Publicity Bill Moves in Congress Amid New York Exposures
In Congress the House committee ordered a favorable report on the McCall campaign publicity bill despite prior dissension. Democrats back the measure while Republicans oppose certain provisions, including limits on private funding and campaign organization. The Belmont rallying cry cites New York exposure as a turning point, with debate over reporting campaign contributions and presidential election rules continuing to unfold.
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Sret Rauimay
New Lork
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Ds Praseldy
New Loris Grand Jury
Karizali
Open Letter Urges Lower Parcel Rates by Postal Service
The Postal Progress League led by James I. Owles calls on Congress to restore third class rates for mail matter and argues rural parcels should be posted as cheaply as printed books. It cites support from Connecticut Rhode Island and Massachusetts and asks House and Senate postal committees to act. Washington April 21.
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Prominent Scientists Gather for Annual NAS Meeting
Members of the National Academy of Sciences met yesterday at the Smithsonian Institution for their annual meeting. President Ira Remsen presided as routine business opened the session with afternoon papers on scientific subjects. The gathering will continue for several days with two daily sessions and includes notables such as Charles D Walcott, W H Welch, Weir Mitchell, George W Till, Joseph Puddings, Horace Wells, Thomas Chamberlain, A Allen, and Lewis Pose among others.
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National Academy of Sciences
Ira Remsen
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Wiliam Kenry Welch
Weir Mitchell
John Shin
New York Public Library
George
Joseph Puddings
Emily
Chicago University
Horace LT Wells
Yale
Thomas « Chamberlain
Allen
Amencan Museum of Natural History
Lewis
Dutley Observatory
Altany Noy
Senate Debates Dismissal of Negro Soldiers and War Funding
Congress convenes as Senator Warner defends dismissing Black soldiers from the Twenty- Fifth Infantry over the Brownsville affair. A new appropriation bill is called up while debates condemn sending Daffleshir Beet around the world and urge funding four battleships. The Cannon resolution to form a special committee on the paper trust is adopted as the House schedules a noon meeting.
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House committee probes submarine boat charges in New Orleans
In executive session the House committee investigating Lilley’s submarine boat charges questioned Western Union and Postal Telegraph managers in New Orleans to verify if Lake of the Lake company received telegrams during a prior visit. The panel also sought Electric Company contracts and Fore River Shipbuilding papers on Holland boat costs and pricing by government entities, with adjournment until Thursday.
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Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Steering Committee Dashes Roosevelt Plan in Senate
Republican Senate steering committee rejects major Roosevelt proposals including Sherman act amendments and currency legislation. They authorize only two new battleships despite House wishes for four, limit child labor measures to the District of Columbia, and delay extensive appropriation bills. Senator Beveridge argues for a broader program.
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No Citizenship For Reds In War on Anarchists
Chicago April 21 One hundred and fifty four men have had their rights of citizenship revoked by the courts in the war on anarchists. Judge Pinckney canceled naturalization papers for fifty five men suspected of anarchistic ties and last week Judge Ball canceled papers for ninety nine individuals who failed to take an oath denying any association with groups seeking to overthrow the government.
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Judge Pinckney
Grape Nuts Promise Beyond Quick Breakfast Use
The advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as more than a mere breakfast food, claiming it delivers all nourishing elements of wheat and barley for rapid absorption to rebuild brain and nerve cells. It asserts the product fuels thinking and action and enhances appetite with its flavor.
Cushman mocks Williams in House as Democrats eyed free silver plan
In a humorous floor speech representative Cushman of Washington derided Minority Leader Williams and the Democratic filibuster. He urged the minority to back free coinage of silver, government railroad ownership, and oppose what he called peanut politics. The exchange sparked laughter and a spirited session.
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Callers at White House April 21
Senators Dolliver of Iowa Clapp of Minnesota and Daniel of Virginia plus Frank Braynor a life saver are listed among callers at the White House on Tuesday April 21 in a brief community note.
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Iowa
Clapp
Mitanesota
Daniel
Virginia
Frank Braynor
Ife
Currency Commission Bill Reported By House Banking Panel
Chairman Fowler presented a report from the House Banking and Currency Committee favoring a broad currency commission. The plan would create a six economist majority commission with balanced regional and class representation to craft a scientific, sound currency system redeemable in specie. The committee expects swift bi house approval and broad public support for a modern, efficient financial framework.
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
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United States
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Anu
Newspapermen protest paper trust price controls
Representatives of 774 daily newspapers at the Associated Press meeting ask the President and Congress for immediate relief from combinations of paper makers. They protest proposed relief bills and accuse census price figures of misleading the public. A federal grand jury nears action on wrapping paper firms over restraint of trade concerns.
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United States
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Lim
Paper trust inquiry vote split along party lines
The House adopted a six member select committee to investigate the paper trust and wood pulp amid a party line split. Democrats led by Mr Williams voted against the resolution, alleging it would whitewash tariff issues and target Herman Ridder, while Republicans backed the probe. The measure passed 184 to 110.
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Tennessee
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Pennsylvania
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Warner Defends Administration In Defense Of Brownsville Troops
Missouri Senator Warner challenged race prejudice claims linked to the Brownsville Twenty-fifth Infantry discharge. He argued the soldiers’ guilt and praised Negro soldiers’ valor while condemning violence and urging equal justice, noting no evidence that President acted due to color.
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New Pension Act Boosts Widows and Veterans
The new pension act effective April 19 increases monthly benefits for 2105 widows and pensioners under $12 by $4, automates the raise, and expands aid to Civil War, Mexican War, and Indian War beneficiaries. The request to Congress totals over 62 million dollars, six million more than the 1893 appropriation.
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Japanese Honor American Banquet for David Murray
A Tokyo banquet on April 21 honored the late American adviser David Murray for his services to Japan from 1887 to 1905. Attended by 10 pupils professors and pioneer educators the event celebrated his foundational influence on Japan’s modern education system.
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Pennsylvania Railroad plans sale of new securities
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has nearly completed plans to issue new securities. The sale is expected to be announced tomorrow and will be offered to Kuhn, Loeb & Co and syndicate. Most bankers expect bonds and a total around 40 million dollars, with 49 million in treasury of the 200 million authorized.
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New York
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Kuhn, Loeb & Or To & Syndicate
Nation to Attend Hearing on Prohibition Bills Today
Temperance advocate Mrs Nation is expected to appear at the 10 o clock hearing on prohibition bills before the House District Committee in Washington. She visited the committee offices yesterday to obtain information, and her presence may signal a clash as wets and anti prohibitionists assemble in force in the House office building this morning.
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Carrie Nation
Washington
House District Committee
Nation
Secret Service Abuse Faces Sundry Civil Bill Probes
Assistant Chief Moran testifies before the House Appropriations Committee on a sundry civil bill proposing a ban on loaning government Secret Service personnel to other departments. The hearing reveals widespread use of agents for divorce inquiries and other tasks, with records kept by the Secret Service Bureau. Moran notes detachments remain under Secret Service control and questions the practice’s legality and oversight.
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Measure Constitutional Says Liability for Employers Backed
Announcement from the White House reports Attorney General Bonaparte finds the measure constitutional The plan would make employers liable for injuries to employees beyond railroads and would apply to common carriers The Illinois representative Suibar g says he will seek to extend liability to all carriers The bulletin notes many nations have enacted worker compensation statutes with broad employer liability The US lags behind Europe in this area
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Chief Wilkie Denies Secret Service Used in Divorces
Chief Willie declared that the Secret Service Bureau is employed only for violations of federal statutes and not for gathering evidence in divorce cases or family disputes. He denied any use of private detective agencies by government agents.
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