Bryan Criticism Grows Over Lectures For Salary Support
Washington July 15 William J Bryan defends using Chautauqua lectures to offset living costs while secretary of state. Senator Bristow introduces a resolution urging a proper salary, noting historic salary progression and Bryan's claim of savings and income from speaking tours. The debate draws mixed Cabinet and public concern as Kern of Indiana delays action awaiting tomorrow.
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Richard Olney
John Sherman
John Hay
Elihu Root
W. J Nolding
Ie Bryan
Kaiser Holdings Krupp Shares Tied to German War Policy
Paris dispatch cites Ernest Archdeacon quoting Francis Delaisi on Kaiser Wilhelm I owning about 4 million dollars in Krupp stock as a factor in provoking warlike policy. Thyssen corroborates the notion that dividends from Krupp rise with ever larger orders and a global arms craze, tying finance to state motives.
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Lords Defeat Irish Home Rule Bill Again in Lords
The House of Lords rejected the Irish Home Rule bill by 238 votes for a second time in six months. The Daily News notes a deepening crisis between houses as Lord Curzon withdraws Lansdowne’s promise and the Prime Minister vows a Lords Abolition bill in the next session. Lord Curzon says if the government wins a general election the bill would get a second reading with possible amendments. The debate also touches on whether troops could be used in Belfast to quell rioting.
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London
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Daily News
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House of Commons
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Scow Fire Damages Pier and Coal Barges
A fire on a Street Cleaning Department scow beside the 134th Street pier caused about 30000 in damage. The blaze spread to Burns Brothers coal pockets and a barge with 350 tons of coal. Fireboats and land forces fought the flames until 6:30 PM. The cost included the scow and coal losses. cause unknown.
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North River
J. R. Foardman
Duane
Burns Brothers
Frank Etzel
New York Central
Women voters in Mount Auburn cast first ballots for mayor
Special to The New York Times reports Mount Auburn Illinois held a first time mayoral election. 118 women voted as Charles H. Tankersley won by about sixty over Nelms on the village ticket. Women comprised more than half of the 220 ballots.
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New York Times
Chicago
Mount Auburn
Ill
Charles H. Tankersley
Village
Nelms
Springfield
Penn
Park Board
US to Act in Mexican Crisis as Cabinet Convenes
The New York Times reports Washington debates a firmer stance on Mexico as Secretary Bryan prepares for a lecture tour. President Wilson may wait until after the October constitutional election to recognize a Mexican government, while 25,000 regulars stand near the border and Huerta’s regime garners cautious recognition from several powers.
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Mexico
Bryan
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State Department
Western Hemisphere
Huerta
Great Britain
Japan
Brazil
China
Wilson
Tates
W. H. Carter
Texas City
Galveston
Taft
Fourth Field Artillery
A Visit to Gaston La Touche
The famed artist discusses modern art and contemporary figures in a charming interview featured in Next Sunday's Times.
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Gaston LA Touche
TIMES
Newlands Arbitration Bill Becomes Law Amid Rush
President Wilson signs the Newlands Bill to broaden and strengthen the Erdman arbitration act. It aims to avert a threatened Eastern railroad strike by submitting grievances to a new Board of Arbitration with a mediation and conciliation commissioner. Names discussed for the post include Knapp Neill and Chambers.
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New York Times
Washington
Wilson
Newlands
Congress
Board of Arbitration
Tumulty
Martin A. Knapp
Commerce Court
Charles P. Neill
William Lea Chambers
House
White House
Senate
Borah
Dispute Shadow Over Newlands Bill After Rail Talks
Union leaders clash with managers over arbitration and wage disputes as the Newlands Bill becomes law. Erie Railroad stance complicates talks while Washington conference hints at broader peace efforts led by civic groups and Mrs Harriman’s intervention.
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Erie Railroad
Brotherhoods
Elisha Lee
Committee of Managers
Newlands
Erie
F. D. Underwood
J. C. Stuart
Church Street
Brie
Erdman
White House
J. Borden Arkiman
National Civic Federation
Seth Lew
Federation
Wilson
Urs Inim
Harriman
Monn Kisco
Ohio Railroad Strike Threat Prompts Soon Action
In Columbus Ohio on July 15 railroad workers led by BRT representative 8 R White warned that if demands are not met a strike will begin tomorrow night at 6 or by 6 am Thursday. White denied an amicable agreement and said Erie Railroad would be targeted first due to its reluctance to join arbitration talks.
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Ohio
R. White
Brotherhood of Railway
New Oo White
Erie Railroad
Usal
Latest Shipping News
Shipping brief notes report Lincoln arrival in Hamburg with limited readable details dated May 3. The fragment mentions the President and lines about rail or sea transport but lacks full context or named entities beyond Lincoln and Hamburg.
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S&s Iiincoln
Hamburs
Asaly
Schiff backs Gaynor in fusion bid for mayor
Jacob H. Schiff releases a letter to Norman Hapgood supporting the fusion effort for Mayor Gaynor, arguing the past four years show efficient reform and nonpartisan governance. The letter signals possible tensions with Tammany and raises questions about whether Gaynor would accept a Tammany nomination.
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Norman Hapgood
Citizens' Municipal Committee
Schiff
McAneny
Gaynor
Strong
Fusion
Board of Estimate
T Fusion
Hapgood
Whitman
Prevent Board of Estimate
Tammany
Fourteenth Street
New York
Sir
Cas
Prendergast
Col. Roosevelt
Gaynar
West
Col
Roosevelt
Long Island
Mayor Gaynor Heads Home After Short Tupper Lake Vacation
Mayor Gaynor of New York left Tupper Lake after a brief vacation and began the journey home. He had spent a few days away and now resumes New York duties.
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Mayor Gaynor
New York Times
Tupper Lake
N. Y
New York
Muldoon Leads Volunteer Fire Crew Amid Barrage of Loss
White Plains New York July 15 William Muldoon owner of a sanatorium for work weary men led a volunteer fire company consisting of patients and attendants to save the estate of the late Captain William H Clinchey at Purchase. Despite their efforts three barns filled with hay were destroyed incurring heavy losses. Some horses were moved across the lots and horseshoe machines were hauled to safety.
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New York Times
White Plains
N. Y
William MuLdoon
William H. Clinchey
Purchase
Milholland Weds Frida Boissevain Secretly in London
Miss Inez Milholland married Frida Eugene Boissevain in a civil ceremony at South Kensington registry office. The couple, aged 25 and 33, had a second ceremony in Amsterdam for the groom’s parents before sailing to New York for a Adirondack summer.
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NEW York Times
London
Inez Milholland
Frida Eugene Boissevain
Charles Boissevain
Amsterdam
South Kensington
Vida
Miss Milholland
Mr. Boissevain
Java
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
John E. Milholland
New York
Milholland
Mauretania
Marconis
Milhollands Surprised by Inez's Marriage
Mr. Milholland, father of Mrs. Boissevain, spoke at the Manhattan Hotel about his surprise at Inez's marriage. He admitted not knowing the groom, saying the match was a bolt from the blue, and he will judge the man by Inez's own judgment and character. He noted wealth rumors but cared mainly about the son's character and Inez's impulse driven choice.
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Inez
John E. Milholland
Marconi
Times
Mr. Milholland
Mr. Boissevain
Wahate
Dan
Mr. Mithore Land
Mrs
Mrong
Attack on Japanese Laborers Sparks Tense Stand-off
A Denver and Salt Lake Railroad project near Steamboat Springs Colorado faced a mob scene as workers from Japan were escorted from the site. Three ringleaders were arrested by Sheriff Chivington and deputies kept watch over the railway box cars to deter further threats.
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Salt Lake
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Fatal Scalds On Warship Nebraska Dynamos
In Charlestown Navy Yard a steam valve blew in the Nebraska’s dynamo room fatally scalding Henry Agena and injuring James Leary. Agena died after being rushed to Chelsea naval hospital. Leary suffered severe burns while attempting a rescue.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
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Naval Hospital
Chelsea
First Slit Skirt Wearer Seized in Richmond
Mayor Ainslie and Police Chief Werner announce the first arrest for wearing a slit skirt. Blossom Brown ing, giving that name at the station, was bailed by friends to appear in police court tomorrow. She says the gown is fashionable and bought in a licensed department store and has retained counsel.
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Ainslie
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Blossom Browning
Wireless storm warnings reach Atlantic ships
Wireless storm warnings and general sea weather reports will be broadcast nightly after 10 o'clock from Radio Virginia and Key West stations. The alerts cover conditions 100 miles offshore along the Atlantic coast from Sidney, N. S., to Bermuda and Pensacola, forecasting 48 hour weather and warning of severe storms.
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Bermuda
Pensacola
Brit asks for Beating the Courts at Waldorf theater
A visiting British man humorously mishears slang at the Waldorf information desk. Eddie Glasheen, in Beau Brummell impersonation, is asked where the play Beating the Courts is, and the clerk suggests Within the Law, confirming the miscommunication.
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Wilson angrily condemns Smith appointment by Chancellor Walker
President Wilson denounces Chancellor Edward R. Walker of New Jersey for naming ex Senator James Smith Jr to a Prudential Life Insurance property appraisal board. White House protests follow the selection, seen as a personal rebuke to the President-elect who once backed Walker for Attorney General and in later trusts curbing bills.
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New York Times
Washington
Wilson
Edward R. Walker
New Jersey
James Smith, Jr
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Smith
Prudential Company
White House
Boy Killed by Bullet From Bonfire in Camden
Camden incident reports Preston Slaughter aged five or six killed when a bullet from a cartridge thrown into a bonfire by another boy flew out and struck him. Authorities note the accident occurred near his home in Camden New Jersey.
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Preston Slaughter
Sulzer Refuses to Produce Papers in Inquiry
Albany July 15 Gov Sulzer defies subpoenas in the legislative inquiry into state prisons charities and hospitals. The Frawley committee demands original reports by Blake on Great Meadow Prison and other papers while Sulzer cites discretion and asks the letters be spread on the minutes. The hearing continues with witnesses Maier Schermerhorn and Blake expected to testify.
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