Navy bill halted by parliamentary coup in Congress
Debates over a three year building plan to empower the President to suspend contracts for ten battleships and ten scout cruisers ended in a pointed procedural clash. Republicans led by Mann accused of dodging an actual appropriation, while Democrats including Padgett and Madden argued for a comprehensive navy boost tied to peace aims.
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California
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Miller
Minnesota
United States
Panamaanal
Alaska
Philippines
Penrose Warns on War Waste
Senator Penrose, poised to chair the finance committee, criticizes the tax revenue bill as far from perfect and too high for individuals while noting expected tax reductions next year. He calls for stringent economy and expenditure regulation to prevent bankruptcy amid wartime wasteful spending.
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Finance Committee
United States
Washington Parade Plans Million Dollar World War Victory
Washington organizers seek 42000 for a February 24 parade honoring President Wilson and District veterans. Only about 3000 of 15000 needed has been raised, with medals as a major cost item. Volunteers from Women’s Naval Service and various groups pledge delegates, bands, and contingents from Confederate Vets, Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, and others.
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Inquiry on Secret Agents Probed in Michigan Senate
Senator Townsend introduced a resolution asking the Attorney General to tell the Senate if Department of Justice agents are in Michigan, their purposes and operating instructions. The move follows charges that many people in Michigan pose as department agents amid Ford-Newberry contest tensions.
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Department of Justhe
Michigan
Townsend
Department
Fire damages hotel leaving hundreds homeless in aftermath
A hotel fire engulfed the building last night, forcing about 150 guests from affected upper floors. Fire department units fought flames that climbed to the top floors, with extensive damage to wooden framing and interiors. About 50 rooms were unusable and many guests, including notable postwar visitors, sought temporary shelter elsewhere as authorities assessed losses and outlined recovery plans.
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War contracts bill moves to final action in Fort
A long pending bill to settle informal war contracts valued at about 2.75 billion dollars was sent to final action. A complete agreement by Senate and House conferees eliminates the commission plan of settlement but retains a Senate amendment to include lineral contracts. The conference report was presented to the House yesterday and awaits action.
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Growth of the Glevres ordnance depot in World War I
The depot rapidly expanded during the 1918 fighting, supplying thousands of rifles and harness carloads as the American and allied forces surged in France. By late 1918 the complex occupied 90 acres with five large warehouses and 60,000 square feet of extra space, staffed by 47 officers and 579 enlisted men, plus daily labor. The nearby YMCA stores held about $6 million in goods while the depot routinely dispatched 25 to 30 carloads of supplies daily to front ports.
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Percival Manchester
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Fragmentary note on an unfinished meeting and papers
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a committee, dates, costs, and references to The Tartleles and a reading system for the blind. The text is disjointed with partial names, items, and an unclear report context.
Senate Votes Bill Saving 15 Billion and Meeker Gratuity Fight
The Senate passed a war funding bill without a record vote, sending it to conference. Debate focused on a gratuity for Representative Meeker's widow versus his four minor children, with Underwood arguing for the widow while Robinson’s amendment to favor the children was briefly adopted before reversal. Meeker died of Spanish influenza while caring for troops near St. Louis.
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Meeker
Spencer
Missouri
Behator' Underwood
Congress
St. Louis
Paulo de Godoy Dead in Tokyo of Pneumonia
Word from Tokyo reports Paulo de Godoy secretary of the Brazilian embassy in Tokyo died of pneumonia following influenza. He formerly served as second secretary in Washington and married last May Mme Lug Mendez daughter of the Guatemalan minister. Mme de Godoy left Tokyo for Washington.
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Guatemala
Washington
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