Lodge Philippine government bill passes senate amid debate
The Senate approved the Lodge Philippine government bill by 48 to 30. Three Republicans Hoar Mason Wellington voted No, one Democrat McLaurin voted Yes. The measure creates a Philippine commission and offices of civil and vice governors, with limited local self government and U S constitutional protections adjusted for the islands. The bill also covers land, taxation, bonds, mining, and the Manila mint.
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Philippines Bill Regulates Coinage and Insular Affairs
The measure coins in Manila under strict limits similar to the dollar, declares the dollar legal tender in the Philippines for public and private debts unless stated otherwise, and allows silver certificates for Filipino dollar deposits of $20 or more. It preserves insular affairs under a war department chief with colonel rank. After passage, the Nicaragua canal bill remains unfinished business.
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House committee to report bill creating a department of commerce
The commerce committee moved toward a favorable report on the Nelson bill creating a Department of Commerce. An amendment by Mr. Mann was adopted 7 to 4, removing labor duties and limiting the new department to commerce. The measure was altered to include other government bureaus to avoid duplication of work.
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Expenses in Cuba House votes to table Cuba inquiry
The House Military Affairs Committee, along party lines, voted to table three resolutions seeking detailed Cuba expenditures under U S military governance. Democrats filed minority reports as Goldfogle Bartlett and Slayden proposals were discussed, with officials named and retirement after promotion questioned.
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Meaning of Just Cause in Civil Service Rules
The president defines just cause in section 8 of the civil service rules as any non political or religious reason that promotes efficiency, with no mandatory witness examination or formal trial, at the agency’s discretion. The civil service commission supports this interpretation.
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Next Winter’s Naval Maneuvers Planned by Moody
Secretary Moody has presented President and cabinet with plans for the largest naval maneuvers in U.S. history to be held next winter. The central project calls for assembling three squadrons the North Atlantic South Atlantic and European at Culebra island near Porto Rico about December 15. The fleets will work out two or three problems.
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Police Fight Rioters as Packing House Strike Rages in Chicago
Chicago police battled rioters through daylight as 33 meat wagon loads moved from stock yards with nonunion drivers. Dozens injured, over 50 arrested, two may die, while 1,300 department store drivers also strike, hindering downtown deliveries.
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Coal strike quiet with small protests in anthracite region
Wilkesbarre reports no major developments in the anthracite strike as workers seek more engineers and pump runners while companies fill vacancies with loyal nonunion staff. Minor demonstrations occur in Miners Mills and Plymouth as crews face patrols and police cautions amid a largely quiet belt. Krupp unveils a gun able to pierce thick armor plates for the German navy. Kansas City prepares to hold husband for murder after Mrs. James McMillan dies from injuries inflicted two months earlier.
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May Strike Against Soft Coal In New York
An important meeting of stationary engineers and firemen in New York discussed striking rather than continue using soft coal. A strike could close factories and halt elevator service in hundreds of skyscraper offices.
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Fires devastate Huachuca mountains draining Tombstone water
Forest fires burn unchecked in the Huachuca county mountains near Tucson. Hundreds of thousands of feet of lumber have been destroyed in four days. A large force has left Tombstone to battle flames to protect the watershed that supplies Tombstone with water.
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Supreme Court Term Closes With 875 Disposed
Washington reports the Supreme Court term closed on Monday with 875 cases decided. Docketed cases stood at 343, of which 19 were argued and submitted.
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Halsatta Micco Named Seminole Chief Against Brown
Halsatta Micco a full blood was elected chief of the Seminole Indians at Wewoka Louisiana defeating John F. Brown a half blood who was completing his fourth term. Brown a powerful chief, his defeat may hasten the dissolution of tribal government in the territory.
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Papal Delegate Falcouiox Named to U S Post
Rome dispatch reports Mgr Falcouiox, papal delegate in Canada, chosen to succeed Cardinal Martinelli as papal delegate in the United States in a formal appointment.
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Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company Expands Toll Lines
The Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company announces millions invested to expand toll lines across the Northwest. The new plant and connection with over one hundred independent companies promise a service unequalled in the country.
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