Toll repeal vote dominates Capitol as debate heats
In Washington on March 30, Congress and the White House faced a heated fight over toll exemption repeal for the Panama Canal. As House and Senate debated, President Wilson spoke with callers, lamenting that the contest had shifted from principle to administration.
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Final push in Sims repeal vote disputed in Congress
President Wilson faces a heated debate over the Sims repeal bill as Representative Knowling accuses an admin deal to repeal foll exemption with Sir William Tyrrell. Speaker Clark’s closing speech looms, with expectant Democrats predicting a pointed attack and a vote margin cited from 30 to 5. Continued on Page 5 Third Column.
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Mrs Wood Defeated in Concord Race for School Committee
In Concord on March 31 Victoria P Wood lost the bitter school committee race. The victory hinged on the Minute Women influence after mass meetings drew about 1200 supporters. Final tallies show Ellen Emerson 1138, Russell Robb 971, Stedman Buttrick 935, Mrs Wood 843, Edward Caiger 778.
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Minority stockholders seek injunction to block B and M sale
Minority shareholders of Boston and Maine plan legal action to stop disposal of Maine Central holdings. The move follows a secret meeting after a public session where 159 601 shares were approved for sale to a holding company for 3 million dollars in cash and 12 202 000 in five year notes. The action could hinder the Justice Department agreement with the New Haven road regarding the holding company stake.
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Sale of Maine Central stock eyed to meet Boston & Maine notes
Washington conferences agree disposal of the Maine Central stock as the first move after a decree. Boston & Maine would use the sale to cover $27,000,000 in notes due June 27. Minority stockholders consider injunctions to block the sale, potentially sending the case to the Massachusetts Supreme Court. Meantime, Boston & Maine proceeds with the sale terms awaiting Maine Central stockholders ratification at Portland.
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Mrs Siegel Brings Suit for Divorce
New York March 30 Suit for absolute divorce will be filed tomorrow against Henry Siegel merchant and banker. Wife Marie Vaughn Siegel names two corespondents and another unknown, cites infidelity since Nov 28 1910. They have lived apart four years. Married in New York April 24 1898. She resided in this city until Feb 1911 then Paris. She returned five weeks ago and engaged Rockwood Haldane to represent her.
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Henry Siegel Alleged Illicit Relations Suit Details
On information and belief Henry Siegel lived in illicit relations with a Miss Smith described as a trained nurse and with Mrs Eddy of Dorchester Mass and a third woman unknown to plaintiff. The acts allegedly occurred at Driftwood Mamaroneck and in Manhattan including the Hotel Netherlands in this city. The present Mrs Siegel was formerly a reporter on a New York paper.
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Velasco offers surrender amid Villa amnesty demand
Juarez reports from March 30 that Velasco proposes to surrender to rebel forces if Villa grants amnesty to all officers and men of the garrison. The rebels claim Villa captured one Velasco defense today and that the Federals now defend a large warehouse fort and a smaller established garrison fort.
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Calendar Notes and Historical Anniversaries
The page lists daily astronomical data and time marks for Gloucester Newport Portland and Sh. with sunrise and sunset details. It notes anniversaries including the 1774 Boston port bill, 1854 US Japan treaty, 1862 Civil War event, and the 1916 Morgan death and Paris surrender in World War I.
Boston Area Weather Forecast
Forecast notes fair conditions for Boston and nearby areas with moderate north to east winds. Washington reports New England as cloudy Tuesday then fair Wednesday with similarly moderate north winds.
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Asquith Shifts War Post, Faces Vindication Fight
London reports reveal Premier Asquith’s decision to take the War Secretary role vacated by Colonel Seely and seek public vindication. General French and General Ewart resign despite pressure, signaling a volatile cabinet crisis and a test of political nerve.
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Curley Accuses Ex Mayor Over Engine House Site
Mayor Curley told a Senate rules committee that a Charlestown engine house site near an existing one was loaded on the city by Fitzgerald land ownership. Fitzgerald replied he opposed the site but noted Goo Goo City Council members backed it and Curley signed the draft. Cole defended the purchase and Curley pressed to have his bill admitted to the Senate.
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