Lilley Refuses Fagts Detective Agency Witnesses Names
Connecticut Representative Lilley says he is shadowed and seeks privilege for his attorney to examine witnesses whose names he would supply. He asserts the Committee refused his requests and plans to call witnesses while demanding to bring in an attorney to help uncover all facts.
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Connecticut
Bourell
Stes
Eloward
Hrowsford
Ssenlay
Ty Ud
Bin
Raf
Mirina Cuthtun
Hloa F Frost Maurice Barnett
Prietrn Reet Company
Wil Gt
Bos Mon 1
Trirate
Norman Fo Ube Oon
New Yank Ay
Fe Fleckbott Company
Chirinin Boutell
Taut
Foolom
Nossea
War Ship Defects Revealed In Naval Testimony
Testimony before a Senate committee reveals officers arguing over armor belt location on Delaware class battleships, gun hoists, and turret isolation. Rear Admirals Remey Evans Brownson and others defend designs as superior or equal to foreign ships, noting plans approved by Congress and board construction rulings.
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Aniral Goodrich
Hales
Reuterdshl
United States Navy
Adm
Remey
George C Remey
Atary Metcalf
Metcalf
Hale
Senate Committee
Pdaka
Sims
le Committee
Ube
Hill
Delaware
North Pakula
General Board
Hil
Wis
Trownson
Evans
Otmer Belt
Serroys Weiter
Navy Department
Dew
Naval Committee
North Dakota
Department
Board On
Special Board On
Bureau of Navigation
Atlantic Feet
Naval
Act of Congress
Board On Construction
Bonaparte
Congress
United States
Bngland
Board
Bureau of
I Navigation
Brownson
Atlantic
Evans So Lam
Converse
Capps
Talao
Navy
South Carolina
Michigan
Chester Scout Cruiser Coal Endurance in Official Trials
In official tests the Chester achieved 38.53 knots for four hours and carried bunkers with coal equal to the fastest foreign scout cruisers when full. The ship held three times the coal of the largest foreign rival at speed trials, asserting superior endurance. Secretary W. H. Metcalf cites the data to policymakers and the Committee on Naval Affairs.
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Chester
Youra
W. H. Metcalf
Senator Frye Pushes Cement Shipping Plan for Panama Canal
In a Senate debate Senator Frye urged a joint resolution to require American ships for transporting cement and other canal materials, arguing 6,000,000 barrels of cement are needed and American vessels can outcompete British ones. An amendment by Senator Foster to exempt ports unable to secure U S ships was accepted, while objections about monopolies and presidential discretion were raised. The measure was laid aside to be continued tomorrow.
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Senator Frye
Panama Canal
Senate
Frye
Foster
Louisiana
United States
Culberson
Bacor
Tillman
Lodge
Mr Tillman
Shipping Trust
Legislative Briefs Highlight Claims, Mines and Navy Budget
The House Committee on Claims reported favorably a bill to grant the Court of Claims jurisdiction over the Porto Rico transport claim dating 1885 192 from Porto Rico to the United States with awards under $30 000. Hackney introduces a bill for a Department of the Interior Mines Bureau to safeguard miners. Samuel G Victor nominated as Marshal for the eastern district of Oklahoma with Porter's replacement after misconduct charges. Judiciary Committee favors bills extending penalties for government officers and impersonators extortion. A petition led by Andrew Carnegie Robert Fulton Cutting and hundreds more opposed adding over 60 million for four battleships describing high war spending. The Smith Culberson car famine bill received a hearing. Lincoln of the Union Pacific Railroads opposed. Ways and Means advances proposals for higher customs and internal revenue salaries with New York Collector Fowler supporting increases following Reynolds recommendations. Diplomacy School funding via George Washington University petitioned to Senate District Committee. Mills Avenue bill moved favorably by District Commissioners to open a new highway plan. The Senate is thanked for passing the army pay bill and Army Navy Union notes free want ads.
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House Committee On Claims
Court of Claims
Compania de Los Ferrocartiles de
Representative Hackney
Missouri
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
Samuel G Victor
Oklahoma
Senate
Marashal Porter
Andrew Carnegie
Robert Fulton Cutting
New York City
É&E
Smith-Culberson
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
W . Lincoln
Union Farlie Railroad
Ridder Accuses North Sending Charges to President
New York March 9 Hermén Ridder president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association charges that Census Director N. North sent a misleading report to Congress. Ridder claims the letter to Representative Dalyell contains false figures and used unreliable sources. North defends himself as indignant, saying Ridder acted rashly and did not study the matter.
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Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Congress
North
New York
N. D. North
Roosevelt
Hermén Ridder
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Ridder
Dalyell
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Fe Censis
International Paper Company
Director North
Representati
Dalmall
Alm
Laurell
Rudder
Impeachment Argument Heard On Wiley Case In Shanghai
The Spear committee appointed by Speaker Cannon heard arguments on the grounds for impeachment of Lehheus R Wiley, US judge in Shanghai, accused by Lorine Andrews and other Shanghai lawyers. Waldo opened against Wiley, who denied wrongdoing. Denby defended. Andrews closed for the prosecution, urging charges of gross favoritism, neglect of duty, and abuse of power.
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Spear Committee
Cannon
Lehheus R Wiley
United States Court For China
Shanghai
Lorine Andrews
Waldo
New York
Andrews
Wilfley
Denby
Michigan
Wilfrey
Delays at Grant Memorial Site Vote
The House Library Committee delayed a scheduled meeting to discuss changing the Grant memorial site. Chairman Vic Call said a meeting would occur this week, with any action unlikely until Representative Smith of Town returns. Call noted a law and two commissions already favor Botanic Garden, making a site change difficult.
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House Library Committee
Grant Memorial
Vic Call
House
Washington
Smith
Town
McCall
Botanic Garden
Senate Orders Fire Safety Inquiry for District Schools
Senate launches investigation into fire safety of public and private schools after a deadly incident in Collinwood Ohio. Senator Culbertine sponsors resolution urging district committee to assess fire protection and report findings, with possible remedial legislation if risks are found.
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Senate
Collinwood
Ohio
Culbermin
Merchants oppose Aldrich bill in New York tribute to Fowler measure
A New York Merchants Association committee presented to the President a memorial denouncing Senator Aldrich’s currency plan and endorsing Fowler’s countermeasure. They warn of an inelastic system tied to gold reserves and government debt, arguing the proposed reform would worsen national credit risk during war or crisis.
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Merchants’ Association
New York
Fowler
New Jersey
Aldrich
Senate
United States
Edward D Page
HR Eunhardt
J H Ki Wough
Committee On Commercial Law
Merchants Association of New Or
Williams Bill Sparks Banking Power Debate in House
Democratic members of the House Banking and Currency Committee oppose the Fowler bill while advocating the Williams bill. The minority report argues the Fowler plan strips government safeguards, makes banks agents of the state, and would force state banks and trust companies out of business due to regulatory changes and high interest charges.
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House Banking and Currency Committee
Widow Mullett’s Aid Bill Stirs House Inquiry
Representative Goldfogle brings a claim on behalf of Mrs. Mullett widow of Alfred B Mullett alleging a government vouch er payment of 320s to Pear Mullett. The case centers on alleged bribes and misused funds related to navy yard land commissions. The narrative notes advance receipts, bank loans turned to Treasury, an appropriation shortfall of 2432 and the subsequent suicide of Mullett.
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Goldfogle
Pear’ Mullett
Alfred B Mullett
House Clais Committee
Sesterrias
Geldfogle
New York
Mullitt
Navy Yard
Treasury
New Street Bill Aims to Open Belmont Road, Connect Waterside Drive
Senator Gallinger, chairing the Senate District Committee, introduced in the Senate a Commissioners' bill to acquire property near the new Connecticut Avenue Bridge to open streets including Belmont road and link with Waterside Drive. The bill was introduced in the House by Representative Smith of Michigan. Gallinger also proposed extending Massachusetts Avenue Northwest from its terminus near Wisconsin Avenue westward to the District line.
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Gallinger
Senate District Committee
Senate
Connecticut Avenue Bridge
Belmont Road
Waterside Drive
Representave Smith
Michigan
Massachusetts Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Critic of Consular Service Calls for Merit System
A A Burnham of Chicago, general secretary of the National Business League of America, told Senator Cullom before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the U S consular service needs reform. He urged placing clerical positions on the merit system and opposed employing foreigners, criticizing reliance on representation by proxy.
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Uinited States
A A Burnham
Chicago
National BusiNess League of America
Cullom
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Burnham
Amerian Wade
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Free Sample Bottles
An 1920s style advert claims Swamp Root can cure many kidney and bladder ailments including lame back frequent urination and nerve symptoms. It urges readers to mail for a free sample bottle and book from Dr Kilmer and Company in Binghamton New York.
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Krlmers
Binghaisten Soy Walchou
Evers Bele
Senul
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton SF
District Day Predictions For Four Battleships
The House adjourned early to honor Rep Meyer of Louisiana and did not advance District business. Rep Smith urged a full District day on Tuesday March 3 to push a public utilities commission bill, aiming for floor discussion, while Rep Mann objected to extra time.
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Meyer
Louisiana
House
Smith
Public Utilities Commission
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Bradford Detective Agency
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de Test Poe
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Iva Mol
Tha
Sitanete
Ucaunt
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Diane Lo Rice
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Ewan Castrine
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United States Steamship
Legara
Chester Birmingham
Salem
Meaure
Eugene Hale
Committee Naval Affairs
United States Seicte
Washington, D.C
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Committee On Ways and
Pend Ag Diile
Customs and Internal Revenue Services
Customs
James B Reynolds
Secretary of the Treasury
School For Diplomacy
Chamber of Commerce of
College of Political Science
George Washington University
Mills Avenue
Rhode Island Avenue
Twenty-fourth Street
David D. Porter
Army and Navy Union
Uebig Company
Committee of
New York Merchants
Memorial
Advocate Williams Bill
House Banking Committee
National Business League
Hobsen
Mt Hema
Tie House
White House
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Cape May City
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John P. Doyle
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