Calls Ships Weakness Dep on Alien Colliers Senate Debate
In a heated Senate Naval Committee session amid a proxy ocean freight subsidy vote Senator Hale warned that the fleet’s strength hinges on allied colliers. He and Senator Teller pressed for a twenty seven vessel commission and argued the voyage aimed to influence Congress and foreign powers. The day focused on subsidy details for sixteen and twelve knot ships with routes across the Atlantic to South America Asia and Australia, limiting payments to existing government subsidies and capping numbers per line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Naval Committee
South America
California
Newlandy
Mio Hale
Mir Newlonds
Senate
Nevada
Hak
Colvers
CIA
American Congress
Philippines
Atlantic
South Ameria
Cape Charles
Lilley Gives Statement On Vessel Purchase Profits
Representative Lilley testified to the Boutell investigating committee that over 1.9 million dollars of excess government profit occurred in the Holland torpedo boat purchase and that similar margins may affect pending contracts. His data cites testimonies from Admirals O Neill Melville and Bowles before Congress committees on submarines, supporting his charge of excessive pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley
Boutell
Epedtric Boat Company
Holland Torpedo Boats
O'Neil
Melville
Bowies
Congress
Als
President's New Message Aims to Counter Labor Pressure
Semiafficial White House statement says the administration plans a new message to Congress to push anti trust reform and other measures. After talks with lawmakers and Cabinet members, the delay is to precede CivIl Federation bills and to counter labor leaders who have pressed for broader legislation. The administration seeks to present its case to the public amid labor campaigns and anticipated appeals to organized workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Civie Federation
Col
Hepburn
White House
Organized Labor
Washington
Executive Council of
The
Labor Organization
Cap
Ohio City Thanks Congress For Collinwood Disaster Sympathy
Mayor Tom L Johnson transmitted Cleveland gratitude to Speaker Cannon for the House resolution of March 4 1908 honoring the Collinwood schoolhouse fire victims. He said Collinwood and Cleveland form a single community sharing the sorrow and appreciated the House’s sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theauty of
Cleveland
House
Collinwood
Cannon
Tom L Johnson
Johnson
House of Representatives
United States
House of Representates
Andrus Leads Inquiry Into Bieber Land Grants River District
Representative Andrus of New York, chairing the House Public Buildings and Grounds subcommittee, says the panel has begun laying groundwork for a full investigation of Bieber land grants along the Anacostia River. He declined to specify scope, noting ripples from a stone can reach far. A petition to rename Sixteenth Street NW to Elaworth Avenue was sent to the District Committee, to honor a soldier who died in defense of the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrus
New York
House Committee On Public Buildings and
Anacostia River
F. S. Hodgson
Sixteenth Street
Elaworth Avenue
Senate
Hodgson
Ife
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Advertised Relief
Headache sufferers learn of Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills promising quick relief with no after effects. Testimonial from Ed Fader of Lakefield Minnesota praises relief without heart impact. Guarantee money back if first package fails. 26 doses for 25 cents. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FADER
Lakefield
Minn
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Bill Aimed at Trusts and Tariff Commission Proposal
A bill to empower a nine member tariff commission to suspend duties and place controlled commodities on the free list, with the President acting on commission recommendations. It includes timelines, qualifications, salaries, and the goal of examining production costs in the United States versus foreign markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
la Follette
United States
Union
Oa S'Ollette
Senate
Washington
Some Good Recipes and Household Tips from the Era
A collection of kitchen guidance includes White Fruit Cake with buttercream, elaborate Coleslaw with warming sauce, Haddock preparation on paper, Speed Hall drink advert, and cautions against boiling clothes. Also features Salmon Scramble, Russian Salad with vegetables, and notes on modern soap like Fels-Naptha for laundry.
Legislative Briefs Reflect House Actions on Commerce Bills
The House committee heard ABA and other bodies push for the Maynard Bill to sanction fowularm funding. A forest reserve bill for Appalachians and White Mountains saw no discussion. The employ ers' liability bill moved but faced no action. A commerce bill would make adulterated seeds a misdemeanor in interstate trade. Rep Johnson cites a whisky labeling push to show true type like rye or bourbon. Oklahoma Creek Nation delegates face land sale restrictions. secretary to remove opposing voices. A convention in Dallas will receive 2500 army tents and pay for mutes. Naval Affairs backs adding machinist as warrant officer and shore leave increases. AFL grievances read to Senate. printed as document. Board of Trade supports warehouse receipt uniform laws in Senate referral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
American Bankers' Association
Appalachian and
White Mountains
House
Judiciary Committee
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Kentucky
Johnson
Oklahoma
Congress
Checotah
Okla
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Dalla
Tex
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Butler
Pennsylvania
American Federation of Labor
Senate
Fairbanks
Burrows
Gallinger
Altar Boy Fire Hero in Crowded Chicago Church
A 14 year old altar boy James Berney saved a panic in Our Lady of Lourdes church Chicago by remaining motionless as his surplice caught fire after lighting a candle. Firefighters or men in church extinguished the flames and the boy escaped burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mar
Yavid
James Berney
Our Lady of Lourdes
Berney
Proposal for joint action to curb Indian influx in British Columbia
London reports Canada proposes cooperation between Great Britain India and Canada to prevent an influx of Indians into British Columbia. The idea received sympathetic reception in official circles and officials expect a satisfactory arrangement. Mackenzie King deputy minister of labor from Ottawa arrived here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mar
Canada
Great Britain
India
British Columbia
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
King's Ottawa Awaited After Longfellow Street Vote Indorsement
Last week a series of lengthy interviews with high officials including the Earl of Elgin and John Morley underscored the need for action on colonial matters. Ottawa confirmation is expected before any announcement of Mr. King's visit upon his return to Canada. The Brightwood Park Citizens' Association endorsed in a Senate petition the Longfellow street opening from Shepherd to First Street Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Elgin
Colonies
John Morley
India
Indian Department
Ottawa
King
Canada
Longfellow Street
Brightwood Park
Delicious Old Fashioned Card Table Recipes
A varied kitchen column lists pudding and puddings, pastry finger ideas, fruit pie tips, and dessert ideas. It includes boiled sage pudding, apricot jam pastry fingers, apple pie, and Reisinger’s Ice Cream offers. Also covered are stuffed potatoes, waffles, coffee advice, and Swedish almond shells with simple steps and measurements.
Strike Assessment Ordered By United Mine Workers
The United Mine Workers national convention in Indianapolis completed the scale committee report and adjourned. The first section imposes a fifty cent monthly assessment on all members to fund aid for members facing idleness if contracts are not secured by April 1. Other sections order miners to cease work in districts without signed contracts or active negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers For America
t @il
Mitchell
W. 3. Fairley
Alabama
Thomes
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Hale
Bays
Naval Committee
Teller
Jordian Uwiaat
Garrion
Magellan
Wadiiy
United
Lenny Burkett
Nebraska
Barkett
Halemieweret
Japan
Hele
Peller
Dita Direett
Win
England
St Faermans
Awallanes
Ftale
Weller
Ohio City
Bieber
Ellsworth Avenue
Bill
Trusts
Elphonzo Youngs Co
Ninth Street Shore
J. O'Keefe
Groceries, &c
Mth St
Haddock
Unity Club
O'Meefe
Edwin Shuffle Buttes
Center Market
Darlington
APT Gence
F. Rogerson & Co
la. Ave
N. W
Ibel
Belmont Dairy
Offutt’s
Buffalo
14Th St. N. W
Carley’s
Cor. 20Th and
E Sts
Maryland Pride
Phone West
Pompeian
Lucca
Pompeian CO
E. Jaselli Bros
Kianty
Ave
St. Market
Altar Boy Fire Hero
Atlantic & Pacific
Teace
H.W
H. D. Newell
the Post
Lindsey
Washington Post
Loffler
Budd’s
Ninth Street
Ben’s Market
Louisiana Aven
John G. Meinberg
Eleventh Street
D. C
Post
L. F
George Hauf
Sta
Liberty
Nicholas Miles
K St
J. WM. Weber
H. ST
N. E
A. J. May
Wwoo
C Sts. S. W
St. N. E
F. P. Weller
8Th and I Sts
Havre
Gelicious
Soda Founta
Reisinger
Liberty Brand
K St Mit
Alwayn
Taberty Brand Coffee
Miles, K St
Auth’s Pure Food Products
N. Auth Provision Co
Hall’s Market
Riental Coffee
Tate
Boston Baking Company
U.S. Capitol
Henry Thomfordt
Liberty Market
Bond
U. S
John H. Borger
Sts. N
WM. B. Altemus
Steinle
E. Capitol
Renshaw Bros
13Th and
M St. N. W
R. & G. Market N. E. Cor
Oth
M Sts
Ceres
Eres
Gerty
Merchants’ Transfer and Storage Co
E Street
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