Recognition sought as Mexican government presses for US aid
In Washington June 30 the Mexican government moves to win US recognition. Commissioner Calderon and acting Secretary Davis discussed pleas for recognition, with Davis stating the matter will go to President Wilson. unrest in Congress and a Tamaulipas revolt spurred haste, while Villa’s agents denied reports that he seeks the presidency.
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Ohio Republicans Convene in Columbus Electors Named
Ohio Republicans wrapped up their state convention with the adoption of a platform and the naming of presidential electors. William H. Boyd of Cleveland and T. J. Tabor of Barnesville were named electors at large, with district electors ratified from yesterday's caucuses. The convention, covering routine business in under an hour, did not address alcohol or suffrage issues.
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William TH. Boyd
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Barnesville
Ohio State Grange
Intra City Embargo on Freight Movements Ends Causing Relief
Chicago officials announced an intra city embargo on freight movements tomorrow due to switching crew shortages and rail strikes. Only essentials may move between city terminals and to or from Gary Indiana. The embargo aims to ease yard congestion and allow coal and winter supplies to be moved, clearing thousands of railroad cars stranded by congestion.
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Meade’s Nomination Reporter's Night Visit at Adoo Home
A reporter unable to reach William Gibbs Meade Adoo. confusion at the convention and at the Meade-Adoo home. The scene shifts to the quiet grounds of the house where the family sleeps and a maid relays a note to Mr. McAdge’s room. The reporter learns that Meade received no convention information before retiring around 10:80. The narrative hints at a nomination decision and internal delays within the gathering.
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Stock Exchange to Close for Fourth of July Weekend
The New York Stock Exchange will be closed Saturday Sunday and Monday for the Fourth of July, the board of directors announced today.
Soviet Trade Minister Krausin to Return to Moscow
The London Times reports Leonid Krausin, Soviet minister of trade and commerce, will leave London for Moscow tomorrow to consult with his government. The paper suggests this move relates to ongoing negotiations with M. Kragsiu aiming at resuming trade.
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London Times
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Moscow
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Reserve Board Reviews General Business Conditions
Wallington June 30 The Federal Reserve Board releases its June summary of general business and financial conditions. It notes a readjustment period with price declines in May spreading in June, a shift to a new price and demand level, and slow yet real credit control effects. Transport and coal shortages threaten manufacturing, while agriculture improves and money conditions brighten despite mixed sentiment in manufacturing.
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Federal Reserve
City Officials Reach Agreement With Men
Chicago June 30 With 24 groups of city employes on strike for wage advances and threats of a blackout by 800 electrical workers averted when city officers and union leaders reached an agreement Nearly 1 500 city workers joined walkouts and hundreds more were sent home Four hundred engineers planned to monitor events as the city council debated wage increases an amendment to the appropriations bill would raise spending by 6 200 000 but funds were unavailable
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Language shifts and progress in word usage across eras
A reflective piece discusses evolving language and social norms, citing a New York list of frowned words once deemed improper. It notes how many terms become respectable over time as progress reshapes taste and politics, with conservatives later adopting ideas once labeled radical.
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New York
Spite House at 44 Hull Street Boston Preserved Corner Landmark
A Boston described as one of the narrowest oldest houses, 44 Hull Street, dating to the Revolutionary era. The three story wood dwelling sits opposite Coup’s Hill burying ground on Wall Street place, with a kitchen basement and attic. Tradition says an incensed Tory built it to block light, earning the nickname Spite House after a neighbor kept a candle burning in response.
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Coup's Hill ‘Burying Ground
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On Enders
Nothing is New 6000 Years Ago Says Ancient Talk
Dr BE J Banks spoke to the American Institute of the City of New York about women’s beauty practices 6000 years ago and showed earthen ware finds from Babylonian ruins funded by John D Rockefeller. Twin vases suggested similar cosmetic habits to modern times with red inner cups and blue outer surfaces. Verily there is nothing new under the sun. Also Dr William S Toulin warns proper handkerchief use prevents middle ear infections in the Indianapolis Medical Journal urging side sleeping to aid drainage and reduce Eustachian tube issues during colds.
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New York
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Sun
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Babylonia
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Hvek
William S. Toulin
Indianapolis
Spread of Species and Bird Mediated Mollusk Transport
A note on how identical freshwater mollusk forms appear in distant locations. Waterfowl play a key role as carriers, with ducks carrying mussels on feet and wading birds bearing clinged mollusks across distances. Penguins draw interest for their dignified yet comical behavior and social emperor figures observed in nature.
Democrats Confront Platform Debates at San Francisco Convention
In San Francisco on June 30 the Democratic convention wrestled with platform issues including prohibition the League of Nations and the Irish question. McAdoo supporters changed plans delaying Burris Jenkins nomination while Alabama hinted at backing McAdoo and a full committee aimed to finish work by Friday.
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Virginia
Prohibition
League of Nations
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Administration League
W. J. Bryan
Walsh
Montana
Krassin Returns to Consult Government in Moscow
LONDON June 30 The departure of M Krassin for Moscow signals a possible rupture in negotiations though he may go to consult with the Soviet government There were no points of agreement in the talks notably on allied recognition of the Soviet government and restitution of seized foreigners property Lenin reportedly refused to consider restitution outside a formal peace conference In anti Bolshevist circles it is claimed that trade talks were bluff and Lening desired peace negotiations.
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Gopher State Nomination Returns Narrow Lead for Langer
AP dispatch from Fargo reports early returns from 180 of 2,064 Republican primary precincts show Langer ahead with 11,808 votes to Frazier's 5,476. Counts from the remaining districts were not yet tabulated.
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