Judson plan defeated in House amid partisan opposition
The Judson financial plan to retire the District of Columbia debt within 25 years and fund over 20 million dollars for permanent improvements was rejected 151 to 8. Democrats opposed it, aided by Republican insurgents and some regulars critical of provisions. Debate centered on funding methods and the half-and-half appropriation scheme, with key remarks from Representatives Johnson, Lorain, Sims, and Borland, before final House approval shifted to the Senate.
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House
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Johnson
Kentucky
Ela
Tome Leflore
T Ie Ahinman
Loriand
Missouri
Sims
Tennessee
Andrms
Bieh
New York
Martin
South Dakota
Beth Refubllerns
Burtesan
Texago
Appropriations Committee
Smith
District bill defeat and Moore bill recommendation in Congress
The bill incorporating the Jud ean financial plan to pay the District indebtedness and fund permanent improvements was defeated in the House by 134 to 86. The District committee ordered the subcommittee report on food and distribution conditions to the House, with Moore bill enactment recommended.
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Congress Condensed Senate Action and Key Votes
The Senate debated Lorimer's seat and heard remarks by Owen Simons Lorimer South and La Follette. The agriculture and navy appropriations bills moved forward, the tariff board bill faced a party line wrangle, and the Panama Canal bonds provision passed securing no use as security for notes. The House adjourned early after approving the New Venice constitution and militia pay bill.
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William Lorimer
Owen
Simons
Lorimer
South
Michigan
la Follette
Committee On Foreign Relations
Tariff Board
Money
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Hale
Hose
New Venice
Steenerson
Wan Paseed
Taft Defends Postage Stand Against Magazine Critics
President Taft told magazine men there is no personal hostility in his stance on second class postage and he will press the issue to a finish. He noted a postmaster general report and said the matter may be dropped only by Congress, not his will. Senators Crane and Penrose said a commission is unlikely.
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Cayntel
Senate
Postoffice
Men
White House
Crane
Penrose
Senate Post Office Committee
Appeals for District Items Prompt House Deficit Cuts
Senator Hale received a letter from Commissioner Rudolph urging restoration of House cuts in the general deficiency appropriation bill. The Board of Charities seeks 3000 for the Home for the Aged and Infirm, 33000 for the Industrial Theme School for Colored Children, 2500 for the Industrial Home for White Children, and 315000 for contagious diseases service, arguing lower funding risks leaving inmates on the streets and services ineffective. Also asked to reinstate 22858 for the Takoma Park Library to ensure timely opening.
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Senate
Rudolph
House
Board of Charities
Takoma Park
BOUTELL GOES TO PORTUGAL Nomination of Taft era minister and other posts
Representative Henry Bente of THnows was yesterday nominated by President Taft to be United States Minister to Portugal. Wenizel was defeated for reelection. The President also nominated Gobson as assistant censor of the United States in Philadelphia and Noilarkin as surveyor of customs at Paducah. The State Department noted the new minister would resemble the provisional government.
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Taftle
Portugal
Wenizel
Wola Ti
Gobson
United States
Bhiladelphia
Walter Noilarkin
Padveah
State Department
Rcede
Atatah
Okeremenat
Serer
Agnall
Con- Bcs
Moore bill limited poultry storage to six months
Representative I Hampton Moore chairs a long District pure food probe. The Moore bill would place a six month storage limit on poultry butter eggs meat and fish and require district warehouse licenses and monthly returns. It finds grocers combine and links higher costs to transportation storage and distribution while noting farmer prices rise amid this shift.
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Pennsylvania
House
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
William C Woodward
District of Columbia
Honduran Treaty Favored by Senate Committee
Senate foreign relations committee reported favorably the Honduran financial treaty. It would back a J. P. Morgan backed debt refinancing on a 1 to 15 basis, aiming to rehabilitate Central and South American finances and reduce annual payments to European bondholders, while limiting European intervention.
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Senate
Congress
United States
J. P. Morgan
Honduras
Central and
South America
Dix Asks Conference To Break Senate Deadlock
Albany reports Gov Dix hopes a conference within a week could lead to a caucus selecting a candidate acceptable to both regulars and insurgents. Murphy’s wishes may block a caucus this week as insurgent votes shift during today’s joint ballot. New York notes Representative Litteton published Murphy’s reply confirming receipt of his letter and Murphy’s sign off.
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Dix
Charles I’. Murphy
Murphy
New York
Martin W. Littleton
Oday
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Litteton
Martin W. Littieton
Montana Deadlock Looms in Senate Fight
Helena March 1 With the federal Senate deadlock looming, Montana faces only half representation after midnight when the session expires. Democratic leaders seek a compromise candidate but no signs of a breakthrough appear. Five hadota ballots show no clear shift and Conrad’s strength wanes on the final ballot amid rain in Conrad.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Senate
Conrad
Lorimer Not Expelled by Senate After Vote
The Illinois senator William Lorimer escaped expulsion as the U S Senate voted against declaring his seat vacant. Lorimer defended his conduct, while opponents argued bribery and patronage influenced his election. Senator Cullom explained his decision, citing doubt and lack of direct evidence of Lorimer’s involvement.
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Senate of the
United States
Illinois
Aldrich
Senate
House
Wetmore
Senate of
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Committee On Privileges and Elections
Y M C A Honors Chinese Guest At Washington Banquet
The Washington Y M C A hosted a reception for C T Wang of China. John T Kennedy and George Otis Smith led the event with H B F Macfarland among the attendees from the international committee. Several guests from the Chinese legation joined the assemblage. Wang departs tomorrow to serve as a secretary on China’s national committee staff.
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Young ‘Men's Christian Association
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Bachelors’ Club
George Otis Smith
H. B. F. Macfarland
International Committee
Y.M. GC. A
Andregand
C. T. Wang
Washington Y. M. C. A
National Committee of China
Legation
Kaison Tong
Ping Tien Lu
Chi Chung Yen
Yukin C. Liu
Vy. T. Kumpson Yu
T. Philip Sze
Will reads dog to be killed. executrix considers mercy
A Washington Post special from St. Louis reports Tige a silver gray Yorkshire terrier was named to be killed in Mrs. Violet Bloss Chandler’s will. Executor Miss Julia L. Grady, a Chandler cousin and beneficiary, fears shooting or chloroform and hopes a technicality may spare the dog.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
Tige
Violet Bloss Chandler
Julia L. Grady
Miss Grady
Thief steals gems from Akron jewelry store
A tray of diamonds valued between 3000 and 10000 dollars was stolen today from BL Wingerter's jewelry store in Akron. A man entered the front door while the owner was in the rear, seized the tray, and fled.
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Ohio
Wingerter
Nan
Cash for Forest Reserves Passes Senate in Battle Over Costs
The agricultural appropriation bill cleared the Senate after extended debate. Senator Heyburn proposed drastic cuts to forest reserve maintenance, but his amendment failed 19 to 60. debates highlighted costs, with Wyoming elk care receiving $29,000 and the bill totaling about $17,000,000 for forest reserves.
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Idaho
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United States
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New York
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Flint
California
Washington
Weyburn
Clark
Wyoming
T Hey
White Mountains
Appalachians
Jackson’ Hole
Cardinal Gibbons Critiques New Orleans Exposition Loss
Cardinal Gibbons commented on New Orleans losing the Panama Exposition. He said past expositions attract driftwood and idle men who hinder progress, leaving lasting damage to the city after the event ends.
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Submarine Torpedo Boats Sail From Norfolk for Annapolis Practice
Seven submarine torpedo boats depart Norfolk navy yard for spring and summer drills at Annapolis. The flotilla led by Lieut includes Bonita Rayling Narwhal Tarpon with Severn supplying, after months of repairs. They will anchor near Annapolis for months of training before Atlantic coast maneuvers.
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Norfolk Navy Yard
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Atlantic
Virginia
Pontoons Planned To Float Yankee Submarine
New Bedford engineers will use pontoons to lift the cruiser Yankee submerged in Buzzards Bay. Pumping air between decks proved impractical, prompting the change in lifting method. In Detroit, the Board of Commerce campaign to recruit new members ends with 1,012 in eight days, message from President Taft read.
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Buzzards Bay
Mr. Taft
Detroit Board
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Board of Commerce
Hugh Chalmers
Taft
Zelaya Attacks Taft in 16 Page Brussels Pamphlet
Exiled former Nicaragua president Jose Santos Zelaya issues a 16 page pamphlet received in New Orleans from Brussels. It denounces President Taft and U S policy in Latin America, calls Taft a slanderer, accuses the United States of aiding rebellion in Nicaragua, and warns of a plan to seize Central American republics.
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New Orleans
Taft
Brussels
Jose Santos Zelaya
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