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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

6

La Follette resumes on currency bill in Senate

Senator La Follette resumes speech on the Aldrich currency bill, alleging bankers prompted the recent stringency. He cites a Vermilye letter and claims similar instructions were sent to agents nationwide. The exchange with Senator Gore over President Roosevelt and Cortelyou follows. Secretary Metcalf and Admiral Capps testify on Electric Boat contracts, saying profits and speeds are not excessive.

Washington Aldrich la Fellette H. R. Vermilye Washington Afe Insurance Company New York la Follette Gore Oklahoma Wisconsin Roosevelt Cortelyou la Feliette Treasury Mason White House Treasury Department Baisley Rockefeller Mr. Morgan Nis Committee On Interstate Commerce Comittee On Finance Metcalf Capps Bureau of Construction Navy Department Special Committee of the House Electric Boat Company Lilley Connecticut Lake Company Admiral Capps Navy Litley Clement E. Adams Bridgeport Conn Adams J. F.C. Archibald Collier's Weekly Pacific Coast Archibald Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade Mde Congress Lawrence Y. Spear Wes Archibald Iet Arch

Canal Zone Government Question Sparks House Debate

The House adopted a resolution by Mr. Harrison New York seeking the President’s legal authority for governing the Panama Canal Zone since Congress adjourned. Harrison and Williams Mississippi attacked the President for usurping constitutional authority in canal zone legislation. Tawney Minnesota and Mann Illinois defended him.

Singten House Harrison New York Panama Canal Zone Williams Mississippi Canal Zone Tawney Minnesota Mann Illinois

Full Energy Reserves Fuel Ready Professionals

Advice emphasizes constant readiness with steady nutrition. The message promotes daily healthy eating as the foundation of sustained energy for capable individuals seeking success in business.

Grape-Nuts Nutrition Claims Endure in Ad Copy

An inexact extract extols Grape-Nuts as energizing for nerves and muscles. It cites phosphate of potash from wheat and barley, albumen in the blood, and claims rebuilding of brain and nerve cells through natural effort and activity.

Re enlistment bill for Negro soldiers tied to Browneville affair

Senator Warner introduced administration legislation allowing discharged Negro soldiers of the 25 Infantry to prove innocence within a year to be restored. Pay and allowances would date from discharge as if reenlisted then. The bill differs from Foraker by requiring proof of noninvolvement instead of an oath.

Washington Warner Browneville Senator Foraker

House Passes Pension Bill Amid Fiscal Battle

Washington March 1 The House approved the pension appropriation bill carrying 150.69 million dollars after hours of debate. It consolidates pension disbursements in Washington and keeps one general agency. Rep Fitzgerald of New York attacked the President over federal patronage linked to Secretary Taft.

Washington United States House Committee On Appropriations Fitzgerald New York Taft

NO SLOCUM RELIEF FUND

Washington March 19 The Appropriations Committee ruled the U S government has no obligation to reimburse General Slocum disaster victims for injuries from the vessel’s destruction. The panel rejected adding 1 000 000 for relief in the sundry civil bill despite petitions from relatives and an advocacy association.

Tribune Bureau Washington Appropriations Committee United States Sulzer Congress

Extradition Steps Initiated for Olga Stein

The Russian Embassy began initial actions for Olga Stein extradition after her New York arrest on forgery charges. Officials say no betrayal of military or political secrets is involved, according to embassy statements.

Washington Olga Stein New York

Walker Extradited as Mexico Grants Surrender

State Department reports Mexico has granted extradition of William F. Walker the Connecticut banker who fled after absconding and was tracked to Southern California by Pinkerton detectives.

Mexico Walker Washington State Department William F. Walker Connecticut California Pinkerton

Corruption Inquiry Reveals Bronx Contract Swaps

John Purroy Mitchel leads a probe into Bronx contracts showing transfers from one firm to another after alleged violations. Tribulations include Trinity Avenue work where funds moved from Collins to Etckwart and Flynn, with damages and questionable financings tied to family and associates. Tolstoy illness report closes the note with Moscow dispatches.

Bronx John Purroy Mitchel Haffen Trinity Avenue Westchester Avenue Dater Street Charles W. Collins John G. Etckwart Collins Jack” Flynn Etckwart Arthur Collins Broadway Yonkers Mitchel Hugo Reid Continental Asphalt Paving Company Maurice Featherson William W. Medill Continental Company Jefferson Club

New Battleship New Hampshire Commissioned at League Island

Washington dispatch reports orders issued for Army and Navy personnel and vessel movements. The battleship New Hampshire, commanded by Captain J. McK. Winslow, was placed in commission at League Island Navy Yard and will be ready for sea in about a month after completing work at Camden.

A. L. Key EF. Rorschach Abbrott L. Noyes L. L. Bristol Towwright H . Sex Jir BR. L Lowman H. Allen L . J. P. Miller A. J. Chantry Jr N. R. Usher St. Louis R. E M. E H. Island Reaney Hancock Idaho Navy Yard League Backstrom Marine Corps C. M’cauley Navy Department NEW Hampshire Philadelphia McK. Winslow League Island Navy Yard W York Shipbuilding Company Camden J Eis

Saunders Withdraws Resignation Over Court Autonomy

Federal Judge F P Saunders of the Eastern District of Louisiana says he resigned due to no salary issue but to avoid government dictation on law applications in labor and trust cases. He confirms no discussions with the President or others influenced his decision and that grand jury investigations into labor and trust organizations in New Orleans continued without government interference.

New Orleans F. P. Saunders Louisiana Roosevelt Saunders Morce

Husband Released From Custody In Widow Death Case

Prosecutor Garvan of Hudson County had Benjamin Duvall of Woodcliffe, N J released yesterday from custody in Manhattan. He had been held on suspicion of causing his wife’s death. A servant claimed murder but investigation showed it was death by his own action.

Garvan Hudson County Benjamin Duvall Woodcliffe N. J Manhattan

Memorial fountain plan for Columbus statue at union station plaza

Washington reports the Columbus Memorial Commission met in Secretary Root's office and agreed to seek models from eminent sculptors showing Columbus on the caravel deck as the centerpiece of a memorial fountain for the new union station plaza. Congress appropriated 100090 dollars for the memorial.

Washington Columbus Memorial Commission Root Columbus Union Station Congress

Uproar in Reichstag over Colonial Policy Apology Demand

In Berlin on March 1, during debate on the colonial budget Herr Erzberger of the Centrist party called attention to the treatment of negroes in the colonies saying a negro has an immortal soul. Jeering followed and Swine! rang out as the Centre party protested. Press representatives planned a strike unless an apology was issued.

Berlin Reichstag Herr Erzberger Centre Party Herr Broeber Nalistic Tribune Pro Heinrich F. Muller Meiningen

Roosevelt quoted by Tardieu on world interests and big stick policy

Paris by Andre Tardieu quotes President Roosevelt on his crusade against plutocracy and socialism. He calls himself a conservative defending truth, urges Americans to see U S world politics, and outlines a naval voyage to Hawaii Australia and through the Suez Canal to Europe.

Paris Temps President Roosevelt Andre Tardieu America Roosevelt M. Tardieu Plutecracy M. Tardiex Mr. Roosevelt Wall Street Judas Iscariot Enthusia Hawaii Australia Suez Canal Europe United States

Peace move to stop revolutionary emigres in Central America

At a Tegucigalpa conference March 13, Honduran Minister Bustillo and the American Minister with the Salvadoran Foreign Relations Minister agreed to notify Honduran emigmos aiding revolutions to return home or seek refuge in Costa Rica. The accord, reached by Honduras, El Salvador and Costa Rica, signals US backing for enforcing peace accords from Washington to curb cross border revolts.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Mobile Bustillo Salvador Costa Rica Emigrados United States Washington Hondur

Douma Leader Karavaseff Assassinated in Ekaterinoslav

In Ekaterinoslav yesterday Dr Karavaseff leader of the Green of Toil in the second Douma was shot dead at his home. The crime appears political while threats from reactionaries had preceded the murder. Nezhin unrest is linked to new revolutionary acts. Voloshky, a forest leader of the League of Russian People, and his family died in a fire at his home.

St. Petersburg Karavaseff Green of Toil Ekaterinosayv Nezhin M. Voloshky League of Russian People Bia

Diplomatic Turmoil Between Venezuela and Colombia Deepens

Reports from Caracas and Grenada describe renewed frictions as Colombia offers to cede disputed territory for a commercial treaty with Venezuela. The Venezuelan capital hosts a failed delegation while British naval observers fear for Commander Maclachlan after a small boat incident near Grenada. A light note on upcoming Tribune content follows.

Caracas Venezuela Colombia Restrepo Akeves Castro Spain Grenada British West Indies Loyola Maclachlan

Pennsylvania Railroad offers extensive western rail service from New York

The Pennsylvania Railroad operates 12 daily trains to Pittsburgh and other western points from New York with high grade equipment. Highlighted services include the Pennsylvania Special, Chicago Limited, New York Limited, St. Louis Express, and Cleveland Cincinnati Express with fixed departure times and Pullman reservations through ticket agents or Studds. E P A office at 263 Fifth Avenue lists Madison 1932 for more details.

Studds. E. P. A Fifth Avenue Madisom

Labor Demands Shape White House Proposal for Congress

The article outlines labor leaders pressing for concessions while the President plans to send a Civic Federation backed bill to Congress next week. House support is hoped but Senate prospects look doubtful with fears of a political gamble. Some White House rumors hint at a possible special session if Congress ignores the measure.

Congress Representative Hepburn Civic Federation White House United Senate House Capitol

John Walter Smith New Senator

The Baltimore telegraph wires report that John Walter Smith will be elected to fill the late Senator Whyte's expired term. Smith will proceed to Washington on credentials as the legislature contends over whether the next Tuesday is the second Tuesday after vacancy. Senator Burrows and Democratic managers debate the timing as the Senate considers the vacancy and Smith’s long term started March 1, percent.

The Tribune Haltimore Walter Smith Senate Lee Burrows Brothers Whyte

Ohio House backs initiative referendum constitutional amendment

Columbus reports the initiative and referendum amendment passed the House by 16 to 1 after House Judiciary Committee action. It requires a majority of votes cast to approve referred measures and limits referendum to state and national election years with petitions allowed to compel ballot referral.

Columbus Ohio House Judiciary Committee Senate House Committee

Berlin Suffrage Demonstrations Lead to 47 Arrests

Berlin reports 47 arrests amid suffrage demonstrations yesterday. Nine policemen were injured as clashes occurred. about fifty demonstrators were wounded, with many others likely hurt, many leaving to dress injuries themselves.

Berlin Biv

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