System of Dodging Law Explains Tiffs Between Witnesses and Attorneys
Springfield July 15 witnesses described a scheme where state officials used emergency or deficiency funds to pay for services or goods without current appropriation. Potts and Bell testified on how payments were made and the conflict between legality and emergency spending.
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Springfield
Fergus Committee
Rufus M. Potts
Finley F. Bell
Legislative Reference Bureau
Stae
Potts
Logan Hay
Russel
Insurance Department
Hay
Senator Hay
Whch
Day in Congress Adjournment Aims and Naval Debate
Day in Congress opened at 10 a m with Minority Leader Gallinger saying Republicans sought adjournment and would obstruct no part of the program. Naval appropriation debate continued. Recessed 5 30 p m to 11 a m Saturday. At 11 a m Saturday resumed Shields navigable rivers waterpower bill. General dam bill passed 51 to 17. Adopted resolution seeking State Department information on Samuel Schwartz of New York held in London as an Austrian suspect. Resumed Rucker corrupt practices bill. Adjourned 5 p m to 11 a m Saturday.
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Gallinger
Senate
Secretary of State
Samuel Schwartz
New York
London
Rucker
Judge Lands Steiner in first Seventh District concealment case
Federal Judge K M Landis of Chicago sentenced Victor Steiner of Decatur to one year and one day in Leavenworth Kansas federal prison after his conviction for concealing assets in a bankruptcy proceeding. This marks the first such conviction in Illinois seventh district.
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Springfield
Wil
K. M. Landis
Chicago
Victor Steiner
Decatur
Leavenworth
Kas
Steiner
Sinois
President Wilson Satisfied With Moves
Washington July 183 The informal talks for settling issues between the United States and Gen Carranza have moved to a definite stage. Acting Secretary Polk and Mexican ambassador designate Eli seo Arredondo held their third conference since Carranza’s proposal was received. Officials expect possible submission of questions to a joint international commission under the 1848 treaty. Wilson and advisers noted no interruption of talks, signaling satisfaction with the trend of negotiations.
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Washington
United States
Gen. Carranza
Polk
Eliseo Arredondo
Carranza
International Commission
Mexico City
Mr. Polk
State Department
Mr. Arredondo
Wilson
Lloyd George declares Allied offensive gains at war conference
London report cites British minister of war stating the combined offensive has wrested initiative from Germany and that victory is flowing to the Allies. He notes improvements in equipment and a watershed moment in the war, with allies' fortunes turning since the last munition conference. Participants included Thomas, Montague, and other European ministers.
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London
David Lloyd George
War Office
Albert Thomas
Bert Thomas
Balaeff
Russia
A. Dall ‘Oho
Edwin S. Montague
Lloyd George
Wilson for Hull Slate Wilson for Hull Slate
Walter Provine of Taylorville warned former Governor Charles S. Deneen he will not back Morton D. Hull for governor unless Hull is added to the Deneen Progressive slate. George Z. Wilson of Quincy is reportedly favored for attorney general by Deneen Progressive leaders as talks continue with no final decision.
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Chicago
Walter Provine
Taylorville
Charles S. Deneen
Morton D. Hull
Deneen
George Z. Wilson
Quincey
Chicago Banks Show Increase in Loans and Deposits
Chicago state banks report July 1 1916 collateral loans totaling 261730144 and a rise in savings deposits to 25245674, time deposits at 48378928, demand certificates 295351920, with total resources across 91 banks reaching 5507 334694 an increase of 8258439045.
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Springfield
Chicago
Brady
Ninety One
Governor Dunne Arrives For Cement Mill Strike Talks
Governor Ed ward F. Dunne arrived at La Salle to confer with Major H. M. Orr Sheriff E. M. Davis and Adjutant Gen. Dickinson as five National Guard companies were mobilized over the cement mill strike. Officials aim for a peaceful settlement while guardsmen are kept apart from homes and crowds.
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Peenerab O
Mistake Patrol Fires On Own Band Found Troops
Presidio Texas July 15 A detached U S border patrol unit fired on a second detachment mistaking it for bandits. Private Milhoun Sixth Cavalry wounded in the jaw while returning to camp with horses. Guarded by a patrol hidden in brush the incident left Milhoun in stable condition.
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Presidio
Texas
U.S. Border Patrol
Milhoun
Sixth Cavalry
Fight men of the Etchth Dliners in San Antonio hospital
In San Antonio on July 5 convalescent fighters of the Etchth Dliners regiment lie in a hospital as army officers decide who will pay for their transport home. The men were rejected by medical examiners after arriving at the post.
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San Antonio
Texas
Great Battle Berlin Report
Berlin dispatches describe an eighteen hour siege east of Contalmaisoun with British attacks on Mametz wood and Langueval, heavy losses in Trones wood, and new French assaults failing near Barleux. Verdun front reports repulsed French attempts to retake ground near Fort Souville and the Laufee work.
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Berlin
Contalmaisoun
Mametz Wood
Langueval Village
Trones Wood
War Office
Somme
Barleux
Estrees
Verdun
Meuse
Fort Souville
Laufee
Russia-Japan treaty terms explained in Petrograd
Petrograd reports that the new Russo-Japanese agreement harms no American interests. Foreign Minister Sergius Sazenoff states the convention follows 1907 and 1910 treaties and continues to uphold industry access in China while protecting territorial rights. The 1914 convention remains politically conservative and non injurious to the United States.
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Petrograd
London
Associated Press
Sergius Sazenoff
Russia
Japan
China
United States
Practice Cruise Begins Monday
Washington July 15 The annual practice cruise of the naval militia of the United States will begin today and run to July 29 On the Atlantic coast nine reserve battleships with militiamen under Admiral Helm will leave from Block Island Sound R I for maneuvers under war conditions The militia will also cruise to Sitka Alaska from Boston New York Philadelphia and Norfolk they will rendezvous at Block Island Monday morning The force will be 60 percent militiamen and 40 percent navy enlisted men about 27 officers and 000 men participate
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Washington
Naval Militia
United States
Atlantic
Admiral Helm
Block Island Sound
R. I
Sitka
Alaska
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Block Island
Government moves to curb Atlantic shark invasion
The federal government canvassed resources for combating an uptick in shark incursions along the north Atlantic coast. President Wilson and cabinet discussed measures to prevent further tragedies near New Jersey shores. Coast guard and life-saving services were ordered to assist in extermination efforts. New York Arsenal Damaged By Fire. on Friday a blaze at the New York state arsenal killed one man and knocked out military equipment for the national guard.
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Washington
Taly i
North Atlantic
Wison
New Jersey
Coast Guard
Hfe
New York Arsenal
New York
New York State Arsenal
Seventh Avenue
35Th
National Guard
Orpet Case Nears Jury Verdict in Ill Court
WAUKEGAN July 15 The trial of William H Orpet for the murder of Marion Lambert nears its end as attorney David R Joslyn reads in Judge Donnelly s court with a tired judge delaying until noon The crowded courtroom packed with spectators and friends reflects the high interest as closing arguments proceed and Joslyn appeals to jurors to convict Orpet to honor the Lambert family
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Waukegan
Ill
David R. Joslyn
Donnelly
Joslyn
Orpet
Edwin Taylor
Madison
James H. Wilkerson
Marion
Orp&t
Ralph J. Cady
Eugene M. Bunyard
Cargo Removed From Deutschland Holds After Armistice Port Call
In Baltimore on July 15, work began loading return cargo from the German submarine Deutschland. Scrap rubber, packed in cases, was first placed into the holds, with rubber pieces ranging from a few pounds to 20 and 25 pounds. Police guards were increased around the sub’s berth, with officers posted on nearby vessels Timmins and Efee to secure the area.
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Baltimore
Deutschland
Eastern
Fier
Tus Timmins
Efee
Subr
Army Aviators Return After 45 Mile Trek
Lieuts Ira Ro Rader and John Brooks, missing since May Thursday, walked 45 miles back to Colonia Dublan Camp after fuel loss left them stranded on an uncharted stretch. Their planes remained undamaged and they will be flown back to base shortly. Bandits Headed For Border Near Juarez. Eight Mexican bandits are reported heading toward the American border near Juarez, per Chihuahua reports from the AO detach ment.
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Columbus
Taly 15
Ira Ro Rader
John Brooks
Pershing
Colonia Dublan
Maly
C. Os. Farnsworth
Menscoq Ciety
Juarez
Chihuahua
Carranza speech on reform and peace in Mexico City
Gen Carranza said negotiations with Washington are satisfactory and war could be avoided by goodwill. He outlined reforms to be written into Mexico's constitution, pledged amnesty only after stability, and said elections will occur after reconstruction and peace are secured. He urged Mexicans abroad who disturb labor to remain away until a firm constitutional government exists.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Washington
Mexico
United States
Wilson
Gen. Carranza
Naval collier Hector is lost near Charleston
Charleston, July 15 officials at the navy yard reported the collier Hector sunk off Charleston lightship. The crew of about 70 and 20 officers were aboard when the ship went down about a mile and a half from the light, with some marines likely saved by a tug and other vessels. A wireless appeal sought vessels to watch for lifeboats and reported by Capt. F. R. Hunt of the tug Vigilant. The Hector had left Port Royal Thursday for Santo Domingo and disappeared during a gale this week as conditions hindered communication.
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Charleston
S.C
Navy Yard
Hector
S. C
F. R. Hunt
Vigilant
Santo Domingo
Hunt
Alam
Sharrews Point
Bliss Inspects Texas Guard Camps Near San Antonio
General Bliss tours guard camps near San Antonio Texas to assess the fitness of state troops for potential field service. With General Funsten he will review health conditions sanitation and camp layouts then inspect camps along the border toward Arizona before returning to Washington.
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San Antone
Texas
Tasker HH
Azn
Priday
Funsten
Bliss
Washington
Plise
Arizona
Officar Wa T
Uliis
Haigs Men Break Open Foes Lines In Somme Drive
British forces reported heavy fighting on the Somme front with Haig’s troops breaking German lines and pushing to long held positions. British casualties were reported, while prisoners including officers were taken as gains expanded from Bazentin Le Petit to Longueval and across the Trones woods. Russian front actions also noted with Stokhod battles and Caucasus operations advancing amid ongoing stalemate signals.
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London
Associated Press
Juy 1
the Somme
Douglas Haig
Bezentin-Le-Petit
Bazentin-Le Petit
Longueval
Trones
Poziereg
Albert
Ba. Paume
Hardecourt
Sian
Farid
Bhatte
Stokhod
I Scvo
The
Caucasus
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Pravige
Bell
Vergas
General Assembly
Congress
U. S
Provine
Hull
Dunne
la Salle
Tender Financial Aid
Somme River
Sazanoff
Totlantic Coast
Bremen
General Bliss
Haig
Paris
French War Office
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