Mediation Struggle Over Mexican Presidency Deepens
Washington reports show Gen Huerta refusing to resign while mediation efforts seek a provisional president acceptable to Carranza adherents. American delegates have stated support for a constitutionalist to lead, amid tensions with Huerta and factional divisions in Mexico.
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President Wilson Audits Trusts Over Economic Mood
Washington June 15 President Wilson charged that big business has conspired to create a freak business mood to pressure Congress to adjourn without enacting anti trust legislation. He released correspondence to prove the mood is largely psychological and said he will stay in Washington to push the anti trust program.
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Three Tots Drowned in Savannah River Near Home
In Savannah Missouri on June 15 Ludwig and Teresa Martin twins aged 14 and their 12 year old sister Anna drowned while wading across a 15 foot stretch in the river. The children failed to return home and were found by a third diver later in the day with their arms intertwined.
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Tennessee Wets Lose Suit
Nashville report shows the Tennessee Supreme Court upheld the nuisance law passed by the last legislature. The ruling allows injunctions against saloons and against owners enabling opening for liquor sales, signaling a crackdown on the liquor business.
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Water supply dispute unsettles Bloomington talks
In Bloomington Indiana University alumni urge Governor Ralston to appoint a four member committee to monitor Bloomington water conditions. The plan follows heated exchanges as factions press for a pure and adequate supply while experts differ on proposed remedies.
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President Signs Tolls Repeal Bill
Washington June 15 President Wilson signed the bill repealing free tolls for the Panama Canal. The action ends a policy that granted free passages to American coastwise ships. The president said the move places all canal users on equal footing regarding toll payments.
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Supreme Court Denies Thaw Bail Release
Washington June 15 The Supreme Court handed down three decisions denying Harry Thaw a bail release. Attorney Jerome, long critic of Thaw since the Stanford White killing case, called Thaw a permanent dangerous lunatic.
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Senate Gets Trade Bill and Federal Trade Commission
Washington June 15 The senate committee on interstate commerce reports a bill creating a five member Federal Trade Commission to regulate unfair trade practices and investigate foreign and domestic trade conditions. The measure mirrors a house bill and includes a White House negotiated amendment. Senator Newlands will file a formal report this week.
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Mt Lassen Eruption Sparks Two New Craters Amid Ash Cloud
Smoke and ash explode 2,088 feet high as Mt Lassen erupts. Fumes force evacuation and six others escape. Snow cap on the peak is buried under ashes while two fresh craters appear.
Volcanic eruption near Mt Lassen and militant protests
Mt Lassen erupted with new craters sending ash and fire toward Volta and nearby towns. One man died after being cut by rocks, eight in the party faced injuries and near-tragic exposure while two missing men were found. In London the militant suffragists claim paid crimes but the Home Secretary denies it. The miners union split and violence interrupts a parade as officers are attacked and shelter in a courthouse.
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Eruption Height Reduced As Crater Enlarges
The eruption height has reportedly diminished due to crater enlargement, while the summit remains blanketed in black ashes. Despite new eruptions, numerous visitors still scrambled upward to photograph the scene near the smoking crater.
Miners Riot Triggers Armed Rule in Butte
On June 15 Butte enforces armed rule after riots on Miners Union Day. Saloons stay closed, hardware stores cleared of arms, and police maintain lockdown as the Miners Union marks its thirty fourth anniversary in the camp.
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Spanish army plan for bombing tribes in southern Moré
Fragmentary report indicates Spanish forces consider using attack aircraft to subdue tribesmen in southern Moré. The text mentions bombs as an effective means and references agroplane tactics. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Trade Junket Bill Passes Amid Civil Service Clash
Washington June 15 An amendment to the legislative appropriation bill authorizes appointing 100000 dollars worth of commercial attaches to study trade abroad. Republicans charge the move repudiates the Democratic platform while Senators Kenyon Burton and Norris attack the exemption from civil service rules. Senator Stone counters that Republicans are noted for violating the rules.
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Deadlock on Navy Measure Delays Battlefleet Sale Debate
Senate and house conferees failed to agree on key points of the naval appropriation bill including a senate amendment allowing sale of battleships Idaho and Mississippi to a foreign nation. Conference likely again. Disagreement also over a $209000 dry dock appropriation for Norfolk, with eventual cost listed at about 2.0 million.
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War Imminent as Hes tia Predicts Greek Turkey Clash
In Athens Hes tia panel says war between Greece and Turkey is inevitable. The paper notes no reply yet from the Sublime Porte to Greece demanding cessation of persecutions and reparations. Public opinion rejects delay and would push the government toward immediate action.
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Panama Canal Naval Parade to Open with 100 Ships
President Wilson will board the battleship Oregon for the Panama Canal opening ceremony to follow congress adjournment. Secretary Daniels and notable officers will attend aboard the Oregon as about 80 to 100 ships from nine nations pass through the canal in a multi day procession toward San Francisco.
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Six Die in London Lightning Storms
Lightning struck Wandsworth common during a severe storm killing six people and injuring several others. Four of the dead were children as many South London buildings were hit by bolts.
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Weeklong Washington Weather Forecast
Forecast calls for generally fair skies in the coming week with unsettled conditions and showers on the first days from the Missouri Valley to the Atlantic coast. A disturbance is expected in the extreme northwest toward week’s end, with temperatures mostly near normal and cooler conditions in the east and north before a late-week warmup in the northwest.
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