Ways and Means ousted from Capitol home in upheaval
The Ways and Means Committee is moved from its Capitol quarters to the House office building after a House vote. Serena E Paine and John Dalzell lament the loss, while Speaker Cannon and other leaders react with mixed sentiment as Payne assumes the speakers room and a new conference chamber is provided nearby.
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Increased Salaries for Customs Inspectors Proposed
Assistant Secretary James B. Reynolds told the Ways and Means Committee that bills to improve customs service should be bundled into an omnibus appropriation bill. He urged passage and said at least 40.40 dollars would be needed for raises at the New York port, with several New York lawmakers backing the plan.
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New Department of Transportation and Public Works Proposed
A bill introduced in the House by Mr. Benedell aims to create a national Department of Transportation and Public Works with full control over transportation, waterways, and public building projects. It would shift most non military War Department projects to the new department and promote resource conservation.
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Fat All My Life and How I Got Rid of It
A sensational advertisement claims a simple home remedy can reduce fat quickly. It promotes Marmola Cascara Aromatic and Syrup Simplex in specified doses after meals and at bedtime, promising weight loss of up to two pounds daily for some women.
Submarine Inquiry Open to Public in Lilley Corruption Case
Washington on March 7 a congressional committee investigating Representative Lilley’s charges regarding submarine boat legislation announced its sessions will be open to the public. The panel, which met to organize, will begin hearings Monday with Lilley expected to present his charges guiding the inquiry.
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Nine Hour Law Decision Denies Extensions for Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced a unanimous decision denying petitions by railroads seeking extensions to comply with the nine hour provision of federal law. The commission held that granting wholesale extensions would alter the law and that financial hardship cannot justify postponement, as no standard measures the degree of distress.
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Machen Freed After Post Office Conspiracy Sentence
August W. Machen, former general superintendent of the free delivery service, arrives in Washington after being released from Moundsville penitentiary. He served two two year terms for conspiracy in frauds at the Post Office Department, with no immediate plan to reimprison him over the $10,000 fine unless property can be found to satisfy it.
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Gompers Calls Labor Conference
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor calls for an AFL executive council meeting in Washington in the week of March 15. He urges participation by international unions and representatives to discuss Supreme Court decisions affecting labor and to set labor demands and protections for workers.
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Influx of Japanese Almost Ends
Washington reports that Pacific Coast members of Congress were told only seven Japanese entered the United States this year and none were laborers, reflecting the impact of new emigration rules. Mexico is negotiating similar regulations with Japan to curb worker migration.
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Ozark National Forest Created Amid Arkansas Expansion
President proclaims Ozark National Forest in northwest Arkansas adding to Arkansas National Forest. The new 920000 acre tract sits on the Arkansas White River divide with hardwood and pine stands valued at millions potential. Also reports of a traffic collision injuring several including Edward C. McCurdy and Willis King, and a manslaughter case involving Mrs Charles Haas.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Louis Klein
Charles Haas
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Firemen Memorial Fund Grows With Generous Donations
In week two the Kruger and Fund reached 12.5714. Gen Thomas L. James, treasurer, reported yesterday donations include a $9 check from Archbishop Farley. He praised firefighters and said they deserve honor for their memory.
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Striking Teamsters Demand Higher Wages From Local Firm
A disrupted labor action by Teamsters tied to a local company disrupted deliveries as drivers demand a 4 percent hourly wage increase and overtime pay. The stoppage affected yard operations and prompted management oversight at a regional facility, with union leaders citing stalled negotiations.
Appeal Planned Over Oriental Bank Liquidation
Attorney General Jackson seeks appellate review of Justice O Gorman s order approving a plan by Metropolitan Trust and Oriental Bank to liquidate the bank and pay depositors He argues the order is unauthorized and dangerous creating delay for depositors The stay order from Justice Laughlin blocks further actions while the appeal proceeds and depositors face possible two month delays before payment The dispute over filing the notice of appeal centers on timing and court procedure with Jackson s clerk and Mr Menken giving differing accounts The Carnegie Trust Company s refusal to hand over assets drew further contention as the appeal proceeds.
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New York County
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Summer Hotel at Newport Planned
Aurel Batony and Newport businessmen form Bellevue Realty Company to buy the Paran Stevens estate on Belle Vue avenue opposite the Newport Casino and erect a summer hotel named Marietta. The plan was announced in Newport March 7 by Telegraph to The Tribune.
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Temperance Worker Endorses Peruna For Women
Bessie Farrell of Brooklyn New York president of the Young People's Christian Temperance Association praises Peruna as a nerve and blood remedy. She says it restores strength aids digestion and builds tissues in worn out women especially young mothers. Dr Hartsman has prescribed it to many thousand women.
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Army and Navy Orders and Vessel Movements
Washington March 7 Army and Navy orders issued detailing retirements promotions moves and detachments across Army Navy and support staff. Vessel movements report the Newark arriving at New York Navy Yard and the Fortune and Yorktown sailing from Magdalena Bay and for Magdalena Bar to San Francisco respectively with dates in March.
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The Fleets Return Trip
Washington reports the battleship fleet will sail home via Suez en route to the California coast. Conference between President, Metcalf, Pillsbury, and Cowles finalized coal and supply plans with ports at Hawaii Manila Port Said and Asiatic destinations under orders to be issued soon. Some ships may head to Japan, others possibly four vessels, as the return move proceeds.
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Albany Faces Annual Supply Bill With State Investigations
The annual supply bill, introduced by Mr Merritt, chair of Ways and Means, proposes funding to continue state department investigations under the Moreland act. It includes $10 for governor directed inquiries, $75,000 for ongoing investigations, and $141,000 for the Public Service Commission in the 2d District plus $47,500 for a dairy building and farm at the St Lawrence county agricultural school.
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Oldest State Odd Fellow Dead in Catskill
Frederick S. Lynes a local merchant and the state's oldest Odd Fellow died in Catskill March 7 news copy from telegraph reports death and his standing in the fraternal order across New York state
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Electric light firm seeks stock and bonds for expanded service
An investigation by the Public Service Commission into the Long Acre Electric Light and Power Company discussed its plan to issue up to 10 million dollars in stock and 50 million in bonds. Walker H. Knight argued enhanced service and competition, noting better lamps and public benefit, as the panel resumes inquiry and then reviews Long Acre’s affairs.
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New York
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Name That Baby Elephant at Barnum's Circus
The Tribune reports the new elephant at Barnum and Bailey's winter quarters is unnamed. Public participation is invited to suggest a name for the calf born to Queen Bess and Great Jupiter, with a free six seat box awarded to the proposer of the chosen name. Submissions go to No 27 East 2d Street. Also noted is the Daniel Webster Lodge Free Sons of Israel marking its fortieth anniversary on March 1 at the Harlem Casino.
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