Democrats Split On Currency Bill Faces Party Rift
Washington June 12 Democratic divisions surface over currency legislation this session as President Wilson faces a wary House and Senate. Treasury Secretary McAdoo cites 500000 emergency currency to calm nerves while White House weighs extending the Aldrich Vreeland act. Inside, leaders fear a split caucus over steering a bill through a wary Democratic majority.
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Alabamian’s Courtship of Sympathy Sparks Political Debate
The comment notes that an Alabamian at heart would be out of sympathy with the scheme and that his colleagues would recognize this stance. It reflects partisan tensions and implied political calculations shaping coalition support.
Wilson and Goethals Confer On The Canal
Washington reports Colonel George W. Goethals, head engineer of the Panama Canal, met with President Wilson who plans to visit the Isthmus after Congress adjourns. Discussion covered canal completion timing, water intake, and the civil government plan for the Zone including thousands of workers, clerks, and technical staff needed to run and toll the waterway.
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Waldo and Buckner Clash Over Graft Allegations in Public Center Meeting
In a Greenwich Village gathering at Public School 4 Alderman Henry H. Conran and Emory R. Buckner sparred with Mayor Waldo’s aides. Buckner defended the mayor against graft claims tied to Waldo and police officials Becker and Sweeney, noting anonymous letters. He argued the investigating committee found no evidence and urged action based on that finding.
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Union League Favors Fusion in New York Mayor Race
The Union League, denouncing city inefficiency and Paw Nee Department corruption, calls for a reform mayor. A fusion candidate pledged to oppose Tammany Hall is sought, with Steuben Lestie Maynard named chairman of a coordinating committee.
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Queens celebrates Waldo amid subway cheers for Mayor
In a Queens reception room, about a hundred business leaders cheered Police Commissioner Waldo as he passed to meet the Mayor over a new Flushing subway route. One guest said the crowd cheered Waldo enough to “Jolly” the Mayor, who praised Queens as a great and enterprising city. The Mayor claimed credit for route changes benefiting Queens.
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Miller Held On False Fire Claim In Yards District
John Miller of J Tarantous & Co clothing manufacturers was arrested by Detectives Leigh and Russo from the District Attorney's office. He faces charges of filing fake proof of loss after alleged payments to Bruno Rothe for setting a fire at the New York Frame and Picture Company shop on Fulton Street. Victor Toledo, a tobacco dealer, told Assistant District Attorney Royal Ill Weller that Miller bought tobaccos for 310 that were valued at 415 in Miller's proof of loss statement.
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Reservoir dragged for girl in Central Park note threat
A water tower reservoir in Central Park was dragged yesterday after a threat note signed May was found. The note warned of danger if a person named John did not cooperate. Police and divers searched the area but found no suspects or traces.
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Rail stocks rally as McAdoo hints relief from stringency
A sharp rally in leading railroad and industrial stocks followed Secretary McAdoo’s talk of easing money strain. United States Steel and Reading rose as banks debated the Treasury move. investors weighed emergency currency, capital needs, and possible government action amid market uncertainty.
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Plan to Extend Commerce Court Funding Faces Caucus Vote
Washington June 12 House leaders in conference propose delaying a decision on the Commerce Court funding by sending the issue to a party caucus. The plan assumes the court would lack funds for months, allowing time for Democratic administration to push new legislation. Chairman Fitzgerald notes the committee could avoid direct responsibility by a deficiency appropriation.
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Maceo Escape Report Reaches Havana Consulate
Report to consulate on Maceo, son of General Antonio Mires, escaping from the state hospital for the insane at Central fly. Special agent sent to Central Isttp to seek release under orders from Havana. Cuban exile search now underway.
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Sentences cut in Arkaneus court martial findings
Captain Roy Smith of the battleship Arkaneus was found guilty of hazarding the vessel after grounding on Cefhe Bank near Cube. He received a reduced sentence after Navy Secretary action. Lieutenant Wo Smyth’s sentencing was likewise mitigated. Critics blame the Hydrographic Office chart. Carl F. Whitney resigns as customs prosecutor after four years. Tilden Memorial Commission holds first meeting with officers elected.
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