Ail LAW CRISIS NEAR Dry Bill Will Affect Licenses in District
Congress faces possible rail and labor turmoil as the Adamson law hangs before the Supreme Court. Senators Newlands warn of broad consequences if the law is struck down, while rail unions fear a looming strike could paralyze transport. Calls grow for a domestic tribunal to settle railway disputes and avoid national paralysis.
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Senator Jones guest at Interior lunch club tribute
Senator-elect A A Jones of New Mexico, former First Assistant Secretary of the Interior, was guest of honor at a department lunch. Secretary Lane praised his character and outlined opportunities for him in the Senate, while others including George Smith and Vernon Vannong spoke on federal service and Indian affairs.
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Funeral of E. E. Wear
Funeral services for E E Wear longtime government printing office employee will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock at 10th Seventh Street Northwest A military funeral will follow with interment at Arlington National Cemetery Mr Wear died Tuesday in New York He was a Spanish American War veteran and a member of the American Provisional Union
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Government Printing Office
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New York
Ciumina Prouoeraphical Union
Dry majority passes House on district liquor ban vote
The House adopted a strict rule forcing immediate consideration of the Senate dry measure. Debate featured long roll calls, procedural wrangling, and threats to adjourn as anti prohibition representatives fought to amend or delay passage.
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City Food Cost Drops Amid Warmer Weather Aids Potatoes
Washington officials report a potato shortage easing as Maine shipments arrive and prices stabilise. Weather and altered marketing hurt nearby crops. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials pledge relief. Households already use substitutes for costly staples and may benefit from forthcoming guidance.
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Virginia
Washington
George M Roberts
Charles F Nesbit
William F Woodward
Maine
Findnnati
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
House Kills Park Plan For Klingle Valley
The House struck down Senate amendments to the District appropriation bill that would turn Klingle Valley into a public park adjacent to Rock Creek Park and replace a $25,000 culvert fund with a $55,000 purchase recommendation. Representative Browne led the point of order opposing the culvert, favoring valley acquisition instead.
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Parties United Behind Wilson and extra session debated
Congress faces a possible extra session as Democrats and Republicans clash over war measures and pay for government employees. Senate and House leaders battle for arming ships, neutrality and supply bills while foreign policy actions and Turkish guarantees for relief aid move slowly.
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Missouri
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New York
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Alabama
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Ollahoma
Prohibition Wins A Double Victory In Congress
Prohibition scored a double victory as the House passed the Sheppard dry bill and conferees on the postal appropriation bill reached an agreement to enact the Reed bone dry amendment limiting liquor shipments into prohibition states. A postal measure compromise seemed near, with expectations of swift approval in both houses and by President Wilson.
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Interests blamed for high food costs in debate
Senator Underwood blamed special interests tied to railroads for worsening food shortages by shipping to Europe while Americans go hungry. Senator La Follette attacked excess profits tax as unfairly shifting costs to consumers, urging direct taxes and price controls. The President’s call for a national food probe gained momentum as the House approved $400,900 for the Federal Trade Commission to conduct the investigation.
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Bill to take Keokuk Dam for government plant
A bill to condemn the Mississippi River Power Company's Keokuk dam ownership between Keokuk Iowa and Hamilton Illinois asks for a government feasibility study of a armor and nitrate plant linked to the dam. It proposes a $31,000,000 bond issue to fund the plan if approved and was referred to the Interstate Commerce Committee.
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Cheer "Day" bill at concert by First Congregational choir
A large audience enjoyed a long varied program by the First Congregational Church choir at Tenth and G streets last night. The standout moment came when the chairman announced that the Sheppard bill passed the House without amendment, prompting lengthy audience applause. Colonial costumes added to the old-time concert atmosphere with more than twenty numbers featuring favorite tunes, folksongs, and choruses.
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District of Columbia voted dry celebrated at banquet
The DC dry vote was celebrated by Phi Mu Sigma National Sunday School Fraternity at the Ebbitt with a six minute cheer after Rev Hdward K Hardin announced the result. One hundred attendees heard speakers Bolitha Laws Clifton Clark Raymond Moore Maj Raymond Pullman and others.
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Robert P Porter Dead From Motor Accident
London February 28 Robert P Porter commercial editor of the London Times and prominent U.S. public figure died at his country home near Attleborough Norfolk from injuries in a motor accident. He had been McKinley's envoy to Gen Gomez in Cuba and later wrote for the Times while abroad. He authored several books and traveled widely. He left a son and daughter with him at his death.
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Beauty aid shampoo claim using canthrax advertised
An advertisement promotes canthrax as a simple inexpensive shampoo for cleaning hair and scalp. It asserts dandruff removal to leave hair clean, quick drying, even color, and fluffy fullness. Instructions say dissolve a teaspoonful in hot water to make a cup of liquid shampoo.
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Mayor Vaughn killed in bank robbery chase at Collinston La
In a running gun battle after a bank raid at Collins ton La two bandits eluded capture but one was later shot and wounded and captured. Mayor H W Vaughn of Collinston was killed during exchange of fire with the second bandit. A sack containing about 3609 was recovered. The other bandit fled as a posse pursued him. A cashier Carter and a colored man were tied up during the robbery. A separate report notes Arthur Armstrong of Cleveland Park was run down by a car on Fourteenth Street.
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Raise Yard Gardens to Cut Living Costs Says Vrooman
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Carl Vrooman urged Federation of Women's Clubs to use backyard gardens to cut food costs and improve preparedness. He cited Detroit's example, noted federal support, and highlighted potential profits from one acre. He praised city efforts in Pittsburgh St Louis and Norfolk lines backing vacant plots for vegetables including potatoes onions cabbage and tomatoes.
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Pittsbursh
States Claim Hetty Green Residency in New York
Four states contend Hetty Green was a New York resident to collect a transfer fee on her $170,000,000 estate. Surrogate court proceedings were held to determine citizenship with Vermont New Jersey and Massachusetts named as other claimants.
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Train crashes into auto killing five in Lima Ohio
Five dead and twelve injured after a Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton freight train struck a passing automobile near Lima Ohio. The crash occurred as twenty two Ohio Steel Foundry workers were returning home. Several victims were hurled from the vehicle and authorities fear more deaths among the injured.
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