Joseph Patten corner myth debated by grain delegates
A House agriculture hearing debated the Patten wheat corner claim, with J C Merrill defending Patten as benevolent. Delegates from grain exchanges argued against antioption bills, noting there was no real corner and misapprehensions tied to Joseph’s 3500 year old operations. They outlined safeguards to prevent delivery failures and warned farmers could lose if new limits pass.
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Senate Fight Over Sloan Nomination Opens Next Friday
The battle to confirm Richard E. Sloan as Federal judge for Arizona moves to a Senate judiciary committee hearing next Friday. Witnesses will be heard as Sloan faces accusations, while senators dispute executive session resolutions and protest moves linger in Congressional matters.
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Bacon Presides In Senate As Presidential Pro Tempore
Senate in Washington elected Bacon of Georgia as President pro tempore after a brief delay. Senator Gallinger pressed for formal recognition while a long deadlock continued on a permanent pick for the temporary post amid partisan tensions.
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Fears Loss in Free Sugar Policy Impact
Assistant Secretary of State Trunting ton Wilson testified before the Senate Noanca committee that free sugar would abrogate the United States Cuba trade accord and harm the Cuban market where U S goods reach 80 million annually. State Department expert Charles M Pepper noted Cuban trade has risen since reciprocity took effect. Senate member Chamberlain argued the Supreme Court vetoes Congress power over interstate relations in commerce between employer and employee.
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Utilities Bill Framed for Senate Action This Week
A public utilities measure, shaped by revisions sought by Senators Reed Works and Pomerene, will be reported to the Senate late this week with a strengthened utilities commission and broader control over stock issues and cross company operations. District officials held a committee meeting. Works praised the new form as substantially radical.
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Nebraska Senate Fight Details and Spending Report
The Nebraska senatorial primary pits Brown against Norris with modest campaign funds. Brown reported spending 360 dollars with 0 for state committee dues, the rest on telegraph, telephone, printing and postage. Norris showed 515 dollars for postage, labor, and printing speeches. Nebraska primaries set for April 19.
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District Measures Delayed By Indian Bill Postponement
By unanimous consent the District measures were postponed in the House until Thursday on the District day. Representative Johnson requested the delay to allow the Indian affairs committee to proceed with the Indian appropriation bill.
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Indian Affairs Committee
Owen Urges Road Measure In Senate Speech
Senator Owen of Oklahoma urged passage of Swannon's bill to appropriate sixty thousand dollars annually for five years to aid state and local road improvements. The measure would authorize cooperation between the national government and states where such roads may be established.
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Millionaire's Rise and Fall Tied to Fraud Order
In St Louis, E G Lewis testifies in US district court about building a multi million dollar empire from publishing ventures and banking. He says the fraud order by the Post Office Department in 1900 began his decline, halting mail, contracts, and ad revenues, with large stockpiles of letters blocked and major advertising holds lost. Rabat forces clash with rebels near Marrakech in a thirteen hour engagement as French troops advance.
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Indiana Primary Frauds Debate Fuels Taft Roosevelt Clash
Analysis from Indianapolis shows Taft won cleanly in Indiana despite Roosevelt accusations of fraud. The piece notes Taft leads in delegates at large and district contests, with roosevelt challengers filing late and claiming misdeeds. It details ward results, statewide margins, and the absence of organized rump conventions by Taft supporters.
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Roosevelts Fight For Delegates In Indiana Convention
The Indiana state convention featured a Taft majority on roll calls while Roosevelt delegates contested seats in several districts. Roosevelt bolted after unseating five Jeffersonville delegates. Taft won most districts despite Roosevelt attempts to overturn seats. Taft carried eight of thirteen districts overall, Roosevelt four, with disputes surrounding six districts.
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Supply Bills Hold Up as Policy Clash Delays Adjournment
Democratic leaders press economy in House while Senate pushes liberal raises in annual appropriation measures. District of Columbia funding faces a key test as bills move to conference amid disputes over school construction funding, charity and corrections, and military appropriations. Nominations include Edward M. Bainter for Porto Rico education commissioner and Earle L. Hunter for Tuncay postmaster. Townsend named U.S. marshal of Delaware replacing Swain after bribery charges surfaced.
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Doctor Kindred Holds Local Clinic in Congress on Trachoma
Dr John Joseph Kindred of Long Island City, a sanitarium founder and nervous disease expert, addressed a House clinic about Indian trachoma funding. Using an artificial eye and diagrams, he argued for a trachoma hospital in Oklahoma, drawing mixed reactions from reporters and members.
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Illinois Primaries Forecast Amid Roosevelt and Taft Battle
Washington Post report from Chicago on April 8 covers late Illinois primary forecasts by campaign managers. Roosevelt supporters claim broad district wins and strong margins, while Taft backers predict majorities in most districts. La Follette hopefuls expect a large vote, Wilson aides anticipate a Wilson victory in Illinois’ delegation. Weather for polling day expected favorable with high turnout anticipated. woman suffrage referendum also on ballots in Chicago.
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Home Treatment for Wrinkled Skin and Ballow
A reader asks about a home remedy approach to reduce wrinkles and sallowness of skin using a wax sold at a drug store and a saxo team solution with warm water. The suggested routine includes applying a cold cream at night without rubbing and peeling it off in the morning, plus a daily saxo team mixture to the face for several weeks to improve tone and youthfulness.
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Wickedest Man in the United States Visits Caledonia and Lockport
About 40 magn senv vos and girlg from Caledonia and Lockport N Y introduced to former Speaker Uncle Joe Cannon yesterday. Cannon left the House grinning as he joked about his reputation and visitors lining up to see him. Osborn Denies Ambition Lansing Mich April 8 Gov Henry P. Osborn states he will not seek reelection and has no plans for higher office or to be a delegate to the Republican convention.
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Diet and Health Hints Diet for Endurance by Bowles
Food specialist Br T J Allen reports F H Grubb of the British Vegetarian Cycling Club rode 100 miles in under five hours. Excluding fresh meat is urged for better health and performance, with dietetic training aiding marathon preparation. European records credited to diet improvements, including an English tennis champion.
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