Wilson tariff message in hand of printer opens extra session
President Wilson finished drafting a tariff focused message to Congress, now with the printer, signaling plans to push a downward revision without disturbing business. The Democratic Ways and Means panel completed a graduated income tax plan alongside tariff changes, with sugar and cotton free and wool duties debated.
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Cutter Aids Schooner In Storm Off Virginia Shore
United States revenue cutter Onondaga moved today to assist an unnamed three masted schooner in distress off Cobb's Island life-saving station on Virginia's eastern shore. The schooner, badly damaged in last night's storm, was reported in peril at last accounts.
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Deeper channels urged to curb Mississippi floods
Washington discussions among Gen. William H. Bixby Secretary of the Interior Lane and Prof. Moore centered on flood control through deepening widening and straightening rivers rather than reservoirs. Lane favors a national plan with state cooperation, while Moore warns reservoirs risk greater disaster. Extra sessions and commissions may push action with emphasis on prevention over relief.
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Navy Orders Seneca and Miami to Patrol Atlantic Ice Lanes
Revenue cutters Seneca and Miami to patrol transatlantic ship routes this spring to guard against icebergs. Secretary McAdoo issued the order, stating daily wireless reports will inform the navy hydrographic office and aid ships. The patrol begins in a few days, with two weeks on station for each vessel, to assess ice extent and warn vessels as Titanic aftermath prompts renewed vigilance. Captains Charles S Johnson and Aaron L Gamble command the Seneca and Miami respectively.
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Port collector selection stalls as candidates lag
President Wilson and Treasury Secretary McAdoo struggle to fill the port of New York job. Reports say five or six men were tentatively offered the post but none could commit. Possible names include Thomas J. Mulry of Immigrants Savings Bank and William E. Curtis, assistant secretary under Carlisle, with Dudley Field Malone declining the assistant attorney general role over customs.
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Three Legislators Reported Improved From Illness
Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma, seriously ill since Monday with grip, was reported much improved last night and may attend the extra session. Senator Ollie James of Kentucky and Representative James A. Hughes of West Virginia, also ill, were convalescing yesterday.
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House Starts a Fund to Aid Flood Victims
In a show of bipartisan support, 36 House members formed a five person committee to solicit private relief gifts for flood victims in Ohio and Indiana. Aimed at thousands of dollars, the plan keeps individual contributions private while pledging congressional backing of administration relief efforts. Funds will go to state governors.
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Postmasters Told to Work Eight Hours Daily
Postmasters in large offices face strict accountability for time and attention. Postmaster General Burleson urged stamping out subordinates handling duties for personal ends and requires applicants to pledge full-time devotion to the job. The policy mandates conscientious service and equal time to government duties, aiming to boost efficiency and economy.
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Wilson Awaits Word as 50 Telegrams Plead for Aid Reach White House
President Wilson plans to depart for Ohio and Indiana flood regions once Secretary Garrigan advises that his presence would aid relief efforts. Garrison’s train fights slow progress amid rail deterioration and dangerous routes as Cincinnati, Zanesville and Cambridge officials beg urgently for money, clothing, food, and blankets.
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Progressives Read Roosevelts Plans After New York Conference
Representative Hinebaugh reports Col Roosevelt discussed the Progressive House program and backs a nonpartisan tariff board and open caucus. Progressive lawmakers, claiming at least eighteen members, plan to organize on Friday April 4. Roosevelt is expected to detail tariff ideas in Detroit on March 30 amid state judge elections.
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Wilkie Leads Boston Smuggling Fraud Probe
Boston March 22 John E Wilkie head of the Treasury special agents today took charge of an investigation into alleged smuggling frauds that led to the arrest of Terence L Shevlin a customs employee and his wife on conspiracy to defraud the government Kate A Brennan of New York is named in the case with others The probe may trigger a complete reorganization of the Boston customs office due to suspected long standing frauds at the port over recent years
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Sausage Mystery Sparks Meat Packer Protest
Representatives of meat packing establishments appeared before Secretary Houston at the Department of Agriculture to protest the immediate enforcement of a new order restricting sausage ground meat to two percent cereal and three percent water. The policy, effective April 1, was debated by G. F. Swift Jr., Edward Morris, Edward Cudahy, and George L. McCarthy, secretary of the American Meat Packers' Association, before Houston took the matter under advisement.
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Wilson Urges Extra Session to Pass Jury Reform Bill
President Wilson writes Gov. James Fielder urging an extra session if the jury reform bill stalls this session. He plans to return to New Jersey to appeal to voters, stressing the reforms and enforcement acts. Fielder says he would call a special session if needed and notes Bracken and Davis bills and county referenda.
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Firebugs Get Long Terms in Arson Case
In New York on March 2 two alleged members of the arson trust received prison terms. Henry C. Freeman, a public adjuster, was sentenced to eight to twenty four years and six months for arson in the second degree. Abraham Schuichten, who confessed involvement in firing Schuichten's home last year, drew a term of one to fourteen years and six months. Schuichten testified that Izzy the Painter and Freeman helped swindle an insurance company out of 325 dollars.
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Government bans red flags in parades signed
Harrisburg March 28 Gov Tener signed a bill prohibiting carrying red flags in parades or other public processions. The measure targets display during public marches and events.
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