Cannon Loses Temper as Speaker Forces Point in House
Republican leaders in the House scrambled signals after the opening session as a misread demand led Speaker Cannon to crush a plan. Payne of New York and Bartlett of Georgia engaged in procedural wrangles while the chamber moved toward the District of Columbia appropriation bill. Amid confusion Williams and Peters argued over dilatory tactics, and a call of the House loomed before order was restored and the bill advanced to committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Payn
New York
Gardner
Michigan
District of Columbia
William
Dayne
Bartlett
Georgia
Guerdin Waent
Willams
Berttett
Faye Ct
Liability Law Urged In Senate Hearing On Work Injury Bill
Arguments were presented on a proposed liability bill defining patient benefits and durations. It sets monthly benefits from one to five years with minimum and maximum caps, annual adjustments after pre evaluation, and death benefits for workers with no dependents. The act would be administered by the secretary of commerce and labor, with prior presidential recommendation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee Phe Pal
Stu
Fray Muonti
Wicimerce Ane
Jassage
Cannon Imitates Williams on the House Floor
The scene unfolds as Cannon mimics Williams during a deration of the Tascrict appropriation. Dalzell returns the gavel, the chamber mingles, and Williams, mistaken for the minority Trader, adopts a broad smile while declaring the Democratic side. The Speaker resists Grant on the st grant, provoking the ire of Williams and Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalzell
Williams
Root Criticises Panama Over Boundary Dispute
The report states that Secretary Root criticized Panama for its lack of energy in the boundary negotiations with Colombia. It says Colombia’s actions reflect its wish to settle the dispute, while Panama is blamed for political failures and passive disposition. The American State Department endorses this critical stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Panama
Root
Cavalry Lead Kills Her Near Yarnell Ga
A Twelfth Cavalry report from Yarnell Georgia states a woman was killed by a massive explosion at a range site. The blast occurred when a family member reportedly placed a bucket of cartridges in a stove, tearing through the scene with lethal shrapnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kattanogga
Twelfth Cavalry Regiment
Yarnell
Pennsylvania Delegation Dinner Honors Senator Knox
J Hampton Moore of Philadelphia will host a dinner at the Raleigh on Thursday night in honor of Senator Knox to celebrate Moore being chosen by Pennsylvania congressmen as their representative on the Republican National Congressional Committee. Invitations were declined by Roosevelt and Taft but accepted by Fairbanks and Cannon. Guests include Burton of Ohio Cochran of New York Watson and Landis of Indiana McKinley and Lowden of Illinois President Ransdell Rivers and Harbors Chairman Smith District Commissioners and Frank D. La Lanne of the National Board of Trade, plus members of the Five oClock Club and Gridiron Club in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
J. "Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Knox
Raleigh
Moore
Tox
Republican National Congressional Committee
Roosevelt
Taft
Fairbanks
Cannon
Burton
Ohio
Cochran
New York
Watson
Landis
Indiana
McKinley
Lowden
Tlinots
Ransdell
The
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Sims
Tennessee
Smith
District Committee
Frank D. la Lanne
National Board of Trade
Five o'Clock Club
Gridiron Club
Washington
No Promise To Pringe Sister In Law Over Sagan Affair
Washington Post special describes Anna Gould and Prince Helen de Sagan denying any engagement. A family mediator reportedly reconciled relatives except George Gould, with Mme Gould delaying travel. The couple dined at a New York home, rode in a motorcar, and faced questions about church and papal dispensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gould
Sagan
Church
Washington Post
New York
Anna Gould
Prince Helen de Sagan
Gould
Mince
Shea
Vrance
Tin
Aes
Edwin Gowlds
Madame Gould
Cgoull
Trot Springs
Mme. Gould
Vier Morse
Ae Sagan
The
Waldorf
St. Regis
Mme Gould
Tyler Mors
Snfermobile
Mime
Mme
Shte
Conference Plans Taken Up At Pan American Meeting
The Executive Committee of the Pan American Committee met at the International Bureau of the American Republics to discuss the next American Conference in Buenos Aires in 1910. Subcommittees were named to prepare memoranda as part of the relations between the United States and Latin American republics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
International Bureau of the American Republics
Pan-American Committee
Secreot
William Z. Buch
S. Rowe
Charles B. Landis
William E. Curtis
John Jett
International
Buenos
Robert Bacon
Henry G. Davice Cairman
John Barrett
Franna J. Franes
Jose F. Godey
William Curtis
Buchanan to Lead Mexican Trip for Central American Visit
William I. Buchanan and Ambassador Creel set out from Washington to Chihuahua Mexico to form a special embassy to Central American republics. They will meet the international court of arbitration in San Jose Costa Rica and visit capitals along the route before proceeding to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam I. Buchanan
Sador Creel
Mexico
Washington
Chihuahua
Buchanan
Ambassador Creek
Central America
International Court of Arbitration
San Jose
Coste Rica
Weather Conditions Districtwide Mixed Rain Snow and Colder Changes
The Weather Bureau reports a broad low mood across the district with rain extending from the Middle Mississippi Valley to the Ohio Valley and Upper Lake region, snow in parts of Minnesota and Colorado, and fair weather in the Deep South. Colder temperatures spread Wednesday and Thursday, with wind shifts along coasts and variable conditions across regions, plus detailed hourly readings and sunshine data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Cent. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Plateau
Minnesota
Wyoming
Colorado
Ohio Valley
Upper Lake Region
Lowti Lake
Allastte
Miselzsinpi
Plats
Middle
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Middle West
Texas
Misssippi
Ohio
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
Atlantic
Mississippi River
New England
South Atlantic Coast
West Gulf Coast
Avnsk
Lake Michigan
Optimistic WV senator: demand for timber fuels revival
Senator Elkins of West Virginia urged a gradual but clear recovery in business as lumber demand rises and rail passenger traffic improves. He noted fewer idle railroad cars, stronger exports, and improved confidence, while warning politics and Bryanism could delay gains and that rail bond borrowing remains tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
West Virginia
Eee
Morgantown and
Kingwood
Taft Defeated at Dover Republican Convention in 1908
Dover Delaware April 7 The Republican convention carried without instructions with a viva voce vote defeating the Taft slate for the presidential nomination. State organization led by U S Senators Du Pont and Richardson controlled the meeting and supported Roosevelt era policies and tariff revision. Delegates named Henry A Du Pont Harry A Richardson Preston Lea Hiram R Burton Walter Hoffecker John G Townsend with alternates Coleman Du Pont L Heisler Ball William Denny William Elison L A Drexler Charles L Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Dover
Det
Chicas
Unite States
du Pont
Richardson
Roosevelt
United States
Henry A. du Pont
Harry A. Richardson
Preston Lea
Hiram R. Burton
Walter O. Hoffecker
John G. Townsend
T. Coleman du Pont
L. Heisler Ball
William D. Denny
William Elison
L. A. Drexler
Charles L. Moore
Eight Votes For Taft Immediate Tariff Revision
Huron 8 D April 7 Republican State Convention adopts platform backing Taft nomination and tariff revision to free lumber coal and iron under monopoly control. Delegates to Chicago chosen with resolutions praising Roosevelt and urging expansion of Interstate Commerce Commission powers and anti trust enforcement. Democrats instruct Bryan for presidential nomination. Lee and Pettigrew maneuvering for Senate and governorship bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
William Hart
Coe I. Crawford
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Doc S. Crawford
E. L. Sent
K. O. Stand
AL W. Fwert
C. H. Dillon
A. L. Lockhart
Ret. Grimso
P. H. O'Neal
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Taft
Railway Rate Law
Interstate
Emerce Commission
Congress
Bryan
Mitchell
William Jennings Bryant
Lees
United States Senate
Lee
Senator Pettigrew
Leem
Socialists Speak For Reds In South Dakota Convention
Pierre April 7 The state convention of the Socialist party nominated a state ticket and delegates to the national convention. Resolutions denounce suppression of free speech by barring papers from malls without a hearing and the use of troops in peaceful states. Delegates wore red badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Socialist Party Today
Rational Socialist
Founder's Bust Presented to Y M C A in London
Ambassador Reid announces acceptance of a bust by Frampton honoring Sir George Williams founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. Donors of the New York headquarters building express warm appreciation at Queen's Hall during the April 7 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Young Men's Christian Association
Queen's Hall
Enesador Reid
New York
Frampton
George Williams
Reid
Bryan Answers Taft on Philippine Policy and Officeholders
Denver April 7 Whitem J Bryan defends his stance on the Philippine question in response to Secretary Tafts Omaha address. He argues the Senate nearly backed independence, saving over 500 million in expenses, and criticizes Taft for omitting key parts of his plan. Bryan denounces officeholding expansion and patronage in nominating the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cal
Taft
Philippine
Whtem J. Bryan
Omaha
Senate
Bryan
Spain
Philippines
Philppines
We Can Win If You Step Aside Says Giles Letter
In Chicago April 71, W A J Giles of Concord New Hampshire urges Gov John A Johnson of Minnesota to withdraw from the Democratic presidential race to aid Bryan. Giles cites New Hampshire and New England gloom and argues a withdrawal could let a regular Democratic nominee win, resisting any aggression while signaling broader party support for a united fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
St. Paul
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. A. J. Giles
Concord
N. H. Giles
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Giles
New Hampshire
New England
Henry F. Hollis
Winston Churchill
Taft
Gofert
Vic
Roach Abell Charged With Cocaine Sale By Inspector
Roach Abell a druggist of 529 Four and a half street southwest was arrested yesterday afternoon by J W Van Zant pharmacy inspector and Policeman Hay ney of the Fourth precinct on charges of selling cocaine in violation of pharmacy regulations. He was released on 200 collateral pending his police court appearance. The Fourth precinct police say further charges under the pure food and drugs regulations may follow, Dr L F Kebler chief of the drug laboratory has taken up the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach Abell
J. W. van Zant
Hayney
L. F. Kebler
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Woman Dies From Heat Second Victim This Spring
Jesse Valentine, 40, of 197 V Street NW, died after heat exposure near Seventh Street and Florida Avenue NW around 3 PM. She was admitted to Creedman’s Hospital but could not be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Valentine
V Street
Seventh Street
Florida Avenue
Creedman’s Hospital
Abruzzi Marriage Rumor Prompts Royal Formal Denials
Rome dispatch reports Duke of Aosta and Duke of Abruzzi arriving for a family council amid talk of Abruzzi wed Miss Elkins. Washington telegrams say Abruzzi may be rear admiral this autumn. editorials deny engagement plans as conjecture and urge silence on marriage timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rome
Duke of
Abruzzi
Washington
Kate
Miss Elkins
Family Council
Tribuna
Abruzzi-Elkinas Mar-Riagé
Council of the Royal Familly
Hotel guest list by city and names across states
A long list of hotel guests and accompanying names by city, state, and country town, detailing visitors at notable hotels in Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond Raleigh Denver Greenwich Hartford and more, including naval personnel. The roster cites guests and their associated properties such as St James Ebbitt Willard and Shoreham, with many individuals listed by full names and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
A. Bowles
Bt. James
Boston
F. B. Tuck
St. James
Charles P. Ba- Yelle
Julius Neltom
Raleigh
A. B. Cliley
A. T. Estabrook
Norman W. Bingham
New Willard
Desi Mazes
Misees May
Ruth Montgomery
Ebbitt
Shicago—Willam
H. Brintwell
Samuel DP. Snow
M. D. Kardia
William F. McLaughlin
Arington
New York City
Roy Valentine
Charles Bauschal
L. H. Reitzenstein
Metropolitan
Mrz
W. Scherr
A. Kefl- Berman
Edmund A. Raymond
Alfred Garbe
J. G. Ricks
Renahan
G M._ Geis
A. L. Eisensteedi
W. Lyndon
William V. Dee
H."z. Walley
Rose Halley
John Greene
H. Johnston
G Mabringer
Alfred Pach
James R. Hows
Willem T. Manon McCarthy
William C. Giles
A. L. Terhune
Arlington
William H. Kendall
Alice Kendall
Shoreham
Philadelphia
Plummer
Harry Ziegler
W. J. Bell
M. Krew
New Willand
Jane Wallingmyre
Riggs
Pittsburg
Richmond
A. T. Saute
J. T. Hogg
E. Hoge
California
Mina B. B. Brown
Howard J. Patten
Los Angeles
Colorado
O. L. Smith
Louis Hough
Denver
A. M. Stevenson
Connecticut
KE. P. Holly
Greenwich
William FB
Colt
New London
Mere
Albert M. Kohn
Hartford
Georgia
Ratpi
BR. Belcher
Bainbridge
James
P. D. Langdon
Augusta
Indiana
M. P. Laing
Logansport
Iowa
B. W. Lacy
Dubuque
Kentucky
F. B. Nimemacher
Loutaville
B. Hayes
Frankfort
Maine
Pauline G. Savage
Bangor
H. M. Slater and
Bar Harbor
Massachusetts
F. W. Cary
Worcester
Metropolien
W. S Tart
Whitineslle
Michigan
N. T. Walcott
Port Huron
Missouri
Goodwin Lathrop
Kansas City
New Jersey
Stephen Parson
Mles Parson
Morristown
Schroeder
Engiewood
A. A
Recovery Hopes Rise From McCreary Wound
Thomas McCreary New York horseman lies in George Washington University Hospital after being shot by Alabama Representative Heflin. Early today he showed slight improvement after Mondays operation on his right leg though jaw locks and tube feeding persist. Doctors warn recovery remains uncertain. if he dies Heflin could face manslaughter charges instead of assault with a dangerous weapon. Mrs McCreary remains at his bedside amid nervous strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCreary
New York
Representative Heflin
Alabama
George Washington University Hospital
J. J. Wharton
McCreary
Dr. Wharton
Former Justice A Thief in Waterbury Burglary Case
Kerrill Kimberley, 35, of Goshen, known as a trusted citizen, was arrested in Waterbury on a bench warrant for numerous burglaries. He confessed to stealing from about a dozen locations including summer cottages owned by Mrs. M. A. Beach of New Haven and Mrs. Core A. Scott, and property of the Fred Winsted Hosiery Company. He cited an irresistible impulse to steal, claiming mental struggle, while previously serving as grand juror and active in church and Granges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Kerrill Kimberley
Goshen
Kimberly
M. A. Beach
New Haven
Core A. Scott
Fred Winsted
Atlantic Monthly to Change Hands in July
Boston April 7 Houghton Mifflin will transfer the Atlantic Monthly on July 1 to a new company formed by Brety Sedgwick D Appleton MacGregor Jenkins Wald o Forbes and Rogers Pierre of Mil on Bliss Perry will remain editor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Monthly
Boston
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Brety Sedgwick
D. Appleton & Co
MacGregor Jenkins
Waldo E. Forbes
Rogers Pierre
Milon
Bliss Perry
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Gannon
Mr. Payne
Peter
Payne
Peters
Abralvon L. Briek
Eaa Poo
Cavalry
Ray
Cannion
William I. Buchanan
Senor Creel
Peace Mission
Devilie
Davenport
Tow
Colo
Hes Moines Iowa
Galveston
Tex
Red
Helena
Mont
Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksonville
Kansas
Cit Mobs
Little Ho Ark Ka
Marquette
Mich
Memphis, Tenn
New Orleans
North Platte
Nebran Ag
Salt Lake City
Utah
St. Louis
Minn
Springfeld
Vicksboro
Mise
Portland
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Potomac
Shenandoah
England
Uny
Fidence
South Dakota Convention
Ambassador Reid
London Association
Orient
U. S. Treasury
Japan Sr
Ee Lae
Japan Art Association
United States Navy
Adolphus Andrews
Heflin
Ayautac Ital UA UG
Hihi
Sherwood
Pen Borris
John Wedderburn Co
F Street
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