Lobbyists and tariff fights loom large in Washington
Washington hears a heated tariff debate as the Underwood bill faces House resistance over cotton schedules. Senate finance leaders push for rate boosts amid alleged errors in a Ways and Means handbook. A Senate lobby investigation begins, with ex-senators and ex-representatives called to testify about influence, while worries persist about professional lobbyists and their impact on legislation.
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Weather Bureau Shakeup Deepens as Moore Foe Charged
The Weather Bureau underwent a broad purge after Willis L. Moore was ousted amid alleged misconduct. Thirty nine officials have been removed or suspended, with two more demotions and pending investigations. Secretary Houston seeks a clean sweep as Attorney General reviews the case.
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Department of Justice Finshed Its Investigation In the Case of Wills J. Moore
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West Point Graduation Exhibits Spectacular Horsemanship
West Point N Y June 8 A thrilling exhibition of rough riding and trick and fancy horsemanship by the graduating class opened the day in the big riding hall. A large crowd watched the drill considered among the best of its kind. Afternoon military calisthenics on the grass, shelter tent pitching, and a parade at 6 o clock closed the program. The first class toast and hop in Cullum Memorial Hall followed.
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Union Pacific plans draw McReynolds opposition in dissolution case
Washington reports Attorney General McReynolds disapproves both proposed dissolution plans for the Union Pacific merger. He will oppose the plans at the St Paul hearing, warning they are vague and fail to secure full payment of Southern Pacific stock and potential share transfers. If a plan isn’t submitted by July 1, a government receivership could result.
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Lincoln Memorial plans discussed for new monument bids
Detailed plans for the Lincoln Memorial building were submitted by the architect for a $460,000 structure. William H. Taft presided at the memorial commission meeting in the Senate Office Building with members including ex-Senator Callom and ex-Speaker Cannon. Discussion focused on selecting a sculptor to design the central Lincoln statue and on commission timing.
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Dancing Masters in Session at National Convention
More than one winded dancing masters attend the thirtieth annual convention of the American National Association of Dancing at the Casino of the Hotel Brunswick in Asbury Park New Jersey. Demonstrations this afternoon were led by J Sampnon of Lon Mass. Friday night the dancing experts will give cotillion.
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Two Scatters Die in Steam Burst at Cement Works
In The Tow nebarg No 1 June Two workers were scalded to death at Alpha Cement Works when steam escaped from a broken pipe at a bursting joint. Victims Tarver Huckink, meat engineer, and the ward Butler, an olles, are named in the brief report.
Eight Jurors Chosen For The Duffy Trial
Eight jurors selected yesterday before Justice Gott in the Criminal Branch of the Supreme Court to try Sergeant Peter J. Duffy. Names include Rigby, Valliant, Hobson, Hamilton, Corbett, Whiting, Haines, Kirkawa, and Wadds with addresses in The Bronx and Manhattan. Duffy, a former inspector, faces graft indictments tied to a poker room on West Street and payments of monthly sums. witnesses will include Patrolman Fox and others as the trial progresses.
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SATECHISM LAW CHANGED By General Synod reform
Defenders of the Heidelberg catechism face a radical change in church law. Ministers will preach the doctrines as contained in the catechism though no longer required to cover it every year. The committee on revision recommended the change. The catechism contains 129 questions in 52 Lord's days. The morning session focused largely on church constitution and technical wording.
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Ex Trap Champion Brewer Found Dead in Harbor Room
Jack Brewer world renowned ex trap shooter and life man in sporting circles was found dead in a harbor room, deemed a death by his own action. He had apparently been dead since Friday, with coroner Dr. Frank noting the self-inflicted cause. Brewer, famed across hunting parties, had many prominent roles in the sport.
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Cooke Seeks Decree Amid Wild Rush to Remarry
The prospective groom Cooke, divorced on grounds of desertion in another state, rushes to secure a remarriage decree. The City Hall clash centers on whether remarriage is legally permissible here, with counsel Walter Ennisson denying involvement and Miss Whaley missing, possibly planning to join Cooke in Hartford where the prior divorce was granted.
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President Wilson Visits Tumulty Boy With Mumps
President Wilson called at the home of Secretary Tumulty to say hello to Joseph P. Tumulty Jr who had caught mumps at school. The family warned him, but Wilson said he had had mumps years ago and went in anyway.
Diplomatic Vane Shifts with New Ambassador Picks
The Virginia and New Jersey senators approved several diplomatic appointments. William Page of Virginia is chosen as ambassador to Italy and Henry van Dyke for minister to The Netherlands. Charles W. McAlpin of New Jersey is named for minister to The Netherlands, with John F. Lamb of Indiana eyed for ambassador to Mexico. Meredith Nicholson, Indiana author, is pressed for a diplomatic post amid party opposition. Thomas Winch of New Jersey is considered for minister to Bersios though likely to serve elsewhere.
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Currency reform talks end in terse agreement
Washington June dos secretary McAdoo and Representative Carter Glass chair man of the House Banking and Currency Committee held a conference tonight and settled remaining differences on currency reform. Glass predicted a monetary reform bill would be submitted to the committee within ten days. The retirement of gold certificates greenbacks and national bank notes is not to be mandatory with a permissible retirement favored for national bank notes within twenty years.
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Federal Jurisdiction Over Hudson River Water Power
Secretary Garrison asserts federal control over water power from a proposed dam on the Hudson at Troy. He supports ex-Secretary Stinson that water power created incident to a U S dam for navigation falls under exclusive federal regulation and disposition.
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Goethals Seeks War Dept Nod On Canal Fleet Move
Colonel George W. Goethals arrives from the fathmus aboard the Paytores to press the War Department on moving the Atlantic fleet through the Panama Canal. He says water can be turned July 1 and a ship could pass by October, with Fram and possibly a U S battleship among those considered for the passage. He notes canal opening is planned for January 1, 1915, and that slides at Culebra pose trouble but will not delay progress. Mrs. Goethals travels with him and a Panama Railroad official accompanies them.
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Pigeons Carry The Score For Belvidere Baseball
Belvidere New Jersey June 2 Joseph Pelton a pigeon fan and baseball enthusiast used carrier pigeons to relay away game scores. Nine birds were taken to Phillipsburg grounds. after each inning a bird was released with the inning’s result tied to its leg. The birds flew home to deliver the score, ending with the game result announced to waiting fans.
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Oscar Straus Home Again After European Trip
Oscar Straus former U S minister to Turkey and secretary of commerce in Roosevelt's cabinet returned with his wife aboard the North German Lloyd liner George Washington after a two month voyage mostly visiting Tunis and Algiers. He said Roosevelt remains a commanding figure to Europeans with Bryan ranking next and that he planned to speak with the King of Italy upon landing. He praised the Italian king as a leading statesman with progressive ideas guiding his nation.
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Eustis Resting Well After Apppendicitis Surgery
Public Service Commissioner Eustis, operated on yesterday for appendicitis in Hainemann Home, is resting well tonight. He had been removed from his Bronx residence, No. 1965 Sedgwick Avenue, for the procedure.
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