Natural gas gains support for heating in Washington debate
A Tennessee representative urged passage of a bill to authorize Washington Gaslight Co to supply natural gas from Maryland Pennsylvania or West Virginia to Washington. The aim is to replace coal water gas with cleaner gas for heating cooking and lighting while reducing carbon monoxide. The speech warned against water gas dangers and favored limited pipelines at a price near 1 cent per cubic foot with safety safeguards.
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Willett Attacks Roosevelt in Panama Libel Case
New York representative Willett accuses President Roosevelt of instigating or ordering libel proceedings over the Panama papers. He declares the prosecution the most dangerous usurpation of power witnessed, argues courts lack power in libel cases against the U S government, and cites legal authorities to reject paternalistic government theories.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Panama
Willett
Hause
Mio Willett
United State
Tle
Unite States
Veterans to lead inaugural parade with Philippine veterans unit
One hundred mounted Philippine Army veterans will form a division for the inaugural parade led by Maj. P. J. H. Farrell. The Philippine Constabulary Band may provide music. Georgia Cadets and other academies will march as commands with 12 officers and 60 men plus drill corps. Press seating arranged. military academy from West Point to send 9 officers and 400 cadets. Arrangements for rail accommodations and press quarters at the Pension Building outlined.
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Philippine Veteran Association
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South
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Decatur
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Pension Bulding
Secon
John A. Johnston
Military Academy
Weat Point
Lignl
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Academy
Committee On Civic Organizations
Srmnd
New York
Bingham
McClellan
Committee On
Hekington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Labor Loss in Free Lumber Sparks Duty Debate
A conference between the National Lumber Manufacturers Association board and organized labor representatives discussed lumber production costs and the potential wage cuts if Canadian lumber duties were removed. Manufacturers argued labor makes 60 to 70 percent of lumber costs and free lumber would reduce demand for American workers. no conclusions were reached. Governor Lilley of Connecticut appointed Matthew E. O’Brien as commissioner for the District of Columbia.
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National Council of Labor
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Key
Canada
Congress
America
George L. Lilley
Connecticut
Matthew E. O'Brien
Colorado
District of Columbia
Mr. O'Brien
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Prohibition
Congressional scene at Lincoln eulogies and bills debated
Eulogies for Lincoln were pronounced by Representative Nye and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address read by Representative Loutell. Several hundred private pension bills passed. Indian appropriation bill began general debate. Rainey and Waia charged with Canal corruption faced Republican assault from Lov ering Olcott and Banton. Willett argued the United States acted without authority to allow newspaper for libel and attacked President Roosevelt. The House adjourned at 5 20 p m to reconvene Sunday noon.
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Roosevelt
Mouse
Inday
Libel Jurisdiction Debate Techniques Clash in Congress
In heated remarks, Mr Willett argues libel is not a federal crime and cannot be prosecuted by federal courts. He claims Congress must define offenses and grant jurisdiction, warning against government overreach and urging the House to resist what he calls a usurpation.
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Eratsine
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Congress
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Goodwin
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Willett
King Edward Starts Home From Berlin Visit
King Edward and Queen Alexandra departed Berlin for London after a four day stay. They were escorted to the station by Emperor William and Empress Augusta and Prince Moncy of Prussia. The farewell was affectionate with multiple cheek kisses as Edward toured the Grunewald and lunched with the emperor.
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Alexandea
London
Prince Moncy
Prussia
Grune Wald
Prince Henry
Alderman Kohoul’s Death by Self Destruction Shocked Chicago
Alderman Joseph F P Kohoul, longtime Democratic leader, died by shooting himself in the head in his home basement. His wife found the body after a ward club endorsement failure and political disappointment. Alderman Kohout’s associate Alderman Nalan reportedly opposed his reelection. the ward endorsement went to W B Ryan.
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W. B. Ryan
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