Snyder School Appropriation Passed by Pennsylvania House
Pennsylvania legislature reports rapid progress on appropriation measures with the Snyder bill restoring 1,000,000 to public schools passing both chambers. Other actions include licenses for alcohol, a 250,000 memorial building at Gettysburg, and governance changes for townships and superintendents. The Ford compulsory education bill and process butter bill remain in dispute, with conference committees to reconcile differences.
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Newport News Strike Reaches Critical Stage
In Newport News Virginia the strike widens with about 200 skilled workers from electrical plumbing and pipe fitting departments laid off, plus 150 more laborers yesterday. Further layoffs loom as departments finish work, threatening 7,600-yard yard operations and a troubled business climate.
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Newport News
Cuban Constitution Adopts Platt Amendment In Havana
The Cuban constitutional convention voted to accept the Platt amendment as a constitutional appendix. Delegates split on acceptance, with 27 present and a mix of supporters and opponents. A commission will draft the electoral law as part of the process.
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Havana
Senares Tamayo Villandas and
Quesada
committee on relations
congress
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Cisneros
Silva
Fertun
Lucret
Portuonde
Castro
Manduley
Senores Rivera Correoso
Genrez
Robau
Senor Ferrer
Cuban Independence Likely By Next Autumn Here
Washington reports welcome Cuban progress after the Platt amendment adoption. Officials say ratification by Cuba shows good faith and paves way for speedy island evacuation once a stable government, order, and sanitation are proven. withdrawal could occur this summer if requirements are met.
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Washington
United States
Union States
Cuebans
Radical Labor Reforms Move To Bind Candidates
A Democratic state labor committee in New York proposes three constitutional amendments to curb sweatshops, ensure prevailing wages on public works, limit work hours to eight, and require street railways to follow the eight hour law. Also notes Emperor Francis Joseph’s Bohemia visit, a deadly railroad accident near Connellsville, and Philadelphia franchise votes plus early baseball scores.
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New York
Headless Body Identified in Chelmsford Woods Mystery
Lowell June 13 The murdered woman found headless in Chelmsford woods last Sunday was identified as Mrs Margaret Blondin of Boston. Sister-in-law Mrs Margaret Casey of Lawrence confirmed the match. Blondin, who married a mill worker last February, had been missing since April and reportedly quarreled with her husband over finances and a move to Canada. Blondin disappeared after leaving work as a night engineer in Boston.
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Margaret Biondin
Boston
Margaret Casey
Lawrence
Blondin
Riley
Trade With the Orient Moves China Toward Market
Philadelphia June 13 Wu Ting Fang Chinese minister argues commerce expands peace and boosts global trade. He says China is a large market for American goods and that increasing trade strengthens friendships and steadies world relations. Also brief items on a servant swallowing teeth, postmaster salaries, an official accident, and a consul’s leave.
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Prof
Meade
agricultural department
industrial commission
United States
Louisiana
Teva
New England
Atlantic
China
Philadelphia
Wu Ting Fang
Stops the Cough and Works off the Gold
Cough remedy ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quilline Tablets claiming cures for acidity and congestion. Mentions price at 25 cents and brand names NeCarene Pay and nonedas. Ad emphasizes quick relief and low cost in a vintage marketing tone.
Theft in Army Clothing Trade Spirals to Hundreds of Thousands
Captain Seymour of the Local Detective Force cites broad frauds involving officers and dealers in second hand government clothing. Investigations target Lewis Abraham and son George with arrests possible. warehoused goods and a widespread illegal traffic are under scrutiny as the case expands.
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George
Jacob Steveler
Germans to Work Mines in China
The German government plans a large Rhine province expedition of coal miners to Shan-Ting mines after peace returns. Each miner pledges five years of service in the Chinese coal fields.
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China
Berlin
Rhine provinces
Shan-Ting
Alabama's New Governor Duties Assigned after W J Samford
June 1 Hon Wil lam DD Jakes of Barbour county assumes office as acting governor following the death of Governor W J Samford. Jebs will hold until the regular election in 1920. Also reports salvage from wreck Leyland Rae with a ship floated after heavy seas, cargo salvaged and vessel damaged.
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Nuggets of News Briefs From Across the Nation
The Chicago thermometer hit eight degrees with several prostrations reported. In Denver Julius Benton shot his wife and then himself. Fifteen year old Charles Reidlinger drowned after cramps while swimming in Harrisburg. The Bath Maine steamer Cleveland will be christened by Ruth Hanna, daughter of senator. Harry Lee nephew of Gen. Robert E. Lee died in Macon Georgia. Confederate veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy will conduct his funeral.
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Julius C. Benton
Charles Reidlinger
Harrisburg
Cleveland
Bath
Ruth Hanna
Harry Lee
Robert E. Lee
Macon
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