Congress Expected to Adjourn After a Week
Washington June 14 A movement for early adjournment gains pace as the senate and house leaders seek to finish business next week. A canal type decision is expected by Friday, with Taft Cannon and Hepburn aiming to settle the Panama canal issue before adjournment. Lawmakers also sent the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill to conference and considered other measures. Representative Sherman of New York introduces a bill to charge railroads interstate 2 cents per mile with a uniform mileage system to be sold nationwide.
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Docks Fire Destroys Savannah Steamer Essex
On June 13 a blaze wiped out Savannah docks of Merchants and Miners. The steamer Essex burned. about 40 crew escaped except three who died. Two others missing, feared dead or drowned. Fire threatened ships outside but was contained. losses estimated at 1 million dollars.
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Labor Follows Appeal with Threat in Wisconsin
Labor tensions surface as German imperial attaché Nicola Kaumanns surveys northern Wisconsin timber lands for a German colony program. In Washington the Bookbinders Union presses for Congress to act, warning threats may become formal demands if calls go unanswered. Local tragedy and state news include a Decatur widow’s suicide and Kentucky school integration ruling, with Wisconsin G A R naming John W. Ganes as department commander.
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New Orleans Alert for Yellow Fever Precautions
New Orleans and state health boards announce a new two tier inspection system to guard against yellow fever outbreaks. Areas outside a closely watched district are under surveillance with every physician coordinating with health authorities. Six percent blocks under special supervision cover districts where the epidemic began or was most severe last summer.
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Wisconsin German Colony Scheme Backed by State Capital
The state and Wisconsin residents joined a colonization company to establish a German farmer colony in Wisconsin. The company has a capital of 10 million dollars, with heavy state and local investments backing the project.
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Empire Sold at Corinto Escapes Seizure by U S
City of Mexico reports that the steamship Empire, docked at Corinto in Nicaragua, has been sold to the Nicaraguan government and cannot be seized by the United States while aiding Guatemalan rebels.
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U W Meets in Canada at Thirty Third Session Montreal
The 33rd session of the supreme lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen opened in Montreal Quebec with about 150 delegates from various lodges in the United States and Canada. Supreme Master Workman Narvis of Musquine Iowa presided. Preliminary business covered at Jay's Sessions.
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Mutiny Spreads in Army Among Russian Troops
St. Petersburg reports say mutinous sentiment rises among the army as revolutionists intensify propaganda. The minister of war notes mutinies in a dozen places and the emperor and court are alarmed by the rapid spread of unrest among troops.
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Homecoming events at Louisville Armory amid rain
Cloudy skies and steady rain greeted the first official day of homecoming week in Louisville. Most events were moved indoors to the Walnut Street armory, drawing a capacity crowd for speeches by Mayor Barth Governor Beckham and Henry Watterson. Louise Lee Hardin received a gold medal for conceiving the homecoming idea as the ceremony closed.
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NOTHER CHURCH ELECTS OFFICERS AT ANNUAL MEETING
A Boston event reports the Mother Church election of Willis P. Gross as president William B. Johnson as clerk and Stephen A. Chase as treasurer at the new temple. The treasurer noted about 40 000 members and ample cash to cover expenses. Several thousand were unable to attend and were notified of a second meeting with identical proceedings.
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Pittsburg To Take Suburb Consolidation Plan Victory
Pittsburg voters approved consolidation with Allegheny by about 25,000 in Pittsburg yesterday while Allegheny votes favored against the plan by roughly 6,000. Allegheny plans to seek court action to block the consolidation despite Pittsburg’s majority margin.
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Degree for King of Italy at Penns 150th commencement
The 11th commencement of the University of Pennsylvania was held today and the degree of doctor of law was conferred upon King Victor Emanuel of Italy. Princeton Receives Gifts. Commencement day was observed at Princeton University and the degree of doctors of laws conferred upon several prominent men. The university announced gifts. German Ambassador Talks. Urbana Urbana. The feature of the exercises at Illinois on the last day was an address by Baron Boeck von Sternberg, ambassador from Germany to the United States.
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Moyer and Haywood Stay No Successors Nominated
Denver June 13 Western Federation of Miners virtually reelected Charles H Moyer president and William D Haywood secretary treasurer by making no nominations for these offices Incumbents jailed hold over until successors elected A parachute balloon ascent in Monrow Parker S D saw aeronaut Bev Ward fall to death Ward had worked as an aeronaut for 20 years
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Epitome of Doings in Congress Yesterday
Washington June 1 official records recount Senate and House actions yesterday. The entrance report on state related measures was withdrawn. The appropriation bill advanced, amendments discussed, and the Tillman bill to prohibit certain actions received committee referral.
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Bryan endorses Cummins plan for joint governor meeting
St. Petersburg June 1 William J and Mrs Bryan arrived from Berlin and will stay until Friday before sailing to Stockholm and Christiania. Bryan fully endorses Governor Cummins of Iowa plan for a meeting of state governors to seek concerted action toward a constitutional amendment providing for separation of senator by popular vote.
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Pocomoke City Lynching Ends in Death of Man Named Watson
A mob in Pocomoke City Maryland lynched Tyeki Ned Watson a Black man accused of assaulting his employer near Kings Creek in Somerset County. Police attempted to protect him as he was moved toward a train. Shots fired resulted in his death while authorities fought the crowd.
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Miners Refuse Settlement After Scale Committe Report
Indiana district miners reject the Joint scale committee report on terms for adjusting differences with speculators. A bitter strike dispute continues, with a clash ending in a shot fired during an arrest attempt near Joliet. Meanwhile, unrelated items note a 3 percent semiannual dividend and royal ceremony plans in Europe, plus degrees conferred at Columbia University.
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President disclaims interference in Iowa politics and scandal
A lengthy report details President Roosevelt denying interference in Iowa political affairs amid a lurid case involving Mrs. Moses Kaufman wife of a wealthy brewer and a young woman employed as a domestic. The piece cites remarks attributed to Secre tary Shaw and notes Davenport and Washington connections, with references to reactions from Republicans and the public, amid a broader political controversy.
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Bridge firms fined five hundred dollars each in alleged violations
Sandieks TG and Sutie Drow faced 500 dollar penalties after being accused of violating the Varentinie antetnet law. The list of implicated firms includes Caton Mirasil Ton Kine Bellefontaine and Mount Vervon beldee. Agencies report all parties withdrew related preliminary motions, rendering the outcome largely procedural.
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Beveridge Amendment Provisions Strengthened by Change
Early report notes the Beveridge Amendment’s sanitary inspection provisions are retained with modifications amid House debate in Washington. The cost questions of meat pricing and packing are highlighted as lawmakers consider plan details and potential reductions in wartime appropriation.
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Patrick Secures Appeal for Stay Granted by Court
A stay was granted on appeal days after attorney Lindsay Weir of New York secured permission from four state supreme courts. Justice Day ruled the case appealable and set the appeal to be heard by the supreme court in October.
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Embracing Young Lady Not Serious
A fragmented report from Somenow UK details allegations at a chartilon committee. It references Illingis Soldiers' Orphans Home at Norval and Superintendent McCaulley, noting exoneration for some and discipline for others amid disputed statements and moral debates.
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Presidents of Coal Roads to Testify at June 21 Hearing
The article notes that the presidents of major coal carrying railroads are to testify on June 21 in Washington. Officials will be notified and the committee press plan is to have the denumninairo ready. The date and location are confirmed as Washington for the hearings.
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Arrests Result of Jett's Confession in Jackson
In Jackson Kentucky on July 3, Calahan and Etter Stargis were arrested following Jett's confession. They face charges tied to the murder of Cassiveral and the assault on Hargle, connected to the Curtis Jett case.
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