Reed Describes New Lobbying System Indirect Tactics Rise
Washington January reports detail a widening Senate lobbying inquiry into indirect methods used by interests to sway tariff debates. Senator Reed and others describe a new system of influence via district contacts, telegraphs, and local advocates to sway lawmakers. The controversy centers on sugar duties and the potential impact on legislation and policy. The testimony notes broadening scope beyond tariffs, with President Wilson saying publicity could yield beneficial results.
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Washington
D. C
Cominitzes
Wisot
Senate
Overmint
Wilson
Townsend
House
Reed
Wdane
St. Louis
Mlesouri
Aremaia
Solitsa
Nelson
Congress Ny
Tarean Bay
Ag Sully
Enuauses
Gary Opposed Cut Threats in Dissolution Probe
New York testimony from Albert Hy Gary, chairman of U S Steel, says the firm could push rivals out of business but never approved such tactics. Government lawyer Jacob M Dickinson questioned him as the government seeks the company’s dissolution. Gary acknowledged the power to drive competitors exists, noting other firms had similar influence.
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Steel Combine
New York
Albert, Hy
Gary
U. S. Steil Corporation
Te Serporation
Theuly
Cragg
Wadar
Jacob M. Dickinson
Timathly Corporation
Jones and Laughlly Steel Company
Ropwolic Iron and Steel Company
Court Sets Aside Trust Convictions In Sharp Ruling
Washington June 9 The Supreme Court ruled to set aside the conviction of officials of the American Turpentine Trust known as the turpentine trust for alleged Sherman Act violations. The decision also upheld Oregon's 1899 criminal procedure allowing prosecutions on informations by district attorneys rather than indictments by grand juries. The court affirmed the murder conviction of Lem Woon a Chinese immigrant for the 1903 Portland killing of Les Tai Hoy.
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Washington, D. C
American Naval Scarea Company
Turpentine Trust
Oregon
Supreme Jourt
Lem Woon
Les Tai Hoy
Portland
Youth in Davenport Attempts Poison Death in Iowa City
Walter Woods of Davenport tried to end his life by drinking nitric acid while visiting relatives in Iowa City. He lost consciousness but received prompt first aid and an emetic, then was rushed to a surgeon and revived. Authorities believe heartbreak over a Davenport sweetheart driven the act.
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Davenport
Town City
Iowa City
Towa
Walter Woods
Towa City
Woods
Hla Aweetheurt
Senator Bankhead and Walsh discuss tariffs and industry stakes
The text notes Bankhead, with 26 years in Wisconsin, denying run HQs to sway policy and Walsh claiming small coal copper and citrus holdings. They reference tariff interests in wool sugar and duties, signaling expectations of substantial reductions and revenue concerns in Florian Montana. Summary reflects a political discussion on tariffs and industry influence.
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Bankhead
Sears
Wess
Walsh
Florian
Montana
Taxing Your Income Taxing Your Income
An early 20th century column questions whether everyday purchases waste income through careless buying. It argues most Americans overspend on necessaries and urges readers to examine their spending habits so every dollar works harder, with guidance from The Journal and advertisers.
Kodak Trust Sued by U S Government
The Eastman Kodak trust faced a federal dissolution suit filed in Buffalo seeking breakup of Eastman Kodak Company of New York and Eastman Kodak Company of New Jersey. The government seeks injunctive relief to halt price fixing and curb exclusive sales practices that allegedly monopolized U S trade.
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Buffalo
Eastman Kodak Trust
McReyrolls
Peceivorabip
Eastman Kodak Company of
New Turgay
New York
Lbs
U. S
Cameiag
Fuma
Tis
Seneral
Wa, & Supreme Court
Arg
Kaytotan Kodak Company
New Jersey
Eastman Jodark Company
Ree. York
George Eastman
Henry A. Strong
Walter S. Hubbell
Frank
Noble
Redheser
O'Brien
James A. Fowler
Actorney
Clark McKercher
Alc Kercher
Eastman Company
U.S
Ang
Eastman Companies
Eastman
Trust
Bastian Kodale Company
Eastman Kodak Company
iNew York
Eastan Co
Rochester
N. Y
Trastman Skocial Company
Mauifainraes
I Ts
Mater
Officials Meet Brazilian Minister at Hampton Roads Visit
An official party including Major-General Wood and Dudley Field Malone sails on the Mayflower Sylph and Dolphin to welcome Brazilian Foreign Minister Laur Muller at Hampton Roads. A naval escort from Florida Arkansas and destroyers will meet Minas Geraes. The group will visit Fort Monroe then return to Washington for a Wilson reception.
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Witchington
BD. C
Une
Root
Wood
Army
Dudley Field Malone
Elticiais
Mayflower
Sylph
Dolphin
Wampton Roads
Laur Muller
Roat
South America
Alate
Bhis
Washington
Jatton Roads
Florida
Arkansas
Beale
Minas Geraes
Nis Landing
Bryan
Fort. Monroe
Senor Muller
Wilson
Colder Than Normal June Across Multiple Regions
Frosts were reported or predicted across Vermont Central New York New England Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. Philadelphia saw 47 degrees the coldest June in decades with frost widespread in the mid-Atlantic and northern states while Montreal recorded snow flurries and New York endured a record cold June 9 as gardens suffered damage.
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Washingtom
D.C
Middle Atlantic
New England
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes Region
Weather Bureau
Gulf States
Rocky Mountains
Cape
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
Upper
North Atlantic States
Middle Atlantic States
Philadelphia
Penna
Weat
Scranton
Warrisburg
Montreal
Jims
Jung
N.Y
Ingal Weather Bureau
Rome
New Yorks
Middletown
N. Y
More Honors for Glick President of University Fraternity
Muscatine man Georges G. Glick is elected president of Delta Sigma Rho for the tenth time, a fraternity open only to debaters who have distinguished themselves. The Iowa City report notes this honors accolade as another milestone in his distinguished career.
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Muscatine
University Praternity
Iowa City
Georges G. Glick
Delta Sigma Rho Fraternity
Policy on Patented Goods Handling and Substitution
Fragmentary text discusses dealer policy to prevent substitution of goods inferior to ours for unsuspecting customers. Mentions Mr Eastman and the aim to avoid lengthy negotiations, reduce disruption to business, and consider meeting government demands amid unsettled conditions.
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Eastman
Government's June Crop Report Highlights Wheat Supremacy
The Agriculture Department releases its June crop report for 1919 noting spring and winter wheat areas, yields, and total production projections. It shows wheat outperforming the ten year average while other crops such as oats barley rye and hay display varied conditions and acreage figures across the nation.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau of Statistics
Crop Reporting Board
President Wilson Poses for Duke Portrait in Paris
In Washington on June 3 President Wilson granted a final sitting for a portrait by Louis Theodore Duke of Paris. The painting, to be exhibited next spring in the Palais Garnier, shows the President at his desk in private moments during his hours of work.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Louis Theodore Duke
Paris
Peace delegates end Balkan Turkish talks at St James palace
In London on June 9 the final session of the peace conference between Balkan and Turkish delegates closed without decisions on prisoner exchanges or other matters. Delegations urged each government to pursue separate conventions with Turkey while the Montenegrin presiding delegate praised King George and British leadership. Several delegates had left or were recalled earlier, limiting attendance for any extended talks.
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London
Eng
Turkey
St. James Palace
Taleave
Balkan
George
Howard Grey
Vaned
Bulgaria
Belgrade
American McLaughlin Wins Tennis Series Title
West Side Club in New York hosts a tennis series where American player McLaughlin clinched the title after sweeping four sets to none. He captured the first and second sets 6-4 and closed out the match with a 6-2 third set.
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West Side Club
New York
McLaughlin
Americas McLaughlin
Ile
Olinda Fire Reported At Sea Near Georgia
Stramer reported Avire no further word heard. Munson line steamship Olinda fire in hold reported. Vessel last seen heading toward Savannah or Brunswick. Olinda built 1887, 1492 net tons, 409 feet long, 40 foot beam, 22 foot depth, Cuban Marine Co ownership Havana, chartered to Munson Line.
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New York
Olinda
Munson
Georgia
Savanah
Brunstwick
Init
Cuban Marine Company of
Havana
Munsonine
Large Zion delegation to travel for Muscatine event
A Davenport Zion's Lutheran church delegation will go to Muscatine next Sunday for the German Lutheran Orphan's and Old People's Home festival. Transportation will be arranged via the Davenport and Muscatine Interurban. A runaway accident injured Mrs William H Mast, fracturing her leg while she and Dr Mast rode in a buggy. Construction on a new $500,000 hotel is set to begin early next spring, with Davenport architects handling the plans and a start around March 1, 1914.
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Davenport
Lowz
Zion's Lutheran Church of
Muscatine
Dumaway
William H. Mast
Mast
Trolley lines not under commission ruling upheld
The Supreme Court ruled today that trolley lines are not subject to regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission, annulling the commission's order to reduce fares from Omaha to Columbus Bluff. The decision, issued in Washington D.C., centers on interstate trolley regulation and the limits of federal authority.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Comisssion
Fara
Omaha
Comin Blufiz
Tragedy in Grundy County ends in multiple deaths
Beaman area farmer Benjamin Knisely, 40, killed four members of his family including two daughters and a son before dying by suicide. An inquest heard claims of improper relations with his daughters, with Ella and Cora Knisely testifying to alleged incest. Local sheriff and coroner examined the deadly sequence and noted possible insanity.
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Marshalltown
Benjamin Knisely
Beaman
Grundy
Knisely
Ralph
Cora
Teday
Ella
Indict Union Heads Over Coal Field Conspiracy
Washington officials await report on Saturday indictment of United Mine Workers leaders for alleged conspiracy with coal operators in Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois to fix wages in West Virginia to curb competition in the western market.
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Washington, D. C
McReynolds
U. S
Waugh
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Lew
Department of Intea
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Iiioil
West Viginia
Prominent Burlington Resident Dies After Illness
Burlington Iowa June 9 Hugh W Hughes longtime Burlington resident and rail mail service veteran died at his home after months of illness. He joined the mail service in 1892 and, in 1895, became chief clerk of the railway mail service. A Mason with Grandmaster prospects and an avid member of the Order of the Etg lodge.
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Burlington
Iowa
Hugh W. Hughes
Proceny
Etkg Todge
Marengo Man Falls Dead En Route to Funeral
Scott Slaymaker of Marengo collapsed in his barn while hitching up a horse to attend the funeral of his old friend G. R. Shaul. A Marengo resident for forty years, Slaymaker died this morning of undetermined cause.
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Marengo
G. R. Shaul
Scott Slaymaker
Prominent Hardware Merchant Frank ilek Dies Sudden ly
Frank ilek a prominent hardware merchant in Iowa City was found dead in bed at his home early today. Heart failure was assigned as the cause.
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Frante Cilek
Yowa City
Iowa City
Iowa
Frank Ilek
Heartalle
Weather Log for Muscatine and Nearby Areas
The report notes a rising temperature and moderate to brisk winds. In Muscatine at 7 o clock the temperature is 5 degrees above the standard, river stage around 9.8 feet with a two inch fall. Sunrise is 4 14, sunset 7 57 57, moonset 11 44 pm.
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jTown
Muscatine
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