Lobby probe begins today in Washington
President Wilson backs tariff and currency reform as senate opens inquiry into the tariff lobby. Overman committee to hear four senators per hour while examining business and professional ties related to tariff matters. The investigation aims to involve the president’s input and possible written communications.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Worl
West Virginia
Anne Jf
Tillman
Congress
Judiciary
Overman
House
Roasts With Her Mother Ends in Fatal Fire Tragedy
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania on June 2 Mrs Michael Hannon aged 68 and her daughter May aged 35 were burned to death when a small yard fire ignited their clothing. May rushed to save her mother but both perished as flames spread quickly aided by a breeze. Neighbors acted swiftly but could not save them. The Hannon home stood near Heartville station where son Michael Hannon works as railway agent.
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Stroudsburg
Michael Hannon
May
Hannon
Heartville Station
Medal Award for Peary link to veterans event
Fragmented and unclear report notes a June date, refer to a veterans centennial and a medal to be given to Peary and to various figures. Mentions include Sa and Ameri can contal with Francis BR Keene. Content includes garbled dialogue about servants and a quoted insult.
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Iss
Peary
Towers
Saigerland
EO Pears
Sentra
Geegrapital Cocks
Tagse Ashe
Coleeany Ane Laiel
M.ss Teary
Contal
Francis BR. Keene
Enrico Caruso in Scandal Over Look at Lady
Noted tenor Enrico Caruso was accused of staring at a lady during a public event, drawing sharp protest from onlookers. The incident sparked debate over propriety and stage behavior in high society circles.
Roosevelt Triumph at Ishpeming Trial Verdict
Theodore Roosevelt won a libel verdict after Newett apologized on the witness stand. The judge adjourned court as cheers erupted. Roosevelt greeted the jury foreman and jurors with handshakes, expressing pleasure and pride in the outcome.
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Marquette
Mick
Flaming
Roosevelt
Foreman Matthews
Banks to Get Millions In as Banks Decline Deposits
Secretary McAdoo announced the distribution of an additional 10 million dollars of federal funds deposited in national banks. Seven banks declined to pay the 2 percent interest on government deposits and surrendered their funds to the treasury. The 11.58 million dollars was apportioned among 607 banks in 475 cities across 48 states and the District of Columbia. Ten Powers For Bryan's Peace Plan. Austria Hungary and the Netherlands signaled willingness to consider the plan. Ten countries responded favorably to the administration's note on the subject. Morgan announced the hammer of eight.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury Department
National Banc
B39
Illic
Treasury
District of Columbia
Bryan
Austria-Hag Bard
Netherlands
Pryante Pearte
Morgan
Take Plenty Of Time To Eat And Digest Properly
A health note warns against eating too quickly and links rapid eating to poor digestion and constipation. It endorses Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild, pleasant remedy for various stomach ailments and notes they are sold by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambertiain
New Arbitration Pact With Britain Renewed for Five Years
Washington June 2 Secretary of State Bryan and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice signed a renewal for five years of the general arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain, expiring in four years. Britain’s treaty terms with France Italy and Spain await renewal, while discussions with Japan loom as the other major pact nears expiry. President Wilson has indicated willingness to renew with Japan, noting prior indications.
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Great Britain
Washington
Bryan
Cecil Spring-Rice
House
United States
Great
Fain
Errish
France
Iral
Spain
Diplemais
Gusher Beyond Bounds Spouts In Oil Field Panic
A wild well in the Veppé field near Washington is erupting beyond control, gushing oil and challenging facilities to contain the flow. Analysts warn of continued spouting as crews race to cap the well and prevent further damage.
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Washington, Nal
Washington
Usw
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MR Wilson
Committee
Farsi Pa
Etchison & Cline
Puoeeet
W. H. B. Etchison
W. H. G. Etchison
E. Cline
Braddock
Enrico Caruso
Ed Tess mAs
Doll Bros
P. K
Doll Brothers
Carty
Carty’s
Psone
Carty's
Patrick
East
Frederick, Md
Ent
the People's Fire Insurance Company of
Maryland
Cor
Court and
Church Sts
Dhaunts County
Khnown
New York
C. Thomas Kemp
the Square
Tridlrick, MD
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Hart, Schaeffner & Marx
B. Kuppenheimer & Co
Chicago
Baltimore
Schloss Bros, & Co
Styleplus & Griffon Ultra
B. Rosenour & Sons
Market
Patrick Streets
Shakespeare
Shipley’s
N. Market Street
Frederick
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