Free Sugar and Wool Provisions Pass Senate Caucus
The Democratic caucus approved free sugar for 1916 and free raw wool in the tariff revision after a two day fight. Six Democratic senators voted for each provision, including Hitchcock Newlands Nansidell Thoronton and Walsh, with no binding caucus pledge for others. Louisiana's two senators were not bound and may seek release from the pledge. The bill now moves toward final passage.
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Washington
Senate
Finance
Evgar
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Newlands
Nevada
Nansidell
Thoroton
Loube Fana
Bhetroth
Colorido
Wales
Brontana
Chamberlain
Oregon
Ransdel
Thornton
Shafroth
Walsh
Rebels Vie for Attack Near Juarez In Mexican War Dispatch
A June report from El Paso states 600 constitutionalist cavalry under Por firio Talamantes from Sonora are marching toward Juarez area to join Gen. Francisco Villa. Villa delays due to water issues, with 2,200 expected to attack Suarez by the weekend if reunions fail.
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Tex
Cal
Porfirio Talamantes
Sonora
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua
Guaman
Suarez
Villa
Talamantes
Toribio Ortega
Pancho Villa
Ark of Water
Vine
Juarez
Strike Conspiracy Denied by UMWA President
Indianapolis June 26 P White president of the United Mine Workers of America denies statements alleging exclusion of West Virginia coal from U S markets. He says there is not a grain of truth and compares the charges to 1900 when similar accusations were made about anthracite workers.
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Indianapolis
Ind
P. White
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of
Georgia to name senator in direct election era
Atlanta GA June 26 The Georgia general assembly opened its regular session and is expected to re elect United States Senator Bacon as required by the new constitutional amendment providing for direct public votes for members of the Senate. Georgia would be the first state to elect a senator under direct election rules.
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Atlanta
General Assembly of Georgia
United States
Bacon
Georgia
Mackays Separated Rumor Shocks New York Circulation
Clarence H. Mackay head of the Postal Telegraph Co. and his three children motored to New York from Long Island on the Imperial for Muropa. Mrs. Mackay did not accompany them, sparking talk of a possible separation. The rumor followed transfer of property at Mineola near Harbor Hill, Nassau County, where the Mackays kept a summer home.
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New York
Clarence IT Mackay
Postal Telegraph Co
Boring Lake
Muropa
Mackay
Imperial
Minrula
Nassau
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Almated
Servians Rout Bulgarians in Balkan Clash
Belgrade reports heavy fighting as Servians push back Bulgarians who crossed the river. Desperate battles left dead and wounded on both sides, with retreating Bulgarians abandoning positions at Seryian territory and Mecedonta. Artillery fire and gas attacks cited in late scene reports.
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Belgrade
Aletove
Seryian
Bletove
Ratkovats
Mecedonta
Kansan Kills Two Women in Lincoln Township
Frank Payne shot and killed his wife and Mrs. Ora Eby in Lincoln township eight miles from Cheteville Kansas before killing himself. Mrs. Payne had feared her husband and he accused Mrs. Eby of aiding their divorce case.
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Cheteville
Kan
Frank Payne
Mra
Ora Eby
Lincoln Township
Payne
Eby
Dissolution Plot Allegedly Foiled by Union Pacific Figures
Senate hearing transcripts detail claims that Edward Lauterbach and others pressed to halt the Union Pacific Southern Pacific dissolution order. Witnesses described telephone attempts to sway Congress and influence the outcome, with mentions of a radical faction and banking connections.
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Scout Lovett
Union Pacific
Senate Lobby Investisatg J
Lave Edward Luaterbach
New York
Washingtoni
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Supreme Court
Riordan
Maxwell Evurte
Rounse
Southern Pacific
Otto H. Kiba
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Lauterbach
Saia
Bauterbach
Union F Pacific
Radical Party
Iich
Overmsi
Nin Henry
Texas
HG Radical
Notable Denial of Connexion With Congress Minty Hetty
The fragment claims Mr Usury had known the gentleman for many years and asserts there was never any connection between him and Congress minty Hetty, reflecting a lingering defense of reputations.
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Usury
Neiny
Immigrant Train Wreck Near Ottawa Claims Ten Bodies
The Wester Express on the Canadian Pacific railroad derailed three miles west of Ottawa and plunged into the Ottawa River. Ten bodies recovered, feared count may rise. among the deceased are three women and a baby, with nineteen bodies already recovered, all foreigners.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Wester Express
Canadian Pacific
Here
Ottawa River
Aviator Brindefonc des Moulingia Crosses Baltic Sea
French aviator Mutter G Brindefonc des Moulingia arrived in Stockholm after flying from Paris to St Petersburg and crossing the Baltic in four hours including a coast descent to verify his position. The route covered 23 miles to Reval and 220 miles from Reval to Stockholm over sea and islands. Two farmers near St Johns, Kansas, fought 16 rounds over a laborer shipment dispute.
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Stockholm
Mutter G. Brindefonc Des Moulingia
Paris
St. Petersburg
Eval
Reval
Roosevelt to Lecture in Argentina After Talk
A formal statement from Col Roosav offices says he will depart in October for Argentina to lecture before the Museo social. The statement notes Roosevelt accepted to support government principles at home and abroad as essential for enduring democracy.
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New York
Col. Roosav
Museo. Social
Roosevelt
Canal Tolls Revived Fight Hits Senate and House
Washington readers recall Panama canal tolls dispute revives as leaders in both houses clash over free passage. Adamson opposes free tolls while O Gorman backs suspending exemptions, with Sims’ bill soon to be considered by the interstate commerce committee.
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Senate
Sim
Washington
Panama Canal
Great Britain
Wilson
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Adamson
Georgia
Pononia
O'Gorman
Cannty
Frogt Adamson
Soley
Thetus Sims
Tennessee
Interstate Commerce Committee
California Judge Commends Retirement of United States Attorney
San Francisco reports state judge praises McNab as United States attorney John L. Mesab retires after resisting political pressure. The article recounts controversy over witness tampering claims, calls for cases to be postponed, and the president's swift action in accepting resignation.
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California
United States
San Francisco
Janel
McReynolds
John L. Mesab
United States Hiateliit
Wests
Western Fuel Fe
Washington
McNab
Lodge van Fleet
Department of Justice
van Fleet
McNip
Iincident
Ny ‘Elim
Wilson
Deadly blast toll unclear after factory accident
A Buffalo incident in late June left multiple workers dead or injured. Police conducted a canvass and hospital visits as the death toll remained uncertain with several workers reported in critical condition.
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