Ransdell Bill Aims New National Transportation Dept
Washington A bill to create a national transportation and public works department is introduced in the house by Mr Ransdell of Louisiana. It would control all related affairs including waterways and public buildings, shifting many projects from the war department. A Crowley Louisiana federal building bill seeks 75000 dollars, with a public building package expected near 15 million against other proposals totaling 80 million.
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Washington
Department of Transportation and Public Works
Ransdell
Louisiana
United States
Department
Navy
Army
War Department
Crowley
Pujo
Cannon
Varius Places
Senate weighs New Orleans rail mail district bid
The Senate Committee on Post Offices and Postcards has not acted on designating New Orleans as the center of a new railway mail district. A parallel bid for Omaha is under consideration as officials await a post office report before action. Frank B. Lord sues Representative George L. Lilley for libel over graft allegations in legislation. Lilley’s charges prompted a press-correspondents’ suspension, later reversed after investigation. reports claim they and their teams were discharged and not reinstated.
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Senate Committee On
New Orleans
Omaha
Neb
Senate Committee
Congress Amn
Frank B. Lord
George L. Lilley
Innecticut
Lilley
Standing Committee F
Liquor Hearing Continued and Cotton Delegation Delayed
Hearings on liquor shipment regulation in prohibition states or counties could be closed by the senate judiciary committee as some witnesses reached the city. Finny C Heldrickson urged broader limits to prevent illegal personal use tags. The New Orleans Cotton Exchange delegation was halted by a telegram delaying their Washington appearance until April 1 to address the Burleson cotton gambling bill before the House Agriculture Committee.
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Senate Committee
Finny C. Heldrickson
Cumberland
Prohibition Naional Committee
New Orns Cotton Exchange
Washington
Judge Yey
Delegaton
WW. P. Thompson
The
Cotton Exchange
Burleson
House Committee Agriculture
Cotton Association
Farmers Union
Foraker Relief Bill Lists Louisiana Volunteers Mentioned
Senator Foraker's relief measure for Philippine volunteers would cover traveling expenses and names local soldiers including Captain Thirighth United States Volunteers David F. Allen Major Seaton Norman and First Lieutenant Thomas Underwood of the Ninth Regiment from New Orleans.
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Poraker
Senator Foraker
Louisiana
David F. Allen
Thirighth
United States Volunteers
Washington
Seaton Norman
Thomas Underwood
New Orleans
Canal shipments aim to aid ships not injure ports
The text discusses shipments of canal supplies and asserts the aim is not to injure shipping interests at ports like New Orleans and Mobile. It references a station or plan introduced by a senator weeks ago about shipments of all goods for use on the canal, with assurances from another senator.
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Orleans
Mobile
Aneme Canal
Taft Managers Confident Ahead of State Conventions
Republican leaders in Oklahoma and Nebraska prepare for state conventions this week to select delegates to the national gathering. Oklahoma is listed as firmly aligned with Taft, while Nebraska appears inclined to back Secretary of War Taft despite efforts to rally support for La Follette in the state.
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Taft
Oklahoma
Nebraska
la Follette
Resolution Seeks Bureau Data On Corporations
In a House resolution by Mr. Hardwick of Georgia the President is asked to provide information and data gathered by the bureau of corporations on the conduct and management of corporations joint stock companies and combinations engaged in commerce. The request targets information not yet public.
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Hardwick
Georgia
Bureau of Corporations
Postmasters Appointed Across Louisiana and Mississippi
The following postmasters have been appointed: Edgar M. Campbell in Griffin Madison parish C M Leib in Pineville Rapides parish Geo W Lee in Riceville Vermilion parish Jerry S Leach in Mississippi Catahoula Hancock county Eugene H Gaskin Louisiana Fellah Washington parish Washington parish Louisiana Fallah Par ish Parish Postmasters appointed in several counties including Vermilion and Hancock. listings show names and districts as announced.
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Louisiana
Fallah
Washington Parish
Edgar M. Campbell
Griffin
Madison Parish
C. M. Leib
Pineville
Rapides Parish
Geo. W. Lee
Riceville
Vermilion Parish
Jerry S. Leach
Mississippi
Cataholau
Hancock County
Eugene H. Gaskin
Revetment Funding Bills Tied to Mississippi River Work
Senator Foster and Representative Ransdell filed identical measures to appropriate 300000 dollars for revetment improvements on the Mississippi River at New Orleans. The Mississippi River commission recommends the appropriation.
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Foster
Ransdell
New Orleans
Mississippi River Commission
Investigation into Customs Inspectors Pay Increase
The House Ways and Means Committee has begun an investigation into raising pay for Customs Inspectors at various ports. The inquiry will continue Monday with the New Orleans officers’ claims presented.
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House Committee On Ways and Means
New Orleans
Emigration rules curb Japanese entrants on Pacific coast
Pacific coast committee members report that only seven Japanese entrants and non-laborers have entered the United States thus far this year. The figure is seen as evidence of the effectiveness of newly formulated emigration regulations now being enforced.
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Pacific Coast
United States
Starving Japanese Rescued After Satsuma Wreck
Treasury telegram reports Capt Henderson of the revenue cutter Thetis rescuing eleven starving survivors of the Japanese schooner Satsuma on March 6 off the Alaskan coast. The wreck occurred earlier, and the rescue marked a humanitarian effort amid the disaster.
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Treasury Department
Henderson
Alaskan
Satsuma
Rural Carriers Recognized for Service Length
A joint arrangement between the post office department and the civil service commission will recognize rural carriers for length of service when applying for city carrier positions. Palais Catholics Claims Bill Passes. The House considered a bill granting 403 030 dollars for Woman Catholic church claims in the Philippines for occupancy and damage to church property by American soldiers and the bill was passed.
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Post Office Department
Civil Service Commission
Postal Service
Palais
Philippines
Postal Treaties Prepared For Italy And France
The final draft of postal treaties between the American government and Italy and France have been prepared and transmitted to those countries. Postmaster General Meyer predicts that both treaties would be in operation by next summer.
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Italy
France
Meyer
Louisiana Soldiers to Receive War Payout
About 2000 Louisiana soldiers in the Spanish American War will soon receive $63,276.82. The comptroller of the treasury has rendered final decision after years of delay.
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Louisiana
Spain
Comptroller of the Treasury
Nomination Confirmed for Alfred M. Gottschalk as Consul General
The Senate confirmed Alfred M. Gottschalk of New York for the post of consul general at large. He previously served as consul general at Mexico City.
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Alfred M. Gottschalk
New York
Senate
Mexico City
Judge Wickersham’s Successor Named for Alaska Bench
The Senate confirmed Silas H. Reid of Oklahoma to be judge of the District Court of Alaska, to succeed Judge Wickersham. Reid’s confirmation fills the vacancy and places a new federal judge on the Alaska bench.
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Wickersham
Senate
Silas H. Reid
Oklahoma
District Court of
Alaska
Patents Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Inventors
Patents issued to C. C. Tate of Bogalusa Louisiana for a tiecutting machine and to Z. F. Hoskins of Brook Mississippi for a tiecutting device, marking new claims in the patent records.
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Louisiana
C. C. Tate
Bogalusa
Mississippi
Z. F. Hoskins
Brook
Roosevelt's Army Tests
The War Department weighs physical fitness standards for officers including a demanding plan. The latest approach combines a ninety mile equestrian test with several short spurts on foot, aiming to implement President Roosevelt's fitness curriculum.
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Roosevelt
Army
War Department
Mississippi pork project proves profitable at low cost
Experimental results from Prof. J W Fox at Vesta Experiment Station show Mississippi can raise pork cheaper than typical markets. 122 pigs averaged 135 pounds dressed, sold at eight cents a pound, with total expenses around 579.50 for the herd. Pasture rotation and pea fields boosted forage, claiming a net profit of 736.80. The bulletin is available from A M College. The article also notes legislative openness to agricultural voices and urges Diversification Day on March 31 to promote diversified farming and curb credit-system harms.
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Mississippi
J. W. Fox
Vesta Experiment Station
Delta
Fox
Prof. Fox
A. & M. College
Washington
South
Union
Hightower
Farmers’ Institute
United States
Levees Kept in Good Condition Defending Delta
Officials assure the Mississippi Delta levee system is highly perfected and alert to weaknesses. They claim the structure effectively prevents disastrous overflows as high water fears diminish among knowledgeable observers.
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Mississippi Delta
Two Charged With Murder in Fancy Tennessee
Mrs Bill Watts and Clarence Chapman faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Tucker on charges of murdering Watts. Watts testified she found the body and believed her husband ended his own life. The hearing is expected to continue for a couple of days.
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Fancy, Tenn
Bill Watts
Clarence Chapman
Justice Tucker
Reverend Bass Advises Girls On Conduct At East St. Louis Church
St. Louis area readers report Rev Liston D Bass advising First Baptist Church of East St. Louis women to avoid office work and public places with men, to marry unkissed, and to refrain from short sleeves and dancing. He clarifies he opposes working women only when not necessary for family support.
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St. Louis
First Baptist Church
East St. Louis
Liston D. Bass
More Austos Less Diamonds At New York Port
New York reports show 107 automobiles valued at $224,531.79 imported last month, over three times February 1907 totals. In contrast precious stones and pearls dropped sharply, with imports valued at $200,433.32 versus $4,000,000 a year earlier.
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New York
George Wanamaker
Gibbons Declines Further Comment on Local Option Debate
Cardinal Gibbons declares he will not discuss the local option issue further and will ignore requests for interviews. He says he has had his last say and intends to let the agitation die out, despite criticism from some Prohibition supporters.
Catholic Editor Warned Over Threat Letter
Arthur Callopy of the Western Home Journal, a Catholic monthly in Denver, received a threatening postcard warning him to stop writing against the working man. Callopy believes the note targets his antiarchy article in the same issue and cites it as the source of the threat.
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Denver
Colo
Arthur Callopy
The
Western Home Journal
Callopy
Railroad Bookkeeping Case Under Trial
In Austin Texas the trial of the injunction suit by railroads against the railroad commission is under way in district court. Auditors testifying say enforcing the bookkeeping order would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and conflicts with the interstate commerce commission order.
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Railroad Bookkeeping
Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
District Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Timber Overboard On Tug Tow Near Madrid Bend
A barge tow near Madrid Bend caused the Beaver to snag in a cross current tilting a barge and dumping about 1000 dollars worth of timber, owned by Mengel Box Co., en route to Hickman mills.
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Hickman
Madrid Bend
Beaver
Mengel Box Co
Hickman Mills
Cargo of Powder Lets Go in Big Four Wreck
A cargo of powder exploded aboard a freight train near Litchfield Illinois two miles from town as the train ran at full speed. Two men were injured. The wrecked train burned several cars and the blast shook houses and shattered windows for miles.
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Litchfield
Royal party visits Morgan art collection in England
London reports Queen Alexandra the Dowager Empress of Russia and Princess Victoria visited J Pierpont Morgan’s English art collection at Princess Gate. They were greeted by J Pierpont Morgan and a small suite, continuing a prominent display of European figures at the collection.
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London
Queen Alexandra
Empress
Russia
Princess Victoria
J. Pierpont Morgan
Princess Gate
England
Mr. Morgan
Three-Cent Fare Injunction Halts Detroit Officials
District Judge Swan of the federal court issued a temporary injunction stopping city officials from enforcing the three cent fare ordinance passed by the council and signed by Mayor William Thompson. The injunction was granted on the petition of Guaranty Trust Company of New York.
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Detroit, Mich
Swan
William Thompson
Guaranty Trest Company
New York
New York Republicans Back Gov Hughes for President
The New York Republican state committee endorsed Governor Charles E. Hughes for the presidential nomination in a unanimous vote. The resolutions praised Roosevelt for opposing wrongdoing and urging justice, placing Roosevelt, Washington, Lincoln, Grant and McKinley among history’s great figures. The plan to avoid endorsing Hughes was overridden by committee member William H. Douglass’s move to adopt endorsements, later supported by F. J. Kracke. Berlin Cuts Bank Discount to 5.5 Percent.
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New York
William H. Douglass
Hughes
F. J. Kracke
Brooklyn
Texas Negro Lynched After Attack on County Official
In Navastota Texas John Campbell a black man attacked County Commissioner J T Barry wounding him severely. Campbell was jailed but an orderly mob forced entry and hanged him from a telegraph pole then fired into the swinging body before dispersing.
STATE VERSUS GOVERNMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Governor Ansel urged the general assembly in extra session to pass measures preserving state autonomy and shielding dispensary funds from federal court interference. The move follows Judge Pritchard taking jurisdiction over creditor suits to collect liquor debts for the former state dispensary.
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Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Pritchard
Rockefeller Chooses Augusta for Winter Home
Augustus Ga John D Rockefeller will make Augusta his winter home for three months and has purchased the Warner property in the sand hill area. The estate, long sought by wealthy buyers, features a sizeable house and extensive grounds. Rockefeller plans significant rebuilding on the site.
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Augustus
John D. Rockefeller
Augusta
Warner
Sand Hill
Rokefeller
Rob Churches of Million Convicts in France Loot Loot Found
Following convictions of Antone Thomb and two companions Faure and Dufay for church robberies totaling about $1,000,000, police seek the fate of the stolen money and where the prisoners hid or disposed of the loot in Limoges France.
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Limoges
France
Antone Thomb
Faure
Dufay
Battleship Fleet Arrival Delayed by Presidential Trip
San Francisco mayor reports President Roosevelt and Secretary Root cannot attend the Pacific Coast arrival of Admiral Evans fleet, delaying high level ceremonies. The note confirms neither leader will be present for the fleet’s debut on the coast.
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San Francisco
Cal
Taylor
Roosevelt
Root
Pacific Coast
Evan
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Office of the Agricultural Departments
MR. Bass
GOV
Chas.e. Hughes
Berlin
Bank of Germany
Texas
Rockefeller
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