President Upholds Brownsville Case Ruling for Government
Judge Hough overruled Reid's Tucker act suit seeking back pay for negro soldiers from discharge to end of enlistment. He held the President proper authority to discharge, affirmed government defense, and ordered final judgment for the United States with costs. An appeal to the Supreme Court of Washington is planned.
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Navy hero Rear Admiral Bicknell retires after long service
Washington May 15 Rear Admiral George A Bicknell was placed on the retired list of the navy today after forty nine years of active service.
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George A. Bicknell
Navy Today
Washington Earthquake Recorded Near Capitol
An hour long earthquake of considerable intensity was logged on Weather Bureau seismographs in Washington early today. Chief Willis L. Moore reported the epicenter about 2.94 miles from Washington, marking a notable seismic event in the region.
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Lincoln Memorial Bill Passes Senate for Kentucky Birthplace
Washington May 15 Senate approves 59000 appropriation for a memorial to Abraham Lincoln on the Lincoln birthplace site in Kentucky after motion by Mr Wetmore.
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Missing officer Ehrnbeck found safe in Mindanao
Second Lieutenant Arthur R. Ehrnbeck, reported missing from his Mindanao station on May 12, is now found safe at Melebung. The recovery ends a brief search by local units and confirms the officer’s welfare. He is attached to the Philippine theater command and returned to duty.
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Buildings Bill Passed Amid Rapid House Action
Washington May 15 The House moved quickly to adjourn on May 23 passing the Military Academy appropriation bill and the omnibus public building bill. The general deficiency supply bill will be considered next Monday. Eight and one half percent private pension bills also passed. The Vreeland currency bill as amended by the Senate was sent to conference by a party line vote. A bitter clash featured ex Speaker Keifer and General Sherwood over pensions for veterans with Sherwood defending himself against alleged misquotation.
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President Bills Advance in House Committees
Two measures win committee approval for swift passage. Inland Waterways Commission bill authorizes reports to Congress and ongoing studies with a $20000 appropriation and a government building for the commission. Alexander government liability bill covers damages for injured workers and heirs, with wage provisions for a year. Foreign Affairs backs a new China court code. Foreign Relations may block during this session.
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Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman and Home Rule Resolve
In The Nation John Richmond recounts Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman's firm pledge to wind up the Home Rule debate for Ireland. Though ill, he offered to rise for the Commons to participate if needed, prompting Asquith to postpone the February 17 debate to March after Redmond urged delay.
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French Forces Battle Arabs at Boudenib in Algeria
In Algeria Gen Vigy’s French force reports thirteen killed and sixty five wounded with three officers dead as Boudenib, stronghold of Mulai Hassen, is bombarded after battles near Ben Quzian. Arabs suffer heavy losses in a fight lasting most of the day.
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By election in North seat returns Unionist Stanier
May by election in the North to fill the House of Commons vacancy caused by the death of W. E. Kenyon-Slaney results in a Unionist victory for Veville Stanier by a small majority. Unionists have held the seat for nearly twenty five years. London division of Shropshire.
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Surrender of the Yaquis Ends Mountain Warfare
May 15 dispatch from Hermosillo reports General Lorenzo Torres has concluded peace with the Yaquis. Large numbers of Indians are surrendering, coming in from their mountain fastnesses with white flags to Douglas, Arizona.
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Quiet Elections In Japan Reported In Tokyo May 15
Tokyo voters went to the polls today without incident and officials expect similar calm in the provinces. No results are available yet, with official tallies due in a week.
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Unemployed Laborers Clash With Italian Workers
In North Tonawanda New York May 15 a confrontation erupted between unemployed Poles and Hungarians and a group of about one hundred Italians brought to work on the Lockport water supply line. The Italians faced stone and club attacks driving them through yards until police arrived. No serious injuries among rioters.
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Sperry Takes Command of Atlantic Fleet in San Francisco
Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry assumed command of the Atlantic fleet in San Francisco on May 15. He was welcomed aboard the flagship after Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas hauled down his flag, as flag officers moved to new ships and the fleet reorganized amid bugles and drums.
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Navy fleet reshuffles in Pacific and Atlantic command changes
The Atlantic fleet transfers temporary control to the Pacific fleet with Rear Admiral Dayton outranking Sperry. Captain Schroeder and Captain Wainwright are to be promoted to rear admiral in July as divisions redesignate aboard the Wisconsin and Connecticut. Admiral Thomas ends a 47 year naval career.
American schooner Francis Cutting seized near Vancouver Island
The American steam halibut schooner Francis Cutting of Seattle, valued at about $50,000 and owned by the Seattle Fish and Cold Storage Company, was seized inside the three mile limit at the north end of Vancouver Island by Canada’s fisheries cruiser Kestrel and brought to Vancouver. Commandeer Newcombe notified Ottawa as the Dominion government weighs confiscation with owners allowed to fight in court.
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Germans seize English fishing boat Taurus near Amrum
The English steam fishing boat Taurus from Grimsby, fishing near Amrum in the North Sea, was seized by a German torpedo boat and taken to Cuxhaven.
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Bomb on Calcutta Car Track Injures Four Natives
A bomb placed on a street car line in Calcutta exploded when a passing cart wheel ran over it injuring four natives. The blast, aimed at white passengers, follows Bengali warnings against riding first class cars. The device contained picric acid and marks the fifth bombing attempt in five months. A separate Rio de Janeiro item notes President Penna signing a decree on foreign naturalization.
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May Trade Land With Uncle Sam In Queens Rail Project
Public Service Commission heard that opening a street along Long Island Railroad tracks between Penny Bridge and Maspeth hinges on Board of Estimate and Apportionment approval. War Department land constraints require city ceded land. final approval expected soon. Mayor McClellan said city engineers will start on foundations for the Brooklyn Bridge municipal building to avoid delays to the Brooklyn Bridge subway loop. East River Terminal Railroad seeks steam freight line in Williamsburg from East River to Wythe avenue. Interborough Rapid Transit must extend overhead passageway at the 92nd Street Second Avenue L by Sept 1 and add stairs from the east end and widen the main stairway.
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Banff Springs Hotel Opens on CPR Line
The Banff Springs Hotel, a landmark on the Canadian Pacific Railway line, is today open for business. Information is available at 458 Broadway, New York.
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New Engineer in Chief debated after Rae’s death
Washington May 15 Rear Admiral W Rae engineer in chief of the navy dies leaving a vacancy at the bureau of steam engineering. Eligible officers include Captains Dixon Edwards Barton McLean Osterhaus Murdock with talks of an officer from the line possibly taking the post. Orders issued cover army navy and marine movements and ship arrivals and departures.
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General Wood Arrives in Marseilles En Route to Paris
Major General Leonard Wood and his family arrived in Marseilles from Manila via Gibraltar and will proceed to Switzerland then Paris. He is reported in good health.
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Naval Academy admission results announced in Annapolis
May 1 report shows 123 of TM candidates who recently took the mental test for midshipman admission were successful. Three were presidential appointees D W Hamilton of New Mexico J R Jackling of Washington and N W Hibbs of Washington State.
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Mail订 The Tribune circulation notice
May have The Tribune sent by mail to any address by leaving an order with their local newsdealer or advising the Circulation Department of The Tribune. Addresses changed by subscriber as often as desired.
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