Trade Commission ends hearing on foreign trade with South America
Boston June 2 The Federal Trade Commission concluded two days of talks with business leaders and bankers on expanding foreign trade with emphasis on South America. Chairman Davies said the session yielded important suggestions aimed at constructive help for U S industries. Louis K Liggett questioned whether American exporters would gain over European rivals after the war, predicting cheaper production abroad and lower wages may boost belligerent nations output. Walter G Fish of General Electric argued high wages and output restrictions at home could hurt U S export competitiveness against Europe.
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Boston
Federal Trade Commission
South America
Joseph E. Davies
Louis K. Liggett
United” Drug Company
Walter. G
Fish
General Electric Company
Europe
Portland Women’s Club Attends General Federation Meeting
Attending women from Portland Oregon participate in the General Federation of Women’s Clubs gathering. The event marks the federation’s 1,000 member milestone with sessions, luncheon, theater, and an address by Dr. C H Chapman on Spiritual Forces Behind Modern Literature.
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Portland
Ore
General Féderation
Women's Clubs
National Council
Tis
John. D
Reed College
C. H. Chapman
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a cheap simple remedy for coughing bronchial and lung ailments. It claims a fourth to a teaspoonful as needed soothes coughs calases and bronchial complaints and urges readers to visit a druggist and begin treatment immediately for relief and cure.
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Dr King
Dr .King
Dr. King
Trio Tied for Low Score in Metropolitan Golf Qualifying
June 2 report from the Metropolitan golf championship notes three competitors tied for low score after the qualifying round, each carding 78. The players named are Jerry Travers, Roy Webb of Englewood, and James C Parrish Jr. of Shinnecock Hills, all in a field of 124.
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Rvee
Jerry Travers
Roy Webb
Englewood
James C Parrish, Jr
Shinnecock Hills
Details of London Zeppelin Raid Censorship Quietly Maintained
London report says details of Monday night Zeppelin raid are withheld by censor. The Associated Press can announce that among four dead, none were American.
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London
Associated Press
Americans Fire Upon U S Launch Near Panuco Oil Fields
Houston June 2 An American naval officer Lt Green of the Sacramento was fired upon by Mexican soldiers while investigating the death of two Americans near the Panuco oil fields. A bullet pierced his hat but he survived with the aid of the American consul. Captain Lane of the Winifred reported six Americans killed in the Panuco area amid fighting between Tampico and Carranza forces. The consul’s intervention likely saved Green. Two other Americans, Chief Engineer John Smith and oil man J N Bennett, were killed in recent days in river operations near Tampico. Bennett died en route to Tampico after joining Carranzista bands along the river. The report notes at least a dozen Americans dead in the fighting.
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Houston
Tex
Green
United States
Sacramento
Villa
Panuco
Oscar Lane
Winifred
Tampico
Lane
State Department
Washingtonh
Bennett
Galveston
Tiver
Smith
Insurance Paid On Lusitania Victims
London reports English insurers have paid claims totaling 8500000 for Lusitania loss of life. About 350 lives covered. more claims expected. American claims may reach three times English totals. Some American passengers were heavily insured. No English company confirms Alfred Vanderbilt life insurance rumor.
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London
Alfred Gaviner Vanderbilt
Berlin Furlough Officers Barred From Jesus Cafes
Military authorities in Berlin issue an order banning officers and private soldiers on furlough from visiting Jesus restaurants and cafes and from entering war housing rooms. The goal is to protect physical recovery and nerve restoration by avoiding such establishments, which are said to threaten recuperation. West end resorts catering to the military will be affected by the regulation.
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Berlin
Jesus
West ‘End
Vagrant Lockup Prompts Immediate Hearing Today
A vagrant who gave the name as Rcott was detained and held overnight. He is slated for a hearing this morning to determine further action.
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Rcott
John Griffin Arrested on Payson Avenue for Disturbing the Peace
John Griffin was arrested late last night on Payson avenue and charged with disturbing the peace. He was detained by local police and awaits further processing.
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John Griffin
Payson Avenue
Sheriff Saves Murderers Who Killed His Son
Harrisburg Illinois June 2 John Neal Herman and Ben Boner brothers accused of murdering Roy Whitehead son of Sheriff Whitehead Vienna Johnson county were moved to Harrisburg to escape mob violence. Sheriff, fearing lynching, spirited them from Vienna jail to his own home then into hiding as farmers gathered to avenge the death. Sheriff says law will punish them and duty cannot be abandoned.
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Harrisburg
Ill
John
Neal
Herman
Ben Boner
Roy Whitehead
Whitehead
Vienna
Johnson County
Boner
Tunnell
Hill
Boners
Young Whitehead
Bowers
Bower Brothers
Wallis Catarrh Cure Promises Cures for All cases
An old ad promotes Wallis Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming constitutional treatment via internal use. Proponents offer $100 if it fails and urge sending testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Wallis
Wall
Chaney, & CO
Toledo
Hall
Pan American Conference Work to Continue
Washington June 2 plans to carry on the Pan American Financial Conference work were announced by Secretary McAdoo. He said practical results are expected for the United States and all South and Central American countries. He noted governments have already arranged financing with bankers and more negotiations are pending with prospects of consummation. He stressed unanimous opinion on improving ocean transportation facilities.
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Washington
McAdoo
the Treasury
South
Central “America
South Gaperibiy
Yam
Alscaady
Three Killed In Attempt To Liberate A Murder
Miami Florida June 2 Three men die in an attempted jail escape from the county jail of John Ashley who faced death for murdering a Seminole Indian. The dead include Ashley’s brother and jailer Hendrickson. Police officer Riblett was mortally wounded in the exchange of shots with Ashley and Hendrickson. Mrs Hendrickson’s screams alerted officers as Ashley tried to reach the jailer.
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Miami
Fla
John “Ashley
BH. Ashley
Wilbur Wy, Hendrickson
TR Riblett
B. H
Ashley
Frome
Hendrickson
Civic education themes at national women's clubs meeting
Portland leaders discussed civics education and political science at the federation’s annual meeting. Speakers included Mrs. James Wil and Dr. Carter Tielm Jones of Seattle, Mrs. Frederick HI. Cale of Omaha, and Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston. This afternoon will focus on literature.
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Portland
Ore
National Federation of Women's Clubs
James
Wil
Carter Tielm ‘Jones
Seattle
Frederick HI. Cale
Omaha
Josephine Corliss Preston
War in Europe as Reported in Twenty-four Hour Review
A twenty four hour review of World War I battles across Europe notes heavy fighting around Przemysl and the San region with Teutonic forces claiming victories. Vienna says Przemysl fortifications were stormed and Russian offenses repelled, while British and French forces report gains and French advances near Neuville St Vaast and Carency. Italian actions on the Adriatic coast are described as ineffective by Vienna, with Italian fleets failing to engage Austrian ships.
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San
Przemysl
Stry
Vienna
Galicia
Carency
Rome
Austria
Ministry of Marine
Dalmatian Archipelago
Fate of Germans at San River Will Be Determined
London dispatch reports the German front across the San River as a narrow neck of land eight miles from Musziska, with three fronts under pressure. Gen Mackensen aims to reach a rail junction behind Przemysl, risking a dramatic success or crushing disaster within days as Russians close in on Jaroslau to Lubaczowka.
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San River
London
San
Musciska
Lemberg
Jaroslau
Lubaczowka
Mackensen
Przemysl
Dniester
Przemys
Foreigners Register in Germany Under New Order
Americans formally registered their names and addresses today under a June 1 to 10 order. Turks and Austrians are excepted. Police and embassies posted circulars urging immediate compliance.
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Berlin
The
Hague
Germany
May Call Congress to Strengthen the National Defense
Portland Oregon June 2 Senator George E Chamberlain of the military affairs committee predicts an extra congressional session this summer to strengthen defense. He would propose a standing army of 125000 and notes President Wilson can mobilize troops if Mexico action is needed. He cites current army strength at about 85000 with 25000 regular troops overseas.
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Portland
Oreé
Congress
George E. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
War College
General Staff
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
da Porto Rivd
Panama
Senate Acts on Boxing Legalization and Illinois Budget Bill
The Senate approved a bill to legalize boxing amid swift House action on salaries for legislators and rail reimbursements. A separate measure advanced to third reading providing 5 000 600 dollars to the University of Illinois, with an amendment removing funds from the Chicago School of Medicine and Dentistry.
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House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
University ‘of Illinois
Amr
School of Meicine and Dentistry
Chicago
I Chicara
Adams County seeks bids for plumbing and heating remodel
The Adams County Poor Farm Committee invites sealed bids by June 12 1915 at 11 am for remodeling the plumbing and heating systems at the Adams County Home in Gilmer Township Illinois. Bids include labor materials and fixtures per county plans. Moline vacuum heating system cost is set at 687.06 net cash. Bid acceptance subject to County Board approval. contract and bond required. committee may reject any bid.
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Adams
Board of Supervisors
Court “House
Quincy
Said County
Sto
O’elock
Sharp
Adams County
Gilmer Township
Ilinois
County of
W. B. Ouig
J. C. Gibbs
W. F. Bader
Poor Farm Committee
President Wilson Warns Mexico Leaders in Telegraph
President Wilson's message to Mexican factions was sent by telegraph from the White House urging unity and constitutional government. The note targets Carranza Villa Zapata and other leaders, warning that the United States will act if they fail to unite and stabilize Mexico. The statement, prepared after a cabinet meeting, was to be issued today and telegraphed to consuls and agents for delivery to faction leaders.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexica
United States
Whita House
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Mexico
Falcoles
Mexico City
Min
Sworld
Bryan
White House
Silliman
Vera Cruz
México City
Carothers
Wham
Miners Strike Near Carthage Over Wage Rise
Three hundred miners at the American Zinc Lead and Smelting Co mines twelve miles southwest of Carthage Missouri went on strike demanding a forty percent wage increase. The company, citing ore at eighty five dollars per ton as a world price record, refused the raise and warned of possible mine closures. Shovelers already earn four to five dollars daily amid rising ore prices and a Western Federation of Miners branch with sixty members formed in the area.
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Carthage
Lead and Smelting Co
Here
Western Federation
Joplin
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Knockout
Charley Chapin
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Tess
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Horbalfour
Lord Lansdowne
J Austin Chamberlain
Sir Egward Carson Mottorney
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