Senate Allies Triumph Over Regulars on Wool Bill
In a 39 to 18 Senate vote sixteen Republican insurgents joined Democrats to send the House wool resolution to the Finance Committee for report by July 10. Penrose promptly convened a 1 PM session. insiders say the committee will issue an adverse report and push tariff revision ahead of a potential long session amid fears of a broad tariff overhaul.
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Bible as perfect ad per Missouri jewelers convention
Ht Goodwin of Rochester, advertising man, told the Missouri Jewelers and Optometrists convention in St. Louis that the Bible is the only perfect advertisement. He argued it demonstrates the three laws of advertising by naming its article, stating why it is valuable, and directing readers where to obtain it.
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Two Engineers Die in Mill Creek Train Wreck
In Mill Creek Tennessee a head on collision on the Tennessee Central line injured fifteen others and killed engineers Hudd Cleveland and Charles Dennis. Former Governor Benton McMillin was slightly hurt in the crash that telescoped two passenger coaches.
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Indictment Likely in Secret Steel Trust Probe
New York report says a federal grand jury will likely hand down an indictment next week in a secret inquiry into the United States Steel Corporation. The probe ties steel interests to favorable freight rates for Universal Portland Cement and discrimination against Alpha Portland Cement, as Alpha charges rail bias aiding a steel-owned rival. Louis J. Porter presented the complaint to an Interstate Commerce Commission examiner, with U S District Attorney Wise escalating the matter to the grand jury.
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Crocker Corners Eggs to Feed Her Dogs in Kennel
Special to The Washington Pest from San Francisco dated June 21 reports Miss Jennie S. Crocker who, under an anti-meat policy in her 100000 dollar dog kennel, cornered the egg market in San Mateo Burlingame and Hillsborough to feed 100 prize Boston terriers and French bulldogs. Her plan aims to keep dogs healthy and beautiful on eggs, a practice begun earlier, with famous dogs Sir Blarney Bhie and Halcyon Alexander named among her notable animals.
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TWO MEN ROB A MAIL CAR IN MEMPHIS LIMITS
Memphis on June 21 reports two masked men robbed an Alhols Central mail car within city limits. They forced eight clerks to hand over registered mail into a Sunny sack and fled after signaling for the baker. Bloodhounds aided a police search underway.
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Florida Representative Alleges Pension Deductions For Veterans In Homes
Representative Frank Clark of Florida charged that soldiers and sailors in various homes are “railroaded” to the Government Hospital for the Insane to drain their pensions, while some inmates may not be insane. He proposed a bill to stop pension deductions and to ensure inmates receive their full pension or its return upon release.
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Tribune Arrest Warrant for George O Glavis
James Keeley general manager of the Chicago Tribune swore out a warrant for George O Glavis of Chicago charging him with stealing books and papers the Tribune property. The records relate to alleged moral turpitude of a United States senator and other government officers. Glavis allegedly bought the business and its papers but has not handed them over.
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Woman betrays fugitive trapped by ruse in Buffalo tale
Edward Valentine Lee, 25, a paymaster's clerk from Russellville Kentucky, accused of stealing 46000 from the Georgia's paymaster in Havana February 1, was arrested in Buffalo by Detective O Grady and two federal officers after a Toronto visit. He carried two revolvers and said he would not be taken alive. He will be arraigned in federal court and plans to plead guilty.
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Russellville
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O'Grady
Colorado Cruiser Grounded Off San Diego Harbor Entrance
The navy cruiser Colorado ran aground near the harbor entrance as four other cruisers cleared the channel. Navy tug Ver Saturn and army tug Harris struggled to pull her off the sand while officials noted no obvious damage. Indirect reference to White Sulphur Springs restoration appears in a separate note.
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Thrown By Her Horse In Massachusetts
Special to The Washington Post. Miss Emily Tuckerman of Washington is thrown from her horse near Stockbridge at 7 30 in the morning. She lands head and shoulders in a ditch, is dazed but walks home unaided, and resumes riding the same horse next day.
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Emily Tuckerman
Washington
Stockbridge
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Whitehall
Fifth twins in eight years in Gulfport
Special to The Washington Fest from Gulfport Mississippi reports Mrs. J. G. Piagrio has given birth to five pairs of twins in eight years. The pattern has been girl, girl, boy, girl, boy, girl, girl, boy with all ten children reported hale and hearty. The record appears unmatched according to the report.
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Taft's Safe Refuses to Open at White House After 60 Years
A White House safe that has operated since 1861 balked and refused to open on June 12 with tumblers stuck and pay rolls for executive staff delayed. Locksmiths and experts attempt to force entry while Col. W H Crook oversees the disbursements and hopes for a speedy resolution before nightfall.
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Mrs Owsley Wins Divorce from Louis Owsley
Chicago June 2 Mrs Margaret Owsley was granted a decree of divorce from Louis Owsley executor of Charles T Yerkes estate by Judge Cooper in the superior court. A private alimony agreement was arranged. Owsley did not contest. Mrs Owsley testified to cruelty and a Fort Myers Florida friend Mitchel Lilley testified the husband admitted beating her.
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Bride is Arctic Widow in Alaska Pribilof Island Tale
Mrs. Chichester, married last July to Dr. Harry Dennison Chichester, writes of her husband's death. Charles C. Per pall, a government weigher, received a telegram from his daughter eleven months after she left home to marry Chichester and join him in Alaska. He studied at George Washington University.
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Crowds Flock as Coronation Eve Grips London Streets
London crowds fill avenues and parks as a coronation eve unfolds with immense public fervor. Royal procession routes brim with spectators while guards, officials, and foreign visitors join the midnight vigil awaiting tomorrow’s ceremony.
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King to Be Crowned Today Amid Turmoil
King’s coronation scheduled today as amid trust inquiries and indictments loom. White House security praised while railway and refinery affairs draw public attention.
Senator Du Pont Cleared Despite Powder Trust Link
U S judge in Wilmington Del clears Senator Du Pont of ties to the Powder Trust as cases against Tobacco and Standard Oil are used to frame a decision on Sherman Law interpretation. Defendants receive until October 16 to submit reorganization plans.
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Love notes at trial show letters in Gambier case
In Wilmington and New York courts, the Gambier separation and annulment suits feature a trove of private letters between Edith Gambier and Edward Gambier. The federal case against the Powder Trust connected to Du Pont faces injunction and dissolution for restraint of interstate commerce in powders and explosives.
Court eyes plan to dissolve Du Pont combination
In an interlocutory decree the court set October 16 to hear arguments on the injunction and a proposed dissolution plan. The decision references Standard Oil and American Tobacco Supreme Court rulings, clarifying that restraint of competition can occur without restraint of interstate trade. Du Pont officials did not comment on the ruling as counsel William F. Hilles said he had not read the decision.
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American Tobacco Company
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du Pont de Nemours Powder Company
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Mother of Hoke Smith Dead
Mrs Hildreth H Smith mother of former Gov Hoke Smith of Georgia died in Atlanta June 2 aged 72. She was Miss Mary Brent Hoke of Lincolnton NC and her brother is Gen R F Hoke of Raleigh NC.
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