WAR MUNITIONS COST AND CONTINENTAL ARMY PLAN OUTLINED
Gen Crozier told the Senate military committee that with full funding the US could arm 1,000,000 men in six months for a six month campaign, noting orders for rifles and munitions remain largely unfilled. He favored a continental army of 400,000 and a national program combining government plant production with private munitions work.
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Keating child labor bill blocked by Southern Democrats
Vigorous filibustering by a Southern Democrat bloc halted the Keating child labor bill in the House yesterday, with a vote likely next Wednesday as the calendar advances. Representative Howard of Georgia used the debate to advocate the measure, while most Georgia delegation members stood in opposition. He questioned the necessity of such a law.
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Pleasant wins in Louisiana gubernatorial race
New Orleans reports Pleasant leads statewide for governor. Ruffin G. Pleasant of Shreveport holds a comfortable margin as attorney general candidate Thomas C. Barret trails. Early returns suggest Pleasant leads by about ten thousand votes with more results pending.
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Ruffin G. Pleasant
Shreveport
Thomas C Barret
Pleasant
One Day Cold Cure Ad by E W Grove
Advertising note promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as the genuine cold cure. Claims it cures a cold in one day and lists a price of 25 cents. Signature attributed to E W GROVE appears on the copy.
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Vote on treaties soon administration urges action
The administration presses for quick votes on the Colombian and Nicaraguan treaties as part of a Pan American policy. Senate committee plans to consider the Colombian pact next Wednesday despite potential opposition, with a separate push to vote on the Nicaraguan agreement. Haiti treaty ratification is also being pursued, with Swanson O Gorman and Brandegee named to report next Wednesday.
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May Put My Call in Race Informal Gop Talk for McCall
Mass Governor Samuel W. McCall, elected through fusion of Republicans and Bull Moose, is floated as a potential G O P candidate in the coming presidential race. Observers at Chicago convention talks say McCall’s name surfaced in informal discussions among national committee members and delegates, though no official action was taken. Fred W. Upham, head of the convention committee, noted McCall was repeatedly mentioned in casual exchanges.
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Gov. McCall's
Pledge for Philippine Independence Discussed in Senate
Senator Hitchcock and President Wilson reportedly reached a White House agreement on an amendment to the self government bill. The proposal would pledge independence for the Philippine Islands within four years of the measure taking effect. Debates centered on guarantees from powers and the risks of pledges, with critics warning of insurrection and entanglements.
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McAdoo Hosts Dinner With House Members
Secretary McAdoo held a post session dinner entertaining many House members. Guests included Representatives Phelan Massachusetts McKellar Tennessee Baker Kettner California Roolardy Missouri Doremus Michigan Hestin Alabama Heating Colorado Webb North Carolina Lobeck Nebraska Taggart Kansas Sisson Mississippi and Stone Mlinots.
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Porter Charlton Returns From Italian Murder Case
Porter Charlton, the American bank clerk who killed his bride on honeymoon in an Italian villa, arrived in New York aboard the liner America. Convicted at Como on October 25, 1915, he was sentenced to six years eight months, but a war pardon and time served led to his release in November. He declined to discuss the case, saying he would go to New York for a few days before heading to San Juan Puerto Rico to rejoin his father.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Zapata Force Is Routed In Mexican Battle
El Paso reports Gen. A. Maycott leading Carranza forces defeating Zapata chief Benjamin Argumedo at Maszas Coahuila in a battle telegram received at Juarez tonight.
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Maszas
Coahuila
Juarez
District Board Advances Bridges and School Plans
Missouri delegate Lloyd joins Washingtonians in shaping District legislation. Board backs Aqueduct Bridge reconstruction, $20,000 Congress appropriation for small bridges, and multiple urban projects. Also favors bad check law and a teachers retirement fund while calling for high school site, textbook assistance, higher high school principal pay, and street improvements. Charles R. Bartlett leads Board of Trade Green Club selections followed by a buffet after adjournment.
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