Retirement Plan caucus urged in secret by Civil Service advocates
Advocates press for a joint House Senate committee to study retirement for government workers as Congress stalls on broader reform. Rep Godwin leads the measure. early report expected. Separately, GOP members vote to a secret caucus to harmonize policy, with debates on preparedness, tariffs, and President Wilson’s peace proposals.
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Congress
House
Godwin
North Carolina
Rules Committee
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Humphrey
Washington
Gardner
Massachusetts
Oil Lands Leasing Bill Faces Senate Debate
Senate Democrats prepare to vote on the oil land leasing measure with the Phelan amendment as a compromise to guard Navy interests and private investors. Western lawmakers urge a spirit of compromise to keep the administration’s conservation program intact amid withdrawals of phosphate potash and soda lands valuable for fertilizer and chemical uses.
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Senate Democrate
Phelan
Navy Department
Pitman
Myers
Walsh
Navy Offerals
Lane
Interior Department
Gypsy Smith Revival Plans at V Street Tabernacle
Gypsy Smith Jr. revival set at Sixteenth and V streets northwest with dedication Saturday. Meetings begin Sunday evening as Forest and Mrs Cale expected in Washington. general meeting Saturday to discuss details. Fire details include a nonskid cinder path replacing sawdust, with rallies at Presbyterian churches all week and a special Alexandria night Thursday.
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Fiopsy Smith, Jr
Sixteenth and
V Streets
Northwest
Forest Cale
Cale
Washington
John Carpenter Palmer
Gypsy Smith
Falmer
Feickington
Gypsymith, Jr
Western
Second and Peck Memorial
Alexandria
Colds Cause Headache and Grip Laxative Remedy
A brief note mentions that colds cause headache and grip and promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as the remedy. It states there is only one Bromo Quinine and that E. W. Grove’s signature appears on the box.
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E. W. Grove
Fortifications bill expands coast defense appropriations
The fortifications appropriation totals 60.9 million dollars including 51.4 million for strengthening coast defenses and 9.5 million for related expenditures. The bill funds eight hydroaero plane squadrons, railway armament cars, and New York battery construction at Rockaway Beach with rifles and mortars. It also earmarks turret foundations for Fort Michie and emplacements for eighteen 12 inch long range guns at sites including Portland Boston and Pensacola. The measure is described as a big preparedness year, surpassing last year by 23 million.
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House
Shelley
Kentucky
Appropriations Committee
United States
New York
Rockaway Beach
Fort Michie
Long Island Sound
Chesapeake Bay
Boston
Delaware Bay
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Congress
War Department
Portland
Fort Hancock
Fort Delaware
Pensacola
Galveston
New Bedford
Whisky and cigarette use reach record in 1916
Tax reports show whisky consumption in 1916 the highest since 1909 and revenue from whisky beer and cigarettes the greatest on record. Officials credit full taxation of whisky and rising prosperity for a 40 percent jump in cigarette use, driven by more women smokers and increased imports.
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Treasury Department
Eee
Students to Urge Military Training at Colleges
Three George Washington University students Rhesa M Norris William Stayton and William S Hance Jr appear this afternoon before the Senate subcommittee on military affairs to advocate military training at colleges and universities They will speak in defense of universal military training and cite the success of GWU coast artillery company as support
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George Washington University
Senate Subcommittee On
United States
Rhesa M. Norris
William Stayton
William S. Hance, Jr
George Washington University Coast Artllery Company
Carranza Faces Test as Pershing Withdrawals Begin
Amid Pershing's withdrawal from Mexico an urgent U S appeal to Carranza seeks to shield foreigners in the occupied district. The State Department favors asylum for endangered Chinese and notes continued Villa mobilization and possible railway disruption north of Chihuahua. Ojo Federico near Colonia Dublan becomes temporary field HQ for the punitive expedition, as El Valle is abandoned with Fifth Cavalry moving to Colonia Dublan.
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Mexico
Villa
Chihuahua
Pershing
el Paso
Texas
Ojo Federico
Colonia Dublan
el Valle
San Buena Ventura
Fifth United States Cavalry
Internal Bath Promises Health Boost From Simple Wash
A vintage advertisement promotes the Internal Bath as a modern enema alternative. It claims warm water cleanses the entire lower intestine and removes poisonous waste, improving health and energy. Overt offers include free literature from local drug stores.
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J. B. IL
J. B
Octonnell’s
Affleck’s
Washington
Paper Probe in Canada Denies Price Embargo Report
Sir Thomas White denies an order in council fixed Canada news print prices and an embargo on paper exports. Federal Trade Commission officials Harris Parry Davies travel to Ottawa to consult with Canadian officials and attend a Chicago meeting with publishers and manufacturers about a paper shortage relief effort. Ottawa reported no order or embargo existed.
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William G. Harris
W. H. Parry
Federal Trade Commission
Ottawa
Canada
Chicago
Joseph E. Davies
Sir Thomas White
Washington
Thomas
Injury to Child's Eye Fatal
Norris Flood, years old, died at Casualty Hospital last night after a pointed stick injury to his eye during play on Tuesday. He never regained consciousness.
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Norris Flood
Casualty Hospital
Senate debates over coordinating or abolishing duplicative bureaus
Senators weigh Overman amendment to empower the President to coordinate or abolish overlapping bureaus with the aim of saving about 20 million dollars per efficiency board estimates. Debate touches on impacts to the children's bureau, pension reforms, and general readjustment of salaries amid aging clerical staff.
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Senator Overman
Overman
Efficiency Board
Congress
Children's Bureau
Department of Labor
Appropriations Committee
Oliver
Clerk
Nelson
Inaugural Fireworks Battle Planned Over Monument Grounds
An exhibition of fireworks described as rivaling a night battle will headline the inaugural display on the Monument grounds. John Serpico of the International Fireworks Company leads the display featuring 750 bombs and 1,750 breaks, with 640 prismatic fires lighting the spectacle for about 25,000 spectators. The program includes a national salute, multiple large shells, and elaborate aerial effects, with seating and crowd accommodations under review.
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The
Willard
Harry King
John Serpico
International Fireworks Company
Jersey City
Atara
United States
Score
Fotterall to Wed McCoy in New York Port Kennedy farmer to marry
William F. Fotterall known as Billy Fotterall and Mrs. Julia Baker Freeman McCoy of New York and Lakewood will wed next Wednesday in Philadelphia. Fotterall's second marriage, McCoy's fourth. Fotterall previously married to Caroline Law and has two sons. He has lived on his Port Kennedy farm since the divorce about thirteen years ago.
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William F. Fotterall
Billy’ Fotterall
Julia Baker Freeman McCoy
New York
Lakewood
Messrs
Walter W. L
William Foster Fotterall
Mr. Fotterall
Port Kennedy
Valley Forge
Four Hurt In Street Car Freight Car Crash
A rear end collision on the westbound track near Henning road between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets northeast injured four people. Motorman E Lynerd and conductor Ravans were among those cut by flying glass. others were taken home after treatment at Casualty Hospital. Police attributed the accident to rear sight failure on the freight car and limited visibility for the street car crew.
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Washington Railway and Electric Company
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad
Henning Road
Sixteenth
E. Lynerd
First Street
Avans
Bladensburg
Casualty
William Rogers
Edward Archambault
Removal of Bank Examiner Starek for Malburn Appointment
Comptroller William announces the removal of Charles Starek as chief national bank examiner for the Second Federal Reserve District headquartered in New York. William P. Malburn, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, will replace him. Starek has been on leave since November 15. Charles F. Richmond has acted as chief examiner since October 15. The statement gave no public reason for Starek’s removal. Malburn’s qualifications are noted. examiner pay is listed at 16,000 dollars annually. Malburn previously earned 5,000 dollars as Assistant Secretary.
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Charles Starek
National Bank
Federal Reserve District
New York
William P. Malburn
the Treasury
Williama
Starck
Charles F. Richmond
Comptroller's Office
Starek
Comptroller
Chefy
Maiburn
Examiners Office
Secretary of the Treasury
Big Naval Bill Complete Reported In House
Representative Padgett and the House subcommittee finished framing the naval bill and will report to the naval committee Monday. The measure carries 353,000,000 for 3918, with 12,000,000 more for equipment if private bids fail. It raises battle cruiser costs from 16,500,000 to 19,000,000 each and scout cruiser costs from 65,000,000 to 66,000,000 each.
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Padgett
House
Naval Committee
Navy Department
Navy Yards
Plant Juice Heralded as Health Brightener in Stomach Ailment Cure
Local testimonials, including F C Crampton of 1405 14th Street NW, praise Plant Juice as a remedy for stomach trouble and related symptoms. Crampton reports improved digestion, sleep, and energy after two bottles, with his wife also noting constipation relief. Plant Juice agent meets the public daily at 7th and F streets SW to explain merits.
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F.C. Crampton
No- 1405
14Th Street Northwest
Washington
People’n Drug Store
7Th and
FE Streets
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