Commission Holds Water Competition Ended By War Effects
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that water competition between Atlantic and Pacific coasts has been destroyed by wartime conditions. Transcontinental railroads must raise East to West rates to not be below intermediate points by September 1. Nevada railroad inquiry and Spokane Merchants aided the probe. War and soaring ocean freight have driven down coast rates, reducing coast to coast competition.
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Roosevelt to Dine With Hughes Tomorrow in New York
Roosevelt accepted Hughes invitation to dine with the Republican nominee at his hotel. Johnson, a Progressive leader, backs Hughes citing his record. Committee members discussed organizing the new national committee and possible Pacific coast visit. San Diego invited Hughes to campaign there.
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George A Knight Dies at Coast San Francisco
George A Knight former Republican national committeeman and prominent California attorney died in a San Francisco sanatorium after a heart ailment. Born Worcester Massachusetts in 1851 he delivered the 1908 chief speech nominating William Howard Taft.
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House 10 Insist On Dependents Being Aided Washington
June 27 The house today by vote of 119 to five disagrees to the senate amendment to the hay mit drafting resolution eliminating a million dollar reef appropriation for dependent families of enlisted guards in the federal military service A conference on the resolution was asked All senate amendments to the resolution were disagreed to without discussion including the one striking out the declaration that in the opinion of congress an emergency exists.
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Mexican General Ricaut Teaches Tears at Matamoros Meeting
United States Consul JH Johnson met with Matamoros commander Gen Alfredo Ricaut who expressed hope for a cordial gesture with Johnson and Gen James Parker if relations between nations deteriorate. Tears filled Ricaut as he spoke during the conference at the border.
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Congress Appropriations Move With Sundry Bill Passes
June 27 report: Senate passed a sundry appropriations bill totaling 128 000 060 for miscellaneous government responses and resumed debate on the post office appropriation bill. House committee reported urgent deficiency bill at 25 952 069 for national guard pay equipment and transport. Conference on Hay draft resolution. Naval and military programs advance.
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Casement Treason Trial Moves Through Another Quiet Day
London June 27 The Casement treason trial entered its second day with little public interest. The court remained solemn though Irish soldiers provoked light moments. Sir Roger Casement appeared casual, neither crushed nor subdued, as the proceedings continued with a restrained pace.
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Plan of Mexicans Lolita Armour to Raid Bisbee Is NPPCD
June 27 report notes export embargoes affect the Mexican army and forces from Nuevo Lare unable to obtain forage. The border situation opposite Nace Ariz involves 1690 Mexican looms on trains, with American officers awaiting statements from Gen. Funston. Miss Lalita Armour, daughter of J Cheden Armour, seeks Red Cross nurse duty among first 100 women at the Mexican border. trained at St Josephs hospital alongside Robert Hots.
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Shackleton Thanks Uruguay for Help on Antarctic Rescue
Sir Ernest Shackleton, unable to reach his Antarctic expedition due to heavy ice, returns to Port Stanley and thanks the Uruguay government for placing a vessel at his disposal to aid the rescue effort. Officers and crew of the rebel ship are reported to be well.
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Coast Aviators Recruited for Service by San Francisco Flyer
San Francisco June 27 coast aviators were recruited for government service by Silas Christofferson, an airman who received instructions from the Army Club of America to secure as many men and planes as possible. The War Department expects to send about 25 from the bay area.
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35000 Guardsmen Ordered to Start From 12 States Today
New York June 27 Nearly 35000 national guard troops from 12 states in the department of the east are under orders to start today for the Mexican border or are already on the way. Two Massachusetts regiments and two batteries of field artillery from New Jersey began last night. About 20000 from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont will depart before night. 15000 more receive orders, totaling about 16000 men under Maj Gen Leonard Wood. Brownsville, Texas is the designated destination. Connecticut has 1500 troops ready, Vermont 1200, New Jersey one infantry regiment ready and others expected. The Massachusetts team to Page Five.
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Pato Wison to Agton Thursday
War Department hurries mobilization of National Guard along the Mexican frontier as the United States awaits Gen Carranza's reply to the note demanding prisoners' release and intent. Wilson may act by Thursday or tomorrow afternoon, with Gen Funston's forces ready to reinforce if needed. Special Agent Rodgers reported delivery of the note to the Mexican foreign office in Mexico City.
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Red Cross Warned To Keep Army Secrets
New York on June 27 the warde patent places Red Cross movement under army secrecy and officials are advised to be careful with information about troop dispositions. The Red Cross began enrolling nurses three years ago and now has 6000 ready to respond if needed. It plans base hospitals to care for 400000 men and to transfer them to the government in war.
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