Republicans Prepare Fight On Naval Bill
Washington April 2 1927 Republicans in the house plan a strenuous campaign for greater naval preparedness. Nine members push for expanded construction of battle cruisers and battleships to place the navy second globally within three years. They aim to include a convention plank and amend the naval bill to authorize second place building with a suspension if European powers agree to armament limits after the war.
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Washington
House
Committee On Naval Affairs
Padgett
Vote for Capt James S Lowry for Sheriff
A local plea urges voters to elect Captain James S Lowry as sheriff, praising his contempt for petty politics and dirty games, implying strong leadership qualities in law enforcement.
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Jas. S. Lowry
Philippines Independence Bill Advances in House Caucus
In Washington on April 27, Democrats in caucus approved by 149 to 35 the Senate Philippines independence bill but allowed an amendment to the prohibition section. Twenty-eight members refused to be bound by the caucus. The vote followed a midnight session after a letter from President Wilson in support, with action on the bill to follow agricultural appropriations. Several members spoke for and against, noting strategic and independence concerns.
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House Democrats
Senate
Philippines
House
Wilson
Representative Jones
Virginia
Insular Affairs Committee
Clark
Kitchin
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Carew
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Maher
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Garrett
Tennessee
Rainey
Illinois
Heflin
Alabama
Eagle
Texas
Thomas
Kentucky
New York
Orley
Oglesby
Taggart
Kansas
Revolt in Ireland Raises London Alarm in Commons
British parliament debates the Dublin uprising as authorities confirm fighting in the streets and the spread of the movement to other parts of Ireland. Prime Minister Asquith vows a full investigation and asserts military forces can quell the unrest. Redmond and Carson condemn the rising while urging restraint. News from Dublin remains scarce as the empire watches with anxiety.
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Ireland
Dublin
John Redmond
Irish Nationalist Party
Edward Carson
Asquith
Ierbert Samuel
Redmond
Edward Carson Bein
Augustine Birrell
Baron Wimborne
Hopera
Thiy
London
Pekin
New York
England
Oblin
Roger Casement
Londonderry
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
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