Secret Service Criticisms Hear Before House Committee
Testimony before the House appropriations committee questions the Treasury and Secret Service efficiency. Chairman Knapp Chief Revenue Agent Trowbridge and Treasury Department officials defend the services, citing limited agent use and reliance on internal personnel for investigations.
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Political party leaders edge toward rentest dispute fallout
Fragmented OCR text hints at Democrats and Republicans clashing over leadership lines and rising tensions within the party, with mentions of names Granger Wattim and P Shelfijd amid conference notes and electoral strategy discussions.
Telegraphers Debate Internal Reform and Staffing
A partial transfer of telegraph operations is discussed as the Telegraphers Union questions staffing and efficiency. The piece notes concerns over past practices, calls for organizational reform, and mentions ongoing correspondence between unions and management. Key figures include journalists and public officials in the communications sector.
Senate Accepts Island Teem Export on Constitution Change
The senate approves a measure affecting an island and its use, prohibiting its exploitation for amusement or profit and placing part of the island under the authority of the Military Academy at West Point. The action names Anna Futt Warner and Margaret Olivia Sak among others.
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Restore Pension Agencies Reforms Move Through House
The House pushes restoration of pension agencies after earlier reform, aiming to reinstate Tierhlean agencies cut last year. Senate had replaced them during a conference, and the pension rolls long in dispute may be revived with the bill’s action.
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Court Upsets Two Willis Bequest Refused by President
Judge Lawton opens the probate hearing over Benjamin Hadley's estate, valued around 800000, with contested wills. One will left 10900 to President Roosevelt, who declined it, leaving the bulk to Walter Ladley. George A Hadry and Clarence Hadry challenge the rest.
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Senate Nears End On Navy Bill Amid Insurgent Attacks
Senate opened with attacks on the navy yard costs in the Navy bill from Insurgent senators. Hate warned of a night session if the BIE isn t concluded. A vice admiral office for Bob Evans was dismissed on a point of order. The president read a message on dependent children and proposed legislation. The appropriation for post offices will be reported today or tomorrow. Several minor bills passed and the Senate adjourned at 7 00 pm to honor Rep Granger of Rhode Island. Arizona and New Mexico statehood bill passed unanimously. Watson rail safety bill also passed out of respect for Rep Granger after his Sunday death. The House adjourned earlier than usual to 11 o'clock.
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Sunday Bill Opposed by Protest March on House Panel
Opponents of the Johnson Sunday closing bill, passed by the Senate, urged the House District committee that enactment would infringe constitutional rights and favor those with certain religious beliefs. Speakers included Seventh Day Adventists from Takama Park and others who argued licensing and religious liberty issues while advocates claimed the bill would provide a weekly day of rest without unfair competition.
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Watching Harbin Situation In State Department Note
The State Department has not taken recent action over Harbin Manchuria where Chinese authority is being eroded by Russian administration. Baron Rosen met officials in Washington and a brief reference marked his visit. Russia holds cash and a large population in Harbin, while the United States aims to protect China’s treaty rights and territorial integrity.
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Day Movement Fails in South Carolina Legislature
After a multi day filibuster in Columbia the local option forces claim prohibition is dead in South Carolina The Senate holds a narrow 4 vote majority for local option while the House remains closely divided Even with adjournment Saturday a special session appears practically impossible to save prohibition with roll calls on hundreds of amendments.
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President backs federal action on dependent children care
The President sent a message to Congress urging federal adoption of a children’s bureau and related legislation after a January White House conference on dependent children. The proposals aim to standardize care, fund preventive work, home placement, and state inspections, with emphasis on keeping children in homes when possible and extending reforms to the District of Columbia and federal territories.
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Street Bill Referred and Utilities Measure Sent to Subcommittee
Lawmakers refer Gallinger gas tax bill to Senate District subcommittee on public utilities with no debate. District panel favors reports on several House-passed highway and street extension bills, including Rittenhouse street, Mills avenue, Massachusetts and Minnesota avenues, Ninth, Girard, and Twentieth streets, plus a parole extension for juvenile offenders to District Training School for Boys. Gallinger also proposes amending the 1878 law to exclude church expense reimbursements from income and a separate board of accountancy bill. House version already filed.
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Navy Board Ending Work Seeks Charter for Child Welfare
Theodore Roosevelt reports the Navy Board urges federal action to inspect agencies caring for dependent children, mandating guardianship accountability, public inspection, and standardized records. Proposes DC orphanage oversight by the Board of Education and strong supervision rules, aiming to set national standards for child protection.
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Wireless phones fail on Atlantic fleet voyage test
Reports show the wireless to Rhine apparatus on ships of the Atlantic fleet performed unsatisfactorily under test. It is likely to be removed. Tests by Army engineers and Navy yards indicate mixed results, with some favorable reports on Secretary Newbery's reorganization plan.
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Trophy for riflemen marks first Marne Corps Match
Marine corps officers create a trophy for a Marne Corps Match open to all shooters using any rifle any sight and any ammunition The cup will be held by the winner for one year and engraved with the name and total score Torpedo boats Tingey and Wilkes move to Needs More Money for Dry Dock Pensacola to Natchez for Mardi Gras participation request from Secretary Newberry to Congress to raise the cost limit for the Mardi Gras celebration
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Cooper New Discovery Praised After Four Years’ Struggle
An endorsement by Fi A Castle in New York highlights Cooper’s New Discovery for stomach trouble. A patient describes four years of suffering, two surgeries, and lasting relief after seven weeks, with improved appetite, energy, and digestion. The Cooper Medicine Co of Dayton, Ohio, reports nationwide sales and offers information on request.
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Bids to permit dry dock at Pearl Harbor yard raised
Special notices report proposed dry dock at Pearl Harbor Navy Yard Hawaii with estimated cost from 2.9 million to 3.5 million dollars. Bids opened were higher than expected and Congress may need to raise the cost limit or all bids will be rejected.
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Brutus Arrives in Willemstad From Colon and Des Moines Also
Brutus the American collie arrives in Willemstad from Colon accompanied by a ship’s mascot. The cruiser Des Moines also enters Willemstad this morning. The Solace from the Pacific coast reaches Rio Janeiro and will depart for Bahia around February 20.
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Washington Post stockholders to meet for election of trustees
Notice states a stockholders meeting of The Washington Post Company will be held Thursday May 9 at The Washington Post Building 2839 1981 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC for electing trustees for the ensuing year and to consider any amendments to the bylaws and other business by order of President Joan Ro McLean. Also reports a passenger injury on Fourteenth Street and requests witnesses to send names and addresses.
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