President Wilson condemns Congress over cost of living
In a June telegram to railroad brotherhood leaders, President Wilson criticizes Congress for political expediency and inaction on the cost of living and other key domestic issues. He says he accepted some legislation only due to despair of better action and notes failures to advance peace and railroad matters.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Washington
Deportation Bill Passed By House Strengthens Law
Washington June 5 The bill to exclude dangerous aliens passed the House and goes to the president. It allows deportation for mere membership in groups advocating overthrow or sabotage and expands to cover writing publishing or circulating material opposing government or supporting property destruction.
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Immigration Committee
Allen to Present Industrial Plank at Big Beat
Gov. Allen of Kansas, arriving in Chicago, announced plans to push a federal tribunal plank to settle industrial disputes. He seeks a principles declaration that preserves the right to strike while curbing conspiracies to suspend essential industry, foreshadowing AFL input and a debate before the resolutions committee.
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Chicago
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Kansas
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Resolutions Committee
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Organized Labor
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Earthquake Jars Ferrera and Puts People in Panic
A strong quake struck Ferrera Italy, causing widespread panic among residents. The event, reported via Central News from Rome, notes Ferrera’s significance near Bologna. A separate Georgetown University seismograph recorded a very heavy quake presumed centered thousands of miles away.
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Provost Receives Life Term at Hard Labor
Lloyd Prevost was sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor for the December murder of J. Stanley Brown at Mount Clemens Michigan. After the verdict, Prevost’s counsel announced plans to seek a new trial.
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Johnson asserts delegates loyal to him in preference votes
Chicago June 5 Senator Hiram Johnson declares delegates from states with preferential ballots will continue to vote for him through multiple ballots. He dismisses Vice Presidency gossip and supports the primary system while signaling plans to propose reforms.
Wilson condition called worse rumors denied by doctor
Philadelphia June reports that President Wilson's condition has worsened were denied by Dr. Francis G. Dercam who said the rumors are silly. He noted he last saw the president in good condition and no longer deems regular visits necessary.
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Associates
Philadelphia
Wilson
Francis G. Dercam
Dercam
Snowstorm at Isidis Near Syrus Major on Mars
Autumn on Mars brings first snowfall reported to Harvard College Observatory via telegram from Professor William H. Pickering at Mandeville Jamaica. The snowfall occurred at Isidis near Syrus Major, marking the season's onset on the planet.
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Mars
Harvard College Observatory
William HW. Pickering
Mandeville
Jamaica
Isidis
Syrus Major
Courier delivery notice with evening cutoff time
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3 30 o clock. If through error of the carrier boy or other cause you fail to receive your paper by that time, please Phone 3330 as a copy of the paper will be fey. Phone calls must reach his office before 8 30 p.m.
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Penrose Ill. Will Stay Home During G. O. P. Convention
Senator Boies Penrose will not travel to Chicago for the Republican national convention. Physicians announced after a conference at his Philadelphia home that he has agreed to follow medical advice and remain home. Five doctors were in attendance including two surgeons, with reports suggesting possible surgery to relieve severe hemorrhoid pain.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Boies Penrose
Chicago
Benator Penrose
Carpenter
Stiengel
John B. Deaver
Edward Martin
Amended Budget Bill Repassed by House in Senate Amended
The House repassed an amended national budget bill after President Wilson vetoed it over exclusive congressional control of the comptroller general. Senate debate followed a committee report and a filibuster as senators Reed and Harris spoke at length amid protests from Democrats and support for executive appointment power with Senate consent.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Senate Budget Committee
Reed
Missouri
Harris
Georgia
Potato prices hit all time high in nation
Chicago June 5 potato prices rose to record highs. New potatoes jumped $2 per hundredweight from yesterday while old potatoes increased 70 to 75 cents. The report came from the federal bureau of markets noting the sharp advance.
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Chicago
Federal Bureau of Markets
Witnesses Barred Until July 9 In Campaign Probe
A senate committee probing pre convention political financing adjourned until July 9 after hearing Col. E J R Green of Texas. Witnesses remaining to be heard will be called then. The panel noted no further work until the national party conventions occur. Green discussed Texas delegate selection and said he contributed to a mixed faction of black and white Republicans but did not work for Gen Wood. Several others including William Loeb Jr and Alfred Greenbaum had not responded to summons.
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Washington, D. C
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Texas
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Wood Dissatisfied With Result of Delegate Contests
Gen Wood says he will appeal to the credentials committee over delegate contests. He notes many appeals may be filed and affirms both his and Senator Moses statements stand as separate. Southern states procedures should be clarified to reduce contests and preserve a strong Republican party.
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London
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Augusta
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Bandits Use Pepper and Steal $100000 in NYC Jewelry Store
In New York on June 4 two robbers entered the Schonfeld Manufacturing Company on Orr Street in the business district. They peppered a proprietor and fled with a wallet reportedly containing 106000 dollars in diamonds. Also notes Tamala winners in a statewide essay contest and 175 entrants. Ruth Horner and Jena Shaw of Tama High School won first prize.
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Schonfeld Manufacturing Company
Orr N Ou Street
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Tamala
Patrioue League of America
Ruth Horner
Jena Shaw
Tama High School
Oppose Picketing of Chicago Convention
Mrs J W McGraw legislative chair of the Illinois Equal Suffrage association voiced opposition to picketing the Republican convention. She stated she is not in sympathy with the picketing, believes it will do suffrage no good and may do harm, citing strong popular sentiment against the move.
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Gaofeago
National Woman's Party
J. W. McGraw
Ilisais Equal Suffrage Association
Pinketing
Women Aid in G. O. P. Contest Decisions
Women sat in the deliberations of the Republican national committee for the first time, holding proxies of national committeemen from their home states. Mrs. S. S. Beggs of Kansas, Vernona Swan of Missouri, and Mrs. J. S. Beasley of Tennessee participated in convention decisions in Chicago.
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Associatedross
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Rear Admiral Albert Winterhalter Dead
Rear Admiral Albert Winterhalter, member of the general board and former commander-in-chief of the Asiatic fleet, died suddenly at the naval hospital from pneumonia. Born in Detroit, 64, he entered the Naval Academy in 1887. His body will be buried at Arlington with full naval honors.
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Th. Ty
Albert Winterhaitan
General Board
Naval Hospital
Admiral Winterhalter
Detroit
Naval Academy
Arlington National
Wood Leaders Repudiate Moses Charge Steam Roller
Chicago June 6 reports show Wood and Moses camps denying charges of a steam roller by the Republican national committee in credentialing delegates. Committeemen defend fairness, noting unanimity in most decisions and backing Chairman Hays amid questions about influence.
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Moses
Lowden
Associated Press
Chicago
Hays
Del
Bolsheviki Advance Near Bialatserkiev
London dispatch reports Bolsheviks inflict heavy Polish losses in an attack south of Bialatserkiev, about 50 miles southwest of Kiev. Official Mossow government statement says bolshevik successes at other points along the front.
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London
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Kiev
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Robber Confesses to Stealing from 15 Churches
Chicago police report Edward W. Mishaw admitted robbing 15 churches in three months and said church thefts yielded more money than electrical work. He was arrested in a German Baptist church. officers found $112 worth of church property. Judge R M Barton said a temporary wage decision by the US railroad labor board would come within a week as the board adjourned.
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