Culberson Demands Printing Reform and Bank Deposits Probed
In a Senate speech Senator Culberson attacks the treasury report on national banks use of public deposits and Panama bonds. He cites inequitable fund distribution, calls for investigation of recent financial stringency, and criticizes the Panama bond issue and three percent certificates. The president orders Audit System contract cancelled and a business-basis overhaul of the government printing office under Public Printer Rossiter.
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Washington
Senate
Culberson
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Committee On Finance
Panama
United States
Mr. Culberson
Rossiter
Stillings
Roasiter
Landis
Edeavor
Government Printing Office
Insular Affairs Panel Divides Over Filipino Church Reimbursement
The House committee on insular affairs split on a bill to reimburse damages to Catholic church property in the Philippines caused by American troops. A damages estimate reached 363000 dollars, with a majority proposing 403030.19 dollars including 40000 for theft or destruction of vestments. The panel favored paying the archbishop of Manila rather than the Independent Church. Secretary Taft urged passage.
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House Committee On Insular Affairs
Philippines
Cooper
Congress
Islands
Manila
Taft
Labor Alarmed Over Supreme Court Boycott ruling
The American Federation of Labor says the court decision against the boycott could dissolve the union. A movement by manufacturers on the federation list to petition the President for relief has begun.
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American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court
Minority Currency Bill Emerges From Democratic Conference
The minority currency bill was drafted by Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, with Democratic committee members Lewis Georgia Pujo Louisiana Glass Virginia Gillespie Texas Ollie James Kentucky Crawford North Carolina and McHenry Pennsylvania. The group, meeting behind closed doors, reported that the bill will be debated in the house as a minority report from the banking and currency committee and may face slight amendments.
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Washington
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
House
Williams
Lewis
Georgia
Pujo
Louisiana
Glass
Virginia
Gillespie
Texas
Ollie James
Kentucky
Crawford
North Carolina
McHenry
Pennsylvania
Committee On Banking and Currency
Banking and Currency Committee
Omnibus claims bill totals 315545 for Civil War era payments
The House War Claims Committee favorably reported the omnibus bill funding claims for stores and supplies furnished to the U S army, claims of volunteer officers for service pay, and claims by churches and elementary societies. It lists large round figures by state including Mississippi 29400 and Tennessee 79700 among others.
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Washington
United States
House
Court of Claims
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Illinois
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Tennessee
West Virginia
Senator Stone Introduces Philippines Autonomy Resolution
Missouri Senator Stone introduces a joint resolution in 1913 asking the president to relinquish control of the Philippines once a pledge secures neutrality guarantees from other nations. The measure ties transfer to international assurances on island neutrality.
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Stone
Missouri
Philippines
Conference Held on Financial Question in Senate
Democratic Senators met for a two hour conference on the financial question but failed to reach a conclusion about the substitute bill the minority will support. The session left the exact nature of the bill unresolved and ongoing negotiations indicated.
Senate OKs urgent deficiency appropriation bill
The Senate today passed the urgent deficiency appropriation bill carrying a total of 24080803 dollars.
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Senate
Union work in Neshoba backs cotton reforms and price lift
A lengthy letter from H J Chatham of Neshoba county praises Union work and urges broader participation. The piece notes county Union activity, proposed shifts to self sustaining farming, phased fertilizer payments, and direct buying from manufacturers. It discusses gun compression and cotton bagging reforms, state support, and the prospect of rising cotton prices.
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Committee On “For Good of the Order
The
County Union
Neshoba
Hightower
Clarke
Cotton Association
Farmers’ Union
Mississippi
South
Measure to speed stock loss claims near rails eyed
Representative Frazier of Benton county has introduced a bill to create a three member arbitration panel to value stock killed or injured by trains. If the company and owner cannot agree the magistrate selects the third. Company must settle within sixty days or face penalties.
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Frazier
Benton County
Mississippi
County fairs promised to start. aim for broad success
The county fair prospect looks favorable as several communities plan initial fall meetings. Promoters argue fairs boost agriculture and stock raising, justifying the modest start-up cost. The hope is that a future without a fair will be rare.
New York Women Plan Albany Rally Feb 10 for Suffrage
New York club women announce a large delegation will descend on Albany on February 10 to press the state constitution amendment granting full suffrage to women. Harriet Staunton Blatch, president of the Equality League for Self Supporting Women, will lead the group.
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New York
New York Club
Albany
Judiciary Committee
Senate and
Assembly
Harriet Staunton Blatch
Equality League For Self Supporting Women
Alice Thaw Granted Divorce From Earl of Yarmouth
London. Sir Birrell Barnes of the divorce court grants the Countess of Yarmouth formerly Miss Alice Thaw of Pittsburgh a decree nullifying her marriage to the Earl of Yarmouth.
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London
Birrell Barnes
Countess of Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Pittsburg
Earl of Yarmouth
Mississippi Safety Underscored Amid Unease Debated
Despite fears raised by a few interest groups, Mississippi remains safe and sane, with officials noting no widespread threats or disturbances. The remark counters alarmist claims and emphasizes stability across communities.
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Mississippi
Son Kills Father in Jackson Ky Courtroom Tragedy
In Jackson Kentucky Judge James Hargis was shot to death by his son Bec Hargis after a brief quarrel. Four shots felled the elder, who pleaded for mercy as he lay on the floor. The son reportedly fired two additional bullets and was later held in custody awaiting word on his health.
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Jackson Ky
James Hargis
Bec Hargis
Mercy
Hargis
Nine Million Dollar Cut in Army Appropriation
The house committee on all affairs reported a bill cutting nearly $9 million from the army appropriation. The measure sets total funding at $85,071,616, about $8.79 million below the War Department’s estimates urged by Secretary Taft. Last year’s appropriation was $78,197,311, making this year’s figure about $6.82 million higher than the prior year’s.
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Washington
House Committee On All Affairs
House
War Department
Taft
Postal Salaries and Appropriation Bill Report
Chairman Overstreet stated the post offices committee does not expect salary increases for postal workers outside regular classification advances due to current business conditions and a prior rise. The post offices appropriation bill totals 212 million dollars, about 19 million below the departments' estimate.
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Washington
Overstreet
House Committee On Post Offices
Contract For New Boat By Lake Torpedo Company
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf and Lake Torpedo Boat representatives signed a contract to build a submarine torpedo boat by Lake at its own expense. The vessel must pass government prescribed trials to be accepted. The boat costs $450,000, is 161 feet long, 500 tons displacement, and 12.5 feet beam.
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Mavy Metcalf
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Lake Company
Tost
Beveridge Pushes Permanent Tariff Commission
Indiana Senator Beveridge urged the senate to establish a permanent tariff commission. He spoke to a careful hearing from Republicans and Democrats and a crowded gallery. Culberson noted the average ad valorem tariff at 45 percent and argued tariffs influence costs, competitiveness, and the rise of trusts.
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Tariff Commission
Beveridge
Indiana
Senate
Culberson
United States
O Haver Reinstated After Police Council Vote
Memphis chief George T. O Haver, suspended by May or Malone on incompetence charges, was reinstated by the executive council in a 9 to 8 vote. Charges claimed he failed to suppress gambling tied to raids led by Police Commissioner Edward H Crump, which led to seventy one arrests.
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O’haver
Memphis
George T. O’haver
Malone
Executive Council
Edward H. Crump
Crump
Navy Seeks Powder Reserve for Battleships
The navy warns that a modern battleship at full rate will exhaust ammunition in under an hour. It calls for a reserve to refill main battery machines, estimating the cost at 9.8 million dollars. Some citizens advocate others minding their own business without pay.
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Navy
Florida GOP Convention Breaks Up In Row In St Augustine
The Florida Republican State Convention at St Augustine ended in a row and contesting delegations were sent to Chicago.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Chicago
Cattle Tick Drives Southern Congressmen to Seek Aid
Several Southern Congressmen appeared before the House Committee on Agriculture seeking an appropriation to exterminate the cattle tick. The plea aimed to curb livestock disease and protect grazing profits.
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House Committee On Agriculture
Morse on Jaunt Across Big Pond Afloat
United States District Attorney Stim son of New York urges Morse to return to face inquiries after fleeing creditors. Morse, traveling under an assumed name, plans a brief voyage to Liverpool then back to New York. Federal grand jury probes into a banking case loom as attachments seize Morse assets and banks prepare potential indictments. The House Naval Committee to report a bill for two new battleships.
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Morse
Big Pond
Wizard OF Finance
United States
Stimson
New York
Queenstown
Carles W. Morse
Associated Press
Tech
London
Liverpool
U. S
Boardman
Federal
Grand Jury
Morgan J. O’brien
O’brien
Federal Grand Jury
Cunard
Campania
Sollow
Charles A. Hanna
National Bank of North America
Furnace Valley Copper Company
Kingsland Copper Company
Adi Tiff
K. A. Wilson
Fifth Avenue
House Naval Committee
Bank receiver cites 2000 irregularities at Peoples Bank
J. C. McClain, receiver of the People's Bank of California, Pa., says the bank's books show about 2,000 irregularities dating back to November 1906. The shortage is said to reach $70,000. Efforts are under way to urge Congress to create a department of public works.
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J. C. McClain
People’s Bank of California
Congress
Department of Public Works
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Philadelphia
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G. R. Hightower
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