Plan New Memorial Measure For New Highway
Two district bills introduced in the Senate and House seek a memorial amphitheater at Atunging Cemetery and a new highway along the western section of the district. The memorial area would cost up to 259000 with 5000 set for immediate mobilization, with a commission to select site and furnish. A public park at Fort Tryon is proposed at 13000 with funds partly from the district and treasury.
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Fort Thayer
Citizens’ Associations
Senate
House
Warner
Townstn
Atunging Cemetery
Chilingee
Michigan
Atma Avenue
Defiensary
Ian Capital
Othe Gh
Renetor Gallinger
Divtelet Camrasdioners
Cara- VieKlers
Milla Avenue
Frank
Twentyebehih Street
Fhodo Tal
Seater
Coallinger Alee
Bort Tryon
Poche Anbats
Art Thayer
Otha
Lanatie Crane
Galler
Washington
Aceria Institute of Archite
Mat Fia
Fightwood Citzens
Congress
Camtol
Eckington
le Bay
Streat
Hrard Street
Hills Avery
Frankin Street
Pati Sorka
No Raise for Post Office Men
Treves Committee of the Post Office and Foster and ge5 virtual Lever to recommend adversely all bis col department escumates increasing the tithes of post office employees for the fat fiscal year. This decision does not reference raises regularly provided. The committee cites a deflet of 10,500,000 for past years, largely increased by costs. They oppose substantial raises, report adversely a plan to reduce rent at first class postage. A reduction would cut postal revenues by up to 350,000,000 and enlarge the deficit.
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Treves
Post-ory and
Bis Col
Sagres
Congress Condensed Senate Debates and Banking Ties
Senate session opened a two week financial debate with a speech detailing the bill provisions. Senator Foraker rebutted charges of patronage tied to political action, while Senator Depew defended Cortelyou over actions aiding New York banks during the recent financial crisis. J Pierpont Morgan watched from the gallery as discussions on the Indian appropriation bill continued and a New Jersey member opposed Logan’s nomination. The House adjourned at 5:01 PM.
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Senate
Aldrich
Foraker
Feifartator Depew
Cortelyou
New York
J Perpont Morgan
Bill Waa
Leake
New Jersey
Logan
Douglas
Ohio
Athens
Parcel Post Bill Aims Rural Delivery For Merchandises
Renaler Burnham of New Framp shire yesterday introduced a bill to establish a domestic rural parcel post for merchandise on rural routes. The plan covers over 38 000 routes serving more than 100 000 daily users and sets rates of six cents for the first pound and two cents for each additional pound. It restricts delivery to parcels offered by bona fide merchants on regular routes, with Senate Krn of New Jersey offering a higher rate alternative.
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Renaler Burnham
New Frampshire
Uae
Kran
New Jersey
Rise
Balloon funding blocked amid mixed signals from Congress
A fragmented report cites Chair Hall of the House Canrittes on Miliary Artiairs denying an increase in appropriation for ballooning. President Roosevelt discussed water policy with Mr. Hol and suggested investment in ballooning research, while White House aides argued for a proper investigation before any new funds.
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Man Hall
Roosevelt
Hol Sesterday
Hull
Sain
New Yorke
Aorta
Che
Cox
Bills Offered in House By Lawmakers and Committees
House members introduce multiple measures spanning agriculture soil surveys interstate commerce pension reform and civil war veterans. Proposals include bureau support for soil survey work and regulatory expansion for federal commerce power with commissions and governor oversight.
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Joul
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 aid urged before House committee
Custimany of fanz Vommuesioner Ballinger and Mal W Richardson of Alaska testified to the House Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions to press an appropriation for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition to be held in Seattle next year. Speakers argued the fair would showcase Pacific Rim links and U S cooperation with neighboring countries and territories. Also, a Senate vote on Lieut. Col W W Wetherspoon’s brigadier general confirmation is planned for Monday, with allies absent during the call.
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Custimany
Fanz Vommuesioner
W. W. Wetherspoon
Senate
Bulkeley
Briges
du Pont
House Mines Committee Considers Disaster Inquiry Resolutions
The House Committee on Mines and Mining discussed resolutions by Huff and Wilson of Pennsylvania calling for an inquiry into recent mine disasters. The panel will vote Friday on one resolution after continued consideration tomorrow. A hearing notice was issued for an auto bill by chairman Jenking opposing federal overreach into state rights.
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House Committee On
Huff and Wilson
Pennsylvania
Goldingie
State Department
House
Demogr at Raps Bryan Takes Roosevelt Big Stick
New Jersey member Leake in the House denounces William Jennings Bryan and Democratic Peculiarities while praising American railroad service and business enterprise. He criticizes radicals and backs the Chicago convention delegates stance. Debate spans party prerogatives and the cross of reform as lawmakers clash over patronage and policy.
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William Jennings-Bryan
Leake
New Jersey
House
Bryan
Mc Teake
Pdenver
Shermin
New York
Une
MT. Coene
Wilam Jennings Bryan
Polleier
Mr. Leake
Gestiemann
Neka
Tim
Grover Clevelant
Whiel
Bryan Hvel
Joesey Vonny Gressneaie Cone
Atlek
United Stites
Anita
Agriariam
America
Seulleman
Nebraska
Seasonal Ailments Warn Readers To Strengthen System
The piece urges readers to build up their health this season to fend off aches and illnesses. It advises using a remedy or regimen to bolster the body against chills colds and stomach and liver trouble.
Law Against Bluejacket in Newport Dance Pavilion
Rhode Island Supreme Court upholds Superior Court ruling against Chief Yeoman Fred Buenzle who was refused admission for wearing United States Navy uniform. The case returns to Superior Court for entry of judgment on the verdict. Naval figures funded the appeal preparation and support.
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Providence
R. L
Rhode Island Supreme Court
Fred Buenzle
Newport
Lim
United States Wav
Buenzle
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. After the trial the Chester will visit the Pennsylvania city it is named for, where a handsome silver service purchased with Chester citizens funds and a silver service from the Daughters of the Revolution will be presented to the crew.
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Chester
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. They conducted a trial run to Hampton Roads and the lower Chesapeake and will soon begin 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 wage reform urged by Brigadier General Murray
Brig. Gen. Murray argues for pay tied to work type and quality, citing small wages, poor food, and canteen abolishment as key drivers of desertions. He says compensation should reflect amount and class of work required. The call targets industrial waged labor within the army.
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Murray
Causes of Dissatisfaction in Army Life
Quotes from military leaders on reasons for low re enlistment and dissatisfaction in the Coast Artillery Corps. Proficiency in skills leads to civil job offers, rising living costs reduce pay value, canteen loss discourages re enlistment, constant regiment movement harms access to fresh provisions.
Army Pay, Duty Loads Stir Clamoring Over Seaf War Era
War Department study shows low army pay and rising living costs drive discontent and high turnover. Coast Artillery officers report losses to civilian jobs offering better wages. frequent station changes and heavy duties fuel grievances. Officials urge higher pay scales and improved quarters to retain personnel and curb recruitment losses.
Submarines Cuttlefish Tarantula and Viper Idle in Brooklyn Dry Dock
New York dispatch reports three submarines named Cuttlefish Tarantula and Viper laid up in a Brooklyn navy yard dry dock to mend twisted propellers. They had sailed from the navy yard toward Annapolis but storms and ice hindered progress. a tug helped cut a line through ice and the vessels faced rough seas delaying the mission.
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Washington Post
New York
Cane Henry
Norfolk
Chesapeake
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Annapolis
Tor
Hook
Wan
Courtney
Fomplinsyill
French Arbitration Treaty Signed By US France
Secretary Root and Ambassador Jusserand signed a treaty for arbitration of disputes between France and America. It must be sent to the American Senate and French executive before becoming effective, with provisions withheld from publication. The agreement aligns with Hague Conference guidance on special pacts among signatories. A postal matter exchange treaty was also signed by Root and Jusserand.
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Root
Jussevand
France
America
Olney
Lord Pauncefort
Great Britain
United States Senate
Rout
Jusserand
Curfew Proposal Sparks Canal Zone Debate
The Canal Zone Record recounts a Curfew proposal from Paraiso workers. Andrew H Bearop locomotive engineer argues against curfews, noting most residents are over twenty one and independent. He claims about ninety eight percent of Paraiso residents share this view.
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Pareiso
Andrew H. Bearop
Paraiso
Paralso
Howard Elevated to Lieutenant General in Senate Ceremony
Announcement in the House noted the Senate had passed the bill promoting retired Maj. Gen. C. G. Howard to lieutenant general. The chamber applauded as Howard, who remains with TV and A, was highlighted as the only living federal officer who commanded an army corps during the Civil War.
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Howard
House
Senate
C. G. Howard
Edaward
Canteens Aimed to Curb Reenlistment in Army
Brig Gen Clarence R Edwards notes that insular service attracts recruits and that eliminating the canteen reduces drunkenness and boosts retention. He cites Fort Porter near Buffalo where canteens cut saloons and incidents. similar posts in Texas show improved discipline and even saved a man’s discharge fund. Other officers, including Brig Gen Merrick, praise the canteen as a social hub that kept soldiers on post and reduced desertions.
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Penses
Infantry
War Department
Clarence R. Edwards
Rief
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Philippines
T We Army
Far East
Fort Portr
Buffalo
Texas
Fila
Merrick
James
Ale White
Geo. Allen
Signal Corps
McConnell Vital Force Discovery Promises Medical Breakthrough
A dense, fragmentary report argues vital force can be increased to cure chronic illness and age weakness. It cites McConnell research claiming anyone can learn to generate vital electricity in the body, with lectures at the 147 Electricity Institute in Washington.
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Wasi
Ingte
McConnell
Electrieny. Institute
Metropolitae East
Autidimy
Washington
Army Orders Advance and Extensions Across Forts and Posts
Army orders list officer promotions extensions and transfers across Fort McRae Fort Cleveir Fort Javkeon Port St Philip La Fort Ward N Mex Portlant Ore Hot Springs Ark Washington Barracks DC and other posts. Named officers include Maj Waren T Newenmn Maj Joseph V Kurnth Capt Edgar A Macklin Capt Henry Bo Clark Lieut Frank Phipps Jr Lieut Melding L Poindester and others.
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Learre
Waren T Newenmn
Conet Artillery Corns
Joseph V. Kurnth
Fourth Cavalry
Charles 2
Dority
Philipniges
Thomas Ho Stavens
Pere Ferraneas
Fort McRae
Fort Cleheir
Javkasn Barrarke
Fort Javkeon
Port St Philip
Edgar A Macklin
Melding L Poindester
Coast Arllery Core
Hot Springs
Ark
Arthur Williams
Corpa
Fret Neers
Washington Barracks
District of Columbia
Lawut
Orders to Naval Officers Resignations and Appointments
Navy orders detail Lieut Cam. D Hy Allen to Wigennela WA naval yard Paget Sound and Lieut A A Peterson to Minnieemp with resignation effective February 16. Lieut Te Thwcha resigns with February 19 effective on West Xenia arrival to United Britain. Anderson detached Bes Walnon to Montgomery. clerk TW Arms appointed pass jomaster. Piemantects Clerk WOON Duninp resignation accepted with February 10 effective date.
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Cam
Hy Allen
Wigennela
Navy Yard
Paget Sound
Waah
Imeut
A. A. Peterson
Minnieemp
Thwcha
Renignavion
West Wexinia
Braton
Lh Anderson
Bes Walnon
Montgomery
Taymaniers
TW Arms
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Davis
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Post Exchange
Johnson Hagood
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