Senators Weigh Amendment On Detailed Complaint Before Probing Corporations
A Senate conference on the Newlands trade commission bill seeks a compromise amendment reflecting diverse inputs. Key figures include Newlands, Cummins, Vonerene, Saulsbury, and Hollis, while debate centers on requiring detailed corporate complaints prior to investigation and potential court review of findings.
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Newlands Trade Commission
Senate
Newlands
Sutherland
Reed
Lewis
Epert
Restores Soldier to Duty After Court Martial
The House military affairs committee favorably reported a bill to reinstate Waldo H. Coffman after a court martial for making a disloyal remark and insulting Vice President Sherman. Coffman was dishonorably discharged and sentenced to two years confinement, but the prison term was remitted and the panel backed removing the dishonorable discharge despite War Secretary Garrison's opposition.
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House Committee On Military Affairs
Waldo H Comman
United States
Sherman Tt
Coffman
Garrison
Garret May Faces Possible Loss in Texas Race
In early returns from Saturday primary, Daniel Garrett loses bid for re nomination as representative at large while Jere Metemorr of Houston and JH Davis of Hopkins county secure nominations. Tex Suly PWP Hobby of Beaumont appears nominated for lieutenant governor though results incomplete.
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Texas
Tex Suly Pwp Hobby
Beaumont
Tex
Weutenant
Govarnor
Stell
Jere Metemorr
Houston
JH Davis
Hopkins County
Daniel
Resinol Ointment Offers Quick Relief for Skin Irritations
Resinol ointment promises fast relief from hot weather skin troubles such as eczema bites heat rash sunburn and chafing. The ad claims instant itching and burning relief with inflammation reduction and skin restoration, noting doctors prescribe Resinol for stubborn cases. Sold by druggists with a free trial offer by writing to Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore MD.
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Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Senate and House Notes on Keith Nomination and Consul Nominations
Witnesses offered no support to charges against Henry P. Keith nominated for Brooklyn Internal Revenue collector. Senate finance panel postponed till Wednesday. Subpoenas to be issued for affidavit makers. New consuls named Arthur Clare in District of Columbia Fort Antonio Jamaica Cornelius Ferris Jr of Colorado at Blug fieldz Nicaragua. President Owen’s bill on campaign finance publicity not pushed. President undecided on adjournment timing.
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Henry P. Keith
Internal Revenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Senate
Keith
Arthur Clare
District of Columbia
Fort Antonio
Jamaica
Cornelius Ferris, Jr
Colorado
Blugfieldz
Nicaragua
Wall
Owen
Oklamaha
Fixes 15 year limit election for postmasters
Tennessee Representative John A Moor, chairman of the House committee on post offices, offered a resolution for a constitutional amendment to bar any United States official from serving more than fifteen years. The proposal covers Supreme Court justices and would take effect only for terms beginning after its adoption. A second resolution would require federal officials except Supreme Court justices to be elected. The measures aim to extend electoral control over federal offices including postmasters and marshals.
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John A. Moor
Tennessee
House Committee On Post Offices
United States
Supreme Court
Moon
Moon Recommends Also Through A Constitutional Amendment, That All Fuctiow
Umlon
Mfe
United States Revenue
Congress Ghail
Cannon Announces Candidacy for Illinois 18th District
Joseph G Cannon former Speaker of the House declared his bid for representative from Illinois eighteenth district. He said he had not sought the nomination but will run a vigorous campaign, subject to the September primary, and would campaign against whichever Republican is nominated.
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Danvitle
Joseph G Cannon
Illinois
Schuck Nominated for Congress by West Virginia Progressives
Charley A. Schuck of Wheeling was nominated for representative at large by the Progressive party of West Virginia at Charleston in a convention here today. In his acceptance speech he condemned the state and national administrations. The Progressives of the Third West Virginian district also met, naming J W Dawson of Charleston and other congressional candidates.
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West Virginia
Moose
Charleston
W Va
Charley A. Schuck
Wheeling
Progressive Party of
West
Obituary of Leander W Wilson, longtime land office clerk
Leander W Wilson, a musician and former clerk in the General Land Office, Interior Department, died Tuesday at Bethesda Maryland after a long illness. He moved to Washington as a boy, served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and retired from the land office years ago because of health. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Katy Wilson Greene and Mrs C E Hodgkin, and two sons J Murray and Edwin L Wilson. Funeral services at 10:39 this morning at the residence of T B Greene 2647 Connecticut Avenue. Burial Arlington Cemetery.
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Leander W
General Land Office
Department of the Interior
Bethesda
Washington
Land Office
Dia
Katy Wilson Greene
C E Hodgkin
J Murray
Edwin L. Wilson
T B Greene
Connecticut Avenue
Arlington Cemetery
William F Presgraves dies after illness at Garfield Hospital
William F Presgraves a retired liveryman of this city died Tuesday at Garfield Hospital after a weeklong illness. He formerly farmed in Virginia and came to Washington about thirteen years ago to work in the livery business in Georgetown. Survived by two daughters Mrs S Wilte of 1501 Columbia Road NW and another daughter. Funeral planned for tomorrow at Arnon Chapel Forestville Va. The article also notes a separate item about proposed military retirement pay reforms under Secretary Daniels.
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William F Presgraves
William F. Presgraves
Jarfetd Hospital
Virginia
Washington
Georgetown
Virgina
Weshington
Garfield
S. Wilte
Columbia Road
Arnon Chanel
Torrestvilla
Warburg Faces Thorough Prompt Senate Scrutiny On Reserve Nomination
Warburg of Kuhn Loeb and Co plans to appear before the banking and currency committee after a delay. Senator Hitchcock says no discrimination against Warburg, but inquiries into Kuhn Loeb Morgan operations and related finance matters may broaden the examination.
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Paul M. Warburg
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
Senate
Fedoral Reserve Board
White House
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Warburg
Kutn, Loeb & Co
JFP Morgan & Co Ag
Verbure
Thomas D Jones
Chicago
International Harvester Company
Nominai
Inet
Reserve Board
Banking and Currency Committee
Hulen Loeb & Co
Washington
Warburk Wa
Chicago and Alton
Bia
Cincinnati Hamster and
Dayton
Baltimore and
Oho
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Securities
Wabash
Pittsburgh
House Row on Filipino Independence Hearing Clash
Democratic and Republican members clashed as the House committee on irregular affairs voted to hold hearings on Philippines independence. Republicans accused the administration of obstruction while Democrats feared revealing Prof Ford’s report could harm relations. Representative Garrett hinted at a rule to push the bill through before session's end and Representative Fees walked out in protest.
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House Committee On
Stneon D Fees
Ohio
Petworth Playground Is Dedicated With Flag Ceremony
A large Petworth crowd gathered to dedicate a new playground adjoining the district school. William Gude of the Washington Chamber of Commerce spoke on child development and body culture, while a family orchestra provided music. The flag was raised by Gerald Holmitler as Miss Bertham Wolfe presented it, and the event emphasized patriotism and the need for expanded recreational facilities.
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Premaed Gude
Commerce Chamber
Misa Wolfe
Gerald Holmiller
Young America
Ettzeng
Petworth
Raize
Miss Bertham Wolfe
Wendell Wolf
Daughters
Fenajmis W Murcis
Fetworth
Wiliam 3 Gude
Chamber of Commerce of Washington
United States
Gude
Hooklore
Charles D James
Petworth Ciizens’ Association
Robert Haycock
Uttle Gerald Holmitler
Finckel
Nellie B 'Taylor
Anna Smallwood
The Number of People Decreasing in This Country
An old article discusses physical culture and diet as factors in reducing overweight. It notes home remedies and homemade tonics, including parnetis dissolved in hot water, to aid weight loss with claims of safe results and improvements in flesh and skin texture.
First Elective Body Convened 295 Years Ago in Jamestown
The 295th anniversary marks the Jamestown council where George Yeardley summoned delegates from Virginia plantations to establish representative government led by Sir Edwin Sandys. The article recounts Sandys role, the London Company governance, Jamestown’s founding in 1607, and Penn’s death anniversary with his Quaker beginnings and clashes with authority.
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New World
William Penn
Jamestown
George Yeardley
Virginia
Sir Edwin Sandys
London Company
Edwin Sandys
Worcester
York
Oxford
Vistims
Elizabeth I
Sandys
James I
James
London
Virgins
America
Culoniste
James River
Sandye
England
Sandon
Landon Company
Earl of Southampton
Eiwin Sandys
Jory Sandys
S. “Gurvey
George
Willem Fenn
Pennsylvania
Qudkers
Penn
Oxtora Acauaintange
Comme
Asten
Wilham Pepn
New York Democrats Meet With President Aide
Representatives from New York discussed the political situation with the President. John J Fitzgerald praised the New Yorkers while noting propoganda from two men linked to promotions undercut regular Democratic candidates. Herman Metz urged swift passage of the President’s program to restore clarity for constituents.
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John J Fitzgerald
New York
Congress
Malone
Herman Metz
Fitzgerald
Wilson
Dale
Maher
Griffin
O'Brien
Metz Riordan
Carew Patten
Bruckner
Goulden
Conry
O'Leary
Goldfugle
Loft
Levy
Dooling
Gantor
George
Bills Back Navy Officers On Retired List
A House naval affairs subcommittee favorably voted bills to reinstate Capt John H Gibbons and Frank J Hill from the navy retirement board. Both officers were retired to the naval pricking board recently, and their canes stirred agitation against compulsory retirement. The subcommittee heard the retired officers and members of the retirement board.
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John H. Gibbonns
Frank J. Hill
Navy
House
Naval Affaira
Naval
oMeers
The Man From Mexico Revival by Folly Players
The Man From Mexico a farce revival next week by the Folly Players. Original star William Collier, later revived as Over the River with Eddie Foy. Also Colonial Playhouse to revive The Senator by Daisy d and Sydney Ropenfeld with William Crane. HL Van Buren as Senator Hamilton Rivers and Dorothy Bernard co star.
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Pol’s
Mexico
H A du Souchet
Fol! Players
William Caller
Eddie Foy
Wiliam Collier
Columbia
David Daisyd
Sydney Ropenfeld
Ema
William H Crane
HL van Buren
Hamilton Rivers
William Crane
Dorothy9
Bernard
Suffrage Kisses Offered To Aid Ballot Fight
Washington suffragists announce a one day fundraiser selling kisses to support the campaign for woman suffrage. On Sacrifice Day August 15 husbands of suffragists will go without meat at home while proceeds fund the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
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Washington
Cme
Congressional Committee
National American Woman Suffrage Association
BUU
Rings Missing At New Wizard Hotel Lavatory Mystery
Mrs. Mira C Lehman of Glen Echo reports two diamond rings valued at 3 percent of her estate left beside a washbowl in the New Wizard Hotel lavatory yesterday. She placed the rings on a stand while washing and returned to find them gone with no clue for police. Lehman is known in Glen Echo and Washington society.
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Washbowl m Hotel
Lavatory
Lehman
Glen Echo
New Wizard Hotel
Lehmen
Mia Lehman
Glen Ecan
Washington Society
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