Weakness of coal ships drives naval subsidy debate
In a Senate Naval Committee session, discussion centers on the need for American collier ships to support the navy. Hale argues foreign coalers could threaten strategic mobility. Teller questions the voyage’s purpose to influence Congress. The proxy debate leads to an amendment proposing a commission to build twenty seven auxiliary vessels for naval transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays
Naval Committee
Teller
Congress
Senate Naval Committee
South America
California
Newlandy
Mio Hale
Mir Newlonds
Senate
Nevada
Hak
Colvers
CIA
Jordian Uwiaat
Garrion
Magellan
Wadiiy
United
Lenny Burkett
Nebraska
Barkett
Halemieweret
Japan
Hele
Peller
Hale
Dita Direett
Win
England
St Faermans
Awallanes
American Congress
Philippines
Atlantic
South Ameria
Cape Charles
Lilley Pleads For Inquiry Into War Boat Profits
Representative Lilley testified before the Boutell investigating committee in support of his claim that government profits exceeded 1.9 million dollars in the Holland torpedo boat purchases. He cites testimony from Admirals O'Neil, Melville, and Bowies to back the charge that excessive prices were paid for the submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley
Boutell
Epedtric Boat Company
Holland Torpedo Boats
O'Neil
Melville
Bowies
Congress
Als
President's new message defends labor pressure case
Semiaffiliate announcement from the White House confirms plans for a new Congress message. It cites extended talks with lawmakers and cabinet members on Sherman anti trust reforms and other priorities. The timing follows Civil Federation bill introductions to avoid undermining public interest and counters labor leaders and their publications.
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’s thanks to Speaker Cannon for the House sympathy on the Collinwood School disaster. He read a message noting the shared sorrow of Cleveland and Collinwood, the adjacent communities, and the city’s appreciation for the March 4 1908 resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theauty of
Cleveland
House
Collinwood
Cannon
Tom L Johnson
Johnson
House of Representatives
United States
House of Representates
Andrus To Lead Broad Inquiry Of Anacostia Land Grants
Representative Andrus of New York, chairing a House Public Buildings and Grounds subcommittee, said the panel has begun foundations for a thorough probe of Bieber land grants along the Anacostia River. He would not specify the scope, including whether all riverfront land titles in the district would be examined. A petition by F S Hodgson to rename Sixteenth Street NW to Elaworth Avenue was presented to the Senate and referred to the District Committee, urging action to honor a gallant defender who lost his life 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 Claim Safe Headache Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills as a quick relief for headaches with no after effects or nausea. It cites user Ed Fader of Lakefield Minnesota praising the product and notes a money-back guarantee if they fail to help. Available from druggists in 26 doses for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FADER
Lakefield
Minn
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Bill Aimed at Trusts Powers to Suspend Duties
A proposed tariff bill would empower a nine member Tariff Commission to suspend duties and place controlled commodities on the free list. The President could act with the commission to suspend schedules or grant duty free status where trusts influence production or prices domestically or abroad. The measure sets terms, salaries, and terms of appointment, plus broad hearing and inquiry powers, with reports due starting January 1, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Oa S'Ollette
Senate
Washington
United States
Variety of Old Time Recipes and Household Tips
A collection of kitchen guidance includes a white fruit cake recipe with almonds and coconut, a cabbage coleslaw with a warmed milk and vinegar sauce, haddock baking directions, a Speed Hall soda promotion, and remarks on avoiding boiling clothes using modern soaps like Fels-Naptha. Also features a salmon scramble and a Russian salad with mayonnaise and smoked salmon garnishes.
Legislative Briefs Highlight Maynard Bill and Whisky Labeling
The House Committee heard bankers and trade groups advocating the Maynard Bill to forestall wulgarm bin afincing words. A packaging opinion allows whisky or wine labels as to type, with Johnson urging truth in labeling. Oklahoma Creek delegates seek removal of land restrictions, while tents for a national convention and naval appointments receive action. Senate prints the labor grievances, and Washington Board of Trade pushes warehouse receipt standardization.
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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 Rescues Church From Panic
In Chicago, fourteen year old altar boy James Berney acted to avert a church disaster at Our Lady of Lourdes. His surplice caught fire from a candle flame but he remained motionless as others extinguished the blaze, avoiding panic. he suffered no burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mar
Yavid
James Berney
Our Lady of Lourdes
Berney
Canada Devises Plan to Halt Indian Influx to British Columbia
London reports that Canada proposes cooperation between Great Britain, India, and Canada to prevent a large influx of Indians into British Columbia. Official circles show sympathetic reception and a likely arrangement acceptable to all parties. Mackenzie King, deputy minister of labor, arrived from Ottawa.
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London
Mar
Canada
Great Britain
India
British Columbia
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
King Seeks Ottawa Backing On Colonial Talks Visit
Last week King conducted lengthy interviews with the Earl of Elgin the colonial secretary John Morley and Indian department officials stressing the need for action Any agreement must be confirmed by Ottawa making an official announcement unlikely until Mr King returns to Canada Longfellow Street project endorsed Brightwood Park Citizens Association backed a Senate petition urging opening of Longfellow Street from Shepherd to First Street Northeast The Post offers ad drop locations to speed notices to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Elgin
Colonies
John Morley
India
Indian Department
Ottawa
King
Canada
Longfellow Street
Brightwood Park
Boiled Pudding and Pastry Fingers Tea Time Recipes
A compact collection of old fashioned kitchen directions for boiled pudding with sage bread crumbs suet and milk, pastry fingers with jam, apple pie and a few desserts and coffee notes. Includes directions for waffles waffles and Swedish almond shells with detailed steps and measurements.
Strike Assessment Ordered by United Mine Workers
The United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis completed its review of the scale report and adjourned. The first section levies fifty cents per month on all members to bolster aid for miners who may face idle periods if contracts are not secured by April 1. Other sections call for a work stoppage on that date in districts lacking signed contracts or active joint conferences. The president’s action to send National Board members Fairley and Ha? extends the board’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers For America
t @il
Mitchell
W. 3. Fairley
Alabama
Thomes Ha
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Ftale
Weller
Ohio City
Bieber
Ellsworth Avenue
Bill
Trusts
la Follette
Union
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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