Toll Repeal Rule Debates In House Leads To Test Vote
Heated exchanges hinge on toll repeal as House weighs the measure. Leaders oppose Wilson while Underwood sits silent amid sharp attacks on administration policy. Clark declares revolt against haste Campbell and Kan sas Murdock respond to Henrys defense of the president. Parliament adjourns with one hour left for today’s discussion.
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Debates over Panama Canals repeal rule in Congress
Heated House debate centered on limiting discussion and blocking amendments to the Panama Canal act repeal proposal. Speaker Clark and Rep. Londner joined in opposing the rule, with wary forecasts of a lengthy session as crowding and tense exchanges filled the chamber.
Speaker Clark Defies Toll Rule Split in Wilson Fight
Speaker Champ Clark denounces the tolls rule and vows to vote against it, signaling a deep Democratic split over a pivotal tariff policy change. He recalls efforts to liberalize House rules and warns the measure threatens foreign policy long standing 125 years. Clark decries limited debate and the prohibition of amendments as rushed and partisan.
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Wilson Breaks With Party on Toll Exemption Debate
President Wilson asserts Congress must repeal the canal toll exemption to avoid an international diplomatic setback. He argues lawmakers should vote patriotically, not change personal beliefs, and cites global disapproval of interpreting the Hay Pauncefote treaty to U.S. advantage. Speaker Clark breaks with Wilson over rule governing debate as House fails to vote before adjournment.
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Civic Beauty Criticises New Buildings in Washington
Mississippian Senator John Sharp Williams addressed the Board of Trade at the Willard urging preservation of the half and half plan and greater congressional powers for the District He lamented departures from early architects ideals praising stone poetry and a grander capital He welcomed a Civil War women memorial and urged funds for juvenile court facilities and armory plus expands parks playgrounds and library funding He and Representative Kahn urged improvements as nationwide capital ambitions grow Minister Maurice Egan sailed home from Copenhagen after a lecture tour ending at multiple universities.
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Ruler of Peru resigns amid riots in Lima
Acting President Legula quits as Peru faces new government council to arrange a presidential election. Official Lima dispatches note Congress failed to reach quorum due to anti-Seguia obstruction. Street riots in Lima arise from ongoing government disorder.
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Cartoons Helped Man From Folsom Prison
Evan Burton Johnson, who pleaded guilty to passing a worthless check and received four years, escaped Folsom prison before his release Saturday. While imprisoned he drew over 200 cartoons on penal servitude and politics, some reaching the governor and prompting clemency. Johnson is a former newspaper man.
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Rich Man's Hidden Life Revealed in $4 Million Estate Case
Louisville trial uncovers Louis Philip Ewald's double life as a secretive ironmaster. Ellen J. Golden seeks half the estate claiming common law marriage. Ewald reportedly used a cab and adopted the name John P Golden to conceal affairs. The $4 million estate included $2 million in realty and personal holdings. trial ongoing.
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Muy Simpatico Roosevelts Tortoise Picks Up Roaring Name
Special to The Washington Fest from New York on March 26 notes the nickname Muy Simpatico attaches to Col Roosevelt after his South American jungle trek. Frank Harper, secretary to the colonel, arrives with a live tortoise and explains the natives call him a very fine fellow.
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Army Bosses Quit Rattle As Asquith Delays Speeches
London March 26 The British government faced a fresh crisis as Field Marshal French and Gen Ewart announced resignations from the army council over the Gough memorandum. Col Seely’s removal as war secretary looms as the price for concessions. Cabinet meetings and talks with King George V continued as Asquith postponed a parliament statement until tomorrow.
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Pace 1 Toll Repeal Rule in House
The item reports Speaker Clark rejecting a gag rule and declaring toll repeal a House priority. Mention of Clark breaking with Wilson and mixed signals from Senators describe a tense political landscape. Includes notes on civic federations and quotas for women’s juror issues, with other items referenced in the column.
Marshall Visits Baltimore for Aid Society Dinner
Vice President Thomas R Marshall was guest of honor and chief speaker at the annual dinner and meeting of the Henry Watson and Maryland Children's Aid Societies in Baltimore. He discussed child-saving work and urged continued support for welfare programs.
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Marchioness of Londonderry Leads Ulster Women Crisis
Special cable reports from London claim the Marchioness of Londonderry spearheaded Ulster women’s efforts to win army officers to oppose home rule. Her social influence allegedly drew officers toward the Ulster cause and prompted the king to receive representations, influencing government stance amid the Teacups dispute. The marchioness, a Castlereagh descendant, is said to have pressured the army and stirred sentiment, shaping the broader political clash.
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Keith Vaudeville Pioneer Dies at Breakers Hotel in Florida
B F Keith, legendary vaudeville founder, dies of heart disease at midnight in the Breakers Hotel Palm Beach on his 20th anniversary of opening the Boston house. He was 68. Son Paul Keith found him. funeral plans and Northbound trip to Boston follow. Keith married Ethel Chase in Washington on October 29.
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Prestons Sail for Europe on Amerika Indefinite England Stay
Mrs Thomas J Preston widow of Grover Cleveland sails on the Amerika with her husband and children Miss Esther Cleveland and Francis Grover Cleveland headed for an indefinite stay in England.
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Victory 3 in doubt rebels retreat amid high casualties
Reported clash yields 700 dead and 1400 wounded in the first attack on a city. Villa’s agent claims Torreon is surrounded while the Mexican embassy hears fighters flee to a northern base. Noe center of opposing lines, both sides confident of the outcome.
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Victory claimed as Gomez Palacio Torreon surround
A constitutionalist telegram from Rafael Muzquiz states Gomez Palacio and Lerda are in their hands and Torreon is surrounded. The message from Mexico City says Febele was routed again at Gomez Palacio with heavy losses while approaching Torreon.
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Torreon
Conflicting reports on Villa forces near Torreon
March 26 dispatches from Mexico report heavy fighting around Torreon with Villa’s rebels claimed driven north toward Gomez Palacio. Federal notices say Gomez Palacio taken earlier. other telegraphs say repulses at multiple points yet no clear outcome. Juarez and El Paso coverage shows celebratory and skeptical tones amid mounting casualty and prisoner tallies.
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