Executive Session Opens In Wilson Lobby Probe
Washington June 30 An executive session of the senate committee investigating President Wilson s insidious lobby charge was called to consider the lurid story of lobbying told by Martin Mulhall of Baltimore Mulhall long acted as a field agent for the National Association of Manufacturers He is subpoenaed to appear July 9 and others will be summoned later including John Kirby president of the
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Washington
Senate Committee
Wilson
Martin Mulhall
Baltimore
Overmann
Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Congressment
John Kirby
Plucky Aviator Feared Dead At Guaymas Weathered Skies Over City
Douglas Arizona June 326 Fears masson the French aviator and adventurer killed or wounded as he toured Guaymas under fire. His plane lurched and fell inside federal lines. Rebels hesitate after mines deployed. Federal garrison ships out. Guaymas likely to fall to constitutionalists shortly.
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Douglas
Ariz
Didier Masson
Guaymas
Masson
Blonde woman suspected in Peddell murder case
Los Angeles detectives believe a blonde woman seen leaving the office of Charles F Peddell just before the murder of an aged money lender is the strongest lead. Captain of detectives cites this as the most promising tip after investigator Harry Farres told Frank Smith the auto thief in prison about a plot to get the money lender.
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Los Angeles
Charles F. Peddell
Folsom
Harry Farres
Frank Smith
Smith
Fartes
American reply to Japan on California land bill completed
Washington June 30 The American reply to Japan s latest note regarding the California land bill is completed and will be sent to Tokyo in a few days Officials refuse to reveal the contents of the answer.
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Washington
Japan
California
Tokio
Paroled Portland Title Guaranty ex-president J Thoborn Ross
J Thoborn Ross former president of the Portland Title Guaranty and Trust Co was paroled by Judge Kelly in Salem on June 30 after a five year sentence for converting the Mate School fund to the bank’s private use. The U S Supreme Court recently said it had no jurisdiction and there was no opposition to the parole. Ross must report to the court each term.
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Salem
J. Thoborn Ross
Portland Title Guaranty & Trust Co
Mate
Kelly
Ross
Supreme Court of the United States
Bulgars Battle Greeks Near Lefteria in Hand to Hand Clash
Bulgarian forces clash with Greek troops near Lefteria Sofia in a brutal bayonet fight with both sides claiming advances. A report also mentions ongoing combat between Bulgarians and Serbians, though details are unclear.
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Lefteria
Sofia
Negresalve
Fairbanks urges GOP unity over reorganizing party
Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks told East Oregonian rep ortative that no reorgan ization of the Republican Party is needed and loyalists should unite. He dismissed party fissures as minor and focused on Umatilla project development, noting his interest lies more in progress than politics as he travels from Boise to Portland.
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Umatilla
Republican Party
Ceage
East Oregonian
Charles W. Fairbanks
Portland
Boise
Umattlin
Home Club vs Non Professionals Baseball at German Hall
A lively Sunday game at German hall pitted the Home Club against a guest team of locals and countrymen. The Home Club led 6 to 3 with 10 hits, while the visitors had 11 hits and 7 errors. Sullivan batted four times with four hits but did not score. The Home Club seeks new material and challenges any city club except perhaps the Buckarooes.
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German Hall
Jloca
Henry Rosenberg
Hoch
Mumm
Sullivan
Simmons
Hugh Bell
Buckarooes
Alaska Ship Struck Reef No Lives Lost
The Alaska steamship Dolphin struck a reef at the entrance to Alert Bay and was freed by a tug. Pumps kept the ship from sinking though it took on water. Passengers were evacuated as a southerly wind threatened, with northbound travelers and mail shifted to the Princess May and the Dolphin to return to Seattle under its own power if safe.
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Dolphin
Alert Bay
Northbouml
Seattle
Aliska
Holdman farmer disputes rabbit-driven wheat loss claim
J T Thorne of Holdman says only six or seven acres of wheat were lost to jack rabbits this year, not 25 as reported. He notes rabbit damage has been steady for years and blames fencing projects and other pests like Jim Hl mustard and Russian thistle for greater harm, urging against sensational stories.
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J. T. Thorne
Holdman
Thorne
Umatilla
Mr. Thorne
Jim Hl
Minneapolis Drug Users Society Exposed in City
Minneapolis officials reveal a network of heroin users as parents seek commitment for their son David Viall. The article notes clubs formed to supply the drug among members, labeled as a new narcotic not covered by existing cocaine and morphine sale laws.
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Minneapolis
David Viall
Cout
Pendleton Bias Favors Commission Government Endorsement
Local business and professional leaders favor a city charter amendment to adopt a commission form for Pendleton. Majority view, with Judge Stephen A Lowell urging early voter action and separate passage, while two men express reservations about candidate selection and existing systems.
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Pendleton
J. A. Fee
Harry Gray
Matlock
Baker
Portland
Stephen A. Lowell
Commission
Lowell
Morning Rain Sets June Precipitation Record
A trace of rain in Pendleton established a new June record with 2.26 inches, surpassing 1891. Weather observer J F Averill notes long observance in Umatilla County began after 1890. Heavy showers damaged hay and alfalfa first cuts, though some forage remains usable for farmers.
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Pendleton
J. F Averill
Umatilla
Merger Plan Before Court Involving Railroads
In St Paul a U S district court hears a dissolution plan for the Southern and Union Pacific merger. The plan calls for sale of 25 million dollars of Southern Pacific stock to Pennsylvania Railroad and Union Pacific to accept 42 million dollars of Baltimore and Ohio stock.
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St Paul
Wilson
McReynolds
Southern and
Union Pacific
United States District Court
Southern Pacific
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Pendleton Scrambles To Close Tenderloin After Raid Fears
Pendleton ends its restricted prostitution district for the first time since 1902 as Kay West's moral squad prompts inmates to vacate. About thirty women depart by July 1 with most leaving on trains to Washington and Idaho, while others still plan to leave in days. The exodus follows Detective Tom Kay's arrival to probe moral conditions and possible expected raids.
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Pendleton
Governor West
Cottonwood Street
Tom Kay
West
Washington
Spokane
Idaho
City
White Slave Cases Postponed to July 21 in Sacramento
In Sacramento on June 30 the superior court postponed the cases of Drew Caminetti and Maury Diggs to July 21 to allow federal authorities to proceed with white slave charges. The continuance was sought by the prosecutor who said federal trial would commence immediately. Neither defendant appeared. Caminetti’s arraignment concerns deserting minor children.
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Sacramento
Drew Caminetti
Maury Diggs
Forty four dead so far in heated zone record
Central Kinois records show records of extreme heat with temperatures near eight and little breeze, humidity described as tolerable yet heightening discomfort. The report notes ongoing fatalities as the heat continues and references continuation on page eight.
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Central
Kinois
Chicago Fahrenheit Heat Hits Record as Death Toll Rises
Chicago on June 20 endures a scorching day with the thermometer near 100 degrees. The heat has already caused thirty five deaths and a dozen drownings, with no relief forecast until Tuesday.
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Chicago
Heat wave grips Chicago and midwest with rising deaths
Chicago on June 30 reports extreme heat sweeping the middle west causing prostration and store closings. Local forecast offers little relief. Death toll climbs with 45 reported in the region. 22 in a congested district and 23 drowning cases noted.
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Chicago
Middle West
Water bonds sold start work immediately in city
At a city council meeting the American National Bank bid 90 1 2 cents on the dollar for half of the 200000 water bonds and was granted a 30 day option on the other half. Plans for a gravity water system move ahead as bids are invited. A separate bridge contract was awarded to Portland Bridge and Iron Works for about 21600 with specifics on superstructure flooring and pier costs.
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American National Bank
Finance Committee
City Water Commission
Fatson , Son of
Chicago
Will Moore
Star Street
Portland Bridge & Iron Works
Portland
Frank Duprat
Gettysburg 50th reunion opens with veterans in calm town
Gettysburg Pa June marks semi centennial veterans arrival as thousands trek to the battlefield. President Wilson is planned to address July 4. Two trolley cars collide near Devil's Den injuring six. John Collins of Elmira is knocked down by a buggy. August Brown of Livermore Falls dies at the field. heat linked to death. Camp Fulton.
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Gettysburg
Lee
Meade
Shenandoah
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Wilson
Devil's den
John Collins
Elmira
Edgar Fitchpoxt
Brown
Livermore Falls
Camp Kirtball
G. A. ER
Former Congressman Watson admits tariff commission pay
Indianapolis June 30. Former Congressman James Watson admitted that the National Manufacturers' Association paid him for work on a tariff commission during the 1909 special session. He denied that the Manufacturers' Association contributed to his gubernatorial campaign.
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Tariff Commission
Indianapolis
James Watson
National Manufacturers’ Association
Watson
Manufacturers’ Association
Old Castle Burned by Militant Suffragettes Suspected
Ballinkinraln castle valued at about half a million dollars was nearly destroyed by fire. Militant suffragettes are suspected of setting the blaze amid June events.
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Clasgo
Ballinkinraln
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