Businessmen Appeal to Wilson for Relief
Washington May 28 Officers of the National Implement and Vehicle association Ohio Manufacturers association and Illinois Manufacturers association petitioned President Wilson to withhold all legislation affecting business except the trade commission bill until a trade commission studies conditions and reports back. They claim 35,167 factories with 1,984,000 workers and $782,000,000 invested.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Implement and Vehicle Association
Ohio Manufacturers’ Association
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Wilson
Trade Commission
Congress
Pomerene
White House
Church for Prohibition Article Endorses National Ban
The general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church in Kansas City approves national constitutional prohibition. The resolution, urged by the Women's Christian Temperance Union, calls for a constitutional amendment to forever prohibit sale manufacture transport importation and exportation of intoxicating liquor for beverage purposes in the United States.
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Associated Reas
Kansas City
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Southern Presbyterian Church
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Wreckage Seen At Sea From Missing Luckenbach
A vast amount of wreckage floated near Charleston as Shawmut crew in port from Jacksonville reported items likely from the Tampa bound F. J. Luckenbach missing since May 15 for Baltimore. A revenue cutter searches the area. debris include lumber moulding and a yellow canvas covered hatch cover.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Charleston
8. C
Shawmut
Jacksonville
Fla
F. J. Luckenbach
Tampa
Baltimore
Luckenbach
Fifty Firemen Overcome In Detroit Union Station Fire
Detroit May 28 more than fifty firemen were overcome by smoke and ten partly conscious foreigners were dragged to safety from the flames that swept the basement of Union station. The fire, stubborn and not fully extinguished until today, started in a basement room where records were kept. Loss is estimated at 30000 dollars. The station serves Wabash Pere Marquette and Canadian Pacific railroads. The nearby old Michigan Central station was recently destroyed by fire.
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Detroit
Associated Plane
Mich
Union Station
Wabash
Pere Maranelte
Canadian Pacific
Michigan Central
Refugees From Mexico City on Special Train to Vera Cruz
A special train carrying passengers for the liner Ypiranga departed Mexico City at 7 AM bound for Vera Cruz, including the Chinese minister with his wife and daughter. Rumors claim a Hamburg-American contract with Mexico for arms delivery at Puerto, Mexico, with Earl Heynen involved. General Carranza assured foreign residents of safety in Mexico.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Federal Capital
Vera Cruz
Ravana
Germany
Ypiranga
Puerto
Mexico
Earl Heynen
Carranza
Washington, D. C
Hum
Callandd
Mr Greenwood's Goodbye Card From New York to Northwestern
A dated May 26 message from Trinity Church rector notes departure aboard Mauretania en route to Liverpool, marking Mr Greenwood's farewell to friends in New York. The note describes eager crowds, bustle, and anticipation of a new phase at sea with memories left behind.
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New York
Trinity Church
Canad Pver
Mauretania
Taverpool
Kodak trust hearing in Rochester trial opens with Cramer testimony
F Ernest Cramer of G Cramer Dry Plate Co, St Louis, testifies in government's dissolution suit against Eastman Kodak. He recalls world wide market before 1906 and a 1903 meeting with George Eastman over selling out. Cramer says Eastman considered price too high and negotiations ended. He cites dealer restrictions and discounts that followed, harming his business.
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Ea Feuss
Rochester
F. Ernest Cramer
G. Cramer
Eastman Kodak
Eastman
Wilson urged to intervene for Miss Sellins in Colliers case
In Wheeling West Virginia May 28 a movement seeks President Wilson intervention for Miss Frannie Sellins held in Parrmont jail for defying Judge Dayton's injunction tied to the Colliers West Virginia miners strike. Twenty five thousand postcards were sent to union labor men urging action. Sellins, organizer for the National Garment Workers Union, worked among families of the striking miners.
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President's Ltd
Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Wilson
Frannie Sellins
Pairmont
A. G. Dayton
Colliers
Wva
I Ghio
Prisoner Slashes Wrists in Jail Cell Attempted Suicide
Special to The Northwestern. Green Bay Wisconsin May 28. While in a county jail cell this morning Charles G Bletcher slashed both wrists with a knife in a failed suicide attempt. Police found him in a pool of blood after his wife reported he threatened to kill her.
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Green Bay
Whs
Charles G Bletcher
Nolice
Bletcher
Steamers Alter Course Due to North Atlantic Ice
London May 28 steamship companies decide to modify trans Atlantic routes for the present to a more southerly track because of extensive ice in the North Atlantic. The measures aim to protect vessels and ensure safer passage during the ice season.
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Yay Associated Press
London
trans-Atlantic Steamship Companies
North Atlantic
Tenn. Governor Nominee Rye Nominated by Democrats
Nashville May 28 Thomas C Rye attorney general for the Thirteenth judicial circuit was nominated today as the Democratic candidate for Governor of Tennessee to oppose Gov Ben W Hooper the Republican He was nominated on the ninth ballot.
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Associated Prose
Nashville
Tenn
Thomas C. Rye
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Tennessee
Ben W. Hooper
Youth Acquitted in Slaying of Teacher in 16 Year Old Case
In Herkimer New York on May 28 Jean Gianini a sixteen year old boy was acquitted of the murder of Lydia Beecher after a verdict of criminal imbecility. The body of the teacher was found near Poland with her skull crushed and stab wounds. Gianini had confessed but was deemed mentally incompetent and ordered sent to Matteawan asylum for the criminal insane.
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Jean Gianini
Associated Press
Herkimer
N. Y
Lydia Beecher
Poland
Gianini
Jean
Granini
Devendorf
Matteawan
Witness Liar Claims Implied Prosecution Pressure in Wellhouse Case
Appleton Wisconsin May 28 testimony opened in the Dora Wellhouse case with Lillian Sommers admitting a false affidavit. She testified she visited the Wellhouse home for illegal purposes with men on several dates and said relatives pressured her to repeat the lie. The trial continued into the afternoon with her on the stand most of the morning.
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Appleton
Wis
Dora Wellhouse
Lillian Sommers
Dora ,Wellhouse
Rells
War Place
A. M. Spencer
John Bottensek
Emma Xoepnick
Wellhouse
Mra Wellhouse
Accused Banker Freed on Technicality in Schaumberg Case
In Chicago on May 28 Frank M. Henning, longtime cashier at Farmers' Bank of Schaumberg, was freed on a technicality after a jury returned a not guilty verdict. Judge McKinley ruled the indictment faulty, and the prosecutor said a new indictment would be sought, though details were not disclosed.
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Upy Assatia
Prehe
Chicago
Ill
Frank M. Henning
Farmers’ Bank of Schaumberg
Schaumberg Bank
McKinley
Widow of Reed Dies in Portland
Mrs. Thomas Brackett Reed widow of the former speaker of the national house died today in Portland after a brief illness. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Ballentyne of San Diego.
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Associated Press
Portland
Thomas Brackett Reed
National House
Reed
Arthur Balentyne
San Diego
Two Men Killed in Milwaukee Train Crash
Milwaukee May 28 two men were killed instantly when a Northwestern road train struck a brewery truck in Oak Creek. The victims are Ben Fredericks and Charles Freeberg both married.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Oak Creek
Northwestern Road
Ben Fredericks
Charles Freeberg
Peru Ruler Recognized by U S and Chile
Washington May 28 Secretary Bryan instructed Minister McMillin at Lima to recognize Col Oscar Benavides government. In February that government recognized the provisional regime. Santiago May 20 Chilean government officially recognized the new Peruvian administration under Col Oscar Benavides videa.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Bryan
McMillin
Lima
Peru
Col
Oscar Benavides
Chile
Santiago
Oscar Benavidea
Democrats in Tennessee Prohibition Platform Endorsed
May 28 Nashville convention adopts platform opposing repeal of key prohibition laws and pledges to strengthen enforcement. Proposes legalized primary, workers compensation, and a law to deter legislators from leaving the state to block votes. Convention plans to nominate a governor candidate.
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Tennensce Party
Associa Nashville
Tenn
General Assembly
Colorado troops may be withdrawn without danger says officer
Maj. Edward J Boughton, judge advocate for the Colorado district, testified in New York that federal troops could be withdrawn from Colorado without danger. He said he was sent by Gov. Ammons to inform public opinion and chaired a military commission investigating the Lidion incident and the National Guard. He noted mine owners in the region mostly yielded to strikers except for union recognition and defended some guard actions as excusable while condemning others, and admitted Colorado public opinion has often viewed the National Guard as aligned with mine owners.
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New York
Colorado
Edward J Boughton
Colorado Military District
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Loughton
Ammons
Colorado National Guard
Miliary
National Guard
Lidion
Winess
Major Boughton
Broadway
Standard 61
A. B. Garretgon
Ludlow
Mr. Garretson
Zimmerman Out of the Game with Twisted Ankle
Chicago third baseman Zimmerman will be out for a period after a twisted ankle, examined today. Art Phelan will replace him until he can resume play following the injury sustained sliding in Tuesday’s game.
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Cubs
Ehied Mananan
Associated Press
Chicago
Onry Zimmerman
Art Phelan
Zimmerman
St Louis
Daniel Griner
St Louis Nationals
Theddite Cather
Huggins
Cather
Hijas
France
Versailles
Francisco Quimet
Henry J Topping
Greenwich Country
Connecticut
Jap Hoins
Morgan’s Books Examined by ICC Agents at J. P. Morgan Co
Four or more inspectors from the Interstate Commerce Commission arrived at J. P. Morgan & Co offices in New York shortly after 11 today to audit the firm’s books related to the New Haven railroad. The examination results will remain secret until the commission releases them. Morgan’s counsel demanded no indiscriminate fishing expedition as the formal inquiry resumes in Washington next Monday.
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Associated Prebny
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. P. Morgan & Co
New Haven
Jt Fg
Ashing
Washington
Thaw Leaves Concord for White Mountains Summer Stay
The rojourne of Harry K. Thaw in Concord ended today as he departed for Gorham in the White Mountains to spend the summer at a hotel. He was accompanied by his custodians Sheriff Holman A Drew and Deputy Clark D Stevens.
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aBy
Concord
N. OL
Harry K. Thaw
Gorham
White Mountains
Holman A- Drew
Clark D
Stevens
Kansas ex official James Smith dies in Topeka
Kansas former auditor and secretary of state James Smith died at his Topeka home today. The longtime public servant held high offices in the state government and was a notable figure in Kansas politics.
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Ansodated Press
Topeka
Kan
James Smith
Kansas
Gunboat Smith Heads to England for Carpentier Bout
California heavyweight Gunboat Smith sails to London to train for a bout with French champion Georges Carpentier in late June or early July. He travels with his bride and expects victory, aiming for a possible future match with Jack Johnson after the Carpentier fight.
Munsey Sees Roosevelt During Oyster Bay Visit
Frank Munsey, Progressive campaign leader, traveled from New York with George W. Perkins to Oyster Bay to meet Colonel Roosevelt. Roosevelt, recovered from a Washington trip, appeared vigorous and said he expected several other party leaders to visit later in the day.
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Associaten Press
Oyster Bay N
Frank 4
Munsey
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
New York
George W. Perkins
Washington
Forest Fire Threat Near Hohl Minnesota Endangers Cypress Mine
Firefighters and volunteers battle advancing forest flames nine miles from Hohl Minnesota threatening to reach Cypress mine area. Heavy showers may curb the blaze, but earlier winds and smoke forced protective measures around Bath and surrounding lands. Iron company crews from Lithbing aided tonight as residents brace for possible town danger.
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Hohl
Minn
Adyvervey Press Buh
Cypress Mine
Rawr Bahl Forest
Bath
Buhl
Lithbing
Yala
May Sell U. S. Warships Plan to dispose two battleships
Washington May 25 A plan to dispose of two battleships to a foreign power for what the United States paid for their construction was laid before the senate naval affairs committee by Secretary Daniels Greece is understood to be negotiating for the Mississippi and Idaho The United States has not previously sold an immobile warship to a foreign power though decommissioned ships have been sold without armament The cost of the ships was about 200000000 The secretary asked for an amendment to the naval bill to permit sale and provide that the proceeds be used in the construction of a new battleship in addition to the dreadnoughts already funded in the bill
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Washington, D
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Dames
Greece
Mississippi
Idaho
United States
Ate
Daniele
Daniels
Washington, D.C
Ndiagara Falls
Wilson
Munttlong
Huerta
Puerto Mexico
Japan
Due
Maganic
Salina Crue
Washington
Folbuma
Mazatlan
Bremen
County Sues for Money Over Treasurer’s Shortage
Brown county seeks 135338 from former treasurer Andrew Hess and the New England Casualty Company, alleging misappropriation of county funds. The suit, prepared May 28 in Green Bay, targets the insurance firm that bonded Hess for his term starting January 1, 1913.
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Green Bay
Wis
Brown County
Andrew Hess
New England Casualty
Kosten
Honda
My. Rein
Union's Right Upheld in Coal Company Case
Richmond Va May 28 The United Mine Workers of America were upheld by the circuit court of appeals in their right to unionize in the lease of John Mitchell and others against Nileh and Coal & Coke company on appeal from the district court at Phillpot W Va The opinion was prepared by Judge Pritchard with Judges Knapp and Woods concurring.
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Associated Press
Richmond
United State Circuit Court of Appeals
United Minced Workers of America
John Mitchell
Jothers
Niteh'mand Coal & Coke Company
District Court
Phillpot
W.va
Pritchard
Knapp and Woods
Earthquake Night Across Panama and Australia In Brief
A strong earthquake struck Cajon Panama last evening around ten causing no reported damage though many wooden houses rocked for about thirty five seconds and residents fled outdoors. Separately in Southern Pago Spain news wires report Australian geophysicists registering the fiercest tremors at Riverview observatory with waves lasting three hours, indicating activity near the Friendly Islands in the southern Pacific.
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Friendly Islanda
van Fett
Panama
Associated Press
Cajon
Pagmo
Spaney
Riverview
Lieliie
Patmont Plans Exile After Abduction Calm Over Rescue
Roy Witty speaking for Rev Louis Patmont reports the Milwaukee temperance lecturer plans to go into hiding to escape harassment. Patmont, abducted in Westville, Illinois during the dry campaign, escaped from a Columbia cellar last Saturday and has since been too weak to speak. Witty denies claims Patmont recognized two men in Danville crowds and says no location or timeline for his return can be given.
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Northwestern
Columbia
Str
Witty
Patmont
Chicago
Mr. Witty
The Devil Rules Mexico by Presbyterian Missionary Remark
The Presbyterian Church in the United States General Assembly adopted the report on white slave traffic. Dr Paul R Wilcox stated the social evil is a man’s problem, with economic conditions lowering wages for working women contributing to women's downfall. Rev W E Vanderbilt, missionary in Mexico, said the trouble there mirrors Chicago and New York, adding The devil is abroad there and has ruled there for years, with Christianity seen as the cure.
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Byterian
Chicago
Associated Press
Cheago
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
United States
Paul R. iWelcox
W. E. Vanderbilt
Mexico
New York
Norris seeks antitrust probe of New York Central
Senator Norris introduces a resolution asking the attorney general to determine if the New York Central rail system violates the Sherman act by controlling four competing routes between Chicago and Buffalo and two lines between New York and Buffalo. The measure asks whether action for dissolution is contemplated and was postponed until tomorrow after objection.
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Norris
Ankn
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Attorney General
Senate
New York Central
Republican
Nebraskan
Tteed
Jake Shore
Raveamighip
Chisengo
Buffalo
New York
Mediation talks progress toward Mexico peace plan
Niagara Falls reports say negotiators near a common basis for a full conference. Key issues include transfer of executive power to a provisional president with a four cabinet lineup, prompt U S recognition, and pullback of American troops after new elections and a constitutionalist accord.
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Mexico City
Victorino Huerta
Congress
United States
Maude
Weather forecast and observations for Wheenss-Upcettled area
Forecast for tonight and Friday calls for unsettled weather with showers and thunderstorms. Warmer in eastern portions tonight, cooler in western and central areas Friday. Local observations include times temperatures and remarks, noting partly cloudy conditions and developing showers.
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