Huge Navy Bill Surges to Unprecedented $571 Million
The Senate naval subcommittee endorsed a next fiscal year naval appropriation totaling 571 million dollars, a 163 million dollar rise from the House bill. It includes a potential 150 million bond issuance to speed ship construction, with major boosts for radio stations in Porto Rico funds for Charleston clothing factory and Annapolis barracks, and higher ship and yard maintenance costs.
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U S Declined Safe Conduct and Navy Bill Provisions
Former Collogue Gazette editor in Washington declined safe conduct to Germany with the Von Bernatorff party. The article outlines wartime Navy provisions, including authorizing unfinished vessels, shifting work to speed completion, and funding overtime and pay increases for marine corps personnel. It notes age changes for midshipmen and restoring Kosten dry dock use, with the bill expected before the Senate.
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Freight rate hikes hit Latin American routes
New York February 17 Two steamship lines announced freight rate increases to Latin America. Ward Line raises rates by 1 per ton to the south coast of Cuba starting March 15 citing labor unrest there. Red D Line hikes 20 percent to South America due to higher operating costs and wages.
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Independents at Odds in House Speakership Fight
Independent representatives-elect Fulter Martin London Randall met to plan cooperation but did not form a united caucus. They will sound out Democratic and Republican leaders on reforms and may meet again before Congress convenes. The group includes Fulter of Massachusetts Martin of Louisiana London of New York Randall of California. The race narrows to Mann versus Clark with Lenroot’s floor leadership bargain and mixed support from Republicans and independents.
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House Members Gift Grandson of Speaker Clark
Wrong Champ Clark Thom son of New Orleans grandson of Speaker Clark will receive a gold knife fork spoon and cup as a gift from the House. On the floor yesterday Republican Leader Mannion suggested the plan and every member contributed to the present.
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Killer shoots at home. pastor dies in Atlanta attack
Eferta of Claude Anderton, released from the State Insane Asylum, opened fire inside the Zahn home killing Rev. Geaton R. Buford and wounding Mrs. M. Zahn and Mrs. W. J. Zahn. Anderson died shortly after. WJ Zahn aided by firing one pistol. Buford, 42, had moved from Louisville five years ago and aided women after Atlanta’s restricted district closed.
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Boy Scouts Parade Captivates Washington With Pageant
A 27 000 member Boy Scout contingent from Washington marched along Pennsylvania Avenue reputedly the largest turnout in city history. A 65 piece scout band led by Troop 13 carried Be Prepared banners as miners foresters and radio operators portrayed Scout virtues and crafts. Speeches at the White Lot honored the movement.
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Edison Seeks Secret Government Project at Hagie Rock
Edison and his secretary W H Meadowcroft reveal experiments are underway for the government. Edison staff are seen rigging devices on Hagie Rock Mountain with entrance to the vacant Casino guarded. No submarine link confirmed.
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Mrs Nelson W Aldrich Dies of Pneumonia
New York reports the death of Mrs Nelson W Aldrich widow of Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island from pneumonia at her New York home. She leaves daughters Mrs Rockefeller and Lucy Aldrich and five sons Edward B William G Winthrop W Stuart M and Richard S Aldrich. another daughter Mrs S Maurice Edgell from Denver. Burial will be beside her husband in Providence Rhode Island.
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United States
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Rhode, Island
Abby P. Greene
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John D Rockefeller
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Edward B
Dry Bill Hearing Ends Wednesday
The House District committee on the Sheppard dry bill will close hearings Wednesday unless extended by opponents. A week is expected for committee consideration. Members doubt if the measure will reach a House vote as anti-liquor forces push a constitutional amendment for national prohibition.
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Compromise Agriculture Bill Grants New Pay Increases
Conferees from the House and Senate report a compromise on the agriculture appropriation bill offering a 10 percent raise for employees earning $1,000 or less and a 5 percent raise for those earning between $1,000 and $1,600. The Smoot amendment limits increases to $1,000 and under. The bill, with the compromise, was returned to the House for printing as leaders plan votes this week in both chambers.
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House
Militia Ordered Home As 53000 Guardsmen Demobilize
As the American embassy in Mexico reopens, the border guard deployment is being dissolved. The War Department directed Gen Funston to begin immediate demobilization of remaining border units, with about 43000 guardsmen to return home and nearly 50000 regulars to guard the border from Brownsville to Yuma. Pershing stays at El Paso, Baker says crisis with Germany not a factor, and Ambassador Fletcher will present credentials in Mexico. Rejoicing greets orders at border camps as plans proceed for withdrawal and diplomatic steps.
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Twenty-Eight Held in Crap Raid at Poplar Place
Twenty-eight colored men were arrested last night in a craps game at 1210 Poplar Place Northwest by a Third precinct police raiding squad. James Lane was held on charges of conducting a gaming room. Quickest Service to Baltimore with hourly Baltimore and Ohio trips. $1.75 regular, $1.50 weekends.
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