Williams Proposes Censure After House Adjournment Ruling
In Washington April 20 the House sustained Speaker Cannon in a ruling on adjournment. Representative Williams introduced a censure resolution, citing the incident as prejudicial to legislation and damaging the House's dignity. Dalzell proposed a sweeping "suspension day" rule shifting to simple majorities to suspend rules and pass bills.
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Senate Programme Outlines bills and reforms for remainder of session
The Senate steering committee will meet to set the legislative agenda for the rest of the session. Potential acts include relief for discharged soldiers of the 2nd Infantry and a District of Columbia child labor bill. Financial legislation, a reorganized plan for finance, and approval of mid May appropriations are on the table. A Venezuela resolution may be discussed.
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Submarine merger talks weigh on Lake and Electric Boat
Charles R Flint of New York testifies before the Liller committee about alleged merger negotiations between the Lake and Electric Boat companies. He says he favored a peaceable agreement to boost foreign business and denies active merger negotiations, though he notes inquiries and proposals circulated. Brown and Rice discuss a possible buyout, with conditions tied to the Newport contest and ongoing investigations.
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Feasy Trial Feasy Trial Is all that is necessary
The fragment suggests a discussion about a trial named Feasy and its sufficiency to demonstrate the system’s capacity to absorb nourishment. The readable text is limited and provides no clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations to confirm a full news item.
Borah Highlights Brownsville Case In Senate Debate
In Washington on April 20 Senator Borah of Idaho delivered a forceful legal argument on Brownsville, criticizing claims that locals killed or wounded their own people to smear African Americans. He attacked leniency for Harry Orchard and argued against a Brownsville conspiracy, citing soldiers’ guilt and conflicting testimonies.
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Cost of paper prompts House select committee probe
Speaker Cannon introduces a six member select committee to investigate rising wood pulp and newspaper paper costs. The panel will examine price drivers including possible monopolistic activity and forest depletion, with powers to subpoena witnesses and gather records during sessions or recesses.
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Naval Bill Reported to Senate After Committee Action
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs reported the naval appropriation bill with 111 446 49 dollars, an increase of 7 573 021 over the House version. The panel kept the battleship programme as the House, opposed the four battleships plan, and added a Pacific Coast collier for Mare Island. President Roosevelt commends four battleships but will focus on personal talks with senators and representatives.
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Los Angeles Hosts Fleet Welcome Dinner for Navy Leaders
The Los Angeles welcome program for the battleship fleet ends with a lavish Hotel Alexandria dinner for admirals Sperry and Emery and other officers. Admiral Thomas replies to welcome addresses as 3,600 sailors and Marines enjoy boxing, barbecues, and a Wild West show. The feast features roses, electric lighting, and extensive decorations amid a citywide reception.
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American fleet to skip European ports visit
The United States will not bring its battleship fleet to any European port on the voyage home except for possible coaling stops in the Mediterranean. The reply to Britain's invitation notes regrets and thanks, with Malta or Gibraltar likely as possible coaling points.
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Loeb and a Senator Accused in House Rail Bill Row
In Washington today Mr. Sims of Tennessee accused a United States Senator and the President's secretary in the House during debate on a DC street railway trackage bill. Sims alleged stock ownership and influence over Congress, naming Loeb and a high shareholding senator, then the House kept its free transfers demand and sent the bill back to conference.
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Supreme Court Rules Oklahoma Initiatives Constitutional
Guthrie April 21 State Supreme Court holds that the initiative and referendum provisions of the Oklahoma constitution are not in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
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Sensation in land fraud trial hinges on government conspiracy case
Washington April 2 The Hyde Benson Merhneider and Dimond land fraud trial produced its greatest sensation as Woodford I Harlan a General Land Office clerk for forty years confessed to taking hundreds of dollars to speed land selections and reveal forest reserve boundaries. Also said William Fe Walk another clerk at the Land Office received large sums.
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Senator Gilchrist Denounced At East New York Meeting
Senator Gilchrist declined to attend a meeting in Somers Hall East New York and stated in a letter to Rev Floyd Appleton that he opposed the Agnew Hart bills because they would aid poolrooms and graft. Canon Chase and other speakers denounced him as a betrayer.
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Ministers Ask Governor to Speak at Carnegie Hall Rally
Governor Hughes is asked to be the chief speaker at a mass meeting organized by clergy at Carnegie Hall next week. Denominations will protest the Legislature for defeating racetrack anti gambling bills. Date depends on the Governor's wishes.
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Rivington Neighborhood Association Adopts New College Settlement Name
The Rivington Neighborhood Association of New York City filed for incorporation with the Secretary of State, renaming the College Settlement to the Rivington Neighborhood Association. Directors listed include Helen Phelps Stokes Ruth M Star Elizabeth S Williams and others, with settlement houses at 1st and Ludlow streets and Rivington Street. The change transfers property from surviving directors to the new institution while officers are expected to stay the same.
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New York City
Helen Phelps Stokes
Ruth M Star
Elizabeth S Williams
Charlotte el Soreh
Caroline M. Bacon
Ruth Draper
Ransor Hooker
Summer Gerard
Francis H. Tabor
Arthur Woods
Nathalie Henderson
Arthur H. Hahie
Katherine B. Barnes
J. H. McKay
Louise L. Thurber
New York
Albany
Rivington
Banking bill signed transfers liquidation power to State Superintendent
Albany April 90. Governor Hughes signs a bill from the Assembly Committee on Banks. It shifts liquidation initiative from the Attorney General to the State Superintendent of Banks and gives the official control akin to the federal Controller of the Currency over national banks. The move aligns with recommendations of Superintendent Clark Williams and caps a series of banking measures.
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Veterans Benefit Passes Senate Constitutional Amendment
The Senate approved Cobb's constitutional amendment adding 10 percent to examination ratings for Spanish War veterans. Senator Davis opposed on behalf of the State Civil Service Commission and Civil Service Reform Association. Grady supported the measure and praised Civil Service work.
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Civil Service Commission
Senate Flops Quickly on Kings County Judges Amendment
Albany April 20 The Senate after passing the measure once reversed itself defeating the concurrent resolution to amend the constitution increasing Kings County judges from two to four and extending terms from six to fourteen years The vote was 34 to 14 Grady said the passage would make the Senate ridiculous and noted a provision making the current clerk the clerk for life Judiciary Committee had removed it but Foelker reinserted it Senators who supported the bill on the first roll call stampeded and defeated it.
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New York City Senators Discharge Railroads Panel Over Fare Bill
The Albany scene shows the NYC Senators revolting to discharge the Senate Railroads Committee on the Coney Island 5 cent fare plan. McManus leads in favor of 3 cent bills but the Assembly draft passes. Wilcox criticizes the plan as statewide rate fix rather than city specific. Agnew is the lone NYC Republican opposed.
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Ousted Democrats to Confer in Utica Meetings
Albany dispatch reports Senator McCarren avoiding politics while word spreads that Charles F. Rattigan of Auburn has issued a call for conferences in Utica on Saturday and Sunday to discuss the party rift and plan future actions.
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Senator Raines Defends Racing Bills Position
Albany April 20 Senator Raines majority leader in the Senate spoke at length about his stance on the racing bills Read part of a letter from Rev Frank F Rowland Rochester stating many believe Raines caused the bills defeat by delaying the vote He defended his role describing the bills history and the opposition's role in stopping the measure.
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Francis bill creates commission to probe city courts
Albany reports the Assembly approved a measure creating a seven member state commission to investigate inferior criminal courts in first class cities. The bill, supported by Mr Shortt amid Tammany opposition, allocates 1500 dollars for expenses and appoints members by the Governor, Senate and Assembly.
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Assembly Passes Travis Amendment for Subways
The Albany Assembly, without debate, approves the Travis constitutional amendment exempting subway and dock bonds from the city debt limit. It would free about 125,000 dollars for New York City subways if the measure is enacted and ratified next year. A Robinson rapid transit bill was laid over until Wednesday to attract private capital with更 favorable contract terms.
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Army and Navy News Orders and Vessel Movements
Washington April 2 report lists Army and Navy orders. Officers retired reassigned include Lt Albin L Clark and Maj Wexdell L Simpson, with several captaincies and lieutenants detailed. Movements note ships arriving at San Pedro and Bremerton, with fleets forming patrols. Solace to be commissioned as parent ship for Pacific torpedo flotillas.
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Sailing ships depart with coal for Pacific fleet
Two large American sailing vessels cleared port to haul coal to the Pacific fleet. The four mast steel ship William P. Frye heads to Norfolk with about 3700 tons for Los Angeles while the Aryan sails to Baltimore with 2500 tons for San Francisco.
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Henry Chadwick Father of Baseball Dies at Home
Henry Chadwick known nationwide as the Father of Baseball died yesterday at his Brooklyn home from heart disease and pneumonia. He was conscious on Saturday and his last remark concerned the day’s game between New York and Brooklyn. He attended the New York Yale game a week ago.
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Father of Baseball Henry Chadwick Dies at Brooklyn
Henry Chadwick longtime baseball and cricket writer died in Brooklyn at an advanced age. Born in Exeter England October 14 he helped popularize the game in America and was called the Grand Old Man of baseball. He wrote for The Herald The Tribune The Sun The Daily News and many others.
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Mrs Esther Judson Jennings Dies at 81 Park Avenue Home
Widow of Oliver Burr Jennings dies at her residence No 68 Park Avenue in her eighty first year. Her husband oil refiner died in Isis. In 1862 he joined petroleum business with John D Rockefeller and others to form the Standard Oil Trust and served as director. Funeral Thursday at 11 o'clock with burial in Fairfield Conn.
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Obituary notes list several notable deaths across states
Lieutenant Colonel Henley Higber United States Marines retired died at Bufaic aged seventy. He served forty years including the Civil War. Jeremiah Burnett died at Lyons New York aged eighty six, longtime hotel keeper in Phelps Canandaigua and Kia oas. George L Johnson prominent Ohio Democrat and revenue collector in Toledo died at home in Cleveland aged about seventy five. Mrs Frank M Sinclaire age thirty seven of Brooklyn died at home. buried in Greenwood. she was great granddaughter of Bishop Onderdonk. John Muth veteran of U S Navy Civil War and German Masonic figure died at Flushing Long Island aged seventy one. Major J Turner Morehead North Carolina cotton woollen mills and railroad man died in Danville after weeks in city. aged sixty eight. Elizabeth Jelliff Peshine widow of Francis S Peshine died at Glen Ridge New Jersey aged sixty seven. two daughters survive. member of Christ Episcopal Church.
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Christ Episcopal Church
New Milwaukee Majestic Theatre Opens with Vaudeville Debut
Milwaukee announces the Majestic Theatre dedication a night affair. The fourteen story brick building seats 228 and cost 1 500 100 dollars to erect. Lessees are Herman Fehr of Milwaukee and C E Kohl of Chicago.
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