Treaty actions on Great Lakes fisheries and boundary rules
The Foreign Relations Committee approved a favorable report on the Great Lakes fisheries treaty and discussed marking the US Canada boundary and related boundary buildings control. no vote on the other convention. progress on Newfoundland fisheries arbitration sought, with ratification possible this session, while Venezuela questions loom amid broader arbitration and Senate focus.
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Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Great Lakes
Boundary Rivers
United States
Canada
Department of State
Hague Tribunal For Arbitration
Great Britain
Foreign Relations Committee
Venezuela
South American
Castro
Adjourment Delayed In Congress Talks April 15
The Tribune reports Congress will sit four weeks longer after Republican whip Watson met with the President. An adjournment date of May 9 was discussed but pushed to after governors arrive for the natural resources convention on May 13. The plan includes a currency caucus, Aldrich bill, tariff schedule study, a child labor bill for D C, and resistance to pulp duties this session. Watson doubts passage of Sherman anti trust amendments without Senate majority backing.
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Harper Fined in First Pure Food Case in Washington
Washington April 1. Robert N Harper president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce and former president of the American National Bank was fined 60 dollars on one count and 36 dollars on another for manufacturing and selling an allegedly mislabelled head medicine. Judge Kimball, noting the offence as the first under the Pure Food Law, imposed the maximum fines with 30 days imprisonment on default. The case drew a crowded courtroom including Dr Miles of the agriculture department. An appeal was filed and a jail sentence was urged by the President.
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Ameria Nations
Kimball
Roosevelt
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Detriment of Agriculture
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Moscow Hotel Modernized by Swiss Proprietors
Messrs Clausen, Swiss owners of the hotel Merlin in Moscow, have been busy during the war years in Russia in modernizing their property. It is expected there will be the usual influx of visitors to Moscow this season, and at the Hotel Berlin they will find every comfort and convenience.
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Gallinger and Taft clash over New Hampshire delegates
Washington reports a leaked Rollins letter proposing a Taft platform line in New Hampshire. Gallinger replies that he will resist any move that splits the party while noting the Taft faction’s influence. Later Churchill loses a district Taft bloc vote 4 to 36, prompting celebration in New Hampshire.
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SIX NEW TAFT OFFICERS WITH TAFT SUPPORT
The Taft Organization of New York announced six new officers and committee members led by Isaac N. Seligman as vice president and five new executive committee members David B. Cowles Frank C. Dodd AU Carpenter W J Van Pelt and Jeremiah P Robinson The group says it is a voluntary association of Taft supporters not tied to any political machine or Taft managers and seeks to enlist New Yorkers in favor of Tafts presidential nomination with 20000 signature blanks already dispatched.
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David 8. Cowles
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Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Company
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George R. Read & Co
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Ohio
Mr. Taft
New York State
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Amendment to dam building bills limits time and charges
Washington April 15 President Roosevelt opposes grants of water diversion for electric power without payment and limits. A War Department draft amendment requires engineers and the secretary to set time limitations and charges to protect U S interests, with funds aiding inland waterways improvements.
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Board to decide label for Mocha coffee in U S
Washington April 15 The board of food and drug inspection of the Department of Agriculture met to decide which coffee may be labeled Mocha The ruling will define restricted areas where Mocha grown coffee may bear the label The question traces back to Mocha in Arabia and Abyssinia varieties and involves US consuls and importers as the decision affects many firms and consumers alike
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Cuban sugar mills closing amid water shortage
Havana reports sugar sacks at Matanzas total 67448 versus 1 337916 for the same date last year as mills shut down due to scarce water. Santa Clara sells five gallon cans for pennies while Dario Espanol cites Washington orders for American provincial governors and lopsided Cuban leadership. Major General Loynaz del Castillo urges change by vote or arms as customs shortages loom with troop evacuation. Sugar crop down four percent and tobacco by five percent signal a bleak year ahead.
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Banking fight over Aldrich bill dominates Washington hearings
The Banking and Currency Committee continued a hearing on the Aldrich financial bill and the Vreeland measure as bankers from New York to Chicago denounced both. Witnesses urged delay, favoring a congressional commission to craft a new plan, warning that bond based currency and current rules threaten industry, with leaders like J B Forgan and E F Swinney among speakers.
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Kansas City
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New Orleans
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Chicago Clearing House
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Third National Bank
Atlanta
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St. Louis
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Mercantile Trust Company
Forester Bill Clash in House Judiciary Panel
Washington April 1 The Judiciary Committee heard reports on the Appalachian-White Mountain forestry bill. Jenkins and Littlefield oppose it as unconstitutional while Brantley supports it. The measure would authorize 5 million dollars to acquire about 7 million acres for reforestation to safeguard eastern state waterways.
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Senate clears anti-betting bill in Washington
Washington April 15 The Senate approved without debate a bill prohibiting betting in the District of Columbia The anti gambling provision rides on a Benning Road widening bill that already passed the House If the House disagrees with the Senate form of betting the measure will return for concurrence or a conference.
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San Diego Fleet Review Holds Holiday Pageant
Five thousand sailors and marines land from the American battleship fleet in San Diego for a parade. The two mile procession through City Park features front-line troops, flags, schoolchildren, and remarks by Governor Gillett. Admirals Thomas Sperry and Emery receive honors. Admiral Evans' absence noted.
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Not to Visit Hong Kong Navy Fleet May Split Med Run
Washington reports the government declined Britain's invitation for the battleship fleet to stop in Hong Kong due to time. The plan may have the fleet split at the Mediterranean and reassembled near Gibraltar to grant longer leave, with final review by the President around New York Harbor or Hampton Roads. President Roosevelt praised Admiral Evans and his crew for their successful cruise.
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Troubles of Lieutenant Bowen at San Francisco court martial
Lieutenant William S Bowen of the U S Army, commanding a rapid fire battery at the Presidio, faces court martial on April 21 for alleged neglect of duty and may lose a leg. A revolver used at the rifle range was accidentally discharged, wounding him in the left knee.
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Oklahoma negroes contest Taft delegates in convention bid
Muskogee Oklahoma black residents organized a movement last night to send rival negro delegates to the Republican National Convention from each Congress district. About 400 votes were represented. White Republican leaders claim it is an anti Taft movement.
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Battle ship vote clash over four ships sparks House debate
A heated House session centers on naval expansion with cries of jingoism and anti imperialism. Proponents urge four battleships to support a strong navy while opponents fear excessive costs and political manipulation. Votes show divided support and amendments fail to pass.
Naval bill to fund two battleships only
Washington reports that Chairman Hale of the Senate Naval Affairs Committee stated the naval bill will provide for only two battleships, adding that this number is sufficient and that there is a possibility only one may be provided before the bill passes.
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Capitol Backing Narrow Ship Choice Sparks Debate
Persistent sentiment voices favor a single ship at both ends of the Capitol. Yet observers expect funding likely to cover two vessels, though not more, shaping a cautious Senate and House posture.
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French Press Backs Roosevelt Naval Plan For America
Paris notes in Temps enthusiastic approval of President Roosevelt for building more battleships and a permanent Pacific fleet. It argues the United States must remain a great power and engage in world politics or risk losing status. The paper applauds his naval policy as a luminous path toward avoiding conflict with Japan through a stronger maritime presence.
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Army and Navy News April 15 1908 Dispatches
Washington April 15 1908 orders issued list Captain Americus Mitchell of 5th Infantry moving to Cuba. Captain Frederick L Dengler detailed as quartermaster aboard Sheridan at San Francisco. Major Charles H Muir assigned to 234 Infantry. George D Freeman Jr to 2 Infantry. Promotion for Captain WalTar G Penfield in Ordnance. Dental Surgeon John R Ames moved Fort Leavenworth to Jefferson Barracks. Second Lieutenant George Dan y Philippine Scouts bound for Philippines. Lt Samtes Wm Dpe Loffre to Army Medical Building Washington. Promotions and absences noted. Navy moves include Ringersoll on general board. Stirling appointed. Vessel movements report arrivals at Mare Island and Cavite and sailings to Guantanamo and Hong Kong.
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Plattsburg Barracks
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Frederick L Dengler
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Charles H. Muir
George D. Freeman, Jr
Waltar G Penfield
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Washington
George D Freeman
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