Fear of Opposition. Cable bill stays stalled in Senate
Washington June 11 The House struck out the enacting clause of the Corliss Pacific cable measure by 116 to 77, denying a test of the Dalzell substitute authorizing a private company to lay a submarine cable. Debates featured Shackleford Mann Morrell Tompkins versus Richardson Newlands Loud Cannon with opposed warnings on cost, feasibility, and government control.
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Senate Debates On Election of Senators By People
In Washington the Senate defeated a motion to discharge the privileges and elections committee from considering a constitutional amendment for popular Senate elections. Leaders argued for and against the measure, with opponents warning of potential public ignorance and political manipulation. A House bill extending passport issuance to Porto Rico and the Philippines was passed.
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Debated Week Likely for Philippine Civil Government Bill
Washington June 11 House rules committee tentatively set dates from the 18th to the 25th for debate on the Philippine civil government bill. The bill's amendment and substitute opportunities remain under review. Senate panel favors ratifying a Danish West Indies treaty protocol. Treasury reports list civil war related allowances for Ohio and other items. Confirmations by the Senate include several Maryland and Tennessee officials and consuls in Czechoslovakia and Nottingham.
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Walter Howard Dies In Asheville Journalist and War Correspondent
Walter Howard prominent in newspaper and journalistic circles died in Asheville today from lung trouble after a period of ill health. A longtime staff writer for the New York Journal he served as war correspondent during the Spanish American War and was later manager of the paper's European bureau.
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New York Journal
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Body of Louisa Schaffer Found Dead in Park
Columbus police report the domestic Louisa Schaffer was found dead in a city park. She was last seen leaving home and officials indicate foul play. The case is under investigation with few details available.
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Louisa Schaffer
Mitchell Confident President Of The Miners Says We Are Going To Win
Wilkesbarre Pa June 11 Mitchell declares the anthracite strike complete and predicts victory. He cites 25 500 WV mine workers on strike and notes continued WV and VA activity. Arrests of leaders for alleged injunction violation occur in Fairmont as unions plan legal moves while Wyoming Valley remains quiet.
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Mackay
Springer
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Fairmont
Bond
William A
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Duryea
Wyoming Valley
Labor Chief Wright in talks with railroad heads on strike
New York report says Carroll D. Wright United States labor commissioner met with President Truesdale of the Lackawanna and President Fowler of the Ontario and Western. Wright stated he is examining strike issues not yet known to the public and suggested a solution is near though he could not confirm an immediate settlement.
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Truesdale
Lackawanna
Fowler
Ontario & Western
Wright
Strike Leaders Arrested In Monongah Mine War
Eight hundred fifty striking miners marching through the Monongah region were served with injunctions naming leader Thomas Haggerty Mother Jones and other United Mine Workers organizers. A dozen leaders were later arrested in Fairmont for violating the injunction. The mass walkout collapsed as many returned to work.
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Fairmont
Millers May Unite in Chicago Talks
Chicago June 11 There is talk of consolidation of the Millers Federation and the Millers Association Both organizations hold their annual sessions in Chicago simultaneously The Millers National Federation comprises about 1000 of the largest millers in the United States The Millers National Association includes roughly 1 percent of the smaller millers Eckhart of this city is mentioned in connection with the talks.
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Millers’ Federation
Millers’ Association
Millers’ National Federation
United States
Millers’ National Association
Eckhart
Flour trade aims to boost American millers against Europe
The two organisarians believe they will secure from trunk lines the same export flour rate as wheat, giving American mills more competitiveness. They seek to extend the American flour trade to every market worldwide.
Brewers pledge 500 for Ben Bolt memorial in Saratoga
In Saratoga on June 1 the United States Brewers' Association adopted a resolution to contribute 500 to a monument fund to honor Dr. Thomas Dunn English author of Ben Bolt. The Society of American Authors will erect the memorial and the move follows their annual convention. In Pittsburg on June 11 the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers' Association opened its two day meeting at Hotel Henry with about 200 members. key business includes a bill in Congress to reduce distiller tax.
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United States Brewers’ Association
Society of American Authors
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Popiesh
Pittsburg
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Hotel Henry
Congress
Neely Freed Under Amnesty Bill For Cuban Crimes
Havana reports that C F W Neely, sentenced March 24 to ten years and fined 546701 for Cuban postal frauds, was released today under a U S amnesty law signed June 9 by President Palma for Americans convicted in Cuba during the occupation. Other cases saw Reeves pardoned and Rathbone freed on bail, with Rathbone seeking a new trial.
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Estes G. Rathbone
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Storms Cause Wide Damage Across Illinois Towns
A storm system struck Champaign and nearby towns causing extensive destruction. In Champaign a barn burned with farm implements and a horse lost its life. telegraph and telephone lines failed and streetcars halted. Covington reports heavy fruit tree damage and rising Wabash river levels threatening thousands of acres of corn. Clinton suffers severe wind damage including roof loss on a new electric building and a church cupola torn away as trees and lines fall.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Ind
Wabash
Clinton
Presbyterian
Storms Across Midwest Cause Rail Disruptions and Property Loss
Reports from Latham Paxton Des Moines and Corinth detail tornado and storm damage. A bridge washout on the Illinois Central near Latham injured crew members. In Paxton cars derailed by rain and wind. Des Moines notes Jordan Ames Burlington damage and the steamer Comet sinking without loss of life. The Iowa Central tornado near Corinth derailed an empty train with no injuries.
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Clarence
Des Moines
Iowa
Jordan
Boone
Askaloosa
Burlington
Iowa Central
Corinth
Tornado Toll In Detroit Minn Home Fire Aftermath
Detroit Minn June 11 The list of those killed in Monday afternoon tornado includes Mrs Eiberg and four children of Andrew Hiim two girls aged thirteen and eleven and two boys aged fifteen and six The Hiim family had five other children injured Mrs Hium was hurt probably fatally while Mr Hium was unscathed Thirty farm families affected by the disaster.
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Quay Tops Slated Ticket as Pennypacker Nominated Governor
Harrisburg Pa June 11 Judge Samuel W Pennypacker of Philadelphia was nominated for Governor over Attorney General John P Elkin of Indiana Pa by a 206 to 152 vote at the Republican state convention Senator Quay was unanimously chosen state chairman and will campaign for the ticket Elkin pledged support but his faction failed to secure a unamended unanimous resolution with Elkin earlier backing from Governor Stone and other admin officials and Quay directing Pennypacker s campaign in the race
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Renomination at Maine GOP convention with Shaw address
Governor John E. Hill and Amos L. Allen win renomination at the Maine Republican convention in Portland. Secretary Leslie M. Shaw delivers the main speech urging stability in tariff policy and praising trust busting, while referencing Civil War era ideals and the unity of the two political schools.
Soldier quality as issue in American politics
The passage argues that five years of Republican achievements and few lapses should be borne by a patriotic people without exploitation. It states the issue is not whether the American soldier is first-class, but that the army’s conduct reflects national character rather than party politics.
Momotombo in Action Dark Volcano Vapor Clouds
Nicaraguan volcanoes Momotombo and Santa Maria have been erupting dark tall columns of vapor and gas from cratered cones on the range west of Lake Managua, alarming nearby towns as observers report the activity in recent days. The report notes unrest and concern among residents over the volcanic emissions and potential hazards.
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Nicaragua
Momotombo
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Chicago May Be Beerless Affects Brewing Workers Strike
Chicago reports brewing firm officers refuse to reinstate thirty brewery drivers helpers who struck for a higher wage scale. Unions allied with the firms threaten a general strike, claiming organized action could halt beer movement from involved breweries. Leaders demand wage parity, while bosses warn against rehiring and may not reinstate.
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United States Brewing Company
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Brewing Trades Council
Expo directors approve Sunday closure contract
St Louis June 1 President David Francis authorized by exposition directors to sign with Leslie M Shaw secretary of the treasury a contract in which the fair management pledges not to operate the world’s fair on Sundays at any time. The action follows Secretary Shaw’s request to meet the federal act provision allocating 35 million dollars, tied to the contract requirement.
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Leslie M. Shaw
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Storm tragedy in Peoria claims life of stepson
In Peoria Illinois during a fierce storm Joseph Baker fatally shot his stepson Martin Christopher aged twenty two and badly wounded his other stepson Webster Christopher eight. He also menaced his wife but she escaped. Baker was arrested and held to the grand jury without bail. No motive is known and officials suspect possible derangement.
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Joseph Baker
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Cuban minister arrives in New York from Havana
Senor Galates de Quesada the first Cuban minister to the United States arrived today in New York aboard the Morro Castle from Havana with his family.
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Senor Galates de Quesada
United States
Morro Castle
Havana
Buds and Flowers of Home Life and Paine's Celery Compound
The ad urges parents to care for children as the buds of home. It describes common childhood ailments and advocates Paine's Celery Compound as a health restoring tonic that prevents disease and keeps children well, claiming it has saved many sick children when doctors could not help.
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