Lilley Faces Lobby-Driven Pressure Over Submarine Vote
A Star Special Service report details Rep. Geo. Lilley being pressured by Electric Boat and Holland boiler interests to votes a submarine bill. Testimony cites money offers and lobbying aimed at steering naval affairs committee decisions. A five member committee harassed Lilley, while Hobson acknowledged hints of Speaker Cannon’s influence. A Montana poll hints Taft could face fines if elected.
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Star
Ton
Geo
Leg
Anc
Lilley
Bridgeport, Conn
Electric Beat Company
Holland Heat Company
Ae Lilley
Submarine Boat Company
Naval Affairs Committee
Navy Department
Breetrie Boat Company
Hobland
Electric Boat Company
Boat Company
Hobson
The
Electric Heat Company
Speaker Cannon
Port Orchard Route Boats to Navy Yard
Boats depart ten times daily from Pier 2 toward the U S Navy Yard.
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Port Orchard
U. S. Navy Yard
Dirt Streets to Be Improved Citywide This Spring
Street Superintendent M T Maloney plans a six week to two month program employing a dozen teams and filly labor to grade and smooth all dirt streets. Road graders will shape the lanes to improve drainage while hand work clears gutters removes stones and fills depressions. New suburban streets annexed since spring will receive similar treatment wherever feasible as crews aim to finish before the dry season.
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M. T. Maloney
Oceanic traffic falls outside interstate commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled it has no jurisdiction over oceanic cargo rates. The long opinion, written by Commissioner Lane, states shipments reaching the seaboard fall outside ICO authority and that ocean carriers are less restrained than inland carriers in foreign commerce.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lane
Seaboard
Commission
Regulation and public service in sea transport debate
The text argues that neither seas nor a formal public service monopoly define water carriage, and suggests regulation may be unnecessary if competition suffices. It notes foreign carriers operate with fewer restraints, implying public benefit could arise from allowing natural market conditions without strict legal limits.
Western Theatres Form Double Circuit Syndicate
Portland reports that Northwestern Theatrical Association forms a double circuit of Western theatres to present so called syndicate attractions after September. Most shows priced at popular rates rather than the former $1.50 admission.
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Portland
Northwestern Theatrical Association
Western Theatres
Syndicate
Fatal Hit Run Claims Fred Pollok in San Bruteau
In darkness last night Fred Pollok was killed instantly when a car struck him as he rested his head on a car rail in San Bruteau. Police investigated the incident and no further details were provided.
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Ban Francisco
San Bruteau
Fred Pollok
Prominent Legal Figures Likely Attend ABA Session Seattle
Lord Alverstone lord chief justice of England and several other chief dignitaries of the bar are expected to attend the American Bar Association annual meeting in Seattle next August. A large number of prominent Canadian lawyers will also be present for the sessions.
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Lord Alverstone
Chief Faxtice
Knngland
Fish Bar
American Bar Association
Seattle
Slaying of Denver Priest Leads to Death Row Confinement
G Alia, accused killer of a Denver priest, is held in solitary confinement awaiting execution scheduled for July 21 according to the latest report.
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G. Alia
Denver
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