Sugar Interests Said 10 Have Created Public Sentiment
Washington June 18 A senate committee exposure on a sugar lobby plot reveals letters from C C Hamlin of Michigan beet sugar company showing cooperation by Associated Press American Press Association and American Newspaper Union to sway public sentiment against free sugar The testimony highlights efforts to influence legislators and enlist railroads and includes a telegram urging petitions and targeted letters to new congressmen from Democrats
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Washington
Senate
C. C. Hamjin
Michigan Beet Sugar Company
Associated Press
American Press Association
American Newspaper Union
Reed
John Yerkes
Henry Oxnard
Oxnard
Collings
Taft
Liberty Bell loan request by Pacific coast women
Nine young Pacific coast women led by Philip Hates of Portland travel to Philadelphia to seek the loan of the Liberty Bell for a Frisco fair. Mise Moseley of Bickleton Washington says the eastern woman is a slave, while Mrs G Barkley of Washington notes backing from six thousand coast children and educational and commercial groups.
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New York
Pacific Coast
Philip Hates
Portland
Philadelphia
Mise Moseley
Bickleton
Wash
Esola 18 on Way to Folsom Penitentiary
Former detective Esola is expected to wear stripes in Folsom prison by supper time after being quietly moved from the county jail in Sacramento. He will later be returned to testify in conspiracy cases against other police if the district attorney desires.
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San Francisco
Esola
Folsom
Sacramento
Bids Open Next Week For Star Street Bridge
Bids on Star street bridge are being received and will open next Wednesday evening at the council meeting. City Engineer Kimbrell prepared plans for a curve chord truse bridge, three spans totaling about 310 feet with a 20 foot roadway and five foot walkway. The structure will be reinforced concrete and designed for foot and wagon traffic, with cost expected to be under half the Malin street bridge price of about $35,000.
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Star Street
Kimbrell
Main Street
Malin Street
Pendleton
Malin Street Bridge
Star Street Bridge
James Insists On Free Cattle Meat In Tariff Fight
Washington June 18 Senator James of Kentucky urged free cattle and meat as he fought the countervailing duty plan in the finance committee. He opposed duties on cattle and meat, while supporting duties on wheat and flour. Action on the tariff bill neared completion with remaining items including income tax yet to be settled. James warned he would press the fight in the caucus if leaders failed to line up. Senator Hitchcock’s tobacco tax amendment was rejected but he planned to push it in caucus along with a graduated corporate income tax proposal.
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Washington
James
Kentucky
Senate
Wilson
Finance Committee
Simmons
Sen- Hier James
United States
Harvard Yale Clash On The Diamond Today
New Haven Conn June 18 Old John Harvard s baseball team faced Yale in the annual diamond contest with Yale favored Harvard hopes to close the gap as both teams bring strong form from the season A Cambridge contingent attended expecting a tough battle while many visitors planned to stay for the Yale Harvard boat race Friday on the Thames at New London.
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New Haven
Conn
John
Harvard
Cambridge
Crimson
Yale
Elis
Thames
New London
Harvaria
Robbers Capture Work But Escape On Illinois Central Heist
In Springfield Illinois on June 18 a midnight Illinois Central Diamond Special was halted by two masked robbers ten miles south near Glenarm. They dynamited the express car. one robber seized Policeman O Leary's weapon as Deputy Sheriff and reporters arrived. They fled after firing on the posse, forcing the engineer to move the train toward the engine. A pursuit followed with Chief Underwood arriving later to assist.
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Springfield
Wic
Illinois Central
Glenarm
Here
O'Leary
G. B. Marney
Moxteler
Underwood
New Peace Treaty Collision at Sea Amid Negotiations
A Toronto Star report from London claims a triple alliance peace plan could avert war. Carnegie may have credentials to start talks with the Kaiser for a peace alliance, with King George allegedly clearing the path during royal nuptials. Separately, wireless says Sagamore collided with the fishing schooner Olympia off Sable Island and casualties are unconfirmed.
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Toronto
Toronto Star
London
Carnegis
Britain
America
George
Carnegie
Heston
Sagamore
Sable Island
Refuse Indictment in Presidio Fire Murder Case
In San Francisco on June 18 the federal grand jury declined to indict George H. Schall a former army hospital sergeant arrested in Vancouver Washington on charges of murdering his wife and three children when their Presidio house burned Bodies were exhumed but showed no poison and no marks of violence The probe was initiated by George B Stoner Schalls brother in law who accused him of the killings for insurance purposes.
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San Francisco
Federal
George H. Schall
Army Hospital
Vancouver
Wash
Presidio
George B. Stoner
Schall
Committee Probe to Move Mine Hearing to Washington
Washington hearings set as Senate mine strike committee shifts venue from Charleston after a clash between Senator Martine and Quinn Morton of the Paint Creek coal operators association nearly sparking a melee. Senators depart tonight for the capital amid testimony blaming miners for district war.
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Charleston
Martine
Quinn Morton
Paint Creek Coal Operators’ Association
Senate Mine Strike Committee
Washington
Lovett to Testify Before Lobby Investigators
Washington June 18 Senator No reus will testify this afternoon at the resumption of the hearing a resolution asking Judge Lovett of the Union Pacific to appear before lobby investigators. Lovett said representatives claiming influence with Congress have approached road officials about dissolution proceedings and other matters of importance to the roads. He will be asked to provide all the facts.
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Washington
Noreus
Judge Lovett
Union Pacific
Lovett
Congress
Earthquake Shakes St Pierre Martinique
A severe earthquake struck St Pierre Martinique on June 18 causing great terror. Rumblings from Mount Pelee were heard though no casualties are reported in today’s disturbance.
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St. Pierre
Martinique
Mount Pelee
Man Thrown From Runaway Car In Cliff Fall
In Seattle on June 18 William Lewis was thrown from a bridge when his runaway car struck a wagon. He plummeted about 50 feet into a gully bottom. The horses died in the crash. The remark about a man who is all for himself being a pretty small man reflects the era’s blunt tone.
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Seattle
William Lewis
Seattle Editors Indicted for Libel by Grand Jury
Seattle editors Alden J. Blethen Leroy Sanders Edward Clayson and Blethen of the Times Star and a weekly publication were indicted for criminal libel by the grand jury after an inquiry into graft in county affairs. County officials under fire were censured for lax funds handling. no indictments were returned against them.
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Seattle
Alden J. Blethen and Co
Blethen
The
Times
Leroy Sanders
Star
Edward Clayson
Grand Jury
Valuation probe on Pacific Power and Light in Seattle
Washington commission and two assistants visit the city to appraise Pacific Power and Light Co. plant and grounds. They seek the actual physical value to judge if current rates yield fair revenue, while company officials caution that past investments and rebuilt equipment may not be fully captured in a fresh appraisal.
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Pacific Power & Light Co
Hiatt
Washington State Railroad Commission
Cmmigshoner
F. W. Vincent
Non-militant suffragettes march from Newcastle to London
A monster demonstration by non-militant suffragettes left Newcastle on foot for London today, accompanied by a band of 50 peaceful supporters spreading literature. Similar detachments will depart from other parts of England and converge in London.
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London
New Castle
England
La Grande May Face League or New City Bid for Franchise
Uncertainty surrounds La Grande remaining in the Western Tri-State league with six teams possible. Brow of bids from Caldwell Idaho Spokane Ontario and Pendleton circulate as officials seek a successor if La Grande forfeits its franchise. Local fans fear a breakdown though players still expect a benefit game to raise wages with three weeks of pay due.
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la Grande
Union County
Inland Empire
R W. Ritner
W. N. Sweet
Caldwell
Idaho
Spokane
Ontario
Pendleton
Grant Lincoln
Currency reform program backed by Wilson amid broad applicant pool
Forty applicants for state teachers certificates are taking June exams in the circuit court room under County Superintendent I. E. Young with J. A Yeager assisting. The list includes Laddie Brandt, Alma Scheer, Kyle McDeniel, Mamie H. Smith, Vesta Boylen, Elizabeth Tonkin, J. A. Roark, Maury Lunsdale, Marjorie Bulfinch, Mrs. J. R Chapman, Flossie Kimbrell, Verne Hard, Annie Salting, Grace Frost, Olive Beller, Carl Umbenhous er, Dorothy Bulfinch, Lillian Sheldon, Clara Straughan, Walton Roark, Edna Wissom, Delruth Rice, Edna Jones, Ida Norkaus, Lyda McDonald, Ina Wattenburger, Lilie Beasley, Edwin Beeles, Clara Mark, Mary Williams, Lillian Downs-Dobson, Ethel Miller, Emma Linge, Iter Neil, Clara L. Bryant.
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Circuit Court Room
I. E. Young
J. A Yeager
Ladtie Brandt
Weston
Conners
Hermiston
Alma Scheer
Pendleton
Kyle McDeniel
Freewater
Mamie H. Smith
Milton
Vesta Boylen
Pilot Hock
Elizabeth T. Tonkin
Pilot Rock
J. A. Roark
Pilot Fock
Maury Lunsdale
Marjorie Bulfinch
J. R Chapman
J. R. Chapman
Flossie Kimbrell
Verne E. Hard
Echo
Annie L. Sal Ing
Grace Frost
Olive Beller
Helix
Carlie Umbenhouser
Nye
Dorothy Bulfinch
Lillian Sheldon
Clara Straughan
Walton Roark
Omar
Florea
Edna Wissom
Delr Uth Rice
Edna Jones
Minnie HeClare
Ida J. Norkaus
Lyda A McDonald
Ina Wattenburger
Lilie A. Beasley
Edwin C. Beeles
Clara
Mark
Mary FE
Wigliams
Lillian Downs- Dobson
Athena
Ethel
Miller
Sodaville
Emma F. Linge
Iter Neil
Clara L. Bryant
Dr Lytle Named State Veterinarian
Dr W H Lytle longtime local veterinarian was appointed state veterinarian by the recent legislature. His duties begin in Salem where he and his wife will relocate. He previously served as state veterinarian during a prior period and was inaugurated as president of the state veterinary association in Portland last Saturday.
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W. H. Lytle
Salem
Lytle
J. More
Livestock Aantary Board
Dr. Cleveland of
Dr.Lytle
State Veterinary Association
Portland
Japan ratifies treaties granting property rights to foreigners in Austria and Italy
Tokyo reports Japan completed ratification of commercial treaties that would allow subjects of Austria and Italy to own real estate conditioned on similar rights for Japanese in those states. The diet had passed a law enabling foreigners to own property, though not yet in force.
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Tokyo
Austria
Italy
Japan
Diet
Relief expedition sent from Tahina to Mt McKinley base
Pairbanks Alaska reports that Archdeacon Stick heads a Mt McKinley exploration relief party. The group departed Tahina on Rev Betticher’s orders after a native base camp guardian said climbers had not been heard from since April.
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Pairbanks
Alaska
Relef
Archdeacon Stick
Mt. McKinley
Tatty
Tahana
Betticher
Police tied to bunco money in San Francisco case
In San Francisco on June 18, Mike Gallo a convicted bunco man testified in the McPhee and Taylor trial about a police-bunco bond. He claimed Paul Racco managed the books for Exola and other officers and that bunco men paid 260 dollars monthly for protection with a 15 percent police share arranged at a meeting.
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San Francisco
Bunco
Mike Gallo
McPhee
Taylor
Paul Racco
Exola
Banco
Esola
ARE IN ENTIRE ACCORD ON CURRENCY BILL AND MESSAGE
President Wilson denied discord among Democratic leaders over currency reform saying McAdoo Owen and Glass are in full accord. He announced his message to Congress and the currency bill draft will be sent Monday with copies to both houses the next day. The decision follows counsel from Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Congress
Wilson
Washington
McAdoo
Owen
Glass
Banking and Currency Committees
Langdon Hosts Two Day Market Carnival For Farmers
Langdon on June 15 unveiled a plan to aid housewives and farmers fighting costs. Merchants offered 500 dollars in cash prizes for best fruits and vegetables, with produce sold in the streets. Free entertainments, shows, athletic events, and baseball games will accompany the two day market carnival, planned as an annual event.
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Langdon, & C
Langon
Irving
Langdon
Private dances face censorship pressure from teachers
Chicago June 18 private dance halls stay under scrutiny while public venues are spared. United Professional Teachers of Dancing urge city councils to adopt a half foot dance distance rule and censor dancing as plays and films. Mr F Braun of Pittsburg notes animal dances are taught in private clubs and warns the turkey trot and bunny hug will cause trouble until censored.
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Chicago
United Professional Teachers of Dancing
F. Braun
Pittsburg
READY FOR STRIKE
In St Louis on June 18, Bell telephone workers at the Sidney exchange prepare to break girl operators at a hotel and await a general walkout. Strikers met this morning and planned a street demonstration as part of the spreading strike.
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St. Louis
Sidney Exchange
Bell Company
Officials seize meat products for misbranding under act
Washington June 15 three secretaries Houston Medow and Refield announced that meat and meat products in interstate or foreign commerce that were exempt from the pure food law may now be seized if misbranded or adulterated. Manufacturers must comply with both the food and drugs act and the meat inspection law. The action follows Attorney General McReynolds opinion and reverses a 1906 regulation delaying prosecutions for misbranding or adulteration of domestic meats.
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Washington
Houston
Meadow
Refield
McReynolds
Department of Agriculture
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Pacific Power and Light Company
British
Lincoln
DR. Lytle
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