Senate Haste Allows Army Bill Passage At Capitol
The Senate rushed the Army Appropriation bill through with rapid votes and quick passage, while the Fortifications and Employers Liability measures await further action. The bill totals about $98 million after Senate additions, with $1,000,000 per minute pace cited and only one dissenting vote from Representative Littlefield. The president's push for action and looming conference are noted.
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Hobson urges four new battleships yearly to curb Japan
In a Washington speech on the Naval bill Mr Hobson argues for two additional ships of 25 000 tons displacement beyond those approved. He warns of precarious US positions in the Atlantic and Pacific and says the nation must build at least four large ships annually for security until Japan concedes to American sea control.
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Shipbuilding and Japan threat loom in Hobson remarks
Mr Hobson argues for six battleships annually and warns of Japan’s rising military power. He says the United States seeks only a fair chance in China and criticizes Japan’s wartime preparations and debt growth, insisting no nation has built such forces except for aggression.
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Fortifications Proposed for Pearl Harbor Defense
The House passed a bill to provide 8.0 million dollars for Pearl Harbor defenses with 50 thousand dollars immediately available. Key items include gun and mortar projects, fire control stations, power lines, sea wall work, coast cannons, and submarine mines spanning Hawaii, the Philippines, and nearby islands, reflecting urgency to secure naval presence.
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Lilley Faces Rebukes In Submarine Inquiry Test
The hearing marked a change from Lilley’s combative debut as he answered charges from the investigating committee. Lilley denied an alleged interview and accused a correspondent of misrepresentation while Woolley testified about notes from a hotel meeting. The exchange left Lilley shaken as he departed in silence.
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Vis& Littl
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Woolley
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Labor Reform Debate Highlights AFL Leader’s Attitude
Samuel Gompers and other figures spoke against amending the Sherman act to permit a national inter party boycott under the proposed National Civic Federation bill. The discussion before House Judiciary subcommittees featured Seth Low and J W Jenks arguing no changes to the Sherman law that would authorize inter state boycotts as defined by the Anthracite Coal Commission.
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Harriman Denies Restaining Trade In Transcontinental Lines
United States suit to dissolve Harriman railroad system as restraint on trade proceeds with defendants denying government allegations. Harriman claims Union Pacific is a link, not a rate maker, and asserts joint control exists but that the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific cannot independently set through traffic rates.
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Union Pacific Railroad
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Kahn, Leach & Co
Oregon
Union Pacific
Railroad and steamship competition disputed by Harrimen
Mr Harrimen denies active connivance between Southern Pacific ships from San Francisco to Portland and Oregon business routes, calling the rail line competition impracticable. He disputes substantial rivalry with Union Pacific and Schofield Pacific systems, noting no large traffic volume in such ties. He concedes Union Pacific and Central Pacific compete with Atenison Tone Santa Fe for Pacific Coast traffic.
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Young man threatens suicide during Delancey Street police call
Syd ney Citrus of 82 Delancey Street faced Magistrate Moss after Brandish threatened self harm to avoid arrest. Police report Citrus recently lost his job as a helper and said heartbreak over his sweetheart's marriage pushed him to the edge. The case was adjourned overnight for further inquiry as Citrus, a German immigrant, described his language skills and recent employment loss.
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Yale Men’s Sunday Exodus Sparks Faculty Action
Yale University forms a committee of Pross Keller Hawkes and Tiiker to study Sunday departures of upperclassmen to New York. The goal is to mitigate or end the practice, with a report expected soon. Faculty cites demoralizing impact on students and declining chapel attendance.
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Woman Foils Burglars In Harlem Yard
Mrs Henrietta Siemers of West 118th Street yelled to stop thieves at 1 pm yesterday after spotting three men climbing fences and entering an apartment building on Lenox Avenue. She pursued two suspects, identifying Harry Shannon and James Mullin as part of the trio. Magistrate Kerno set their bail at Sd 000 after testimony by Mrs Mildred Winn.
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Daguerreotype Returned After 33 Years Search
A daguerreotype found on a Confederate soldier at Chancellorsville is returned to Mrs. T. W. Stowe of Rufford Connecticut after 33 years. The owner was identified as Nellie Augusta Nettleton and John Rawson. the case held a needle thread hair and a lock. Mr. Mazar Whitenour of Paterson and Hawthorne led the search with Mrs. Whitenour’s father, N. Stornes, a Thirteenth New Jersey Volunteer member.
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