Tariff Plan Shapes Wilsons Congress Message
President Wilson aims to push tariff measures at the extra session and place currency reform on a fast track. He will urge the House to act bill by bill and wants a public, cabinet guided economy drive while strengthening the Sherman law and weighing labor union policy.
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Democrats Agree To Free Sugar Tariff Plan For 63rd Congress
Democrats forming the House ways and means majority agreed on a free sugar tariff and a 1 percent income tax. Western and New England members organize to curb Southern dominance, aiming to protect farm products and oppose deep cuts in manufactured goods. The group plans daily tariff talks before the April 1 extra session.
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Committee On Committees
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Hammond
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Senate Caucus Votes for Clarke for Pro Tem in rowdy caucus
The Arkansas senator Clarke won the Presidents pro tempore post 27 to 14 defeating Bacon of Georgia after a tense caucus. nominations of Chaplain Prettyman and Missouri’s Higgins for sergeant at arms were approved with other questions postponed.
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Missouri
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Bacon Io Defeated O Gorman Pilots The Coup Til Feeling
Results and it may endanger Democratic control viewed in quarters as rebuke to Hoke Smith activity. New member quits steering committee then reconsiders. Rev Dr Prettyman becomes chaplain and Higgins sergeant at arms.
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Dahlgren Divorce Granted to Lucy Drexel Dahlgren
Mrs Lucy Drexel Dahlgren was granted a divorce from Eric B Dahlgren son of Rear Admiral John A Dahlgren and a Drexel family member of Philadelphia. The Supreme Court Justice Bijur issued the decree after voluminous testimony and an appeal was announced.
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Fewer Judges for Nevada Senate Passes Reduction
The Nevada State Senate approved a bill cutting district court judges to one, aimed at fewer divorce cases expected under the new law. Special to The Washington Fest reports Reno coverage and notes the law's impact on judiciary workload.
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Gomez Defies Bryan with Cuban Amnesty Signing
President Jose Miguel Gomez signed the Cuban amnesty bill despite a formal protest from United States Minister Arthur M. Beaupre. The note from Secretary of State Bryan warned of treaty inconsistencies and potential fallout for U S Cuban relations as Cuba moves to release prisoners.
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University of Habana
Irrigation costs lax critique by James J. Hill
James J. Hill charged the Interior Department with stupid management of federal irrigation projects. Speaking in Charleston before the Advertising Club, he said government drainage work costs twice as much as needed and more than similar Canadian projects. He urged local cooperation within river basins without federal aid.
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Darrow Jury Deadlocked in Second Trial Report
Los Angeles March 7 jury in Clarence Darrow’s second trial for alleged jury bribery remained deadlocked after nearly 24 hours. Rumors placed votes 16 to 2 for acquittal, then reportedly 4 to conviction. Judge Conley recessed the jury until 10 a.m. tomorrow with a discharge possible if no verdict emerges.
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Seven sons pallbearers at Mrs McCarthy burial
Six sons acted as pallbearers and a seventh son studying to be a Jesuit priest read the burial service for Mrs Mary McCarthy widow of former West Hoboken Councilman John McCarthy. She is survived by two daughters.
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New York
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John McCarthy
West Hoboken
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None of Madero family members will live in Mexico again
Emilio Madero, brother of Francisco I Madero, says the Madero family has left Mexico for good and has no plans to restore power. He states no member will reside in Mexico again, with others in New York remaining noncommittal about future actions. The report notes ongoing political turmoil across Coahuila Sonora Morelos and border towns as federal forces bolster defenses and rebels maneuver.
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Cure square deal for Friedmann draws slim hope
New York March 7 Dr Friedrich I Friedmann Berlin physician promises more demonstrations of a tuberculosis cure he says will aid patients in the United States. He defended himself against criticism over a treated dying girl and said he will submit to government tests before leaving for Canada. The anticipated test schedule and location remain undecided as officials review the proposal.
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Morgan's Condition Described as Most Satisfactory
Rumors of J Pierpont Morgans deteriorating health in Cairo were denied by his offices in Wall Street and Pierpont Morgan Jr said abroad reports claim his fathers condition is most satisfactory. The financier remains in Egypt with his business affairs under way and no health crisis reported locally.
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Objects to Wefe's Razor in Divorce Case
Richard Daniels seeks a divorce from his wife of eight years claiming insomnia caused by her habit of keeping a razor under her pillow. He states she never threatened him nor was she dangerous, but his imagination affected his health. Fort Worth, Texas. March 7.
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Fort Worth
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Richard Daniiels
Tarif Alone for Extra Session
Within the current issue an item notes an extra session being sought with Tarif as sole figure. another line indicates Democrats consensus on Kree Sugar and details on related policy moves surface across pages.
Battery Car Sets Speed Record Between New York and Boston
Special to The Washington Port Boston May 7 storage battery car beat records arriving at 4 am on the Boston and Albany line from New York City. Built by a branch of a statson concern the experimental car will operate on the Newton Lower Falls branch. It reached 3 mph at Grand Central then 40 mph near High Bridge, seating 60 and running 1.5 miles per charge with a 1 hour recharge at an estimated 16 cents per mile versus standard steam at higher cost.
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McAdoo and McCombs Say No Rift With Wilson
Secretary McAdoo and Chairman McCombs visited New York stating there is no truth to a rift with President Wilson over cabinet posts or ambassadors. McAdoo, sworn in yesterday, plans to return to Washington Sunday and then travel back to the capital. He will tour the subtreasury and custom house to learn operations.
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France
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Death Toll Soars After Explosive Blast Sinks Tug and Ship
A furious blast at Baltimore Harbor destroys the British tramp steamer Alum Chine and wrecks the tug Atlantic during a rescue attempt. Ten sailors die, two men perish, and a shock reaches Dover, prompting the Delaware legislature to suspend business as houses ashore suffer extensive damage.
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Four States Shaken by Massive Dynamite Explosion
Explosion off Fort Carroll in Baltimore harbor kills 40 to 50, injures many more, destroys the Alum Chine and a loading scow, sinks the tug Atlantic, and devastates property worth up to 600000 dollars. The Jason collier is damaged. rescue efforts and investigations ensue as officials seek to determine the cause.
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