Home Rule Debate Roasts Commissioners Leaders Clash Over District Streets
The article records heated exchanges in the House on home rule for the District. Hepburn condemns neglect of streets, Sims supports municipal self government, and officials face criticism for local governance while trustees defend the present system as best possible. Key quotes from Hepburn and Sims illustrate divergent views on federal vs local control.
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Caty
Sims
Hweopyun
Congress
FIC
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Gon
Maki
Ian Hepburn
House
Martari
Wegt
Opposed to Free Seeds by Louisville Board of Trade
The Louisville Board of Trade forwards resolutions to Kentucky’s Congressmen opposing seed gifts from members of Congress. Directors report the seed distribution to the public is of no value and adopt a resolution urging Kentucky’s representatives to oppose appropriations for the costly seed service.
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Tousville
Este Vu
Wigreas
Kentucky
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Compromise Talk On Statehood Bill For New Mex and Arizona
Conference committee plans next week to discuss a compromise on the statehood bill. House leaders favor a plan aligned with the Forake amendment, permitting New Mexico and Arizona citizens to vote jointly on admission at the elections for approving the constitution. House Representative Hamilton said no compromise had been proposed in the Reserve Committee and noted divergent House and Senate bills.
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Gulf Coast
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Winthrop Explains Lazy Bug Work In Tropics
Gor Winthrop testified before the House Committee on Insular Affairs explaining the so called lazy bug in the tropics. He described the creature as a parasite that travels from the feet to the bed and intestines and noted locals wear shoes to prevent energity. Governor Winthrop defended Porto Rican administration as Mallory proposes a rate bill amendment delaying ICC orders until final decree.
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West Point Funding Bill Advances for $1.5 Million Boost
The House Military Affairs Committee approved a favorable report on increasing West Point Military Academy funding by 1.2 million dollars. The action raises the total authorization for the academy’s building improvements and related costs.
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House Committee On Military Affairs
Miltary Academy
Gorky Discusses Russian Revolution and Future Government
In an interview aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Gorky answers questions on church roles in the revolution and the potential form of Russia’s government. He predicts a federation of national ties, criticizes Witte, and discusses Jews, exile plans, and his literary work while in America.
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Revell Defends Sculptor For Lafayette Statue Delays
Paris April 10 Alexander H Revell of Chicago vice president of the Lafayette statue committee reports satisfaction with Paul Bartlett’s progress on the Louvre commission. He notes a new model in sentiment and pose, a permanent pedestal finished since July, and promises statue completion this year despite delays. Also mentions Smoot investigation and Rep Reeder renomination in Kansas.
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Macedon
Labor Leaders Put Labor Aims Before Congress In City Feast
A large Central Labor Union gathering at the Typographical Temple heard J L Feeney preside as Sulzer and Green pledged unwavering loyalty to labor interests. Speakers criticized Speaker Cannon and the Republican majority while urging passage of child labor and compulsory education laws, and warned that labor must also push for Senate action.
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Naval ceremonies near at Annapolis April 2
Rear Admiral Sands met with Secretary Bonaparte to discuss John Paul Jones rites. Hazing cases of thirty midshipmen were debated with no action chosen. Navy limits ticketed attendance to three ladies plus a gentleman. children barred from the academy armor. Officials plan limited official visitors and a special train schedule for Annapolis day.
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Charleston cruiser trial prompts action on propellers
Commander C McR Winslow met with Navy Department officials about the Charleston key test over the Rockland course. The trial was not fully satisfactory due to screw pitch uniformity causing uneven power demands. changes are planned to begin immediately before Secretary Root sails around South America next July.
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Army Orders and Naval Movements Reported
Army leave and duty changes list four officers including Lieut Frank McTin Will and Capt Harry L Hawthorne with temporary coast artillery duty and examinations for promotion. Navy assignments include Ensisgt BoA Long and Sargeak W HW Recher in Washington and Connecticut for training, plus vessel movements from Dubuque to Monte Crist and others. Professor Evans ill at George Washington University Hospital. a health advice note touts Apitero as easy to digest.
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Apuero Breakfast Health Nutrient Boost Promises Energy
An old advertisement touts Apiterm Absit package as rich in vegetable iron to revitalize blood, brain, and body. It claims new energy will brighten life within a month and suggests consuming it with breakfast or lunch with talk or cream to suit taste. Sold by grocers nationwide.
Police Chiefs Meet Protests Against Pull in Washington Model
Hot Springs Arkansas April 10 thirteenth annual convention of the National Association of Chiefs of Police opened with a large turnout President Richard Sylvester of Washington DC led remarks on police growth and crime trends in advance nations prompting stronger organiz ation. He cited Londons Peel reforms as model while noting New Yorks elaborate system shapes US policing and urged non political support, journalist cooperation, and modern identification methods including fingerprinting to improve crime prevention and record keeping.
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Police Win Target Match At Minute Men Armory
The revolver target match between Citizens' Association police teams and police representatives raised funds for Lieut James A Moore's family. The Police won 784 to 705, with ten shots per string. Individual top scores followed, Private Burns 48 and W Holt 41.
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Eam
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General Buchanan to Retire From Active Service May ThirtyFirst
Announcement from the War Department states Brig. Gen James A Buchanan commanding the Department of Visayas Philippines Division will retire on May 31 at his own request Secretary Taft approved the retirement and a vacancy will be created in the brigadier generals list Shaw will attend an invitation in St Louis on April 26 by the Republican club of AUET.
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At the Hotels Baltimore and Philadelphia listings of guests
A dense, alphabetized roster of visitors and residents at hotels in Baltimore and Philadelphia, naming numerous individuals, couples, and their associated hotels and cities. The long list spans many states and includes recurring surnames, noting patrons at New Willard Shoreham and related establishments.
Officials Scan for Italian Anti Government Men In US
Officials report Italian anarchists arriving at Pacific and Atlantic ports in large numbers. Trojan government diplomats have informed the United States authorities and through San Francisco and Baltimore immigration offices of recent landing of Italian anarchists. Baltimore is described as quickly becoming an anarchistic center as consuls work to identify suspects and plan arrests.
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Man Convicted of Arson Commits Death in Jail Cell
Baltimore April 10 Special to The Washington Post Frederick T. Honuoger aged years convicted of arson died in city jail late tonight by cutting his arteries with a sharp edge of a brass fixture. The act was discovered shortly after and the jail staff initiated efforts to save him.
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