Navy official recalls Missouri disaster and open turret debate
Rear Admiral William Cowles testified before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee about the Missouri explosion and how the navy reduced firing time. He argued open turrets and direct hoists improve speed, urged safe handling of powder, and defended armor decisions while noting training and gunnery reforms continue across ships and crews.
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Emperor to Retain Douma System Deliberations
Petersburg March 4 The Emperor has reacted to persist in the constitutional system in response to the Moscow nobility. The reply is seen as a serious reverse to the autocracy restoration campaign and cited as stabilizing for representative institutions. Paul Miloukev, leader of the Constitutional Democrats, calls the move a setback for Premier Storypin.
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French President to Visit Russia in Diplomatic Move
In Saint Petersburg on March 4 President Fallières of France plans a visit to Russia, aligning with a broader effort to rekindle monarchial visits to Sweden Norway and Denmark. The trip may be delayed to late July due to King Gustaf’s planned Russian visit, with a squadron of warships to Cronstadt. No confirmation on King Peter of Russia visiting Russia or Emperor Nicholas visiting Italy.
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Peter of
Milk spreads disease in a federal milk report
Surgeon General Walter Wyman submitted to the Treasury a comprehensive report on milk and public health. The 750 page study, directed by Professor M.J. Rosenau, links infected milk to hundreds of epidemics and endorses pasteurization at 60 degrees C for twenty minutes to prevent disease while noting practical limits.
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Walter Wyman
Public Health Service Today
Secretary of the Treasury
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M. J. Rosenau
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New York
London
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Rosenau
Nathan Straus
United States
John W. Trask
Trask
Oppose Woman Voting Faces Adverse House Report
Washington March 4 advocates of woman suffrage have made life unpleasant for two judiciary committees but failed to gain traction. The House Committee plans to report adversely the Davey resolution granting women the vote, narrowing chances for passage.
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Washington
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House Committee
Davey
Aldrich Bill Vote Dominates Senate Session
Senator Hopkins backed the Aldrich currency measure while Heyburn opposed it citing fears of replacing bond secured currency with railroad bond backed money. Teller Knox challenged the argument. Tillman pressed a resolution demanding Treasury loan details from New York banks, Aldrich Depew opposed. Procitor’s death halted proceedings and Aldrich aimed for a vote next week pending La Follette’s illness.
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Attitude of New York Congressmen on Finance
Washington March 4 Representative F Pennet outlined the New York delegation stance on the financial question. He said the delegation would stand as a unit for full discussion and opportunity for amendment, and that there are no votes for the Aldrich bill as it stands. The statement reflected the unified position of the New York group after a recent meeting.
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Fixing Army Pay Sparks Civil Liberties Debate
Washington March 4. Senate debate on the army pay bill centers on a provision granting the President power to fix enlisted pay, with Lodge and other Republicans warning it threatens civil liberties, while Warren defends it as aligned with navy pay rules. Democrats largely oppose broad increases beyond 40 percent for enlisted men.
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Leopold's Concessions in Congo Treaty Shock Europe
Brussels reports King Leopold agrees to major concessions in a new Congo treaty. He surrenders Crown domain revenues and hands Congo administration and budget to Belgian parliament, while also adding Cape Ferrat properties bought from Congo profits. His stance reflects fear of British and American pressure after a chilly reception at a court ball.
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Banks and floods in China prompt reforms and aid
In Peking on March 4 authorities approve laws to foster Western banking in China and open provincial transit duty banks for the Che-Kiang Railroad. Reports note currency reforms stalled amid viceroy disputes and Pei-Ho river course changes after last year floods. Famine relief continues as floods devastate tens of thousands. missionaries plan to aid villagers into May unless the river is redirected.
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Convention session condemns Aldrich bill and backs Fowler
March 4 at a Travellers and Merchants Association meeting Congressman Charles N Fowler spoke on the financial situation. Resolutions blamed the currency panic on bond secured currency and condemned the Aldrich bill while urging passage of Fowler's bill and urging merchants and boards to push its passage nationwide.
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Charles N. Fowler
Baltimore
United States
Boards of Trade and Commercial
Six Hague Treaties Approved by Senate Committee
The Tribune reports from Washington that the Senate committee on relations unanimously approved six Hague conventions. The measures cover laws of land warfare, neutrality duties, naval warfare, submarine mines, bombardment of undefended towns, and application of Geneva convention principles. The actions were to be reported to the Senate in the first executive session, with related commentary on Taft family.
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Hague
Rising in Cameroons Feared
Berlin March 4 Herr Dernburg Colonial Secretary answered Reichstag committee charges of native mistreatment in Cameroons rubber districts. He cited rising rubber demand driving forced shifts from farming to collection, forest destruction, and traffic stoppages with measures planned to protect villagers and caravan routes. He warned of possible native uprising and denied open slave trade though remote areas might have it.
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Herr Dernburg
Reichstag
Cameroons
Honduras Ratifies Washington Peace Treaty Conventions
Tegucigalpa March 4 Honduran Congress ratified without changes the treaty and conventions concluded at Washington last year by the Central American Peace Conference.
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Washington
Russian naval secrets alleged shared with Vickers firm
An interpellation was introduced in the Douma demanding explanations from Admiral Dikoff minister of marine regarding charges in navy circles that Russian naval secrets were communicated to Vickers Sons and Mexim in the construction of the new Russian cruiser Rurik by the English firm.
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Emigration to Mexico Opposed Warns Russian Workers
The Russia prints a warning to Russian workmen against emigrating to Mexico. It says jobs are scarce and wages unsatisfactory. It cites experiences of Vladivostok travelers misled by steamship agents, who faced misfortune.
Battle over gambling laws tests New York racing rules
At a heated hearing senators and experts spar over the Percy-Gray and Agnew-Hart bills to curb poolrooms near racing venues. Jockey Club officials and diverse groups defend regulation, while ex Governor Black argues for broad bans and fiscal prudence amid mounting support to pass the measures.
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Insurance Law Changes in New York Albany March 4
Months of conference among Governor Hughes Insurance Committee members and insurance company agents culminate in a bill amending Section 97 on life insurance expenses. The plan caps each company at 18 percent of net premium for medical costs, charges loadings above 15 percent, raises commissions from 2 to 5 percent for certain ranges, then to 2 percent thereafter to cover collection costs and agent time.
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New Assembly Bills Propose State Workhouses and Motorman Licensing
Albany lawmakers introduce four state workhouses to imprison and support convicts. The State Commission of Prisons would inspect Albany Jamesville Rochester and Buffalo penitentiaries for possible conversion. Assemblyman Holbrook backs a motorman licensing bureau under the Labor Department with a chief examiner and four assistants.
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Barge Canal Work Approved by Albany Board
Albany March 4 Plans for barge canal work exceeding 5 000 dollars were approved by the State Canal Board in three contracts. The Mohawk River dredging from Rexford Flats to Mindenville is 3 489 dollars. Orleans County canal improvements carry 1 307 000 dollars. Damming the Oneida River at Caughdeney and building a lock at Baldwinsville cost 125 000 dollars.
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Rexford Flats
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Caughdeney
Baldwinsville
Midshipmen Graduation in May Rumors Spread
Telegraphed report from Annapolis states the class of is expected to graduate in May, about two to three weeks earlier than normal. Rumors persist that the first class may graduate ahead of schedule, though academy authorities have not confirmed.
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First Class Midshipmen Graduating and Naval Orders
Over two hundred midshipmen are in the first class. On graduation many will be ordered to join Admiral Evans s fleet.
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Admiral Evans
State highway department bill advances in legislature
Tacit approval of a proposed highway department gains momentum as hearings cite creating a three member body appointed by the next governor and transferring highway supervision from the State Engineer. The bill also consolidates highway laws and drafts a new highway code while opposition targets abolishing county maps and linking state construction to map plans amid a backlog of map amendment bills.
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Allds
Hindus Arrested in Victoria Under Exclusion Act
Fifteen Hindus were arrested in Victoria British Columbia last night by provincial police. They had been admitted by a federal inspector but are being held under the provincial exclusion act.
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B. C
Hart McKee Divorce Suit Placed Before Paris Tribunal
Paris March 4 The divorce suit filed by Mrs. A Hart McKee against her husband was heard by the First Tribunal today but the hearing did not conclude.
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A. Hart McKee
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