Action on treaties regulating fisheries in Great Lakes
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee authorized a favorable report on the treaty regulating fishing in the Great Lakes and boundary rivers and debated a second convention on marking the U S Canada boundary. Progress on the Newfoundland fisheries arbitration at The Hague is hoped for, with ratification possible this session if American fishing interests are safeguarded. No action is expected this session on Venezuela due to other priorities.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Great Lakes
Boundary Rivers
United States
Canada
Department of State
Newfoundland
Hague Tribunal For Arbitration
Great Britain
Foreign Relations Committee
Venezuela
Castro
Adjourment Delayed In Congress To May 9
The Tribune reports Washington April 15 that Congress will stay in session at least four weeks longer after a White House discussion with President and Republican whip Mr Watson Indiana. An adjournment date of May 9 was suggested but postponed to after governors attend the natural resources convention. A caucus on currency matters and the Aldrich bill are planned, with tariff data and a district of Columbia child labor bill likely. The pulp duty and Sherman anti trust concerns are discussed as part of ongoing economic legislation.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Congress
House
Watson
Indiana
Led
Wateor
Wv House
Natural Resources Convention
Aldrich
Ways and Means
Columbia
Ito
Senate
Taft
New Hampshire
Senator Gallinger
Taftler
Gallinger
Rollins
Massachusetts
Chicago
William H. Taft
F. W. Rollins
Harper Fined In First Pure Food Law Case
R N Harper, Washington Chamber of Commerce president and drug maker, was fined 540 for manufacturing and selling an allegedly mislabelled product. Judge Kimball declined jail but imposed the maximum fine, with 9 further months in jail as alternative if unpaid, and an appeal filed.
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Shinston
Hobe
N. Harper
Washington Chantr of Commerce
Ameria Narsonal Bank
Kimball
Dutt
Roosevelt
Haker
Wileg
Wike Chef
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Mrade
Harper's
Harpers
Sipes Bee
District Court of
Moscow Hotel Modernized by Swiss Proprietors
Mertis Clausen, Swiss proprietor of the Hotel Berlin in Moscow, has modernized the property. The hotel now offers enhanced comfort and conveniences in anticipation of many visitors this season, with better amenities for guests at the central Moscow establishment.
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Mertis Clausen
Iove
Berlin
Moscow
Russia
Gallinger Taft clash looms in New Hampshire convention
The Tribune reports a split within New Hampshire Republicans over Taft support. Senator Gallinger rebukes a Rollins letter proposing a Taft platform plank while admitting no fixed pledge. Churchill loses 49 to 36, boosting Taft sentiment and stirring party tensions.
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Gallinger
Winston Churchill
Taft
New Hampshire
Taft Group Names Six New Taft Officers in NY
The Taft Organization of New York announces Isaac N. Seligman as vice president and five new executive committee members: David B. Cowles Frank C. Dodd A A Carpenter W J Van Pelt and Jeremiah P. Robinson. President Robert Ogden says the voluntary group aims to back Taft’s presidential bid while remaining detached from other party bodies and Taft’s managers. 20,000 signature blanks distributed. many New Yorkers have sent letters supporting Taft.
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Taft Organization
State of
New York
Isaac N. Seligman
David 8. Cowles
No. 6
Broadway
Frank C. Dodd
Dodd, Mead & Co
A A. Carpenter
Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Company
W. J. van Pelt
George R. Read & Co
Jeremiah P. Robinson
Beaver Street
Robert ©. Ogden
Taft
Hughes
Mr. Taft
Ogden
Louis (. Hay
Ohio
New York State
Hay
Amendment to dam building bills amid Roosevelt veto threat
Washington April 15 President Roosevelt signaled opposition to bills authorizing claims on water and electric power if no payment and timing protections are included. A War Department draft amendment would let engineers and the War Secretary fix time limits and charges to safeguard US interests, with funds aimed at inland waterways improvement.
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Washington
Roosevelt
War Department
Mocha Coffee Label Decision By U S Department Board
Washington April 15 The board of food and drug inspection at the Department of Agriculture met to decide which coffee may bear the label Mocha The ruling will define restricted territory for Mocha labeled coffee The term was once applied to all coffee from Mocha Arabia and related varieties The board has consulted consuls and importers noting only two firms handle Mocha coffee in the United States The decision will affect broad use of the term.
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Washington
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Department of Agriculture
Mocha
Arabia
Red Sea
Abyssinia
United States
Cuban sugar mills closing amid water scarcity and shortages
In Havans on April 16 sacks of sugar at Matanzas amount to 678408 versus 1 337 916 to the same date in 1977. Most mills shut due to water scarcity. The Dario Espanol editorial cites Washington orders appointing American governors, while Loynaz del Castillo warns of no justice under Cuba’s regime and possible armed change. Customs shortages loom as evacuation nears, with sugar and tobacco crops both down - bad outlook for the year.
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Havans
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Dario Espanol
Magoon
Washington
Loynaz del Castillo
Cuba
Etter
Banking and Currency Hearings Attack Aldrich Bill
Washington April 15. The Banking and Currency Committee continued hearings on the Aldrich financial bill and the Vreeland measure as bankers from New York and across the country denounced both. They urged delaying action this session, proposing a commission to study the financial question for next winter. J B Forgan of Chicago led the speakers, opposing emergency currency and warning that bond based currency is unscientific and costly. Several bankers argued the Aldrich bill would harm country banks, raise interest, and drag politics into finance, while others urged a new currency system backed by bank assets and gold equivalents. Many stressed need for prompt comprehensive reform.
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Washington
Banking and Currency Committee
House
Aldrich Financial
Vreeland
New York
Currency Commission
American Bankers’ Association
Merchants’ Association of New York
Congress
Chicago Association of Commerce
J. B. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Chicago
Mr. Prince
Mr. Forgan
Forgan
Senator la Follette
Aldrich
Secretary of the Treasury
E. F. Swinney
Kansas City
Solomon Wexler
Whitney National Bank
New Orleans
Joseph T. Tolbert
Chicago Clearing House
Joseph A. McCord
Third National Bank
Atlanta
Prince
Mr. McCord
Wexier
Charles H. Hutting
St. Louis
Festus J. Wade
Mercantile Trust Company
FE. D. Page
Merchants’ Association
Appalachian Reserve Forestation Battle Reaches House Committee
Washington reports Katrman Jenkins declares the Appalachian White Mountain forestry bill unconstitutional while a split Judiciary Committee hears reports from Mr. Littlefield and Mr. Brantley. A derisive Friday vote is anticipated on the measure authorizing 5 090 000 to acquire 7 000 acres for reforestation east of the Mississippi River.
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Washington
Katrman Jenkins
House Judiciary Committee
Littlefield
Maine
Brantley
Georgia
Frida
Appalachian
White Mountain
Senate Passes Anti Betting Bill After Race Meet
Washington April 15 The Senate without discussion passed a bill prohibiting betting in the District of Columbia. The anti gambling rider accompanies a widening of Benning Road leading to the racecourse. The House has passed the measure but the form of betting was changed in the Senate and a conference may follow.
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Washington
Senate
Benning
District of Columbia
Benning Road
House
Fleet parade opens San Diego celebration with 5000 sailors
San Diego on April 15 hosted a grand naval pageant as five thousand sailors and marines in 64 companies landed from the fleet. The procession stretched over two miles, reviewed by Rear Admirals Thomas Sperry and Emery and Governor Gillett. Schoolchildren waved flags, and tributes included gold keys and medals. Admiral Evans, recovering at Paso Robles, remains absent from the tour with plans to rejoin by May 6.
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San Diego
Cal
Thomas
Sperry
Emery
Tillett
Gillett
Connecticut
California
Golden State
Admiral Thomas
Admiral Evans
Paso Robles
Grand Army of the Republic
Golden Gate
P. E. McDonnald
Monterey
Not to Visit Hong Kong on World Cruise
Washington April 15 government declines invitation for the battleship fleet to stop at Hong Kong during its world cruise due to time limits. The fleet may be divided at the Mediterranean and Gibraltar before returning, allowing longer leave. Final review likely at Hampton Roads or New York Harbor with President. Admiral Evans praised by President Roosevelt via Captain Royal R Ingersoll.
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Washington
Great Britain
Hong Kong
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Atlantic
New York Harbor
Hampton Roads
Hoosevelt
Admiral Evans
Royal R. Ingersoll
Metcalf
Troubles of Lieutenant Bowen at Presidio Court Martial
Lieutenant William Bowen of the USSSA faces court martial for alleged neglect of duty at the Presidio rapid fire battery. An accidental range discharge hit his left knee, risking loss of a leg. trial set for April 21.
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San Francisco
William Bowen
Us&s A
Presidio
Oklahoma Negroes Back Move to Send Taft Opposing Delegates
In Muskogee Oklahoma on April 15 a group of black Republicans organized a movement to send contesting negro delegates to the Republican National Convention from each Congress district. About 40 votes were represented and white Republican leaders labeled the effort an anti Taft movement.
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Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma
Congress
Battle ships in Congress debate four ships vote
In a heated 1900s House debate, supporters urge four battleships to back a presidential program, citing Navy needs and national prestige. Opponents warn of costs, political maneuvering, and imperial overreach as amendments fail and votes split on two to four ships.
Naval Affairs Panel Weighs Two Battleships Limit
Washington April. The Naval Committee chair Mr Hale said the naval bill will provide for only two battleships with a possibility of only one. the Senate committee considers sufficiency and pace of naval buildup as debate continues.
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Washington
Naval Committee
Hale
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Capitol Sides Split Over Ship Allocation
A strong sentiment exists on both ends of the Capitol for a single ship, though appropriation is likely to cover two but no more. The debate centers on funding and deployment limits reflecting differing viewpoints among lawmakers and stakeholders.
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Capitol
Temps supports Roosevelt naval policy in Paris editorial
The Temps in Paris urges American fleet expansion to maintain status as a world power. It argues the United States must keep a Pacific fleet to avoid war with Japan and adopts Roosevelt's reasoning as a lucid path into active world politics. France should mediate, as the logic applies to her as well.
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Paris
Temps
Roosevelt
United States
France
America
Japan
Pacific
Army and Navy Orders and Ship Movements Report
Washington April 15 190% Army and Navy orders issued list officers reassigned promoted and detached including AMARICUS MITCHELL Lth Infantry FREDERICK L DENGLER Charles H MUIR GEORGE FREEMAN WALTER PENFIELD JOHN REAMES GEORGE DANY SAMUEL LOFFRE GEORGE POE JR three months leave CHAMBERLAIN RINGERSOLL STIRLING. Movements of warships report arrivals at Mare Island San Francisco and Cavite including Navajo Connecticut Kansas Vermont Louisiana Georgia New Jersey Rhode Island Virginia Minnesota Ohio Missouri Maine Alabama Tiltnets Kearsarge Kentucky Caledonia and more. Ships sailing between Port-au-Prince Guantanamo Seattle Tacoma Newport and Hong Kong with Cavite Olongapo and other ports listed.
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Amaricus Mitchell
Plattsburg Barracks
Cuba
Frederick L. Dengler
Coast Artillery Corps
Sheridan
San Francisco
Charles H. Muir
George Dpd Freeman, Jr
Walter G Penfield
Ordnance Department
John Reames
Fort Leavenworth
Jefferson Barracks
George Dany
Philippine Scouts
Philippines
Samuel VI Dpe Loffre
Army Metical
Washington
Abeen
George PD Poe
W Ss Chamberlain
Mare Island
Connecticut
Kansas
Vermont
Louisiana
Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Virginia
Minnesota
Ohie
Missouri
Maine
Alabama
Kentucky
San
Concord
Helena
Olongape
Paducah
Port Au- Prince
Guantanamo
Seattle
Tacoma
Newport
Navy Yard
New Yorks
Wilmington
Samar
Cavité
Hong Kong
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