Lobbying and Subpoenas Mark Sugar Tariff Hearings
The Senate committee probing the sugar tariff heard extensive testimony on the free sugar fight with Senator Rendell of Louisiana leading witnesses. Investigators outlined organized lobbying by Louisiana sugar growers and others tied to Claus Spreckels, the Sugar Refining Co, and New York employers. Several names were added to subpoena lists as hearings continued, with Wilson denying communications to the committee and urging more witnesses, including J. E. Rhoades and Fred J. Medbark, be questioned as the probe moves forward.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Rensdell
Louisiana
Wilson
Lst
Nornate Committee
Lousiana Sugar Growers
Ransdel
Ranetell
Louisiane
Claus ‘Spreckels
Federal Sugar Refining Ic
Frank ©. Lowrey
New York
Rome
Zenator
J. D. Hull
Jules Burguices
Charles Godchaux
Tules Godchaux
F. Dickson
Aldera
Menthe
Atadd
J. E. Rhoades
P.M. Aelbawy
Washton
Ranadell Bly
Dane
McCumber
Newlods
Pittman
Parking
Norris
Staphenson
Owen
Gorman
Martine
Pomerene
Strangled husband shot at seized door in Chicago error
In Chicago June John Vaite ren hardware dealer was killed while trying to enter his wife Lewis Keuren’s apartment, mistaking it for a burglar. The wife, Mrs Keuren, shot through the door after a midnight disturbance, later claimed the assailant was Van Keuren’s brother. Police tracked a man to the hardware shop, while Van Keuren and his wife had been estranged for six months.
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Chicago
John B. Vaiteren
Lewis Keuren
Keuren
Yale
van Keuren
Bop
Rail wreck near Walford injures passengers
Inland passenger train spanning rails derailed five miles east of here near Walford. The coach tipped onto its side as several cars left the tracks. Many travelers were bruised or shaken. A separate despatch from Italy reports a sick adviser named Cardinai.
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Estherville
Walford
Here
Te FO
Picket Row at Jaeph Gerhardt Factory Ends in Injuries
Hatpins and tools hidden in sleeves used by girls at the Joseph Gerhardt skirt factory during a picket by the Mine Workers and allied crafts. Frank Pitekpatrick, a Mine Workers representative, was stabbed in the arm and side and required medical care. Miss Harriet Byerly was arrested as a dawnyiant and held on $800 bond.
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Mazieson
Paducer
Ithulr
Jaeph Gerhardt
Mice Workers’ Union
Frank Pitepatrick
Nne
Harriet Byerly
Prison Term for Cheyenne Wye and Jose 1.-Under
An assailant of Mrs Lit gell Snivetev and her daughter received 100 years in prison after confession. Fred Clark, a rancher, confessed to the crime. The case was moved from Dougina to avoid lynching, with judges secretly handling the matter in jail. Separately, a Turkish government deal sells 48 obsolete warships and 36 guns to a Munich firm for $63,090, with some vessels still afloat.
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Cheyenne Wye
Jose
Bentenice
Fred Clark
Mra Litgell Snivetev
Dougina
Turkey
Ita “Navy
Munich
Germany
Trust Emueling A Bill 10 Jae Hill i
Washington June 5 Attorney General McRteynalds declared he believed the tobacco decree aimed to dissolve the trust and reform the system through honest measures He outlined possible steps but said no final conclusion on reopening the decree had been reached He questioned the adequacy of the dissolution and noted prospects for government action remain unsettled. Washington June 4 Committee chair Jones of insular affairs said a bill to grant independence to the Philippine Islands will be framed next week The President is believed to support the move and a vote may occur this session Republican opposition and Democratic caution mark the debate with senators urging careful handling of Philippine independence policies.
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Weehington
McRteynalds
Ugectves
Xetteral
Eyebolu
Behe
Bi Pot
Washington
Jones
House
Insular Affairs
Migtee
Wilson
Jonew
Wileya
Philippines
Kaba
Philadelphia
Shirley
Ktucky
Kinkeid
New Jersey
Hitchcath
Philippina
Commianio
Stir Fitcher
Philippibe
Officer Accuses Private Feaganworth of Improper Ads
An army officer charges Private Feaganworth and Kandune with improper ads and remarks about Mrs Turner wife of Captain Turner along with Lea Smith a private in the quartermaster corps, leading to terms of confinement in a military prison. The case, filed by a general, was sent to Chicago division headquarters for martial proceedings. Evidence includes Mrs Turner’s trunk and other belongings, with Turner’s wife and maid present at the depot house.
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Feaganworth
Kandune
Turner
Turner Tap Depot
Mr. Teer
Sulei
Fragmentary prison note mentions electrocution and mayor
Fragmentary OCR reads about an electrocution in a prison setting with references to a Denver mayor and district matters. Names and exact actions are garbled, but the text hints at a court or city incident linked to June and possible ouster actions.
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Denver
J. Arnold
Tae Bulli
Dativer
Renpesti
Fire Endangers Gas Plant in Chicago
A June 6 blaze at a Chicago gas plant threatened facilities and prompted responses by local crews. No injuries reported, and investigators began assessing damage and potential causes.
Decorations for U S Army Officer by Ottoman Sultan
Constantinople January 5 honors Maj John Finley of the United States Army for aiding Muslim Moro resistance in the Philippines. The Sultan bestowed an imperial body and a tughra recognizing him as a religious minister. Framed inscriptions and mosque decorations were sent to Taluk Sangay. Finley to travel to Russia then return to the Philippines.
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Constantinople
Jone
John FR. Finley
United States Army
Philippines
Sheikq Uf Islam
Yanos Maj. Pinney
Maj. Fiorey
Taluk Sangay
Pallippines
Minley
Hussia
Fuse 7
Transsiberian Railway
Viadivosiox
Two Men Charged In Brutal Initiation Of 15 Year Old Boy
Chicago June 1 A 15 year old boy George Martino is dying at county hospital after being subjected to a brutal initiation by two laborers William Frecher and Frank Marachka The police say the boy was tied and hoses from a compressed air tank were forced into his nose causing severe abdominal distention and internal injuries The two suspects are held awaiting charges
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Chicago
George Martino
William Frecher
Frank Marachka
Martina
Schutz Plano
Lost aviator found after search over Lake Erie
Detroi Michigan report states aviator Harry Atwood was missing after departing Ambhérethore Canada and heading toward Sandusky. Fast launches and search efforts were launched from Sandusky toward Potin Bay and the vicinity until the missing pilot was located.
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Detroi
Mich
Joe
Harry Atwood
Ambhérethore
Lake Erie
Bandusky
I Sandusky
Potin Bay
Tal
Negro fighter Johnson sentenced to Joliet prison
The heavyweight contender Johnson, nicknamed the negro fighter, was sentenced to one year and one day in the Joliet state penitentiary and fined $1000 for violating the Mann white slave act. He was granted two weeks to prepare a writ of error, with a $20,000 bond, after Judge Carpenter denied a motion for a new trial. Detectives and deputy marshals escorted him from the courtroom amid crowding fears that the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth was overcrowded. Johnson vowed to fight the sentence to the end.
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Chicago
Jack Ighusba
Joliet
Carpenter
Johnson
United States
Marehale
Jaudge Carpenter
Ghier
Bert Y
Washington
Gerdoua
Féderal
Leavenworth
Ran
Rebels Hold City After Prolonged Battle in Browneville
Fringed by a border fight in Browneville Texas, federal defenders and rebels clashed for hours. The garrison, exhausted and under fire, faced shortages of ammunition and rest as they fought to defend the plaza before retreating and leaving rebels in control. General Blanco led the opposing forces driving the last stand in the city.
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Browneville
Tex
Jane Vipat
Pat Dntry
M Constitutionaltets
Aha
Lontrel
Regulare
Blanco
Exonerated Wife in St Louis Slaying Case
In St Louis on June 6 a coroner jury exonerated Hallie ra Martin who shot Charles I. Martin at 1454 Rowan Ave. Attorney William Fitzgerald announced no charges will be filed. Other items note a death by own action in Kansas City and a Chilean submarine launch at Seattle with Mrs. Edgar von Schross becoming involved.
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St. Lous
Halliera Martin
Charles 1. Martin
Rowan Avenue
Bette
Belfi
William Fitzgerald
Ctrcuit
Thomas B. Harvey
Seattle
Wash
Chilae Naval
Iquique
Edgar von Schrossers
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