Revenue bill sparks senate clash over bonds and taxes
Congress weighs a $443,256,000 package combining $248,000,000 in new taxes and $195,256,000 in bonds with $500,000,000 in short term certificates. A Treasury deficit of $333,400,000 looms, prompting a plan to raise funds via bonds for Mexican operations and Alaska rail construction plus an $224,000,000 excess profits tax and $22,000,000 inheritance tax. Speaker Champ Clark receives public congratulations as he learns of his first grandchild born in New Orleans.
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Senate
Treasury
Treasury Department
Congress
House
James M. Thomson
New Orleans
Veteran Statesman
Thomson
Genevieve Champ Clark
Bennett
Papa
Champ Clark Thomson
Pension Bill Quickly Passed In 35 Minutes
The House approved the annual pension appropriation bill bearing 160 million dollars for soldiers' pensions next year in a 35 minute, unanimous vote. Former Speaker Cannon noted he wanted to avoid delaying adjournment on March 4. The naval appropriation bill preceded it to the Senate, with army funding ahead and sundry civil awaiting committee action.
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Cannon
Congress
Senate
Clouse
Committee On Appropriations
Senate Rejects Postage Change Amendment Vote
By a 37 to 34 margin the Senate refused to suspend rules and attach to the postoffice appropriation bill an amendment raising newspaper and magazine rates while cutting drop letter rate to one cent. The body then debated eliminating pneumatic tube service in Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago and St Louis but adjourned without final action.
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Senate
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Industry's War Staff Meets to Plan National Mobilization
National Defense Council bans seven committees to mobilize industry for war with chairs named including Dr. Frank F. Simpson, Bernard Baruch, Julius Rosenwald, and How ard E. Coffin. A New York meeting of fifteen railroads outlined cooperation with military services as Brig. Gen. Kuhn reported on German mobilization and E K R Stettinius discussed Allied orders. The medical standardization panel formed with Simpson as chairman and T W Richards secretary coordinating Navy and Army medical officers.
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National Defense Council
Franklin H., Martin
Chicago
Samuel Gompers
Washington
Daniel Willard
Baltimore
Hollie Godfrey
Philadelphia
Bernard Baruch
New York
Howard E. Coffin
Detroit
Julius Rosenwald
Mr. Willard
Brig
Gen. Kuhn
Army War College
Germany
E. KR. Stettinius
Morgan & Co
Great Britain
Frank F. Simpson
Surg
T. W. Richards
Navy
Richard H. Harts
Carl R. Darnell
Army
Joseph A. Murphy
Rucker
Public Health Service
Alexandria Fire Chiefs Race To Fires In Speeding Engine
Washington Post dispatch reports Alexandria council debating an ordinance allowing motor fire engines to travel 25 miles per hour and cars to follow at up to 12 miles per hour with pennants. The council increased pay for policemen and firemen, discussed road improvements and street-name changes, and sent Masonic lodge delegates to the 129th Virginia Grand Lodge meeting in Richmond.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Committee On Fire
General
Lawa
Board of Aldermen
Merchant Street
Associated Charities
Committee On Finance and Poor
Richmond
Grand Lodge of Masons
Virginia
Alexandria-Washington Lodge
W. H. Charles
C. W. Fletcher
W. B. Davis
Andrew Jackson Lodge
Walter & Nicklin
R. 8. Luckett
Harry B. Richards
Henry K. Field
Electors canvassed today in joint session
Congress will meet in the hall of the House to canvass the November vote and declare Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall elected. The President pro tempore of the Senate will preside, Vice President Marshall to surrender his gavel, with tellers Kern and Clapp for the Senate and Rucker and Mapes for the House. Senate will proceed before 1 o clock with election certificates from 48 states. Admission to galleries by special tickets only.
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Congress
House
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas R. Marshall
Senate
Saulsbury
Marshall
Kern
Indiana
Clapp
Minnesota
Rucker
Missouri
Mapes
Michigan
Sudden Invasion Of U S Possible
Senator James Reed warns that eliminating oceanic safeguards through science places the United States at risk from foreign foes. He urges economic and physical preparedness, comparing today to a century ago when slow ships allowed time to prepare. A District chamber resolution seeks reform to ease congested courts and reduce case delays.
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United States
James Reed
Missouri
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Reed
Committee On
W. C. Sullivan
James 8. Easby-Smith
District Bar Association
New Danish Islands Bill Moves Through Senate Committee
Senators Stone Hitchcock and Lodge of the foreign relations committee draft a bill for the Danish West Indies governing commission. It would replace the State Department plan, create a three member commission, name a provisional government, and require a 90 day Congress report.
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Senate
Simmons
Penrose
Lodge
Gallinger
Stone
Hitchcock
Danish West Indies
Denmark
State Department
House Committee
Congress
Congress Critics Clash Over Canned Speeches and Press Control
Representative J Hampton Moore challenged Rep Callaway over a canned speech accusing J P Morgan interests of press control. Moore also attacked Rev Randolph H McKim for signing a pro war advertisement, calling it a diabolical declaration of war against Germany.
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House
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Oscar Callaway
Texas
J. P. Morgan
Moore
Randolph H. McKim
Church of the Epiphany
Washington
Dr. McKim
American Rights League
United States
Germany
Cuts Down Harbors Bill Senate Report Proposal
A Senate commerce committee minority report on the 39 million rivers and harbors bill proposes a 25 million dollar appropriation for projects already authorized and new ventures deemed advisable by the Secretary of War. The minority argues against waste amid tax scrutiny and favors a waterways commission to oversee all rivers harbors reclamation and conservation work.
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Senate Commerce Committee
Kenyon
Jones
Sherman
Harding
Watson
Waterways Commission
Thinning Out D C Guard General Muster Out Order
San Antonio reports a War Department order via Gen Funston directs District of Columbia National Guard on leave or furlough to report to home department commanders for muster out. Applies to state troops off the border. Texas units exempt. Cheers greet the development among Third District infantry as homeward prospects rise.
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San Antonio
Tex
District of Columbia National Guard
Eastern Department
Funston
War Department
Border Service
Texas
Third District of Columbia Infantry
Sam
Maine service at Arlington memorial for Maine sailors
Memorial services in Fort Myer riding hall Virginia will honor the sailors who died aboard the battleship Maine in 1898 Havana harbor. The programs are arranged by the District of Columbia Spanish War Veterans with Capt. D. V. Chisholm, supreme commander, to give an address and several senators and representatives expected to speak.
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Maine
Habana Harbor
Fort Myer
Leé “H
Harris
Department of the District of Columbia
Boston Symphony's Boston Program Delights with Classical Mastery
The Boston Symphony Orchestra under Dr Karl Muck performed Beethoven s Eroica Smetana s The Bartered Bride Debussy s Afternoon of a Faun and Strauss Don Juan in a vivid concert. No soloist appeared yet the ensemble offered strength beauty and historical significance especially in the Eroica and Don Juan with Bohemian flavor in the overture.
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National
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Karl Muck
Beethoven
Hroica
Smetana
Debussy
Feyn
Strauss
Napoleon
Washington
Elizabeth Price 75 Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Price widow of Benjamin Price dies at 75 at her niece’s home 1822 King Street after a long Philadelphia and Washington residence. Funeral at St Marys Church at 9 30 tomorrow with burial at St Marys Cemetery. Also reported deaths include Nannie Belle Humphreys Howland in Huntington West Virginia from pneumonia with burial there.
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Elizabeth Price
Sylvester A. Breen
King Street
Benjamin Price
Dublin
Ireland
Price
Philadelphia
Washington
Sst
Mary
St. Marya
Biemetery
Huntington
W. Va
Howland
Nannie Belle Humphreys
John A. Humphreys
Divorce Decree Granted in Alexandria Court Case
A final decree of divorce on grounds of desertion was handed down in Alexandria corporation court in the case Maria B Thompson Ratigan versus Howard J Ratigan. The plaintiff may resume her maiden name. Moncure served as attorney for the plaintiff. Mrs Katie Taylor 36 died at 12 Duke Street. She leaves a husband a son and a daughter. Funeral at Pontre Church Fairfax County at 2 pm tomorrow. Test Big Locomotives noted as Santa Fe engines built by Baldwin for Southern Railway. They promise 40 percent more power for freight between Alexandria and Monrose. Funeral for Ida Burke wife of Henry Burke set for 2 pm today from 206 Queen arrest. Rev B T Kirkley to officiate.
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Alexandria, Corporation Court
Maria B. Thompson Ratigan
Howard J. Ratigan
Robinson Moncure
Katie Taylor
James A. Taylor
Duke Street
PoNtek Church
Vairfax County
Santa Fe Tyne
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Southern Railway
Alexandria
Monrose Vane
Ida Burke
Henry Burke
B. T. Kirkley
Methodist Protestant Church
Best Home for Athletics for Washington Club
Architect Frank P Milburn praised plans for the Washington Athletic Club noting plans for a premier natatorium and top facilities. After visiting 24 major clubs from Omaha to the East he expects the project to be the country’s best. Milburn returns with inc hanges and says completed plans will be ready early next month for member review.
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Washington Athletic Club
Frank P. Milburn
Milburn, Heister & Co
Omaha
Mr. Milburn
Milburn
Washington
Gas cheaper for Rosslyn patrons
The absorption of Rosslyn Gas Light Company by Washington Gas Light Company was authorized by the public utilities commission. Washington Gas Light acquires Rosslyn assets for 120000 to assume Rosslyn bonds of 22000 at par and will allocate 39000 to pay for stock. The property valued 99051. Washington plans to reduce capital stock from 206000 to 50000, or from 2000 to top shares at 100 par, yielding a book value of about 78 per share.
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Rosslyn Gas‘Ught
Washington Gas- Ught Company
Pubiic Utilities Commission
Washington Company
Rosslyn
Deadlock Kills Dam Bill in Congress Session
The water power measures died yesterday as conferees failed to reach agreement between the House and Senate. Representative Thomas G. Patten of New York is under consideration for the postmaster position in New York City.
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Congress
House
Senate
Patten
New York
Thomas G. Patten
Death of Capt Robert E Smith a long time Agriculture Dept statistician
Capt Robert Emmett Smith statistician of the bureau of farm crops at the Department of Agriculture died at his home in Northwest Washington after a week with grip. He was 74. Funeral services will be held at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown tomorrow morning, with interment at Arlington. He leaves a wife and six children and was civil war veteran active in G A R circles and Oldest Inhabitants of the District. He served the department for more than half a century.
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Robert Emmett Smith
Bureau of Farm Crops
Department of Agriculture
Holy Trinity Church
Georgetown
Arlington
Funeral for Mrs Hutchins Wife of Rear Admiral Hutchins
Funeral services for Mrs Marion B Hutchins wife of Rear Admiral C T Hutchins A N will be held at St John s Church at 2 pm Interment will be in Arlington She died Monday at her home 822 Eighteenth Street Northwest She leaves her husband a son Lieut Comdr Hutchins naval attache at Peking China Mardi Gras New Orleans Pensacola Mobile Excursion Fares February 10 to 19 Southern Railway Consult Agents
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Marion B. Hutchins
C. T. Hutchins
St. John's Church
Artington
Hutchins
Eighteenth Street
Comdr. Hutchins
Peking
China
Mardi Gras New Orleanse
Pensecola—Mobile
Southern Railway
Marine Coppa Officers Named Nominees for Second Lieutenants
The President nominated several officers to be second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Among the selections are William E. Williams and Eugene F. C. Collier from the District of Columbia, George F. Adams and Alexander Galt from Virginia, and William W. Scott, Jr. from West Virginia.
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Marine Corps
District of Columbia
William E.williams
Eugene F. C. Collier
Virginia
George F. Adams
Alexander Galt
West Virginia
William W. Scott, Jr
Gary School System Discussed By Teachers' Club Speaker
Misa Emily Milodassky addressed the Gary Indiana school system at a Teachers' Club meeting held yesterday at 602 Eleventh Street Northwest. The talk focused on local education issues and district initiatives.
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Gary
Ind
Misa Emily Milodassky
Teachers’ Club
Eleventh Street
Orphans Friend After Death Named In Will Probate
The will of Sarah W. Huntington of St Johns Orphanage, Washington known as Sister Sarah and the orphans friend, was filed for probate by Ella F. Butler of the orphanage and Thomas A H Miller of Annapolis Md through Clephane Clephane. Date July 23 1912. Butler to receive income from 6000 and upon her death the income to go to the Church Orphanage Association of St Johns parish. Miller to share personal effects with Butler and Georgiana Train receives 506. Remaining estate to Butler and Miller as executrix and executor. Estate valued at about 14000 with securities. She died January 25. Brother Charles L Huntington of Hamilton Ohio waived rights and consented to probate.
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Sarah W. Huntington
St. John's Orphanage
Washington
Sarah
Ella F. Butler
Thomas A. H. Miller
Annapolis
Clephane & Clephane
Bister Sarah
Church Orphanage Association
St. John’s Parish
Germany Opens Ports or Stays Neutral in War Debate
Senate President pro tempore Saulsbury introduced a bill to open all U S ports to wartime Allied ships as a step short of war aiming to deter sea law violations. Critics warn it may violate neutrality and draw the United States into conflict with Germany while discussions on an extra session hinge on international events. Berlin denied a new negotiation push on submarine issues, with officials noting Switzerland’s mediation efforts.
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Saulebury
Delaware
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Saulsabury
Germany
Henator Stone
Clark
Congress
Berlin
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Hera
Mann
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Kent
Speaker
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O'Donnell
People's Dru
Industry
Defense Council
Railroads
Pledge Services
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Masons
U. S
Commerce Chamber
Representative Moore
D.C
American Wine Co
St Lous
U. S.A
Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Muck
Mrs. Ratigan
Bill
Robert E. Smith
Marine Coppa
Sirovwal
A. Lisner
Gray
Oxford
Heather
Palais Royal Street
Bierenth
Philippines
Yarrowdale
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