Substitute Put In For Aldrich Bill Sparks House Revolt
A Friday revolt in Congress emerged as Representative Vreeland introduced a substitute for the Aldrich Currency bill, backed by leaders. The measure, a Republican caucus issue, would omit the La Follette loan ban while preserving bank reserve provisions and adds a potential financial commission. Bankers questioned the bill, with consensus opposed to the Aldrich plan and favoring further study.
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Senator Scott proposes tour of military posts aboard
Senator Scott introduced a resolution directing the Committee on Military Affairs to visit military posts nationwide. The wording lets the committee map its trip, with possible tours to Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines, described as a model from a junketing standpoint.
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Clerk Held After Pursuit In Purse Theft Case
William Stearn a clerk was held in Jefferson Market Court yesterday on a charge of picking a pocket Miss Julia Delihanty and Miss MacDonough accuse him of stealing a purse Stearn was arrested after a chase by the accusers
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Russia to Bring Back Paintings From St Louis Exposition
Russian government halts sale of 472 paintings sent for exhibition at the St Louis Exposition. The works, valued by customs at least $250,000, are to be returned to Russia rather than sold at public auction. Duty relief and export removal orders accompany the withdrawal.
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Greece Mail Delay Complaint Against Greek Government
The Rev. A. D. Zaraphonites of 164 Second Avenue, linked to the Greek Church, says the U.S. Government will investigate his claim that an important business letter was intercepted and held up for two years by the Greek Government.
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A. D. Zaraphonites
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United States
Yonkers Chauffeur Surrenders After Fatal Trolley Collision
George Kelleher the Yonkers chauffeur who drove an automobile into a Warburton Avenue trolley at the Arthur Street switch killed passenger Edward J Downing Irving ton hotel imran surrendered at Yonkers Police Headquarters yesterday morning.
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Arthur Street
Yonkers
Edward J. Downing
Irvington
Imran
Judge rules Alabama Sunday games law unconstitutional
MOBILE Alabama April 13 Judge Jules E Alford in the Inferior Criminal Court declared the Alabama law forbidding baseball lawn tennis golf and other games on Sunday unconstitutional.
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Jules E. Alford
Inferior Criminal Court
Alabama
Root and Rosen Confer Over Manchurian Situation
Secretary Root held a long conference with Baron Rosen at the State Department on the Manchurian situation. The interview was said to be satisfactory with both sides. Rosen believed Russian officials in Harbin deserve support to revive the trade center and Russian development plans before the war with Japan.
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Harbin
Japan
Americans protest Newfoundland fishing seizure
The State Department pressed Britain over the seizure of two American fishing schooners off Newfoundland. Newfoundland officials fined the captains $100 each for using trawls within three miles of shore, challenging the 1818 treaty rights.
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Hopeful view of America in 1907 trade report
Seymour Bell, British commercial agent in the United States, reports from London that American agriculture remains strong despite a financial crisis. He notes crops valued near 7.5 billion dollars and predicts a quiet business year in 1908, with recovery tied largely to crop fortunes.
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Asquith Forms New Government Officials
London April 13 Premier Asquith completes a ministry reorganization. Hobhouse moves to Financial Secretary of the Treasury. McNamara becomes Parliamentary Secretary of the Admiralty. Masterman takes Local Government post. Wood becomes Parliamentary Secretary of the Board of Trade. The Marquis of Ripon remains Lord Privy Seal with the Earl of Crewe leading in the Lords.
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Glasgow
Board of Trade
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Earl of Crewe
House of Lords
Floods in Hu peh drown 2000 in Hankow province
Destructive floods in Hankow region of Hu peh province drowned about 2,000 people. Seven hundred junks were sunk and wrecked when an unexpected freshet struck in the middle of the night. Officials reported the disaster from Shanghai dated April 13.
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Conflict Near Belostvar Claims Russian Casualties
News from LENKORAN reports a clash yesterday between Russian troops and Persian brigands near Belostvar coast. Captain and three soldiers killed with five wounded in the frontier engagement. Moscow dispatch adds that prosecutions begin against five sub-Prefects and other officials for corruption and extortion.
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Government After The Paper Trust
Attorney General Bonaparte told Speaker Cannon that the Paper Trust cases lack sufficient evidence for prosecution. He noted grand jury inquiries are underway and that much of the material is hearsay, delaying any civil or criminal action while investigations continue. The tariff on wood pulp remains untouched pending further inquiry into possible offenses.
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Get Out of the Clothes Brill Clothes Ad
A promotional push urges progressive men to abandon old fashioned tailoring and costly fabrics. It touts Brill garments as the most modern in tailoring, fabric, and style, claiming newer designs outperform outdated standards.
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Brill
New York
Brill Formal Coats Highlight Tailoring Precision
Brill Frock Coats and formal garments are produced by specialized tailoring organizations with hundreds of expert tailormen. Their Brill Formal clothes match the quality of costlier competitors in construction fit and style, with new silk braid edged roll lapels and 2 and 3 button cutaway coats.
English Vicuna Garments and Coat Vest Set Priced
A sale offers English vicuna garments at $20 and $25 with full silk lining and turned edges. A coat and vest set is priced at $35.
Warning to Belgium over Congo annexation aims
The Congo Reform Association's E. D. Morel announced in Liverpool that if Belgium fails to annex the Congo Independent State on acceptable terms by June, Britain with American support will take measures to force Congo to honor its treaty rights. Morel said he has been in close contact with the British Government and held recent official talks.
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Belgium
Congo
E. D. Morel
Congo Reform Association
Passover Observed On Ellis Island For Immigrant Jews
Arrangements set for a Cedar ceremony on Ellis Island tomorrow evening to mark the Passover for Jews unable to reach the country in time to celebrate. Acting Commissioner Murray grants permission for the service in the dining room of the main building. Orthodox Jews will recite prayers and observe unleavened bread for seven days, honoring deliverance from Egypt.
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