Wilson Man Hits Democrats Hard In Senate Battle
The senate Republicans press to prolong consideration of the Underwood public hearings measure as Penrose and Lafollette push a amended reference. Democratic leaders defend moving to a vote while Kern’s West Virginia coal inquiry unfinished and a cement-lined ditch project with a $150000 cost advances near Bliss with a camp at Tuttle.
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Washington
Senate
Underwood
Penrose
Simmons
Penrose-Lafollette
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Manufacturers press lawmakers over schedules in Washington
In Washington on May 14 a large group of chemical manufacturers sought private talks with finance sub-committee chairmen. Over twenty wool manufacturers also pressed Senator Stone's sub committee against cuts in wool production. They were told to return tomorrow and some will be heard as the sub-committee finishes its work.
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Washington
Senator Stone
Sugar policy battle erupts in senate clash
In Washington on May 14 the senate opened with a clash between Senator Ransdell who opposes the sugar schedule and Chairman Simmons. Ransdell sought to read a letter from Lewis C. Rowley of Lansing describing himself as an original Wilson man. The reading drew opposition and a vote failed as Reed objected. The letter warned of dire consequences for the American sugar industry when the Underwood schedules take effect.
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Washington
Senate
Ransdell
Simmons
Lewis C. Rowley
Lansing
Michigan
Wilson
Reed
Clark
Cement lined canal contract to feed electric power
Lynch-Cannon Construction of Salt Lake city seeks camp at Upper Salmon Falls to begin a cement lined canal. The 8300 foot ditch, 42 feet wide at the bottom with 32 foot slopes, will carry a large water volume for power generation as part of the Kuhns electric development. The Kula company plans extensive system work this season and has tied a contract for cement work on the ditch.
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Lynch-Cannon Construction
Salt Lake
Upper Salmon Falls
Kuhns
D. C
Lynch-Cannon Company
Upper
Salmon Falls
Street Car Strike Continues Quiet in Cincinnati
Cincinnati May 14 with only three cars running under heavy police guard the street car strike by Cincinnati Traction Company employees appears to settle into a siege. Strikers offered no interference as the Avondale line cars operated slowly under police escort. Mayor Hunt said more cars would likely be added to the route.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Traction Company
Avondale Line
Hunt
Two Sons Admit Killing Their Father in Douglas
Douglas Arizona May 14 two sons Fred Watson aged 19 and another unnamed, were arrested days ago on murder charges of their ranchman father William Watson. They confessed to district attorney that they killed him after claiming years of cruel treatment by the father and threats to the family. They said the slaying occurred as the father returned with a revolver.
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Douglas, Ariz
Tto
Fred Watson
William Watson
Douglas
Magistrate Bomb Targeted By Suffragists In London
A bomb addressed to police magistrate Henry Curtis Bennet was delivered to the London police court. The package, marked Immediate, was discarded by an officer who submerged it in water. Inside was a tin tobacco box bound with wire containing gunpowder shot and a cartridge with a nail cap.
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London
Henry Curtis Bennett
Suffragette Bombs Found on Local Train Amidstay
In London on May 14 suffragettes planted bombs in a passenger car of the Southwestern railway. No explosion occurred and authorities took the devices to police. Earlier a near Fellastone house was burned by arsonists and suffragette literature was dispersed.
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London
Southwestern
Fellastone
Southern Bayists Convene in St Louis May Meeting
Southern Bayists gathered in St Louis on May 14 for their annual convention. Delegates from southern states and returned missionaries from Asia Africa and Spain America attended. The opening session planned officer elections committees and reports from boards including foreign and home and the Sunday school board.
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St. Louis
Asia
Africa
America
Third Baptist
New Milling Company Is Organized for McCammon
Articles filed for Idaho Rose Manufacturing Company to operate the McCammon flour mill. Capital stock set at 75000 dollars with initial 100 shares par value. Directors include A M Thacker and others. mill to be upgraded with modern machinery. An Idaho Rose Manufacturing meeting is set for next Saturday to elect officers.
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McCammon
Gallet
Carl Barnard
Idaho Rose Manufac Company
A. M. Thacker
Sam Whitehead
T. M. Edwards
R. C. Geddes
J. D. Browning
A. B. Pm
McCammon Investment Company
H. O. Harkgees
Idaho
Orm
Ness
Idaho Rose Manufacturing Company
Railroads Seek Five Percent Freight Rate Increase
Representatives from fifty two eastern railroads appeared before the commission and urged a rehearing on a two year old application for higher freight charges. They petition for a five percent increase, which the commission will consider.
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Washington
Tis Oaen
New Republic Washington Thanks U S for Recognition
A Shan Li Provincial assembly message from China expressing gratitude to the United States for recognizing the new republic was read to the senate. The note underlines diplomatic appreciation and the favorable reception by U S authorities.
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Washington
Shan Li
China
United States
Sen
May Wheat Ends Higher in Chicago Market
May wheat in Chicago closed at 8 5 6? The brief report notes a price movement with no further details on buyers sellers or specific contract figures.
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Chicago, Ill
Midsummer Day Celebrated In Spokane By Swedes
Spokane on June 24 will host a Swedish national holiday celebration organized by a Swedish American league committee. J. E. Wickner, professor of Scandinavian languages at the University of Washington, will give the main address. The event seeks reduced railroad rates for attendees.
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Spokane
Sweden
Pacific Northwest
City parade and Natatorium park events celebrate with queen contest
A morning parade leads into an afternoon at Natatorium park featuring baseball games athletic contests and music. A queen will be chosen from contestants backed by churches and societies including Goldie Bloom Mull an Idaho Marit Olson Anne Bloom Lillie Broberg Tena Danielson and Marie Ludburg of Spokane.
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Ing
Natatorium Park
Goldie Bloom
Mullan
Idaho
Marit Olson
Anne Bloom
Lillie Broberg
Tena Danielson
Marie Ludburg
Spokane
Steel Rails Topic Shows Net Cost Divergence From Book Cost
A bureau of corporations report on steel industry costs reveals large profits hidden in intercompany charges. For example United States Steel’s Bossemmer rail book cost was 21.53 while actual net cost stood at 16.67 after removing related intercompany profits.
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Washington
Bureau of Corporations
Lealing
Cort
Francis Walker
Iron and
Bossemer Steel Rails
United States Steel Corporation
Bureau
Taft
Herbert Knox Smith
Aged farmer in Sparta kills wife then dies in act
Sparta Wis May 14 Aged farmer William Hogue seventy retired farmer killed his wife with a stove poker and shot his daughter Mrs Guy Wilson three times with a revolver. He seriously wounded his son in law and then killed himself by slashing his throat. Mrs Wilson lies dying while her husband may recover.
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Sparta
Wis
William Hogue
Guy Wilson
Work to resume on Salt Lake and Idaho railroad
Salt Lake and Idaho railroad construction will restart after the board approves a new agreement. General counsel Parley Williams for the Oregon Short Line notes the last objectionable feature affecting right of way has been removed. Utah and Idaho officials expect acceptance of the contract. Disagreement over right of way through the Minidoka reclamation project halted work years ago.
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Minidoka
Salt Lake
Salt Lake and Idaho
Parley Lilliams
Oregon
Waiting for the New Governor Anew in Vienna
May 14 Vienna reports the international force likely to occupy the area is welcomed with enthusiasm by the local citizens as the new governance develops amid uncertain times. The brief notes a hopeful mood and anticipation of stability.
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Vienna
Fire Threat to Andrews town Ends After All-Day Battle
Saskatoon Sask May 14 After fighting a prairie fire that threatened Andrews all day Tuesday and today the flames were checked and saved the town from total loss The loss is estimated at 40000 dollars
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Saskatoon
Sask
Andrews
Initiative Loses Votes in Illinois
Springfield May 14 Democratic leaders will not bring the initiative and referendum resolution up this week. The measure will return to the house calendar on third reading and be called up probably next Tuesday. It is reported to have fallen five or six votes since last night making passage this session unlikely.
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Springfield
House
Senate Panel Endorses Woman Ballot Amendment
Five members of the Senate Woman Suffrage Committee favored favorable consideration of a constitutional amendment to grant women the ballot. Chairman Thomas and Senators Owen Sutherland Clap, all Democrats, supported the measure while Carton, a Republican, voted against it.
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Washington
Chamberlain
Senate
Woman Suffrage Committee
Thomas
Owen
Ste Sutherland
Clap
Repu
Carton
Explorers Seek Funds for West Water Survey
Washington May 14 A bill by Senator Works aims to appropriate 10000 dollars for a geology survey to locate springs streams and water holes and travel monuments across the arid west to guide travelers and lighten desert crossings.
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Washington
Senator Works
Senate Lands Committee
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Great Shoshone
Tuttle
Bliss
Ruhns
Per Tre
Mizzoo
Teare
Polieman Heaney
New York
New Milling Company
New Republic
STEEL
R .A
Salt Lake and Idaho Railroad
Initiative
Illinois
Ipoctello
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