Old Guard Leaders Seek to Hedge on Convention
Washington on June 17 progressive Republicans within the conciliation committee oppose any move by the national committee to push reforms without a party convention. Senators Cummins Jones Crawford and representatives Anderson Crampton Rogers and others met, opposing an early address favoring a national convention after another meeting next Saturday.
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Washington
Republican Na Mann Committee
National Committee
Cumming
Hadley
Missouri
Jones
Crawford
Anderson
Minnesota
Crampton
Michiggan
Rogers
Massachusetts
Supreme Court Rejects Confiscatory Rail Rates
Washington June 17 the supreme court held railroad rates confiscatory for St Louis & Hannibal Kansas City Clinton Springfield and Chicago Great Western lines. It sustained rates for several others and upheld Oregon Arkansas and West Virginia rate decisions while noting not responsible for Mississippi levee costs. Rehearings denied in two cases.
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Washington
Supreme Court
St Louis
Quincy, Omaha & Kansas City Railroad
St. Joseph
Grand Island Railway
Arkansas
West Virginia
Tale of two thefts and revised justice
Philadelphia on June 17 Judge Harry A Hall of Elk county in a local court reconsidered sentences in two theft cases. Margaret Wise had been sentenced to six months in Moyamensing prison for stealing a ring valued under $100. Walter Shourds who stole 1 100 000 from a bank was released with no reprimand and no probation. The judge ordered Wise discharged and placed her on probation for a year.
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Philadelphia
Margaret Wise
Moyamensing
Harry A. Hall
Elk County
Mixes Wise
Walter 8. Shourds
Ank
Worsd
Miss Wise
Spotted fever claims third victim in Wyoming
Cheyenne June 17. J Nelson Miark an old man of Evanston Wyoming is dead at his home making the third victim in two weeks of spotted fever induced by wood tick bites. Kenneth Mof o a would Brower of Casper and Solomon Brown of Thermopolis were the other two victims.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
J. Nelson Miark
Evanston
Wiz
Kenneth Mofo
Airship Astra Torres Crashes in Farmborough England
June 12 reports say the Hritheh army airship Astra Torres had a serious accident on its first run near Farmborough England. The envelope tore and part of the craft was damaged. Crew members struggled to control the airship and bring it down safely with injuries uncertain.
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Farmborough
England
Hritheh Army
Astra Torres
Marth
Physicians Oppose Splitting of Fees Debate Opens
The 14th annual session of the American Medical Association opened in Minneapolis with Abraham Jacobs of New York presiding. Discussion centers on the secret division of fees and commissions, seen as a growing evil especially in large cities. The council reported varied prevalence by region. Dr. Isadore Dyer proposes Congress authorize a permanent Panama Canal sanitary monument, possibly a tropical disease hospital in the canal zone or the U.S.
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Minneapolis
Minn
American Medical Association
House of Debts
R. Abraham Jacobs
New Rk
University of Minnesota
Ameri Fh
Australia
South Africa
Judicial Council
Surgeonkind Specialisix
Council Fund
New England
South
Central Astates
Isadore Dyer
New Orleans
Panama Canal
Congresa
Currency Reform Message Finished in Washington
President Wilson completed a 1200 word currency reform message urging immediate banking and currency revision. The bill is expected to be introduced in both houses this week with plans to publicize the message within a week. He indicated no essential conflicts with advisers and anticipated a June 29 congressional address.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
House
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Owen and Glass
Senate
House Banking and Currency
Inasimidh Sas
Germans in America Congratulate Kaiser on Reign Anniversary
Berlin, June 17. An Andrew Carnegie led delegation of German Americans presented an address to Emperor William II congratulating him on 25 years of unbroken peace and progress. The message spoke for diverse US citizens united in advancing civilization and extending cordial relations with Germany.
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Berlin
William
Andrew Carnegie
Germany
Reduction Ordered For Carrying Coke Freight
Washington June 17 interstate commerce commission ordered reductions of about twenty percent on coke freight rates from the Connellsville region in Pennsylvania to furnaces and steel mills. The action comes amid nationwide efforts to cut transportation costs and reflect changes in demand.
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Washington
Connelleville
Pennsylvania
Furtares
Steel Anilix
Interstate Commerce Commisson
Pelkey Trial Set for Next Week in Calgary
The trial of Arthur Pelkey for manslaughter in connection with the May 4 fight involving Luther MacCarts in Calgary is scheduled to begin Thursday in front of Chief Justice Harvey. Tommy Burn, who protected the fight, will not be tried before the full court.
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Calgary
Alte
Arthur Pelkey
Luther MacCarts
Muay
Harvey
Supreme Court
Tommy Burn
Regulation Bill Aims IRS Control Of Stock Issues
Washington June 10 A bill to give the Interstate Commerce Commission control over all levels of stock by railroads or other common carriers was presented today by Senator Lewis of Ames It would require railroads to make a satisfactory showing of value to justify increases in price of securities, thus shaping railroad finance policy.
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Washington
Interstate Comerce Commission
Lewis
Ainels Tt
Securi
Lobby Investigation Tracks Conspiracy Over Free Sugar
Washington news reports that lobby activity centered on beet sugar interests and anti free sugar efforts. James J. Hill officials visited DC but denied lobbying on legislation. Printing clerk Anselm Wold described orders for Sugar At a Glance and franking of pro sugar material, with questions over document alteration. Senators clashed during testimony by F T Hathaway and Henry Oxnard on sugar policy and stock exposure amid Wilson era politics.
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Washington
Mr. Carroll
James J. Hill
Hill Roads
Anselm Wold
Truman G. Palmer
Lodge
Palmer
Senate
Wold
Overman
Wilson Girls to Keep House for President
In Washington on June 7, Miss Margaret Wilson the eldest daughter of the president and her sisters will rotate duties to keep house for their father while he is at the White House due to the currency turmoil. Margaret departs for a Midwest visit starting in Madison Wisconsin with Mrs. Joseph E Davies before joining her father later at their Cornish summer home.
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Washington
Margaret Wilson
White House
Margaret
Middle West
Joseph E. Davies
Madison
Wis
I Cornish
Papa
Frisco Police Seek Scandal Compromise
San Francisco June 17 efforts to compromise the police scandal by light sentences for guilty pleas failed. Fraink Frola, an officer convicted of sharing profits with bunce men, will be sentenced tomorrow. Seven other officers charged with conspiracy plead not guilty and stand trial as DA Fickert vows firm prosecution and full evidence.
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San Francisco
Fraink Frola
Bunce
Tomarroaw
Rome
Guprus
Fickert
Bulgaria Moves Toward Demobilization After Cabinet Shake Up
Bulgaria hosts a cabinet reconstruction announced as of June 14. European powers plan a collective call for demobilizing the Bulgarian army, signaling broader political shifts and anticipated actions by foreign powers.
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Dofla
Bulgaria
Tolaa
Six Die In Wreck On New Haven Line
Six people died in a Springfield express wreck near Stamford yesterday. The coroner opened an inquest at Bridgeport town hall while railroad and public utilities probes began. Wreckage was cleared and survivors, including Mrs W H Seeley, were identified. engineer Charles Doherty was located and to appear.
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Stemford, Tonn
Monn
Springfield Express
Hume
New York World
W. H. Seeley
Trdustiial
New Haven Railroad
Stamford Hospital
J. Kelly
Winthrop
Mmi
Phelan
Bridgeport
Town Hall
Public Utilities Commission
Charles Doherty
New Haven
Bartholdt Flays Prohibition Laws
Johnstown June 17 Representatives Bartholdt of Missouri sharply arraigned congress for pro prohibition and Bumptuary laws during the German day celebration. He urged liberal citizens to join in opposing Puritan restrictions and warned of a coming network of don'ts that will hamper freedom. He cited Taft’s veto and noted lobbyists pressuring lawmakers in national and state capitals.
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Johnstown
Congress
Bartholdt
Missouri
House
Senate
Taft
Courney
Buwitakers
United States
Uietr
Toy
Pia
Warship Name Change Delays Launch in Hamburg
In Hamburg on June 17 the ship once labeled RK refused to move from the stocks after christening as Derfbinger by General August Von Mackensen. A patriotic speech and champagne broke on the bow failed to lift the tide delay. The vessel bears the name of General George Von Derfflinger from the Thirty Years War.
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Hamburg
Germany
August von Mackensven
George von Derfflinger
Government Loses in Gil Land Suit
In Cheyenne on June 7 Judge Riner dismissed a government suit over oil sands valued at millions of dollars in California and Wyoming. The government sought 4 acres but the ruling voided claims that would affect thousands of other lands. The decision follows President Tufts order of 1903 aimed at conserving oil resources and safeguarding fuel oil for the Navy.
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Cheyenne
Whe
Midwest
California
Wyoming
Riner
United States District Cour
Tufts
United States Navy
Aged Man Killed by Train Near York Nebraska
Aged man was struck and killed by a freight train south of York Nebraska. The incident details include identification as about 65 years old with a setter dog found nearby and local sheriff or authorities investigating. The article appears to be an OCR fragment with garbled names and towns, but confirms a fatal train accident near York.
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York
Neb
Jone
Here
Wis
Goths
Sets Homestead Filing After Six Years Fight
Metre, SD June 16 The homestead filing entry of Frank Welsche Hel of Sully County reached the U S land office after a six year wait. A man named Wager had filed on the land and was escorted from prison where he served a term. His filing was contested but the contest was settled quickly. The Welschedel amier controversy lingered unresolved.
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Frank Welsche- Hel
Sully
United States Land Office
Wager
Welschedelamier
Abe
American Linseed Official to Visit City in Trade Dispute
American Linseed Co official Turreteaticata is due in the city amid disputes over membership refusals by the board of trade. H. Smith of Minneapolis, western manager of Ore Company, expected to arrive soon. The traffic bureau handles complaints about weights after Sioux City inspection refusal, with refunds issued to railroads and grain dealers following investigations led by Mr. Hell. R. H. Muhney, local manager, has been in the city only a few weeks amid ongoing tensions with the board of trade.
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Torreteaticata
American, Linseed Company
Linux City 7
Thide Land
H. Smith
Min-neapplix
Western
Ore Company
Board of Trade
American Lansped Company
Sioux City
The
Commercial Club
Hell
R. H. Muhney
Guidice Change of Venue to Glenwood in Murder Case
Henry Guidice, also known as Henry Wiley, an Italian accused in the murder of Howard Jones a Northwestern fireman, will be tried at Glenwood next Monday after Judge Wheeler granted a change of venue. Guidice, who reportedly confessed, pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
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Cornell Platts
Translace Guidice
Henry Wiley
Howard Jones
Northwestern
Glenwood
Wheeler
Guidice
Forming a New Sugar Trust Hinted by Witness
Washington hearings reveal Henry T. Oxnard says a new sugar trust could form if free sugar survives. He traces past reorganizations to the American Sugar Refining company and notes salary details while denying legislative pay for lobbying. The Senate lobby panel debates the anti free sugar side amid incomplete testimony.
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Washington
Henry T. Oxhard
American Bert Sugar Company
Senate Lobby Committee
Reed
Oxnard
Liter
American Sugar Refining Company
American Beet Sugar Company
Mignr
Senate
Zensior Walker
American Beet Sugar Association
United Jet Sugar Industry
Iowa Auto Party Pursued by Fremont Officers
A party of Iowa travelers from Riverton and Randolph led by Joe Samels and three daughters were chased for miles toward Los Angeles by J.T. Dibbs and Fremont police officer Coogan. The pursuit followed a street misadventure ending with capture and ensuing actions.
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Iowa Auto Party
Fremont
Neh
Joe Samels
Riverton
Thude
Randolph
Lew Angeles
J.T. Dibbs
Policeman Coogan
Samuels
Keilling
Horseons Limited
Gibby Sung
Trooper Fatally Wounds Comrade in Los Angeles Incident
In Los Angeles this May or June, George Nelson a trooper of the Ninn cavalry described as colored ramamuck fired five shots, fatally injuring Albert Jones and another trooper Tos Evate who was behind him. Jones died instantly as the weapon pierced his body.
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Los Angeles
George Nelson
Ninn Cavalry
Miebr Wre
Albert Jones
Jones
Tos Evate
Dis
Train Dispatchers Hold Convention in Los Angeles
Train dispatchers from the United States and Canada gathered in Los Angeles for the 2nd annual convention of the Train Dispatchers Association of America. No business was conducted today as delegates engaged in social activities and sightseeing. T. W. Kane of Livingston presided over official sessions.
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Los Angeles
Cal
United Stes
Canada
Lake steamers in crash both safe
Two Lake Superior steamers collided near Duluth. The Spalding arrived safely at Saint Marie with a stove damaged bow. The another vessel, the Snydur, towed Spalding to Duluth after the crash, with the forward deck showing damage but no injuries reported.
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Spalding
Lake Superior
Saint Ste Bia de Vatay
Tor
Rata Ee
Snydur
T Tollialow
Spaulding
Duluth
Sheta Gatte
Tobacco Tax Plan Rejected By Senate Finance Panel
Washington on June 1. The Senate finance committee unanimously rejected a graduated tobacco tax amendment. Attorney General McReynolds had urged the Hitshooka proposal as part of the tariff bill. The panel approved free stock and grain with a countervailing duty except oats and oatmeal duties.
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Washington
Senate Fnance Committee
Hitshcooka
McReynolds
Secretary Lane Maps Out His Power Policy
Washington D C June 17 The lower the rate charged to conquerors by electric power companies the lower will be the tax which the power companies must pay to the government Secretary Lane of the interior department announced this as the heart of the policy adopted am to the disposition of Water rights of the government He has pending before him several applications for rights to use the public lands and the waters of navigable streams for the development of electrical power He is opposed to making use of the waters as a source of revenue to the government but is in favor of requiring the fullest use of them for the benefit of the people.
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Washington, D. C
Lane
Interior Department
Strange Jurors to Try Strikers Cases
Trenton N J June 17 Supreme Court Justice Minturn ordered that Paterson silk mill strikers arrested may be tried by a jury from Hudson county drawn from Hud son adjacent to Passaic where Paterson lies Trials will occur in Passaic county Some leaders of the strike movement including William D Haywood Dario Tresu Odolph Diekis Hannah Libermen and Elizabeth Gurley Flynn remain to be tried for inciting to riot
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Trenton
N. J
Supreme Court
Minturn
Paterson
Hudson County
Passaic County
William JD. Haywood
Dario ‘Tresu
Odolph Diekis
Hannah Libermen
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
May Belmont shows true self as vaudeville act
Syracuse police arrested May Belmont, a vaudeville singer, who was revealed to be Harry Thompson, 27. Thompson had lived as a girl his entire life, with parents choosing to dress him in feminine clothes and give a female name. Born in the west, he debuted in vaudeville ten years ago and toured several states, eluding prior police checks by matrons despite being searched five times. Thompson described very dark hair reaching his waist and said he used an acid preparation to remove facial hair.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Belmont
Harry Thompson
Thompson
Speeding Up Work on Pending Tariff Bill
Washington June 17 Majority members of the Senate finance committee push to cut writerages in the Underwood tariff and add free provisions. They aim to have the tariff bill ready for the caucus by mid next week and plan to fix a date for returning Democratic senators from the West Virginia coal mine investigation. The Williams subcommittee tackled administrative provisions late last night to resolve issues for the main report.
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Washington
Finance Committee
Catiens
West Virginia
Williams
Ten Workmen Die As Subway Debris Buries Them
New York June 17 reports say the bar ty or John Green a driller was recovered from the Lexington avenue subway debris with nine other workers buried in a cavern of broken rock Saturday night. Ten bodies have been recovered in total.
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New York
Barty
John Green
Lexington Avenue Subway
Beef Shortage Felt as Cattle Prices Soar
Hoag June 16 report notes cattle prices reaching a new peak for a normal year with steers selling around 9.20 per cwt and receipts at 18,000 to 25,000, highlighting focus on a beef shortage and Agriculture Department actions.
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