Plan new memorial measure for new highway
Two district bills moved through the Senate and House spotlighting a memorial amphitheater at Arlington Cemetery and a new through street west of At main avenue. The amphitheater bill authorizes planning with a cost not to exceed 259 000 dollars with 50 000 set aside for immediate start. A second bill seeks a highway extension west of Mill Avenue north of Frank’s Street and east of Twenty eighth Street. District commissioners report favorably on street extensions and pay reforms for public works, while petitions about parks and other projects circulate among Washington civic groups.
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Aceria Institute of Archite
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le Bay
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Pati Sorka
Post Office Wage Raise Blocked by Treves Committee
The Treves Committee of the Post Office and Fosterlandes votes against raises for postal workers for the coming fiscal year. It cites a projected deficit of 10.5 million dollars and says substantial increases are unlikely. The panel plans a report urging no raise and a possible move to reduce first class postage rates.
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Post-ory and
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Sagres
Congress Condensed Senate Debates and Bank Aid Mention
Senate opened a two week financial debate with Aldrich's speech outlining provisions amid Foraker denials of patronage influence and Depew defending Cortelyou after the New York bank crisis. J Pierpont Morgan watched from the gallery as Indian appropriations and nominations were debated. House adjourned at 5:01 PM until noon today.
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Aldrich
Foraker
Feifartator Depew
Cortelyou
New York
J Perpont Morgan
Parcel Post Bill Proposed Rural Delivery Service
Renaler Burnham of New Framp shire yesterday introduced a bill to establish a domestic rural parcel post for delivery of foodstuffs dry wood books and other merchandise on rural routes. The rate is six cents for the first pound and two cents for each additional pound with tiers for fractions and a requirement that only merchants on the routes may offer delivery at these special rates. Senator Kran of New Jersey previously introduced a parcels post bill with higher rates.
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New Frampshire
Uae
Kran
New Jersey
Rise
No Increase for Balloons in Federal Spending Debate
Lawmakers debate ballooning funding with President Roosevelt and Chairman Hall of the House Committee on Military Affairs voicing opposition to an immediate rise. New York investors and ballooning experts claim a new venture could justify government support, while White House aides urge thorough investigation before any appropriation.
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Hull
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Aorta
Che
Cox
Bills Offered in House by Various Representatives
The House heard several introduced measures. Joul of Tennessee and Jerlay proposed soil survey and agricultural work oversight. Sabah of Illinois urged pension and interstate commerce provisions. Wreneh of did proposed civil war veterans pension. Eterling of Illinois sought changes to governance and service regulations. All items were referred to the relevant committees for review.
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Tennessee
Jerlay
Appenor
Bureau of Soil Survey
Sabah
Bom
Bom Wreneh, of Did, To Pension Ret Phopesator Who Served In the Unilon Fharmy
Eterling
Tinois
Torewan
Allooses
Aly
Seattle Expo funds urged before House committee
Custimany and others from Alaska urged Congress to appropriate funds for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo in Seattle next year. Speakers argued the fair would showcase Pacific Rim links and U S interests. A Senate vote on Lieut Col W W Wetherspoon’s brigadier general confirmation is set for Monday after a prior agreement.
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Fanz Vommuesioner
W. W. Wetherspoon
Senate
Bulkeley
Briges
du Pont
House Mines Committee considers disaster inquiry resolutions
The House Committee on Mines and Mining considered resolutions for a probe into recent mine disasters. The panel will continue Friday with a vote on one resolution. Authors Huff and Wilson of Pennsylvania introduced the measures. A hearing on a vehicle registration bill was announced, with Chairman Jenking opposing federal overreach into state rights.
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Huff and Wilson
Pennsylvania
House
Jene
Fered
Cairman
Jenking
DemogrAt Raps Bryan Takes Roosevelt Big Stick
New Jersey Representative Leake, calling himself a Cleveland Democrat, vocally opposed William Jennings Bryan’s nomination in the House. He assailed Bryanism while praising American railroads and business, urging the Chicago convention to nominate a statesman aligned with conservative Republicans. The debate drew protests from Sherman and Hepburn, with adjournment set for noon after procedural fights over Indian appropriations and patronage concerns.
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Gestiemann
Neka
Tim
Grover Clevelant
Whiel
Bryan Hvel
Joesey Vonny Gressneaie Cone
Anita
Agriariam
America
Seulleman
Nebraska
Weathering Winter Ailments With Strong Health Habits
The writer warns that weakness in the season brings chills colds and stomach and liver trouble. It advocates building the body’s defenses through wise, proactive habits and nutrition to endure winter illness risk. The tone urges practical steps rather than dramatic claims.
Law Against Bluejacket in Newport Dancer Denied
The Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled against Chief Yeoman Fred Buenzle who sued a Newport pavilion for denying him admission due to wearing a United States Navy uniform. The court upheld the Superior Court verdict awarding 30 cents damages and remitted for entry of judgment on the verdict. naval circles saw it as a test with Roosevelt and navy officers backing the appeal.
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Fred Buenzle
Newport
Lim
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Supreme Court
Superior Court
Roosevelt
Navy
Trial for Scout Cruiser Chester at Cape Ann course
On February 27 a trial of the scout cruiser Chester under Capt. Henry B. Wilson will be held over the Cape Ann course. Following the trial the vessel will visit the city of its name, where a silver service will be presented to the croffer, funded by Chester citizens, plus another silver service from the Daughters of the Revolution.
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Henry B. Wilson
Cape Ann
Pennsylvania City
Daughters of the Revolution
Third Flotilla Ready for South Seas Cruise
The torpedo boats Porter Delong Tingey Thornton and Blakely of the third torpedo flotilla have completed overhaul at Norfolk Navy Yard and today conducted a trial run to Hampton Roads and the lower Chesapeake. The White vessels will soon start their cruise to the South Seas.
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Washington Post
Norfolk, Va
Porter
Delong
Tingey
Thornton
Blakely
Third Torpedo Flotilla
Norfolk Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Chesapeake
South Seas
Army wages urged to curb desertions and improve conditions
Brig. Gen. Murray argues for pay based on amount and class of work, linking low wages and poor food to desertions. He calls for changes to industrial wage structures and reform of canteen contributions to retain soldiers and boost morale.
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Murray
Causes of Dissatisfaction in the Coast Artillery Corps
Quotations from Gen Murray Judge Advocate General Davis Brig Gen Edwards and others critique recruiting trends amid rising living costs post service reform. They note civilian job offers after training canning elimination reducing reenlistment and frequent regimental moves hindering soldiers access to truck gardens and expected comforts.
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Murray
Davis
Edwards
Mesa
Sharpe
Army Pay, Enlistment, and Transfers Stirs Discontent
Secretary Taft advocates higher pay as officers and enlisted men report factors behind army discontent including rising living costs, longer separations from home, frequent station changes, and lucrative civilian offers that lure soldiers away. Coast Artillery notes losses to better pay elsewhere, with calls for improved quarters and recognition of demanding technical duties.
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Iith
Regular
Secretary of War
War Department
Belg
Arthur Murray
Ur Coast Artillery Corps
Coast Artillery
Portland
Coast Artillery Corps
Congress
Submarine Ships Cuttlefish Tarantula In Dry Dock For Propeller Repairs
New York dispatch reports three submarines Cuttlefish Tarantula and Viper have been dry docked at Brooklyn navy yard to straighten twisted propellers. They had sailed for Annapolis but stormy seas and ice delayed them. Tug assistance required to cut through ice and dock the vessels amid rough Atlantic conditions.
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Cane Henry
Norfolk
Chesapeake
Navy Yard
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Annapolis
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Wan
Courtney
Fomplinsyill
French Arbitration Treaty Signed by United States and France
Secretary Root and Ambassador Jusserand signed a treaty for arbitration of disputes between France and America. It must pass the U S Senate and French authorities before taking effect, with publication withheld for now. The accord follows Hague Conference guidance favoring bilateral special arrangements. A second convention on exchange of postal matter was also signed.
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Great Britain
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Jusserand
Curfew Idea for Canal Zone Faces Worker Debate
In Paraiso a Canal Zone employee proposes a curfew law amid Canal Zone Record debate. Andrew H Bearop, locomotive engineer and Paraiso resident eight months, argues most adults over twenty one oppose curfews and claim they know when to retire from public life.
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Andrew H. Bearop
Paraiso
Paralso
Howard Named Lieutenant General in Senate Action
Announcement in the House yesterday by a Senate clerk reported the Senate had passed the bill promoting retired Maj. Gen. C. G. Howard to lieutenant general. Applause followed. Howard is the only living Federal officer who commanded an army corps during the Civil War.
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Army officers push canteens to curb desertion and save costs
Brig. Gen. Clarence R Edwards notes insular service costs and appeals for canteens. He cites post at Fort Portr near Buffalo where canteens cut saloons and drunken incidents. Merrick and White back canteens as morale aids and recruitment boosters amid rations debates.
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Bureau of Insular Affairs
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T We Army
Far East
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Buffalo
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Fila
McConnell Vital Force Discovery Promises Medical Breakthrough
Article outlines McConnell claims that increasing vital force could cure chronic diseases and aging. It describes lectures at the Elektrieny Institute in Washington and notes general remarks by General Henry G. Sharpe and Capt. Johnson Hagood. Also lists military logistics and arrivals at Wayne Day, with several ships and destinations named.
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Electrieny. Institute
Metropolitae East
Autidimy
Washington
Army Orders Advance and Cord Fact Dispatches
Army orders list officers from various units receiving short extensions and transfers. Major Waren T Newenmn and Major Thomas Ho Stavens receive four and five months. Capt Edgar A Macklin and Capt Henry Bo Clark move to duties at forts and barracks. lieutenants and firemen reassigned to posts in New Mexico, Oregon, Arkansas, and Washington DC with short terms and new postings.
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Conet Artillery Corns
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Pere Ferraneas
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Ark
Arthur Williams
Corpa
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Washington Barracks
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Orders to Naval Officers Resignations and Appointments
Navy dispatch lists officers with resignations and new appointments. Hy Allen detached to Wigennela navy yard Paget Sound Waah with February 16 effective date. A. A. Peterson detained Minnieemp with February 10 or 16 effective, and Te Thwcha resigns with West Wexinia arrival and United Braton partner lH Anderson. Detach Bes Walnon to Montgomery. Taymaniers Clerk TW Arms appointed pass jomaster to clerk, wenger, ming and. WOON Duninp resigns with February 10 effective.
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Wigennela
Navy Yard
Paget Sound
Waah
Imeut
A. A. Peterson
Minnieemp
Thwcha
Renignavion
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Lh Anderson
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