Underwood III refuses to quit tariff bill work
Washington April 15 Representative Underwood of Alabama chairman of the Ways and Means committee and Democratic leader was confined to bed by an acute indigestion attack. He planned to be at the Capitol today despite illness and exhaustion from recent days of caucus work on the tariff measure. His physician ordered rest and a liquid diet with no immediate fear for recovery.
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Belgium's Ruler King Albert Confronts General Strike
King Albert faces a broad general strike as workers march for wage gains and political action. The confrontation tests Belgium's wartime leadership and public support amid rising labor unrest and economic pressure.
King Alfonso Recalls Attempt On His Life
King Alfonso described the assassination attempt in an interview. He said a man advanced with a revolver, fired twice, and he and his horse were driven, the assailant knocked to the ground by a shoulder collision as a police officer tackled him. The shot whistled over his head. Meanwhile Jeffersonville residents celebrated Saviors Day for courage during the Ohio River flood fight.
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Maniac in Fitchburg Kills Family Then Dies
In Fitchburg Massachusetts Ernest Moschner a 35 year old bakery owner killed his four children aged 12 11 8 and 6 then shot himself after his wife found the scene He had tuberculosis earlier and had been treated at Rutland open air hospital The tragedy occurred in a second floor bedroom then the bodies were found with blankets over them In Washington campaign talk pivots to Dr Getch of New Philadelphia with anti Harmon forces claiming Getch will not be appointed commissioner of pensions
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Wilson
Ohio
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Ohio legislature debates tax changes and passes major appropriation
The Ohio Senate approved a general appropriation bill of 6.83 million dollars to fund state government. A single constitutional resolution bundles three tax proposals on property classification, tax rate limits, and bond tax exemptions, aiming to appeal to diverse allies and anchor future real estate taxation in the constitution.
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Wilson Sizes Up the Tare Bill
President Wilson offers views on the pending tariff bill, saying it will not immediately cut living costs but should create a competitive market that yields eventual price reductions. He cites sugar as likely to lower promptly and rejects warnings that wool removal would ruin the woolen industry.
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Wilson
House
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Pope's Condition Sees Minor Improvement Amid Conclave Rumors
From the Vatican the pope's condition is unchanged with steady temperature and improved bronchial symptoms. Skepticism remains about official bulletins as Cardinal Kopp of Breslau attends and foreign cardinals are expected for a possible conclave to elect a successor.
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City versus country in House tariff debate
Democratic members in caucus resume consideration of the Underwood tariff bill. City members blame farm and food products for high costs and push to put agricultural schedules on the free list, citing help for the market basket.
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Missouri
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