New Shipping Bill Aims to Create Federal Shipping Board
Washington drafts a new shipping bill proposing a federal shipping board with broad powers, funding of 80000 for merchant ships to be leased to private companies, and mandatory naval readiness. The measure, crafted after talks with McAdoo and Heth, seeks to empower the government to ensure equitable rates and prevent discrimination, with administration backing before introduction to Congress.
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Shipping Board
Pomerene Candidacy Emerges for Senate Pro Tempore
Ohio Senator Pomerene becomes a rival candidate for president pro tempore of the Senate in a split among Democrats led by Clarke opposition over the ship purchase bill. The party plans to vote next Friday after a rules report to curb filibustering. meanwhile fires in Rye, Colorado injure two as Greek capital tensions persist awaiting European envoy arrivals.
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Washington
Irene
Ohio
Senate
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Arkinsig
Democratic Caucus
Clarke
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Mine Explosion Kills Sixteen at Boomer Coal Yard
Sixteen men die in a blast at Boomer No 1 mine of Boomer Coal and Coke Co. Officials say exploration is finished and all workers accounted for. Seven Americans seven Italians among the fallen. Four men trapped earlier rescued, too weak to speak but expected to recover. Peru is described as vast in scope.
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Boomer Coal and Coke Company
Treasury reports November receipts rise sharply in 1915
Ordinary receipts of the United States treasury for November total about 56 million dollars, up roughly 12 million from the prior year. Internal revenue leads gains by more than 10 thousand dollars, while customs receipts reach about 17.68 million. Ordinary disbursements total around 118 million, versus 59.84 million last year. Also notes a navy aviation altitude record at Pensacola.
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United States Treasury
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