Government reform urged for streamlined spending and duties
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt calls for a unified budget system and reallocation of department workloads. He urges executive branch reclassification authority and stronger heads responsible for results, criticizing Congress Navy Affairs and Appropriations committees as duplicative obstacles.
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Colby to Serve as Spokesman at Democratic Convention
Washington June 21 AP Colby secretary of state had a final conference with President Wilson before leaving for San Francisco via New York to attend the Democratic national convention as a delegate from the District of Columbia. Four other cabinet officers will accompany him as delegates.
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Texas
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Wisden
Harvard Law Centenary Talk Hits Democratic Shortfalls
Cambridge speech by Charles Hughes criticizes legislative drift and tyranny risks in democracy. He warns war powers overreach, rising personal-rights violations, and judges nontransparent prosecutions amid material progress.
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Mass
Charles Ke, Hughes
Harvard Law School
Free Commonwealth
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Astor Widow Chooses Reno Residence for New Chapter
Mrs Madeline Force Astor Dick widow of John Jacob Astor and wife of William A Dick will move into Reno leasing Dr F B Gregory home The Titanic tragedy left her with a five million dollar trust fund which she relinquished on her marriage three years ago to Dick The Gregory house is a leading state mansion recently renovated for the tenant Arrival was delayed from today to Monday
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John Jacob Astor
William A. Dick
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Astor
Gregory
Tennant
Organized labor mounts Cuban ticket in Chilean election
Santiago Chile June 20 Organized labor participates at unprecedented extent in presidential campaign as general election approaches. Presidential electors number 354 will convene on June 18 in a tightly contested vote.
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Chile
Legion Honors Memory Beaton
The Baldwin unit of the American Legion is renamed the Lloyd Beaton post in memory of Lieut Lloyd O Beaton an AP editor in Kansas City who died in action while trying to save a wounded man.
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Baldwin, Kan
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Associated Press
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Deficit Shown By Railroads Across Regions
The Interstate Commerce Commission released a partial April report showing eastern railroads with a $14,729,880 deficit after expenses and taxes, western roads a $3,284,562 deficit, while southern roads posted a net $2,288,931 after all costs. Operating revenues totaled $127,707,725 in the east, $64,019,115 in the south, and $? in the west with expenses of $13,157,076, $84,019,155, and $124,502,594 respectively. Taxes and other fixed charges widened eastern losses, erased western operating income, and reduced southern gains.
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Western Classification
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Western Roads
Restrictions on American Women for Court Presentation
London reports that only eight American women are slated for court presentation this year. Applicants must meet strict criteria including ex husbands who were presented, White House access, and verifiable divorces with alimony and child custody ordered. The embassy circular outlines dress changes and strict attire rules, with the queen banning head feathers and trains.
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London
White House
Poland Eyes Upper Silesia as Key to Industrial Revival
Reuthen June 21 Poland aims to buy Upper Silesia’s coal iron zinc and other materials if the plebiscite joins Poland. Josef Kymer leader of the Federated Polish Unions says Poland will develop industry and adopt labor laws, improving on German systems. Polls foresee strong Polish support in Reuben's district though left bank regions show uncertainty.
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Oil Exports From Tampico Drop One Third in May
Petroleum exports from Tampico and Puerto Lobos in Vera Cruz fell to about one third of normal in May. Figures obtained by the Universil newspaper from oil companies show the sharp decline in shipments.
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Tampico
Puerto Lobos
Vera Crus
Universil
Mondell Sees Tax Decrease in New Congress
Washington reports Rep. Mondell of Wyoming, Republican leader, says a substantial tax reduction is possible after the next fiscal year end. He foresees lower government spending, fewer federal employees, and cuts to army and navy budgets, with the aim of easing tax burdens.
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Yardmen's Association Emerges From Demands for Better Pay
The Yardmen's Association forms in response to dissatisfaction with existing unions B of R T and A of N A. Members claim it is a democratic, recallable, ballot driven body aiming to unite railroad workers for mutual protection while preserving craft autonomy. The movement spreads nationwide to curb domination by leaders and to simplify policy handling.
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Fashionable Hoarding Ends with Paris Sale
The Princess Lobanoff, a 63 year old Russian resident of Paris, left behind hundreds of gowns and dozens of unworn underwear in tissue wrappings at her estate sale. Observers note a Paris dancing craze spurring a “tired tango face” among young women after long days of work and late nights of dancing. Mrs Newton D Baker and her daughter christened two ships at Hog Island on the same day, marking a historic double sponsorship at the same plant and date.
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Paris
Newton D. Baker
Hog Island
Delaware River
Fire at New Idria Quicksilver Mines Destroys Plant
Fire at the New Idria Quicksilver mines in San Benito county destroyed the plant machinery and several homes. The loss is estimated at 100000 dollars. The mines are said to supply nearly all the United States quicksilver. The incident occurred in Hollister California on June 21.
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Idria
San Benito County
United States
Fog grounds tenth race between Resolute and Vanitie
Newport June 21 AP Fog and lack of wind prevent the tenth trial race between the cup defense candidate sloops Resolute and Vanitie today. Postponement was announced after the committee waited for conditions to improve.
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Resolute
Vanitile
Food budget hits record high in May
The average American family’s food budget rose to a new high in May, the Labor Department reported. Twenty two food items climbed 3 percent from April and 7 percent from January, driven by higher sugar flour and potato prices. Sugar up 26 percent, corn meal 14 percent, flour 7 percent, potatoes 5 percent since April.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Steamer Locates Ice Bound Vessel in Arctic Rescue
A wireless from icebreaker Sviatogoro reports locating the steamer Solovei ice bound in the Kara Sea. The rescue saved all eighty aboard, who faced starvation and fuel shortage after more than three months trapped. The British Admiralty loaned the Sviatogoro for the operation.
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Sviatogoro
Arctic
Kara Sea
Admiralty
Elwell Murder Mystery Remains Unresolved
New York June 21 AP reports continued interest in the Elwell murder as District Attorney Swann holds a secret conference with assistants and detectives. He says there are no new developments and no evidence indicating whether a man or a woman killed wealthy sportsman and whist expert Joseph K. Elwell.
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Joseph K. Elwell
Swann
Elwell
Sacaga Nominated for Nicaragua Presidency
San Salvador dispatches report Dr. Juan Bautista Sacaga has been nominated by the coalition party of Nicaragua for the presidency. The June 21 AP item notes the nomination details as received.
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Juan Bautista Sacaga
Coalition Party of Nicaragua
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