Jobs for 80000 Men and Borah on Toll Bill Triumph
The article reports Senator Borah praising the tolls bill as a major diplomatic triumph for England and outlines anticipated U S economic and employment effects. It discusses schemes to move workers to harvests, rail and steel industry impacts, and plans to expand American control of a future canal and commerce, linking it to national pride and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vardaman
Works
Panama Canal
United States
OUSTS HONOLULU OFFICIAL IN ADMINISTRATION SHUF
A Honolulu customs official has been removed from office following a recommendation by the Secretary and President. The longtime collector, a Republican, is to be replaced by an officer aligned with the current administration amid a shifting political alignment.
Nomination of Representative W G Sharp for Rome Ambassadorship Expected
Official circles anticipate the nomination of Representative W G Sharp as ambassador to Rome. The exact timing is unclear but the post is regarded as suitable for Sharp, with prospects noted in current discussions among high officials. A separate potential name for a Russia post is also mentioned in the same rumor mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W G. Sharp
William Sharp
Ohl
Io Trie
le Cof
Beat + i
Sworthy
Vr Sharp
Rusata
Obscure Death Notices and Births From 1910s Papers
Fragmented obituary notices and birth announcements list individuals by name with dates and residences across Washington DC and nearby towns. Entries mention Bert Robertson, William Edward, McCraght, Peabody, and Harry Blair Moth among others, with scattered addresses such as Ninth Street and First Street Northwest, and interment details at Rock Creek Cemetery and Prospect Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiragmeh
Washington DC
William Edward TI Ruimrer
Sen Rt
Permperance Hood
Ohio
St. Wyant
Aisage
Hig Tate
Arington
Rarc FE
Ilene
H Street
Iester Jr
Pittsburg
Baltimore
L Street
McCraght
fFatella
McGeagh Riel
Church of the Covenant
Avenuue
Rock Creek
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
William L
Michel
Peabody
Barris Hoor
Wilam Hauck
Peathr
Lass
Atlantic City
Harry Blair Moth
Annie Hinton
Henry
Smith
Qakhsll
Theartoom
Boston Transcript Ourgy
Mabel
Relph
Wather Wyner Dia
Willam Sad
EL Street
Eis
Loy Ud
Funeral Directors in Washington D C era
A fragmented OCR list shows funeral directors and embalmers operating in Washington D C area. Names include Shakespeare Undertaker and Embalmer, Thos Serjeon Pst Ter, Geo F Zurhorst, Frank Geier and Sons, and Thos M Hindle. The entries reference addresses, phone lines, and chapel facilities, indicating a directory-like listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Geier
Selestiant
U. Felephone Call North
Wm Lee
Tyryla Ceanestlon
Ceenalart
Mndge
Prisen Shea la Ave
Thos M Hindle
Jembaliner
Sls
Borah Warns Repeal Will Face Wrath in Future War
Senator Borah warned the Senate that in years to come, during a sea power clash with Britain, Americans will condemn the repeal bill. He predicted a future where the canal’s exclusive use remains vital, trade expands to the Pacific, and the nation asserts control amid imperial competition. He expressed regret that the measure would become law.
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Borah
Senate
United States
England
Senator Borah
Republic
South America
Isles
Pacific
Great Britain
Clapp
Great Middle West
Brandegee
Conneatlet
Democratic Party
Patties
Struggle Over Panama Canal Toll Exemption Timeline
A lengthy account traces the push to repeal the Panama Canal toll exemption. It covers Taft's initial coastwise relief, British protest under the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, Knox noted positions, and President Wilson's push in 1914, highlighting the House and Senate battles between Republicans and Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
House
Canal
Taft
Congress
Senate
Great Britain
State Department
United States
Enanes
Knox
Philippine judges reorganized under new law take effect July 1
Gov Gen Harrison informed the War Department that nominations and appointments under the Philippine legislature bill increasing the number of first instance and land registration judges from 29 to 38 have been made and that all present judges have been reappointed. He added that seven of the nine first class judges are Americans and that appointments were nonpartisan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Philippines
Bureau of Iesular Affairs
War Department
Delay on Trust Bills Faces Senate Action Now
Senator Saulsbury proposes a two track plan to advance anti trust measures in the Senate this session. He seeks to pass the Newlands Federal Trade Commission bill with minor changes and move a railroad securities bill aimed at selling to the highest bidder and buying from the lowest bidder. The plan would require the commission to report next winter on interlocking directorates and holding companies, potentially paving adjournment this July if votes align.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
New Trade Commission
Newlands
Saulsbury
Newlands Federal Trade Commission
House
Congress
Clayton
Senate Bill for Philippine self rule aims amending constitution
The Senate passed a bill proposing a Philippine legislature with a senate and house, a Governor General, and a constitutional framework. It includes terms for elections, districts, and qualifications, and envisions gradual independence while preserving U.S. sovereignty during a transitional period.
Dominicans Loath To Fight In Civil Unrest
Desultory clashes persist on the north coast as rebels and President Bordas' federal forces clash without decisive action. Capt Russell of the battleship South Carolina reports to the Navy Department that both sides boast of success but risk no major engagement. The fruit steamer cleared Sosua for Boston after loading at Puerto Plata.
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Dominican Republic
Bordas
Russell
South Carolina
Navy Department
Sosua
Puerto Plala
Boston
Senate Passes Tolls Exemption Repeal After Long Debate
Congress adjourned after an eleven hour debate with the tolls exemption repeal bill passing 8 to 35 at 10 15 last night. The diplomatic appropriation bill went to committee without embassy property funding for Mexico City and Tokyo. In the House, consideration focused on the sundry civil appropriation bill while Speaker Clark named Representative Dixon to speak later, absent tomorrow for Marshall College duties.
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United States
Congress
House
Clark
Underwood
Senate
Senator Root
Senator Lodge
Wilson
O'Gorman
Chamberlain
Mexico City
Tokyo
Representative Dixon
Indiana
Marshall College
Huntington
Wva
Page Plan Scrapped Amid Disagreeing Conferees
Senate and House conferees failed to agree on the Page surplus revenue plan and the Borland amendment as they met over the District appropriation bill. They will seek further instructions from their branches, likely delaying action until next week, with school items still in dispute.
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Senate
House
Treasury
Representative Page
North Carolina
District Appropriations Subcommittee
District Committee
Congress
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Tabor Wilson
Whhcn
South
Mobile West
Wain
Mildie
Rew
Itr Inc
Department of Agriculter
Central America
Wolsey
Grey
Big Earth
John Hay
Atlantic Seaboard
Orient
Atlantic
Ourgel
Tts
Honolulu
Rome
Bett Son
Moor
Bert Robertson
Wiede Ittind
Kespeare
F Street
Beery Vsm
Sergeon
WM H Sardo & CO
Tun
GEO
Zurhorst
Mar
H Small & Sons
Washington Walderforth
Broadway
New York
Synorelsa Specialty
Vernor
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Virginia
W .A. Joney
Houge Insular Affairs Committee
White House
Philippine Legislature
Philippine Commission
Philppine Island
Phiippine Islands
House Insular Affairs Committee
Menaire
Joney
Rules
Philippine
Philippine Islands
Phiippine Commission
Filippine Commission
Phillippine Islands
Philippine Assembly
Commission
Senate of the Philippines
Islands
Manila
Supreme Court
Vatdaman
Mr Weat
Ollie James
Georgia
Weat
Mr James
Swanson
Ashurst
James
Mississippi
Hin Turn
Wast
Senator Vardaman
Massissipp
Carstic
Williams
West
Will
Vardeman
Kentucky
Norris Simmons
Committee On
Norrin and
Sutherland
Ransdell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Voce
Cummins
Reed
O’gorman
Counse
American Congress
Air Clapp
Mr Root
Tatt
Alexander Hamilton
Pierpont Moran
New Haven
Republican Party
Jessong
New England
Mr Presweny Exhumien
Minnesota
New Haven Railroad
Grandsgee
Hrandegee
Root
Democrats
Congress Condensed
Federal Treasury
Lee
Aci
Af Watermans Ideal
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
Seventh
D Streets
Bocy
Kalon CO. Inc
Paris
Garters
A. Stein & Company, Makers
Chicago
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