President Wilson Holds Line on Tariff Bill Amendments
President Wilson declined to commit on minor tariff bill amendments urged by Democrats. Secretary Redfield spoke with him before the cabinet, saying only small changes would pass, while warning of pressure to open other schedules. He noted manufacturers request an inquiry into wages and industrial conditions, hoping to influence rates.
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Washington
Wilson
Redfield
Bureau of Domestic and Foreign Commerce
Tariff Fight Resumed In Senate On Underwood Bill
The tariff fight resumed in the Senate on May 13 as Senator Penrose moved to refer the Underwood bill to the finance committee with instructions for public hearings. Chairman Simmons urged all Democratic members to attend, expressing confidence that Republicans would be checked in their first move against the majority.
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Washington
Senate
Penrose
Underwood
Finance Committee
Simmons
British Delegates Farewell as United States Plans Peace
In Washington on May 13 Secretary Bryan bids British delegates farewell in a speech lauding national comity. He notes peace celebrations resemble building a great super-dreadnaught named Friendship, with allegory of a smokeless powder ship and the Prince of Peace as captain. The delegates prepare for the Ghent treaty events in Philadelphia after a breakfast hosted by John A. Stuart.
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Washington
Ghent
Philadelphia
John A. Stuart
New York
Army and Navy Club
Bryan
United States
Ryan
Friendship
Will Stand on Bigger Majority In House Debate
Springfield May 13 Republicans caucused before the debate on the proposed initiative and referendum resolution and resolved to stand for a majority of those voting on the pro position. Socialists Progressives and Democrats oppose Republicans.
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Springfield
Senate
Ex-Anloier John B. Wins First Arizona Execution
Globe Arizona May 13 report on John B Wins a former merchant executed under federal authority. He was hanged this morning after being found guilty of murder of two merchants on the San Carlos Indian Reservation.
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Globe, Ariz
John Bwin
Ari Han
Convic
Murd
San Carlos Ind
Senators Push Plan for Reorganization Convention
Republican senators who attended the Progressive Republican conference in Chicago plan to urge the national committee to call a reorganization convention in the fall. Senator Cummins says he has written appeals from many states for the gathering, to be presented to a commission.
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Cummins
Washington
Chicago
National Committee
Het
Cenfer
Progressive Republicans urged to stay with party
Washington May 13 reports that House Progressives discussed ways to win back Republican defectors to the Progressive party. Representative Hinebaugh of Illinois stated that Progressive Republicans should not join any Progressive party, but remain with their current allegiance.
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Washington
Republcans
Progressive Party
House
Hinebaugh
Illinois
Birthright Question Sparks Arbitration Debate In London
In London on May 13 a Pall Mall Gazette editorial argues that if Japan seeks the California land issue to the Hague the world will not persuade Western states to surrender their bread and future prospects to distant arbitration. The piece frames the California question as a test of practicality versus dreamers.
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London
California
Hague
Pall O Mall Gazette
Mexican Rebels Loot Courthouse in Jalisco Skirmish
In Guadalajara on May 13 rebels led by Julian sat Je ana attacked Sekarante, the state’s key mining district. A small garrison held for four hours until ammunition ran out, six federal soldiers died, and the insurgents looted stores and burned the courthouse.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Julian
Sat Jeana
Jefepoli
Sekarante
Jalisco
When Spire of Church Struck by Shivering Bolt
A church spire was struck by a bolt causing a wreck that injured three officers. The incident caused estimated damages of more than $50,000.
Stalwart Knox church spire collapses in Stanford blaze
A 160 foot Knox Presbyterian steeple in Stanford Ontario was struck and ignited this morning causing a deadly fire. Fire Chief Hugh Durkin, policeman Matthews Hamilton, and fireman were killed while Sidney Van Stone was injured. The blaze breached the roof as firefighters dragged hoses while the structure burned, losses estimated around 50060.
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Stanford
Ont
Knox Presbyterian Church
Y. Hugh Durkin
Matthews Hamilton
Sidney van Stone
McCarthy Durkin
Hamilton
Leavenworth Cons Want a Vacation
Leavenworth Kas May 13 The federal board of paroles listed more than 200 parole applications this morning six of them from Lyny Wetaty.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Lyny Wetaty
Federal Board of Paroles
Captain Scott and party found dead in Antarctic camp
Lieutenant Trygger Gran described the discovery of Captain Robert F. Scott, Dr. E. A. Wilson, and Lieut. N. R. Calgary in a tent near a supply depot. He said the explorers died of exhaustion, not hunger, their bodies well preserved and peaceful in cold sleep after brutal storms.
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Calgary
Alberta
Scott
Trygger Gran
Robert F. Scott
South Pole
E. A. Wilson
N. R
Lieut
Tall
Dr. Wilson
Lion Tees
Seott
Gran
Blizzard newspaper from Adelie Land first Antarctic periodical
Dr. Douglas Mawson and six expedition members in Adelie Land send a wireless notice announcing The Blizzard, the first regular Antarctic newspaper. It will print monthly news from the South Pole region, starting with a twenty six page issue. Current circulation is limited to staff alone in the barren tract.
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Melbourne
Douglas Mawson
Adelieland
Antarc
South Pole
Greek Government Backs International Olympic Games
Athens reports the Greek government has given its consent to support a plan to hold a series of international Olympic games. Details outline official endorsement and backing for the event series.
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Athens
Burglars Interrupt Cash-Register Heist at North Main Store
Burglars forced entry at George North’s clothing shop on North Main around 2 am. They pried open drawers, drilled holes around the back door, and opened the safe but did not remove it. About $30 was taken plus possible clothing. burglars fled after janitor’s upstairs noise.
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George North
North Main
Ca Register
Bannock
Bannock Hotel
Japanese Hold Up Protest Over California Land Law
Japanese ambassador will delay protests against the California anti alien land law until Governor Johnson acts on the bill. If signed Japan will observe a reasonable time to see federal plans. Japan did not move to test the law’s constitutionality, citing the U S to handle that issue. No cabinet action beyond discussing the question.
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Washington
California
Johnson
Japan
United States
Rock Island Train Wreck Kills Two Men Near Seneca
A rear end collision of two Rock Island freight trains in dense fog near Seneca caused two deaths. Elmer B. Jennings of Pocatello Idaho aged 26 and Harry Frye of Chanute Kansas aged 55 died while asleep in the caboose. Several merchandise cars were demolished and cattle killed.
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Ottawa
Ills
Rock Island
Seneca
Elmer B. Jennings
Pocatello
Idaho
Harry Frye
Chanute
Kas
Conductor Elmer B Jennings Linked to Short Line Not
The Tribune reports Elmer B Jennings was a conductor out of Pocatello not connected with the Short Line. He served from September 23 1910 to November 9 1912 and left service. Married, son of George F Jennings and wife reside Merion Kentucky. Born Welfare Texas July 15 1886. He was with the Correspondence School of Scranton Pa. His whereabouts since leaving remain unknown.
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the Tribune
Elmer B. Jennings
Pocatello
George F. Jennings
Merion
Kentucky
Welfare Texas
Scranton
Special Peace Day Program at A. O. I Academy
The regular assembly at the state Academy tomorrow from 9 50 to 10 50 a m will be devoted to a Peace Day program. The program includes Keller’s American Hymn of Peace and a Sunset performance by Mrs. Bess Own.
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State Academy
Academy
Keller
Urion Quartette
Safety First Committee Reviews Rail Operations
The Safety First committees of the Oregon Short Line met in Boise and began reviewing exams for workers unable to ride the car on its prior trip. Idaho division members F A Leute Thomas Glassford I H Hunter and B A Merrill led the sessions at the Y M C A rooms while Montana division members convened there today with Assistant General Manager Manson taking an active role.
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Oregon
Montana
Manson
Typhoon Hits Philippine Ties Causes Notable Damages
Washington reports a recent typhoon sweeping Philippine ties left some natives injured and caused damage though no fatalities were recorded. Damaged areas faced disrupted transport and lingering peril as officials assess the situation.
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Leavenworth
Capt. Scott
Hogansville
Samuel Owensby
Brooks Lane
North
Short Line
Jennings
Mrs. Bess
Low
Safety First Committee
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