Congress Daily Record of Senate and House Activity
In Congress the Senate caucus continued tariff bill work and rejected all proposals, adjourning at 2:05 p.m. until Wednesday. The House Judiciary Committee examined private papers in the Chun case, leaders set a three day recess over the next two weeks, and public lands hearings were held on the Hetch Hetchy project. Filibusters renewed on the federal judge bill for eastern Pennsylvania, adjournment noted for 2:45 p.m. with Wednesday, July 2, as the target return.
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Senate
Daly
HOUSE
Pennsylvania
Soil expert speaks at county building on modern farming
A county agricultural meeting heard John Deere Company official D W Taylor of Moline outline soil culture and modern farming methods. He urged systematic land management, stockraising, and balanced rations to boost soil fertility and farm profitability, with emphasis on alfalfa and data gathering for Washington.
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Martern Mann
Deere and Company
Moline, al
Muscailag County
Crop Improvement Society
W. UW. Taylor
Sal Hiltory
John Deere Company
Moline
William Underwood
Aetna
Shirkpatetek
Bac
Ila
Washington
Seaviers
Taylor
Lo Mike
Andura
Ganaumo
Palmer Urges Wilson to Attend Gettysburg Anniversary
Washington June 28 Rep A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania urged President Wilson to attend the Gettysburg battle anniversary. Secretary Tumulty said the president was not playing golf and would arrange a conference later. The president had previously declined to go to Gettysburg to avoid leaving his role during Congress.
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Washington, D.C
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pensylvania
Wis
White House
Tony
Wilson
Gettysburg
Bath
Palmer
Tumulty
Congress
Wool Manufactures Duty Power Shifts In Senate Caucus
The Senate caucus debated wool duties with momentum on lowering tariffs for woolen goods. Supporters urged free list for blankets cloth ready made clothing stockings and similar items while opponents kept a 15 to 25 percent duty on various wool products. Amendments to place woolen manufacturers on the free list were defeated as the finance committee preserved the 15 percent on cotton goods. Revenue estimates cited about 2230000 yearly. Report expected Wednesday or Thursday.
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Washington
Senate Savena
Ashurst
Oll
Ken
Pinance Committee
Fnance Committee
Read
Senate
Sonstor Simmons
All Finance
Ang Probaldima
Rifles and ammunition seized in Bridgetown raid
Government authorities seized a cache of rifles and ammunition landed from a vessel three weeks prior. They allege the arms were intended for an agent of a former dictator, with authorities treating the discovery as iron munitions linked to Cinelato Gastro.
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Spield
Bridgetown
Barbartocs
Cinelato Gastro
Proportions in Nature and Life’s Balance
The text argues that proper proportions govern construction and chemistry. It compares building, where component parts must be in correct ratios, with life, noting oxygen's necessity but warning against improper ratios such as three volumes of oxygen with one of hydrogen.
Relief In Sight For Middle West Heat Wave
Prostrations and deaths mount as a sweeping heat wave grips the nation. Chicago records several deaths and many prostrations, while relief is hoped from cooler weather and a lake breeze. Towns across Indiana and Wisconsin report records, with other cities facing heat and humidity. Communities seek ice aid and crowds flee to resorts as temperatures peak.
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Washington, D. C
Middle West
Tomorryow
Foracaster Wradkenfield
Lake
Chicago
Chiengo
Tha Weither
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio River
Counry
Pieris
Kaw
Icangos
Missour
Joplin
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Wie
Minnneapolis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Mielwaukea
Ong
Mara
Detroit
Mich
New York
Philadelphia
Minnesota
Duluth
Minn
Jane
Lake Superior
Illness in Family Said To Prompt Suicide At Hart-Parry Plant
Charles City Iowa June 28 F Lamb superintendent of the foundry department of the Hart-Parry Company killed himself by hanging in his room at the Mr CG A building. Reports say continued illness in his family led to the act. Lamb was severely burned earlier and had come from Day Capital.
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Charles City
Iowa
B. Lamb
Hart-Parry Company
CG. A
Lamb
Chautauqua program charms audience with dramatic art
At Chautauqua grounds this Sunday afternoon Arthur Kachel, star of The Music Master, delivered a scholarly interpretation that charmed patrons amid a sweltering temperature near 160. The Sara Ruth Boley Company opened with music as the Craven family orchestra provided afternoon and evening selections, while Glenn Frank spoke on Morning and Machinery and Richmond P Hobson offered a patriotic talk The Destiny new America in the eveing vesper service at 5 pm with local church groups invited to participate.
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Chautauqua
Arthur Kachel
Charlies Nlaln
Kachel
David Warfield
Macher
Achel
Sara
Ruth Boley Company
Miss Bates
Weed Parle
Craven Family Orchestra
Glenn Frank
Richmond P. Hobson
Gantiaga Bay
Te Chantsuga
Congress Lays Off For Two Weeks In 1900s Style
Washington June 23 A gentleman agreement among House leaders foresees no business for two weeks except by unanimous consent The House will adjourn in three day blocks starting today and members will travel home or to nearby events The recess hinges on banking and currency committee work with Chairman Glass saying a report may not be ready before July 14
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Washington, D. C
Chaff Districte
Gettysburg
Banking and Currency Committee
Underwood Gald
Glasa
Howsd Currimey
Two Drown At Keokuk River Rescue Tragedy
In Keokuk Iowa on June 2 John Chandler aged 20 and James Chandler aged 30, both residents of Keokuk, drowned in the Mississippi River below the government rocks while two men fished from the wall nearby.
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Keokuk
John
James Chandler
Government Rocks
Indiana Standard Co Duster Held Up In Missouri
In Jefferson City Missouri the state supreme court suspended an ouster order against Indiana Standard Co Duster after evidence showed the company no longer held a monopoly in the oil business. The ruling allows continued operation while it complies with anti trust laws, without revoking the ouster. Risk Companies Enjoined. The court overruled demurrers from firms ceasing to write policies, issuing a temporary restraint on ending their state business.
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Jefferson City
Delors
Missouri Supreme Court
Senate correspondence on Diggs Caminetti cases sent to Congress
Attorney General McReynolds submitted to Congress all correspondence on the Diggs Caminetti and related white slave cases and Western Bell company indictments that led to U S Attorney McNab's resignation. The House judiciary committee debated public release but planned to present portions next Wednesday with a possible report recommending laying Kahns resolution aside. The papers will remain private until the report is ready.
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Washington, D
House
Clayton Aad
McReynolds
Thos
Qag
Kahn
Clayton
Backing Up the Retailer in Daily Newspapers
A discussion on manufacturer retailer cooperation shows that advertising in the daily newspaper best creates direct demand for goods. It argues that strong articles, endorsing by leading dealers, reassure the public about qualities and value, boosting distribution through local outlets.
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Hla
Fugitives and scattered federal army in Sonora
Last federal foothold in Sonora lost as General Qieda’s force is described as scattered. Yaqui Indians pursue fleeing federals around Ortiz. Obregon’s rebels approach Guaymas. Carranza opposition to munitions exports via Laredo noted in Washington. No peace proposals reported. Colonel Chiapa executed near Guaymas after capture at Ortiz.
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Douglas
Aviz
Iuis
Qieda
Huerta
Ortiz
Guaymas
Sonora
Pasquiera
Hermostilo
Roberto Pasquiera
Washington
Obregon
Carranza
U. 5
Washington, D. C
Nole
Mexico
Laredo
Eagle Pass
Tex
Piedras Negras
Mex
Carranal
Leopolio Martines
Youglag
Arvin
Francisco Chiapa
Porfirin Diaz
Guayrnis
Gbregon
Ai Ortiz
Maria
Hihushua
Carnival Train Collision Injures Seven at Bryndage
The Rock Island Railway switching crew released three carloads of sand into the Bryndage Carnival company train today, damaging several show cars and injuring seven carnival workers, none seriously.
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Jews City
Tune
Rock Island Railway Company
Bryndage Carnival Company
Carnival
Collectors lose posts as port system reorganizes
Washington BC June 26 Secretary McAdoo designates the collectors and deputy collectors who will run U S ports after July 1 all 113 collectors lose their jobs as offices are abolished only 49 will remain in charge of ports in most cases the present collectors kept in charge of ballots a deputy collector Pomara Jury takes immediate charge of each port Disagrees Cleveland June 28 jury in Powers case fails to reach verdict on threatening letter to President Wilson demanding 5000 states judge Day will hear further before allanista.
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Washington
McAdoooday
United States
Pomara Jury
Cleveland, O
Guiseyot Powers
Youngstown
Stalian
Wilson
Day
Ponate
Allanista
Awashington
D. C
Geneva McReynolds
Relia
Kiev
Yas
Huruiman Merser
Wiewa
United States ‘Court of the
Eighth Circuit
St Paul
McRemnolas
St. Paul
G. Carrol Todd
South Pacific
Dalea Pacific
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Oia
Soutthern, Pacific
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
McReynolds
Pactic
Department of Justice
Leourt
Mondody
Fig
English Runner Sets a New World Mark in Wales
Cardiet, Wales, June 28. Applegarth of the Polytechnic Harriers today set a world record by running 150 yards in 2.5 seconds. He also tied the British record of 9 4.3 seconds for 200 yards and ran third in the 200 metres final at the Olympic games. The 73 yards world record of 1 minute 45 seconds by O C Wood of England stands since July 21.
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Cardiet
Wales
Applegarth
Polyteching Harriers
Appleg
Wilson's Message Delivered to Mayor by Scout Troop
President Wilson sent a message to Mayor Harrison read aloud in Chicago at 2:83 this afternoon by Joeron Whonowth of Troop 68. About four toys War took a relay journey from Washington. Sixty eight Chicago Boy Scouts carried the message from Jackson Park to Grant Park where the International Athletic meet was formally opened.
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Chicago
Awiigon
Harrison
Watt
Jauron
Chicago Boy Scouts
Washington
Taos
Taos Fromt Jackson Park
Grant Park
Weather summary with mixed measurements and notes
Weather report notes continued warmth and moderate winds for Sunday morning. Temperature at seven o clock reads four degrees above zero while Muscatine river level stands at four feet nine inches with a one inch fall. End of day observations include sunset and miscellaneous figures.
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Muscatine
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