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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
4
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Washington February 10 Republicans in the house military committee told President Wilson a strong army increase and a nonpartisan plan could be on the calendar within three weeks. They opposed the continental army scheme, favoring quick action while preserving party neutrality and preparing for mobilization and industrial support.
German consul Dr Paul Roh in New Orleans told the Associated Press he wrote the Von Papen letter found among Captain von Papen's effects to clear Baron von Meysenbug of any link. He said he disclosed this to Meysenbug and warned not to publicize it, noting political reasons for quieting the matter. The letter, written in German, bears Roh's signature and was misread by British officials as R von Meysenbug. The British and London sources quoted Roh's explanation and the letter's translation.
President Wilson told the Chamber of Commerce of the United States that America needed a real tariff board and a real merchant marine. He urged immediate steps and credited the federal reserve law with preventing a domestic disaster amid war tensions. The remarks drew tumultuous applause as he defended neutrality while warning of global flames reaching the U S.
Washington February 10 the merchant marine committee opened a hearing on a proposed ship purchase bill The session drew lines between Secretary Redfield who backed the measure and W H Douglas of the US Chamber who urged private subsidies over government operation He urged rapid enactment to speed ship construction and warned no new vessels might be secured before 1917 while Douglas favored subsidies and federal operation for a time limit on government ships
Belesar operatic contralto Madame Emma Van De Zande declares her affiliation with Karl von Lawrenz, a German nobleman and booking agent, ended as she plans to join her husband in Syracuse. The Belgian consul’s inquiry approved the tour, and the Belgian minister in Washington noted the arrangement satisfactory, closing the matter.
Washington February 10 Special Representative Edwards proposes an amendment to exempt national bank officers and directors from restraints on monopolies so they may be connected with multiple banks when not competitors Approval by the federal reserve board would be required as a safeguard against power concentration The bill was referred to the appropriate committee
Representative Randall Walker opened his Judiciary Committee term by introducing a bill to repeal the bankruptcy law and attended a related hearing. Representative Edwards also filed a similar measure amid broad support for repeal. Proponents urged swift action while noting the act hinders honest business nationwide. Oscar B McGrassan, leader of a repeal group, spoke to the committee.
Washington February 10 The government claim against American Sugar refining company New Orleans for unpaid duty on raw sugar was compromised for 52 185 99 dollars on terms not involving fraud The agreement ends government efforts to recover duties on entries from 18 1/2 to 40 degrees test of raw sugar used for several cargoes over years with duties paid and assessments made by buyers of the sugar
The government plans to make Barcelona a free port as Spain expands Mediterranean access. Barcelona, in the northwest coastal region, handles a major share of foreign commerce, with 1,662 steamships totaling 2,483,008 tons in 1911. Main imports include coal grain and cotton while exports are wine oil and cork.
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