Firm On Trust Plan Rejects Opposition Plea
The White House rejects a plea from Senators Gallinger Smoot and Brandegee to postpone antitrust bills due to European war fears. The President insists final action should occur this session, while Republicans reserve right to oppose individual measures. Postmaster Burleson limits international money orders to 100, and US Steel offers about 30 ships to support exports and evacuate Americans.
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Brandegee
United States
Congress
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Burleson
Postofice Department
Europe
War as seen through the horror and machinery of battle
The piece contrasts the sacredness of peace with the dreadful brutality of war. It quotes W Douglas Newton on war’s horrors and recounts landing scenes at Makhiva Ithakl, with trenches, shellfire, shrapnel, and the vast machinery of war described by observers and generals Observers in balloons relay news as rifles, ships, and gunners reshape terrain and fate.
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Hell
W. Douglas Newton
Tiafael Brun
Ithakl
Arrest for Members Demands Quorum in Crisis
Congress faces a wartime crisis as Speaker Clark and Majority Leader Underwood insist on a full quorum. Absentees were warned of potential writs of arrest to enforce attendance, with officers ready to compel return if needed. Treasury notes show ample funds, suggesting revenue options rather than new tariffs may offset European war fallout.
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Underwood
Washington
Clark
Mr. Underwood
House
Treasury
Glad Hand For Ben Johnson Wins Kentucky Primary
Congratulations poured in as Representative Ben Johnson of Kentucky defeated his Democratic primary opponent by over 10,000 votes last Saturday. He carried every county in the district including Boyd’s home county while not canvassing personally, choosing to stay in Washington. Johnson chairs the House District Committee.
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Kentucky
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John W. Boyd
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Wallin
Keister
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Caraway
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Hayge
Congress
Croaser
Washington Street Railway
San Francisco
District Railways
Underwood Bill Clears House on Neutrality and Registry
The House passed the Underwood bill by unanimous vote, allowing foreign ships to be registered in the United States and permitting the president to suspend watch officer requirements. Proponents argue it places foreign vessels on the American registry on par with others owned by Americans, while critics warn of potential entanglement in European conflict and Tampico incident fears. The measure also touches on domestic shipping interests and questions whether it will spur a broader merchant marine revival.
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Austria
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Shipping Trust
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Sflent
Merchant Marine Committee
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England
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France
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Pennsylvania
Payne
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Department of Commerce
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Red Star Line
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Tstreet Committee
Ohio
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Senate stalls Newlands trade bill amid four readings
Rhode Island Senator Cort outlines four possible constructions of the phrase unfair competition. He warns the Newlands trade commission plan could empower a five member panel to police broad commerce, potentially broadening scope beyond legal terms. The Senate adjourns with no decision, and the House passes Montague’s Richmond Federal building land appropriation of 450000 dollars.
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Newlands Trade Commission
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Rhode Island
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Carnival speech by Speaker Champ Clark at Park Road event
Speaker of the House Champ Clark attended the Methodist Protestant block carnival near Lincoln park. He mingled with crowds, visited booths, and delivered an impromptu address from the autocar. He praised moral improvements with industrial progress as both boxing and prize fighting wane. The park benefit event runs tomorrow and Wednesday with a baby parade planned, featuring booths along Massachusetts avenue northeast. Churches participating include Park Road Rhode Island Avenue First Hasel Mount Tabor North Carolina and St John, with Rev. A Sexsmith chairing the committee alongside Rev. J W Balderston and Rev. Louis Randall.
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Cotton Price Guard Plan Sought by Southern Delegation
Senators from cotton states met to prevent European war from harming cotton prices and farmer prospects. A committee will study relief options and urge federal aid, transport support, and inquiries to the President and Treasury. Members from Alabama Georgia Florida Arkansas North and South Carolina Louisiana Tennessee Oklahoma Missouri and Texas named. The group plans further talks Wednesday.
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Georgia
Ransdell
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
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Alabama
Florida
Arkansas
Carolina
South Carolina
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Tennessee
Oklahoma
Missouri
Texas
Congress Rushes Aid Sum At President's Disposal
After a White House conference, President Wilson urged immediate Congress action on a 250000 relief and transportation fund for distressed American citizens abroad. The House and Senate swiftly passed the measure with minimal debate, authorizing funds for personal services and necessary expenses due to wartime disruptions.
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