Murder Plot Charged in Brownsville Shooting Probe
Testimony before the Senate Military Affairs Committee centered on alleged plans to massacre Negro soldiers in Brownsville Texas. William Mapp and other ex-soldiers described conversations about ambush and mass shooting outside barracks, with cries of come out you black as rifle fire lit the night.
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Brownsdule
Tex
Negra
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
William Mapp
Twenty-f1th Infantry
Mapp
Complein
Wilburt Voschalle
Voschelle
Allison
Alm
Waschelle
Washhsie
Westinston
Ths Swouing
Thomas Jefferson
Aderly
Company C
Solomon P . Nell
Missouri Representative Proposes Rules Reform Committee
Representative Shackleford introduces a bill to replace the current Rules Committee with a twelve member Committee on Organization and Order of Business. The Speaker is excluded, committee chosen by the full House, and its chairman named by the twelve members.
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Shackleford
Missour
House
Nominations by President Include Port of Houston Official
The President sent to the Senate nominations for port of Houston Texas surveyor of customs Samuel Leal and Cape Vingent district collector William J Grant. Also listed are Alliance Nebraska land office register William W Wood and a request about the Interstate Commerce Commission’s special employes in coal and oil probes. The House agreed to a earlier meeting hour to handle post office appropriations next. Senate received coal land area details by townships and Africa liquor treaty news.
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Port of Houston
Tex
Senate
Port of
Houston
Samuel Leal
District of Cape Vingent
Non-Wiliam J Grant
Alliance
Nebr
William W. Wood
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate Resolution of Inquiry
Comiision
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Senate to vote today on immigration measure
Congress notes a day of debate on immigration conterpice with a noon Senate meeting planned. The House defeated the gun foundry provision at the Washington Navy Yard and passed the naval appropriation bill after five hours of debate. The House adjourned at 6:25 to reconvene tomorrow at 11.
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Senate
Benkte
Washington Navy’ Yard
Railroad Value Inquiry Looms in Senate Commerce Panel
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee revisited Senator La Follette’s plan to require the Interstate Commerce Commission to determine the face value of railroad properties engaged in interstate commerce. Opposition arose from lawmakers wary of hampering the commission with added duties, though enough votes exist to report the bill if brought to a vote. The panel referred the measure to the ICC for a report on needed amendments, with a commission reply due next Tuesday.
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Congress
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
la Follette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senate Bill Attacked by House Committee Action
The House sent to the Judiciary Committee the bill and Senate amendments granting government appeal rights in certain criminal prosecutions. Representative Jenkins decried the Senate changes as defeating government interests and aiding criminals, while Payne argued Jenkins did not move for consideration. Jenkins complained of lack of courtesy from the floor leader.
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House
Committee On the Judiciary
Senate
Jenkins
Presidnt
Department of Justice
Payne
Mr Jenkins
Congress
La Follette Opposes Oklahoma Railroad Consolidation Bill
Senator La Follette clashed with Judge L F Parker and urged that the bill allowing Frisco system consolidation with several lines may violate the Sherman Act and Supreme Court precedents. He argued the measure seeks quick passage before Oklahoma Senators oppose it, detailing the absorbed railroads named in the bill.
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Oklahoma
Senate
Warner
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
L F. Parker
la Follette
Supreme Court
Northern Securities
Frisco
St. Louis, San Francisco
New Orleans
Arkansas and Choctaw Railway Company
St. Louis
Oklahoma City
St Loui, Oklahoma and Southern Railroad Company
Oklahoma City and Western Rairoad Company
Protecting Coal Lands Bill In House Committee
House Committee on Public Lands advanced the public coal lands bill adding a section. It authorizes leasing and operating portions of federal coal lands to curb monopolistic control and protect consumers from high fuel prices. Leases capped at 25 years and 2 560 acres per entity, royalty not to exceed two cents per ton. Mr Martin to report the amended bill recommending passage.
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House Committee On Public Lands
United States
Martin
Pas
Diplomatic Bill Approved by House Conference Report
The House, without debate, approved the conference report on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Missouri's Mr. Clark pressed on whether the Senate receded from appointing more ambassadors, and Mr. Cousins said the matter was left in abeyance to the next session. A denials of German tariff inquiry followed as Ways and Means could block the Randell resolution.
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House
Clark
Missouri
Senate
Cousins
Laws
Foreign Affairs Committee
House Committee of Ways and Means
State Department
Germany
Tariff Revision Appeal Read in Massachusetts Senate
An urgent demand for tariff revision was read in the Massachusetts Senate yesterday. The petition, signed by Gov. Guild and members of both houses, endorses a maximum and minimum tariff and asks the President to use the subject for consideration.
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Bay State
Gov. Guild
Massachusetts
Senate
Naval bill clears House amid fought amendments
Debate over two battleships and costs ends with passage of the naval program. Amendments limiting ship prices to eight million and restricting yard output fail. Burton and Suizer battle for a smaller ship. Fitzgerald criticizes the Louisiana’s construction and cost, while Longworth and others favor arbitration over war. House adjourns after a lengthy vote on the bill.
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Fitzgerald
Louisiana
Durden
House
Pennsylvania Representatives
Washington
Burton
Representative Suizer
Foss
Naval Affairs Committee
Pacific Coast
Friends of the
England
Spain
United States
Panama
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy Department
Connecticut
Higher Clerks' Salaries Proposed by Davis
Representative Davis of Minnesota introduced a bill to add 0.5 percent to civil government salaries not exceeding 2500 per year whose pay has not been increased this session. Action is unlikely this session. after adjournment President Roosevelt may require heads of departments to file statements on salary needs under current and Keep commission methods. The commission urged gradation and equalization of salaries, which may shape next year’s Congress action.
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Davis
Minnesota
Salares
Roosevelt
Keep Commission
Congress
Senator elect Briggs Arrives in Senate with Warm Welcome
Senator elect Frank Briggs of New Jersey enters the Senate after defeating Mr Dryden in Trenton last week. Briggs, greeted on the floor by all senators, earns the nickname Buffalo Bill for his likeness to the historic scout. He stands about six feet tall, around 200 pounds, with black hair and a mustache.
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Frank
Briggs
New Jersey
Capitol
Mr. Dryden
Trenton
Senate
Dryden
Wil
Buffalo Bil
Mr Briggs
Mr. Dupont
West Point
Mr. Briggs
Congo Resolutions Passed in Senate Executive Session
In executive session the Senate yesterday approved the modified Congo resolutions. They state the President should consider action if allegations of inhuman treatment of Congo Basin inhabitants are proven, with support from the Senate, in line with treaty obligations and American foreign policy, potentially aiding Berlin Treaty signatories.
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Senate
Congo
United States
Arbitration Talk Presses Line Between Honduras and Nicaragua
Progress reported in arranging arbitration between Honduras and Nicaragua. Tribunal members and meeting site not yet chosen. State Department spokeswoman says situation is satisfactory and no war is expected. Assistant Secretary Bacon credited with much of the peaceable settlement effort in Washington.
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Honduras
Nicaragua
State Department
Central America
Bacon
Washin
Chicago Cruiser Arrives At Acajulta To Safeguard Interests
The Navy reports the cruiser Chicago has reached Acajulta Salvador from Magdalena Bay to protect American interests amid tensions between Caer Aragua and Honduras. The ship will stay within cable reach of the department for a few days to meet any demands.
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Navy Department
Chicago
Acajulta
Salvador
Magdalena Bay
Caeraragua
Honduras
Department
Bill club organized with Bryan Stone and Cowherd on roll
Jefferson City Mo Feb 15 The Bill club No 1 of the World filed articles of association and was granted a charter as a social organization. Headquarters at Excelsior Springs membership limited to men named Bill William J Bryan Senator Stone and ex Congressman Cowherd on the membership roll officers include President Bill Sisk Vice President Bill Wear Secretary Bill Hyder and Treasurer Bill Flack
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Cowherd
Bill Sisk
Bill Wear
Bill Hyder
Bil Flack
Senate District Committee Backs Anti Smoke Bill Fight Expected
Senate District Committee reported favorably the anti smoke bill sent from the House and noted railroads would face costly electrification if law passes. Railroad leaders warned of court challenges and urged delaying a vote due to limited session time while supporters push toward President signature.
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Steam Roads
Gallinger
House
Senate
Capitol
Sunday church services listed for multiple congregations
Calvary Baptist near Hey Sam Greene pastor 3:33, sermons at 2:00 and 8:00, Teachers' Bible class, prayer meetings, Endeavor sessions. Finth Baptist on E Street near Seventh, Weston Bruner pastor, 10:00 Sunday school with R A Ford superintendent, baptism series and love danger talks. Shiloh Baptist near aT, Waldron preaching, baptisms, Holy Communion, Christian Endeavor, special afternoon services with missionary students. Episcopal churches including Epiphany with Holy Communion, lectures by Capt Hobson on Christian America's Opportunity. St Johns and St Thomas churches with morning prayer, sermons, Holy Communion, and confirmations. Methodist Episcopal Metropolitan Church rally February 2, with speakers and singers. Southern Presbyterian and Central Presbyterian services, Unitarian All Souls Church schedule, and Christian Science mention.
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Calvary Baptist’ Church
Sam Greene
B. S Bristow
Siperintendent
BP m
Finth Baptist
E Street
Seventh Somehwens
Weston Bruner
R A. Ford
Walace
sMr
Joseph P. Meats
Felmos
Shiloh Baptist Church
L At
Wan
Waldron
Waldh
Vase
Church OF the Epiphany
DR MeHim
Richmond Pearson Hobson
America
John's Church
Sixteenth
the Streets
Roland Cotton Smith
Thomas A. Johnstone
ST Thomas
Heighteenth Street
Dupont Circle
C Ernestsmith
WM. E
North Capitol
M. E Church
Thomes H Anderson
J Adam Bode
A B Browne
Rodrick
Olin Leech
Southern Presbyterian
Central Presbyterian
Southern Assembly
Third End
James H. Taylor
ALL Souls' Church
Fourteenth
L Streets
Ulysses G
Young People’s Religious Union
Christian Science
Vanderbilt House Leased To Postmaster General Meyer
George von L Meyer the new Postmaster General leases the Vanderbilt house at 1707 New Hampshire avenue. The four story light stone residence, built by Potomac Realty Co and designed by Bruce Price De Sibour, was previously leased to George W Vanderbilt. Meyer’s lease likely runs until next fall with a March 4 office start, while Vanderbilt departs Washington for a trip until next season. The property is among the city’s finest and most costly homes in current construction.
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George von L. Meyer
United States
Vanderbilt
New Hampshire Avenue
George W Vanderbilt
Mr. Meyer
Washington
Potomac Realty Company
New Jersey
Westcott & Story
Bruce, Price, & de Sibour
Sixteenth
Cap Lewis Wendel Indicted for Grand Larceny
New York Feb 15 grand jury indicted Capt Lewis Wendel of the First Battery National Guard on two counts of grand larceny. The indictments arise from alleged acts during his command, with a military court now reviewing the charges after days of inquiry.
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New York
Grand Jury
Lewis Wendel
N.G
Wendel
Food Question with Perfect Satisfaction Dyspeptic
An Illinois woman details her husband’s stomach troubles and how Grape-Nuts improved his health. After starting with the cereal, he regained appetite, worked steadily, and the family continued using Grape-Nuts for two years, with requests for more at every meal.
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Ara
Nayne
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mtgw
Westvile
Soldier Sent to Asylum and Missing War Vet
Winfield Halleck a disabled United States soldier was held on suspicion of unsanity by detectives and later placed in St Elizabeths Asylum after being found acting strangely on D Street Northwest. He had recently been discharged from the Eighteenth Infantry for a head wound from the Philippine service and had previously been reported missing from his father's home.
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Winfield
H. Halleck
United States
Weedon
Burlingame
Walter Halleck
Maryland Avenue Northeast
Department of the Interior
Pwiding
St. Wizabeth's Asylum
Halleck
Eighteenth Infantry
Washington
Young Halleck
D Street Northwest
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T Arthur Smith
Washington College of Music
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