Citizens Propose Merger of Streetcar Lines
A Senate committee hearing on the Washington Railway and Electric Company dispute features Citizens Association urging restitution of workers, weekly pay, public utility wage controls, district representation, and a merger into a single utility. Hoover defends the company against union pressure, while Barfour cites no public wage authority and Pays workers back to their old jobs.
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Hoover Chargers
King
Washington
Senate
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Orgamrat
Adia
el William
la Tamatto
District of Columbia
Hoover
Washinton
John S Barfour
Waehes
Congress
Washington Railway and Frecrie Company
Ship steel price hike for U.S. ships shocks congress
The United States Steel Corp declares 395 a ton for steel for the proposed commercial fleet versus 66 a ton for navy steel. Gen George Goethals condemns the price as unsatisfactory but fixes a basic price for builders to use in estimates. Shipbuilders worry about a $40 million profit while experts say the rise is unjustified amid a Congress inquiry into steel pricing.
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United States Steel Corporation
Navy
George Goethals
Congress
Tarif
Bureau of Corporations
Steel Corporation
United States Shipping Commission
Lord Northcliffe Press Tour Ends With White House Visit
Lord Northcliffe British high commissioner met President Wilson after a forenoon of interviews with commissions and state officials. He was shown the anti sunken sentinel protests at the White House gates and had a long briefing with William Denman on the shipping program before an afternoon on the golf links.
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Lord Northcliffe
Wilson
Lord Nearthcliffe
Phillips
State Department
White House
Lord Northelffe
Witliam Denman
Shipping Board
Denman
Mexico Maintains Neutrality Amid War Talks
Mexico City reports indicate President Carranza favors strict neutrality and will push a new bill for clearer limits after Congress defeated a measure granting extraordinary pardoning powers. Gen Pablo de la Car named procurator general, Rafael Nieto confirms a halted plan to coin 20 million dollars in gold via a U S bank, denying German-sourced funds.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Foreign Office Today
Mexico 4
Carranza
Congress
Pablo de la Car
Rafael Nieto
United States
Raid on Reds Nets Russian Anarchists Arrests in New York
Police in New York arrested Russian anarchists in a raid on a private house after noon. A large quantity of pamphlets opposing conscription was seized. Two prisoners were printing type for more circulars when captured. All detainees were turned over to Federal authorities.
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Emma Goldman
Berkmar
United
Mother Furth
Bo Fiama Goldman
New York
Alexander Berkman
Secret Service
Mother Earth No
Emma Geldman
Women Clash With New York Police In Unrest
A violent melee on the streets injures officers as crowds attack police and tear uniforms. Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman waive examination, post bail, then are held at the Tombs pending trial. Federal guards, hunger strikes, and a money source probe accompany the case.
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Sergi
James M Wilson
Elizabeth Street
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Anl
Miss Goldman
Berkman
Senator Lewis thanks nation for Liberty Loan support
Senator Lewis Democratic whip praises Americans for rallying to the Liberty Loan. He says in 45 days the country matched a two billion dollar first installment for national defense against aggression, thanking bankers, business leaders, citizens, and workers for their contributions.
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Lewis
Senate
America
Lewry
Praasian
Kaiser Inquiry About Funds for Propaganda
A dialogue fragment shows a questioner pressing a figure about Kaiser funding propaganda, with the reply directing further questions to the Kaiser for confirmation and funds. The exchange implies scrutiny of wartime or political support and accountability.
Washington Leads Nation in Liberty Bond Subscriptions
Washington's Liberty Loan drive posted a record showing 53,000 subscribers and about 19.0 million dollars raised. Banks and bankers, merchants, and department heads aided the effort, with leading institutions like Riggs, Metropolitan, and National banks contributing substantial totals and numbers of subscribers.
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Williams
Poole
Riggs
Metropolitan
Washington Loan and Trust Companied
National Savings and Trust Company
Munsey Trust Company
The
Union Trust Company
Continental Trust Company
Home Savings Bank Fed
Iowan Accused of Treason
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 16 a warrant was issued for Noa Doty a former Iowa gubernatorial candidate on treason charges Doty wrote a letter to his son in Waterloo who is jailed for refusing to register on June 57 alleging violation of federal treason statutes
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Noa Doty
Doty
Waterloo
Licenses Issued in Rockville for Four Marriages
Licenses to marry have been issued in Rockville Maryland on June 16. Names listed include Paul Wrenn age 25 and Margaret T Wilkinson age 24 both of Rockville. Also Joseph R Tomlinson age 22 and Marie Virginia Berry age 18 both of Washington.
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Rockville
Paul Wrenn
Margaret T Wilkinson
Joseph R. Tomlinson
Marie Virginia Berry
Atl
Washington
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Hanmver
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Cooper Union
Riggs National Bank
District Columbia
Liberty Loan
Riggs National Bank OF Washington
Chairmai
Sis
Elnye
Ousness
Liberty Loan Committee
Ashington
Pmsariet
Oroplan
Bob Gauleee
Riggs Bank
Rigas National Rink
Metropoiitan National
Ted
Lincoln
Sunsuber
M Punt
Farmera and Mechanics
Bank of Washington
Cari
Franklin
American Security and Trust Company Led
P-B
Fourteenth St
New York Ave
Goldheim
Tha Tega
Giessers
O. K
Nolesca
Sreirmgy
Weber Paice
Chickering
Jacob Bros
Gabler
Schleichter
Henning
Wal
Vose & Sons
Ager
Oak
Cable
Mission
Shen'ager
Technola
Hardman
Autotone
Aeolian Vocalions
Columbia Grafanolas
AMNI
Byron S. Adams
Ith &T
Horace F Clary
Srecia AL
Arecretary
National University Law School
Cers
Commerce
Marwakais Tmnen
Scretary
Rational Bank
McCray Refrigerators
McCray Refrigerator Co
Harper
Norris
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