Revolt Over Rules Sparks Senate Clash After Daniels Vote
A Senate revolt led by La Follette erupted after the executive session approving Winthrop Daniels of New Jersey for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Democratic leaders faced internal splits as Republicans and a Progressive signaled resistance to secrecy rules. The confirmation ended a three day confrontation and stirred talk of future session tactics. The piece notes broader tariff impacts and a local rate cut by Mountain States Telephone.
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Washington
Senate
Henator la Follette
Winthrop M Daniela
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commission
la Follette
Bristow
Cummins
Glapp
Kenyon
Norris
Jones
Grenna
Poindexter
Girling
Mr. Daniel
White House
Htte
Daniels
Caillaux Affair Mentioned By Framed Editor History
French minister Joseph Caillaux is referenced in a convoluted note alleging attacks on his husband with partial names and scattered terms. The text includes mismatched phrases and broken names, suggesting a damaged OCR from a 20th century press item without clear context or verifiable details.
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Joseph Caillana
Husbend
Mme, Henriette Wa Calmette
Dis
France
Attica Wabash Crash Kills Engineer and Fireman
A Sunday wreck of the Continental Limited at a Wabash river bridge near Attica Indiana killed the locomotive engineer and the fireman. Thirty five passengers were injured as the engine baggage car and day coach plunged into the water. Numerous travelers were rescued and transported to nearby hospitals.
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Attica
Ind
Continental Limited
Wabash River
Here
Joe
la Je
Corner Stone Laid for Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City
A crowd of over 2,300 from across the state attended the Sunday afternoon ceremony. Governor William Spry presided as the cornerstone was laid at 5 o clock. Attendees included President Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church, Rev. W. K. Ryan of St Marys Cathedral, Rev. Elmer J. Goshen of the First Congregational Church, members of the Capitol Commission, the governor's staff, and Mayor Samuel C. Park.
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Salt Lake City
Utah Capitol
William Spry
Joseph F. Smith
Mormon Church
W. K. ‘Ryan
St. Mary's Cathedral
Elmer J. Goshen
First Congregation Church
Capitol Commission
Samuel C. Park
Sealing disaster as gale claims Newfoundland crew
News from St Johns reports a fierce storm Friday that struck the sealing fleet in the Straits of Belle Isle. Sixty four men die from the Newfoundland while many more may perish. other ships report crew losses and multiple rescues followed by possible deaths.
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King
Newfoundland
St. Johns
N. F
Straits of Helle Ide
Southern Crom
Cape Pinu
Wen
Grenfell Seamen’s Institute
Calypso
Jenna
N. Feynope
Southern Cross
Torreon Fell To Villa After Bloody Battle
Torreon, Mexico, fell completely into rebel hands at 10:20 p m Thursday as Villa’s forces captured the city after heavy fighting. General Venustiano Carranza announced the victory noting many prisoners and a pursued remnant. No foreigners were harmed as the campaign, two weeks from start, concludes with constitutionalists gaining control of northern states.
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Juarez
Mexico
Torreon
Venustiano Carranza
Villa
Velasco
Canyon de Guarache
Chichauhau
Vieweriano Hurierte
Constitutionalists
Californians Oppose Prohibition and Its Costs
The California Chamber of Commerce opposes a proposed state constitutional prohibition amendment, arguing it would harm industrial, agricultural, and commercial development and amount to confiscation of a $160,000,000 invested industry unless modified. The report also notes other era items including the death of Frederick Weyerhaeuser at 70 in Pasadena and various scattered incidents.
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Pasadena
Cal
Frederick W. Weyerhauser
Minnesota
Oak Knoll
Weyerhauser
Pation
John A. Rockefeller
Rock Inland
Lumber King
Hpokane
Wash
Frederick W. Wey
Whamer
Idaho
Spaniards Deported by Villa Order in Torreon
Gen Francisco Villa ordered the 600 Spaniards in Torreon deported with trains to El Paso Tex begin immediately. Their property to be confiscated temporarily and many Spaniards suspected of aiding the rebellion. Villa warned innocence would be investigated and some may return.
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Torreon
Francisco Villa
el Faso
Tex
Joant
Chihuahua
Spaniar
Wilin
Mexico
Juares
Washington
Chiera
Villa
Reserve Banks Selected for Twelve Districts
Washington reports that after three months of study the Reserve Bank Organization Committee has divided the continental United States into twelve banking districts and picked twelve cities to host federal reserve banks under the new currency law. The move marks a decisive step toward establishing the system nationwide.
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Weekington
Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Reserve Ciiies
Washington
United States
Federal Reserve
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Richmond
Atlanta
Chicago
St Louis
Minneapolis
Kanaus
San Praneiaen
Blood and corpses flood Chihuahua after rebel assault
An Italian army officer’s dispatch from Torreon describes Chihuahua as a blood soaked city with thousands of federal dead and a camel funeral pyre planned. The report notes rurales who fought at Zapata and Villa’s victorious advance, with the garrison fleeing after their defeat.
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Chihuahua
Torreon
Zapata
Villa
Fred Herreshoff and Others Rally for Name Rule in Usa
Fragmentary OCR notes name Fred Herreshoff and several associates in a tense account. It mentions someone Duvid Thay Ende sullivan and a Tuesday event, describes advocacy for a name rule at the Usa, and references Paruydh, Lande, and a federal military truth. The text is garbled but indicates a political agitation scene with multiple individuals and dates.
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Duvid
Sullivan
Irveland
Torreon Occupied by Rebels and Clearing Attacks
Reported fall of Torreon to rebel forces with heavy bombardment and burning as troops cleared adobe walls and barricades. Elsewhere, mentions lumber interests in Idaho, suffrage demonstrations in London with arrests, and biased press coverage from Forreon.
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Torreon
Refugio Velasco
Nevada Plans Time Ball League and More in 1913
A survey of regional plans shows Nevada considering a time ball league to organize teams in principal towns. Highlights include a world polo tournament fund, highway surveying from Boise to Yellowstone, wild sheep tamed near Ouray, Elko mail piling up, a Reno stabbing recovery, a forged check case in Towers, wage discussions in Olympia, Nevada Northern Railway valuation efforts, and various regional events and incidents across Washoe, Carson, and nearby areas.
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Bret
State Highway Commission
Bole
Idaho
Yellowstone Park
Hard Mountain Win
Ouray
Colo
Elko
J. J. Delahide
R. Roberta
Reno
Roverte
Benjamin FP. Miller
Towers
Utah
Las Vegas
Nev
Olympia
Wash
Minimum Wage Commission
Nevada Northern Railway Company
Howard A. Russell
Anti-Salemn League
Spokane
Washington, D. C
Hassell
Caleb Dorsey
Carson, New
Keno
Rena Instituton
Carson
Urderwent
Orden
Washoete
J. Ragore
Washoe
Ulematek
Hutte
United States Recret Service
Harry
Stone
Charles Dutcher
Seattle
James Juhnaca
Tabeses
Trinidad
Johnson
Clinton Robinson
Mar Hal
Mastings
Tacoma
Roy Dalbert Meen
Ar Inure
Ook Jemitor
Laws Jame
Welch
Montana
United States Geological Survey
Carham County
Hartooth Mali
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Daniels Ae Commerce Commission
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Denver
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company
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Wecbauion
Illinois
Rien
Capitol
Salt Lake Ciy
Rustic Court
Navy
Navy Department
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Liverpool
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Toreific
Passane
Durasao
Angeles
Glendon
Winchester
Thomas Devideus
Gen. Villa
Stadeuating
Home Producte
Ahaws Opanes
East Lake
Mlb
Waelingeon
Suns
Lafayette
Mil
Fred Herreshoff
Bob Am Rowheed
Fred Merreadett
Jerome D
Rre
Chihuahue
Mexicoo
Will
London
Hyde Park
Flore Drummond
Himit
Biwhi
Pederala Bong’ Reporte
Cilorad Capital
Forreon
Northwest Utes
Hovernor Oddle
Phateber
Deady
Tate
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Sverewey Norerees
Ead Irrigation
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Om Apt
Huis Idaho
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