Sugar profiteering probes widen in sugar territory
U S Department of Justice special agent P E Marrinan, arriving from Boise, says sugar gambling in the territory has been outrageous and those implicated face prosecution. He notes margins of one to two cents on sugar sales and that eastern agents helped secure cheap sugar, with investigations covering every channel. More charges and sensational developments are anticipated as inquiries proceed.
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Harding Tide Checkered by Recess Move at Convention
At the Chicago Republican convention the Harding surge climbed to about 133 votes before a two hour recess. Wood and Lowden forces sought to pool against him, while Ohio’s delegation pressed for balloting to continue. After the break, Harding led with hopes to win on the next ballots as Johnson and Wood camps navigated vice presidential hints and party harmony efforts.
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Presidential Primary Vote Totals by State and Candidate
A fragmented tally lists states and territories with vote counts for candidates including Johnson, Lowden, Harding, Wood, and Hoover. The incomplete data shows many states assigning varying percentages or totals, highlighting a nationwide distribution among multiple contenders with no single frontrunner clear from the fragments.
Italy's ministry in doubt after Giolitti task
Rome reports indicate Giolitti is tasked with forming a new cabinet but newspapers differ on likely ministers. Names floated include Orlando Luzzati Meda Bonomi Sonnino with socialists kept out. Giolitti may attend the Spa conference to assume foreign policy responsibility if confirmed.
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Brazil Recognizes Mexican Provisional Government
Mexico City June 12 AP reports Brazil has formally recognized the provisional government of Mexico led by President La Huerta after turmoil. The diplomatic move signals approval of the regime and could affect regional relations and aid discussions.
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Prazile
Mexico
la Huerta
Beckett and Burns to Box Twenty Rounds at Albert Hall
Heavyweight champion Joe Beckett and Tommy Burns the French born challenger will fight twenty rounds at Albert Hall on June 16 in Loudon.
Penrose Weakens Under Prolonged Convention Strain
Philadelphia June 12 AP reports the strain of the Republican convention has worsened Senator Penrose's condition. Two of his physicians were in attendance at his home early this morning, signaling a shift in his health outlook.
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Penrose
Borah Keeps Own Counsel at Republican Convention
At the Republican national convention a long absence from the platform and stage marked Senator Borah as he sat with Idaho’s delegation during balloting. He received two first ballot votes from Yeaman and Guthrie, then one vote on subsequent ballots as Guthrie shifted support to other candidates.
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Pfeiffer
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Wheeler
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Guthrie
Lowden
Pennsylvania delegation questions Harding statement
Members of the Pennsylvania delegation said they received a telegram from Senator Penrose's physician saying the senator was very low and might not live through the day. They were inclined to question the statement attributed to Senator Harding in Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania
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Harding
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Confer ence aims at unanimous nomination for Senator Hardlung
Reported at Johnson headquarters that Hardlung supporters pressed for a unanimous bid in the afternoon session while Negro delegates pledged to back Hardlung after securing a satisfactory statement from him. Pennsylvania leaders moved to back Sproul and seek adjournment until Monday as Governors took personal charge at the hall.
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Wood
Harding
Pennsylvania
Sproul
Argentine sugar for United States
In Buenos Aires on June 12 AP reports US Ambassador Fred eric J. Stimson has secured permission from President Irigoyen to ship up to 14 000 tons of Argentine sugar to the United States for the government. The export degreedeposit requirement of 30 percent is waived. Chilean minister Emilio Figueroa Larrain also secured a similar concession for 9 000 tons.
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Frederic J. Stimson
United States
Irigoyen
Emilio Figuere Larrain
Argenetine
Wilson appoints D Ball as assistant secretary of agriculture
Washington June 12 AP notes President Wilson granted a recess appointment to D Ball of Iowa as assistant secretary of agriculture. The action fills a key post awaiting Senate confirmation and signals ongoing cabinet reshaping during the administration.
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D. Ball
Iowa
Wilson
Agriculture
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