Root Fights For Interstate Traffic Pact Amendment
Senator Root defended the railroad bill and pressed an amendment to require the Interstate Commerce Commission to pass on traffic agreements. He faced interruptions as he argued the provision’s advance over existing law, with other senators unsure of its importance and some insurgents offering competing ideas.
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 by House Leaders on Railroad Measure
Report on the Taft bill indicates House leaders expect railroad legislation to move forward. Key committee members and party leaders indicate cautious progress with anticipated amendments and calendar timing. The minority seeks to delay and has not yet united on the measure. Subcommittee discussions are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Heather
Ratty Maite
Laesa
Petibe
Bill Affects Capt Hains if Enacted He Will Be Dismissed
The report discusses a bill impacting Captain Hains who is serving a year in Atlanta for the Willand Armia case, proposing dismissal from the U S Army if enacted. It notes House consideration led by Rep Slyder and references automatic separation for deserters or court martial dismissals.
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
Mar
Aia
Charles W. Morse
Morse
Martin ‘W. Littleton
Hoke Smith
Fragmentary OCR Summary of Senate Action and Names
A garbled OCR text mentions Senator Red gontingee Tueratiregd SHE and Representative Padgett of Tenpepsee. It hints at committee to floor timing and pending hours, with a reference to a noon date and a Ug-bettentatpa. Names and places are unclear due to transcription errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texpi
Seriste
Padgett
Aldrich Sees Possible Senate Work End Before May Fifteenth
Senator Aldrich predicts Congress may adjourn by May 15 or sooner amid talks with President Taft at the White House. He notes railroad and other appropriation bills are advancing, and the administration seeks swift action on several measures. The conference focused on legislative prospects and speeding passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alditch
Congress
Ald
Sid
Senate
House
Aldrich
Alditet
Taft
Publicity bill moves in Senate amid campaign finance push
Senator Burrows faces pressure as 10 present publicity bill is introduced in the Senate, with Perry Belmont urging influence from Michigan Republican John W. Riodgett to push the measure. Belmont notes Burrows has refused for over two months to introduce a campaign publicity bill, awaiting the President's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailsy Tegay
Senate
Hetty Wil
House
Gaines
Friends of Publicity
acHan
Perry Belmont
League For Publicity
John “W Riodgett
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Republican National Committee
Burrows
Belmont
Devlin Clears Himself In Senate Nomination Fight
The Senate judiciary committee may reverse its adverse action on R. T. Devlin United States attorney for the Northern district of California after he proved Sue lacked knowledge of Special Agent Harr's role in the Perrin indictment. The Hart report tied to former Attorney General Bona parte papers sheds light on the committee's concerns over the renomination.
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
Debate Over A Battleship Year Policy In House
The House discussed a one year battleship policy amid a naval appropriation debate. Kentucky's Mr Shirley spoke at length supporting the plan while Tennessee's Mr Padgett and Texas's Mr Gregg argued on the minority side. The Senate proposal to add $25,000 for a diplomatic trade-encouraging appropriation faced objection and the bill returned 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 District Hearing
Hearing before the House District committee on the Coudrey resolution to block Washington Gas Light Company certificates of indebtedness ended without a decision. A further hearing is set for Monday at 11 a.m. Representatives Olcott Bearre Cory Cox questioned witnesses. attorney Goldsborough spoke for the company.
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 Promoted by Senate Report
Navy promotions sent to the Senate include Richard M. Auhges and Frank W. Bartlett to captains and Edward L. Beach to rear admiral, as part of the advancement of offers received. The list reflects emendations for officers advancing in rank pending approval by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Gommanders
Richard M. Auighes
Frank WW. Bartlett
Edward L
Civil Service Reform Talks Extend Law Changes
Dr Elist asks the commission to recommend extending civil service law. Former Harvard head Léa Mot H Goonwha and Ford Henry Dana of Boston joined the executive committee for yesterday's conference with the civil service board. They discussed placing positions now excluded into the classified service and addressed questions from the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Work Resumes Amid Harbor Tug Dispute
Workers from several railroads returned to duty after limited agreements averted broader trouble. Eight lines had reached deals or sought state help, with Pennsylvania offering a 6 percent wage bump and one week vacation plus Sundays off. Other roads demanded a month extra pay, weekly vacation, and Sundays off, while a shipboard protest began with a midnight Battery Park signal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Chicago braces for massive strikes across industries
35000 out in Chicago as unions prep April action. Latice Seamen's Union renews strike amid navigation season opening. Painters and decorators, 7600 workers threatened with walkout on non raise buildings. 30000 machinists on Western and Southwestern railroads vote striking, to be sent to Washington. New wage demands arise for railroad freight handlers set for submission 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 U S district attorney warned Gen Victor Gordon that a filibustering expedition to Bluefields would violate U S neutrality laws and could lead to imprisonment. The matter was sent to Washington for final action, though Gordon says the interview won’t deter him and he plans to take a party as messengers only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speclal
New Orleans
United States District Attorney
Victor Gordon
Bluefields
Madris
United States
Washington
Gordon
Nicaragua
Madriz
United
Bacon Praises Jusserand as Tariff Accord Ends
M Dupuy announced the Franco American tariff agreement celebration with American Ambassador Bacon as guest of honor. Attendees included Mason, Hallly-Blanchard, Shoninger, Bennet, Hyde, and French officials Ruay Trontiat and the tariff commission members. Dupuy voiced general satisfaction and reaffirmed friendship between the nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fariff
Pans
Mar
M. Dupuy
Bacon
Frank FH. Mason
Arthur Hallly-Blanchard
Bernard J. Shoninger
Laurence V. Bennet
An American Chamber of Commerce
Paris
James Hosen Hyde
M. Ruay
Aariculture
M. Trontiat
Parliamentary
Tariff Commission
French Chamber of Commerce
MM. Dupuy
France
United States
Pichon
Obscured Dedication Message From Punta Werks Leader
A partial, unclear note from Punta Werks leader mentions condolence and encouragement following an accident. The text is fragmented and unreadable in several places, but signals a public statement of sympathy and resolve from the administration.
White House Callers List of Senators and Representatives
A historical fragment lists numerous U S senators and representatives with state affiliations and roles. Names include Meyer Wilson Nelson Lorimer Oliver Penrose Owen Aldrich Bathe Hamilton Dwight Fodukih Johnson Cole Kahn Mixley Miller Taylor Austin Pickett Snoph Lonworth Morehead Monde li Hubbard Sturgis and officials such as former Gov Dawson and ambassador Jams Bryce plus Carlos Garcia Velez and Silas McBee. The garbled OCR suggests a formal reception roster or briefing lineup at the White House.
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Meyer
Hamilton
Mlebiean
Dwight
New York
Fodukih
New
Mondeli
Wyonlng
Hubbard
West Virginia
Sturgis
West Virelain
Dawson
West Viretal
Bryce
Gi Wrltais
Carlos Garcia Velez
Miplater
Cuba
Silas McBee
Charles
Darnett
Another Cruiser To Liberia Seeks Stability In Africa
The Liberian crisis worries observers as an attack by a motive tribe on the English factory and Liberian forces threatens the republic. The State Department resists permanent domination while ships head toward the trouble area. The Birmingham sails from St Vincent toward Montpelier and the Des Moines is rushed from Norfolk to join in relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberia
Sis
Mtwell
Republic
Montrovia
State Department
Navy Department
St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Birmingham
Montpyin
Des Moines
Hampton Roads
Weal
Norfolk Navy Yard
Africa
Birmngham
Canada Ready for Talks on Reciprocity
Ottawa reports that while it is practically certain Taft will invite Canada for another conference on reciprocity, no firm plan exists and nothing will be arranged before the session ends. The Free Press praises Canada for dignified conduct after prior U.S. rebuffs and notes Laurier’s vow of persistent efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Ottawa
Ontario
Mar.a
Taft
Free Press
Tonieht
Canada
United States
Laurier
Washington
Appendicitis Cure Promoted By Nonoperative Tablets
A historical ad extolling Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for appendicitis caused by indigestion. It claims no operation needed, promotes tablets for sudden indigestion, heartburn, and stomach troubles, and offers free samples by mail from a Marshal, Iowa address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Fred
Indiana Pols Indorse Tariff Plan In GOP Meet
Republican candidates meet in Indiana pols mood at a party convention. Reports indicate discussions on a tariff board and tariff policies. The tone favors protectionist measures with emphasis on economic unity and party discipline.
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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 to U S Customs
Mrs Cornelia M Woolman of Helena Montana surrendered a diamond chain and pendant valued at 2000 to customs officials on the steamship George Washington arriving March 21 She failed to declare the articles and a Paris jeweler receipt was found The government argues the stones were mounted in Paris and are dutiable at 80 percent while unmounted diamonds are 14 1 percent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New_York
Mar. i
Vorough
Cornelia M. Woolman
Helena
Mont
George Washington
Woolman
New German Naval Base Emerges At Wilhelmshaven
Kiel March report notes the first battleship squadron of the active fleet sailing to the North Sea to establish a permanent station at Wilhelmshaven. The move marks Kiel as superseded as Germany’s principal naval base, with maneuvers around Heligoland planned before settling at the upgraded station port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel
Mar. St
North Sea
Wilhelmshaven
Mkalrashaven
Geermany
Heligoland
Domubey renomination leads Arkansas primary win
Unofficial returns from the Democratic primary show Gov. George W. Domubey defeating Judge C. C. Kavanaugh by a large margin. In Arkansas, the party nomination is tantamount to election, signaling Domubey’s strong hold in the state.
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Donahey
Little Rock
Ark
Mar
George W. Domubey
C. C. Kavanaugh
Arkansas
Navy Academy to discipline midshipmen over silence rule
Angapolis Maryland March report says midshipmen face discipline after a recent offense of giving a lieutenants silence. The discipline department at the Naval Academy has posted a printed collection in each room defining insubordination and respect for superiors, outlining the regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Angapolis
Naval Academy
Brigadier General Piernon Dead In Buffalo
Brigadier General J L Piernon died in Buffalo New York. He was a native of Indiana and once served in the House of Representatives. He entered the army as a second lieutenant in 1862 and retired as brigadier general after four years 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
Commanding Delaware Naval Captain Gove to Take Dreadnought Charge
Annapolis Md March Capt Gove commandant of midshipmen at the Naval Academy will leave for Norfolk tomorrow to assume command of the battleship Delaware. He will be succeeded by Commander G A Clark who will take over the English department, with Commander H Durell succeeding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gove
Naval Academy
Sportal
Washington
Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Assignments
Army orders list multiple officers with leaves of absence and temporary duty assignments. Benjamin W Atkinson and John L Bong detachments, org changes noted. Capt Javier Pour and Capt James W Furlong assigned to medical and security posts. Maj Evoter Ray and Major Patrick B LeAnil receive four and five month terms. transfers include transport duty on Thames and Coast Artillery postings in Fort Wayne and San Francisco.
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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 1910 Navy List
Navy orders list several officers assigned to duties at proving grounds recruiting stations and shipyards. It covers Lieutenants Comfort and Caffes, midshipmen Jaeger and others, with retirements and temporary duty moves across Norfolk Baltimore Albany and Camden. Includes paymasters and a Navy shipyard assignment at New York and Franklin Navy Yard.
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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 Changes and Deployments
List of Public Health Service personnel movements and leave notices dated early April. Names include Sure J White four days, Lutz OC, H Lawhader four years leave en route to Germany, Burg John Anderson to Charlottesville, Fricke to Mobile quarantine duties, de Valin to Havana, Hineetime to Hexctic Wash, CarlSe Knight to Buffalo, and other assignments to Newport News York Norfolk and overseas stations. Describes vessel movements Des Moines to Norfolk, Beoxpion to Alexandria, and ships to Constantinople and Monrovia.
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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
Buffalo
N. Fhomay
Cerilale
F. A. c. Sarvby
Aemp
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Houde
Sabath
Petey
Forey
Missisesppi
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Bailey
Devlin
Senate Committee
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Gregg Delive
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Kage
Lake
Saya
U. S
Punta Werks
Vnlaer
Ancieus Aegifluilster
Coverhig
Tatt
White
African Republic
Nawa
Mr. C. M. Woolman
Bgbton
John Paulding
Marewether
Cenavaul
Rigge
Fla. Starrés
RK. Adauty
Dudley ‘Newton
H. Matthews
Bbic
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G. ‘Thatcher
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TE H. Gurvan
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Dara Avkerty
Mrmant L.onees
A. H
J. K. Traitkoa
Shoretem
H. ‘Gheck
Winder
Johnson
W. A. Fexen
Arlington
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James Stowsby
Ebbik B
L ‘Davis
Henry
Hilete
TJ. Lewis
Sursham Lewis
Ben Atet Stémeon
Willerd
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Greenwich
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Redheld
Wife
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Riggs
Illingie
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Peoria
Raleigh
H. W. Willard
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Freeport
Andiana
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Pollnorne
Fore Warne
Role
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Thdor and Wits
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Owa
L. A. le Claire
John Harding
Davenport
Shoreham
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Las
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Ka City
Molsled
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St. Joseph
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SS Louis
Shorchem
Uannnesota
Mia
Roger
Misedutta
Rugsia
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Eatelph
J. J. Pauline
Grant Rapids
Raleish
E. & Crane and Wife
Bar Berber
Anington
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H.W. Gage
Mier Sage
Hotchester
Shore
Thhace
Scarsvale
Rigen L. Lafferty
Syracuse
Norman ‘Thompsoning
Bimba
Willaea View
Fergey
Blekle
Newark
Thomas Gardane
Dersey
Ghty
Teone
Mien Crane
Rlzatern
Rodire
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Ashevtie
Rarigh Tordons
Popp
Lorain
Tomeuah
Gokumbla
Eckaniger
Jon Btneelder
Haines
Edward Curiee Sina
Inne
Feasters
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Cleveland
Desherry
Stealer
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Ferdinand Feigette
Cincinnati
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Coal
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Sovantan
Waleigh
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Providence
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Sinan
Wilsey
W. A. Whitaxer
Bristol
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Agxas
Henry Cowen
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T E. Greenwell
Varcinta
Lavle Cap
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Bateten
John“Meerans
Richman
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Bret
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Hague
Ameeiieel
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Cor
Delaware
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Catitgrnin
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Pralete
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Des Molen
Hampton Rats
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Beoxpion
Alexandria
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Deston
Newport News
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Charles Frohman
Marie Tempest
Penelope Sey
Sgmneede
Oped
Charles Showman
WM. H. Crane
George Ade
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