Wilson's Name in Lobby Probe Sparks Senate Clash
Washington June 13 Senator Gallinger inflamed the lobby probe by suggesting President Wilson's name figures in White House influence over the tariff bill. He avoided charging lobbying but his intimations drew sharp cross examination on executive influence, with Gallinger defending private appeals as allowable. The senator emphasized respect for the three branches and denied improper motive, while noting no personal outside lobbying ties.
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Wilson
White House
Senate
Gallinger
Reed
Senator Nelson
Senator Gallinger
Congress
Overman
Thraé
Ree
United States
New Hampshire
House
Hollis
William Whitman
Winthrop L. Marvin
Herman F. Straw
New England
Vaid
Ad Men Pay High Tribute to Waterloo
William Woodhead publisher of the Sunset magazine and new president of the National Ad Men’s association praised Waterloo in Baltimore. He called the city a live growing place and the only city proposing a state building for the 1915 exposition, worth first honors for its effort. His remarks drew wild applause.
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Corton
Baltimore
Waterloo
William Woodhead
Sunset Magazine
San Francisco
National Ad Men's Association
Woodhead
Sugar Tariff Debate Resumes In Senate Lobby Hearings
The Senate lobby investigation committee resumes hearings on preserving the sugar protective duty. Attention centers on how public documents were circulated for the campaign and funded by sugar representatives, who used public documents to mail materials without postage.
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Senate Lobby Investigation Committee
Travel group names Geo H Armstrong Philadelphia president
Richmond Va June 13 Geo H Armstrong of Philadelphia was today elected president of the Travelers Protective Association of America at the national convention in Richmond. Houston Texas was chosen as the next meeting place and the convention adjourned.
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Richmond
Geo. H. Armstrong
Philadelphia
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Houston
Tex
Saloon Petition Hearing Set For June 24
Attorneys for wets and drys reached a pact approved by Judge Dunham of Manchester to argue a motion for a new trial in the saloon petition case. The judge, currently presiding over another trial, will be free by June 24 to hear the arguments after a telephone conversation today with Attorney W. N. Birdsall. The date was chosen on the judge’s suggestion.
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Wets
Drys
Dunham
W. N. Birdsall
Manchester
Paterson Mill Strikers Win Change of Venue
In Trenton on June 13 Supreme Court Justice Pike Minturn granted the Paterson silk mill strikers a jury trial from another county when arrested. Jurors will be drawn from Hudson County and trials held in Passaic County. Lead strike leaders including Haywood Tresca Lussig Herman Flynn face incitement charges.
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Trenton
Supreme Court Pike Minturn
Paterson
Hudson County
Passaic County
Wm. D. Haywood
Carla Tresca
Adolph Lussig
Hannah Silherman
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Supreme Court
Patterson
Many Nominations Given to Senate
Wilson today made nominations for ministers to Cuba and Nicaragua and Costa Rica, plus an assistant treasurer post in St. Louis and several receiverships and land office roles across the states. Names include Wm. E. Gon sales of South Carolina, Benjamin Jefferson of Colorado, Edward J. Hale of North Carolina, Willard D. Vandiver, Milton A. Miller, Wade H. Fowler, Otto R. Meyers, Harry J. Candy, and others.
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Wilson
Cuba
Wm. E. Gonsales
South Carolina
Nicaragua
Benjamin Jefferson
Colorado
Costa Rica
Edward J. Hale
North Carolina
I. 8
St. Louis
Willard D. Vandiver
Oregon
Milton A. Miller
Douglas
Wyo
Wade H. Fowler
Otto R. Meyers
Dickinson, N. D
Harry J. Candy
Rapid City
Glasscock on Hand As Coal Diggers Strike Hearings Open
Major Thomas B. Davis testifies at Charleston hearings about mail interference and martial law actions during the Eskdale Cabin Creek coal strike. He denies obstructing miners access to mail, explains fines and sentences, and describes confiscated whiskey and trials of minor offenders.
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Charleston
W. Va
Glasscock
Lilly
Wallace
Thomas B. Davis
Frank Nancy
Eskdale
Major Davis
Martine
Bees halt wedding trip in Davenport street swarm
A bee swarm halted J H Jacobs county schools official and his bride in Davenport Iowa as their car stalled in the business district. The couple fled the car while the swarm covered the top and later the bees were swept into a box and they resumed their wedding journey. The incident followed by a separate note from Baltimore about the Associated Advertising Clubs of America concluding its ninth annual convention with officers elected for the next year.
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Davenport
Jinx
J. H. Jacobs
Repudiated Confession Of Two Murders In Missouri
Mrs Ida May Kellar who yesterday confessed to killing her husband Arthur Kellar and their 7 year old daughter Margaret with an ax in Harrisonville Missouri retracted the statement today telling Sheriff Jim Prater leer that the Kansas City detective frightened the confession from her She named a railroad section laborer as the possible killer The coroner ordered she be held for the murders and she may be moved to Kansas City for arraignment before trial Her two surviving children ages three and five were placed with her mother.
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Harrisonville
Ida May Kellar
Arthur Kellar
Margaret
Jim Prater
Ler
Kansas City
Kellar
Prater
Town Criers at Brilliant Ball Climax of Baltimore Convention
A brilliant ball last night capped the ad men’s convention social events in Baltimore. Waterloo ladies received the Dallas Trophy as the largest delegation, while Congressman Maurice Connolly and his sister distributed sweet pea bouquets to each Lady in the Town Crier party. President Kiesser plans a special West trip next summer including Yellowstone. The National Ad Men association formed a Town Boosting department with active members limited to ad writers and space buyers.
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Baltimore
E. L. Corton
Coleman
Waterloo
Maurice Connolly
Eleanor
Washington
Capital
Kity
Kloster
Dallas
California
Oregon
Colorado
Kiesser
West
Yellowstone Park
National
Ad Men's Association
British MPs Cleared in Marconi Deal Scandal
London June 13 The British cabinet ministers were absolved by the parliamentary committee from blame over contracts between the government and the Marconi wireless company. The report finds no foundation for charges against Sir Rufus Isaacs David Lloyd George or Herbert Samuel and says ministers acted in the sincerest belief. It condemns the circulation of false charges and notes a potential minority report.
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London
Marconi Wireless Company
Rufus D. Isaacs
David Lloyd Soerga
Herbert L. Samuel
Marconi Company
Brazilian Party Wits Annapolis Tour of Naval Academies
In Washington on June 13 1938 Dr Lauro Muller Brazilian foreign minister and his party were taken to Annapolis to inspect naval academies. A drill luncheon hydroplane flights and building tours were arranged. Muller and Lt Da Fonseca showed interest in hydroaeroplanes for Brazil. Secretary Garrison hosts a dinner in their honor that evening.
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Washington
Lauro Muller
Annapolis
Naval Academies
Bragi
da Fonseca
Fonseca
Brazil
Muller
Garrison
Plot to assassinate Gomez sparks Venezuelan turmoil
Report from Willemstad dated June 13 describes arrests and flights of prominent figures after alleged conspiracy against President Juan Vicente Gomez. It notes a supposed plot to target Gomez during a Venezuelan Automobile Club inauguration, disputed by circles close to Chalbaud.
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Willemstad
Curacag
Venezuela
Tere
Juan Vicente Gomez
Delgado Chalbaud
Venezuelan Automobile Club
Jodousy
Gomez
Federal Council
France
Congress
Saracas
Monster Parade Draws Hundreds at Iowa Elk Convention
Burlington June 13 The biggest feature of the state convention was a monster parade with 2000 marchers, over a mile of decorated cars and many oddities. Ottumwa led by Bill s featured. Fifty fourth regiments band followed. Parade stretched four miles through business district with many cities represented and 600 members in the focal lodge. weather bright and cool.
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Burlington
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Ft. Madison
Fairfield
Davenport
Dubuque
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Clinton
Focal Lodge
Judge Millan Directs Verdict In Personal Injury Suit
At 11 this morning Judge Co W Mullan directed a verdict for the defense in Myra Berger versus Bybank Transfer Company. Berger sought 36,000 for injuries from Ringling parade viewing at Fourth and Franklin. A drag from the defendant backed causing her to be crushed against a car.
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Co. W. Mullan
Myra Berger
Bybank Transfer Company
Packing Plants Resume in St Joseph After Strike
Packing houses in St Joseph Missouri report strike by Hutchers on South Street ended as workers from Chicago and Kansas City fill positions. Plants now operating at usual capacity.
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St. Joseph
South St. Joseph
Chicago
Kansas City
Rushing Work On Tariff Bill Stirs Senate Caucus
Democratic Senate finance committee members press ahead with tariff reductions and free-list transfers as they shape the Underwood bill for a forthcoming caucus. Steering plans a definite caucus date while subcommittee reports are reviewed, with the aim to have the bill ready by mid next week.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Henalers
Virginia
Williams
Seven Dead In New Haven Train Wreck
Seven people died in the Stamford New Haven train wreck as the Springfield express collided with a first and second section. Victims include Gregory Hume of the New York World and Mrs. W H Seeley, wife of the industrial bureau manager. Seven passengers at Stamford hospital were reported in good condition. Coroner Phelan opened an inquest. railroad and public utilities commission also proceeded with independent inquiries. Interstate Commerce Commission planned public hearings to probe the wreck with inspectors on site.
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Stamford
Conn
Lst
Springfield Express
Gregory Hume
New York World
W. H. Seeley
Industrial Bureau
New Haven Railroad
Stamford Hospital
Edward J. Kelly
Winthrop
Mass
Everett H. Woodruff
Flunhing
L. I
Harmon G. Howe
Harford
Frank K. Confield
Springfield
W. H. Beeley
Boston
New York City
Phelan
Bridgeport
Town Hall
Railroad Company and
Public Utilities Commission
Chas. Dougherty
New Haven
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. D. Lyons
F. A. Howard
J. 8. Hawley
London Market Recovers Tone After Settlement Shock
London traders faced the worst settlement since the American crisis with two small failures and a major drop. By Friday’s payday on the London Stock Exchange, mood brightened as prices rose and assistance helped stabilize gaps, with officials signaling the crisis may be over.
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London
London Stock Exchange
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