Tillman Denounces Bryan as Public Enemy Over Navy Strong Defense
Senator Tillman chairs naval affairs calls for a robust navy and armor plate plant, denouncing Bryan as opposed to any defense expansion. He contrasts with Roosevelt's war talk, backs prompt legislation, and warns against delaying the armor bill amid calls for stronger national defense.
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Senate Assignments Stand United in Organized Body
The Senate agreed to committee assignments from Democratic and Republican steering committees and is now organized for business. Senator Kenyon stays on the District of Columbia committee. Senator Fall retires from the local panel and is replaced by Senator Sterling. The District committee includes Smith, Pémerene, Smith, Kern, Hollis, James, Saulabury, Martin, Diltingham, Jones, Works, Kenyon, Sherman, and Sterling. Senator Broussard is added to the military committee, reflecting emphasis on national defense.
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Senator Owen Bill Seeks Stock Exchange Regulation
Senator Owen introduced a bill to regulate stock exchanges by prohibiting non members from using malls telephone or telegraph unless they incorporate and meet numerous drastic provisions. Critics argued the bill falls under post offices not banking or currency. The measure failed 43 to 25 with opposition from post offices committee and some Democrats.
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Senate Confirms Lansing as Secretary of State
The Senate confirmed Robert Lansing for Secretary of State, acting on a recess appointment. Supporters cited prompt action and praised the department's diplomacy amid wartime notes and American rights incidents.
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District committee hopes to approve report by Saturday
Members of the joint committee investigating the District of Columbia fiscal affairs expect the report to be agreed upon by Saturday. Chairman Chilton said he does not plan a committee meeting before then. No extension of time is anticipated. Each member’s views are in writing, and Chilton is preparing the report.
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Washington Delays Bill As War Navy Plans Emerge
A speech warns Congress to act swiftly on defense and naval construction. It recalls the Spanish American War appropriation and urges passage within 30 days. The speaker argues armor and built ships are essential and that new vessels must be made unsinkable if possible.
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Leading Race for G. O. P. Convention in St Louis
Reported tensions and maneuvers point to Hughes as favored to lead the Republican convention scene in St Louis with Roosevelt supporters active. Banquet speeches push for party unity, condemn Democratic policy, and discuss Swiss system debate, taxation, and military draft ideas amid prep for 1916 campaigns.
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M. O. Chance Nominated for City Postmaster
President Wilson and Postmaster General Burleson back M. O. Chance for the city postmaster job amid rumors of opposition by some officials who say he is a Republican. Burleson reportedly found the charge unfounded while Chance’s Democratic affiliation is noted. Taft and Cortelyou have urged Burleson to appoint him.
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Government to buy U S stocks for collateral dealings
Arrangements will be made for dealing on the stock exchange in treasury certificates. Responding to criticism, Mr McKenna said there was no plan to swamp the American market with vast securities. The government intends to hold the securities to deal in them and primarily use them as collateral securities.
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International financiers view British proposal as exchange bid
New York dispatch notes British government plans to buy American securities seen as strengthening exchange with London. Bankers interpret the move as direct government action, reducing brokerage and signaling a mid price. British ownership of U S stocks and bonds has fallen, with estimates above $2 billion still held in Britain.
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Exports Reach 63 Million From New York Week
New York reports exports for the first week of December totaling 63,713,174 with manufactured goods about 50 percent of shipments. Fast motorboats worth 43,000 were sent abroad for British navy use in anti submarine work, while explosives shells and cartridges form the largest single class of exports.
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Widow Found Murdered Near Pittsburgh Estate
Mrs Caroline Flaccus Viehmler a 71 year old wealthy widow from a prominent Pittsburgh family was found murdered at her home ten miles north of the city. The body was bound gagged and the house ransacked with the telephone cut. Detectives now believe possession of a valuable paper rather than robbery spurred the crime. Money and jewelry were not taken.
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Asquith Rules Out Broad Salary Cuts
London Dec 18 Premier Asquith told the house of commons the government does not intend to propose an all round reduction in ministerial and parliamentary salaries. The statement was delivered amid debate on the budget and public finance measures.
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Woman Dead Doctor Held In Washington Case
Estelle Crawford aged 28 died at Casualty Hospital after being in Dr Walter C Murphy's office from Sunday afternoon to Monday 4:30 pm. Dr Murphy was arrested for investigation pending autopsy and coroner's inquest. Police say the woman came to his office for treatment and died of natural causes per the doctor. The case was handled by Coroner J Ramasy Nevitt.
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Bromwell Plot Victim Murder Suspected By Widow
Bloomington reports Mrs Mathew T Scott former DAR leader and mother in law of Col Charles S Bromwell says she believes Col Bromwell was murdered. She cites hatred stirred by his ban on an aviation meet in Honolulu where he was chief engineer on defense works. War Dept info says Bromwell died from a self inficted or gunshot wound, no signs of foul play, he had recent will and cartridges. Teheran dispatch notes Russian troops advance near Hamadan after Turkish rebel defeat at Aveb.
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Anti saloon league meeting praises temperance reform
The Antisaloon League of the District held its annual meeting in the Central YMCA board room last night. Delegates adopted resolutions commending district officials for temperance work while denouncing President Roosevelt's reappointment of Gen Robert G Smith to the excise board. The gathering named Andrew Wilson reelected president and outlined new officers and vice presidents. The league plans to push its cause to Congress with bolstered support among senators and representatives.
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McCombs Reserves Rooms for Democratic National Committee
William F McCombs chairman of the Democratic national committee reserved 63 rooms at the Jefferson Hotel for the party during the national convention next June. He also arranged reservations for subcommittee meetings to be held around the holidays in St Louis.
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