Inside the House on a Quiet Washington Saturday
The observer notes a near full chamber with 388 of 345 members present and recounts scenes around the Speaker’s chair Champ Clark turns sixty four and faces charges from a professor. Representative Lever and McLaughlin exchange compliments amid a lively debate as the Agricultural Appropriation bill moves forward and absentee numbers rise.
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Considerabe
House of Representatives
Congress
Mann
Champ Clark
Washington
Dexivere Tepidiuies
LaPayettean
Alphonso-Gaston
Towere
Alaska Coal Leases Presented to Congress
The Interior Department study on coal leases outlines 16 000 square miles of coal bearing lands in Alaska. The plan proposes leasing in 40 acre blocks with a maximum 2560 acres per operator, limiting big operators from acquiring large tracts.
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Alaska
Interior Department
Geological Survey
Southern cattle tick crisis sparks Senate debate on eradication plan
In a House debate Representative Young of Texas cites a government remedy to destroy the southern cattle tick and free 7,000,000 Texas cattle blocked by quarantine. He argues tick extermination would unlock meat supply and boost southern beef production across affected states.
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Young
Texas
Root's Panama Canal tolls plan sparks new act
Washington reports former Secretary of State Root, famed for accolades and Senate esteem, as the first to urge equal treatment of nations in canal tolls. The article notes Root prepared a canal act ready if the Administration delays enactment on the matter endorsed by the New York Salon.
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Washington
Root
Carnegie
Senate
England
New York
Agriculture Declares War on Poison Weeds
The Department of Agriculture aims to remove poisonous plants on national forest ranges to protect cattle. Larkspur, loco weed, death camas, and water hemlock are the most dangerous, with larkspur the most widespread and harmful. Horses resist larkspur, and sheep tolerate it.
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Department of Agriculture
National Forest
Farm Creed Plaque Promotes Country Life in Virginia Schools
A placard posted in Edward County Virginia promotes the American country boy creed from the Boys' Corn Club urging life outdoors and work with nature. It stresses opportunity comes from effort not luck and lauds dignity of farm labor over city life. Vice President Marshall is noted for a habit of kissing his wife daily to smooth domestic issues.
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France
Edward County
Club of
Virginia
Man Anne
Marshall
Mr. Marshll
Jones
Rumor of Eleanor Wilson and McAdoo Marriage Stirring Public Fancy
A fragment suggests Eleanor Wilson daughter of President Wilson may marry Secretary McAdoo who is nearly thirty years her senior. The note mocks high society expectations and teases demand for bald heads from young suitors while hinting at a social collision between age and romance.
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Eleanor Wilson
Wilson
McAdoo
Man Burns to Death Near Malta
Henry Stevens a farmer nine miles south of Malta was found wandering nearly nude and severely burned near his home after starting a kerosene fire. He died later at Malta hospital. A passing auto stopped to help, and three men assisted the rescue attempt. Great Falls Tribune.
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Malta
Henry Stevens
Stevens
Great Falls
Kroegers Showcases Best Machinery Lineup
A Kroegers showcase highlights the best machinery made in their catalog. The event emphasizes durability, precision, and value for industrial buyers.
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Kroegers
Saco Band a Success Prompts Summer Concert Stand Plan
Saco enjoys a successful band after winter practices under Prof Facey from Malta. The group seeks a grand stand and twice weekly summer concerts, funded by local business support for instruments, teachers, and advertising to boost town pride and activity.
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Saco
Facey
Malta
Fixing the Trust Bills Under White House Draft
The House Judiciary Committee hearings prompt a White House conference with Chairman Clayton and colleagues to guide anti trust bills toward presidentially approved changes before passage. President Woodrow Wilson oversees amendments to the proposed legislation to fix identified gaps and dangers.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Judiciary Committee
House
Clayton
White House
Wilson’s Year as a Powerful President in Washington
A year into his presidency Woodrow Wilson has forged tight control over Congress and steered decisive legislation. Critics note his leadership style has silenced dissent while a push in Congress targets new post office buildings and calls for streamlined public works and standardized city construction.
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Mareh Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Congress
Wooodrow Wilson
America
Rollier conveyor system planned for Panama Exposition
San Francisco authorities plan a unique elevated trestle transport to move crowds from the ferry building to the Panama Pacific International Exposition. Cars ride on rollers, lifted by cable to a twelve foot height, then coast to the next station. System cost estimated at 350000 dollars with minimal maintenance. Twenty motor stations will power the cable network.
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Exposition Grounds
San Francisco
Goethals for President Discussion in Washington
In Washington talks about Goethals as a possible Republican presidential candidate surface. The canal builder is praised for steady popularity and denies desire for politics, insisting he will keep out of politicking while pledging Panama Canal progress and strong fortifications to protect the work.
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Goethals
Washington
Congres
Panama Canal
Washington on Mexico and Texas independ ence remarks
Washington rarely forms its own view preferring national sentiment on Mexico and the Texas independence issue. The federal stance mirrors the public mood and the cautious "watching and waiting" policy keeps officials calm amid fiery congressional speeches.
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Washington
Mexico
Texas
Rangers
Congress
Great Northern to Launch Car Advertising Exhibit
Billings Montana March 20 Great Northern railroad plans an unprecedented advertising scheme using seven exhibit cars with lectures and moving pictures about Montana. The program visits states from which settlers come to the state including Iowa Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin with posters and placards in each town the car stops.
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Billings
Mont
Great Northern Railroad
Montana
Iowa
Nebrasa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wiconsin
Diplomacy Tested as Mexico and Canal Treaties Spark Debate
The piece notes severe tests for American diplomacy and possible suspension of actions amid sacking of Mexicans and canal treaty disputes. It cites Corenel Goethals asserting no government impact from universal treatment for ships of all nations and states steamship lines are chiefly concerned. President Wilson urges the country to keep cool and seek a negotiated Mexico settlement without intervention.
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White House
State Department
Corenel Goethals
United States
Wilson
Mexico
Flock of Geese Seen in Eastern Montana Signals Early Spring
Billings March 20 reports a long held belief among old timers in eastern Montana that geese seen flying northward indicate an early spring. Neighbors note the flocking four weeks ahead of their usual time and pioneers say geese never mistake the weather forecast.
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Billings
Mont
Montana
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