Naval critics warned armor belts too low in battleships
Washington March 10. Captain C M Winslow and Commander A L Key testified on serious defects in American battleship construction. They said armor belts and gun decks are too low, ammunition hoists unsafe, and ships carried insufficient coal and stores. Key will continue testimony. critics argue tests ignore war conditions and safety flaws.
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Washington
C. McR. Winslow
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
A. L. Key
Roosevelt
Winslow
Admiral Evans
Hampton Roads
Rerestvensky
Key
Capps
Offcers
Boing
Connecticut
Lord Nelson
Tillman
Lord Neilson
Michigan
South Carolina
Sar
Burrows
Kampton Roads
Department
Mr. Tillman
Sime
Hale
Wdy
Commander Key
The Doctor's Gift Grape Nuts That Heals Indigestion
A patient recounts how a family doctor recommended Grape Nuts, saying it was worth its weight in gold. After trying various foods with no success, the patient experienced rapid relief from indigestion, clearer thinking, and renewed vitality within two months, crediting both the doctor and the cereal inventor.
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Battle A
Mich
I. Ak
Push for Republican caucus to reform House rules
Washington March 10 A growing move among House members seeks to curb autocratic rules by forming a Republican caucus to discuss changes. Rep Hayes of California circulates a petition to widen the Rules Committee to seven, elect its members, let the committee chair be chosen by the group, require weekly committee calls on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and allow chairmen to advance bills from the calendar more often. Hepburn of Iowa signs on as supporters grow.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House
Representative Hayes
California
Hayes
Representative Hepburn
Ieona
Committee On Rules
Cotton as a Currency Basis in Senate Debate
In Washington Senator McLaurin of Mississippi argued against the Aldrich bill, urging cotton as a basis for Treasury notes during money shortages. He blamed Republican policies for the recent panic while Bailey and Simmons positioned for postal subvention debate with amendments linked to revenue from foreign postage. The session outlined votes and amendments, including a focus on railroad valuation by La Follette and anticipated roll calls next week.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senator McLaurin
Mississippi
Senate
Aldrich
McLaurin
Bailey
Texas
Cotton
Treasury
Republican Party
Gallinger
Simmons
North Carolina
Carmack
Dubois
la Fullette
Barrett answers Stevens on Panama canal trade gains
In Baltimore the International Bureau of American Republics director John Barrett argued that the Panama Canal will boost US trade with South America, replying to ex engineer John F. Stevens. Congressman Henry Boutell spoke on the national debt, praising Roosevelt’s financial policies and defending Panama bond subscriptions.
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Baltimore
American Institute of Banking
John Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
John F. Stevens
Panama Canal
United States
South America
Henry S Houtell
Ilinois
Barrett
Stevens
Atlantic
Gulf
Pacific
California
Oregon
Washington
Boutell
Roosevelt
Panama
Taft disputes Stevens on Panama Canal outcome
Secretary Taft said he would not comment on ex Chief Engineer Stevens statements that the canal would fail. He said he did not share that view and, with a smile, added he believes he is with the American people in supporting the project.
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Washington
March
Taft
Stevens
Panama Canal
Hamilton Defends Roosevelt in Strong Speech at Congress
Representative Edward L. Hamilton of Michigan urged federal regulation of all corporations, arguing state control failed to curb growing combines. He praised Roosevelt’s administration, cautioned against Democratic attacks, and urged honesty among the rich while criticizing liars and hypocrites.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
March
Edward L. Hamilton
Michigan
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Hamilton
Tawney for Economy in House Appropriations
Washington dispatch reports Representative Tawney pledging economy and opposing a big battleship plan. He and allies aim to keep total appropriations near the current year’s $920.9 million, noting Hobson overestimates support and predicting battleship and building bills face hurdles unless he cannot block them.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
National Treasury
Representative Tawney
Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Representative Hobson
Hobson
Mr. Tawney
Padgett
Naval Committee
Johnson boom fades as national leaders back Bryan
Chicago march meeting of Democratic leaders reveals mixed support for John A. Johnson. Omaha mayor and Georgia associate express skepticism while Nebraska remains Bryan friendly. Committees review convention logistics, seating plan shows 11 822 seats, and a theatre party closes the day.
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Tribune
Chicago
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Nebraska
James ©. Dahlman
Omaha
Bryan
New York State
Norman E. Mack
Conan Clark Howell
Georgia
National Committee
Prac
W. Franklin
Denver
Roger C. Sullivan
Post Office Appropriations Bill Debated in House
Washington March 10 The House considered the post office appropriations bill after a week. Mr Clark of Missouri pressed what will happen to the Penrose bill, about to bedevil them into insanity. Mr Overstreet of Indiana said the measure would not be reported this session and claimed the Post Office Dept has authority to judge legitimate publications.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Clark
Missouri
Overstreet
Indiana
Post Office Department
Bomb damages small East Side fish stall after prosperity spike
Francesco Romazzo, owner of a fish stall at 344 East Lith, faced a bomb attack amid neighborhood tensions. Police traced about 150 in damages to windows and storefronts. Joseph Kolar was detained but proved innocent. Italians feared a Black Hand attack, though Romazzo denied such threats and reported no extortion letters.
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Francesco Romazzo
Romazzo
Joseph Kolar
Avenue A
New Opera for Broadway Opens 1998 99 Season
Broadway Theatre signs contract for a new opera by Victor Herbert and Glen McDonough to open the 1998 99 season after A Waltz Dream. A. W. Dingwall and Litt & Dingwall hold the lease through May 1948 and aim to secure a standout final tenancy year. The title of the Herbert McDonough work is not yet announced.
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A. W. Dingwall
Broadway
Frank McKee
Victor Herbert
Glen McDonough
Litt & Dingwall
New York
Judge Parker Denounces Federal Usurpation and State Rights
Judge Alton B. Parker warned at a Philadelphia Law Academy gathering that the federal government seeks powers not granted to it, pressing states and people to defend civil and religious liberty. He argued federal overreach repeats a pattern weakening checks and balances.
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Philadelphia
Alton B. Parker
Law Academy
Judge Parker
Chief Kruger's Estate Valued at Three Thousand Dollars
Mrs Gertrude C Kruger widow of Deputy Chief Charles W Kruger who died in a Canal Street fire four weeks ago received letters of administration on his estate by Surrogate Thomas The estate is valued at 3000 in personal property with no real property The two Kruger children Irene F and Emma C Kruger reside with their mother a brother William Kruger of East 55th Street and sisters Mrs Emma Volzing of the gate address and Mrs Minnie Briend of Alexander Avenue
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Gertrude C. Kruger
Charles W. Kruger
Canal Street
Luis Estate
Thomas
Kruger
Arverne
Irene F
Emma c. Kruger
William Kruger
East 55Th Street
Emma Volzing
Minnie Briend
Alexander Avenue
Tenderloin Death Ends Mabel Rogers Career Dream
Mabel Rogers once famed as the “prettiest girl on Broadway” dies at twenty three in New York City. Once known in Red River Canada, she fell from grace to addiction, and a life of drink cocaine and opium ends as police and magistrates fail to save her. Burial occurs after a modest collection by Mrs. Hattie Ross.
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Mabel Rogers
Red River
Canada
Broadway
Hattie Ross
Bill” Devery
Mistrial on Harlem street purse snatch in lights
Miss Mary Roche a Broad way department store saleswoman and Miss Minnie Hoffman left their home to a dressmaker. On returning near the York Hotel a large black man tackled Roche and grabbed her purse. Hoffman cried Police and fled. The assailant overpowered Roche.
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Mary Roche
Broadway
Minnie Hoffman
West 141Th Street
York Hotel
Seventh Avenue
Sth Street
Miss Roche
Miss Hoffman
Miss Roche Fends Off Assailant with Right Swing
Miss Roche grappled with her attacker, landing a stiff right that staggered him. Patrolman McDonald chased the fleeing suspect along Atouth street, capturing him and taking him into custody. The man claimed to be Clarence Marshall, an usher at the Victoria Theatre.
All Dead at Hamstead Miners After Prolonged Rescue
Birmingham reports the Hamstead colliery disaster ends with no survivors found. Twenty six miners trapped by a Wednesday night fire. rescue teams pushed air flow but only one body recovered, that of a rescuing party member overcome by fumes.
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Birmingham
Hamstead
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