OYLVESTER 10 RETIRE PARK WITHDRAWS CHARGES
Major Sylvester seeks immediate retirement pension of 100 dollars monthly amid board debate on pension fund adequacy. Georgia representative Park withdraws misconduct charges, shifting focus to health and district finances. The district commission weighs retirement amid long service and questions over the police pension system.
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Out for varsity ball team in chilly campus scrimmage
In a brisk 3 mile warmup on the campus, Wil Cammoua led a varsity intrasquad baseball practice under coach Folin D O'Reilly. The squad saw action from players across the roster including Connolly Klau and Whitaker with several reserves stepping in as the sport's season looms.
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Rise of Maj Sylvester to Washington Police Chief
Maj Sylvester rose from printer, reporter, and clerk to superintendent of the Metropolitan police in July 1898. Born 1857, he built a career covering police and fire administration, led the force, and served as president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and director of its crime identification bureau in Washington. His leadership influenced police governance nationwide.
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Senate Changes in the Next Congress Retiring Senators
A list of retiring senators by state and party includes Alabama, California, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Entries name outgoing figures such as White, Per King, Bristow, Cam den, Thornton, Root, Burton, Crawford, Underwood, Phelan, Curtis, Beckham, Brous sard, Wade worth Jr., Harding, Johnson, Husting.
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California
George C. Per King
Kansas
Joseph L. Bristow
Kentucky
Johnson N. Camden
Louisiana
John Randolph Thornton
New York
Hlihu Root
Ohio
Theodore H. Burton
South Dakota
Coe I. Crawford
Wisconsin
Isaac Stephenson
Oscar W. Underwood
James D. Phelan
Charles Curtis
J.C W. Beckham
Robert F. Broussard
James W. Wadeworth, Jr
Warren G. Harding
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Paul O. Husting
Perkins
North Carolina
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Sullivan Acquitted in Embezzlement Case
Attorney Michael W. Sullivan was acquitted by a District Supreme Court jury of embezzling from a client. Defense argued a variance between indictment and evidence. money involved was shown to belong to the Post- Higbie Company of Delaware. the judge directed a not guilty verdict.
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End of Two Year National Congress Marks Adjournment
The two year session closes as President Wilson signs the neutrality resolution and a flood of routine bills. Congress adjourns with many measures stalled including the post office appropriation and Indian bills. The session features tariff and currency overhauls, trust laws, income tax, and the first popular Senate elections.
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United States to press for dyestuffs from Germany
The United States says it will insist on the right to obtain dyestuffs from Germany if Britain keeps restricting supplies. A British board of trade official declined to commit to American shippers, but high authority here states there should be no discrimination against U S buyers in the dyestuff trade.
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Clark Praises Tariff and Income Tax in Historic Congress
Speaker Champ Clark lauds the tariff and income tax as the greatest statutes enacted by the Sixty-third Congress. He cites war disruptions, calls for neutrality, and predicts the income tax will endure, with reserve banks aiding national business and employment prospects by July Fourth.
President Wilson Credits Congress With Reviving U.S. Business
After adjournment, President Wilson declares a great Congress has closed its sessions and its work will prove its statesmanship. He says business will recover despite the European war, aided by calm adjustment, patience, and fairness in a spirit of peace and enlightenment worldwide.
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Chief Legislation of the Sixty Third Congress
Underwood-Simmons tariff act replaces Payne-Aldrich with income tax, and the Federal Reserve Act reorganizes currency. Panama Canal toll exemption repealed for coastwise shipping. Antitrust measures expand Sherman law with Clayton and FTC Act. Alaska railroad to mineral fields. Cotton exchanges regulated. War tax in place with internal revenue. War risk insurance bureau insures American ships. no transfer of foreign ships to American registry.
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Beef Laden Vessel Held Without Apparent Reason
In the house of commons the premier signaled ongoing questions about Britain's wartime measures. He stated that the government’s intention would be clear when orders in council are published, amid scrutiny of potential releases for neutral ships carrying goods to or from Germany or of German ownership if seized.
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New York City Adopts Flag Similar to Dutch Banner
The New York City flag chosen by the municipal art commission is nearly identical to the Dutch banner raised over New Amsterdam. It features orange white and blue vertical bars with the city seal in blue centered on the white stripe.
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Supreme Court halts New York alien labor law actions
The United States Supreme Court suspended enforcement of the New York alien labor law amid writs of error review. The case involves William E Helm and injunctions against the Public Service Commission and related prosecutions for employing aliens on public works. Arizona and treaty rights cases also surface as foreign protests accompany the halt.
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