Democrats Forecast Senate Control and Four-Seat Gain
In a Western headquarters briefing Senator Willard Saulsbury of Delaware projects the Democrats will retain their Senate majority and possibly gain four seats. He notes twenty-one states to vote and cites likely targets in Maine Indiana and several western and midwestern states.
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American shippers back British trust complaints
American shippers protest detention of consignments to the Netherlands Overseas Trust. The United States presses Britain to review assignments and allow shipments to proceed, arguing the trust agreements hinge on foreign office promises rather than firm contract. Officials said actions would correct injustices after investigations into individual complaints.
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Civil service commission denies secrecy charge
Galloway civil service commissioner responded to recent charges by the National Civil Service Reform League claiming the United States civil service commission has not created a sacred lytex of titles and correspondence. The commissioner said the league’s claim cannot be substantiated and noted no change from longstanding practice of inspecting files only with proper discretion and in accord with public records laws.
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Senate halts politics as adjournment cuts speechmaking
Senate proceedings were interrupted by adjournment for a Democratic caucus. Senator Penrose aimed to unveil evidence about Jones a geodetic surveyor and horse doctor turned punchline instead. Senator Smith of Georgia urged resignation of Census Director Durand with notes on Harris’s succession. Senator Townsend attacked patronage in postal and border guard staffing. President Wilson signed the agricultural appropriation of about 27.99 million and Military Academy funding of 1.225 million.
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Bankhead Backing Ship Bill Sparks Senate Debate
Senator Bankhead announced in the Senate that he would vote for the government shipping bill after opposing it last Congress. He said the bill prohibits purchasing ships of a warring nation and warned the prior measure aimed to acquire interned German and Austrian vessels. Bankhead suggested unlimited authority for a shipping board would have changed his stance, while Weeks supported a government board to absorb other maritime agencies.
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New War on Democrats in Suffrage Billboard Campaign
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and the National Woman's Party announced a billboard campaign to defeat Democrats for not adopting the national woman suffrage amendment. Posters will target Western states and representatives opposing votes for women to advertise their stance and plans to defeat them.
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Flood of suffrage appeals reach President at Atlantic City
Democratic suffragists from across the nation appealed to the President for action on the Susan B Anthony Amendment during a Colorado Springs conference. The President remains determined not to change course, though he is expected to address suffrage supporters in Atlantic City on September 8.
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Naval Display For Norfolk At Atlantic Fleet Assembly
Secretary Daniels announced that Clarence J Owens of the Southern Commercial Congress would assemble two or three naval divisions for a display in Hampton Roads during the Congress annual meeting in Norfolk from December 11 to 14. He said Atlantic fleet ships could gather earlier for Christmas holidays with ten to twelve first class vessels expected plus additional minor craft.
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Coal Dealers Vindicated In FTC Inquiry
The Federal Trade Commission ruled that conditions complained of in Providence coal retailing are not actionable under the law. The investigation, separate from the broader anthracite inquiry, arose from claims that Providence consumers paid more than Boston buyers, with cheaper transport cited as the price difference. The commission noted that mining firms policy on transportation access to dealers elsewhere and its impact on prices likely lies within the general anthracite investigation.
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U 8 Unions Lend Boost to Old Engine House Meeting
The Association of the Ordent Inhabitants opened Old Engine House to the Commerce Branch of the Federal Employees Union for a Monday night meeting. President L R Downs presided and John McCarthy shared Washington history tales. Edward Keating urged worker organization as crucial for gains in government and private employ, noting the Solan wage bill defeat stemmed from absent government workers. Thomas Flaherty highlighted Postal Clerks Union gains and urged unity across unions to improve conditions.
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G A R Encampment Delegation Heads to Kansas City
The G R delegation led by Capt Andrew J Huntoon will attend the national encampment in Kansas City. Included are George Slaybaugh Dr James McKee and Mrs Entriken among other veterans and civilians prohibited from parade participation per commander in chief orders. Also noted are timber and pipe making notes and a Senate appropriation of 30000 for a John Ericsson memorial monument.
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Senate delays munitions shipment bill after New York harbor blast
Senate postponed immediate consideration of the proposed regulation of shipment and storage of war munitions. Senator Gallinger blocked the bill introduced by Senator Martine of New Jersey, insisting it be referred to the Interstate Commerce Committee following the New York harbor explosion.
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Democratic Grip on the Senate Seems Safe
A Washington dispatch examines how big finance figures fear President Wilson’s stance, arguing bankers want influence but fear being sidelined. It notes Maine and Connecticut races, New York and New Jersey dynamics, and predictions on Senate control, with emphasis on Hughes, Seabury, and regional party shuffles shaping the fall contest.
Seabury Betting Favorite In Gubernatorial Race
New York August reports Judge Seabury as the favorite in Wall Street betting on the gubernatorial contest assuming Got Whitman is renominated by his party. Edward McQuade, a Wall Street betting official, offers 6099 to 2000 that the Democratic nominee will win the state. McQuade also notes Wilson is backed at 1 to 2 but sees no Hughes money in sight.
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Nomination for Bench Hints at Political Battles
A nominee named Bland with a long public record faces a contested bid. The report notes his work as doorkeeper for the House, service under various administrations, and prior judicial roles. The piece references political maneuvering around the nomination and its Senate fate.
Padgett Submits Navy Rile and Expected Senate Action
Representative Padgett said he would call up the conference report on the final appropriation bill for national defense and preparedness measures. The House and Senate differ on the eight capital hires and Navy personnel staffing. Pace and pacifist members discussed revolts against the bill, with little expectation of new amendments.
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Reserve Banks Hold More Paper in Recent Week
Federal Reserve banks report holding more paper in the last week, with total reserves rising by about 2.5 million acres equivalent. The August 1 condition report, issued yesterday by the Federal Reserve Board, notes increased holdings across banks and suggests a tighter liquidity stance.
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