Root Still On Floor Defends Merger Provision in Senate
Senator Root dominated hours of debate defending a railroad bill provision and urging an amendment to require interstate commission approval of traffic agreements. He sparred with insurgents and emphasized broader antitrust aims while conceding some points to colleagues. The New York senator resisted making the amendment pivotal, framing it as part of ongoing inquiry and legal context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commission
Root
Senate
Lily
Ff Lint
Wale 1
Excent
New York Senate
Mfr
Aldrich
Neil Pot
Ae. Reot
Taft Bill Reported As House Leaders Eye Railroad Measure
The House leadership signals progress on a railroad bill amid committee scrutiny. Senior members briefed on the report outline where minority input and potential calendar action are discussed, with plans for possible unanimous consent or suspension if negotiations falter.
Bill on Capt Hains Seeks Army Dismissal
A bill would dismiss Capt Hains from the U S Army if enacted. Peter J Hains, serving a year at Atlanta Ga, faces dismissal for desertion linked to Willand Army at the Mesule Vache Climb Long Island. Representative Slyder of Pesas introduced the measure and Stajiden id a House member notes. Naval Graduates Bill Reported A bill would give naval graduates rank commission and pay immediately upon their enlistment. It was reported from the House committees on naval affairs and will be presented by Representative Bates of Pennsylvania. The current practice requires two years at sea before commissions. An estimated 2000 005 is requested for an increase in the navy. includes 1 000 000 for building program first year and 000 000 for submarines. Questions Department of Justice Representative Sabath asks for details on Justice Department officials nationwide and their roles in federal courts and spail work. Senator Forey appointed to Interoceanic canals committee in place of resigning Senator Mughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Sagt
Peter J. Hains
Atlanta
Dhes
Willand Armia
Ysule Vache
Long Island
Smirier
Representative Slyder
Pesas
MIL Q
Stajiden Id
Batés
Pennkiisania
Mar
Aia
Charles W. Morse
Morse
Martin ‘W. Littleton
Hoke Smith
Senator Red Gontingee Tueratiregd Seeks Floor Action
The article references a senator and a House representative from Tennessee. It notes procedural steps to move a bill from committee to the floor and mentions a noon deadline for a vote or decision. Names and exact spellings are unreliable due to OCR errors, but the piece centers on legislative effort and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texpi
Seriste
Padgett
Aldrich predicts early adjournment after mid May
Senator Aldrich said Congress may adjourn by May 15, noting railroad and appropriation bills are progressing and Taft indicated little could block an earlier adjournment. A conference with President Taft at the White House focused on legislative measures the administration seeks to push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alditch
Congress
Ald
Sid
Senate
House
Aldrich
Alditet
Taft
Publicity bill salvo echoes Senate move push
Senator Burrows faces pressure as the 10 Present Publicity Bill is introduced in the Senate without committee support. Perry Belmont of the League for Publicity Campaign Contributions telegrams John Riodgett urging Burrows to act, noting the President favors the measure and Burrows' two month delay to gauge executive sentiment.
Devlin Clears Himself in Senate Nomination Case
The Senate judiciary committee may reverse its adverse action on R. T. Devlin US attorney for the Northern District of California after he proved Sue had no knowledge of Special Agent Harr’s role in the Perrin indictment. The Hart report, found among Bona Parte papers at the Justice Department, explains Devlin’s decision not to dismiss the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee of the Senate
R. T. Devlin
United States
California
Levita
Sue
Harr
Department of Justice
Dr. Perrin
Perrin
Devin
Hart
Bonaparte
Battle ship yearly policy debate in House transcript
The House debated a battleship a year policy under naval appropriation limits with speeches from Mr Shirley of Kentucky Mr Padgett of Tennessee and Mr Gregg of Texas. An objection stood to a Senate increase of twenty five thousand dollars for a State Department trade relations appropriation and the diplomatic bill was sent back to conference with only that amendment unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Kentucky
Padgett
Gregg
Texas
Senate
State Department
Howse
Coudrey Resolution Up in House Hearing
After a House District committee hearing on the Coudrey resolution to bar Washington Gas Light Company from issuing indebtedness certificates, no decision was reached. A followup hearing is set for Monday at 11 a.m. Citizens associations presented witnesses, with Attorney Goldsborough speaking for the company. Representatives Olcott, Bearse, Cory, and Cox cross examined the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House District Committee
Coudrey
Washington Gas Light Company
A. m. Es
Attorner Goldsborough
Olcott
New York
Bearre
Maryland
Cory
Wisconsin
Cox
Ohio
Navy Officers Promotion List Sent to Senate
Navy promotions sent to the Senate include Richard M. Augh es and Frank W. Bartlett advancing to captains and Edward L. Beach to rear admiral, with emendations for advancement of offers received. The communication outlines promotions identified by the Senate.
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Senate
Gommanders
Richard M. Auighes
Frank WW. Bartlett
Edward L
Civil Service Reform Talks Extend Law Proposals
Dr Elist chairs conference with the Civil Service Commission and executive committee to discuss extending civil service coverage. Leaders including Léa Mot H. Goonwha and Henry Dana of Boston consider placing clerical and other excluded posts under civil service. Questions from the public payroll debate are reviewed by the commission.
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Elist
Harvard University
National Civil Service Reform
Léa ‘Mot H. Goonwha
Iseratary
Ford Henry Dana
Boston
Menitiar
Lot
Executive
Civil Service
Hijet
D. Echo
Senate
Tug Captains Resignations Stir New York Harbor Row
A labor dispute among tug captains and mates near New York Harbor prompted resignations and a threatened general strike. Rail and waterway companies sought federal help as crews debated pay raises and vacation terms, while some lines reached private understandings. About 380 men quit their boats, with hundreds ready to replace them if needed.
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New York
Atrik Yenalty
Jess Ware
New York Harbor
Delaware, Lackawanna and
New Jersey
Dexigh Valley
Baltimore and, Ohio
Nagel
New York Central
New Haven
Hartford
Erie
Pennsylvania
Manhattan Island
Albany
Boston
Strikes Sparking Across Chicago In Early April
Special to The Washington 208 Chicago reports mass labor unrest as April nears. About 35,000 workers including Latce Seamen's Union members, 110,000, face renewed walkouts with navigation set to open April 1. Painters and decorators around 7,600 threaten strikes on non union buildings while 30,000 machinists on Western and Southwestern roads weigh a Chicago yes. Rail freight handlers seek raises as new wage demands reach Chicago railroads tomorrow.
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Chicago
Mar
Feilure
Oshtam
Navigation
Latce Seamen's Union
Nangere
Washington
Wagr Yenina
Clicago
Filibuster Warning From U S District Attorney
The United States district attorney warns Gen Victor Gordon that a filibuster ing expedition to Bluefields could violate neutrality laws and lead to imprisonment. The case is being reviewed in Washington after Gordon says he will proceed, claiming the mission is only to transport messengers and that fighters would decide on arrival. Gordon plans to go ahead regardless, insisting the U S will not interfere.
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Speclal
New Orleans
United States District Attorney
Victor Gordon
Bluefields
Madris
United States
Washington
Gordon
Nicaragua
Madriz
United
Bacon Praises Jussérand as Tariff Accord Ends
In Paris, M Dupuy celebrated the Franco American trade accord closing. Ambassador Bacon led Americans including Mason Hallly-Blanchard Bennet and Hyde at the celebration. French guests included M Ruay Trontiat and tariff commission members. Both nations lauded the agreement and friendship signals, citing Pichon and Pichon, with high praise for Jussérand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fariff
Pans
Mar
M. Dupuy
Bacon
Frank FH. Mason
Arthur Hallly-Blanchard
Bernard J. Shoninger
Laurence V. Bennet
Thelyimerlean Chamber of Commerce
Paris
James Hosen Hyde
M. Ruay
Aariculture
M. Trontiat
French Chamber of Commerce
Dupuy
France
United States
Pichon
Judierand
Condolence and Encouragement From Punta Werks Leader
The leader of Punta Werks offers condolence and encouragement following the accident involving Ancieus Aegifluilster. The message emphasizes unity, support for families, and resilience in the community as officials review the incident and pursue needed safety improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punta Werks
Vnlaer
Ancieus Aegifluilster
Coverhig
Tatt
Senate lineup and officials cited in White House briefing
A garbled historical clipping lists numerous senators representatives and officials from various states and countries, including Missouri Senator BIONE and Pennsylvania Senator PENROSE, with others named such as New York representatives and West Virginia figures, plus ambassadors Carlos Garcia Velez and Silas McBee.
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Meyer
Hamilton
Mlebiean
Dwight
New York
Fodukih
New
Mondeli
Wyonlag
Hubbard
West Virginia
Sturgis
West Virelain
Dawson
West Viretal Jams
Bryce
Gi Wrltais
Carlos Garcia Velez
Miplater
Cuba
Silas McBee
Charles
Darnett
ANOTHER CRUISER TO LIBERIA
Liberia crisis alarms U S officials as attacks threaten Monrovia and the republic. The Birmingham sails from St Vincent toward Montpelier while the Des Moines is readied at Norfolk to join in relief and deter permanent domination.
Canada Willing to Confer on Reciprocity
In Ottawa reports, government circles say Taft will likely invite a further conference with Canadian ministers on reciprocity after the session. The Free Press notes Canada has remained dignified, replying to U S overtures with patience, while Laurier declares more pilgrimages to Washington would occur only if invited. Washington showed conciliatory intent, but Ottawa preserves its dignity and aims.
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Washington Post
Ottawa
Ontario
Mar.a
Taft
Free Press
Tonieht
Canada
United States
Laurier
Washington
Appendicitis Cure Claim Promoted by Dyspepsia Tablets
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a simple cure for appendicitis, arguing indigestion causes the disease and claiming no operation is needed. It urges physicians to stock the tablets for sudden indigestion attacks and offers free samples by mail from F A Briggs Co.
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Stuart
Fred
Republican candidates meet on tariff debate in Indiana primary
Contested Indiana GOP gathering centers ontariff policy and Payne law attitude as candidates seek support in the Thirteenth district. Reports note fervent push for a tariff board and calls to align with party platform, while disease attitudes and campaign unity emerge as themes at the convention.
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Payne Law
Syeria
Washington Post
Indiandpouls
Ind
Canflantes
Tor
Tariff Board
Brasse Aus Sweeeulneas
Stripe
Benstoy
Beeierlage
YIELDS HER DIAMOND CHAIN ON ARRIVAL
Mrs Cornelia M Woolman of Helena Montana surrendered a diamond chain and pendant valued at about 2000 dollars to customs officers on arrival by the steamship George Washington. She failed to declare the articles and a Paris jeweler receipt was found. The government argues the stones, mounted in Paris, are dutiable at 80 percent while unmounted they would be 141 1/2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New_York
Mar. i
Vorough
Cornelia M. Woolman
Helena
Mont
George Washington
Woolman
German Naval Base Shift Signals Kiel Supersession
A momentum in the German navy begins with the first battleship squadron sailing to the North Sea to establish a permanent Wilhelmshaven base, replacing Kiel as the primary naval base. The squadron, part of the dreadnought fleet, will drill around Heligoland before stationing at the improved port, as ships of the dreadnought class join progressively.
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Kiel
Mar. St
North Sea
Wilhelmshaven
Mkalrashaven
Geermany
Heligoland
Noisy Roll Call of Names in State and Foreign Listings
Unclear OCR listing of names by city and state with many misspellings. It mentions politicians and officials in Chicago New York City and numerous states, ending with Arkansas Gov. Donahey renomination news from Little Rock dated Mar. 1.
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Donahey
Little Rock
Ark
Mar
George W. Domubey
C. C. Kavanaugh
Arkansas
Navy Academy disciplines midshipmen over silence offense
Angapolis Maryland reports the discipline department at the Naval Academy has placed printed sheets in each room and the dormitory lawn defining insubordination and respect to superiors after a recent offense of giving a lieutenant the silent treatment.
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Washington Post
Angapolis
Naval Academy
Brig Gen Piernon Dead in Buffalo After Long Service
Brigadier General J L Piernon died in Buffalo New York last night. A native of Indiana he served in the House of Representatives earlier in his career. He joined the army as a second lieutenant in 1862 advancing through the artillery to brigadier general before retiring after four years of continuous service.
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J. L. Piernon
Buffalo
N.Y
Mar. S
Joan Luke Tiernon
U.5
Indiana
House of “Representatives
Dakota
Third Artiléry
bite‘Bouri
Mer'cfal
To Command the Delaware Naval Ship Capital Captain Gove to Lead Dreadnought
Annapolis Md Mar Capt Gove commandant of midshipmen will leave for Norfolk tomorrow to assume command of the United States battleship Delaware. He will be succeeded by Commander G A Clark while Commander H Durell takes over the department of English.
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Gove
Naval Academy
Sportal
Washington
Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Transfers
Army orders list leaves of absence and assignments for several officers. Benjamin Atkinson and Jacob Bloom receive four months and one visit in April respectively. Capt Javier Pour and Capt John Bong receive four and two months with duties abroad. Maj Evcoter Ray and Maj Patrick LeAn receive four and five days medical or service changes. Capt Dale Wand to transport depot duties, Capt Rhiner Wallace to San Francisco, and other transfers to Fort Wayne and Fort Monroe.
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Whcst
Ftteen Uy
Benjamin W. Atkinson
Pouch Infantry
Raya
Javier B. Pour
Coast Artillery Cor
Ihe Aa
Evcoter B. Ray
Paymarter
Petrick B. LeAnire
Medital Coms
Joma W. “Furlong
Poferal
Mosche Cane
Jacob
Bloom
Whit
Boys City
Kans
Guppies
Dale” W. Wand
Thames
Wil
Lex Francescu
John L. Bong
Fort Wayne
Mich
Fort Monroe
Rhiner
Orders to Naval Officers in a 1910 muster list excerpt
A fragmented wartime muster note lists Lieuts and midshipmen assigned to various posts and duties. It records transfers to Naval Proving Ground, recruiting stations in Baltimore and New York, home duties, retirements, and temporary assignments across Navy yards and districts with several misspelled or garbled names.
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H Comfort
Home
Watt
A. Q. Caffes
Naval Proving Ground
Idiar Head
M. Jaeger
G. T. Yert
Norfolk
G. A. Bisnat
Penneylvants
Pletsours
J. 7
Roars
J. 1
Grainger
L. Wittmann
Albany
Qt Ciel
E. We
Craig
New York, Shipbuilding Company
Camden
G. Heraimger
Franklin, Navy Yard
Nertoty
Public Health Service personnel leave and assignments
Public Health Service changes list officers and personnel granted leaves and new duties. Names include J. White, B. A. Lutz, H. Lawhader, P. A. Burg, John Anderson, L. D. Fricke, T. A. Bure, Hugh de Valin, H. Hneetime, and others. Movements cover routes to Germany, Omaha, Charlottesville, Mobile, Havana, Havana, and Hexctic. Also notes on vessel movements and ships sailing from Hampton Roads to Norfolk, Alexandria to Constantinople, and other ports.
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Dutien
Public Health and
Toarfee-bompltel
Sure J
WH. White
B.A. Lutz
H. Lawhader
Germany
P. A. Subs
L. 1
Omaha
P. A. Burg
John Anderson
Charlottesville
P. A. Burk
L. D. Fricke
Mobile
Sasume
T. A. Bure
Hugh de Valin
Havana
Cuba
Wash
Revenue Cutter Rush
Sug
CarliSe Knight
Buffalo
N. Fhomay
Cerilale
F. A. c. Sarvby
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