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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
5
Knights are asked to attend at Castle Wall this evening at 7:30 for the second rank social session and oath. Willis Hoddingtt is listed as K of Roaad.
During hearings the government argued against the United States Steel Corporation acquiring property tied to the Tennessee Coal and Iron venture. Elbert Gary testified that the steel group had refused to buy before 1907 panic, while J. P. Morgan contended the purchase could stabilize financial turmoil. The discussion centered on ore supplies and the long term needs of the company and its allies.
Washington reports say Chinda and Secretary Bryan discussed a peace plan with cautious support from Tokyo. No firm inlet of approval yet as Japan weighs the proposal. Ambassador Wilson relayed partial views from the home government, with rapid updates expected within a few days.
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans a special inquiry into the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad receivership and will report findings to Congress if a resolution by Representative Hope of Illinois advances. White House officials say administration will note the receivers. Members say they expect FCC inquiry into actions tied to the wrecking of Frisco railroad property.
A noisy buildup for next Sunday as Polonite fans from the northern county rally with BayLaughlin and thirty degree supporters to tout a wallop of the Grays. Britton to pitch, Andy GI to assist, plus Bud Edmondson delivering a home run and cigar prize. Large crowd expected at Woodlawn Park with a special Shoals train.
Indianapolis Star argues immigrants should be taught English to fully integrate. J H Wheaton of New York urges compulsory English learning for recent arrivals, suggesting schooling several nights weekly until immigrants attain functional English and cultural knowledge to reduce immigrant-led agitation.
Fragmentary baseball notes list National League teams and players in a muddled box, naming pitchers and battery pairs. Mentions Boston and New York lineups with players such as Carrigan, Fisher, Bweeney, and others, but OCR gaps obscure full details.
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