Supreme Court ends Oklahoma and Maryland voting limits
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that state laws restricting suffrage based on past conditions or literacy tests violate the Fifteenth Amendment. Chief Justice White warned that grandfather clauses recreate prewar restrictions and apply to both federal and local elections, upholding convictions of officials who denied votes to Black citizens.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Annapolis
Ina
Maryland
Annapoli
Whipins
Moreland
White
Rumania Near Entry With Allies Amid Balkan Turmoil
Paris June 21 Negotiations indicate Romania may join the war soon as Russia opposes Bucovina gains and Serbia's triangle near Belgrade stirs tensions. Romania weighs Danube and Theiss frontiers while Bulgaria's pledge to enter the war against Constantinople looms as a factor.
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Paris
Rumania
Russia
Caernowitz
Bukowina
Serbia
Tuneary
Belgrade
Panchova
Semlin
Danube
Theiss
Maros
Pruth
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Hearings Likely After General Assembly Actions
Springfield reports indicate a flood of telegrams and letters urging both approval and vetoes of measures passed by the recent general assembly. Gov Dunne has not yet acted, but several hearings are expected later this week to hear parties voicing pro and con on key bills including optometry regulation and a Cook county judge salary bill.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Dunne
Cook County
Cook
Delegates Cheer State Action At Advertising Club Meet
Chicago June 21 delegates to the elev enth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World opened with cheers for Illinois steps to curb fraudulent advertising. Lieut Gov Barrows O'Hara outlined bills on price misrepresentation and coupon systems. Eytinge, a life prisoner in Arizona, was sent a greeting and urged parole by a Coleman resolution for liberty after rehabilitation. Dr. Charles Van Hise urged standardization and education to raise workers’ health and productivity amid European war concerns.
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Chicago
Illinois
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Barratt O’hara
Dunne
Louis Victro Eytinge
Arizona
Florence
George W. ‘Coleman
Parole Board of
Eytinge
William Woodhead
San Francisco
Cribbing Scandal At Naval Academy Probed Inquiry
Testimony indicates for at least a year examination papers and midshipmen ratings at the United States Naval Academy may have been stolen. The inquiry continues as officials seek to determine scale and responsible parties.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
French War Credits Reach Over 15.6 Billion Francs
Paris reports that credits voted since the war began total more than 15 615 000 000 francs about 3 123 000 000 dollars. Albert Metin budget reporter of the chamber of deputies issued the statement.
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Paris
Albert Metin
Chamber of Deputies
Lansing Named as Secretary of State Hopeful
Washington June 21 President Wilson appears nearly certain to appoint Robert Lansing as secretary of state to succeed William Jennings Bryan Lansing, counselor and secretary ad interim, is viewed by many officials as the likely pick Lansing had a long talk with Secretary Tumulty at the White House and left for Colgate University for commencements Col House is also mentioned as a possible choice but has consistently refused public office
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Washington
Wilson
Robert Lansing
William Jennings Bryan
Lansing
State Department
House
White House
Tumulty
Hamilton
N. Y
Colgate University
New York
Col E. A. House
Cornish, N. Ho
Bryan
Col. House
German note on submarine warfare and Lusitania arms debate
Berlin experts draft an answer to President Wilson regarding German submarine warfare. The note may emphasize British neutral flag practices and visitations rules, with emphasis on a possible sole point about a definite response to Wilson. Testimony on Lusitania armament is noted despite voyages before the sinking.
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Berlin
William
Foreign ‘Office
Wilson
Lirsitania
Lusitania
Tania
Lourdes
Emil Grabe
Mauretania
Graber
United States
Austrian: Capture of Russian General and 400 Men
London dispatch reports an audacious Austrian patrol under Lieut. Von Pindter capturing a Russian general, a colonel, and nearly 400 troops after Tarnow. The patrol seized 15 guns, horses, and transport carts, then escorted the prisoners to rear headquarters with help from an Austrian gun detachment.
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London
von Pindter
Landwehr and
Uhlans
Tarnow
USTRO-GERMAN DRIVE EXCITING ADMIRATION OFFICIALS
Ustro German drive evokes strong admiration from officials as operations proceed amid strategic movements and regional responses. High ranking officials monitor progress, signaling significance for broader military and political aims.
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USTRO
Honor System Turmoil At Joliet Prison In 1900s
1600 convicts threatened violence after the slaying of Ed Mund Allen’s wife at Joliet State Penitentiary. Guards brutalized with clubs as 1300 inmates Gathered in the main dining hall to shout threats toward Campbell and Edwards. Coroner’s inquest into Mrs. Alten’s death continues as Campbell and Edwards are questioned. Corroborating witnesses report clothing changes and alcohol jug access. Jail officials press for a confession amid ongoing inquest preparations.
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Campbell
Alten
P. D. Clarkson
Edwards
Michael Kane
Anna. Emery
Mrs. Allen
Beth
M. P. Evans
Chicago Police
William C.‘Wundelich
Allen
James
Peter Crumbley
Militia Deployed to Quell Atlanta Mob at Governor's Grounds
Four companies of state guardsmen were rushed to Peachtree Road in Atlanta as hundreds of men and boys pressed toward the governor’s estate. Martial law was declared, riotous crowds clashed with troops, and several injuries occurred before the crowd dispersed by midnight. Separately, Leo M. Frank began serving life imprisonment at Milledgeville after his death sentence was commuted by Governor Slaton amid ongoing demonstrations.
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Atlanta
Peachtree Road
Slaton
Arnold Parker
W. W. ‘Foop
Cateron
Milledgesville
Leo M. Frank
Leo
Frank
Mary, Phagan
Milledgeville
A. Long
Capitol
House of Representatives
Mangum
Busti Ness
Lemberg Precarious as Russians Hold Last Line
From London dispatches dated June 21 the Austro German advances astonish observers. Russians retreat from Grodek and resist from the Tanew to the Wereszyca mouth. They fall back on a last defense line west of Lemberg nine miles from the city. Von Mackensen controls the Lemberg to Rawa Ruska railway, enabling possible evacuation or a siege risk encirclement by German forces. Grand Duke Nicholas orders withdrawals south of the Dniester. Galician victory foreseen, with weak prospects for Russian resistance west of Lemberg.
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Berlin
London
Grodek
Tanew
Wereszyca
Lemberg
von Mackensen
Rawa
Ruska
Linsengen
Lokal ‘Anzeiger
Galicia
Rehearing in Trust Case Opens at Supreme Court
Washington June 21 International Harvester antitrust case, key to Sherman Act interpretation, reopened today for new argument at fall term beginning October. Court acted without pre hearing, aiming for a unanimous decision amid questions raised by Trade Commission and Clayton Act laws. Decision not expected before fall or winter. business and finance circles await.
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Washington
International Harvester
Supreme Court
Trade Commission
Clayton Trust
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van Hise
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Germany
Georgia State
von Mackenson
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