Senators Say No Lobby Pressures But Face Subpoenas
Washington reports the senate investigation continues as the committee plans more subpoenas while senators deny lobby influence on tariffs. Senator Goff cites Stand ard Oil links in a sale from his oilery and says no tariff contact occurred. Sherman notes receiving labor literature but claims no improper influence except threats from union representatives.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Investigation Committee
Goff
Standard Oil Company
Gore
F. R. Hathaway
Henry T. Oxnard
Sherman
Overman
Wilson backs free wool sugar in tariff push
Washington reports President Wilson's support for free wool and free sugar grows as the senate tariff caucus nears. Administration leaders expect the Underwood bill's free provisions on shoes lumber agricultural products and sugar to stand with little opposition from Democrats.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Reforms proposed to systematize federal appropriation bills
Washington on June 5. Reforms designed to standardize how appropriation bills are drafted and reviewed, sometimes reaching a billion dollars, were presented to the house and will be examined at a meeting of the house budget committee.
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Washington
House
House Budget Committee
Japan's Note on California Alien Land Law Into Cabinet
Washington reports Japan's last word on the California anti alien land law will be presented to the cabinet tomorrow. A preliminary consideration of the rejoinder is expected, with a reply to Jegen's rejoinder to follow. Officials cite that Webb law contravenes the 1911 treaty. The note’s conciliatory tone invites further negotiations on contested points.
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Washington
Japan
California
Jegen
Secretary McAdoo proposes customs reform with objections noted
Washington June 6 Secretary McAdoo has recommended congress a delay for customs reform due to objections and perceived imperfections. The Senate Commerce Committee urged immediate postponement in response to the proposal.
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Washington
McAdoo
Congress
Senate Commerce
Union Pacific Submits Plan for Dissolution of Southern Pacific
The Union Pacific asks Federal Judges in Utah to fix hearing on first and second amended plans for disposition of Southern Pacific stock held by Union Pacific. Hearing time and place set in St Paul. Stock offering details outline transfer of stock without voting rights to UP holders.
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Union Pacific
Sanborn, Hook and Smith
District of Utah
Southern Pacific
St. Paul
Change in Time Table Affects Principal Trains
A new timetable takes effect June 15 requiring earlier arrivals and departures for Nos. 4 and 5, with No. 3 and the Butte-Portland service shifted later. Nos. 15 and 16 Yellowstone flyer keep last season’s times. The park train departs Balt Lake on the morning of the 16th and the freight time card is heavily revised.
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Butte
Butte-Portland
Park
Balt Lake
Derby Race Injury Report From Epeom Court Dustup
Emily Wilding Pea allyl, a young London University honor graduate, raced at the king's horse derby and endured severe injuries after a fast seizure. She received minimal nourishment and could not answer questions. The incident records £520 in receipts.
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Epeom
Emily Wilding Pee Allyl Paper Ey
Seeee
Tei
London University
Eugenic Baby Show Opens in Portland
Portland officials stage a Eugenic baby show with infants aged one to four contesting prizes at the state fair. The event aims to sway opponents by showcasing desirable traits and is expected to draw attention amid ongoing race improvement debates.
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Portland
Ore
Twenty-Four Year Promise Paid as $10,000 Gift
In Lee Massachusetts a 24 year old promise was fulfilled when Charles Blonde received a $10,000 check from his brother Joseph Charles of Anchor Wyoming. Joseph had vowed to reward Charles if he prospered after leaving to seek his fortune in the west.
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Lee
Mass
Charles
Joseph
Anchor
Wyoming
Joseph Charles
Imperator Arrival Sparks New York City Fervor
The giant steamship Imperator is due June eighteen in New York City. Crowds will gather along the riverfront to glimpse the world’s largest vessel, with opera glasses and field glasses in use as docking piers near completion. The ship will depart Hamburg June eleven on its maiden voyage and will carry a population of a town.
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New York
Imperator
Admiral Dewey
Leviathan
Hamburg
Autos May Be Able to Use Part of Road in Yellowstone Park
Indications suggest autos may be permitted to enter Yellowstone Park to some extent this season. The Idaho congressional delegation has pressed for concessions with support from Len Addison Brady and Congressman T Smith. A government report outlines road improvements and the estimated cost to enable automobile traffic, including widening and resurfacing from the belt line to the western border and other approaches, funded by prior appropriations.
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Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone
Idaho
Congress
Len Addison Brady
T. Smith
Sen
Secretary of War
C. H. Knight
Corps of Engineers
Additt
Belt Line
Germany confronts tariff dispute over 1828 treaty
The article reports Germany opposing a proposed measure that would abrogate the 1828 commerce and navigation treaty with the United States. Berlin urges that a discount on tariff duties for goods imported in American-flag ships would affect Germany’s interests, likening the stance to Russia’s 1832 treaty non renewal over Jewish policy. Secretary Bryan plans to speak on the issue.
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Torff
Ger
Berlin
Taring
Russia
America
Airship and Biplane Strews Unrest at Sea
San Francisco reports say the U S navy collier Saturn arrived from Guaymas with details of Didier Masson and his biplane triggering Mexican federal alarm. The Morales warship reportedly fled to sea the day Saturn sailed, to escape the aircraft.
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San Francisco
United States Navy
Saturn
Guaymas
Didier Masson
Morales
Lost purse and large drafts missing on street
A small black pocketbook dropped on the Via contained two drafts for 750 dollars and 500 dollars. Mr and Mrs Maynard offer a liberal reward for its return hoping it was found by an honest finder.
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Ponatello
Maynard
Will Enforce the Pure Food Law in Administration
Atlantic City June 5. Dr Carl Asberg chief of the bureau of chemistry told the National Wholesale Grocers association that there has been and will be no step backward in enforcement of the pure food law under this administration He added that administration of law will gain in effectiveness if paired with education and instruction He hopes the chemistry bureau will become as valuable to the consumer as the department of agriculture is to the farmer.
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Atlantic City
Carl Asberg
Bureau of Chemistry
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Chemistry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Taking Advantage of Helpless Babes
Williamson West Virginia reported that thirty five male babies were born since May 1 and twenty two were named Woodrow Wilson. It notes this is the greatest count since James Buchanan era and predicts over two hundred Woodrow Wilson christenings by year end 1913.
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Williamson
W. Va
Woodrow Wilson
James Buchanan
Western Governors Conven tion Opens with National Conservation Officials
Salt Lake City June 5 The Western Governors association opened its annual conference with Salt Lake Mayor Park and Governor Spry in attendance. For the first time governors and national government representatives met to discuss conservation questions. A. A. Jones of interior led the national delegation promising cooperation and possible amendments if laws hinder western development.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Western Governors’ Association
Mayer Park
Spry
A. A. Jones
Wwartagen Ammon
Haines
Play Was A Great Success Rose Plymouth Town
The senior class play at the auditorium on Jane 4th, A Rose O Plymouth Town, drew large audience response. Helen Cherry starred as Rose de la Noye with strong support from Don Root as Garret Foster and John White as Captain Miles Standish. The production earned warm applause for all involved and praised Miss Barnes for guiding the young cast.
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Rose
Plymouth
Jane
Helen Cherry
Rose de la Noye
Audee
Don Root
Garret Foster
Peeeae
Ogmos
Understand
John White
Miles Standish
Colon
Mosens
Downey
John i Chamieny Stroud
Phili de la Noye
Sweet Miriam
Feng Grace
Miss Barnes Antie
Cade
Fragmentary Market Report Appears Mixed in Opening Session
The opening market shows a mixed tone with unclear records and receding gains. Analysts note combined effects from yesterday’s activity and shifting investor sentiment as the session unfolds.
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Ees York
Son A
Fey
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