Playgrounds Fight Sparks in Congress for District Aid
A heated debate on the Parsons amendment pits lawmakers against larger playground funding for Washington. Rep Gaines pushes for 15000 more for playgrounds while allies warn against costly maintenance and staff. Advocates cite Boston and Chicago as models. opponents fear tax burden and misused funds. The amendment passes by narrow margin as other measures on police and welfare move forward.
Postal workers face large raises and rural service boost
The House Committee on post offices and post roads approved a fiscal plan totaling 234 million for clerks and carriers and 254 million for rural service. It raises salaries to 1200 per clerk stage, adds clerks and carriers, expands rural routes, and increases railway mail costs as part of the year’s budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Post Offices
House
Tas
Servce
Itary Grocery
Shoomaker CO
Detweiler, Inc
BIC
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Baok
Weller
Arizona man sues for mileage from Congress ruling
John Y. Wilson of Arizona sues the United States in the Court of Claims seeking 20 cent per mile mileage for the second session of the Fifty eighth Congress. His attorneys argue Congress neglected to appropriate funds for mileage for that session while senators representatives and delegates were paid for the first and third sessions. He attended all three sessions and claims entitlement to full compensation estimated about 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fifty Eighth Congress
Court of Claims
John Y. Wilson
Arizona
WiHeon
Grosvenor
Ohio
Robert E Dean
Aternes S 5S
Ashbaugh
Wilson
Tokyo Commission Reports on Exposition Preparations
The American commissioners to the Tokyo exposition report a diplomatic gain at a crucial moment in U S Japan relations. The commission is placed on waiting orders with nominal expenses until full salaries resume. Japan agrees to a suitable building for agriculture and food exhibits at the 1917 exposition and may provide for mining and transport displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Japan
Europe
United States
Seattle
Rosy and Plump Health from Right Food
A reader touts Grape Nuts and cream after a year of health decline. The man credits the food for restoring his wife’s strength and vitality, calling the results marvelous and genuine. The testimonial mentions Postum Co at Battle Creek Michigan and references to The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Battle Creek
The Thief on Stage at National Theater January 14
Henry Bernstein drama The Thief returns to London Paris and New York with Frohman presenting the original English production in the National Theater, January 14. Stars include Bellew Shannon Kelcey Richards O Brien and a strong company. Bellew leads as a key figure in the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Kyrle Bellew
Kelsey
Shannon
Charles Frohman
National Theater
Velan
Henri Bernstein
Londo
Paris
New York
A. L. Lowsson
Charley Frohman
Republic
Harle’ Bellew
Uncle Sam
Lew Tields
Belasco Theater
Ields
Herald Square Theater
Fields
Vernon Castle
Hubert Neville
Pension Bill Reported and Holmes Travelogue Highlights
The session reviews a pension bill with a push to consolidate eighteen pension agencies in Washington. Gen Kelfer reported on travelogues by Burton Holmes about Japan’s postwar changes and Yokohama life, including Matsushima and Nikko. Also noted is Dr Bowers of Rowan County dying in Greensboro after an appendectomy and a recent bridal trip to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wueseu
Pennsylvania
Gardner
Michigan
Destrict
Wilson
Roermment
Bowers
Colle
Kelfer
Ohio
Wivea Bf
Gorfiner
Mnti
Hawai Ag
Burton Holmes
Japan
Toda
Holmes
Yokohama
Tokyo
Metropolia
Matsushima
Nikko
Fujiname
Miyanoshita
Mowery Kingdom
Mr Holmes
Gen Kelfer
Hla Pho
Washinton
Salisbury
Goldhill
Rowan County
Greensboro
Miorida
United States Electors Certificate and Public Notices
A scanned historic notice bundle includes a vaccine style asthma cure pitch, a Department of State certificate confirming Kentucky and Tennessee electors for 1908, and dissolution notice for Spindler and Chambers. It records electors lists, governor seals, official dates, and mentions of various political tickets and public notices. The asthma claim is framed as a medical advert, while official certificates certify electoral results from Kentucky and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States OF America
Department of State
Uhoefollowins
Kentucky
Elihu Root
United States
Department of Bute
Washington
Amelia
Llu Root
Momen
Kannard
Steinbeck
Berton McMstiln
Clartes
Parker
Oles
Tennessee
Willam
Brian
John W Kern
Nashville
Jaly
Malcolm Ro Fatterson Guernor Joh
W Morton
Acc
Spindler & Chambers
Fred J Spadier
Stary Blend
Plead for the Marines in Pullback Debate
Brig Gen Elliott and Marine officers testified before a House naval affairs subcommittee arguing that withdrawing Marines from ships harms enlistments and marines efficiency. They challenged Commander Sims on target practice comparisons, citing equal conditions and better or equal Marine accuracy. Admirals Dewey Sperry and Eyany may share views, with cablegrams supporting removal to boost ship efficiency. The Vermont and Connecticut captains also favored removing Marines from all ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Marine Corps
House Committee On Naval Affair
Sims
Sanais
Dewey
Eyany
Atlantic
Pacific
Sperry
Naples
Vermont
Connecticut
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parsons
Representative Games
Boseus Benner
Teas Towers
Odito
Omnia
Homes For
Pda
Boston
Peters
Massachusette
Gaines
Prine
Dayton
Gains
Foster
Gainea
St Acur
Cuno He Rudolph
Playgrounds Association
Appropriations Committee
Binlding
Bige Ford
Cort Howe
Bostep
Howe
Heme
Tiie Murphy
Wisconsin
Vic Bows
Trent Tam
Ripecntiine Gillette
Massachusetts
Supervion
Hem
Mann
Pe Iesenta
Atmos
Iwo Tim
Weashington
Chicago
Chile
Windy City
Main
Burleson
Dinols
House Postal Committee
Tokyo Commission Reports
Oed
Rosy
Plump
Islands
Brazil
New York World
Jesus
Sam
Loulston
Hawa
Belasco
Lew Fields
Columbia
Chauncey Olcott
Columbia Theater
Augustus Picou
Ragged Robin
Ireland
Robert Harcourt
Martin Darcy
Th Yong Man
Robert
Bada Johnson Young
Rita Olcott
Qleatt
Frederck Knight Logan
Maude Adams
Pitou
Nanner
Jend
Aoi Belwin
Mabel Bert
Lillian Claire
Alee Yarrell
Mark Price
Charles McCarthy
Ge Ume Edwards
George Brennan
Chase
Chinge
Nen Berg
Anna, Laughan
Joseph E
Bean Wiler C
Kelty
Virginia
Angela Dolores
Harry Keane
Olve Briscoe
Johnston
Uarty
Tan
Motion
Colton Industy
South
Academy
Night Owls
Charles Rotonson
Gayety
Charles Robinson
Devine Xpi Williams
Jeanette Young
Lamonce
Edwards
Adela Verne
the Columbia
Columba Theater
Mise Adela Verne
Miss Verne
Pension Bill Reported
Uth Street
New York City
Ogram
J Augustus
State of
Cate
Headley Prinesion
Katlaine
William B Smith
Richmond
James Roos Pahwah
Tavega Clements Owenshara
Louisville
Grath
Bell
Bedford
MW Bourne Wentan
Robert H Tomlingon
Lancaster
George F Wycott
Carlisle
Robert Re
Triend Irving
Cress
Montivello
Kealthhy
Ward Headley
William B Brith
Gil James
Levega Clements
Floge Sanders
Charles Williame
Clem
Hngerrs
CA Bell
Bouree
Hobert H Tomineon
George Fo
Robert H Pri
Bolt
Hughes
D_ Pickett
Aritur
Reur
Cearge
Bain
AW Capener
NM Copley
Wayne Coone
Redd
Ge Socialist Ticket
Smid
George Mimbare
CL Horney
Urner
Lindy
Lars Hensen
Walter Shriver
CG Trost
Cdl
J Wood
Gaideld Meek
Alea
Wilcon
Socialist Labor
Tames
Reol
James Doyle
Albert Schmite
Hevy Semmidt
Phile Quin
Her Liscler
Thoms Sweensy
Fruyh Grivey Ui
Fred Blake
James Durarn
Louis Tinecher
Lorenz Klein Jens Ji
Ames
Pooples Party
MrConnel
John @ Dennis
Lagney Jie Jol Liord
Dossey Atv
Daugherty
John Krowre
TN Towers
Crank Peffer
Oj Manne Sly
John G
Metatosh
Indfprnda Nor Party
DCN
Nails
Os Dodds
TR Greer
Rwing
F Smith
Charles Durlin
J Hartenstein
John W Singlator
Las Geurme
Janary
Augustus T. Willies Goernor
Eoerna Bowl Bruner Seerets
Jackson
Asastant
States OF America
Act of Congress
Gurres
Wala
Tsstanony
Elihu Rost
Binty
Lave
Hame
Department of Dete
Wong
Deal
Paterson
Taal
Caten
Tennegean
Mawel Perans
Kn ‘Tenneates
Dectane
William J Bryan
John Werx
Tatum
WEAAM
Vines
Chafen Uandt
Aaron
Watkins
Dyatard
Cannon
Hickey
Partridge
Owe Sente
Fo Smithson
Ti Thomas F Watron
ANS UV
Sanlel Tiams
ROM Winslow Elictors
Owe Hot Childs
Francisca
Johrgen John
Miles
HG Roberts
van Arke
Webster
OP Thomas I Hibgen
TE Graves
VECE
Balek
Chey Thomas Hall
John Jellivorsa
Jesse Johnson
LFP
Medan el
Meyes
Moderts
John Rueker Jerre Sulit An
O A
Uh Guay
Aly
Oliver Ag
Oscar Franklin Comstock
Voile
Etuwio
Una Georgetown
Healta Sevotk
Josef Kasparister Lear
Southern Relief Society
District of Columbia
New Willard Hotel
Ubis
Eliott
Frank P. Milburn & CO
Washington, D. G
Ruysal Arcanum
Grand Cornell
Kism Cemmell
Pom Rahan
Eveel
Penn “Vlan
Royal Arcanum
Tia
de Spuznad
South Carolina
Avenue Smitheist
MRC Spagkard
Caio Buffet
16Th
Windsor Club
Wiegill
Wallace
E Street
Rock Bottom
GRACE
NAICS
DR. White
Extimatiog
Ldwin Fellett
Pei
Eee
Henderhes
GROVE
Olga Nethersole
Waiting ON the
Algustus Pitou
Sumer Olcott
Tite Olewtt
Olcott
Simond
Selasco
AID OF the
Sailtar
Henry
Belasco Wen
Frances Starr
Fucfne
THE
Wfber Paso
Come and Nave
Masonic
NEW
NEW Academy
MATS
David Higgins
Clay Ofatory
Lyceum
John S Sullivan
Inle Kilral
Gayety Theater