PROHIBITION BILL FIGHTS SHIFTS ASSenate GOMPERS WARNED
Developments show the House will vote on the Sheppard prohibition bill with the District committee opposed and the Rules Committee leaning for a report. The Senate date error prompts a return for amendment as Justice Department inquiries into excise licenses unfold amid rumors of go-betweens and influence. Wayne MacVeagh, noted diplomat and lawyer, dies at 83 after a long career in government and law.
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the Treasury
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Margaretta MacVeagh
Washington
Charles MacVeagh
New York
District push for government run telephone system
District officials and farmers support the Lewis measure to transfer the District telephone system to the Post Office Department arguing it is a public function. John A. McSparran of the National Grange cites Washington as an ideal testing ground as private Bell interests resist trial. The District commissioners back government ownership to ensure public service over private profit and to safeguard government operations.
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National Grange
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Maryland Grange
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Thaw Attempts Suicide in City Hospital
Harry Thaw lay unconscious with a blood stained razor beside him in a city hospital room after a self inflicted neck wound and severed wrist artery. Detected by Captain Tate and Thaw aides he revived to a semi conscious state and refused to speak. Doctors said recovery expected within one or two weeks and extradition to New York planned once stable.
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Fight on Rivers Board Seeks Cabinet and Congressional Co Ordinator
President Wilson backs a permanent river and harbor board with three cabinet members, three senators, and three representatives. Republicans push the plan as a probe for lame duck protection. The measure funds Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina projects, plus inland waterway improvements and maintenance.
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Beaufort Inlet
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Postal Zone Plan Defended in House Post Office Bill
The House Postoffice Committee chair Moon defended a zone system to raise rates on second class mail, saying current newspaper and magazine rates are unreasonably low and that magazines would suffer. He backed local penny postage and limiting pneumatic tubes, while Western reps warned price surges. An effort to restore funding will follow. Ambassador Naon met President Wilson to present Argentina's autographed greeting from its new president.
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Drama League Presents Burlesques And Sketches
The Drama League offered a burlesque on The Tragedy of Nan and a comedy burlesque of Lady Patricia with many league members participating. A sketch The Confession shifted from tragedy to comedy, featuring Elsie Lancaster Kathryn Drain and G A Lyon. Drain Marthinson and Lyon acted in The Error, well received, with J Louis Montgomery telling dialect stories. Mrs Mary Louisa Tuttle hosted the luncheon as the league held its reunion.
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Kathryn Drain
G. A. Lyon
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Maurice Jarvis
Mary Louisa Tuttle
Drama League
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Kin of Militia Seeks Relief From War Dept
Families nationwide file for relief as Congress allocated 2,000,000 dollars for guardsmen dependents and most of the fund has been spent. More than 4,000,000 dollars remain available but are being allocated. applications arrive at about 250 daily. District units have been mustered out, reducing the number of dependents seekers.
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Congress Action Tells Of Various Legislative Moves
Senate began consideration of the Walsh water power bill for leasing lands in the public domain for private development, excluding navigable streams, as a substitute for the Ferris bill. Nominations of Bernard N. Baker and James B. White to the shipping board faced opposition, with seamen and antitrust concerns cited. A California delegation statement urged passing the lands leasing bill, defending claims amid Taft order and oil industry suits. Secretary Baker proposed a $1,795,000 deficiency for ordnance stores and $244,500 for disabled volunteer soldiers. Sinnott introduced a $400,000 Oregon Owyhee reclamation project appropriation. McAdoo urged a law banning impersonation of secret service agents. Baker and Todd backed government wireless monopoly for national security. House Republicans planned a conference to craft next Congress agenda. Gardner and Hicks reported enough signatures for a caucus petition to Green, not addressing the Speakership. A pension bill proposes $2 weekly for Americans over 65 unable to work with income under $200.
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New York
Representative Green
Vermont
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Mann
League to Enforce Peace Student Campaign at Georgetown
A campaign by the League to Enforce Peace will launch Monday evening at Georgetown University Law School 506 E Street NW. William H. Short secretary of the league will address students on the arms and ambitions of the society, with several other speakers discussing the topic.
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Georgetown University Law School
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William H. Short
Hearing on School Pensions At Senate Subcommittee
A large turnout of teachers and education supporters is anticipated for a Senate District Committee subcommittee hearing on a teacher pension bill. Chairman Hollis leads the panel with experts including William T. Galliher and Rev. Dr. John Van Schaick Jr. as speakers.
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Herbert Brown
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