Hughes Fame Won in Probe of Insurance
Charles Evans Hughes rose to prominence through the gas and insurance probes in New York, later becoming governor and then associate justice of the U S Supreme Court. Born in 1862 in Glens Falls, he trained at Brown, Columbia Law, and Cornell, shaping sweeping reforms and earning national acclaim. He led major insurance legislation, modernized banking and tax systems, and served as governor before his 1910 Supreme Court appointment. His family includes son Charles E. Jr. and daughters Helen and Catherine.
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Washington, D. C
Charles Evans Hughes
New York State
Hughes
Glenn Falls
N. Y
New York City
Madison
Coilgate) University
Hamilton
Sophmore
Brown University
Delaware Academy
Delhi
Columbia Law School
New York
Columbia
Cornell University
Stephens Gas
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Taft
Supreme Court
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Alps
Adirondacks
Charles E. Jr
Helen
Catharine
Ricaut and American Officials Brace for Border Bandit Threat
General Alfredo Ricaut arrives at Nuevo Laredo to lead Mexican forces against bandit Luis de la Rosa, easing tension after a near cross border raid. General Funston and General Mann praise cooperation, anticipate suppression of lawlessness south of Laredo, with a $1000 bounty noted for De la Rosa. Recruiting for National Guard to war strength continues in Texas, with officers dispatched and court martial risk for noncompliance.
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Luis de la Rosa
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Alfredo Ricaut
Funston
William A. Mann
Ricaut
de la Rosa
Mexico
United States
Brownsville
Mann
Matamoras
Ricault
Rio Grande
Texas
Carranza
Ferguson
National Guard
Hoover
San Antonio
Perfume soothes lion in breakthrough scent test
The New York Sun reports a simple method to calm lions. Charles Smith of a Chicago menagerie demonstrated by wafting attar of roses over a handkerchief. King Leo sniffed the scent and allowed contact, showing the aroma’s tranquil effect on wild beasts.
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New York Sun
Charles Smith
Chicago
Smith
Coliseum
Leo
Pebbles for Thirst On the March in the Guardian
The Manchester Guardian asks the best thirst quencher on the march and reports officials recommend weak tea or sterilized water while soldiers are urged to drink sparingly. Veterans offer pet theories from Tangerine to liquorice. A tiny smooth stone kept the tongue moist becomes a cheaper, steady remedy, with one sergeant blaming a missing pebble for a lost favorite.
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Manchester Guardian
Vote of Confidence Denied Italy Cabinet Resigns
In Rome on June 10 the Salandra cabinet lost a confidence vote 198 to 141 and resigned immediately. The king is expected in Rome. a grand national ministry is planned. This is the second resignation of the Salandra administration amid wartime crises and shifting Austro Italian fronts.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Salandra
Galicia
Italy
Trentino
Monte Concizo
Astico
Franklin Lane Emerges As Prime Hughes Successor Candidate
Franklin K. Lane Secretary of the Interior is viewed as the leading possibility to replace Justice Hughes on the United States Supreme Court. President’s inner circle favors Lane, with John W. Davis also named as a contender and Missouri’s former Governor Jos. W. Folk launching a campaign for the seat.
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Washington, D. C
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Justice Hughes
United States Supreme Bench
Hughe
Lane
John W. Davis
Department of Justice
Jos. W. Folk
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Bench
Blue Jay Wins Rat Dispute At New Jersey Farm
Brookdale New Jersey correspondent for the New York Sun reports a farm dispute near the Passaic county line where a black hen, a game rooster, and a guinea hen fought over a crippled rat for nearly an hour. A blue jay then retrieved the rat and flew to a corn crib, ending the contest and earning species honors.
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Samuel Dood
Passaic
Brookdale
N. J
New York Sun
Uncertain Fate for San Antonio Collectorship in Washington Draw
Port Arthur protest hearing on elimination of the Port Arthur collectorship is postponed to Tuesday. McAdoo weighs reorganizing Texas districts as officials fear the San Antonio post may be created but unclear who will fill it. Senators Sheppard and Culberson have not yet decided whom to recommend, with Rabb a debated candidate amid regional tensions.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
San Antonio
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Port Arthur
Frank Babb
Laredo
A. H. Evans
Eagle Pass
Sheppard
Culberson
Rabb
Baltimore
Jabb
Lucio Blanco
Garner
Burleson
Gregory
Brodix
Frank Rabb
Washington
Cornell Crews Gain Courtneys Coaching In Poughkeepsie
Charley Courtney known as the Old Man of rowing will coach Cornell crews at Poughkeepsie. Although illness limited his time, Ithaca supporters expect their rowers to repeat in the classic on June 17.
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Charley Courtney
Cornell
Courtney
Poughkeepsie
Ithaca Colege
Congressman Garner Responds to Laredo Rabbs Removal
Garner tells Laredo residents his hands are tied as Rabb’s position is abolished following an administrative reorganization meant to improve service. He offers no sorrow over the change while citizens protest the switch.
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Mr. Rabb
Congressman Garner
Laredo
Mr. Garner
Turkish forces reorganized and strengthened fronts in Asia Minor
June 10 report from Constantinople says Turkey has reorganized its army, sending three new corps to the Caucasus and bolstering all lines. The general staff aims to shield Bagdad from a Russian push from the north and northeast. Armenian front plans foresee a large offensive as Russians retreat toward Erzerum. The Tanin cites 1,200,000 men on the Caucasus front.
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Constantinople
Asia Minor
Caucasus
Bagdad
Armenia
Erzerum
Tanin
Turkey
Mexican general Gavira recalled to Mexico City
General Gavira, commander of Mexican forces on the frontier, was urgently summoned to Mexico City this evening. His orders, signed by War Minister Obregon, led to General Francisco Gonzales succeeding Gavira. The move caused a sensation in Juarez as Gavira departed on a special train without comment amid rumors he invited General Pershing and would soon face authority.
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EL Paso
Tex
Gavira
Frontier Zone
Mexico City
Obregon
Francisco Gonzales
Juarez
Pershing
Typhoid Germs In Water Linger After Recovery
The Youths Companion notes the typhoid bacillus can persist after recovery and its secretions remain a danger. It cites Dr. Houston of London water, showing harmless organisms in water kill typhoid germs in about ten days and urges reservoir storage of three weeks to render water safe. He even tested by drinking infected water after three weeks and suffered no ill effects.
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Houston
London
A Stage Tale of Samson and Alexander at St James
The report notes Sir George Alexander drawing crowds at the St James theatre in a delightful comedy. An anecdote recalls his birth name Samson and a manager's jest about changing names to please fame, linking Samson to a stage-struck origin and audience appeal.
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George Alexander
London
St. James Theater
Sir George
Samson
Alexander
Pittsburg
New York Guardsmen Ready to Go to Mexican Border
Twenty thousand New York guardsmen volunteer to pay their own costs for service in Mexico if intervention occurs. Lt. J. W. O Mahoney arrives from General O Ryan to urge Pershing to request full New York state militia. He says almost all 20 000 guardsmen are eager for service across infantry artillery cavalry machine guns and support units.
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Columbus
N. M
New York
Mexico
J. W. O'Mahoney
New York Coast Artillery Corps
O'Ryan
New York National Guard
Pershing
O'Mahoney
Funston
New York State
German Artillery Bombarding Forts Near Verdun
German artillery attacks on Souville Tavannes and Fort St Michel near Verdun continue, according to a French war office statement. No infantry assaults were reported on the Meuse banks as violence concentrates along the Verdun front with heavy action at Avecourt Fumin and Chapitre.
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Paris
Souville
Tavennes
Fort Vaux
Verdun
War Office
Fort St. Mihiel
Meuse
Verdun Front
Avecourt
Fumin
Chapitre
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