Labor Lobby at National Capital in Senate Hearing
Senator William Alden Smith said the Sandy civil bill clause shielding labor unions and farmers from Sherman anti trust prosecutions shows lobby influence. He noted the American Federation of Labor has a lobby in Washington and that many groups, including sugar and steel interests, maintain one.
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Michigan
Lobby
American Federation
Washington
William Alden Smith
Senate
Wilson
Waugh
Lbby
American Federation of Labor
Suffrage Hike Unearths Unyielding Scammer Elements
New York reports on a suffrage march that faced disruption as women protesters push for voting rights while authorities clamp down on miscreants, highlighting persistent tension in the struggle for equality.
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New York
Bridgie Webber Leaves Hospital After Stabbing
New York report says Bridgie Webber chief witness against ex lieutenant Charles Becker was discharged from a hospital where he had been since Saturday morning after being stabbed in the back. He refused to identify the assailant or the elusive informant known as the kid.
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New York
Webber
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Aihie
Kid
Woman named university commencement orator in Wisconsin
Madison, Wis. selects a woman to serve as commencement orator for the outgoing class. The honoree is a Flegelman of Helena Montana who recently was voted the most prominent co ed at the University of Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
A Flegelman
Helena, Mont
Gibson not badly hurt after park assault disputed
Rumor spread after Frank Gibson a locomotive fireman was struck at Brady Park by Patrolman Campbell. Gibson walked to Dr H Smith Wooley for treatment and is recovering with cuts and bruises. Mayor Turner delays any investigation amid conflicting accounts of whether Gibson was attacked unprovoked or by Gibson and friends who allegedly beat Campbell.
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Frank Gibson
Jarel BE. Campbell
Park Page
Anton Red
Pagel
H. Smith Wooley
Gibson
Turner
Erpi
H Ere Campbell
Brady Park
Aguinaldo's Son Reported to Lead Philippine Revolt
Dispatches from Kobe report Emilio Aguinaldo's son arriving there and meeting Japanese officials. He is said to be involved in talks about a movement for the Philippines and possible rebellion plans.
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Tokio
Kobe
Emilio Aguinaldo
Aguinaldo
Utah Bride Weds Roscoe Newell in Pocatello
In Salt Lake City on June 17 1920 Bessie Jones became the bride of Roscoe Newell of Pocatello at 650 North Avenue Pocatello after July 15. Roscoe, born Corydon Indiana February 27 1878, is the son of former Idaho Chief Justice Charles C Stockslager and has a long railroad career including many high level clerical posts in the Idaho division.
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Eace
Bessie Jones
Roseoee Newell
Charles C. Stockslager
Idaho Supreme Court
Idaho
Roscoe
Short Line
Opeo
Tendent E. Buckingham
Jn Aober
Janeer
General Intendent
Lane
Stock
Suffragette Annie Kenney Defends Actions in Court
In London on June 17 the Central criminal court heard an impassioned defense of militant suffragette outrages by Miss Annie Kenney who faces conspiracy charges. She declared she would die for the vote if required by the jury’s verdict.
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London
Central Criminal Court
Annie Kenney
Friedman Departs After Tuberculosis Cure Claim
Dr. F. F. Friedman, the Berlin physician who claimed a tuberculosis cure, sailed for home from New York as his local institute remained closed. The board of health had forbidden the use of his vaccine.
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New York
F. F. Friedman
Berlin
Board of Health
Girls Strike Hits Bell Exchange in St. Louis
In St. Louis on June 17, girl telephone operators of the South Western Telephone Co called a strike. Officials report under half the workers quit, while union leaders say the strike crippled all Bell exchanges in the city.
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St. Louis
Southwestern Telephone Co
Bell’’ Exchange
The
Pany
Bell
Currency Reform Plan to Be Presented by Rep Glass
Washington June 117 An administration bill will present a currency reform plan by Representative Glass of Virginia on Friday. President Wilsons message also due to be presented to the house Friday, with delay in introducing the bill giving precedence to the message.
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Washington
House
Representative Glass
Virginia
Wilson
Fort Hall Project Maintenence Fee Debate Faces Relief
Senator Brady cites lower maintenance fees for Fort Hall Indian Reservation land owners arguing 0 cents per acre to date and possible surplus. He urges immediate relief as the canal and irrigation delays threaten crops while water is withheld until maintenance payments are settled. The issue highlights the disparity between white landholders and Indians in the 50 000 acre area and requests swift wire communications to authorities.
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Fort Hall
Indi Affairs
Brady
Baghicne Elk Gagen
Uncle Sam Plans Alaskan Railroad Route Study
Three routes are under study for a government financed Alaska railroad bill introduced by Senator Chamberlain. Potential termini include Cordova, Controller Bay, and Seward, with Cordova as Copper River and Northern and Seward as Alaskan Northern finalizing the government build.
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Washington
Chamberlain
Cordova
Copper River and Northern Railroad
Controller Bay
Seward
Resurrection Bay
Bubonic Plague Outbreak in Jacmel Seaport Haiti
A bubonic plague epidemic has broken out at Jacmel, the seaport thirty miles from Port au Prince. Soldiers have isolated Jacmel from the rest of the country as authorities combat the spread.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Jacmel
Federals Cross the Border in Mountain Clash
Refugees report critical conditions in both insurgent and federal camps south of the border point. Poor sanitation blamed for deteriorating health as forces cut rail lines and state troops operate in the mountains.
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South
Siling Ae
American Medical Association Opens Sixty Fourth Convention
The American Medical Association began its sixty fourth annual convention with an opening session in which greetings were offered by state city and university officials. Following noemin program addresses were delivered and the day included remarks by John Flynn of Prescott Arizona stressing rest in bed as a primary curative method for active age related cases.
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American Medical Association
Noemaan
Cording & Paper
John Flynn
Prescott
Ariz
Wilson Nominates Officials for Swiss and Montana Posts
Washington June 17. The following nominations were made by President Wilson today. Virginia named minister to Switzerland, Pleasant A. Stovall of Georgia collector of customs for Montana, Andrew J. King.
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Washington
Wilson
I Clacanier
Virginia
Switzerland
Pleasant A. Stovall
Georgia
Montana
Andrew J. King
City Wins Point in Water Case
Judge rules in favor of the city in a disputed water case. The decision, handed down today, favors the municipal side and the full text will appear in tomorrow's Tribune.
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Premies Jeter
Carl Dowie
Tribune
National Press Association Opens Convention in Sipings Colorado
The annual convention of the National Press Association of America opened in Sipings Colo with 30 delegates from across the United States. Mayor C L McKesson welcomed attendees and President A D Moffatt delivered the morning address. Mrs L R Eastman of Watertown SD spoke on laws that club the President.
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Colorado
Sipings
Colo
National Press Association of America
United States
C. L. McKesson
A. D. Moffatt
L. R. Eastman
Watertown
Cholera Spreads Among Bulgarian Troops in Macedonia
Cholera makes alarming progress among Bulgarian troops stationed in Macedonia with hundreds of cases and many deaths in military hospitals. The civil population in the district is affected as well.
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Saloniki
Macedonia
Major Reed Aims for Blue Ribbon Idaho at Panama Pacific
Major Fred R. Reed Idaho state commissioner says the state will present a high quality Idaho exhibit at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. He emphasizes selective display over sheer quantity and promises regional participation from American Falls Inkom Blue Lakes and other areas to win blue ribbons. Reed highlights Idaho’s immigration booster role and recalls his prior success with Twin Falls projects and state promotions.
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Idaho
Fred R. Reed
Immigration, Labor and Statistics
Pocatello
Upper Valley of the Snake
American Falls
Inkom
Blue Lakes
Major Reed
Great Twin Falls
Hajnes
Senate inquiry into martial law nears end in West Virginia mine strike
Charleston West Virginia June 17 bold witnesses heard the mine operators' side as the senate hearing on martial law in Paint and Cabin Creek districts closes tomorrow night. Union officials say they are trying to keep workers at Paint and Cabin Creek at work while fifty men who attended Sunday strike meetings are said to have been discharged and more workers quitting.
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Senate
Charleston
Paint
Cabin Creek
Court Roundup Highlights Corwin v Tomassi and Rhodes v Tomassi
A court session focused on two cases, Corwin versus Tomassi and Rhodes versus Tomassi, with proceedings advancing as the docket moves toward resolution. Details remain limited and no verdict reported in this excerpt.
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Corwin
Tomassi
Rhodes
Arctic Expedition Off For The Pole
Victoria reports the whaler Karluk, under Captain Robert Bartlet Peary on the Roosevelt, set to depart for a three year Arctic expedition led by Dr. Vilhjalmar Staffenson. Crew will head north toward Cross Channel and Unim Pass at Behring Sea as the voyage begins.
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Victoria
Karluk
Vilhjalmar Staffenson
Arctic
Robert Bartlet Peary
Roosevelt
Cross Channel
Unim Pass
Bebring Sea
Anniversary of the Bunker Hill Fight
Boston marks the 138th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with bells and cannon. Former President Theodore Roosevelt, Secretary of the Navy Daniels, and Treasurer John Burke delivered midnight speeches. Roosevelt urged a peace policy balanced by a strong navy.
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Boston
Charlestown
Bunker Hill
Theodore Roosevelt
Daniels
United States
John Burke
North Dakota
Roosevelt
French Aviator Completes 1000 Mile Flight
St Petersburg reports Marcel G Brindejone Des Moultinais completes a 1000 mile trip from Paris to St Petersburg at 13 25 this morning. He covered the last 500 miles in three and a half hours into a strong wind overcoming fatigue and adverse conditions.
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St. Petersburg
Paris
Marcel G Brindejone Des Moultinais
Jouney
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