Democrats Read Free Sugar Debate in Baltimore Speech
Senator James defended the Baltimore platform as supporting the Underwood free sugar bill and attacked critics who labeled Wilson a free trader. The report also notes a sheriff raid on a Senate resort for booze, arresting Lew Walz and others as liquor was seized and bonds set at $1000 for two suspects.
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Sheriff’s Office
Crane
Foster
Bob Lewis
Jim Lewis
Senate Resort
Lew Walz
American Falls
Knowles
Walt
Babalis
Senate debates tariff hearings ahead of four oclock vote
Washington May 16 The senate met early to allow both parties to speak before a vote on public hearings on the tariff bill. Chairman Simmons of the finance committee expects hearings will be refused and some Republicans align with him. Senator James responds to a charge by Senator Ransdell that Louisiana Democrats had no warning from the Baltimore platform or President Wilson about free sugar.
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Washington
James
Wilson
Baltimore
Ransdell
Broussard
Louisiana
Joseph P .Turaulty
Democratic House
Congress
House
Pittsburg
Teft
Payne-Aldrich
Elie Ransdell
South
West
Senate
Simmons
Finance Committee
James Il
Three Grips and One Trunk Full Haul Sparks Resort Plans
Sheriff and police forces seize a large stock of items described as the haul from a recent operation. Authorities indicate the collection could support a comfortable summer resort setup or continued use, transferring control to local authorities for further disposition.
Liquor raid yields measures of whiskey and beer
Police head quarters report a licensing raid that recovered four and a half barrels of bottled whiskey and two and a half barrels of bottled beer. The operation also seized a range of bar supplies and pint bottles from the scene.
Haywood Agitating Threat to Tie-Up Notorious I W W Leader
A report alleges William Dudley Haywood is stirring labor unrest and could trigger a threatened tie up. Officials monitor activities tied to the I W W and related groups amid rising labor tensions.
Silk mill strike rally in Patterson rallies for eight hour goal
A May 16 meeting in Patterson protests Patrick Quinlan IWW leader found guilty of inciting riot. A speaker urged tying up garages and streetcar lines and lighting failures. William D Haywood vowed eight hours this year and six hours next year.
Tract Towns Rally For Pocatello Bliss State Highway
Enthusiastic towns urge a highway from Pocatello to Bliss along the south side of the Snake River via American Falls Hagerman and Bliss. A booster meeting in Falls adopts resolutions praising the state highway commission and pledging united efforts to secure the route. Committees from Buhl Hagerman and other towns will push the plan.
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Pocatello
Bliss
Gate City
E. J. Ostrander
F. F. Alcert
Piven, Aan
M. RB. Owen
Snake River
Amercian Falls
Ena
FIGHT FOLLOWS HUNT FOR NEGRO IN OKLAHOMA
In Nowata Oklahoma a clash occurred between a band of black men defending Albert Fields accused of attacking a white woman and a white posse. Several white men were injured and a negro was wounded. Fields escaped as the posse aimed to hang him but kept him as a witness against Fields. Fields is sought for an attack on Mrs Perry Ballentine. The wounded men are expected to recover.
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Nowata
Okla
Albert Fields
Delaware
Fields
Perry Ballentine
Gem State TEs Goesto Twin Falls
The Gem State team from Pocatello visits Twin Falls for two scheduled games this weekend. A parade and band will boost local enthusiasm as stores close tomorrow afternoon and residents attend the contests. Local fans plan to attend both games in the city.
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Twin Falls
Arriva
Gem State
Pocatello
Idaho Diamonds Will Be Popular
W C Corker found a glittering stone near Glenns Ferry that proved to be high quality. He sent the rough diamond to be cut and now owns four fine Idaho diamonds. The area’s similarity to South Africa’s famed fields sparks local speculation. Some stones have already been sold at a fancy price amid ongoing searches.
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W. C. Corker
Glenn’s Ferry
the Gazette
Idaho
Glean’s Ferry
South Africa
Mrs. Wilson to Design Baby Coin
New York May 16 Mrs Woodrow Wilson has been asked by the International Sunshine Society at its annual convention to design a special coin. Proceeds will aid in supporting and educating all blind babies in the United States. The idea originated with Queen Alexandra and Empress Marie who designed a baby coin for Danish children.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
International Sunshine Society
United States
Queen Alexandra
Empress Marie
Danmark
Guarding Negro Against Lynching in Fort Worth
State troops moved to the county jail to prevent a lynching of Tom Lee a Black man who yesterday killed Policeman Ogiltree and wounded three others. He took refuge in a newer location and shot himself.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Tom Lee
Ogiltree
Chinese settle differences through peace tribunal in SF
In San Francisco Chinese families and business houses formed a six company committee to refer all disputes to a commission for decisions. Resolutions were adopted to abide by the commission’s rulings, aiming to offset ongoing conflicts.
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San Francisco
Gx Oe
Peace Tribun Petatives
Warring Co
Artage
May Wheat Reaches 895 Cents In Chicago Close
Chicago May wheat finished at 895 percent, signaling a strong end to the trading session. Market observers noted notable demand and price momentum as supplies remained tight.
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Chicago
Conviction Japan Will Not Misunderstand Troop Action
President Wilson pursues diplomacy over military moves in the Japan California alien law protest. Officials say coast artillery from San Francisco will reinforce Hawaii as part of broader garrison plans for insular possessions and the canal zone, approved by Taft.
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Japan
Hawaii
Washington
Bryan
New York
United Staes
California
Wilson
San Francisco
Insular
Canal Zone
Taft
Newport
Norfolk
Misconduct Charged Ties to Political Activity
Former chief faces charges tied to last job amid partisan intrigue. Officials allege misconduct connected to political activity, signaling ongoing investigation into governance concerns at the agency.
Burns Reduced in Rank After Moore Dismissal
Washington May 16 Charles T Burns assistant foreman in the weather bureau suspended during Moore dismissal was demoted and cut in salary by Secretary Houston He was accused of complicity in alleged political activity tied to Moore removal Professor Fassig was acquitted on all but one charge regarding a $6 65 expense claim and faced no action Fassig argued Moore charges were trumped up for his failure to back the secretary bid
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Washington
Charles T. Burns
Weather Bureau
Willis L. Moore
Houston
Burns
Moore
Oliver L. Fassig
Fassig
Addison Smith May Go To Bat
Washington officials expect a congressional baseball game in which Democrats face Republicans. Congressman Webb of North Carolina is set to pitch for the Democrats with Murray of Massachusetts and other House figures in the lineup. On the Republican side stars include Congressman Norton of North Dakota and Norton Slemp of Virginia.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Webb
North Carolina
Murray
Massachusetts
Congressman Norton
North Dakota
Congressman Slemp
Virginia
Wilson and Cabinet Read Japan Protest Reply Likely Soon
President Wilson and his cabinet spent three hours reviewing the U S response to Japan over California anti alien land law. Secretary Bryan presented a draft reply believed substantially approved and set for possible public release after delivery to the Japanese ambassador.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Japan
California
Bryan
Democrats Open Permanent National Committee Offices
Washington May 16. The Democratic national committee opened permanent offices expected to operate daily for the next four years. An executive committee conference discussed plans to draw battle lines for 1914 and 1916.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Executive Committee
Suppressed paper to resume publication amid suffrage bombs
London on May 16 reports show militant suffragettes placing bombs in public institutions to press for parliamentary woman’s franchise. Bombs found in Rotherhithe Library, southeast London post office, Trinity Church Hastings, and an apparent broader campaign with hired men used in several London and provincial sites.
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Home Office
London
Bomba
Rotherhire
Leti Ae Ernie Lee
Trinity Chure
Hastings
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Sparks
Glenns Ferry
Mrs. Wilson
Chines
Sam Jone
Addison Smith
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