Wilson vetoes budget bill as House fails to override
President Wilson vetoed a national budget system bill. An attempt to override the veto failed 178 to 108, nine short of the two thirds needed, with 35 Democrats joining Republicans. Supporters planned to amend and re-pass, while the Senate and House faced a flood of minor measures before adjournment.
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Merchant Marine Conference
Wires Strung to Senator Penrose Home in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Pa linemen began stringing additional wires to the home of United States Senator Penrose. No statement from the senator or physicians. The setup signals he will not attend the Republican National Convention but will stay in close telephone contact with proceedings.
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Banker Held for Embezzlement in Aurora Case
Omaha Nebraska reports C. W. Westz vice president of the American State Bank of Aurora was arrested by Sheriff Howard of Hamilton County on embezzlement charges. Seven claims are said to exist with the largest at $48,000.
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Hamilton County
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Nebraskan Held for Murder
Grand Island Nebraska M J Curtin is jailed on a first degree murder charge for killing his father in a dispute over property. Authorities say Curtin confessed to the elder man's death in a quarrel over property division.
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Washington Editor Dies at Home in D C
William P. Sturgeon, managing editor of the Washington Post, died at his Washington home after a brief illness with typhoid fever.
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Oman Renamed Virgin Islands Governor Nomination
Rear Admiral Joseph Oman of the United States Navy was renominated by President Wilson to serve as governor of the Virgin Islands, with Washington D. C. the setting for the nomination.
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Washington, D. C
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Wilson
Virgin Islands
Hungary Signs Peace Pact at Grand Trianon Palace
The treaty of peace with Hungary was signed in the Grand Trianon Palace five minutes before the appointed hour. This formal accord marks the end of hostilities and establishes postwar terms for Hungary.
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Versailles
Grand Trianon Palace
Railway Board to Rule on Railroad Wage Demands
United States Railway Board said it will decide on railroad employees wage increase at the earliest moment. The board adjourned public session and will take the matter up in executive session, with a temporary award still undecided.
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Chicago
United States Railway Board
Senate Rejects Son's Plea for American Armenia Mandate
The senate voted 52 to 23 to adopt a resolution declining congressional authority for the mandate, with 13 Democrats joining Republicans. The measure will go to the house, where leaders plan to pass it without changes, as debate showed little appetite for endorsing the mandate.
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House
Congress
Women Stir Up Congress in Pro Irish Demonstration
In Washington the senate and house erupted as women supporters of Irish freedom clashed with guards. The uproar began during Senator Brandegee's speech against Armenia oversight and culminated when a woman slipped past guards, challenged members from the gallery, and led others in a chaotic shuffle before being subdued and ejected with no charges filed.
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Flood Devastates Homer Nebraska After Five Hour Cloudburst
Sioux City Inc Homer Nebraska suffered near destruction as Omaha creek overflowed after a five hour rainstorm turning into a cloudburst. Every resident fled to high ground and every house in the town was flooded with about a dozen homes swept away as water rose 3% feet higher than the previous floods.
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Miss Taft Engaged to F J Manning of Yale
New Haven announces the engagement of Helen Taft to Frederick Johnson Manning Yale history instructor and 1916 Yale graduate who served as a first lieutenant in field artillery until Sept 1919. The wedding will be held in Canada in July.
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Canada
Heavy Loss in Canadian Forest Fires
Londonderry Nova Scotia suffered 48 damaged buildings including four churches a glebe house a rectory a school and an auditorium. Forty of 250 families were homeless and losses reached about 150000 dollars. New Waterford a mining town was saved by volunteers as flames encircled the town within a half mile.
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Halifax
Hardwood Hill
Senate urges possible intervention in Mexico crisis
Foreign relations subcommittee recommends armed intervention if Mexican leaders fail to establish a stable government friendly to Americans. It calls for full recognition only after a treaty, safeguards for American business and religious rights, and a claims commission. If no agreement, a naval and military police force could be sent to secure lines of communication.
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Washington, D. C
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Foreign Relations Subcommittee
United States
Republic of Mexico
Drainage Bill Clears House For Dakota Projects
A bill passed by the House authorizes drainage districts in Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota to build a dam at Lake Travers outlet and other flood control works along the Boise de Sioux and northern rivers. War Department approval required for plans before work proceeds.
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Senate
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Wreck Costs Lives of Five at White Oak
A head on collision between two St. Louis and San Francisco passenger trains near White Oak Oklahoma kills five people and injures three others seriously with twenty more hurt. Officials cite confusion of train orders as the cause.
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San Francisco
White Oak
Sir Auckland Geddes Honored At Washington Commencement
Washington news notes that at George Washington University ninety ninth annual commencement the honorary degree of doctor of laws was conferred on Sir Auckland Geddes British ambassador and on Gen Pershing Senator Harding Attorney General Palmer and Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin.
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Fire at Galveston Pier Destroys Sisal Warehouse Losses Reach Million
A large fire at Galveston Pier No 41 consumed about 1 000 000 in sisal stored by New York firms from Yucatan Mexico and the warehouse at a loss of 500 000. The warehouse was leased to the Cotton Concentration company with owners not identified.
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Plague Rages as U S Agrees Aid for Vera Cruz
President Wilson offers to deploy hospital ships nurses doctors and medical supplies to Vera Cruz to combat bubonic plague. Eleven authenticated cases and five deaths reported with outbreak tracing to mid May and first deaths on May 22 and May 24.
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Food Direct to Consumer Expands Across Midwest
Cedar Rapids Ila Consumers Mercantile company, a $1,000,000 South Dakota corporation, took over eight leading cash and carry grocery stores in the city and announced plans to open more stores across Iowa, South Dakota, western Nebraska, southern Minnesota, northern Missouri, Illinois and Ohio, delivering food directly from producer to consumer.
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Ford units dissolved. assets move to Delaware firm
TheMichigan Secretary of State accepted and filed formal dissolution notices for Ford Motor Company and Henry Ford and Son Inc. All properties and franchises were transferred to Ford Motor Company of Delaware, a 100 million dollar corporation.
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Elections Disorderly in Germany Berlin
In Mecklingberg two speakers were attacked and seriously injured by mobs at political meetings. Reports indicate escalating disorder in election campaigns with disturbances in multiple sections.
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South Dakotan to Nominate Gerard at Convention
Sioux Falls South Dakota James W Gerard former ambassador to Germany will be presented to the democratic national convention in San Francisco by United States Senator nominee U S G Cherry from South Dakota as the democratic nominee for president.
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James W. Gerard
Germany
San Francisco
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G. Cherry
United States
South Dakota
North Dakota Laws Upheld by Supreme Court
Washington report notes the North Dakota non-partisan league legislature had seven key laws granting state power to enter private business fields. The supreme court upheld these measures, reinforcing state authority in economic matters.
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Living Cost Law Cites Sing Sing Prison Rate
Sing Sing officials report the cost of living for inmates is 28 cents per day. They say good food and adequate portions are provided at that rate in Ossining New York.
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Palace for U. S. Envoy in Prague Purchased
Schon born palace and grounds bought for the American legation in Prague Czecho Slovakia for about 50000 dollars, indicating a formal upgrade of the U.S. diplomatic site.
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Plague Scare Reported in Vera Cruz Mexico City
Dispatch from Vera Cruz notes several suspected bubonic plague cases discovered in the port city, with details unfolding as authorities investigate in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
House Passes Soldier Relief Bill After Test Vote Battle
In Washington the House approved the soldier relief bill under a suspension program requiring a two thirds majority. A three vote test sequence preceded the final tally, showing supporters gaining strength after a protracted fight.
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Park expansion bill would create vast South Dakota sanctuary
Congressman Harry Lo Gandy announces Senate passage of a bill to add 380,000 acres to the Custer area park and establish a Black Hills game sanctuary near Custer. The plan links with Custer State Park’s 60,000 acres, fences, roads, and a fish hatchery, creating one of the nation’s largest park systems.
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