Senate Debates Naval Bill Four-Ship Plan Falters
Proceedings describe Senate filibuster and lack of vote on naval appropriation with talk of defeating four-ship program. Beveridge and Piles criticized. war unlikely. Hale signals a $7,000,000 amendment as president presses for a stronger navy. The Wood-Pulp Paper inquiry opens under Speaker Cannon’s select committee led by James R. Mann with Bannon, Stafford, and Ryan among members.
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Pap Trust
American Publishers’ Association
United States
Cannon
James R. Mann
Illinois
Bannon
Ohio
Stafford
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Ace
Tennessee
Ryan
New York
Senate Debates Four Battleships Policy and Pacific Tensions
In Washington on April 24 the Senate devoted most of its session to arguments for the president’s naval program four battleships amid Pacific coast tensions. Congressman Piles urged Pacific peace through a Pacific fleet noting a New York editor vote favorable to naval expansion. He warned of Asiatic influence on the coast and a future clash with Japan. The House moved quickly with over 1000 pension bills and actions including a life protection measure for navigable waters during regattas. The Burleson resolution on cotton price fluctuations advanced, with a vote due tomorrow.
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Pacific Coast
United States
Burleson
Lodge
Fulton land grant resolution passes after hard fought session
Washington April 23 after a lengthy political battle the house approved the Fulton land grant resolution 247 to 8 with Fordneys amendment defeated 43 to 227 the measure moves to the president for signing and authorizes suit against the Oregon and California Railroad Company to confiscate the unsold grant portion while actions against lumber companies and other purchasers are not pursued at this time
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House of Representatives
Fordney
Oregon & California Railroad Company
Washington Senate debates naval bill amendment on battleships
Senator Piles of Washington proposes raising the authorized number of new battleships from two to four as the naval appropriation bill nears final action. A sharp debate follows on requiring domestic material for battleships and submarines. Amendments to remove the domestic manufacture restriction are defeated. Hale notes steel armor costs have fallen since earlier investigations.
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Ril
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Hale
Steel Trust
Roosevelt threatens veto over naval bill if no battleship funds
Washington April 22 The president will veto the naval appropriation bill if the senate does not provide funds for the two battleships authorized in the measure. The house action precedes this stand and a prompt announcement followed.
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Roosevelt
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Funds for Draining Swamps Bill Advances in Senate
The senate began further consideration of a bill dedicating about $5,600,000 from public land sales in Alabama Arkansas Florida Tennessee Indiana Iowa Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Ohio and Wisconsin to drainage works in those states. Naval and agricultural appropriation bills were reported to the senate during the day.
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House backs Cannon resolution to probe paper trust
Washington reports the house voted 184 to 110 to investigate the paper trust and named a six member committee: Mann Miller Stafford Bannon Sims and Ryan. The speaker joked about “the whole business” in the chamber and commented on presidential influence. The McCall campaign publicity bill was recommended for passage by a committee.
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Wis
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Tenn
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National Publicity Law Association
Fulton land grant resolution faces House vote this week
Washington reports the Fulton land grant measure is to be considered in the House tomorrow or Wednesday with broad expectation of passage. Democrats generally oppose a party line fight but plan to table Mondell’s resolution only if blocked by Fordney. Fordney signals a fight despite earlier promises, pending committee actions.
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House
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Senate Naval Appropriation Bill Reported to Senate
After two hours the Senate committee on naval affairs reported the naval appropriation bill carrying 111 546 549 dollars an increase of 7 579 031 over the house figure The bill maintains two battleships as in the house plan and rejects the presidents plea for four ships The pay raise includes 29 percent for officers and civilian naval academy staff 10 percent for enlisted men with additional provisions for mathematics instructors and engineers Public works funds were set for Norfolk Virginia 200 000 Puget Sound 140 000 and Pearl Harbor 1 000 000 for naval stations and dry docks
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Washington Chamber Leader Fined Under Pure Food Law
N Harper president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce and prominent drug manufacturer was fined 500 dollars on one count and 200 dollars on another for manufacturing a mislabeled compound as a result of the first convention under the pure food and drug law in a police court before Judge Kimball.
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N. Harper
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Kimball
Banker Ross Convicted of Misusing State Funds
J Thorturn Ross found guilty by Marian county jury of converting 288000 of state school funds to private use. Jury deliberated over about an hour and ten minutes after four ballots. sentence by Judge Burnett set for Monday. Defense objected to much evidence and court rulings, with appeal anticipated.
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Ore
J. Thorturn Ross
Marian County
Burnett
Supreme Court
McCamant
Attempted assassination shocks Oakland graft case witness
Police believe a bomb intended to kill James L. Gallagher, a key prosecution witness in San Francisco graft cases, exploded on the porch at William H. Schenck’s East Oakland home. The blast wrecked the house. one boy was wounded, others escaped. A silk handkerchief and bomb parts were found among debris.
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James L. Gallagher
San Francisco
Wiliam H. Schenck
Gallagher
East Twentieth Street
Nineteenth Avenue
East Oakland
Wilson
Heney Warned Him About Bribery Witness Threat
San Francisco April 24 Assistant District Attorney Francis J Heney said the prosecution will conduct a thorough investigation of the attempt to kill a key witness in bribery graft cases. He refused to reveal any evidence pointing to suspects. He stated the attack was not the work of a fanatic and noted he had warned Gallagher months earlier to move from Oakland to avoid danger.
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Francis J. Heney
Associated Press
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Oakland
Tornado hits Depot Nebraska kills one and damages town
A tornado at about 6 pm destroyed the eastern portion of Depot Nebraska, 20 miles southeast of Paris, killing W R Isbell a druggist and wounding several. Many residences were leveled and scattered. Oak Grove east of Clarkeville also reported nearly destroyed with no fatalities known. The storm path was several hundred yards wide.
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Texas & Pacific Railroad
Revive Coaching In England
Alfred G. Van derbilt left London on a trial run to promote coaching in England. A crowd gathered outside the hotel while police halted traffic in Piccadilly for a free passage. The first regular trip is set for May 4.
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Brigands Gain Strength On Persian Frontier
The situation on the Persian frontier grows more serious as brigands rally after Russian forces checked them on April 20 with heavy losses. Mountaineers increasingly join Shaksetan and Beglivin tribes as operations continue in the region.
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Machinists Strike Hits Iowa Central Shops
Machinists in the Iowa Central railway shops at Marshalltown Iowa began a strike today along with helpers and apron workers. The action targets a wage reduction of four cents an hour in the schedule.
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