Rate Bill Sent Back as Senate Faces Final Session Hurdles
The Senate sent the Rate bill back to conference with no stopgap in sight as the session near its end. The House delays on the Public Buildings bill leave the Senate awaiting action on major appropriations, while talk centers on the Standard Oil tied pipeline provision and anti-pass measures. Senator La Follette pushes a sixteen hour railway work limit amid opposition and quorum troubles, with naval funding finally settled after weeks of conference.
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House
Elkins
Long
Standart Oil Company
la Follette
McCumber
Heas
Hale
Port Royal
S. C
Clapp
George F. Getty
Bartlesville
Ind. T
Minnehoma Oil Company
Standard Company
Standard
WAVY YARDS BID ON WARSHIPS IN NAVY REPORT
Secretary Bonaparte reviews bids for the battleships South Carolina and Michigan from Mare Island and New York navy yards. Mare Island bids are lower than New York by a margin, yet private shipbuilders undercut both. The secretary may not authorize navy construction if private bids are deemed excessive.
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Washington
Peneé
South Carolina
Michigan
Bonaparte
New York
Mare Island
New York Yard
Npt
Charges Against Federal Judge In Memorial Presented
A memorial accusing Judge Charles Parlange of the Western District of Louisiana is sent to Speaker Cannon via Francis C. Mahan of New Orleans and referred to the Judiciary Committee. It claims Mahan was denied $50,000 in state court pay and that Parlange blocked a federal suit by denying costs, with affidavits of indigency.
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Washington
Arges
Charles Parlange
United States Court of Lousiana
Cannon Fer
Francis C. Mahan
New Orleans
Judiciary Committee
Mahan
Parlange
German editors lunch with Lord Mayor at Mansion House
London hosts visiting German editors at a luncheon at the Mansion House. Speakers include James Bryce and Dr. Barth who warns on press responsibility and notes that war would ruin Europe, benefiting no one and ceding reader influence to America.
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London
Walter Vaughan Morgan
Mansion House
James Bryce
Ireland
Barth
Great Britain
Europe
America
Senate committee to take up Moroccan treaty in relation to Algeciras
Washington June 26 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will discuss the Algeciras treaty concerning Morocco tomorrow and a vote on S82 will be sought. A favorable report faces opposition from Senators Bacon and
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Washington
Algeciras
Morocco
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Fort
Bacon
German Complaints Over Duties Faced by German Exports
Berlin reports the Cologne Gazette declares U S duties on German goods since March 1 are harsher than promised. It claims the United States guaranteed lenient ad valorem rates but is valuing German exports higher, hindering shipments like rice. The Gazette urges Berlin to demand immediate retaliatory measures and instruct the German embassy in Washington to seek justice.
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Berlin
Cologne Gazette
United States
Germany
Washington
House to Vote on Canal Bill
Washington reports that the House Committee authorized Chairman Hepburn to report favorably on the Senate bill for a Panama Canal of the lock type. The Sundry Civil Bill provision on sea-channel needs was debated, and the Senate measure was found to be the controlling statute going forward.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hepburn
House
Senate
Panama Canal
Senate J
Mexican Treaty Ratified By Senate On Rio Grande Waters
The Senate today ratified the treaty with Mexico concerning the division of the waters of the Rio Grande for irrigation purposes. The measure clears the way for formal implementation and outlines the relative shares and uses agreed upon by the two nations.
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Washington
Senate
Mexico
Rio Grande
Wynne to Leave Navy After Court Martial
The President will permit Captain Robert F. Wynne of the Marine Corps to resign to avoid dismissal, the sentence imposed by a Brooklyn Navy Yard court martial. The Navy Department announced after a Cabinet meeting that three court members suggested a medical board, which found him fully responsible, leading to clemency through resignation. Wynne was arrested May 31 on the Alabama and convicted of neglect of duty and disobedience of orders, with his defense citing sunstroke and heat exposure in China and the tropics.
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Washington
Robert F. Wynne
Marine Corps
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Evans
Navy Department
Wynne
Bonaparte
Alabama
New York
Bryan
China
Tropics
Note raiser Tolley seized by Baltimore detectives
Washington reports Irving Tolley a noted jail breaker and note raiser, captured in Baltimore after a year of Secret Service pursuit. He will face Nashville prison, suspected of murder. Tolley’s flamboyant dress once helped California officers recognize him and trigger recapture.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Wilkie
Secret Service
Baltimore
Irving Tolley
Bureau
Tolley
Nashville
Tennessee
Memphis
Luke Ray
California
Meat inspection dispute blocks agreement on bill
In Washington in June the meat inspection amendment to the Agricultural bill likely will return to the Senate and House in disagreement. Conferrees twice discussed payment for inspection and can inspection rates, but differences seem irreconcilable. An 10 o'clock session will be held tomorrow. A complete agreement was reached on other matters in the bill. The House conferees accepted most amendments concerning the usual features of the conference bill.
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Washington
Senate
House
The Moderates' Trick in Havana
In Havana on June 26 Vice-President Mendez Capote disavowed the Moderate City Council action that filled five vacancies in the absence of Mayor Bonaches, granting the Moderates control. He vetoed the move, will undo it, and has removed the City Clerk. Liberal leaders expect further removals of Mayor Bonachea and Governor Nafiez, despite depictions of the affair by Palma and Capote.
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Mendez Capote
Bonachea
Nafiez
Palma
English tailor Winter arrives with plans to standardize U S uniforms
George B. Winter the English tailor brought by the War Department to elevate United States Army uniforms to English standards arrived with his son on the Kronprinz Wilhelm. He declined to discuss plans, praised U S cloth, and noted khaki as the key field dress. Washington officials say his role is limited to revising patterns per established specifications.
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War Department
United States Army
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Winter
United States
J. Ogden Armour
Mr. Winter
London
Regatan
Washington
Oliver
Overwork Kills Jap Student at Northwestern
Rikinosuki Hojo, a Japanese Master of Arts degree candidate at Northwestern University, died yesterday five days after graduation. The 25 year old was a top student and a member of a prominent Japanese family, with his death attributed to overwork during his five year tenure at Northwestern.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
Rikinosuki Hojo
Northwestern
Indian land bill faces House recall over water rights
In Washington the newly passed bill to open the Blackfoot Reservation in Montana may be recalled by the House. President Roosevelt hesitates to veto but the Bureau of Indian Affairs warns the measure lacks adequate water rights protections for lands subject to allotment. The measure may go over until November.
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House passes Omnibus Public Building bill for 21 million
Washington June 26 The House approved the Omnibus Public Building bill carrying 21 061 000 with a special rule limiting debate. Consideration of the General Deficiency bill began next and a vote on it is planned tomorrow. House members grow tentative about session wrap up as discussions focus on appropriations and tariff references.
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Michigan
Custom House
New York
Sulzer
West Rockaway Land Co rejects city bid for seaside park
Fred J. Lancaster of West Rockaway Land Co replies to Controller Metz, denying willingness to sell Rockaway Beach land for a seaside park. He states the land is owned by the company with Edward P. Hatch as co owner, refuses city purchase, and warns of full legal defense if condemned, noting past attempts and current profitability in holding the land.
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West Rockaway Land Company
Metz
Rockaway Beach
Lancaster
Hatch
Untermyer presses NY Life for policyholder list
Samuel Untermyer, counsel for the international policyholders committee, seeks a copy of New York Life policyholder lists for July 18 delivery. He alleges lists are being prepared to aid canvassing for votes in support the administration ticket and cites discussions with company solicitor James H. McIntosh. The company replies no list will be supplied and private property status is claimed.
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International Policyholders’ Committee
Orr
New York Life
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James H. McIntosh
The
Thomas A. Buckner
Buckner
Gilbert Ray Hawes
Broadway
Armstrong
Hawes
Robert H. McCurdy
Mutual Life
Robert Olyphant
James C. Holden
Charles E. Miller
Andrew C. Fields
the Mutual
Senate canal committee curtails Panama testimony
The Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals voted six to five to skip Panama testimony in the canal investigation. No hearings will occur in Washington until next session, delaying Cromwell’s refusal issue until December and postponing commissioner nominations. The panel adjourns until December with expectations that current commissioners will be reappointed during Congress recess.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Panama
William Nelson Cromwell
Federal employees favored by half holiday grants
Washington announces Saturday half holidays for July August and September. President Roosevelt grants the benefit to skilled mechanics laborers and all classified service employees at navy yards naval stations and the Government Printing Office in the city.
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Roosevelt
Navy Yards
Naval Stations
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Government
Elizabeth Dunber Dies in County Infirmary at 151
Mrs Elizabeth Dunber died last night in the County Infirmary at Grand Haven aged 151 She was born in County Antrim Ireland and at fifteen years old witnessed the battle of Ballynahinch in County Down with the wild fighting near the town.
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Elizabeth Dunber
County Infirmary
County Antrim
Ireland
Battle of
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Sounty Down
Santo Domingo rebellion gains strength led by Berroa
General Q Berroa, exiled from Turks Island, says the Santo Domingo insurrection against President Caceres grows daily and aims to topple the dynasty. He notes support from ex presidents Jiménez Morales and Vasquez, cites jails filled, rights denied, and war financing concerns.
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Carlos Morales
Eugenio Deschamps
Francisco Sanchez
General Jiménez
Ponce
Porto Rico
Mauricio Jiménez
Washington
St. Thomas
Monte Cristi
Azua
Barahona
Jiménez
United States
Horacio Vasquez
Republic
Cibao
Rebel Chiefs in Cebu Surrender
Pulajane leaders Quien tin and Adva surrendered to Governor Osmena and the constabulary in Cebu, the last armed chiefs on the island. Their rifles and ammunition were also handed over. The pair had troubled Cebu for years, once pledging allegiance and serving as guides for the American army before joining rebel ranks.
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Visit of the British Fleet to Russia Questioned
London June 2 Sir Edward Grey said the fleet visit to Russia is not tied to Russia internal affairs and remains a courtesy summer cruise It is not to break relations over Jewish massacres and further debate on the topic will wait until the July Foreign Office appropriation. St Petersburg June 26 the Baltic fleet remnants and ships from the Pacific return to Cronstadt to form a squadron to greet the British fleet.
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Edward Grey
Charles P. Trevelyan
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Russia
William Evans-Gordon
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Czarevitch
Imperial Family Plans Summer Cruise in Finnish Waters
St. Petersburg June 26 The imperial family plans a summer cruise in the Finnish archipelago. Longinkoshe Castle near Kotka about 100 miles from St. Petersburg is being prepared for the Emperor. No departure time has been announced.
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Longinkoshe Castle
Kotka
Italian Deputies' Sympathy Over Russian Massacres
In Rome the Chamber of Deputies applauded Socialist Turati as he denounced Russian massacres and pledged solidarity with an Italian imprisoned there for plotting against the government. Turati expressed indignation and heartful greetings to the young parliamentarians fighting autocracy.
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Russia
Turati
Woodbury Cleaners Case Split as Ivins Report Urges Changes
Three months of investigation into the Street Cleaning Department by William M. Ivins and aldermen yields no removal of Commissioner Woodbury. One faction backs his removal for incompetence while a minority seeks minor reforms. Major proposals include reorganizing the department, tightening accounting, ending snow removal contracts, reducing dependence on the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company, and firing assistant superintendent John Campbell Wallace for drunkenness.
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William M. Ivins
Max S. Grifenhagen
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Grifenhagen
Brown
Alderman Downing
Brooklyn
Dowling
Tammany
Mulligan
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American Railway Raffic Company
Delancey Street
Board of Estimate
Rae Susy Ae Leoner
Local Street Addresses Noted in Brief Line
A compact item lists several street addresses including 258 Warren Street 842 13th Street and 32nd Street. The note provides no further context or actions related to the locations.
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Warren St
13Th St
32Nd St
Woodbury Issue Prompts Venture of 79 Speeches
Action on the variegated report is deferred until next Monday. The Board of Aldermen will meet with expectations of a vigorous session and a flood of speeches on the Woodbury issue.
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Oratory
Board of Aldermen
Woodbury
Mr Bingham At Bronxville Returns For Indefinite Stay
Police Commissioner and Mrs. Bingham, after a spring visit to the Hotel Gramatan in Bronxville, have returned for an indefinite stay. He uses a car but commutes by train daily.
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Gramatan
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