore
Todlvienals
FDR
Hathaway
Heney T. Oxnard
Tavi
Hoke Smith
Tinko Smith
Provident Wilkon
White House
Conegress
Tien
Bao Mau
Jong
Ing
Lotter
Shermian
Henry Qthmer
R. J. Askew
Kansas City
E. Te. Armstrong
Alt
Olnelynad
Jlt Berry
Chicago
Sherman
Forward Step Seen in Pure Food Law Enforcement
Atlantic City June 6 The new administration will not back away from enforcing the Pure Food Law Dr Carl L Alsberg head of the Bureau of Chemistry told the National Wholesale Grocers Association in a naval station speech He said enforcement will improve with education and instruction and that the bureau should help consumers as the Agriculture Department has helped farmers He emphasized modernization of food manufacture and by products use as vital to national needs and called for examining processes to eradicate bad trade practices and establish better substitutes
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Atlantic City
N. J
Dune
Theo
Carl L. Alsberg
Bureau
Alsberg
Chemistry
Corumel
Department of Agriculture Ag
U. S
Thasa
Department of Agriculture
Roberts Evidence Contradicts Them in Steel Case
New York report states Robert Roberts Jr., on U S Steel finance committee, testified that he heard Judge Elbert Gary and James A. Farrell announce product prices to trade papers. He said prices were sometimes altered, and sales occurred at lower than published figures, while under cross examination in the government suit to dissolve the corporation.
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New York
Jonas
Peelva] Roberts, Jr
U. S. Steel Corporation
Tequfred
Hewever
Elbert J. Gary
Jamen A. Farrail
Corportion
Roogrts
Adigo Gary
Farrell
Roberts
Gold plated mansion plans announced for Pigad home
San Francisco reports public release of specifications for a mansion to be built by James H. Pigad, son of a Comstock lode pioneer. The steel and concrete structure will feature Vermont bronze and a gold shin plating, with details published today. Jones funeral details note Nyla W. Jones and family members attending in Willigingsburg.
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San Francisco
Col
Sugar Tariff Lobby Tactics Scrutinized by Senate Panel
Senator Ransdell leads a two hour probe into the sugar tariff fight as representatives of free trade and anti tree sugar forces testify. Witnesses describe organized lobbying, money spent by Clara Speckels and Frank C. Cawvroy to sway public opinion, and efforts to mobilize Louisiana growers against tariff changes.
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Ivor Wnions
Ale
Sharman
Thor
Congress
Senate
Ugy
Senator Ransdell
Louisiana
Wilson
Washington
Tari
Hawaii
Mawallon
Wilsons Position Growing Stronger in Free Trade Fight
Washington reports President Wilson’s stance for free wood and free sugar remains firm as the Senate caucus nears. Party leaders expect near unanimous support despite a few dissenting senators. The debate centers on tariff provisions and potential amendments impacting free agricultural and industrial goods.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Senate
Atter
Jack Johnson Given One Year Sentence
Chicago dated June reports Jack Johnson, the heavyweight champion, was sentenced to one year and one day in Joliet State Penitentiary for violation of the Mann Act. Judge Carpenter denied a new trial. Johnson’s counsel sought time to file a writ of error and posted a $50,000 bond.
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Chicago
Jack Toanson
Notre
Jollet
Johns Gon
Carpenter
Jonason
Jay
Defense resumes in Suffolk County dynamite conspiracy trial
Frederick J. Atienns, dye manufacturer, faced three defendants in the dynamite conspiracy case. Atienns denied knowledge of the plot to conceal dynamite as Dennis J. Golung testified to planting the explosive. President William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company faces possible implications as the trial continues.
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Rostov
Mass
Sma
Frederick J. Atienns
Thass
Suffolk County
Atmaux
Tenco
Eaux
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Wood
Look For Russell At Davenport Iowa
Authorities have been notified to watch for Frank Stussel who escaped yesterday from the Joliet penitentiary. He was serving time for assault with intent to kill.
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Russel
Davenport
Frank Stussel
Tilinnis Penitentiary
Joliet
Vacations With the Ra eT or Bother Cut Out
Begin to make your plans with help from THE JOURNAL advertisements. Choose a place for your trip, select lodging, and plan activities for relaxation and social diversions, with guidance to simplify your itinerary and maximize leisure.
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Budget reform plans debated by U S lawmakers
In Washington on June 5 the House budget committee considered two reform proposals by Fitzgerald and Sherley to overhaul appropriations. President Wilson arranged a late conference with Japan's Viscount Chinda on California anti alien land laws and a note of protest from Tokyo was discussed as policy shifted.
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Washington, D
House
House ‘Budget Committee
Rep
Underwood
Alabama
Palmer
Penn
Pitagerald
New York
Charman
Appropriations Committee
Aith Sherley
Kentucky
Mizgerald
Sherley
Washington
Washington, D.C
Wilson
Wiscount Chinda
Japan
California
United States
Emper
Yoshihito
Ago
Sesreary Bryan
Mhal
Bryan
State Department
Tapas
Pon
Pittsbursh
George W. Guih-’rie
Viscount Chinda
Waskinstol
Davenport Women Plan Fireworks Measure and Contests
Davenport page reports a large Women’s Club meeting forming a permanent Lane Fourth group to push in next year for an ordinance banning fireworks in the city. This year focuses on children’s contests in Central Park and a nighttime fireworks display under experts. Also notes death of Captain A J Whitney at 85, and election of A W Schenk as president of the American Zithet congress with next convention likely in Chicago.
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Davenport
Davenport Women's Club
Cental Park
Whitney
A. J. Whitney
Rock Island
A. W. Schenp
Kansas City
F. ‘Mremant Fry
Inflanspolle
J.herecall
Peoria
Preas
Urer
F. W. Meir
Chicago
Bribery Case Figure Bert Franklin Visited City
Bert Franklin formerly of Town City's police force, tied to bribery cases linked to Los Angeles dynamiting outrages, visits his old home. He praises Darrow and Burns as a brilliant executive, noting Los Angeles County residents paid his fine after Franklin pleaded guilty to bribery.
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Wnarrow
Pudses Burns
vJowa City
Bert Tranklin
Town City
MclNomara
Los Angeles
Cal Ie
Darrow
Burns
Frankin
Los Angeles County
Brankin
Lake Cooper Named Above Big Dam
A damaged 19th century report notes the lake above the dam will be officially known as Lake Cooper. The Army lightship and Tipton snagboat are cited in testing the new government lock while the pool fills to elevation 519. Elevation today 513 with rise steady as dredge opens cofferdam. boats to reach the lock once the water rises.
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Keone
Lake Cooper
United States
War Department
Tipton
Lew Inke
Way Department
Plans for Southern Pacific improvements and loan plan
San Francisco June 6 Southern Pacific seeks California railroad commission approval to issue 30 million dollars of two year five percent collateral notes to fund extensive system upgrades including capacity expansions and new facilities for the Atlantic Steamship line controlled by the company. Towan Wins Scholarship Iowa City Iowa June 5 Walter J Myers former resident of West Branch who has taught English at the State University has won a scholarship to Harvard University for two years. He will receive a year of leave from the Iowa board of education to pursue his study in Cambridge.
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San Francisco
Calif
Louisiang
Texas
Caifornia
Southern Pacific
Railroad Commission of Caifornia
Atlantic Sleemehif Linen
Towan
Towa City
Jane
Bruf
Walter J. Myers
West Branch
The
State University
Marevard University
Iowa Board of Education
Cambridge
Day in Congress Ends With Senate Hearings
In session the Senate continued hearings by the Lobby investigating committee and the Commerce committee voted to favorably report a bill delaying customs service reorganization to January 1, 19L4. Laura Telos betory Indian education system and Indian bureau debated. Finance committee kept considering the craft bill. The House was not in session and met on Friday with Budget committee beginning consideration of restoration methods for framing appropriations.
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Senate
Pnd
Commerce Committee
Customs Service
Laura Telos Betory
Indian Affairs
Indian Education System
Indian Bureau
Finance
HOUSE
Tion Hillis
Defer Reforms in Customs Service
Washington news reports the Senate Commerce Committee plans to favorably report a bill to defer the anti January 1 1914 reorganization of the customs service. The plan would cut districts from 126 to 49 and affect all ports, with a six month postponement urged to allow revisions and potential savings of about 400 100.
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Washington
D. C
McAdoo
Senate Commerce Committee
Doday
Customs Service
Congress
Customs Organization
United States
Senator Clarke
Commerce Committee
Syatoms Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Attorney General Calls Standard Oil Decree Inadequate
Washington June Attorney General McRaynolds says the Standard Oil dissolution decree fails to meet the Sherman Act’s intent. He weighs further action after hearings by special assistants Morrison and Wagan and considers civil, criminal, or contempt actions if a trust still exists.
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Washincton
D. C
McRaynolds
Maneral
Charles B. Morrison
Oli Var E. Wagan
Department of Metres
Goners
SANTE FE Sells 100000 Acres Near Phoenix
Phoenix announces a completed deal with Fenn Hildreth former receiver of the government land office. Santa Fe railroad disposed of 100000 acres in Arizona for 260009 dollars. Land held as government scrip from original grant. Congress to retire alternate sections forty miles each side of the right of way.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Fenn
Hildreth
Government Land Office
Santa Fe
Sig
Priny
Congress
Kellogg Advocates Reforms in Indian Affairs
Laura Kellogg, a student of the American Indian, told the senate Indian affairs committee that abolition of the bureau would let Indians solve their own problems and reclaim their former pride. She urged a model village program run by Indigenous groups and criticized Indian education schemes as misguided.
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Washington
D. C
Laura Kellogg
Senate Indian Affairs
Rs. Kellogg
Dissolution Plans Hearing Set For June 12 In Utah
In St Paul Minnesota on June 5 the Union Pacific Railway company asked Federal Judges Sanborn Hook and Smith for an order fixing June 12 1918 at 40 a m in St Paul for hearings on first and second amended plans for disposing of Southern Pacific stock held by Union Pacific. The plans provide either public subscription at minimum price with limited allotment to Union Pacific holders or transfer of entire stock to a trustee with nonvoting certificates of interest to be exchanged for deposited stock upon proof of no Union Pacific ownership. The petition seeks court approval of both plans and timing to elect a path for stock transfer under the chosen plan.
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St. Paul
Minn
Ta+ jon Pacific Railway company
Sanborn
Union Pacific Company
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Murray Bought Marconi Co Stocks in April and May
The parliamentary committee probing wireless contracts between Marconi and the British government held an open session and heard witness Salsman that Lord Murray of Clibank purchased about three thousand American Marconi shares in April and May at 3½. The papers accuse Murray of ties to Gean éals and note his resignation as Liberal whip when the contracts were debated. He later went to America on business and has stayed there amid Marconi troubles.
Militia Pay Bill Moves to Shift Pay Funding
Secretary Garrison works on a militia pay measure to remove officers and men from the official U S payroll while keeping militia pay from the national treasury. Proposals suggest allocating federal funds to states by militia size and paying them at rates tied to regular army service. Battleship program updated. Britain orders immediate laying down of two new battleships instead of next March.
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Garrison
Washington, D. C
United States
London
Unsettled Weather Headlines and River Stage Notes
Unsettled weather with showers tonight and Friday and mud conditions. Temperature in Muscatine around 39 degrees at early morning with moderate winds. River stage at Muscatine reported at several feet with minor fluctuations as sunrise and sunset times are listed.
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Muscating
Weven O'Elack A. m
Muscatine
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