Secret Service Findings At Odds With Treasury Work
Testimony before the House appropriations committee reveals that Chairman Knapp Chief Revenue Agent Trowbridge and Treasury Department officials testified that Secret Service efforts have not meaningfully aided federal detection work. They argued that only a few agents are active and that the service’s impact on curbing violations has been limited, warning that shifting resources could undermine the treasury’s revenue protection.
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Knapp
Trowbridge
Department of Commerce and Labor and Treasury
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Congress
House
Covn
Charman Knapp
Commerce Commission
Silean
Ie Department of Commerce
Lee
Local party leaders clash over race and reform in tense conference
Fragmented notes show Foy and other figures arguing over Democratic strategy and rent reform. Warnings of internal divisions surface as party members at a state conference push for cohesion and clear leadership in the wake of mounting tensions.
Telegraphers Debate Roles and Labor Tensions
A fragmentary report outlines a discussion among telegraphers about age limits, pay, and work conditions. It notes a meeting chaired by local communists and mentions possible shifts in management, proposals for reforms, and a call for broader input from workers. The piece is incomplete but highlights workplace tensions and leadership dynamics.
Senate Accepts Island Proposal Amid School Debate
The senate approves an island export plan linked to a constitutional revision. It restricts use of the island for amusement and nonmilitary purposes while designating it as part of the Military Academy at West Point.
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Dudou
Tudson Tayer
Fia Anna
Futt Warner
Margaret Olvia
Sak NL
Semele Ves
Lovdas
Asap
Cyed
Servatan
Military Academe
West Epint
Restores Pension Agencies After Senate Conference
A House pension committee move aims to restore Tiernhlean pension agencies that were cut last year. Agencies had varied roles and long histories, with pension rolls noting years of past operations. The bill persists after a conference, restoring the agencies as part of the pension system.
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Tis House
Senate
Lie Roy
Court Upsets Two Willis Bequest to Heirs Contested
The probate fight over Benjamin Hadley’s estate, valued around $800000 after his December 1907 death, proceeds in Middlesex county court. Judge Lawton began hearing testimony as Willis disputes unfold. A prior will left 10900 to President Roosevelt, who refused it, leaving the bulk to Walter Ladley with George A and Clarence Hadry contesting.
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Cambelage Maes
Benjamin Hadley
Weed Somerville
Eimph
Todhy
George F Lawton
Middlesex County
Wila
Roosmelt
Pepher
Wallter Ladley
George A
Clarence Hadry
Senate reacts to navy yard costs amid insurgent attacks
Senate action centers on naval bill and yard costs with insurgent senators criticizing. Hate warns of a night session if BIE not concluded. vice admiral office provision debated. President transmits conference on dependent children. several minor bills pass. Granger memorials lead to adjournment and a statehood bill for Arizona and New Mexico clears House. Watson rail safety bill follows.
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Senate
Hate
Bob
Representative Granger
Rhode Island
Secretary of
Arizona
New Mexico
Watson
Granger
Rhode Te
Howse
Sunday bill opposed by church groups protest at committee
Opponents including Seventh Day Adventists and the Secular League testified before the House District committee against Johnson Sunday closing bill. They argued the law would infringe constitutional rights and religious freedom while promoters claimed it would grant a weekly day of rest without harming competition.
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Senate
House District Committee
W A
Colcord
Prescott
Takama Park
Kirk
Colord
United States
Jones
George A King
Georgetown Circus Association
F P G Pandes
Charles F Biggs
A FF Jackson
Watching Harbin Situation in Manchuria
State Department monitors Harbin unrest as Russian administration pressures Chinese authority. Baron Rosen visits, but officials say no new action. Russia holds substantial cash. Russia has 40,000 people in Harbin. U.S. pledges to press treaty rights and Chinese territorial integrity.
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Harbin
Manchuria
State Department
Baron Rosen
United States
Umeg
Sarbin
Day Movement Fails in South Carolina Legislature
After a multi day filibuster in Columbia the prohibition effort appears dead with the senate holding a narrow 4 vote margin for local option and the house evenly split. Local option backers in the house plan roll calls on hundreds of amendments as the assembly nears adjournment, making a special session unlikely.
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South Carolina
Columbia
Senate
House
General Assembly
Federal action urged on dependent children conference findings
The President transmitted a special message to Congress endorsing the January conference on dependent children. It urges federal legislation and the creation of a Federal children's bureau, aiming to standardize care, fund preventive work, home finding, and state inspections, with District of Columbia protections and reform of child-caring laws nationwide.
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Congress
White House
Shaul
Federal
Children’s Bureau
District of Colmbia
Senate
Department of the Interior
Street Extension Bills Dominant In Senate District Committee
Senate District committee moved several District highway projects forward including extending Rittenhouse street to Daviel road, Mills avenue northeast, Massachusetts avenue southeast, Minnesota avenue southeast, and Ninth street northwest. Aimed to widen or extend multiple streets and authorize new highway plans, with reports expected at a special meeting or next Friday. Senator Gallinger proposed amending the 1878 law on church subsidies and opened a bill to create a District accountancy board, with a House counterpart already filed.
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Senster Galliogar
District of Columbia
Subcommittee On Public Utilities
Senate District Committee
House
Senate
Rittenhouse Street
Daviel Road
Mills Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Fortleth Street
Bowen Road
Minnesota Avenue
Pendaylvenia Avenue
Sheriff Road
Bvarte Street
North Capitol
Michigan Avenue
Glenwool Cemetery
Ninth Street
Harry Place
Hudld Street
Girard Street
Fifteenth Street
Twentieth Street
District Training School For
Reno Road
Feagenden Street
Chesapeake Street
Colorado Heights
Gallinger
Board of Accountancy
Navy Board Endorses Inspections Of Charities For Orphans
The Navy Board urges federal oversight of child care agencies in the District of Columbia and calls for public inspection of orphanages and similar homes. It supports state supervision, standardized investigations, permanent records, and guardian accountability to ensure better protection and education for dependent children. The recommendation, attributed to Theodore Roosevelt, argues national leadership can elevate child welfare standards across states.
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Board of Charities
President Naval Commission
Naval
Boau
District of Columbia
Board of Education
Ehid
Board of Chartles
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Wireless phones fail on Atlantic fleet test
Unsatisfactory results from the wireless to Rhine apparatus aboard Atlantic fleet ships during a world cruise lead to probable removal. The system has undergone thorough testing by agents of the Avet with mixed outcomes, while Navy yards report Secretary Newberry’s reorganization plan is praised for potential savings and efficiency.Captain Henry Kingman, corps of engineers in Savannah, will report to Adjutant General William P. Hall for examination before the board, then return to duty upon completion.
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Dan
Kingman
Corps of Engineers
Savannah
Rigger
William P Hall
Army
Washington DC
Navy
Newberys
Trophy for Riflemen Marne Corps Match Adopted by Marines
Officers of the Marine Corps decide on a $1 contribution to purchase a cup for the Marne Corps Match. Open to all, any rifle any sight any ammunition any shooting position. Winner holds the trophy for one year and the engraving lists name and total score. Torpedo boats Tingey and Wilkes ordered to Natchez for Mardi Gras celebration participation. Needs more money for dry dock Pensacola and Congress asked to raise the cost limit.
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Marine Corps
National Rige Association
Ncw
Natchez
Tingey
Wilkes
Pensacola Fla
Newberry
Con.reed
Miss
Cooper New Discovery Promises Relief After Four Years
Testimonial from Fi A Castle in New York endorses Coopers New Discovery for stomach trouble. A client describes four years of suffering and failed treatments before rapid improvement after seven weeks, returning to work with restored appetite, energy, and digestion. Sold at leading druggists. Cooper Medicine Co of Dayton Ohio offers information on request.
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L T Cooper
New York
Castle
West Seventeenth Street
Coope
Cooper Headquarters
Cooper
Coopers
Boston
Cooper Medene Co
Dayton
Ohi
Dry Dock Bid Increase At Pearl Harbor Yard
Special notices announce a proposed dry dock at Pearl Harbor Navy Yard Hawaii with cost estimates from 2.9 million to 3.5 million dollars to enable acceptance of the best bid among recently opened offers. Bids exceeded expectations and Congress must raise the cost limit or all bids will be rejected.
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Su Ely
Chidren
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Hawa
Congress
Brutus Safe in Port and Solace Arrives in Willemstad
Brutus the American collie reached Willemstad from Colon with a note of relief as warships monitor Venezuelan waters. The cruiser Des Moines also entered Willemstad with Des Moines listed. The hospital ship Solace from the Pacific coast arrived five days from Buenos Aires en route to New York and Bahia planned by February 20.
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Willemstad
Cursean
United States
Collie
Brutus
Colon
Oval
Des Moines
Rio Janeiro
Pacific Coast
New York
Buenos Ayres
Brand
Bahia
Notice of Washington Post stockholders meeting
Notice hereby given that a stockholders meeting of The Washington Post Company will be held on Thursday March 9 at The Washington Post Building, 2839 1981 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC, to elect trustees for the ensuing year and consider amendments to the by laws and transact any business. By order of JOAN R McLEAN, President. EDWARD McLEAN. Passenger injured on Fourteenth Street car near Massachusetts Avenue. witnesses urged to send names and addresses.
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Wallington Post Company
Washington Post Company
Washington Post
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington DC
Joan Ro McLean
Edward McLean
Thomas
Massachusetts Avenue
Russell
Care
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