World News Highlights From Early 20th Century Briefs
President Wilson plans to lead a large fleet through the Panama Canal to attend the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The LaSalle Street Trust closings are downplayed by the comptroller as not affecting national banks. The House backs the Panama exemption act by 216 to 71 and seeks speedy presidential signature. Secretary Wilson predicts a labor shortage as automation rises. A Philippine government framework is outlined for congressional review. The Norris Simmons repeal passes the Senate 60 to 35 and heads to conference.
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Wilson
Great International
Panama Canal
Oregon
San Francisco
House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
House
Illinois woman suffrage act upheld by state supreme court
The Illinois Supreme Court, in Springfield, upheld the 1972 suffrage act by a 4 to 8 vote amid applause and patriotic songs at the twelfth biennial convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in Chicago. The assembly hailedVotes for Women as a major advance for the suffrage cause across states.
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Illnois
State Supreme Court
Springfield
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Auditorium Theater
Chicago
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Carranza names delegates to Niagara mediation conference
Gen Venustiano Carranza first chief of the constitutionalist forces appoints three delegates to the Niagara mediation conference. Treasury orders extreme vigilance at the Mexican border to stop arms. Rail traffic between Mexico City and Vera Cruz threatened by constitutionalist forces amid reports of a Huerta attack on American held Vera Cruz.
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Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Niagara
Washington
Treasury Department
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Huerta
War Department
Funston
Notable Deaths and Appointments Log
Personal Adlai E Stevenson aged 79 died in Presbyterian hospital Chicago. Theodore Roosevelt III born at home in New York. Thomas Dolan Philadelphia businessman died at his Tornesdale home. William G Sharp nominated by Wilson as ambassador to France. King Gustaf of Sweden recovering in Karlsbad after stomach ulcer operation.
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Perking
United States Steel Corporation
International Harvester Company
Amos Pinchot
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
National Committee
Adlai E. Stevenson
United States
Cleveland
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Mr. Stevenson
Theodore Roosevelt III
Colonel Roosevelt
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Thomas Dolan
United Gas Improvement Company
Philadelphia
Tornesdale
William G. Sharp
Ohio
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Wilson
France
Karlsbad
Gustaf
Sweden
Romagna to regain normalcy as occupation ends
Reports say Italian occupied Romagna districts of Bologna Ferrara Ravenna and Forli will resume normal conditions within a day or two. Meanwhile an automobile accident near Toulouse France killed Dr L Autre and four companions when a bridge collapsed. Negotiations continue between Canada and the Chinese republic over immigration control with a $500 head tax. The steamer Montmagny, reported lost, arrived at North Sydney N S.
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Italy
Romagna
Bologna
Ferrara
Ravenna
Forli
Dr. L. Autre
Toulouse
France
Bank Board Named To Name Governor Later
Washington reports President Wilson nominates Charles S Hamlin Paul M Warburg Thomas D Jones W C P Harding and A C Miller to the federal reserve board for terms ranging from two to ten years John B McGauren is named surveyor general of Colorado The Wheat belt banks are seen as in good condition as the new currency law takes effect and regional reserve system is prepared for autumn crop demands
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Washington
John B McGauren
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Simmons
St. Louis
Hamm
Federal Reserve System
John Skelton Williams
McAdoo
Thomas D. Jones
Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
Jones
Wilson
Princeton University
Railroads Win and Lose in Interstate Rate Ruling
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected a flat three percent increase but approved raises from one to five percent on some goods and possibly higher on others. It warned the public that food prices are not guaranteed to rise and denounced the railroads for pushing a five percent growth plan. The commission notes the rate system is vast and impacts many commodities. a final report is unlikely for about a month.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce
The Vagaries of Birds and Fruit Buds
The article notes wide seasonal differences in bud eating by birds affecting gooseberries and plums. It cites 1911-12 damage to gooseberries, then mild impact next winter, and little harm near the homestead during the recent season. A V Meerch discusses uncertain bird behavior toward fruit buds.
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A. V Meerch
Hardy Flowers From Frost to Frost
A catalog of hardy flowers by month lists species spanning March to September. It notes crocuses, English daisies, forget-me-nots, narcissi, lilies, violets, wisteria, bleeding heart, bellflowers, larkspur, foxgloves, phlox, roses, sweet williams, clematis, day lilies, hollyhocks, chrysanthemums.
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Phlox
Watering Plants Properly Says L. E. C.
The guidance emphasizes thorough soaking rather than frequent light dabs, noting outdoor rain is irregular. Water in the morning and place pots in a tub of water, letting soil darken before draining to avoid mischief from shallow watering.
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L. E C
Proper Care of Peas Seed Planting Advantage
Advice on pea cultivation noting early planting yields easier ground preparation and sturdier supports. It recommends light soil, firm wire netting as a lasting, cost effective trellis for years of use.
Allen's Woot-Hase Antiseptic Powder Ad
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Woot-Hase antiseptic powder for tired tender feet. It claims rest and comfort for swollen or nervous feet and makes dancing a delight. The copy urges not to accept substitutes and gives a sample address in LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen 3
Olmstest
LeRoy
N.Y
Adv
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LaSalle Street Trust & Savings Bank
Lorimer
Philippine Islands
W. A. Jones
Virginia
White House
United States Forestry Bureau
Lookout House
Westfield
Fred Erd
George Bird
Otto Walters
Dunkirk
Emmett Kennell
Shelbyville
Kennell
Col. Pp. C. Dodge
Charles Nuss
Sixth Street
Louisville
Samuel A. Cook
Neenah
Wisconsin Department of the Ga.r
Madison
Wis
Otto F Rerner
Antigo
United States Army
Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
William Lorimer
LaSalle Street Trust & Savings
Daniel V. Harkin
Lorimer Institution
Ida Raymond Broadhurst
George Broadhurst
Supreme Court
Giegerich
Goethe
Lincoln Park
Montmagny
North Sydney
N. 8
Federal Reserve Body
Charles S. Hamlin
P. M. Warburg
T. D. Jones
W. C. P. Harding
A. C. Miller
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
Lombard Fifth Ave
Quincy St
Jackson Boulevard
Lombard
Union
Northweste
LaSalle
Grand Central
Collins Prep
Nelson
Thomas Nelson & Sons Bible Publishers
Dept. C
Fourth Ave
New York City
Boomer & Boscuert Press Co
West Water St
Syracuse
Harold Somers
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
Parker
Towner County
Towner County Bank
Perth, N. C
Mansur
Minneapolis
New
Gowd“and Schoors
N. Bemidji
Minn
East Texas
East Tex Land Co
Nacogdoches
Tex
Arkansas
Thte
Wilkin & Cobb Devalls Blu
SPOHN
Spohn Medical Co
Goshen, Ind
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