Embezzlers Immune Horton Astonishes Hearers
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Charles D Norton told the House committee that no law currently punishes officials who loot public funds and the bonding system is obsolete. He warned subordinates handle millions daily with little or no bonding, urging inquiry into Treasury protections and an overhaul of vaults and security.
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House Committee
Charles D. Norton
the Treasury
Treasury Department
United States
Treasury
Mr. Norton
Cong
New York
Morton
Tresaurery
Borda
Norte
Committee On Expenditures
Bt. Lovia
United States Treasury
Shackleford and
Fartholdt
Missouri
St. Louis
Norton
Huff of Greensburg to retire from Congress in 12 years of service
Col George F. Huff of Greensburg Pennsylvania announces he will not seek reelection after twelve years in Congress. He chairs the mines and mining committee and sits on post offices and post roads, enjoys Speaker Cannon's friendship, and has built a residence at 16 New Hampshire Avenue. His district remains safely Republican with no opposition yet.
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George F. Huff
Greensburg
Pennsylvania
Mines and Mining
Hurt
Col
Capoon
New Hampshire Avenue
Col. Hart
Hia Sons
Uchida Scouts War Talk Repre Sentative Sherwood's Reply
Representative Sherwood of Ohio spoke in the House against Hobson's naval policy and urged reasons that would prevent war with Japan. After the speech appeared in the Congressional Record, Sherwood sent it to Baron Uchida. Uchida replied praising the facts, noting Japan's tax burden, and urging that peace prevail.
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Sherwood
Hobson
Sher-wood
Ohio
House
United States
Japan
Congressional
Gen. Sherwood
Yamnye Uchida
Baron Uchida
House Demands Dates on Prisoners in Florence
The House passed a resolution urging the Attorney General to supply information to the House about the cases of Mexican agitators convicted and imprisoned at Florence Arizona for violating neutrality laws between the United States and Mexico.
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House
Florence
Ariz
United States
Mexico
Fowler
Tapmston
Spocker
Ious
Astorax
Mr. Fowler
Atetorney
Antonio F
Villarrsl
R. Flores Magoo
Liberado Rivers
Arizona
Russli
Texas
Toxas
Diabetes Cure Claims Target Public Hope in Sacramento Letter
A letter to Charles Newton, a Sacramento pharmacist, touts a diabetes cure via a product called Diabetes Compound. The sender and associates claim Newton’s hospital recovery proves efficacy, citing a trusted physician and Dr Reichert of San Francisco. They urge others to contact a Franciscan street address in San Francisco for the remedy.
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Elleva
Ton
Campounde
Charles Ae Newton
EP. HR Co
Sacramento
Gian Itz
Newton
Ham
Wawton
Eifea
Elmost
Ban
Diabotes
Theo. Reichert
Gan Franciaco
Retchert
Gua Franciaso
Middle Axe
Middle Axe'and Over Being, Cbt On Iiterature
Icharie Fulton
Atres Sar
Francis, Gahuloats
Diniaton Gasyeund
Fiagent
Aed
Amuay
Aesmu
Senate debates budget for investigation and committee reform
The Senate discussed an 85.00 authorization for further investigation of Yu control commodities and the power to name committees. A motion to reform rules and remove the Speaker’s authority was debated as Arizona corruption and neutrality law violations were noted.
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Senate
Ralfraed Dal
Reeny Lesso FP Elel Tons Stewie Faitic Cui S
Readable fragments describe a local event or notice with names and places, mentioning Stewie and Cui. The text reads as a damaged OCR fragment from a page segment, offering few clear facts beyond individual names and possible affiliations.
Peaceful Revolt Claim In Senate Over Railroad Bill
Town Senator asserts any party responsible for the railroad bill that allows traffic agreements before commission approval would be overwhelmed at the polls. Aldrich defends measures as essential, while Cummins warns against indirect rate control. House debates continue amid rules clash and support for the bill grows.
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Bill Ax
Aldrich
Megeure
Cumming
Mir
Summing
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commins
Senate
Hiking
Russell
Texas
Retires as Chief of Staff and leadership shuffle
House attendance totals show six Republicans and nine Democrats with three Republicans tentatively present. Speaker pro tempore Hemet notes Chief of Staff retirements as Gen William P. Due to night sessions, Gen Bell is to be succeeded by Maj. Gen Leonard Wood while on a Buenos Aires commission. Brig. Gen. Tasker H. Bilani acts until Wood returns to Washington.
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Hermion
Hubbard
Ilowa
Hardy
Texas
Lindberg
Minnesota
House
Young
New York
Hemét
Auty
Chlat
Knowland
California
Mann
William P
Yamaha
Bell
Leonard Wood
Buenos Aires
Wood
Washington
Tasker H. Bilan
Gen. Wood
J. Franklin
Paperwork clash over government printing offices control
The document discusses alleged overreach by a high official in abolishing branch printing offices for the Agricultural Interior and Treasury departments. Attorney General Wickersham’s opinion supports Public Printer control, while others threaten legal action. The joint committee of Congress must approve steps, and most work is now shifted to the central printeries.
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Ferh
Agricultural, Tnterlor
Treasury Departments
Wickersham
Watt
J. Donnelly
Row
Biana
Congress
Aif
Warne Republicans Daring Debate on Additional Appropriation
In a charged session Republicans and Warne sparred over a measure for a 965 000 appropriation. La Follette pushed an amendment expanding the inquiry to manufacturing plants producing life necessities, seeking greater disclosure from corporations. Lodge supported the reform as Grey and Aldrich argued committee figures may mislead the country.
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Santor
Susseticy
Deneth
Stone Gray
Lear
Aldrich
la Follette
la ‘Follette
Department
Commerce and Labor
Planta
la’ Follette
Senate
Befors
Lodge Bererd
la Foltette
New Jersey House Seeks Control of Committees Sparks Fight
A dramatic House shift in New Jersey yesterday attempted to strip the Speaker of appointing power over committees. Speaker Cannon faced a urgent showdown with insurgents as Fowler proposed a census driven plan to create a separate majority and minority committee on committees, with future appointments set for the next Congress session. The ten day lapse without action will push the matter to a privileged vote, while safeguards ensure standing committees remain intact.
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New Jersey
Spaaker Cannon
Payne
Fowler
Deatstea
Hopper
House
Would Not Be Congressman In Margarine Hearing
Western dairymen bewildered by the deomargarine hearing as dairy interests oppose proposed margarine legislation. President W F Sothling of the Minnesota Dairymen's Association testifies before the House agriculture committee. George L Flanders and Luther Tucker also speak against margarine measures. Hearings resume in a week.
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W. F. Sothling
Minnesota Dairymen's Association
House Committee
Schiling
Washington
George L. Flanders
Albeny
N. Xu
Luther Tucker
Century Gentlemen
New York
Domestic science bill introduced for 360000 aid
Senator Cullom introduced a bill to appropriate 360000 to promote domestic science, proposing cooperation between a central bureau and colleges. When questioned, Cullom said he introduced it by instinct and hadn’t read it, while Followen quipped about home life and liking the title.
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Cullom
Naval Academy Board of Visitors Named by President Taft
President Taft yesterday named the board of visitors to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The congressional members include Senators Wetmore of Rhode Island and McEnery of Louisiana, and Representatives Bates of Pennsylvania Low of Michigan and Padgett of Tennessee. Civilian members: Judge Edward Brown of Chicago, Thomas R. Proctor of Utica, Thomas P. Fiske of Shelton Wash, DeJ CG McGowall of New York, Rev. John W. Dinsmore of San Jose Gal, Reginald H. Grimth of Avrils Tex, and Michael Drelly of St Paul Minn.
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Taft
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Wetmore
Rhode Island
McEnery
Louiana
Bates
Pennsylvania
Low
Michigan
Padsett
Tennessee
Edward’ 0. Brown
Chicago
Thomas R. Proctor
Utica
Thomas P. Fiske
Shelton
Wash
de. J
McGowail
Sith Street
New York
N. Xi
John W.dinsemore
San Jose
Gal
Reginald “H. Gri Mth
Avrils
Tex
Michael Ad Relly
Bt. Paul
Minn
Hale Naval Bill Support Sparks Senate Delay
Await Hale on naval bill as House approves part of naval appropriation. Senate committees will not consider the measure until Senator Hale returns. It is believed Hale will advocate building only ships needed for gear, while the committee largely backs the President's two party ship programs.
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Hale
Natal
Benator Hallé
Clapp
Knox to accompany Taft on trip to Buffalo and Pittsburgh
Secretary of State Knox to accompany President Taft on a trip to Buffalo and Pittsburgh for an April 36 event and a later stop in Cincinnati for a musical festival in May. The announcement notes Knox will join Taft on the journey.
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Knox
Taft
Buffalo
Pitteburs
Attack on Pinchot Politicals Sparks Public Resentment
Doherty defends Pinchot against a wave of hostile charges and misstatements. He argues many criticisms stem from popular error and a fear of urging wealth against public interests, while condemning the drive to vilify quasi public corporations.
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Pinchot
Doherty
Hemest at the Capitol Receives cordial Hearst reception
William Randolph Hearst visited the Capitol where Republicans and Democrats greeted him. He met Minority Leader Cheamp Clark on entry, then hosted an impromptu reception on the House floor. In the Senate he was shown respect by Senator Dilkins and colleagues amid praise for his recent crank review of the year.
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Capitol
William Randolph “Hearst
Hearst
Cheamp Clark
New York
Senate
Marble Room
Dilkins
Ely
Mr. Hearst
Maxwell Refuses to Identify Source in Kustermann Inquiry
Maxwell testifies before the House ship subsidy committee that he learned Kustermann aligned with foreign shipping interests. He declines to reveal his informant about the London conference, citing editorials as a two party privilege. The inquiry continues with Steenerson’s counsel promising to prove Penton’s nonAmerican ties.
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Kustermann
Wisconsin
Panton
Morthant Marine League
Liohn MM Maxwell
Indianapolis
Ik Maxwell
Maxwell
London
Steenerson
Jobn
Penton
Merchant Marine League
Cadets May Get Trial At West Point Over Hazing
A Senate report details a proposal to reinstate eight former West Point cadets and grant them court martial trials on hazing charges. Names cited include William T. Roggell Jr and Harry G. Weaver, among others previously dismissed three years ago.
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West Point Military Academy
Senate
William "T. Roggell, Jr
Harry G. Weaver
AEC
John H. . Booker, Jr
Albert, Crane
Jacob
Serdon’ Lotobere Chauneau C. Devor
Hart W. ‘Punmore
Mente
Pension Asked For Martyr Eisinger Soldier Paralyzed
Ill and helplessly paralyzed, John R. Eisinger, a soldier who gave health and future to the yellow fever cause, would receive a special pension of 125 dollars a month if Senate committee reports favorably. The case follows wartime plagues that decimated ranks. the Mosquito experiments in army hospitals are mentioned, with Eisinger as a volunteer subject.
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John R. Eissinger
Senate
Kissinger
Porto Rico Governor Colton Travels to New York
Governor Georgi R Colton of Porto Rico was a passenger aboard the steamer Cosmo sailing for New York yesterday. He plans to visit Washington on private business and was accompanied by a delegation opposing the Obstet bill now in Congress. The group includes Dr F C Barbosa and several Republican and Unionist figures.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Georgi R Colton
Porto ‘Rico
Cosmo
New York
Washington
Congress
F.C. Barbosa
Executive Council
Republi
Cen Bartys
Todd
Jose ‘Gomes Hiioso
Sligo
Republican Party
Mayardo Georgutti
Jose de Diego
House of Delegates
Customs Court Assembles For First Session
The customs court convened yesterday with all five members present led by Judge Robert M. Montgomery of Michigan as presiding judge. A draft procedure was presented but formal business will await a few days. The court plans to elect a permanent meeting place and appoint minor officials today.
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Customs Court
Court of Customs
Robert M. Montgomery
Michi
Movements of Ocean Steamers Inbound to New York
Shipping notices list several vessels bound for New York docking times this week. Graces from Gerfen arrives by 6 PM Saturday, Hamburg liner from The Netherlands docks by 9 PM, and Quematina expected to dock near mealtime.
DOJs Probe Into Chicago Board of Trade Antitrust Claims
The Department of Justice orders an inquiry into the Chicago Board of Trade to determine if any committee or agreement violated the Sherman Antitrust Law. Investigators Harrison and Sims conduct the probe as Taft and Wickersham vow to break pools controlling staple commodities. The administration remains firm despite business pressure.
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Chicago Board of Trade
United States
Department of
Chicago Exchange
Harrison
Chicago
United States District
Sims
Taft
Wickersham
Venus Steamer Clearance Delayed By Washington Fuss
New Orleans rumors tie the steamer Venus to a eastern coast campaign against Nicaraguan insurgents. The Treasury and Commerce official Nagel ruled no clearance could be issued due to lack of evidence of a running outfit aboard. A separate Army and Navy Union meeting noted President Taft as a member and planned a campfire date.
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Washington
United States
New Orleans
Greytown
Niasaraguca
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Army and Navy Union
Taft
Fragmented Names Labyrinth In Local Directory Notice
A long list of names and places appears, including W. Hicks, Pasha, Pelllissa, Baber, Vand Agupw, Charles Siptek, Brook & Co, Grimes, Germen, Mareln, Noyria, Caldielh Riese, Walter, Ben Gayle, Dolley Ni Richard Derjing, H. M. Haelkee, Patton John, Jay Maou, Caleb, Phiiip, Philly Shas, BPs, Heiney, Cox, Dunwoody, Fr. Abnoms, Ruth Jackson, Lamb, TLANELPALA, W. B. Buttley, Jason, Anhrostier, Kari Keen, Welly, Parker, Wood nagrth, Waller, Wharton, Courtney, Hammond, Dr Bontagney, Cox, Hoes, Beattie, Beebe, W. E Bygake, Field, Shoreham, Be near numerous towns and cities across states. The fragment ends with a note about a former detective Watson being struck by a car at massachusetts avenue and seventh street northwest, treated at Emergency Hospital.
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Pasha
Pelllissa
Baberony Dlenaek
Boagsin
Dave Dougine
Ek Vand Agupw
Charlea Siptek Sha Wile
Willian
Brook
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David
Caldielh Riese
Walter
Ben
Gayle
Wits
Dolley
Richard Derjing
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Rbowney
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W.b. Vane
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Albert Heiney
T. Ko Ibsoter
Willer
J. H. Bunter
George L. ‘Taut
Henry. Ross
TM Aterray
Raleigh
Pitreburgtoromortif
Wilferd
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