Nine measures selected by Senate steering committee
Washington February 3. The Republican Senate steering committee has chosen nine measures to press in the final month before adjournment. Leading the list is the German commercial treaty with a prompt report expected. Also listed are the McLean bill to cut government loan rates to railroads with ICC approval, civil service retirement, McFadden banking, and a government reorganization plan. Farm relief measures are omitted as they are in formal stages.
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French mission arrives to study metric system in Russia
A French scientific mission arrives in Moscow to study applying the metric system in Russia. The mission offers to organize Russian factories for producing metrical scales, weights, measures and related instruments under government concessions.
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Roosevelt Mulls Vice Presidency and New York governorship
Roosevelt writes from Albany in December 1899 weighing the vice presidency under McKinley versus remaining as New York governor. He cites political odds, possible future posts, and personal loyalties while noting Lodge support and Root’s cabinet role. He leans to staying in New York and delaying a national run.
Roosevelt Plans Philippines Role Amid Payn Scandal
A 1900 correspondence draft reveals H. L. Lodge reporting Roosevelt’s possible bid for vice presidency while weighing a future governor general post in the Philippines. The Payn corruption issue with New York’s insurance supervisor is cited as a factor shaping political maneuvering and likelihood of support among Republicans.
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Roosevelt letter mentions vice presidency and New York figures
In a confidential 1899 correspondence from Albany and Washington, T. B. Son and Lodge discuss possible roles, war secretary hopes, and reactions to a vice presidential nomination. Platt, Odeil, Chandler, and Lit figure in debates about state interests and party support.
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Fitzgerald Unable To Address Club In Dallas
Texas writer Hugh Nugent Fitzgerald sent a telegram to Mrs. J. Griswold of the Pan American Roundtable saying pressing business would keep him from the luncheon. Mrs. Griswold promised a renewal when he can visit. The gathering, held Monday, welcomed new members Mrs. White Cardwell, Mrs. Aldred Ward, and Mrs. R. I. Ball as they heard remarks by L. Barrera Guerra of the local Mexican consulate. He spoke of unity among Latin people in the city.
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Coal miners killed in 1924 accidents record
Washington February 3 coal mine accidents killed 2331 men in 1924. The figures, released by the Bureau of Mines, show a death rate of 4.27 per million tons produced, down 1.57 from 1923. The data will be discussed at the mine safety conference called by President Coolidge, with governors of 24 coal producing states in attendance.
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Bureau of Mines
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Theodore Sievers Controversy Over Vice Presidency
Fragment from a letter discussing the vice presidency and political dynamics. It notes possible acceptance, opinions within the organization, and the potential impact on New York and Platt. The writer claims confidence in the recipient’s instincts and hints at favorable Payne case results and canal report perceptions. The message ends with “To Be Continued Tomorrow.”
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Texas moves to cut auto taxes
A bill reported favorably by the House revenue and taxation committee would reduce auto taxes to a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 dollars based on weight. The measure was praised but recommitted for further public hearing.
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Hubigs Pie Puzzle Across and Down
Puzzle feature from a newspaper page presents Hubigs Pies themed clues across and down. Items reference ingredients, baking terms, and pie production with entries for Simon the Pieman and related trade marks.
New York Welcomes Beauty From Kansas
Kansas beauty Miss Vada Watson travels to New York for a visit after presenting President Coolidge in Washington with a sack of Kansas wheat. She is hosted at the Bankers Club, tours the stock exchange, and arrives at Penn Station where Kansas boosters briefly replace a sunflower pin with a sheaf of wheat. Kansas boasts the wheat state image over sunflowers.
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Mexican railway officials convene to seek wage and rate reforms
Mexican rail executives and representatives of management and workers unions begin talks today to improve the railways financial condition. They will discuss freight rate and salary reductions as part of plans to make the railways self supporting or revert to private ownership, called by President Calderón.
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