Death of C. E. Newton Found Near Thomasville
The body of C. E. Newton was found Tuesday afternoon near an oak tree on W. A. Rehberg’s property half a mile from the city along the Coast Line railroad. Coroner and jury ruled death a suicide, noting a bullet wound to the head and a rifle with one empty shell. A note to his wife Myrtle was recovered, and witnesses identified Newton’s handwriting in a notebook.
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W. A. Rehberg
Coast Line
Newton
Mr. Newton
Vann
A. C. Walden
Ricketson
Gandy
Georgia
Thoma
Thomasville
C. E. Newton
C. EB. Newton
C. B. Newton
British Flag Burned at Treasury Building
The State Department asked DC officials for facts about a British flag burned yesterday in front of the Treasury by women supporting Irish freedom. No arrests were made and the British embassy did not protest.
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Treasury
Ireland
State Department
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Treasury Building
House Action on Armenian Mandate Expected Friday
Washington June 3 The House foreign affairs committee ordered out a Senate resolution that would deny the President authority to accept a mandate over Armenia. Chairman Porter said action before Friday was not expected, as Republican members defeated the Democratic substitute opposing executive power to accept the mandate until post peace-treaty ratification.
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HOUSE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Armenia
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Porter
Committtee
Congress
Death of Cattle Buyer Mr Newton Ruled Suicide
Mr Newton, a successful cattle buyer connected with Enterprise Market and partner of A. C. Walden, died from a gunshot wound in the head. A note found in his pocket suggested self-inflicted death linked to debts. He married Myrtle Hendricks five months ago and had lived in the county about ten years. Funeral services were held at Pine Summit with Rev. J. E. Seals officiating. His brother J. G. Newton runs a local grocery. The community is shocked, and cause is suspected to be temporary mental distress from business troubles.
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A. BE. Sanders
J. R. Cochran
H. C. Ferguson
L. H. Cone
J. E. Going
Mr. Newton
A. C. Walden
Fetty
Myrtle Hendricks
Pine Summit
Republican committee warns against Negro exclusion at local conventions
In Chicago a unanimous Republican National Committee resolution orders chairman Hays to tell state bodies to stop local delegations from convention seats where negros are barred. South balloting controversies prompted the move as Southern hotels and venues reportedly barred Black delegates. Charles Warren of Michigan urged a formal warning to the South while Southern members protested removing state specificity.
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Chicago
Ill
Dupe
Republican National Committee
Hays
South
Charles Warren
Michigan
Florida contest decision delayed by Republican committee
Chicago June 3 The Republican National Committee resumed debate on delegate contests with the Florida case postponed to 3 p m after a rehearing. The Wood faction led by national committeeman Bean faced the Anderson Johnson faction from Jacksonville. J C B McCall of Nashville was seated in the sixth Tennessee district dispute. The committee also began consideration of the North Carolina contest.
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Chicago
Ill
Republican National Committee
Tennessee
J. C. B. McCall
Nashville
Wood
Florida
Bean
H. L. Anderson
Jacksonville
Johnson
North Carolina
Vera Cruz Accepts U.S. Aid To Fight Plague
Vera Cruz authorities accept the United States offer to send a sanitary detachment and supplies to combat the bubonic plague in the city. The dispatch from Mexico City dated June 3 reports the decision to El Universal.
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Vera Cruz
U.S
Mexico City
United States
el Universal
Vera Cruz to Burn One Third of Homes Over Plague
Mexico City reports that Vera Cruz will burn about one third of its houses to eradicate bubonic plague. Citizens reached the decision, per Excelsior.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Excelsior
Plague Strikes Vera Cruz Three Die In Isolation Fight
Three people were taken to an isolation hospital in Vera Cruz after bubonic plague attacks, with three others in grave condition. No new cases were found in two days and authorities believe the disease may not spread further in the city.
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Vera Cruz
Extra Session Says the President
Washington reports that Congress will end the present session Saturday under a Senate adjournment resolution. President Wilson told Democrats he will not call an extra session during the summer unless a grave emergency arises. Senator Underwood announced the decision after authorization to deny talks of an extra session. Senator Kenyon proposed amending the adjournment to August thirty.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Senate Democrats
Underwood
Gasoline Prices Rise on Demand and Supply Conditions
Federal Trade Commission reports recent gasoline price increases are driven mainly by varying supply and demand conditions rather than price fixing. It notes demand as the primary cause, improvements in oil production and imports, and uncertainty about current year profits for large oil firms. The commission's finding responds to a House inquiry into oil price movements.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
House
Three Drowned In Tennessee Cave Hole
During a heavy storm in Giles county near Pulaski, Andrew Holt and his two children sought shelter in a cave. The cave overflowed and all three drowned.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Giles County
Andrew Holt
Pulaski
Norway rejects Danzig mandate proposal
Copenhagen June 3. The National Tidende says Norway refused to accept a mandate over Danzig when offered by the supreme council, and Poland subsequently accepted the mandate.
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Copenhagen
The
National Tidende
Norway
Danzig
Supreme Council
Poland
Colombian Treaty Nears Senate Action
Washington June 3 The Senate foreign relations committee is urged to return the proposed treaty with Colombia for final action after a subcommittee drafted an amendment to the document.
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Washington, D. C
Colombia
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Daniels Urges Midshipmen to Deeds of Usefulness
Secretary Daniels spoke to the 289 graduates at the Naval Academy in Annapolis on June 3. He urged them to cast off tradition and pursue new ideas to keep American sea power at the forefront in strategy and invention.
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Daniels
Naval Academy
Gas ton Chevrolet Wins Spectacular Indy 60 Mile Race
Gas ton Chevrolet captures first prize at Indianapolis with an 8th renewal finish in 5 40 16.14 averaging 88.16 mph. Rene Thomas takes second, Tommy Milton third, Jimmy Murphy fourth as De Palma suffers a fatal flame incident and finishes fifth after heroic engine fighting.
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Gaston Chevrolet
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Speedway
Chevrolet
Rene Thomas
Tommy Milton
Jimmy Murphy
Santa Monica
Ralph de Palma
de Palma
Joe Boyer
Boyer
50 000 Want Seats at Convention of the Republicans
Chicago June 3 Added interest of women in politics drives tickets demand for the Republican national convention. National committee chairman Haya says he has 150000 requests for 13200 seats with over 1100 applications for 500 press seats. Tickets will be distributed Saturday. Mrs Raymond Robins urges plain small hats for women attendees and removal once seated.
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Chicago
Ill
Haya
National Committee
Raymond Robins
Robins
Progressive Party
Wagon driver steals two thousand from boy on sidewalk
New York detectives search for a milk wagon driver who took a roll of two thousand dollars from six year old Sammy Salvarto found yesterday on the sidewalk. Mrs Lizzie Yeomees later reported losing the same money as officers hunt the thief.
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N. Y
New York
Sammy Salvarto
Lizzie Yeomees
Postal Pay Increase Passed by the House
The House approved a postal pay increase today with a unanimous vote. Three hundred forty three members were present.
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Washington, D. C
House
President's Sheep Sheared for Salvation Army Benefit
Washington DC June 3 The President's flock was sheared today for charity producing 185 pounds of wool to be donated to the Salvation Army. Last year the wool went to the Red Cross.
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Washington, D.C
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Unclear Motor Race Incident At Start Sparks Delays
A racer started from a favored position but was jolted by a starter’s blast and lagged behind. He remained among the last to clear the field and soon on the first lap was forced into the pits with a flat tire.
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