Lodge Defends Canal Toll Policy Amid International Ties
Senator Lodge argues against unconditional toll exemption for U S ships through the canal. He cites treaty interpretations usage of toll subsidies, domestic and foreign opinion, and the need to honor understandings with Britain and Choate White Hay negotiators. He warns that denying the tolls risks straining U S relations and hurt Latin American trade while stressing national honor and consistent diplomacy.
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Lodge
United States
England
Lodge Endorses Wilson Under Duty to Nation
Senator Lodge asserts loyalty to President Wilson in foreign policy while defending party integrity. He warns against discrediting the national leader over international matters and supports unreserved backing if Wilson acts rightly. He criticizes tolls policy but urges repeal for undisputed gains.
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Wilson
Democratic Party
United States
Republican Party
Hearings Delayed on Canal Tolls Reform Debates Continue
In Washington on April 9 Senators Norris and Thomas opened a 15 day public hearing window on canal tolls. Commercial representatives from Pacific coast cities and New Orleans have not arrived, delaying the planned schedule. Norris urged repeal of exemptions with arbitration, while Thomas pressed free passage for all commerce. Debate likely to continue as committee and senators plan further remarks.
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Washington
Canals Committee
Norris
Thomas
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
House
United States
Senate
Acid Stomach Dangers and Simple Antacid Remedy
An old advertisement warns that acidity harms the stomach lining and causes most stomach troubles. It promotes bisulated magnesia as a safe antacid to neutralize acid, prevent fermentation, and allow normal digestion after meals.
Senators Debate Arbitration On Roosevelt Tolls Question
Senator Kenyon said he approved arbitration of the tolls issue raised by Roosevelt. Senator Williams of Mississippi supported arbitration as a satisfactory approach but noted a prior Senate canvass found two thirds not in favor. He added only two opposing repeal senators backed arbitration.
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Kenyon
Roosevelt
Williams
Mississippi
Wilson
Senate
Senator Newlands Opposes Coastwise Ship Toll Repeal
Senator Newlands a Democrat of Nevada announces he will oppose the repeal bill. He argues the exemption of American coastwise shipping from canal tolls does not violate the Hay-Paunce lite treaty and says it would be unconscionable for England to demand abandoning a settled domestic policy to fit a strained treaty construction.
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Oklahoma
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Tehuantepec
Mexico
Puerto Mexico
Salina Cruz
Lord Cowdray
Pearson
Panama Canal
Hawaiian Steamship Company
United States
Washington
Newlands
Nevada
England
Sealer Southern Cross Believed Lost With 173 Aboard
The Kyle and Fiona reported no news of the missing sealer Southern Cross as searchers say the vessel likely foundered in last Tuesday's blizzard with 173 aboard. Portia, the last sighting ship, returned from a western trip to St. Johns Newfoundland.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Kyle
Fiona
Southern Cross
Portia
Judge Murray Urges Humane Treatment for Drunkards
Judge Michael J. Murray of Boston’s municipal court addressing the Harvard Improvement Association urged humane, scientific care for drunkenness. He backed a bill to appropriate 150000 dollars to build 20 cottages at Norfolk for treatment of inebriates.
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Massachusetts
Michael J. Murray
Harvard Improvement Association
Dorchester
Murray
Norfolk
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