Ex-Secretary Stimson Urges Broad Congressional Reform
Philadelphia May 27 Henry L Stim on former secretary of war attacked government by congressional committees as wasteful and corrupt. He urged presidential budget power cabinet-level floor access and direct presidential introduction of bills to speed reform. He warned against referendum and stressed executive leadership in lawmaking.
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Ali Stimson
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Protests From Foreigners Stir Cabinet Tariff Debate
Washington May 27 The Senate Finance Committee chair Senator Simmons will meet at the State Department with Secretary Bryan to discuss foreign protests over the Underwood tariff provisions. Count von Bernstorff plans to protest a five percent discount for American vessels, and Wilson reportedly does not object to this clause seen as violating the 1828 commerce treaty. The tariff hearings end and Senate debate intensifies as Colorado Senator Thomas defends the bill against bankers and beet sugar interests amid Colorado communications backing the Democratic program.
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Thomas
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Finance Committee
Vast coal areas bought in Moffat county by Bay syndicate
Dr. John D. Bay of South Bend Indiana arrived at Craig with eastern capitalists to acquire coal lands. The Battle Era Mining company has already purchased 7 200 acres in the area and plans extensive operations by October when the railroad reaches Craig.
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Battle Era Mining Company
Moffat County
Will Risk Life in Big Reservoir
New York May 27 A professional diver John Ferguson prepares to repeat a hazardous operation at a large Central Park reservoir mirroring the Boonton New Jersey 1904 death of Bill Hoar. Ferguson descended 40 feet with heavy weights and was nearly dragged into the intake as he signaled for air.
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Green fields and new buildings prove Wyoming prosperity
A Cheyenne party led by Senator Carpenter and W. H. Hartung toured a broad grain belt from Archer to Burns to assess Golden Prairie wheat prospects. They visited mills, elevators, farms, and a new Carpenter park while noting rising farmhouses, a new Methodist church, and expanding grain trade in towns like Carpenter and Burns.
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Etpeteh
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Stover
U S Denies War Preparations Amid Japanese Reports
The state department announced the American embassy in Todo denies a San Francisco telegram claiming war preparations. The report alleged artillery troops to Hawaii and increased Philippines garrison, but the department says only routine regimental changes occurred and no Philippine buildup. A separate San Jose note cites Governor Johnson on labor council matters, with continuation indicated on page 5.
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Roosevelt testifies he is not a drunkard in Marquette court
Theodore Roosevelt defended himself under oath in a frontier courtroom in Marquette Michigan against drunkenness charges. He asserted he is not a total abstainer and described his limited alcohol use, mainly white wines, champagne, and mint juleps, with medical exemptions and limited quantities.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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