Wilson Urges Loyal Citizenship at Immigration Convention
President Wilson urged naturalized citizens to remain loyal to the United States even if they disagree with policy. He called America’s mission toward foreigners spiritual, not merely physical, and urged civic preparedness and assimilation through education and government trust in immigrant contributions. The event at Wilson Normal School featured officials Campbell Crist Siddons and others, with remarks on immigrant education and industrial education plans.
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Wilson
Wr Wilson
America
Naturalization
Richard K Campbell
Toe
Witaon ‘Normal School
Eleventh
Harvard Streets
Raymond F Crist
Helen Woodrow Bones
Anthony Caminetti
John B Denamore
Department of Labor
District Supreme Court
Frederick T. Siddona
Mra Siddons
Secretary of Labor
Mr. Post
Justice Siddons
Seasion
Downey Amnulant
Boston
Walton Schmidt
United States
HOUSE TO CUT SESSIONS WELL UP WITH ITS WORK
The House will begin three day adjournments next week to let members campaign while the Senate lags, delaying final adjournment to about September. Most annual appropriation bills have passed. the Rucker corrupt practices act moves ahead and a joint railroad probe will be created, clearing the House agenda. The waterpower bill enabling private capital to dam navigable streams was completed, with final passage set for tomorrow.
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House
Senate
U S Citizens Must Teach Aliens Spirit of America
President Wilson urged patriotism at a citizenship convention, arguing America’s spirit must be shown by citizens to inspire newcomers. He warned loyalty requires self sacrifice, and that true Americanization demands self examination, purification, and dedication to liberty and justice.
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U. S
Wilson
America
Utilities Commission Denies W R E Appeal In Valuation Hearing
The Public Utilities Commission refused to admit Washington Railway and Electric Company as a respondent in the Potomac Electric Power Company valuation case. Charles Pillsbury testified on the bureau’s method, noting the commission report omitted items he did not deem useful to the railway. Barbour objected to the report’s evidence and to Pillbury giving land values. objections overruled. The commission allowed W R E to later offer evidence on its property values. Andren Sanger described the accounting system used in the proceedings.
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Potomac Electric Power Company
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Public Utilities Commission
Charles & Pillsbury
Vauuation Bureau
Valuation Bureau
John S Barbour
Commissions
Syme
Barbour
Katz
Pillsbury
Andren Sanger
Darenau
Quarantine Practiced Over Suspected Infantile Paralysis Case
Washington health officials implement precautions after a 22 month old is suspected of infantile paralysis. The child, injured foot by a brick, is quarantined with normal temperature and slight gait impairment. Officials coordinate with New York authorities, railroads, and visiting nurse groups to curb spread and track at risk children.
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Washington
New York
District Health Department
John J. Norris
Norris
Northeast Section
William GC Woodward
William C Fowler
Fowler
Health Department
New York City
Washleton
Visiting Nurses Society
United States Public Health Service
Lavender
Wilson to aid Casement case in stay appeal
Senator O Gorman urged President Wilson to have Ambassador Page in London press for informal intervention to commute the death sentence of Sir Roger Casement. The President said he would do anything proper. The Senate committee had refused to back a Martine resolution seeking a stay until further facts in the Rogers case.
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Wilson
Page
London
Roger Casement
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Martine
Off to Bisbee Monday Ranks Raised by Militia Draft
The First battalion of the organized militia at Camp Ay and the machine gun company train for Bisbee with Companies A B C. 65 men minimum, reorganization planned as vacancies widen. Prisoner escape adds tension while uniform issues boost morale and guard mount draws crowds. Senate to redraw half and half financing plan. financial wrangling with District of Columbia continues with expected floor action next month.
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Bisbee Aziz
Rosslyn
Louisville
Texarkana
Bisbee
Beal
Washington
In & Senas
Earnshaw
Neas
Company M
Company L
Senate Appropriations Committee
District of Columbia
Senate
Melon Feast At Capitol With Notable Guests
Rumors swirled around the Capitol as Gen Leonardative Adamson of Georgia announced a water shipment visit to a melon feast in the interstate commerce committee rooms. Gen Wood led legislators and guests to the event, but the visitor did not arrive yesterday, though officials and their spouses were to attend. Medical examinations were given to Troop A cavalry members during the feast.
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Teonardative Adamson
Georgia
Wood
Amp
Gen Wood
Interstate Commerce Committee
Adamson
Cavalry
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