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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1916

Page

10

Nearing Vote on Army Plan to Fertilizer Plant Debate

Senators push toward final action on a broad defense bill including an atmospheric nitrogen plant. Hardwick attacks a government sale to farmers while interlocking corporations are blamed as chief beneficiaries. Debate centers on funding, constitutional concerns, and wartime power uses with industry and agriculture links.

Hardwick

Deadlock in Washington-Virginia railway strike at Emmert’s talks

A wage readjustment and improved working conditions dispute caused a strike by Washington and Old Dominion Railway workers. W B Emmert refused to meet as a union, offering talks only with individual employees. The union’s Stand Solid campaign, large rallies, and affidavits mark a tense standoff as service suspends at key terminals. Officials say a new timetable by June 1 1916 would reflect wage changes while Falls Church division largely unaffected. About 50 workers from Division 699 participated in the Ballston Va meeting.

Washington and Old Dominion Railway W. B. Emmert Road Terminal Station William B. Emmert W. C. Shertzer M. F. Patterson W. C. Sheriger O. F. Carson Ernest Putnam W. H. Foote Emmert Mr. Emmert Tammert Washington-Virginia Falls Church Ballston Division

Congress News In Brief Form Peachment Charges And Budgets

Congress heard impeachment moves against a man as a select committee of the War Department opened hearings. Testimony from subcommittee members and a pending army appropriation and defense reports dominated the session. War and Navy departments reported on Pacific defenses, ships, coast fortifications, and 60,000 dollars sought for wireless stations. A bureau for oil statistics was urged, while a proposed investigation into the New York Cotton Exchange sought to uncover bear control. Other items included appeals over government employment appeals, and motions regarding postmaster appointments and civil service reform.

Folse Leaya Tegard Calfornia Pacific Coast Congress War and Navy Departments Navy Pacific Fleet California Carter Oklahoma Mines Committee New York Cotton Exchange Bayard Mackey Terday Rosslyn Heflin Alabama Thejang A. Sidney Francis House Interstate Commerce Committee Boykina

Favors Philippine bill calls Islands a menace

Chairman Jones warns the Philippines would be the US vulnerable point in any war and cost of defense would rise to millions. Insular committee backs passage of the Philippine independence bill as Senate did, with Clarke amendment to withdraw sovereignty in four years and empower the President to move toward a free government. A minority report will follow.

Jones United States House Insular Senate Clarke Europe Asia Congress Philippines

Plea for Postal Pensions Drives Lawmakers Talk

Forty representatives urged the House postal committee to report the Griffin bill for annual pensions of 600 dollars to superannuated postal employees. Representative Taggart of Kansas argued that funds are wasted on battleships while small clerks are cut from rolls in the name of economy.

House Postal Committee Taggart Kansas

Army and Navy Changes of the Day

Maj. Leo F Forter, retired, reenters active duty as acting quartermaster. Several officers receive duty transfers and leaves while ships and tugs move between ports. notes include detachments, medical leave, and assignments to commands in Hawaii, California, New York, and Washington.

Leo F. Forter Fort Mackenzie Wic Quartermaster Corps Chauncey Zamboanga Jolo Jacob Jones Tampa Key Kearsarge Philadelphia Boston Ozark Hampton Toads Rappahannock Spit Ammen Smithtown Bay Whitestone Landing Blakely Newport Burrows New York Yard Charleston San Francisco McCall Rosebank Oregon Perry San Pedro Peery San Togo Pratrie Santiago Pratri Guentamomo Supply Honolulu Wheeling Vera Cros Whipple Wahipple San Diego Active Naval Training Station Navy Yard Mare Island Cal Solace Washington Guantaname Bay New York

Allen Foot Ease Foot Bath Powder Ad

Antiseptic powder for foot bath claims to relieve tired aching feet and swelling. Marketed as a substitute for leather shoes and helpful for sore feet with corns and calluses, with a trial package offered by Allen. Address given in New Street, likely a local shop advertisement.

E Allen Allen le Hoy

Legislative Budget Report Shows Modest Increase in Appropriation

The legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill was reported to the Senate with only minor new legislation and a net increase of $578,213. House action set total appropriations at $37,616,049 while department estimates for next year total $46,230,887. The State Department counselor becomes undersecretary, ranking next to the Secretary. A law clerk for the Supreme Court justices is authorized at up to $3,600 each. Senate amendments limit salaries above $2,000 to a single salary per employee, with retired officers exempt. The bill also lets department heads lease fireproof offices for up to five years, with Justice limited to $26,000 yearly and Labor to $24,000.

Senate House State Department The Supreme Court Army Navy Department of Justice Lana Department of Labor

Hotel Bellmen Hold Twelfth Annual Ball in Washington

The hotel bellmen of Washington held their twelfth annual ball last night at the Old Masonic Temple on Ninth and F streets NW. More than 150 couples attended. M. Miller chaired the arrangements committee, assisted by F. D. Butler, J. J. Johnson, C. C. Tallant, W. C. Brown, H. Brown, M. Rhodes, H. Nicholson, R. Dunlavan, N. Nelligan, P. T. O'Connor, R. Morris, McKenna, C. Callahan and J. S. Phillips.

Belmen Washington Dieht Old Masonic Temple Ninth M. Miller F. D. Butler J. J. Johnson C. C. Tallant W. C. Brown H. Brown M. Rhodes

District Court News Covers Damages Suit And Probate Filings

Annie K Roys filed a $10000 suit in District Supreme Court after injuring herself on icy steps at Union Station. Edward Henkel seeks to be executor over Alice Henkel 6332.48 in stocks and bonds and 3324 real estate. Barker estate valued at 50000 in personal property and 4300 real estate. Lottie Cave sues for Massachusetts avenue property rights. Amicus arguments over National Rifles Armory license indicate ministerial duties vs police power discretion.

Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Union Station Annie K. Roys District Supreme Court George A. Berry Rossa F. Downing Edward Henkel Alice Henkel Oscar Nauch South Hanson Maia Albert &. Barker Ellen B. Barker Bowen Barker Frank Stetson Gilbert W. Cave Massachusetts Avenue Lottie Cave Henry G. Thomas Crandal Mackey William C. Ashford Edward Davidson Richards National Rifles Armory Justice Gould Court of Appeals Bates & Co Drake Stephens Davidson Wilton J. Lambert R. H. Xeatman Justice McCoy Annie Straub BR. N. Donaldson Mary A. Topham Anna Topham H. Merillat Ella S. Lyon W. C. Engilab Frederick Anna A. Topham George W. Liomin Loretta M. Liomin F. B. Filoves Hosetts Johnson H. I. Quinn Ellen Sulhivan Brandnburg & Brandenburg Margaret Tudge Ellen George C. Gertman James F. Barbour Will Bled Quene Nauck Albert S. Barker Will Abraham Coates Point Guardian Aisi L. Barker A. S. Worthing' Ston Jane Robert Hert Ian E. F Calladay Josiah Shaw Paul Slemno Alonso A. Rowley A. Pages Frances Martin Nelson Wiltan Eppa P. McDonald

Real Estate Transfers Across Washington D C Districts

A ledger of property transfers lists buyers and trustees across multiple DC neighborhoods including Mount Pleasant Penn Avenue Northwest Mount Pleasant Heights Randle Highlands and more. Transfers show lot numbers square references and modest stamps or fees with several entries noting trustees and plaintiff attorneys.

Pennsylvania Avenue Guy H. Johnson Et al Ralph P. Barnard Justin M. Chamberlin Mount Pleasant Joseph A. Roth David J. Dunigan Laura A. Ble Lee Spire Comveynance Laura A George H. Ellis Pleasant Plains G. Carpenter Joanna D. Carpenter Mount Pleasant Heights Patton R. Gordon Paul B. Pierce Randle Highlands Washington Loan and Trust Company Enola ¢. Bain North Grounds Columbian University National City Real Estate Corporation Josephy A. Carey Baul Mary D. Shipley T al John H. Stadtler Norman E. Ryan North Randle Highlands American Security and Trust Company E. J. Cosby Iva J. Baker Linda Geanter Kenilworth Allen W. Mallory McLeod Harvey LA Droit Park John C. Kemmta Toe George Ata Consnetiori Avenum Highlanps John Quill Et al Connecticut Avenue Fighingen Company Petworth Heber L. Thornton Et al Trustees Bers C. Caldwell F. Sleman Shannon & Lucha Eliza Vy. Wrenn Arthur T. Brice Herbert T. Et Morton J. Sachs M Street Herbert T. Shannon Harry Wardman Thomas P. Bones Moret Plesant—Herry Wardman William J. Brower John H. Nee Mount Tebasan William Z. Brower Tessie J. Motler

Bethlehem Steel warns on armor plant policy

Bethlehem Steel Company urges Congress to consider broader public policy before funding a government armor plate plant. The company stresses national defense and economy, offering its expertise and facilities as potential alternatives to new government facilities. CHAS. M. Schwab serves as chairman and Eugene G. Grace as president.

Bethlehem Steel Company United States Chas. M. Schwab Eugene G. Grace

Supreme Court session flags numerous admissions and cases

The Daily Legal Record lists a long Supreme Court session with admitted practitioners from multiple states, case numbers and arguments. It covers district equity divisions, ongoing hearings, motions, alimony, bankruptcies, probate matters, and extensive docket notes, along with criminal and civil filings and calendar details.

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