Rate ruling stirs debate in Congress over interstate commerce
The Minnesota rate decision pleases Representative William C. Adamson while prompting Representative Frank B. Willis to draft a bill extending Interstate Commerce Commission authority to intra state rates on cross state railroads. Senators oppose federal overreach, arguing states can handle rate control without federal laws.
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Wilson Frees minister convict in clemency action
Victor Ferrante, a Syracuse Baptist minister and former missionary among Italians, sentenced to ten years for possessing a counterfeiting outfit, is freed by President Wilson who commuted the term to expire at once amid questions over his guilt.
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Cotton Schedule Advances in Senate Finance Committee
The Senate Finance Committee gave near approval to the cotton schedule in its final form for the Democratic caucus next week. Amendments were recommitted for revision, with reclassifications boosting some higher cloth grades and lowering duties on lower grades to appeal to Southern mills. The committee also moved hemp to the free list, arguing it aligns with other farm products. Representative Hammond warned that freeing wheat would injure Northwest farmers, a point to be debated in the Senate caucus.
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Honors to Brazilian minister in Washington reception
Dr. Lauren Muller, Brazil's Foreign Minister, arrived in Washington for a formal visit. Secretary Bryan and Senator Root led the official welcoming party as Marines fired a nineteen gun salute. Muller toured the White House, dined at the Brazilian Embassy, and attended a reception hosted by President and Mrs. Wilson.
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United States preps reply to Japan on California land laws
Washington reports the State Department is preparing the U S reply to the latest Japanese note on the California alien land law. Secretary Bryan said the communication likely cannot be completed before week’s end. Both sides maintain reticence and continue the argument over the issue.
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Cone Ordered to Sea Duty
Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Commander Hutch S. Cone former chief of the Naval Bureau of Steam Engineering with rank of Rear Admiral was detached from the bureau and reassigned as executive officer of the battleship Utah.
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Post Office Established Aboard Zeppelin Sachsen
A postcard received by Herbert Brenner notes a new post office on the German airship Sachsen. Brenner, son of a Baden Baden hotelier, learns the business at the Ritz-Carlton while his brother Alfred travels on the Sachsen, now in regular service. The card is postmarked An bord des Zeppelin-Luftschiff Sachsen 30 Mai 1913 and stamped Baden Baden.
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Confirmations at Educational Alliance for 160 youths
At the Educational Alliance on Jefferson Street and East Broadway, 160 girls and boys were confirmed Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Jacob C. Turlau urged adherence to religious tenets and becoming American citizens, with Rabbi J. B. Grossman also addressing the children.
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City Votes 60000 for Municipal Telephone Plant
At a special election in Mitchell on June 11 bonds totaling $60,000 were approved for a municipal telephone plant. The vote follows a five year legal battle with a telephone company after the city council refused to renew the company's franchise.
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Currency clash slows action on Glass bill
Senators spar over immediate currency reform as the Glass bill nears introduction. Democrats and Republicans blame each other for stock volatility and delay, while President urges prompt revision to ease money pressures. Owen plans a competing Senate measure, with committee to delay reporting until winter.
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Actor Roberts Denied Prison Dentist Visit
Sheriff Harburger refused permission for Theodore Roberts an alimony debtor confined in Ludlow Street jail to spend hours outside for a dentist visit. An order from Justice Pendleton had allowed a guarded visit but the sheriff feared legal liability if he let the prisoner leave for any reason. A dentist’s chair exists in the jail for such emergencies.
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New York Eagles Elect Officers at Carthage Convention
The New York State Aerie of Eagles annual convention at Carthage elected officers led by State President George Bedford of Syracuse and Vice President John F. Maloney of Watertown. George E. Morgan was named Secretary, George W. Ketchum Treasurer, with other posts filled. Olean chosen as 1914 meeting site.
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Newsdealers Protest Graft Risks in Proposed Street License Amendment
Newsdealers in the city protest an Aldermen proposed amendment to the street license ordinance. They claim it invites graft by letting any person stall permits through protests for a price. Dealers urge keeping license decisions with the Bureau of Licenses and landlords and stand owners handling rentals.
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Record cold June day in Jacksonville
Weather Bureau records spanning forty years reveal today's June temperature of 52 degrees as unmatched for cold in the month.
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