Amends Sugar Bill to Lower Prices Says Exact Phrase
Deegalarians from Porto Rico protest in capital, claiming free sugar will ruin the island. Cane growers warn of bankruptcy. the House debates free sugar measures and duty reductions while Puerto Rico officials press for protection and warn of impacts on prices and industry.
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Bales Tobacco Decree Faces Senate Action
A fragmented report outlines a Senate jite rary cumulates on the Cummins bill to regulate tobacco companies for age of intervection and appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Congress is urged to intervene from the de cae ar approsal to the circuit court for fosmouth in the district of New York as part of a reorganiz Plan.
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Favors Philippine Bill in Insular Affairs Committee
Democratic members of the Senate insular affairs committee favored the Philippine bill. An appropriation of 2000 for a Negro exposition in 1913 to mark the eighteenth anniversary of Lincoln's emancipation proclamation was passed yesterday, with opposition from Senator Mitchell of Nebraska. The bill has not passed the House.
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Express Bill Sets New Rates For Mail Cargo
House Interstate commerce committee approved a bill fixing maximum express rates by distance for packages up to 11 pounds and $4 value. Rates range from 2 to 12 cents per pound with a 10 cent minimum, no cross-carrier transfer charge, and a plan for express and rural free delivery cooperation. Special order set for next Tuesday.
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ThatTouse Committee On Interstate Commerce
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Government vehicles list shows limited motor use in 1940s
In reply to Senator Bristow, the Public Printer and several federal agencies report limited motor fleets. Navy owns three carriages with four horses, two mail wagons, and a small staff. Post Office has one victoria and one brougham plus a delivery wagon and no motors. Smithsonian uses wagons and a trackway for officials. the Public Printer reports six motor trucks with chauffeurs and three horse-drawn vehicles, plus drivers and garage labor.
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Recall bill aims to judge jurists misbehavior
Representative H. T. Taylor of Colorado introduces the first judiciary recall measure aside from constitutional amendments. The bill proposes using a traditional popular vote to determine if a federal judge has misbehaved, signaling a new approach from lawmakers to discipline judges.
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Hearings Delayed as Morgan Absent Abroad
Fragmentary text indicates planned hearings stalled while officials awaited Morgan’s return from abroad. Discusses executive sessions and a debated timing, with communities noting postponement until Morgan resurfaces.
Four Senators Seated In Lottery To 1913 1917
A special Senate lottery filled four seats from new states Arizona and New Mexico. Marcus Ashurst and Thomas Catron drew terms expiring March 3, 1917 and March 3, 1913 respectively, while Albert Fall and Marcus Smith drew 1913 and 1915 terms. Crowds filled the galleries as the process unfolded.
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Taft Wins by Half Vote in Thirteenth Indiana District
In Warnsow Indiana on April 2 Taft forces won the permanent chairmanship Archie Graham of South Bend by half a vote. Clement Studebaker of South Bend and Maurice Fox of Laporte were chosen as national delegates. Roosevelt delegates organized after ad journment naming P L Judkins of Elkhart and Frederick L Keller of South Bend as national delegates. Contest to Chicago.
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Close race in Alabama congressman at large race
In the Alabama Democratic primary John W. Abercrombie and B. Atkin ran for congressman at large with an official count likely. Rural counties’ returns are still incomplete. Incumbents Dent in the Second Hobson in the Sixth and Richardson in the Eighth led their districts, with six representatives nominated without opposition: Taylor First Clayton Third Blackman Fourth Heflin Fifth Burnett Seventh Underwood Ninth.
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Henry J Jost Elected Mayor of Kansas City
Henry J Jost, age three, Democrat, won the Kansas City mayoral race over incumbent Darius A Brown, Republican, by an estimated 3600 votes. The Democratic ticket swept, council seats aligned 18 Democrats to 6 Republicans. Brown promoted municipal ownership of gas and electric plants. Jost serves as assistant prosecuting attorney.
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Gardner Elected to Senate in Augusta
United States Senator Obadiah Gardner a Democrat won a majority of votes in both branches of the Maine legislature to serve the remainder of the term ending March 4 1813. He was appointed by Gov Plateted after the death of Senator William P Frye to serve until a successor is chosen.
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Denies Women the Ballot at Legislature Vote
Boston April 2 with galleries filled and Gov Thomas R Marshall watching the house rejected woman suffrage legislation by 127 to 37. The senate had already reported against the bill. Alaska Democratic convention elected six delegates to Baltimore uninstructed and not bound by unit rule, pledging to reelect A J Daly as national committeeman. Connecticut Kod April 2 after ten of Pemodraile mile Hartford elected, Louis Rh Cheney defeated Senacer Thomas J spellacy for mayor by a margin of 163.
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Taft Signs Fleet Orders For Two-Month Extended Operations
President Taft issues Atlantic fleet operating orders covering April 16 to May 6 1918 two months beyond his term. Ships to be sent to home yards for repairs April 13 to May with May 1 to July 1 exercises at Narragansett Bay and Cape Cod Bay docking to occur in April and May 1918.
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Control Of Ship Lines Aims To Curb Railroad Ownership
Franklin E. Lane, a commission member, argues railroads should hold no stock in steamship lines. The Adamson bill in the House would ban railroad interests in competing steamship lines. Lane says oceans should not be regulated like railroads and warns railroad ownership could create a sea monopoly, harming free movement and competition.
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Clash in Steel Committee Sparks House Fracas
Washington dispatch reports an executive session of the steel trust investigating committee ended with Representative Augustus Gardner attempting to strike Chairman Augustua Stanley amid a clash with Republicans Young and Sterling. Gardner accused Stanley of leaks and false stories, prompting a heated exchange over prior sessions.
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Morgan May Meet Morse Financier Interested in Condition of Former Banker
Special to The Washington Post from New York April 2 reports J P Morgan plans a trip to Bietadeel after learning from a Rome to New York World cable that he may meet Charles W Morse in Florence. Morgan shows interest in Morse as details of his vigor reach his circles. House passes Child Bureau Bill 177 to 17 for a children's bureau in the Department of Commerce and Labor pending presidential action.
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Cotton Manufacturers Press Tariff Stability At Convention
Delegates at the sixteenth annual Cotton Manufacturers Association meeting heard opposition to radical tariff changes and urged thorough investigation before adjustments. President Ellison A Smyth of Greenville urged uniform buying rules to protect buyers and sellers and reduce court disputes. Secretary Nagel and Boll Weevil watcher Hunter discussed bureau work and pest threats, while Croker urged cooperative cotton breeding to boost the industry.
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Roosevelt on Westward Speaking Tour Expands
Col Roosevelt starts from New York for a western speaking tour likely to include Illinois withplanned stops in central Illinois on Saturday. He travels via Washington Louisville and Parkersburg with campaign staff and reporters aboard. He expects good odds for the Republican nomination and will assess after the convention.
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Close in Maine district at Portland convention
Portland Maine April count of votes at the First district Republican convention will decide which delegates to the national convention align with Cal Roosevelt or President Taft. Both sides claim victory.
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Harvesters plan to split into two firms in antitrust deal
The International Harvester Company proposes dissolving into two new companies with equal Horstling machine production shares. Negotiations for a friendly settlement of the government antitrust suit resumed with Attorney General Wickersham and company counsel Edgar A. Bancroft. It is unclear whether the two company plan will be accepted or if further division will be pressed.
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Doubt Over Nichols Murder Confession Emerges
Portsmouth officers question alleged confession by sailor Seth Nichols claiming he killed Dr. Helen Knabe in Indianapolis for 1.60 dollars. A copy of the document was mailed to Indianapolis authorities as Nichols awaits action. Nichols’s aunt says he is insane and fabricated the tale, while police withhold credence pending the received confession.
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Cyclone windstorm devastates Camden and Philadelphia
A cyclone velocity windstorm struck Camden and Philadelphia delivering two fatally injured women Annie Cleary and Annie Behrend, unroofing entire blocks, and causing extensive property damage. Debris filled streets as lightning spooked Western Union telegraph operators and darkened Camden.
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Arnold family secrecy ends as mother sails to Europe
The Washington Post reports Dorothy Arnold’s disappearance led her mother to travel to Europe last Monday. Mrs Arnold arranged a secluded meeting in France with Milas A Shackleford and Miss M J Shackleford, daughters of the late US consul at Nantes, who accompanied them in Florence, Italy, during the inquiry into Goraidh Griseam Jr.’s questioning.
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Liquor Dealers Sentenced in Federal Court
Huntington W V April 2 23 persons were sentenced by Judge Keller to 30 days in jail and a $100 fine for illicit retailing of liquor in federal court.
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Live Stock Markets Report From Chicago and New York
Beef and cattle receipts run high with steady to higher markets in Chicago and New York. Cattle move mixed with calves, steers, and cows showing varied prices. hogs rise slightly with light and mixed grades near 7.70 to 8.60. sheep and lambs show steady to higher tone, spring lambs around 15.00 per hundredweight. New York reports subdued beef activity, steady to firm, with calves and sheep trading in similar ranges and hogs near 8.00.
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Women Win Pool Tournament At Taft Economy Club
A mixed gender pool contest at the Taft Economy Commission club on M20 G Street NW showcased a potential new fad in the capital. The real tournament drew members and their female guests, highlighting evolving social norms and entertainment in the District.
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Foot-Ease Ad and Pool Winners Highlight Easter Preparations
An old advert promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for tired feet amid Easter preparations while a pool club event sees women win the top prizes. Mrs. Maude MecWade and Mrs. W. H. Fowle tie for first, with Mrs. G. W. Cox taking second and Miss Ida Wolfe the consolation prize. The piece notes women's skill, social fun, and anticipation of future mixed gatherings.
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