Track Bill May Deadlock Highlights Week in Congress
District affairs will fill Congress week with two dozen measures pending in committees or Senate. A key anti betting bill faces District Committee Friday, while street railway, public utilities and child labor bills draw attention. Senate conferees clash over railway reform and universal transfers, with Burkett poised to push school and child labor bills forward despite deadlock.
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Abolish Executions Debate in House Barracks Reform Fight
A House panel debated a repeal of the death penalty with Representative Boott arguing against capital punishment as a deterrent. He cited cases and Kansas as a state without the death penalty, condemning the recent execution view as a blot on civilization. The debate also touched on a District law proposal for street widening and property assessments tied to donated land.
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Will Push Wood Pulp Bill in House Debate
John Sharp Withis indicates support for a wood pulp bill as a House Ways and Means move looms. He urges strict adherence to rules and says Democrats will press for passage once reported, while Williams warns Republicans to expect a tense fight.
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Wolves Tree Cattlemen In Texas Ranch Fight
In Austin Texas on March 9 packs of wolves raided cattle in the northwest area near Neton Wall. Cattlemen Ben Wimberly and P Toyce attempted to round up stock. The men escaped by climbing trees as the wolves scattered. Local ranchers warn others to secure herds against further attacks.
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Capitol Gossip and Senate District Committee Talks
Washington rumor mill swirls over who will fill Senator Whyte’s Senate District Committee seat as Democrats debate successors and unit cohesion. Debates touch on Senator Culberson’s preference to consult all Democrats, with many absent lawmakers complicating the decision.
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Aldrich currency bill faces House test this week
Senate discussions focus on the Aldrich currency measure which passed last Friday. Its referral to the Banking and Currency Committee delays action in the House, though supporters remain confident of similar success. Also planned are fortifications, army, and pension appropriations with committee sanctions likely by week’s end. The Warner bill on Negro soldiers discharged after the Brownsville incident is expected to be reported by Military Affairs and may be delayed in debate.
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Rifle matches for cadets begin April 20 in Washington high schools
A city meeting with Lieut Col E J Dimmick Capt Sheridan Ferree and Capt C 8S Domer outlined life rifle matches for cadets from Washington area high schools. Events include individual shoots under NRA rules, team events with six per company ten per battalion, and an inter high school team match. The War Department provides Springfield rifles with 192 barrels. prizes include cups and medals.
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Sailors urged to fit ships with self anchoring lifepreservers
Secretary Straits in the Commerce and Labor Department coordinates new plan to require near ocean vessels to carry self anchoring lines and projectiles for rapid crew landing in distress. A Bennet bill proposes vessels navigate outside harbor limits with rails and life preservers for all aboard.
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Rural Mail Adds Wealth from Rural Free Delivery
Postmaster General Saya reports cooperation with New York highway improvement plans funded by a 50 million bond. Rural delivery has raised farm values as 416 miles of state roads carry 1799 rural carriers daily, costing about 154 thousand dollars a year to the federal government. The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General has worked with state highway officials since 1908 to push systematic road improvements.
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Fairbanks Platform Next at Indiana GOP Convention
Indianapolis Ind Mar 29 The Indiana Republican State convention will meet in Tomlinson Ball to adopt a platform select four delegates to the national convention and nominate a State ticket The convention will instruct Indiana national delegates to vote for Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks for the Presidential nomination The governor nomination contest has been heated among James E Watson Charles B Miller William L Jajor Hugh T Miller Jesse Overstreet James E Watson leads the field for governor with other candidates also named Representative Jesse Overstreet will be temporary chairman and deliver the keynote address The rules committee may propose John E Chen as permanent chairman If the platform is not adopted Wednesday its consideration will open Thursday morning and nominations will follow
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Populists to Lead Off National Convention in St Louis
In St Louis on March 29 the Populists announce a national convention on April 2 at the Olympic Theater to nominate a President and Vice President and conduct other business. Forrest of Albany N chair reads that 110 delegates attend, all instructed to back Thomas E Watson of Georgia, except 37 Nebraska delegates for William Jennings Bryan and Alabama delegates for former Representative Mo W Howard.
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Seek Light on Land Grabs in Government Realty Deals
A special house committee led by Representative Andrus investigates hundreds of questionable transfers of government land in the District. The aim is to safeguard federal holdings while examining title conveyances, past taxes, and whether government land was disposed to private interests, with hearings to follow once the groundwork is set.
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Mrs Bryan to Leave Florida for Charlotte Home
Mrs Bryan wife of the late Florida Senator announced plans to break up her Florida home and return to Charlotte to live with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Preston Allan and her brother Dr William Allan after the senator’s recent death in Washington.
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Plain Truth From Thirty Years Experience With Postum
A veteran recounts long coffee-related digestive issues and insomnia improved after switching to Postum. He describes years of stomach pain, constipated bowels, poor sleep, and reliance on doctors and laxatives, then gradual health gains after replacing coffee with Postum for six years. He asserts the change restored appetite, digestion, and sleep, and credits Postum with reversing his decline.
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Pensions Questions Answered for Soldiers and Widows
A reader column from 1908 discusses pension issues for widows, dependents, and veterans. It covers remarriage restoration effects, eligibility for half-pensions, and proof requirements. Answers clarify when to apply, whom to contact, and how the acts apply to specific cases in multiple states.
Venezuela Senate to Take Firm Stand on Venezuela
Secretary Root announced the State Department has washed its hands of Venezuela and will hand all correspondence to Congress for action. Russell may take leave from Caracas. the president's patience is exhausted and Senate likely to issue strong instructions. The Lodge resolution and possible White House input loom as Congress readies to address Castro's government and the Tarotha mail tampering case.
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Duke Receives Extra Leave From Turin Palace
The Duke of the Abruzzi arrived in Turin at 2 PM and drove to his palace where only friends were admitted. He may depart for home this evening as his leave of absence has been extended for a week and he need not join his ship at Spezia immediately.
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Venezuela Colombia Talks Continue Amid Mutual Concessions
Washington received new correspondence detailing Venezuela and Colombia district border issues. Colombia agreed to compensate Venezuela for invaded territories and disputed frontier areas. Diplomatic ties, cut in 1904, were to resume with plans to reopen ports for Colombian trade and renew commerce talks.
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Metropolitan Opera House Spring Opera Week Announcement
Metropolitan Opera House presents a two week program starting April with Mignon Cavalleria Rusticana Pagliacci and Leoncavallo staging. Tickets and season passes available at Arthur Smith's 1411 F. Street. Performances feature Rodolfo Ferrari and conductor Redelta with seating options including gallery seats.
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