Postal Savings Bank Bill Passes Senate Under Pressure
The Postal Savings Bank bill, already approved by the House, passed the Senate 44 to 25 and goes to the President for signature. Taft hails the victory, citing benefit to poorer Americans and potential boosts to banking, with deposits to be held in local banks and a national reserve.
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Chamberlain
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United States
Panama
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Children’s Aid Society Appeals for Summer Funds
The New York Children’s Aid Society appeals for funds to continue its work during the Summer months. The number of children needing care has doubled since last year and rising costs have reduced resources. Donations should be sent to the society’s office at 105 East Twenty-second Street.
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Senate approves key bills paving way for adjournment
Washington June 22 The Senate moved to adjournment with three major admin measures cleared including the Reclamation Bond Issue 20 million limit and publicity of campaign contributions. The Postal Savings Bank bill advanced as it did in the House. Senator Cullom’s bid for executive session failed. The Appalachian bill remains unfinished and faces opposition led by Mr Burton of Ohio with a final vote closely awaited.
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Ohio
Dalzell Blocks Steel Trust Probe in House Rules Panel
Representative Dalzell as chair of the Rules Committee blocked a push for a House investigation of the United States Steel Corporation. A Kentucky congressman’s resolution to enlist nine members for a probe stalled as Dalzell refused hearings. AFL and Anti-Trust League reps polled the Rules panel, with Democrats urging action, but Dalzell rejected the plan.
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Anti- Trust League
Rules Committee
Militia Ready for Fourth of July Parade
City officials outlined a safe Independence Day plan with events at City Hall in the Aldermanic Chamber and on nearby steps. Mayor Gaynor denied protests from the National Guard about parading. John F. Finley will speak in the Aldermanic Chamber, and Cok W. D. H. Washington will read the Declaration from the steps. About 40 000 marchers expected, including 1000 National Guard members, regular army or naval militiamen, 900 firemen, Spanish War Veterans, high school students, and 250 white wing street sweepers with dump carts.
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United Spanish War Veterans
Anthony Griffin
Maxwell
Republicans Praise Taft at Harrisburg
At the Harrisburg Republican State Convention on June 22 the ticket was unanimously nominated: Governor John K. Tener, Lieutenant Governor John M. Reynolds, Henry Houck as Secretary of Internal Affairs, and Charles F. Wright as State Treasurer. The platform endorsed Taft policies and praised tariff reform, rail regulation, and anti trust enforcement, citing wage gains and protections for workers. Henry F. Walton was elected State Chairman. Senator Oliver and Senator Penrose were delayed by telegrams.
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John M. Reynolds
Henry Houck
Charles F. Wright
Taft
Auto hits locomotive. two men killed near Woodbridge
A car carrying four men collided with a wildcat locomotive on the Port Reading Branch crossing between Rahway and Woodbridge. Two occupants died. the two survivors escaped. The chauffeur and passenger identities were partially established by letters and a license, and an inquest was deemed unnecessary. The wreck burned after the gasoline tank exploded.
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Port Reading
Philadelphia& Reading Railroad
Thomas Gilferther
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Broadway
New York
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Rahway
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Everal
Dougherty
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Eighth Avenues
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Long Acre
Abraham Morris
West 110Th Street
Garretson
Carroll
New Jersey
Kidnapped Boy Case Sparks Midnight Family Feast
Dr. Mariano Scimeta at 2 Prince Street awaits the return of his three year old son Michael, abducted after Black Hand letters over three years. A demand for $8,000 was delivered, while detectives, unable to act without evidence, watched as the family and relatives celebrated through the night, the father seeming confident the ransom would be paid or the boy returned.
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Harmon Nominated by Acclamation in Ohio Democratic Rise
Dayton Ohio June 22 The Democratic Party of Ohio nominating Harmon for Governor and endorsing him for President by acclamation at the state convention also backed Atlee Pomerene for Lieutenant Governor and announced a reform platform railing tariff reform and Ballinger removal. The convention supported a national convention proposal and named a slate including Maurice H Donahue James Johnson Timothy S Hogan Charles H Graves and others with Atlee Pomerene as the running mate. The body adjourned sine die after the roll call.
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Atlee Pomerencz
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Supreme Court
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New Lexington
James Johnson
Springfield
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