Wilson Vetoes National Budget Plan As House Fails Override
President Wilson vetoed the bill creating a national budget system. The House fell short of a two thirds majority by nine votes at 178 to 103 as leaders prepared to seek amendments and resubmit. Thirty five Democrats joined Republicans in the failed override bid.
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Wires Strung to Penrose Home in Philadelphia
Linemen began stringing additional wires to the home of United States Senator Penrose in Philadelphia. No official word from the senator or his doctors, but the setup signals he will forego attending the Republican National Convention, staying in close telephonic contact with proceedings.
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Banker Held for Embezzlement in Nebraska
Omaha reports C. W. Wentz vice president of the American State bank of Aurora arrested by Hamilton county sheriff on embezzlement charges. Seven claims alleged, the largest for $48,000.
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Nebraskan Held for Murder
Grand Island Nebraska Curtin is jailed on a first degree murder charge for killing his father in a dispute over property. Authorities say Curtin confessed to the elder man’s death after a quarrel.
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Washington Editor Dies at Home in Typhoid Illness
William P. Sturgeon, managing editor of the Washington Post, died at his Washington home after a brief illness with typhoid fever. He was a prominent figure in the paper's leadership and editorial pages.
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Oman Renamed Virgin Island Governor Nomination
Rear Admiral Joseph Oman of the United States Navy was renominated by President Wilson to serve as governor of the Virgin Islands in Washington.
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Hungary Signs Peace Pact at Versailles Palace
The peace treaty with Hungary was signed in the Grand Trianon Palace five minutes before the scheduled hour, marking the conclusion of negotiations at Versailles.
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World News Capsule From Nation and World Events
General Leonard Wood won two Republican convention delegates as the party seated Hogan and Cobb in Chicago. Gaston Chevrolet won the Indianapolis Speedway sweepstakes in 5 hours 40 minutes on a Monroe Special. Helen Taft and Manning plan a Canadian July wedding. Gompers and Kansas Governor Allen debated modern industrial questions in New York. Cheaper collars promised by a New York firm. Anthracite workers expect no coal stoppage after a presidential commission ruling. Wheat and cotton markets edge higher in Minneapolis and cotton trade. National Labor and Forty‑Eight groups met in Cleveland. Santa Barbara tragedy claims Grace Hampton and Roger Thompson in Georgia.
Ital ian Aviators Complete Rome Tokyo Flight
Lieuts Masiero and Ferrari, flying 12 000 miles, reach Tokyo from Rome in the longest aviation record to date. Memorial day services in France see Franco American participation across nearly 500 grave groups with French officials prominent in ceremonies. In Mexico Villa threatens Alvarado Mining property for 50 000 dollars. A Mexican plane crash in Mexico City kills four aboard and injures another. Kilmallock Ireland sees two civilians killed and six policemen wounded in a major battle. Arctic explorers Knudsen and Tessen reportedly frozen to death in Copenhagen during the 1919 20 winter.
Senate and Supreme Court News and War Era Actions
Attorney General Palmer denounces Post for anti government views while Wilson pledges ships and aid to Vera Cruz. Supreme Court blocks income tax on presidents, and ND elevator law upheld. Senate, House clash over Armenia, bonus bill advances, and wage talks begin with anthracite miners. Five compensation forms offered.
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Hawkeye voters to use machines in coming primary
Story County residents will cast ballots by machine for the first time in the upcoming primary. Dubuque plans a >=50000 fund to house the Dubuque American Legion post. An Ottumwa postcard mailed eight years ago in Kansas City reached its destination. James and Alma White jumped bonds at Fort Madison, facing bootlegging charges. Percy Betr oth faces an indefinite sentence up to five years for stealing 41000 cigarets. A Missouri Valley suspect in a worthless-check case is linked to a Harrison county family. Bernice Holmes of Monticello remains missing, parents worried as two unknown young men were last seen with her. Letts voters approved a franchise and bond for the Louisa county power company. Iowa’s goal funds for war orphans are nearing completion with about 300600 available. Iowa farm property boom declared on, with 400+ price expectations. About thirty purebred heifers distributed in Kossuth county. Algona hosts most enrollees. Train service Cedar Rapids to Waterloo disrupted by washouts. bridges and derailed cars affect routes. Iowa Fleece Wool Growers secure banker cooperation to treat wool receipts as collateral. Uniform county agent receipts to be used. Fifth annual national swine show to be held Oct 4–8 at Des Moines. prizes set across breeds. Duroc-Jersey futurity increases to 2000.
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The Road to Promotion in Davids Calling
A Sabbath lesson outlines Samuel rebuking grief over Saul and God choosing David among Jesse's sons. It emphasizes inward qualifications over outward appearance and shows David's anointing as the Spirit's endowment for future kingship.
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