Direct parcel post plan to cut living costs expands
Washington moves to proof its parcel post program delivering farm products directly to homes. Ten cities selected to test producer to consumer links. Senate panels deny a $50,000 fund claim in prison labor investigation. Wilson reflects on presidency in candid talk. A senate vote on constitutional women's suffrage fails 35 to 34.
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Post Ofice Department
Washington
Parcel Post
Senator Overman
Senate Lobby Committee
Senate
Coal operators and miners near strike averted in Chicago talks
In Chicago a conference yielded a two year extension of the existing wage pact after miners agreed to a six percent raise. Other items include judge Sanborn approving St Louis & San Francisco railroad debt cancellation and subsi diary transfers, Indiana Democrats nominating a state ticket and endorsing direct primaries, and a string of federal court verdicts and political developments across the nation.
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Chicago
Democrats of
Indiana
Indianapoli
Ind
United States
Benjamin F. Shively
Supreme Court
Frank M. Powers
Joseph Ibach
Dale Crittenberger
C. A. Greathouse
Federal District Court
Geiger
John F Jelke
John F. Jelke
Civil War News Abroad and Violent Incidents Reported
Rebels press toward Torreon with major clash near Hacienda Santa Clara leaving 106 Federals dead while rebels lose seven wounded and three killed. An American hostage Charles Ballard escapes across the Rio Grande during a cross border crossing. Huerta signals possible resumption of talks via John Lind. Ulster crisis tensions rise as officers resign. Aiala expedition reports losses near the Amazon. Venice maritime tragedy claims 50 lives after a torpedo boat sinks a small passenger steamer bound Venice Lido. Mercalli dies after testing Vesuvius. City of Sydney abandoned after running aground near Sambro rocks with 11 passengers and 86 crew saved.
President on Self Chief Executive Tells Newspaper Men
Woodrow Wilson confides to National Press Club members in Washington that he finds it hard to imagine himself as chief executive and feels a constant tension between public duty and personal identity. He describes urges to disguise himself, the burden of office, and contrasts between the office and his private self.
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Woodrow Wilson
National Press Club of
Washington
United States
Washington, D. C
National Press Club
Wilson
National Museum
Monument
Smithsonian Institution
Congressional Library
Plain Citizen
U. S. Troops Engage Federals Near Del Rio Evidence of Battle
Reports from multiple border towns detail a clash at McGee Crossing above Del Rio on the Rio Grande. U S cavalry returned fire after federal forces refused to cease, with several federals reportedly killed and one American wounded. Washington approved troop actions.
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Hagle Pass
Tex
McGee Crossing
del Rio
Rio Grande
Fourteenth Cavalry
Sibley
Fort Clark
Eagle Pass
Washington
United States
Juarez
Mex
Manuel Chao
Villa
Torreon
Gomez Palacio
el Paso
Hugh L. Scott
Bermajillo
Mexico
Gomez
Mier
Texas
Laredo
Matamoras
Noted Educator Slays Self in Stamford Rooming House
Harry Thurston Peck former Columbia professor of ancient languages shot himself in a Stamford rooming house after years of notoriety from a breach of promise suit filed by Esther Quinn. The 28 year professorship ended amid controversy. Peck later faced illness and a nervous breakdown after retirement.
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Stamford
Conn
Harry Thurston Peck
Columbia University
Doctor Peck
Columbia
Esther Qunn
Miss Quinn
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Kentucky
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Department of Corrections
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Wash
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Albany
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Segt
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New York
National Electric Signaling Company
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Herrera
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Charles Ballard
Carrizo Springs
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Mballard
Vera Cruz
Jose Rajos
Huerta
John Lind
Rajos
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Ulster
Gough
Santarem
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Roosevelt
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Swedish Council of State
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Sweden
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Slays
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