District of Columbia District Bill Advances in Senate
Measures report an appropriation of 10,724,532.63 dollars, 687,298 more than the House grant, with a total district revenue outlook and numerous increases across executive, public safety, health, education and public works departments. Expanded street and bridge projects, new staff, and higher road and sewer spending are outlined with additions to libraries, courts, and charitable services. The Senate adds larger sums for schools and infrastructure, including Aqueduct Bridge work and several street upgrades.
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Senate
Water Department
Department of Insuraggs
Trea Public Library
Eastern Market House
Office of Register of Wills
Aqueduct
Valley of Rock Creek
Bread Branch
Takoma Park
Washington Aqueduct
Paltca Court
District Supreme Court
Circuit Court of District of Columbia
Washington Asylum
Washington
Board of Children’s Guardians
Industrial Home
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District of Columbia
Automobie Board
Office of Register of Wis
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Alice
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Pennsylvania Avenue
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Brookland Avenue
Rittenhouse Street
Western Avenue
Newark Street
Cleveland Park
Kenyon Street
Sherman Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Euclid
Fairmont Streets
American University Park
Wealey Park
North Capitol Street
Ontario Place
Ontario Road
Adams Mill Road
Twelfth Street
Brentwood Row
Potomac River
Georgetown
Piera
Anacostia
Siardian
Aining School
Mayed Divorce Inquiry Seeks Funds For Statistics Work
Director of the Census, back from Berlin after Tariff Commission service, testified before the House Appropriations Committee seeking 125,000 to continue divorce statistics. He said 116 clerks would be furloughed without the money and urged quick approval. He requested 250,000 for woman and child labor statistics, a task tied to the Bureau of Corporations. Committee members expressed opposition to funding both efforts.
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Sord
Berlin
Tariff Commission
House Committee On Appropriations
Bureau of Corporations
Army and Navy Pay Rise Advocated by House Panel
The Military Committee heard Taft Oliver Bell Wilcott and Admiral Goodrich urge higher pay for army and navy officers. They argued general needs of soldiers and will hear lower grade officers to justify increases. The panel likely will grade increases from 40 to 10 percent starting with the lowest ranks.
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House
Taft
Oliver
Bell
Wilcott
Admiral Goodrich
Army
Navy
Railroad Hours Bill Considered by House Committee
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce reviewed a bill restricting railroad employees in interstate commerce to sixteen hours per day. An amendment by Mr Murphy of Missouri limited train dispatchers and block signal operators to eight hours daily. With Chairman Hepburn absent, final action was postponed.
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House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Murphy
Missouri
Hepburn
Bills Sent to Conference and Oklahoma Rail Consolidation Plea
The fortifications appropriation bill and the omnibus lighthouse bill were sent to conference by the House with managers Smith, Keifer, Fitzgerald and Mann, Stevens, Adamson. The Senate Indian Affairs committee heard Parker in support of Oklahoma railroad consolidation with the Frisco system, but postponed further testimony to Thursday. A constitutional convention of Oklahoma was urged with protest against the consolidation.
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Smith
Towa
Keifer
Ohio
Fitzgerald
New York
Messrs. Mann
Illinois
Stevens
Minnesota
Adamson
Georgia
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Parker
St. Louis
Oklahoma
Eufred
McCreary to Offer Philippine Tariff Bill Amendment
Senator McCreary announced plans to propose the Philippine tariff reduction bill as an amendment to the Philippine agricultural bank bill to be taken up in the Senate soon. An older policeman case notes Maj. Sylvester arranging easier duties for Policeman Joseph Acton, who has served since 1867 with promotions and a long tenure at Center Market.
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Philippine Agricultural Bank
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Sylvester
Joseph Acton
Neve
Acton
Appeal Against Bill Would Open Door to Re trial
In the Senate the measure to allow government appeal to the Supreme Court on law points in criminal cases faced strong opposition led by Mr Whyte of Maryland who warned it would reopen trials and conflict with jeopardy provisions. Senator Nelson urged uniform rulings while Senator Heyburn proposed safeguards to avoid double jeopardy. The bill was laid over until today with votes anticipated on the measure and amendments.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Great Northern Files Petition to Change Passenger Rates
Great Northern Railway petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend and resume rates on one day’s notice for tariffs filed since October 25. The dispatch notes state pending state legislation may set a maximum 2 cent per mile rate, affecting current low tariff rules.
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St Paul
A L. Craig
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Great Northern Railway
Taft Seeks Judge Advocate General View on Water Diversion Power
Secretary Taft asks Judge Advocate General Davis to determine the extent of the Secretaries authority in the Mackenzie recommendation to deny Chicago Sanitary Board permission to divert Lake Michigan water into Calumet River. Mackenzie argues diversion would lower Great Lakes levels and harm navigation. China famine relief urged. Nayking viceroy telegram says supplies needed until mid May.
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Yale Laundry Promises Careful Collar Laundering
The advertisement touts Yale Laundry as preventing ragged edges and sore necks by expertly laundering collars without damaging linen. A home pickup wagon is offered, with contact numbers provided. The copy emphasizes avoidance of wear and tear and stresses customer satisfaction through careful cleaning.
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Wendel Case In National Guard Held Over For Grand Jury
Military inquiry into Captain Wendel of the New York National Guard ended its session after a full day. The state closed its case and Wendel’s attorney replied. Grand jury return awaited. Johannes testified he cashed a captain’s $120–$124 monthly armory salary and kept $60 when married, paying $3,440 total before discharge.
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Military Court of Inquiry
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National Guard
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A. S. Bacon
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END OF ANTI TREATING CLUB Fails to Persist in District
The Anti-Treating Club formed around January 1 by business men promises to curb drinking in public bars. Pledges forbid treating or accepting drinks under a $10 charity penalty. The club faded as pledges were forgotten and the burden proved too hard for members.
Former Lieut Burbank released from prison
Leavenworth Kansas February 12 Former Lieutenant Sidney Burbank United States Army was freed after nearly fifteen months in the federal penitentiary. He planned a visit to Indianapolis and claimed a conspiracy caused his conviction. He alleged many officers live with Filipino women and warned of future disclosures. He denied plans to marry a Leavenworth woman. He criticized the Army and vowed to disclose more in coming days.
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Valladolid
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Bank Treasurer Vanishes After Missing Securities Theft Probe
Negotiable securities valued at about 150000 are missing from the Savings Bank of New Britain under treasurer William F Walker who disappeared in New York last Sunday. Bank president Philip Corbin says auditors found no irregularities but the collapse of Walker’s whereabouts triggers a formal inquiry as funds are pulled to reassure anxious depositors.
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HH. Hart
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Sarusi O. L. Potter
London
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
San Francisco
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Paris
Briggs Views on National Policy From Senator-Elect Briggs
Trenton New Jersey February 12 United States Senator-elect Frank O Briggs released a statement outlining his stance on national issues. He indicated support for President Roosevelt's policies, endorsed protectionist measures for a manufacturing state, favored the Panama Canal and strict enforcement of all laws, and urged the Constitution as a constant guide to legislation. He also dissented from Roosevelt on the Brownsville affair and asserted his belief that the sheriff should have faced a court.
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N. J
United, States
Frank O. Briggs
Roosevelt
Briggs
Panama Canal
Brownsville
Crown Prince Regent Urges Higher Government Salaries
The Crown Prince Regent spoke at Stockholm on January 16 at the opening of the Swedish Riksdag noting a rise in the cost of living. He urged larger government salaries across all official classes to offset the higher expenses. A State Department report from the American minister in Stockholm covers the matter.
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Riksdag
State Department
Dinner's Coming Smell It Delights Stomachs with Stuart's Tablets
An old style advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure for indigestion. It promises an artificial stomach that digests food, cures sour risings, belching, acidity, and nausea, and restores appetite. Readers are urged to send name and address for a free sample by mail.
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AL Stuart
BF Stuart
Parasite for Gypsy Moth Found by Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department announces a parasite threat to gypsy moths as a solution. Eight to ten parasite varieties, deadly to the moth, were found in Southeastern Europe. Chief L. O. Howard plans a European trip to collect infested moths for distribution in affected U.S. districts.
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L. O. Howard
Bureau of Entomology
Agricultural Department
America
Bad Men of the Grew Court Report Finishes Inquiry
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia Feb 12 The court of inquiry headed by Capt Theodoric Potter has nearly finished its investigation into the murder of Chief Master at arms Douglass aboard the Tennessee on February 6 It reveals a de moralizing influence from a small group of men and that the crew are not the worst in the navy. The inquiry traces four or five bad men, with officers aware since the Tennessee’s Panama voyage, and details incidents involving Crain Sherwood and Burke. Funeral services are set for William J Lecraft a veteran printer at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing totaling 64 years old with four surviving children.
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Ararma Douglass
Tennessee
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Burke
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Williami J. Lecratt
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New Hampshire Avenue
St. Stephen’s Catholic Church
Lecraft
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Government Wins Railroad Case Against Delaware and Hudson
The Interstate Commerce Commission received a telegram from its attorney noting Delaware and Hudson Company confessed judgment in open court in thirty three federal safety appliance violations suits brought by the United States via the Department of Justice under Attorney General Bona parte. Also noted a credit bureau for Washington merchants is being planned by the Jobbers and Shippers Association, with meetings of its credit committee chaired by Ross P. Andrews and a board session at American Security and Trust Company. In other brief items, two Baltimore boys and a bulldog sought food at the Ninth precinct. Edward M Trucll of 1515 Clifton Street NW slipped attempting to board a Ninth Street car and was taken to Emergency Hospital with non serious injuries.
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Gov Hughes to Demand Removal of Insurance Chief
Albany reports say Gov Hughes will act tomorrow on Superintendent Otto Kesley to resign or be removed. A definite answer from Helney is expected with strong belief the reply will refuse the governor's bid. Senate precedents are being checked by informed members as the way is prepared for action.
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Gov. Hughes
Otto Kesley
Helney
Insurance
Senate
Governor Hughes Faces Senate Clash Over Kesley Replacement
Rumors say Gov Hughes may recommend removing Supt Kesley and replace him with another, prompting charges before the senate. A fight is anticipated to test the governor’s strength in that body.
Death of American Consul Harold S. Van Buren Deplored
News from Nice France reports the death of American Consul Harold S. Van Buren on Monday night. He had served in consular service since June 11, 1897 and earned high marks for his work. Previously he presided five years as marshal of the consular court at Kanagawa Japan. A New Jersey appointee and New York native, his loss is noted with regret. Dr Wiley Gees attends national canners meeting in Buffalo.
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van Buren
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