Legislators on Stand in Barnes Case at Syracuse
In Syracuse New York on May 17 William Barnes prepared to resume testimony to face further cross examination by defense counsel in a libel suit seeking eighty thousand dollars. The case centers on alleged attempts to influence voters from the state legislature during the 1910s and involves references to Theolors Topnovelt and Colonel Roosevelt era politics. Witnesses expected include men who were in the state senate when the body was deadlocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes Tibet
Roosevelt
Barnes
William Loeb
Soul Stary
Dam Work Continues Despite Rising Water Levels
In Austin Texas on May 17 a night shift and day shift keep the dam construction moving. The structure is completed to spec as waters fall 20 feet below the lake surface. The plan envisions ongoing work with up to 90 feet of water in the lake.
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Austo
Atistin
Tex
Hagens Pass
Travis Atreet
Maxwell Agency
Amd
Maxwell
Cotton Seed Crushers Hold Convention in Birmingham
The nineteenth annual convention of the Intermatal Cyan Seed Crushers Association met in Birmingham Alabama with J J Culbertson of Texas vice president delivering the address. War conditions limit foreign trade while prospects for cotton seed products grow with new markets and rising demand. Bids to standardize grades and improve industry practices were urged as the association considers a unified grading system and president’s role. A separate ICC order sets June 22 for arguments on western freight rate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Crowmerce
J. J. Culbertson
Parts
Tex
Vicw
Intermatic Cyan Seed Crushers’ “Association
United Etorta
Caotda
Weason
Prent
Dent Ives
Theaker
Unis Asuelation
Washington, D. C
Western
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stranded Canadian Unemployed Seek U S Entry
Unemployed Canadian workers travel through rain and mud toward the United States border seeking entry as an “army” of 3000 to 4000 more plan to follow. Leaders say they will present themselves to U S immigration officials upon arrival to obtain work. The group, weakened by exposure and hunger after leaving Winnipeg, faces potential border tensions as authorities anticipate their approach.
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Imerson
Siantobe
Winnipeg
Unite States
United States
SDI
Canada
Labor and law hearings under way in Washington
Washington May 17 The Federal Industrial Relations Commission resumed hearings on labor relations. Clarence Darrow Walter Drew and James Emory testified as representatives of labor and industry. A public correspondence involving John D. Rockefeller Jr and Try L. Lee was discussed. Drew defended injunctions in labor disputes while critics cited unfair court enforcement. The session follows coverage of a broad educative campaign.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Industrial Relations Commision
Clarence 9. Darrow
Inter
Walter Urew
Chist
National Erection Association
James A. Emory
National Association of Manufacturers
Pasalng Hallwaen
John Cockefeller
Try L. Lee
Joe
Rockefeller
Atrike
Chehwan Walan
Wilson
Ammons
Colorado
Mt. Rocke-fellers
Aft
Corporation of Labor Unionn
Kie Nald
Drew
Thaw Delay Contest In New York Court
A contested bid to post pone Thaws hearing before Supreme Court Justice Hendrick was argued as his lawyers seek a jury trial. Frank Cork, representing the state, asked for delay to allow an appeal while Thaw’s side claims he is sane and has summoned fifty witnesses to prove it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K
Supreme Court
Justiny Hendrick
Ttis
Frank W. Cork
Thas
Matteawnon
No Vote For War Observed Here In Olympia
United States Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington would not cast a vote for war on the basis of sustaining a citizen’s right to go abroad. The observance titled Pence Sunday stressed a pacific stance and opposed entering new hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Wasu
United States
Wesley L. Jones
Washington
Unions Oppose War Push In Washington Delegates Urged
The Chicago Federation of Labor adopted resolutions urging the American Federation of Labor to convene a convention in Washington. Delegates should oppose any war program. The body resolved to support President Wilson's stance.
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Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
American Federation of Tahor
Washington
Wilson
Toll Road 11 to Medina Lake Subject at San Antonio Meeting
A planned toll road to Medina Lake near San Antonio advances at a mass meeting at the Gunter hotel. Officials propose an $86,000 toll road company to fund construction and maintenance, with strong local business support noted by automobilist leaders.
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San Antonio- Medina Dam
Madina
Medina Lake
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Mmcorpori~ion
Antonia Automobile
Ub Tall Romi Company
Willab H. Furlong Jr
Automobily Club
Toll Bead Company
Tol
Fins
Fortong
Willem G Furlong Jr
Automobile Club
UN Project
Trent
Bualneg
Thea Dam
Pur
Jang
Medina River
Haly
Wy Jorn
Redina
Wien
Avery
Mnico
Medina Lake Boat Ing Company
Avery |i
Tle Couree
Westing Company
San Anionio
Indlezla
Medine Lake
Travis Club
Martin J. Arnold
Arrival list at the St Anthony hotel in Texas
The report lists numerous guests staying at the St Anthony in San Antonio Texas and other hotels. Names include John W Crege Browns Siig Texas Mrs W B Storton Coivnel Christi Tex H R Harvey Fort Worth Tex S A Syalth Jr Kansas City Helen Tenker Brevport La Mrs A G Sheffer Tex Mather and others as new arrivals at the St Anthony the Gunter and the Menger in Galveston Waco and surrounding cities.
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Ang
John W. Crege
Browns Siig
Tex
SS Anthony
Mra
W. B.storton
Cothne
Yh Guner
Cohn
Paths Mens
Witeon
Datag
Ter
St Anthony
H.R Harvey
Wort Worth
S. A. Syalth Jr
Kansas
H. H. Starcks
Eeputn
Jared
Waco
Trex
Foreclosure threat reshapes International Great Northern rail
In Houston May 1 a foreclosure sale of 50 090 000 bonds of the International and Great Northern Railway is planned within the next few months. Central Trust Company of New York, trustee, holds the bonds and a court conference was held with all interests to map the reorganization. Attorneys are outlining dates and terms of the proceeding.
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Houston
Tex
International & Great Northerp Rail
Ie Central Trust Company of
New York
Burne
United States Court
Children’s Day Observed Across Churches and Schools
Sunday marked Children’s Day with programs by Bundas Schools and local churches. Performances featured infant to youth participants, a processional, solos and recitations, plus a pantomime Rock of Ages. The event concluded with receptions and reflections on the theme The World for Christ.
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Bai Antonio Sundaes
Bundas
Laure
Christian Roldiers
Bach
Christ
Misa Murlyt Kokernot
Ana Mra H. L. Cray
Gray
John Turner
Rose Osman
McKinley Avenue Methodist Church
Gas
Jon Hartsfield
W. L. Cory
John Sugvall
Bonner Medard Mann
Miss Lautts Bridgeman
Wut eh She Wii Armor of Cyd and School Day Program
A historical program listing songs and readings including Charles Hili and works by Me Nerethy Highard and Dorothy Covi aragy classt Lille. The event featured speeches, a Bible reading, a chorus by Noemie Men’s Bible Clava Quartet, and arrangements directed by Mrs Husk and colleagues.
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Charles Hili
Nerethy Highard
Dorothy Coviaragy
Lille
Hinguman
Aliss Rosebud Tanke
Wong
Moore
Philthes
Katherine Hurl
Noemie Men's Bible
Clava Quartet
Husk
Mew Ghestuwte
Are. Waits
Confederate Dead Remembered Sunday Service Notes
A damaged account recalls Confederate Dead Remembered Sunday in San Antonio with Daughters of the Confederacy and United Confederate Veterans, public remarks, bugle calls, prayers, and a benediction. Speeches honor fallen soldiers, led by local figures, with readings and songs marking the ceremony and Taps.
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San Antonio
Byndig
Albert Sidney Jubostein
Cato
Confederacy
Nxeretex Llega
Frederica Ramano
Unite States Cavalry
Chewie
Samee T. Clikgentos
Mos Weber
Cpt Chapin A. Donny
Albert Sidney Johnatan
Epibatsin
Aunt Mara
Enidior
Spenner
B. Boe Ohneter
Russian Losses Heavy In West Front Defeat Report
Taaffe reports from West that Russians suffered very heavily in their defeat. A Forty-eighth division was dispersed and Russian commander Andrin and staff were captured by a baggage escort behind the Austrian front amid reports of denied losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berl Atay
Snyville
Overaedawa
Taaffe
West
Gu- Hels
Calomel dangers blamed in old liver cure claims
A scolding of calomel as a harmful mercurial drug and a plug for Dodson’s Liver Tone as a safe alternative. The text denounces calomel for damaging the liver and bones, urging readers to buy a vegetable liver tonic to restore health, with warnings about side effects and a money-back promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dadson
Slaying of Her Babies Prompts District Attorney Action
In New York day one reports the district attorney plans a health case against Mae Walters amid a court inquiry into the death of her children. Evidence cites alleged poisoning and motive linked to a prior divorce filing. Witnesses recount a troubled home in a Bromely apartment as investigators probe the family’s arrangements and custody.
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New York
Qfida S. Walters
Ana Turer
John
Ana Tooreltn
Ted Ship
Ole
Pyr
Annie
Heath
Mae Walters
Booth
Caroling
Giddings Rogers
Etrena
Motor Car Upkeep Under the Microscope
An early 20th century notice promotes Maxwell cars and a touring test, detailing a week long evaluation of fuel and maintenance costs. The author outlines mileage, fuel economy, and mechanical reliability, promising daily reports to a local newspaper and urging readers to consider the costs of motoring with Maxwell.
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Levine’s A Man's Store
Goodall Palm Beach
Wilson Bros
Paris
Levine
Alamo Plaza
Cotton Seed Crushers
Orel
Nervous Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem
N, C
U. 8
Commission On Industrial Relations
Prasentik
Bammer
Thaw Delay
Tikely
Sanity Hearley
Senafir Jones
Peacy
St Tofswyla
Chicago Federation
Royston
Canguinsa
Ensred
Staley
Amy Eltizen
Yudean
Meneyspors
U.S
G. N
Beriy
Wire
Aubtin
Mimbats
Women’s Bankers Association
Thesday
Texas Bankers’ Association
Mint Leffler Corbett
Avatin National Hank
Women's Associaion
Mary EB. Gearing
University
Austin Menvers
Cho Yo
Az Fp
Mineral Springs
Texas
Empress Theaters
Hanis
Portland
Ore
Empress
Marcus Loew
John W. Convidine
Dograms
Consinine
Palm Beach
Telat
Wea
Walters Te Postpornd Beene
Conlittin
Ncivet
Itc
Chrisie
Mterauine
Daseline
Cyre
Antoolo
de Guarantee Motor Car Company
Soure
Reu
Vance Musyell
Bellar
Pwitty
Wwe
Medina Dam
Hoa
Uel
Geery
Essk
Acre Bop
Aegor Tomb
Wrens
Usweftighesey
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