06 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Prescott Daily News
Location
Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
1
The Washington inquiry hears Senator Goff report income from coal and oil lands totaling about 75 000 dollars yearly while other senators deny improper influence. Subpoenas issue for several witnesses as past inquires target organized lobbying tied to sugar and tariff actions.
Col Roosevelt told friends he would back amalgamation if the Republican national committee is retired and the entire five party platform is endorsed. He warned against surrendering Progressive principles and said reconciliation with current leadership is unlikely.
Senator J Hou Lewis of Illinois, famed for his pink whiskers, rejects cutting them. He says he wants to be seen with dignity and remains proud of his eccentric facial hair, admired as the elegant whip of the senate and the most affable man in Congress by Capitol guides.
Secretary Bryan reviews Tokyo reply to US note on California alien land law. Japan seeks racial equality, pressing legal action, while Washington resists. Debate risks deadlock as President Wilson and cabinet weigh publicizing the full exchange. Downey declines auto expense allowance for McAdoo sponsor.
On June 6 Rev. Almer Pennewell solemnized his first antigraft marriage since pledging to forgo officiant fees. The couple Clifton Walker Hunt of Cleveland and Dorothy Maize of Oak Park faced a competing demand from the bride’s father, who was rebuffed. The minister asserted he earns a salary for services and objects to charity framing.
New York June 6 Standard Oil of New York voted to increase its capital stock from 15 million to 75 million using undistributed surplus. Shareholders receive a 400 percent bonus on holdings. Dividend distribution to be ordered for June 13. Socialists elect Henry H. Rose mayor of Los Angeles, defeating John Shenk by about 1,600 to 1,800 votes.
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