First Day of Senate Tariff Lobby Hearings Yields No Corruption Proof
The first day of the Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing yielded no evidence of a tariff lobby. Senators testified under oath that visits by interested parties were common but not corrupt, and President Wilson indicated he might issue statements to the panel, with testimony pending on his accusations.
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Senate Committee On the Judiciary
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Ashurst
Arizona
Wall St Pool Bets on Polo Match Falls Flat
London Stock Exchange members offered 10000 pounds against 7500 dollars on the British polo team for the New York match. Wall Street brokers showed little enthusiasm and the wager was seen as a trial of odds not yet embraced by the exchange. The move reflected confidence after reports on Devereaux Milburn.
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Devereaux Milburn
Fire kills elderly couple in Jersey City blaze
In Jersey City at 384 Montgomery Street Charles Sladd and his wife left visiting guests John Lohman aged 80 and Mrs Lohman 70 alone. A lamp exploded starting a fire that engulfed Mrs Lohman’s clothing. John Lohman tried to smother the flames and both were found unconscious. Neighbors Wilson and Melody dragged them to safety and summoned an ambulance. doctors said recovery appeared unlikely.
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John Lohman
Wilson seeks to promote Major Lord over Major Ray in army scandal
President Wilson asked Attorney General McReynolds for an opinion on promoting Major Herbert M. Lord over Major Beecher B. Ray of the Quartermaster Corps. The case tests presidential appointment power, Senate consent, and seniority rules guiding officer promotions.
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Taft
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Justice Geigerich Nearly Bags Deer in City Limits
Supreme Court Justice Geigerich, walking near Riverdale on the Hudson, encountered two deer in a wooded section. He and a patrolman chased them as the animals fled over a hedge, but city game laws prevented any harvest after the chase began.
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John Ford
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Explosion hits Paterson mill worker's home
In Paterson New Jersey on June 2 a blast outside Marie Bastano's apartment porch did not injure her or her husband or their three children. The blast alarmed twenty five Italian residents in the three story house and destroyed lower windows while starting a small fire.
200 Million Dollar Forest Fraud Alleged In Senate Speech
Washington June 2 Congressman William B Humphrey charged in the House that the Federal Forest Service traded valuable timber lands to railroads and a lumber syndicate for barren or low value lands. He claimed exchanges enriched Northern Pacific Santa Fe Grand Canyon reserves and the Weyerhauser group, totaling hundreds of millions in public land given in the name of conservation.
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House of Representatives
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Student barred from degree over swimming test at Columbia
Felix Metzger Rosenstock cannot swim the pool length and thus will not receive his degree at tomorrow's commencement. The university requires swimming training as part of the four year physical education program, and several others face the same issue. Dr Meylan notes some have heart or skin issues but must still attempt the test. He emphasizes the swimming requirement as essential as any other exam.
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War lord or peacemaker theme marks empire anniversary
The twenty-fifth anniversary of Emperor William's reign features a distinguished panel including the King of Italy the Duke of Argyll Theodore Roosevelt William H Taft Andrew Carnegie Lord Blyth Dr Nicholas Murray Butler Sir Gilbert Parker Herr Arthur von Gwinner and Alfred H Fried who will discuss whether he is a war lord or peacemaker in next Sunday's Times.
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Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Andrew Carnegie
Lord Blyth
Nicholas Murray Butler
Gilbert Parker
Herr Arthur von Gwinner
Alfred H. Fried
Bribery Alleged in Geppert Case Involving Steger
In Chicago June 2 prosecutors accuse John V. Steger president of Steger & Sons Piano of Steger Ill indirect bribery of jurors in the Geppert case. Geppert, publisher of a New York trade paper, was sentenced to two years and fined 2000 for criminal conspiracy. An affidavit says jurors were given cigars at the St Nicholas Hotel by Steger and others.
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New York Times
Chicago
John V. Steger
Steger & Sons Piano Manufacturing Company
Steger
William Geppert
New York
Geppert
William 8. Forest
Thomas F. Donovan
Will County
St. Nicholas Hotel
Garret J. Couchels
George M. Cameron
St. Nicho BH
Cameron
Ohio case lists January action against passenger agent
A court record details a case in Ohio against a passenger agent named Jno Karry. The note references a date near the 30th and mentions Broad Street, indicating a civil matter or filing in a local jurisdiction.
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Broadwar
Boat Found Afloat Tied To Woman Missing On Plumb Island
Police traced the disappearance of Mrs Olga Housman to a found skiff near Dead Horse Inlet. The craft contained a linen cloth from a woman's undergarment and a New York newspaper. Mrs Housman 5 ft 4 in 110 pounds blond, left Plumb Island Saturday night with her husband stating she would return soon.
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Alonzo M. Housman
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Dooley’s Bar
Irish Creek
Dead Horse Inlet
Barren Island
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New York
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Sheepshead Bay
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Tragedy Near East Twenty First Street Woman Disappears
Mrs Emma Shermbel 47 wife of Albert Shermbel of Sheepshead Bay vanished from home May 14 as family retired. Her body later found in Irish Creek Channel. Coroner reports death by self harm. robe and slippers on, with rumors of a stake tie and harbor pirates denied.
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Albert Shermbel
East Twenty-first Street
Emmons Avenue
Sheepshead Bay
Kermbelacco
Man Dies After Hours of Laughter at Milwaukee Vaudeville
Julius Jeswein, normally not a theatregoer, attended a vaudeville show in Milwaukee. He laughed for sixteen hours after a comedian's joke, then suffered heart exhaustion and nerves, requiring hospital care. Doctors say he may not survive.
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New York Times
Milwaukee
Julius Jeswein
Jeswein
Bernis
Nervece Manseau
Woman Sues Estate of a Congressman Over Engagement Alleged
Miss Magnolia V. A. Horton Harris of New York sues the executors of the late Representative Henry Moore Baker of New Hampshire for 200000 dollars. She claims Baker promised marriage and to settle much of his estate on her, citing letters written in 1912 while he served in Congress. The estate is valued around 500000 dollars.
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Washington
Magnolia
A. Horton Harris
New York
United States Pension Office
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Henry W. Blair
New Hampshire
Henry Moore Baker
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Hortons
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John H. Baker
Concord
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Heinze Wins Cash Award Over Bank Collateral Loss
A Brooklyn Supreme Court verdict awards F Augustus Heinze 149 825 for depreciation of collateral used to secure bank loans. The defunct Union Bank of Brooklyn sought 300 000, but jury reduced damages and faced ambiguity over set off against Heinze debt of 195 451. Lawyers prepare to argue whether the award offsets the debt or requires payment to Heinze.
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F. Augustus Heinze
Justice Clark
Supreme Court
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Roosevelt Punch Becomes Local Hotel Favorite
Philadelphia hotels report a rising trend in Roosevelt punch a non-intoxicating beverage made with brandy milk and sugar. Patrons prefer long servings with extra sugar and milk and little brandy as bars report heavy demand for this drink.
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Philadelphia
New York Times
Christian Science Growth at Boston Annual Meeting
Several thousand members of the Christian Science Mother Church gathered in Boston for the annual meeting. Frederick Dixon of London was elected president for the coming year. The board reports 102 new churches were established in the last year along with 850000 lecture attendees, 100000 more than the prior year, and recognition of Christian Scientists in Sweden.
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New York Times
Boston
Christian Science Mother Church
Frederick Dixon
London
Sweden
Health marriage law urged at Washington conference
In Washington on June 2 prominent society women and sociological workers urged laws requiring health certificates for marriage license applicants and sex hygiene education. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. William Jennings Bryan attended at Mrs. John Hays Hammond’s home. Organizers may form a National campaign group. Principal speakers were Dr. Elnora C. Folkmar and Mrs. George M. Sternberg.
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Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
John Hays Hammond
Elnora C. Folkmar
George M. Sternberg
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Army
60 Miles in Invalid Chair Reach Atlantic City
James Tourish, who lost four inches of his spinal column, wheeled an invalid chair from Philadelphia to Atlantic City, a sixty mile trek completed in three days. He traveled with two friends who walked, and he powered the chair with his hands. The injury occurred two years ago in a fall from a roof and required part of his spine to be removed to save his life.
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New York Times
Atlantic City
James Tourish
Philadelphia
Fourisa
Metcalf Named Governor of Panama Canal Zone
Washington June 2 Richard L Metcalf editor of The Commoner from Lincoln Nebraska to be appointed Governor of the Panama Canal Zone replacing W W Thatcher The post pays 14000 a year Metcalf had earlier succeeded William J Bryan as editor of the Omaha World Herald and became editor of The Commoner after Bryan started it The President signals delaying Canal Zone government reorganization under the 1909 law which envisions a civil government headed by a Governor with a 37500 salary The Taft administration had proposed Col George Goethals for Governor but that nomination was not confirmed.
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Washington
Richard L. Metcalf
Lincoln
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Panama Canal Zone
W. W. Thatcher
Kentucky
Metcalf
William J. Bryan
Omaha World-Herald
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Boys On the Run Poisoners Caught Near Tarrytown
George Goodwin 13 and James 14 were found after a monthlong search on Helen Gould Shepard estate in Tarrytown New York. They allegedly poisoned their mother and stole $4 from Cloister New Jersey. James was captured on the estate. authorities hold the boys awaiting identification. Police had tracked them across the Hudson and to the area after poet Miona Irving spotted them.
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Egan
Helen Gould Shepard
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Nathan Straus Recovering From Nervous Exhaustion
Nathan Straus is resting at Justice Irving Lehman’s residence in Port Chester after arrival from abroad. Doctors expect him to sit up soon with continued rest, and full recovery may take about two weeks. He is described as suffering from nervous exhaustion.
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N. Y
Irving Lehman
Nathan Straus
Straus
Call for Mayor to Oust Waldo Faces Committee Vote
Curran Committee of the New York Aldermen urges removal of Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo. The report faults his temperament and administration, citing inefficiency, misreporting, and a failure to curb corruption. Waldo and Mayor Gaynor oppose resignation amid intraboard clash.
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