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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1916

Page

23

Army Bill Veto Crisis Dims as Hay Opens Door

congressional row over President Wilsons veto of the army appropriation bill shows chairman Hay leaning to pass the bill with a revised articles of war. Hay denies talking with Gen Ainsworth about an exemption and says he acts to prevent injustice to retired officers while preparing for a Court of Claims post.

Charman Hay Court of Claims Yester Adjt Inaworth Ainsworth Hay Tafts Wood Stimson Thers

France Faces Near-Total Loss of Finest Wine Crop

Consular reports to the Department of Commerce warn that France has suffered near total destruction of its best wine crop due to severe weather. The Chambertin Romance-Ste o and Conti varieties are the hardest hit.

France Department of Commerce

Labor and shipbuilding plans shape Navy yard work

The department aims to assign new tasks to private plants as skilled labor tightens. Government shipping bills authorize building commercial ships in navy yards, potentially aiding distribution of vast new construction. Private builders already seek bids for battleships and related craft, with a Pacific coast yards expected to land contracts. Senate panel recommends confirming J F Kerberg as Sioux City postmaster after months of hold.

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Senate Passes Workmen Compensation Bill for Federal Employees

The Senate approved a workmen compensation measure to uniform benefits for federal workers disabled on the job and support for their families with two thirds pay and medical care. A three member commission at $400 yearly would administer the program. The bill’s sponsors include Irving Fisher and Justice Brandeis listed among vice presidents of the related association. The measure moves toward the President this week after House concurrence signals.

Wester Senate House American Association Irving Fisher Witan Jan Addams Justice Brandeis

Tillman Buries Pitchfork In Olive Branch Pledge

Senator Tillman of South Carolina renounced the Pitchfork nickname in the Senate speech, denouncing Hughes and declaring the pitchfork buried. He spoke of frankness, rejected sectionalism, and offered an olive branch to Northern people as his voice broke with emotion.

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China Japan tensions linger after mixed signals

Officials described cautious hopes as China and Japan show limited cooperation. The joint note noted no decisive moves yet amid racial hostilities and echoes of past incidents near Nanking and Peking. State Department officials caution that the situation remains uncertain and could evolve with diplomatic discussion and local actions.

China Nanking Peking State Department Omic

Transfer of Wilsons executive headquarters to Agbury Park

Transfer of the President Wilsons executive headquarters from Washington to Agbury Park began yesterday. The first wagon load of furniture and fixtures was sent away. The working force will leave September 1, and when the President receives formal notification of his renomination in September, the summer white house will be completely established in and about Leng ranch.

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