Western Governors Hear Optimism on Public Lands Policy
Salt Lake City June 1 Governors at a Western meeting debated federal land policy and reclamation contracts. Governor Ammons of Colorado blasted government monopoly fears while urging liberal policy toward homesteaders and noting perceived capital in Washington lobbying for leaseholds. The session included remarks on conservation and a visit to the penitentiary after a noon luncheon.
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Salt Lake
Western Governors
Ammons
Colorado
National Conservation Pol
Colorado Springs
National Conference of Governors
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ion
Aviator Bryant to attempt river gorge jump in Spokane
The report notes Bryanes the aviator plans a notable flight over the Spokane River gorge near the fairgrounds with the start from a grandstand vantage. Charles K Hamilton and others are involved as observers while the event aims to showcase early aeronautics.
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Spokane
Wash
Bryanes
Bryant
P & Grandstand
Charles K. Hamilton
St. Henry
Syn Ag
Vrandstand
Fichts
Park event promotes medical benefits for children
In New York a public gathering at a local park aimed to educate families on medical benefits for children. Organizers highlighted park play as part of a healthy lifestyle and encouraged continued public engagement.
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New York
Jane
Athiegan
Thal Park
Japan says anti alien law violates fourteenth amendment
A Tokio dispatch summary notes Japan's position that the anti alien law contravenes the fourteenth amendment. Diplomats report President Wilson described the point as opening ground for new negotiations. The article cites Japan asserting equal protection under the law within its jurisdiction.
Rejoiner Claims U S Treaty Violation Over Californian Land Sale
Tokio reports a note reasserting that the sale of Californian alien land violates the spirit of the Japanese American treaty. It argues the action conflicts with the U S Constitution by denying equal protection under state law to all within its jurisdiction.
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United States
Rector's Sound of Pep Falls Into Debt in New York
Edward C. Ward, the receiver of Rector's, reports the famed cafe near ruin with assets under one tenth of debts totaling nearly five hundred thousand dollars. Proprietor Charles E. Rector, once valued above a million, is alleged bankrupt as patronage declines over the last two years. Intervening wealth may yet save the long standing establishment.
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New York
Edward C. Ward
Rector’s
Sherry’s
Old Delmonico’s
United States District Court
Charles E. Rector
Paper Duty Talks With New York Chairman on Underwood Bill
Washington June 6. Delegates seek a duty equal to Canada on wood pulp for newspapers. John Morris of New York chairs the paper committee of the American Newspaper Publishers association as talks occur before the senate sub committee. Paper costing not more than two and a half cents a pound is on the free list under Underwood.
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Washington
John Morris
New York
Committee
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Senate
Editor sentenced for inciting hostility against government
Patterson New Jersey June 6 Alexander Scott editor of a weekly paper backing silk mill strikers was sentenced to an indeterminate prison term not less than one year and not more than fifteen years plus a $250 fine for inciting hostility against the government.
Banquet Attends Farewell for New Ambassador Guthrie
After the cabinet meeting Gary Bryan proceeded to a farewell event for George W. Guthrie the new ambassador to Japan Ambassador Chinda of Japan traveled to Pittsburg by a earlier train to attend the same function.
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Gary Bryan
George W. Guthrie
Japan
Chinda
Pittsburg
Washington Senate Hearing Promises Probe Of Lobby Influence
Acting Chair Gate Birry says the senate lobby committee may reveal names and details after adjournment. Reed claims the panel has the right approach and will seek information supporting President Wilson's lobby statements. Senator Oliver defends U S Steel shares and resists inventory disclosure, saying tariffs won’t affect value and small manufacturers face greater risk.
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Washington
Senate
Reed
Wilson
Oliver
United States Steel Corporation
Peary to Get the Honor Cross From France
Paris June 6 Prince Roland Bonaparte, head of the French access Society, asks President Squeete to confer the Legion of Honor on Rear-Admiral Robert E. Peary after his Geographical Society lecture tonight in the arc tic explorer remains unnamed in the report.
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Paris
Prince Roland Bonaparte
French
Acess Society
Squeete
Legion of Honor
Robert E. Peary
The
Geographical Society
President Wilson won't interfere with Green death sentence
Washington June 6 President Wilson refused to intervene in the death sentence of Nathaniel Green a Black man convicted of assaulting a white woman near the capitol. He will be hanged, the first such case in the capital in recent memory.
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Washington
Wilson
Nathaniel Green
Capitol Dome
Columbia
Resse Yin Vate
Green
Ni Ekines
Park Courting Suppressed by Police Bulletin
Pittsburg pa June 6 Chief McQuaide backs matrimony policy and urges arrest for mashers after an agitation to revive an old park spooning ban. Sweethearts may kiss or sit together under lights if they go home by reasonable hours. Women threaten to appeal to city council.
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Pittsburg
McQuaide
Suffragists on Wrong Track Say Opposed by Dutch Leader
Mrs. Jules Segg freid wife of a former French cabinet minister and president of the French emir Association Ps omen denounces militant suffrage tactics. She tells the International Women conference in Paris that the demonstrations are impudent dangerous and hurt the cause of womankind.
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Paris
Jules Seggfreid
Ps Omen
Suffra
International of Women
Putting on the Screws Three Grand Juries Tap Election Fraud in Chicago
Chicago reports a special grand jury called by Judge William Fennemore Cooper to probe alleged 1912 election frauds. Cook County now hosts three special grand juries with three prosecutors, while State's Attorney McClay Hoyne faces a separate inquiry into his own election. Contests and vote shifts hover over Hoyne, with hints of possible misconduct and a county board financing clash amid contempt risk.
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Chicago
William Fennemore Cooper
Cooper
Cook County
McClay Hoyne
Clyde L. Day
Hoyne
Jest Wins Oakes Stake Feminine Derby at Epsom
In the Epsom Oakes stake called the Feminine Derby twelve nags raced. Jest owned by J. B. Joel won the race with Neumann's Depeche taking second and Sir Robinson's Arda finishing third.
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Epsom
Oakes
J. B. Joel
Neumann
Depeche
Sir Robinson
Arda
Fatal clash as strikebreakers clash with chicory workers
In Stettin Germany a deadly riot erupted after a strikebreaker killed a striker at a chicory factory. Police and strikers fought in Frauendorf suburb with sabers and revolvers. 70 wounded, 10 police and 60 civilians treated. Hundreds of armed officers dispersed the mob.
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Stettin
Germany
Frauendorf
Missouri bank closed in Caruthersville amid shortage by state report
A Post Dispatch special says the Pemiscot County bank at Caruthersville Missouri closed its doors and was placed in receivership due to a shortage. Details remain unclear as the situation develops and authorities take control.
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St. Louis
Jane
Post Dispatch
Pemiscot
Caruthersville
California Beats Rice In Davis Cup Prelude
New York report states Maurice McLoughlin of California defeated Horace Rice of Australia in straight sets 6-1 6-3 6-3 in the Davis Cup preliminaries.
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New York
Maurice McLoughlin
Horace Rice
Ake
First Epworth League Convention Opens at Local Church
The Young People of the Epworth Leagues begin their first annual convention at the Methodist church with Bishop Naphtali Luecock of Helena Montana as a featured presenter. The Friday to Sunday schedule includes devotions institutes papers and business meetings with representatives from Blackfoot Kimberly St. Anthony and Montpelier among others.
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Young People’s Orth Teague
Methodist Church
Naphtali Luecock
Helena
Montana
Epworth Leagues
Pocatello
Naphtali Apeth
Montorma
First Department Institute
Jacob Finger
Second Department Institute
Hamilton
Teague
J. B. Davis
Blackfoot
W. K
Montpelier
Third Department Institute
D. L. Andrews
Derschaent
W. S. Woodhul
W. P. Radi Pocatello
Merle Smith
St. Anthony
Baserens Eveni Epworth Langue
Kimberly Chentes
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