Fleet Voyage Sparks Debate on Colliers and Subsidy
Senate Naval Committee chairman Sen ator Hale warned that Britain and other powers could exploit a weak fleet if U S colliers are not expanded. He cited a round the world voyage of a battleship and urged creating twenty seven auxiliary vessels to protect trade and deter war. The discussion centered on subsidy terms and the bill to fund faster ships between the United States and South America, Asia and the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Lilley Accuses Government of Overcharges on Torpedo Boats
Representative Lilley told the Boutell investigating committee that more than 1.9 million dollars of profit was added by the government in buying Holland torpedo boats. He claims similar excesses loom in pending contracts and cites testimony from Admirals O'Neil, Melville, and Bowies before Congress on submarines to back his charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley
Boutell
Epedtric Boat Company
Holland Torpedo Boats
O'Neil
Melville
Bowies
Congress
Als
President's New Message Reaffirms Labor Policy Actions
Semiofficial White House statement says the administration will send a new message to Congress after Civie Federation bills are introduced by Hepburn. It argues for Sherman act amendments and other urgent economic reforms while countering labor pressure and outlining the administration’s case to the people.
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 conveyed Cleveland’s gratitude to Speaker Cannon for the House resolution of March 4, 1908, extending sympathy after the Collinwood School disaster. He said Collinwood, though separate, is part of a single community with Cleveland, sharing sorrow and appreciation for national concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theauty of
Cleveland
House
Collinwood
Cannon
Tom L Johnson
Johnson
House of Representatives
United States
House of Representates
Andrus Opens Probe of Bieber Land Grants on Anacostia
Representative Andrus of New York, head of the House Public Buildings and Grounds subcommittee, announced a formal start to a thorough investigation of Bieber land grants along the Anacostia River. He declined to state the scope, including possible title reviews of all riverfront land in the District. A separate Senate referral involved F S Hodgson petitioning to rename Sixteenth Street Northwest to Elaworth Avenue in honor of a soldier who died defending 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 Offer Quick Headache Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as fast relief for headaches with no after effects or nausea. It claims affordability and druggist availability with a money back guarantee if the first package fails to help. The ad includes testimonials from Ed Fader of Lakefield Minnesota and notes 26 doses for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FADER
Lakefield
Minn
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
Bill Aimed at Trusts Power to Suspend Duties
A proposed bill would empower a nine member tariff commission to suspend duties on articles controlled by trusts and place them on the free list until Congress acts. The commission would study production costs and wages in U S and foreign markets, with hearings abroad, and report initially by Jan 1 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
la Follette
United States
Union
Oa S'Ollette
Senate
Washington
Various Home Cooked Dishes and Kitchen Advice
A faded column lists recipes and tips including White Fruit Gake with almonds and coconut, Coleslaw with a boiled milk and vinegar sauce, Haddock broiled on paper with lemon, and notes on washing clothes without boiling. Also features Salmon Scramble, Russian Salad with vegetables and smoked salmon, and a promotional query about Speed Hall beverages at soda fountains.
Legislative Briefs Highlight Maynard Bill and Whisky Labeling
House committee heard bankers and trade groups urge Maynard Bill to finance funding forest reserves in the Appalachians and White Mountains, while interline bills and labeling proposals drew attention. A Kentucky whisky labeling push seeks truth in labels, to show if a product is rye bourbon or corn whisky, per Attorney General guidance. Oklahoma Creek land removal talks moved players in D.C., and a loan of 2,500 army tents for a Dallas convention was approved. Senate actions include AFL grievances printed as a document and warehouse receipt law references by the Washington Board of Trade.
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 Staged Candle Accident
In Chicago at Our Lady of Lourdes a fourteen year old altar boy James Berney triggered a blaze when his surplice caught fire lighting candles before service. He stood still on the altar steps while men fought the flames and extinguished them, escaping burns as panic was averted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mar
Yavid
James Berney
Our Lady of Lourdes
Berney
Canada proposes cooperation to stem Indian influx to British Columbia
London reports that Canada suggests joint action with Great Britain and India to prevent the influx of Indians into British Columbia. The idea has been sympathetically received by officials here and appears likely to result in a satisfactory arrangement. Mackenzie King, deputy minister of labor, arrived from Ottawa to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mar
Canada
Great Britain
India
British Columbia
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
King’s Ottawa-backed plan awaited after Canadian visit
Last week Mr King held lengthy talks with the Earl of Elgin, John Morley, and Indian department officials, all stressing action. Any agreement must be confirmed by Ottawa, so results of King’s trip to Canada are not expected to be announced until his return. Longfellow Street project endorsed by Brightwood Park Citizens' Association after Senate petition supporting opening of Longfellow Street from Shepherd Toad NW to First St NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Elgin
Colonies
John Morley
India
Indian Department
Ottawa
King
Canada
Longfellow Street
Brightwood Park
Home Cooked Desserts and Dishes From a 1900s Menu Card
A collection of quick recipes and kitchen tips including Boiled Pudding with sage, Pastry Fingers with jam, Apple Pie instructions, Reisinger’s Ice Cream, Stuffed Potatoes with Meat, Waffles, Coffee, Celeried Oysters, White Sauce, a Cheese Omelet, and Swedish Almond Shells. The card emphasizes simple ingredients, oven timings, and serving ideas for a Sunday dinner and tea.
United Mine Workers Strike Assessment Ordered
The Indianapolis convention completed the scale committee report and adjourned. It approved a 50 cent per month assessment on all members to fund aid for members facing idleness due to lack of contracts. Other sections ordered miners to cease work on April 1 where no contracts exist or conferences are not underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers For America
t @il
Mitchell
W. 3. Fairley
Alabama
Thomes Ha
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bays
Naval Committee
Teller
Ftale
Weller
American Congress
Philippines
Atlantic
South Ameria
Cape Charles
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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