Lobbyist Exposé Triggers Capitol Investigation
Washington faces a sweeping disclosure as a New York paper publishes confessions of a former lobbyist detailing names and incidents from 16 years. Senator Overman, chairman, subpoenas Colonel Mulhall for July 8 as Congress probes the lobby system and ministerial charges tied to tariff debates and Wall Street actions.
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Washington
National Capital
Congress
New York
Wilson
Martin
Mulhall
Lovett
Wall Street
Overman
Labha Fata
National Association of Manufacturers
Senate
MacMillan Sails North In Search Of Frozen Arctic Wonders
Donaldo MocMion sails from New York on July 2 aboard the Diana for a two year Arctic expedition to Crockerland. The party includes Ensign Green, Dr Tanguay, Dr Hood Hunt, Commander MacMillan, and Jerome Alten. The aim is to map and explore Crocker land and Greenland interior, seeking unknown lands with scientific observations. Sponsoring institutions include the American Museum of Natural History, American Geographical Society, and Yale University.
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Donaldo MocMion
New York
Crockerland
Fitaheat Green
M.C. Tanguay
Elmer Ektlow
Hood Hunt
Commander MacMillan
Jerome L. Alten
MacMillan
Crocker Land
Greenland
American Museum of Natural History
The
American Geographical Society Yale University
University of Tainoin
Indie Tds
Cotton Options Tax Proposed for Future Delivery Contracts
Washington reports a proposed stamp tax on agreements for future delivery of cotton. The measure requires all such contracts to be in writing with a revenue stamp and enables a tax refund upon actual delivery. The plan was endorsed by a Senate caucus finance committee with modifications.
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Senate Democratic Caucus
Clarke
Arkansas
Senate
Pankhurst daughter leads free speech clash in Trafalgar Square
Sylvia Pankhurst urged action against those deemed passive, calling for revolt and a march to Downing Street. Dock workers joined a protest with a flag bearing the Women's Social and Political Union, as police moved in to disperse the crowd.
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Lomdat
Sylvia Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst
Trafalcart Square
Miss Pankhurst
East End
Downing Street
Women’s Social and Political Union
Mayors clash over Law and Order League meeting status
Secretary of State defends McReynolds amid Caminetti case and criticizes the New York World editor. The Wilson administration signals it will resist efforts to force McReynolds from the cabinet. In a separate local scene Mayor Smith declines to meet the Law and Order League, signatures drop from charges, and a new name appears on Saturday night.
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Wilton
McReynolds
Ment
The
Itruan
Caminett
New York World
Tiegan
Commoner
McReynold
Wilson
Caminetti
Mtr
Hryan
Tryan
McResneide
Smith
Cox
Law and Order Committee
Val
Pa 'Eaving
Law and Order
Latino Order League
Ation
League
Eting
Law and Order League
Senator Overman Heads Senate Lobby Investigating Committee
Senator Overman serves as chairman of the Senate Lobby Investigating Committee, directing inquiries into lobbying practices and influence in state government hearings.
Dockers Clash as Police Drive Mob From Trafalgar Square
A sharp brief clash saw dockers attack the GMeers. police pushed the mob toward Trafalgar Square and captured the flag.
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Dockers
Gmeers
Trafalgar Square
Courageous Swim Attempt Fails at Sandy Hook to Battery
Philadelphia bank clerk Charles Borow pushed his limits in a fourth bid to swim from Sandy Hook to the Battery. After more than seven hours battling eddies and a turning current, only half a mile remained when the tide overruled his effort.
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Meroic
Charles Borow
Sandy Hook
Philadelphi Bank
New York Bay
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Pawe
Arctic
Diana
Ac Millat
Mnnsters
J. B. Harriman
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Mra
J. Borden Harriman
New Ypork
New Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
American Preas Association
Bryan
Gaminetti
Mayor Smith
Noth
Ing
Burns
Senator Overman
Senate Lobby
American Prose Association
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