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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1910

Page

27

Senators Rally Over Sherman Rail Law Debates

In the Senate yesterday the railways debate centered on Attorney General Wickersham and Senator Borah. Nelson argued the Sherman antitrust law applies to railroads and defended enforcement, while critics warned against broad court powers to regulate railroad rates. Voting moved the railroad bill forward with amendments debated.

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Attracting Week at Washington Theaters and Vaudeville

A sprawling review of nightly showings across Capitol venues recounts long runs of The Midnight Sons burlesque with George Munroe and Harry Fisher, the Lion and the Mouse at the Academy, Bobby Burnit at Chase's, Jolson at Chase’s, and the Lyceum Dreamland Burlesquers. It notes star turns, chorus performances, and moving pictures, plus the new Philadelphia theater company’s debut and varied vaudeville acts drawing crowds.

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LICENSED MARRIAGE LISTS AND SUPREME COURT FEARS

A long list of licenses to marry is followed by discussion of possible Supreme Court appointments. The piece mentions various judges and names such as Van Devanter, Taft, Roosevelt, and others, noting circuits and potential confirmation timing. It also covers arguments for regional representation on the bench and anticipated October term considerations.

Hugnes Ted Tudge van Devanter van Devanter Securitioa Wyoming Commonwealth Flo Washington Hard Ames McKenna McKinley Bliss Interior Department Canada Mexico Roosevelt Taft Supreme Bench Hiscock Drews Tomkins Supreme Court of New York Crana Brooklyn Swayze Supreme Court of New Jersey Demer Supreme Court of Town Fourth Judicial Circuit Taney Maryland West Virginia Canotina North Carolina Supreme Court Coler Yautering Genas

Nomination list for Kent area ailed by messy OCR

A garbled post outlines nominations sent to a council, naming multiple judges, marshals, receivers, and officials with scattered place names such as Virginia, Guatemala, Rangoon, and New Brunswick. The text includes references to Kent and a governor race on the Republican ticket amid unclear details.

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Senate moves to drop men from army rolls

The Senate approved actions involving the War Department to discharge several men from army rolls for four months with possible prison terms. In related news, Breeding, Jr., under sentence for murder, awaits court action as a commission on conservation of natural resources gains authorization by the Newlands Act. The proposed National Commission on Conservation would include up to fifteen members serving three-year terms without pay, reporting to the president.

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Inquiry on $65,000 living cost study sent to Senate

The proposal seeks 65000 dollars to fund an investigation into rising living costs in distant communities. The measure was transmitted to the Senate for contingent expenses consideration.

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Trust Gases No Bar by Death of Justice Brower

The passage discusses the impact of Justice Brower's death on the trust cases involving the American Tobacco Company and the Standard Oil Company. It notes concerns about appointing someone previously connected to the cases, and mentions President Taft's stance on avoiding appointing officials connected to the lawsuits. The article implies a broad field of potential nominees resuming consideration of the disputes.

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Births and Names in Health Office Record

Health office birth record listing numerous entries of babies born to various couples including Henry Ryan and Mary Ryan, Lee Morris and Nellie Morris, and many others. The fragment shows names, relationships, and hospitals or locations, with scattered notes on hospitals and wards.

Menry Mary Ryan Gr. Roy Nellie Morris Mary N.cMacgitt Heary B Laurie M. Davenport Laboureau Marines Kelly Gtr Thomas W Clare Marcabury William H Hathie E Hackley John H Anna C. Nelpon

Fragmented Political Dialogue From an Early Senate Floor

A garbled OCR passage lists many senators and representatives across states, mingled with names like Lodge, Owen, Warren, Aldrich, and names of New York and Tennessee figures. It discusses a court decision, the Sherman antitrust law, and the Northern Securities case, noting justices in doubt and the court’s transfer of argument to a more complete tribunal.

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Man commits suicide after failed attempts at life in D C

Jamey Wheatley a government printing office employee attempted twice to die by his own hand. He shot himself in the breast at 6 PM near New Jersey Avenue and Street NW after leaving his home at 7 First Street NW earlier called to doctors he was weary of living and had contemplated taking his life. He was taken to Casualty Hospital with poor prospects.

Jamey Wheatley Wote Embloyéa First Street New . Jersey Avenue

Woman killed by fall from porch on front of home

Mrs Rosie Sparda ur, wife of Samuel Spardaur, was killed on the porch of her northwest Lo clock home shortly after 2 am. An unsteady line stretched across the stairway caused her to lean and the porch railing broke, throwing her to the ground from the third story rear porch about 40 feet high. The accident occurred while she was doing laundry, and the skull fracture proved fatal at the scene.

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District Bills in Congress Outline Uniform Warehouse Law

The district congress bills propose to standardize warehouse receipts law in the District, regulate building heights, amend the St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum incorporation to add corporators, tighten kidnapping penalties, establish juvenile services, direct extensions of the city and Suburban Railway line, and regulate electrical meter installation and inspection.

St. Vincent's Opphan Asylum Sitlte Cary

Devlin Exonerated as Senate Panel Ends Nomination Doubt

Senate committee ordered a favorable report on the renomination of Robert J. Devlin for district attorney of the Northern District of California after witnesses and evidence showed he acted without knowledge of a special agent report exonerating Dr. B. B. Perrin in land fraud cases. The committee criticized DOJ methods but cleared Devlin of responsibility and he is expected to be confirmed.

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Rough to Old Soldier Senator Probes Civil War Veteran

Senator Dick presented to the Senate a demand by J J Clark a Canton Ohio Grand Army veteran for an investigation of rough treatment he says he received trying to enter the Senate chamber on March 4. He was in Washington on his way home from Florida with his wife and another woman. A page told him the chamber was private and a man with a gold braid collar roughly hustled him away.

Senate J. J. Clark Canton Ohio Clark Washington Florida

Browning Gets Birthday Punch Bowl From New Jersey Delegation

Chief Clerk William J. Browning of the New Jersey House of Representatives turned 80 yesterday. A crowded private office scene followed a birthday visit from Rep. Loudenslager and the New Jersey delegation as a punch bowl was presented, with Browning joking about using it for showers.

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Army Orders of Captains and Lieutenants in Transit

A fragmented Army orders notice lists Capt Charles de F Grandler and First Lt Wattlem H Rose receiving postings to Schenectady and Southern artillery roles. It mentions Lt Frederickt Sreith reassigned from third company, with duties in New York and a general reorganization affecting several officers and stations including Fort Lawton, Fort Omaha, and signals corps postings.

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Naval officers and crew movements listed in discharge roster

A fragmentary naval record lists officers Suey, EM Brown and others placed on retired lists and notes assignments to ships and stations including Arclynd Saturn and Portmouth. It details movements of vessels such as Nascar, Potomac, and Indian Head routes with destinations including Guantanamo Boston Norfolk and Annapolis, amid scattered names and dates.

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Presidential Travel Record Totals Miles and Destinations

Summary of a New York World report outlining presidential travel figures since inauguration on March 4, 1909. It lists total miles, mileage for 1908 and three months of 1970, states and territories visited, Mexico as a foreign country, and modes of transportation including trains and automobiles. The note excludes parade mileage and automobiled miles during main itinerary.

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