Postal Subvention Bill Tabled in Weekington Session
The Tribune Bureau reports Weekington views a postal subvention bill advancing to the postoffice appropriation measure. A favorable House sentiment is expected but a surprise vote by Representative Mageott of Colorado created a setback. The Senate action remains pivotal and could affect a test vote in the lower chamber.
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Paper Trust resolutions sped through House committee
The House Judiciary Committee voted to report favorably two Cannon paper trust resolutions. One asks the Attorney General to detail steps against International Paper Co and related pulp and paper firms. The other asks the Commerce and Labor Secretary to report on investigations by the Bureau of Corporations.
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Defunct filibuster tamed by House rules in April action
The House adopted two Rules Committee measures ending formal filibuster tactics. One rule automates daily 5 p.m. adjournment to committee of the whole, and the second blocks yea and nay votes on key procedural steps. Leaders push rapid passage of appropriation bills and set stage for special legislation amid minority criticism.
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Oppose W. E. Corey's Re election in Pittsburg
Pittsburg stockholders express dissatisfaction with William E. Corey's leadership of United States Steel Corporation. Reports indicate independent steel firms in the Pittsburg district allege the Steel Corp showed weak business performance and diverted orders to others.
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Girl Prevents Jail Delivery in Murphysboro
Seventeen year old Miss Zora Hanson daughter of Sheriff Sylvester Hanson woke to a storm and saw prisoners climbing past her window. She grabbed a man by the feet and cried out to her parents. Her mother helped hold the man until the sheriff captured six escapees who slipped through a pried window.
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Natural cereals rich in nutrients build body tissue
The article states that the cereals Wheat and Barley supply the body with essential food elements for tissue formation and energy storage, noting their well known role in supporting digestion and energy reserves.
Roosevelt letter urges injunction on railroads for equal accommodations
President Roosevelt released April 2 1908 correspondence with the Attorney General urging injunctive action against Southern railroads for failing to provide equal accommodations to colored and white passengers paying first-class fares. The Interstate Commerce Commission earlier ordered the Nashville Chattanooga & St Louis Railway to equality, noting complaints of inferior facilities for colored travelers. The president cites Alabama law supporting equal but separate accommodations and asks Solicitor General Hoyt to decide on action plan.
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Factory Fire on East Eighth Street Causes Major Alarm
Fire at No 419 East Sth Street threatened nearby buildings and drew three alarms. William Brown of the Metropolitan patrol spotted smoke and alerted the department. Deputy Chief Martin and Chief Croker arrived as flames burst from several windows. Fireboats David A Boody and William L Strong aided hoses. Police reserves controlled crowds. Damage estimated at 9000 dollars.
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Mrs Merritt Wins $6500 Damages Against Railroad
In White Plains a Supreme Court jury awarded Mrs Ruby Merritt of Pleasantville $6500 in damages. She sued the New York Central Railroad Company for $100,000 after her daughter was killed in the Brewster wreck. The judge granted a 30 day stay of execution to allow an appeal. The plaintiff was a school teacher and private tutor and sole support of her mother.
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Taylor's name cleared in murder indictment after long search
In Kingston New York the Supreme Court of New York dismissed the 26 year old indictment against John Taylor for the death of Thomas Murray. Witnesses were dead and Taylor's new identity was kept secret by officials. Murray died after a fight at Port Ewen during a disputed election day.
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Miss Marlowe Cancels Engagment Amid Divorce Suit News
Miss Julia Marlowe, star of Gloria, cancels all Lyceum Theatre appearances after learning she is named co respondent in a divorce suit filed by Mrs Clara L Von Herrmann against Karl Stephens Von Herrmann. Upcoming engagements in Binghamton Scranton and Wilkes-Barre are also presumed canceled with $1,000 in box office refunds issued.
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T. H. Price Denies Retirement Move to France
Theodore H. Price denied a published story that he would retire from business and move his family to France to buy an estate on the Brittany coast. He acknowledged his son is ill and said he would care for him, but he has no plans to retirе.
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Navy and Army Administrative Changes Highlighted
Two naval pay officers inspect American plants to study cost tracking at navy yards. Senate moves to clear suspensions on army furniture purchases valued near one million dollars. Several officer and staff assignments and ship movements are announced as part of ongoing military reorganization.
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Opposes Higher Armor for Battleships
A Navy Department excerpt from Admiral Evans reports that even in calm seas the sea swell can expose the lower armor belt on battleships, arguing the lower limit of armor should not be raised.
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Sale of Paintings by Blakeslee Gallery at Mendelssohn Hall
A painting sale by Blakeslee Gallery from an exhibition at American Art Galleries Madison Square South will be conducted by Thomas F. Kirby at Mendelssohn Hall on 4th Street east of Broadway this evening at 8 39. The sale continues tomorrow night at the same hour.
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Evans to Miss San Diego Rejoining Fleet for Southern California
Rear Admiral Evans will not rejoin the battleship fleet at San Diego nor take part in port celebrations in Southern California. Dr. P. E. McDonald advised against rejoining due to his weak condition, though Evans plans to submit to medical judgment. He remains largely wheelchair-bound with a long recovery ahead.
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Five Women Die In Train Carriage Collision
A carriage carrying five women returning from a funeral was struck by an electric train on the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroad at Maywood. The five women were killed and the carriage driver was fatally injured.
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