Marketing plan to cut living costs via chambers of agriculture
Senator Fletcher introduced in the Senate a joint resolution to appoint a seven member national marketing commission and create a national chamber of agriculture. The plan aims to organize agricultural interests into chambers to improve distribution, cut costs, and extend branch network across states and counties. Approval depends on county and state organization milestones leading to a national chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Agriculture
Fletcher
Florida
Senate
Chambers of Agriculture
Europe
United States
U. S
Caotic
National Marketing Commission
National Chamber of Agriculture
Organization Commission of Seven
Congress of the United States
Praise for Philippine administration under Gov Gen Harrison
Brig Gen Frank McIntyre in a special Islands report lauds Gov Gen Harrison for improving law and order in Christian provinces and advancing schooling and sanitation in Moro areas. He notes broad political support for the Philippine bill, with few Filipinos favoring permanent U.S. control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Harrison
Frank McIntyre
Insular
McIntyre
Jen Harrison
Philippine
Yelandia
United States
Fivefold Dye Output Boosts American Dye Making
Seventeen months into the European war the government's dyestuff expert Dr Thomas H Norton reports American dye manufacture has fivefolded and now accounts for about half the dye the US consumes Hope is shown that by 1917 most artificial dyes will be produced domestically from American raw materials A New England New York and Pennsylvania delegation will press the Ways and Means Committee to pass Representative Hill's bill imposing prohibitive tariffs on dyestuffs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Norton
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
House
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Hill
Connecticut
Petition for Extra Session Calls for Arm Embargo
A petition with over 000 signatures urged Congress to call an extra session to impose an embargo on arms and munitions shipments to belligerents. Presented by Rep Bennet of New York, the petition argues the embargo could end the war in Europe and hurt noncontraband trade. Rep Clarkson of Mississippi defended U S neutrality, saying deviation from policy would be a breach of neutrality and that the nation has followed neutral practices for more than a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Bennet
New York
Petinon
George BE
Meissner
Europe
United States
Blarkson
Mississippi
War Department
Hay
Bliss
Bill to Free Philippines Amendment Support
Senator McCumber introduced an amendment to the Philippines bill authorizing the President to pursue an international pact guaranteeing autonomy for the islands and aiding establishment of a stable government with a plan to proclaim independence. Senator Thompson of Kansas supported the bill. a vote is expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCumber
Philippines
Thompson
Kansas
Blue's Reappointment Confirmed by Senate
Surgeon General Blue was confirmed yesterday by the Senate for a second term heading the Public Health Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue
Senate
Senate confirms Aukam and advances district actions
The nomination of George C. Aukam to a municipal court judgeship was confirmed yesterday. Senate leaders foresee confirmation for M. O. Chance as Washington postmaster amid groundless Democratic charges. A District laboratory bill and a lot deed to Otto Wolfsteiner and Lillie Thompnor were introduced. The District appropriations bill proceeds in executive session. Admiral Stanford asks for 600000 for gun shop improvements at the Washington navy yard. Retail Merchants’ Association legislation faces support from Chairman Johnson. A monument fund request for William Proctor Jr. is proposed for Smithsonian grounds. The Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company liquidation shows deposits at 61,131 and $1,733,308 total payouts. McAdoo reports 18815 rental income from federal buildings in Washington, with 49541 from state, commerce, labor, and justice site blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
George C. Aukam
M. O. Chance
Washington
Chance
Jones
Harding
Flomerene
Third Street
Pennsylvania “Avenue
Otto L. Wolfsteiner
Lillie Thompnor
District Appropriations
Admiral Stanford
Naval Committees
Washington Navy Yard
Johnson
Retail Merchants’ Association
Linthicum
Maryland
William Proctor, Jr
American Pharmaceutical Association
Smithsonian
John Skelton Williams
Freedman's Savings and Trust Company
McAdoo
Departments of State, Commerce, Labor and Justice
Tariff Policy Attacked By Senator Sherman
Senator Sherman of Illinois assailed tariff policy in a speech urging revision of the tariff and repeal of the emergency revenue act. He proposed readjusting income and inheritance taxes and criticized government spending while noting current tariffs would not have funded national needs even without wartime import reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Illinois
Senate
Drink Hot Water for a Rosy Complexion and Internal Cleanse
A medical pamphlet promotes morning hot water with limestone phosphate to flush waste, purify the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels, and improve skin clarity. It claims faster results for those with sallow skin, pimples, or bad breath, suggesting daily use for one to two weeks.
Pan American Union urged to end Mexico crisis
Senator Lewis urges a pan American union to halt Mexican outrages on Americans along the border. He proposes President use army and navy in Mexico to protect citizens and property, aiming to capture and punish killers and restore security. Texas representative Slayden backs intervention and a broader peace plan.
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Lewis
Slayden
Texas
Mexico
Janty Yaabel
Carranza
Car‘yanga
Villa
Milltary
Americas
Senate
Illinois
Nicaragua
Haiti
House of Representatives
United States
Army and Navy News Detachments and Ship Movements
First Lieut. Walter E. Fross er is detailed for service in the signal corps, replacing Eastman. Capt. William J. Kendrick is relieved from hospital duty to rejoin his regiment. Various officers shift between infantry, quartermaster, and engineer duties. A board at Fort Sam Houston will examine engineers for permanent appointment and promotion. Leave granted to Capt. La Vergne Gregg. Ships depart for Guantanamo, Norfolk, Philadelphia, and overseas stations. Nashville sails for home yard. South Dakota sails to Mare Island for work. Petrel and Uncan and Petrel movements noted.
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Walter E. Frosser
Fourth Field Artillery
Signal Corps
Clyde AL. Eastman
William J. Kendrick
Seventh Cavalry
Walter Reed General Hospital
Linwood H. Ranson
Ninth Infantry
Quartermaster Corps
William B. Gracie
Edgar 2
Steever
Eleventh Infantry
Wyoming
Luther R. James
Twenty- Eighth Infantry
Alexander L. James, Jr
Fifteenth Cavalry
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Corps of Engineers
William J. Barden
Raymond F. Metcalfh
Medical Corps
Henry D. Thomason
Henry H. Robert
Glen B. Edgerton
Jefferson R. Kean
Surgeon General
Army
Oscar 4. Kuentz
LA Vergne L. Gregg
Infantry
Cyclops
Guantanamo
Norfolk
Kearsarge
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Chattanooga
Masatlan
Nereus
Mare Island
Stewart
Guaymas
Wilmington
Hongkong
Nashville
South Dakota
San Diego
Uncan
Petre
Petrel
Naval Orders Shuffle Officers To Posts In Several Commands
Lieut J J McCracken to branch hydrographic office Norfolk. Lieut junior grade Urey Conway to Duncan. N T McLian to marine expeditionary force Haiti. Machinist C F Briggs detached to naval coal depot New London. Chief Carpenter J W Costretlo to fitting out supply ship No 1. Pay Clerk H P Tichenor detached Milwaukee to Puget Sound navy yard. assignments reflect broad redistribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McCracken
Hydro- Graphic
Norfolk
Urey Conway
Clere H. P. Tichenor
Miwaukee
Navy Yard
Puget Sound
Wash
City News In Brief Licenses transfers and public notices
The excise board sets January 19 for two liquor license transfer hearings. Annie B. Hohmann’s wholesale license at 1087 Fifth St. NW would move to George Nealine, while Francis J. Stanton’s barroom license at 1205 Wisconsin Ave. NW would shift to M. J. Harney. Anacostia requests better streetcar service. Brightwood plans a meeting with Rep. Charles O. Lo beck speaking. Election of Second Corps officers, a Raleigh reception for Mrs. Carrie A. Bahrenburg, earthquake shocks near Georgetown University, and upcoming Builders Exchange talks are noted. Also listed are Navy Department postings for electrical engineering and a North Carolina Society meeting.
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Excise Board
Annie B. Hohmann
Fifth Street
George Nealine
Francis J. Stanton
Wisconsin Avenue
M. J. Harney
Carrie A. Bahrenburg
Woman's Reef Coria
Raleigh
Marie Palmer Dorsey
Department of the Potomac
Woman's Re Hef Corpa
John McElroy
Georgetown University
Selamo- Graph
Roosevelt Demands Mexico Cleaned Up In War Talk
The piece argues President Wilson fails to protect American lives at sea and in Mexico. It accuses Germany of unchecked attacks and warns that U.S. inaction endangers citizens, urging readiness and decisive action before a wider war involves America. Strong language targets Wilson, German influence, and defense preparedness.
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Wilson
Germany
Falaba
Lusitania
State Department
Americana
Mexico
Bernstorff
3 More Americans Slain in Mexico
Reported massacre details unfold across the border with mentions of Gen. Argumedo’s 5,000 troops assembling in Oaxaca and arrests of Villa era officers. Violence erupts in El Paso with soldiers patrolling streets and clashes between American troops and Mexicans.
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Mexico
Argumedo
Oaxaca
Blanquet
Mondragon
Aguilar
Huerta
Miguel Diaz Lombardo
Villa
Jose Prieto
Villa Army
W. D. Green
el Paso
Polce
United States
Grand Forks
N. Dak
Bart Kramer
Guerrero
Mra
J. G. Haney
Mra. Haney
Naval gun shop declared inadequate at Washington yard
The naval affairs committee heard Rear Admiral Stanford say the Washington navy yard gun shop is totally inadequate to meet current demands. He urged the Navy Department’s plan for 600000 dollars for new buildings to expand capacity, noting the factory makes guns for dreadnoughts. Representative Calaway questioned near harbor security and whether the yard could be captured before breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Affairs Committee
House
Washington Navy Yard
Stanford
Navy Department
Buchanan
Senators Clash Over Wilson Ruling On Readmission Of Immigrant Veterans
Senator Townsend attacked Secretary Wilsons ruling that Americans who served under qualified oaths in foreign fighting forces may be readmitted as American citizens. Senator Walsh defended the interpretation, arguing a broader reading would bar many unthinking boys enlisted by Canadian and other recruiting officers.
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Wilson
Immigration Bureau
Senate
Townsend
Walsh
Canada
Announcements Wallpaper and Rooms Papered by Nash Co
Printer offers wallpaper services with room papering starting at three dollars and up. J W Nash & Co lists address 208 South Street and phone Main 6415. Also advertises window cleaning at 921 G 8th Street NW under A Hoon Ora Window Cleaning Service.
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J.W. Nash & CO
Ahoon Ora
Ziaq
Apoor
Peace Society Leader Opposes Army Buildup
Two congressional committees heard opposing views on preparedness. Miss Jane Addams urged no army increase until Europe’s war ends, proposing a commission to study efficiency and motives for heavier armament. Maj. Gen. Bliss supported administration plans, stressing balanced forces and skeleton divisions for future reorganization.
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Jane Addams
Women's Peace Society of America
House
Bernate
Bliss
Staf
Miss Addams
Debate Over Hughes Smith Motion Picture Censor Bill
Advocates and opponents argued vigorously for three hours before the House educational committee on a motion picture censorship bill. Hearings will continue for six nights with scores of witnesses to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes-Smith
House Educational Committee
Notices of probate administration in the District of Columbia
Several probate notices announce letters of administration and testamentary in the District of Columbia. Cited estates include Marion G. Burch Mary F. Newman M. Velinda Chapman Amelia Jeane and others with deadlines in 1915 1916 1917 and 1918. James Tanner registers duties and the notices warn creditors to file claims by specified dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia
Mary Brockrut
W. C. Balderston
Washington, D
James Tanner
Register of Wills
Supreme Court
Oo OF Columbia
Mary F. Newman
Frederic 8
Hodgson
Q Street
Hegleter
Wille
M. Velinda Chapman
William H
Thompson
Randolph Street
Leho A. Rover
District OF Calumbia
Bate Court
District of Columbie
Amelia Jeane
District of Colombia
Ail Peres
Frank Reamer
Third -Street
Segl. Jamer Tanner
William H. Sholes
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Army and Navy News
NAVAL
City News
Hilladdle Citizens’ Association
Anacostia
Pub- Motilities Commission
The
Utilities Commission
Brightwood Citizens’ Association
Brightwood
Georgia Avenue
Charles 0. Lobeck
Nebraska
Army of the Potomac
Myron M. Parker
Seward F. Gould
J. T. Lockwood
A. R Quaiffe
8. F. Hamilton
Hyland C. Kirk
H. L. Meard
John Finn
Nelson A. Miles
Charles F. Humphrey
Gedbrge A. Armes
N. M. Brooks
Wyckoff
H. C. Magoon
Wiliam Tindall
Nathan Bicktora
A. H. Nixon
Builders and Manufacturers’ Exchange
Exchange
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Charles E. Welch
J. A. Baird
Ada Virginia Watson
Hugh Watson
New Orleana
UK Street
Lynchburg
Hank Creek Cemetery
Commerce Department
Redfield
Department
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Bh.t. Chamberlain
Commissioner of Navigation
George Apler
Steamboat Inspection Service
Edward C. Gillett
Lighthouse Bureau
W. l. Austin
Census Bureau
H. D. Hubbard
Bureau of Standards
J. W. Greene
Fish Commission
Isaac Winston
Coast and Geadstle Survey
Daughters of the Founders
Mra. Thomas
K. Noble
George G. Martin
National Security League
R. C. Eddy
Public Utilities Commission
Eddy
J. P. Schrodt
North Carolina Society
Confederate Veterans’ Memorial Hall
Vermont Avenue
Roosevelt
Great Britain
High Seas
Bryan
Kitchin
Escalon
Benga
Min Argumedo
Victorianoj Huerta
Elliots Northwest Window Clearing CO
soRieeay
Erens
Iawon
B. P. Rodman
11Th St. Ne
Enron
Gayle
Tan
N. W
Tel Maio
Bupralo A. L. D
Chas. B. Church
Underwood
Mats
Eblectmiu Ania
Swreree-Vac
Sabes CO
Women’s Peace Society
Congressional
Navy
Coast Artillery
Walter C. Balderston
Edwin C Dutton
Hosea B
Moulton
Supreme Court OF
Dominick Giddings
Lts
Amron
John Henry Giddings
A. D
Washington Law Reporter
Washington Post
Porelia
Mrqoz
Inbr
Conan
Erogeie
FU Gidding & Co
Sth
Avenue
46Th Street
H Sirest
Shoreham Hotel
Southern Wear
Paris
Swift’s
Orgest
Swift
Swift & Company
Phone West
Jain-Pore
Genie
P. L. Paylor
14Th St. Ow
Hrouitay
City
District Bus Co
14Th St Nw
Aberdeen
Excelsior
Merkles
POPES
THORS
Howard A. French & CO
Ninth Street
Eleventh St
Bayerford Cycle CO
10Th St
Dougal
Lady Teacher Conservatory
Dresden
C. F. Grant
Civil Service
N.Y. Ave
Traver
Old Masonic Temple
Fata
Ashington Business and Civil Service School
Iesuane
Cory
Seabrook
Wyoming Ave
Esas Poletr
Mes
Emily Frech Baerbes
Sueedey
Pridaye
Coon '3 Stoddard Company
Conn
Telephone North
IEE
Ie. Co
PA. Ave
M. Cere Ten
Miller __Bros
Miller Bros
Joatre Studebaker
Oakland
Union Garage
Wadaworth
Ford
Maxwell
Studebaker-Flanders
Deraker
Duhey
Bet
BUICK
Gatmaac
6Th St
Studebaker
Renabott
Middleby
Rox
Franklin Motors
Atdron
Ood
Phage North
ARGO
Anderson
Union Art Odd Colembia Armmuisine
Pofring Cariboo
Recon Auto Garage
T St. Nw
Bosch Magneto
A. Jeapernen, Co
Washington Barracks
Mitchell
C.F. Ehlers
Unioe Garage
Ghiyr
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