Scurry 10 Pacify Toll Bill Critics
The Simmons amendment is challenged as inadequate as Democrats seek broader saving clauses. Administration officials plan a sugar coated palliative to placate dissenters, with Senator Woke Smith drafting a new saving clause to win party support for toll repeal. The fight extends as leaders race to claim credit for any forthcoming concession. Continued on second page.
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Woke Smith
Georgia
Smith
United States
White House
Simmons
Hoxe Smith
Lisith
Waite House
U. K
German tuberculosis cure tale shocks Philadelphia doctors
Special to The Washington Post reports Professor Hana Karfankel of Berlin told hundreds of Philadelphia County Medical Society members that he discovered an inhaled and injected bacilli based cure for tuberculosis. He claimed the treatment disinfects the tuberculosis germ and heals affected parts. He declined further comment to avoid being labeled a charlatan.
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Philadelphia
Washington Post
Hana Karfankel
Tuberculosis Specialit
Berlin
Philadelphia County, Medical Society
Royal Party Attends Drury Lane For Ivan the Terrible
Queen Alexandra and Empress Marie watched Ivan the Terrible at Drury Lane with royal box seating. King Menuet and Princess Augusta Victoria attended with Queen Amelia, all in black and wearing diamonds.
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Bride
Ivan the Terrible
Drury Lane
Washington Post
London
Queen Alexandra
Empress Marie
Royal Box
King Menuet
Princess Augusta Victoria
Queen Amelia
Roosevelt Gains Strength for 1916 Run on European Trip
Col Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Plymouth and Cherbourg aboard the Olympic en route to Madrid for his son Kermit Roosevelt’s wedding. He greets French officials and English notables, discards his cane, and signals readiness for another voyage if health permits. He declines politics, plans a Paris visit, and prepares to meet President Poincare. The voyage includes meetings with Bishop Gardner and banker Mr Kennedy as he tours deck promenades and dines at captain’s table.
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Justice Hughes
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Theodore Roosevelt
Olympic
Spain
Kermit ‘Roosevelt
Belle Wyatt Willard
Roosevelt
Poincare
M. Nichoux
Col. Roosevelt
New York
United States
South America
Poinrare
Paris
M. Haneaux
Auguste Rodin
Madrid
Englanol
Arthur Lee
Admiralty
England
London
Tom Baker
Walling
Chamber of Commerce
America
Drake
Mr. Roosevelt
To &O
John“Gardner
Murray
Kennedy
Mary
Offerond Fage
New York Bandits Stage Double Holdups in Manhattan and Brooklyn
In two bold daytime robberies, three thieves stole $300 in Manhattan and $3,000 in Brooklyn from payroll messengers, using a touring car to flee. Fred Kelly, a chauffeur, was arrested and confessed, with accomplices named as investigations continue. Victims included American Can Company and Magury Paint Company workers, and a gray worn car with New Jersey plates trailed the targets.
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Washington Post
New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Game Gang
Fred Kelly
Kelly
American Can Company
West Fourteenth Street
Magury Paint Company
New Jersey
Robber Steals $5350 From Philadelphia Bank Messenger
Philadelphia June E Gedize Croasin messenger for a national bank reported he was robbed of checks and drafts valued at $5,000 and about $350 in cash while visiting banks and trust companies. He hid the wallet’s contents in a leather chained wallet. the thief followed him, opened the wallet, took the papers and cash, then resealed it. Police investigate.
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Ger
Philadelphia
Gedize Croasin
Jpessenger
Crossin
Tne
Americans Meet King Wear Magnificent Gowns at Buckingham Palace
Washington socialites Mrs Hugh Wallace and Mrs E N House traveled to London for a royal court visit. Mrs House wore Nile green satin with pearl and diamond trim. Mrs Wallace wore white satin heavily jeweled with real diamonds and pearls. Debutantes included Miss Olga Kelly and Miss Evelyn Marshall, with Miss Joan Meredith Sturgis in a diaphanous gauze frock sprinkled with crystals.
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Washington
E. N. House
Olga Kelly
Evelyn Marshall
London
Lponight
Buckingham Palace
Sadote
Webys
Royal Horace Guards
Page
Wallace
Fuller
Misa Olgay Kelly
Baltimore
Miss Kelly
Youn
George Meredith
Joan Meredith Sturgis
Henry Sturgis
Admiral at Paris Nuptials Brides Belgian Bridegroom
Miss Camille Raas daughter of Mrs Albert Raas of San Francisco married Edgar Molitor of Brussels in Holy Trinity Church Paris. Reception attended by Rear Admiral Nicholson USN Mrs Lyons and Stephane Lauzanne among Californians. includes note on weekend rail excursion tickets from Washington and Alexandria for summer travel.
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Raas
Washington Post
Paris
Camille Raas
Albert Raas
San Francisco
Holy Trinity Church
Edgar Molitor
Brussels
E. Lyons
Admiral Nicholson
Stephane Lauzanne
Paris Matin
Mme. Lauzanne
Trust Bills Move Through House With Broad Support
The House quickly passed three antitrust measures tied to administration policy, sending them to the Senate. The Clayton omnibus bill drew 276 to 64, the railroad capitalization bill 335 to 12, with Republicans and Progressives voting solidly for the Clayton measure. Murdock led a push to recommit the Covington bill for a trade commission, supported by 19 members.
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Moes
Senate
Murdock
House
Covington Interstate Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Pomerene
Trade Commission
Ition
Interstate Commerce Commission
George White
Ohto
Walter M. Chandler
New York
Cramton
Michigan
Dunn
Fairschild
Gillett
Massachusetts
Moore
Pennsylvania
Parker
Payne
Wallin
Bartlett
Adagla
Garner
Texas
Buchanan
Witherspoon
Mississippi
Kansas
Covington
Interstate Trade Commission
France Honors Roosevelt in Today's Index Crossings
France honors Roosevelt as part of today’s index while reports cover trials and politics. The issue lists various items including trust debates, consular updates, military headlines, and cultural notes from the era.
Caruso pays Miss Meffert to settle breach suit
Enrico Caruso settles out of court a breach of promise case filed by Miss Mildred Meffert for 100000 dollars. He travels in Europe after paying thirty thousand dollars for return of his letters. Meffert had claimed loss of marriage prospects and publicized letters in which the singer signed himself Batty.
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Miss Meffert
Washington Post
New York
Enrico Caruso
Mildred Meffert
Europe
Mlew Meffert
Signor Caruso
Nelde
Caruso
Baty
Auto Tour in Men’s Clothes Sparks Divorcee and Sister
Philadelphia reports on Mrs H Mason Clapp and her sister wearing khaki breeches and flannel shirts during an eastern state tour. The Lakyer family notes their daughters’ travels included playful experiences over the week, with no stated reason for resuming a maiden name or for future marriage plans.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
H. Mason Clapp
Governor Hodges Denies Striking Woman in Wichita Papers
Gov George Hodges testified in Topeka that he did not strike Mrs Luella West of Wichita during a custody struggle for parole papers in the governor's office on April 8 He said he only removed papers from her desk and that she was not crying but giggling when she left the room.
Vera Cruz Sick List Grows With Army and Marine Rates
Brig. Gen. Funston reports 78 sick soldiers at Vera Cruz with 11 injuries and 228 percent? a misprint. Marines show 101 ill or injured at 3.3 percent. A week earlier illness was 1.93 percent army and 7.5 percent marine. The Dolphin dispatch boat, long on the Panuco River at Tampico with malaria cases, was ordered to Vera Cruz as Admiral Maya says Tacoma likely to replace it.
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Vera Cruz
Army
Marine Corps
Dolphin
Minsmile
Panuco River
Tampico
President May Run Again Phrase from Sweet Talks on Second Term Candidacy
New York reports Edwin F. Sweet, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, said the President did not seek a second term but if a candidacy occurred it would stem from a duty to finish his work. He argued a second term would be necessary for the country to profit from continuity and steady work.
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Sweet
Washington Post
New York
Detroit
Mich
The
Tribune
Edwin F. Sweet
Commerce
Mr. Street
Villa and Huerta Exchange Threatening Telegraphs
Daily telegraphic exchanges show Gen. Villa urging Gen. Huerta to stay in Mexico and threatening to cut out his tongue. Huerta, unfazed, orders messages delivered and vows readiness as tensions escalate after prior cargo events.
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Wuerta
Washington Post
Vera Cruz
Huerta
Gen. Villa
Gen’ Villa
Villa
Mexico
Ypiranga
Bavaria
British Ban on Villa Sees Awkward U S Position
Special cable reports London notes a British warning to the United States regarding recognizing Villa as Mexico's president. The Daily Express says Britain would demand satisfaction for Benton’s death and warns of possible Monroe doctrine implications. Editorial welcomes Britain’s firm stance and says Britain would press for reparation if the United States fails to act.
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London
Villa
Daily Express
Edward Grey
United States
Mexico
Bil Edward
the Express
William
Benton
The
Express
Great Britain
Eays
Leopard Attack Fatal Wounds Reported Near Cape Town
A man mauled by two leopards while traveling with a party of automobilists from Cape Town sustained fatal injuries. An operation shade was deemed necessary to treat the wounds. the incident occurred during a motor tour with Captain Kelsey’s party.
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Kelsey
Cape Town
Sunshine Brings 100000 Rounds To Tampico Questioned
A sunken breach of faith dispute arises as Sunshine, sailing from Galveston, landed 100000 rounds of ammunition at Tampico via Panuco River. Washington disputed arms shipments while mediation with Mexico continues, fearing Huerta will gain leverage. The incident heightens tensions with mediators and prompts Navy and State Dept briefings and President Roosevelt’s awareness.
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Washington Post
New York
Washington Dispatch
The
Herald
United States
Sunshine
Galvesston
Panuco River
Tampies
Secretary of State
A. B.C
Tampico
Villa
Tere
Huerta
Bpe
Sunebine
P'tje Phar
Geiverton
Habsna
Mexico
Habana
Antilla
Navy Department
State Department
Franklin Roosevelt
Navy
Roosevelt
Washington
Dudley Field Malone
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