Bar 10 Second Terms Acts on Taft Suggestion
Representative Clayton of Alabama proposes a joint resolution to extend the presidential term to six years and bar a second term. He says the idea stems from President Taft's Massachusetts remarks that presidents should not seek re election. The measure faces committee action and possible amendment to other reforms.
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Mr. Clayton
Clayton
Alabama
House Judiciary Committee
Taft
Massachusetts
Henry
Temas
Judiciary Committee
Feenry
Lakewise
Miavdeir
Texas
Navy conspirators in House hearing on Col Decking case
The House affairs committee faces a heated session over the removal of Col C N Decking, with charges of conspiracy and bias toward advancement. Rep Schley Howard of Georgia seeks a favorable report while critics accuse a naval cabal of blocking engine-room promotions and elevating favored officers. The debate is expected to frame Perkins as the Dreyfus of the Americans.
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House
Uue
William Schley Howard
Georgia
C. N . Decking
Charkie
Yes Tidy
Howards Tail
Weien
Tol Pr Kuna
Washinston
Naval
Ho Agotal
Oval
Col Perkins
Dreyfus
OM le
Senate Tariff Fight On Opens In Senate
Senate tariff fight opens with Senator Simmons leading the heated debate over the House tariff measures. Armimon denounces Taft for not arguing the tariff bill and accuses the president of blocking tariff legislation, predicting the obstacle delays the bill for at least two weeks.
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Senate
Simmons
Charce
Emomatic House
Armimoens
Taft
Acea
Taif Board
Canares
Taft Recommends Philippine Internal Revenue Act
President Taft sent a message to Congress urging approval of a Philippine act to grant the Insular government power over internal revenue apportionment. The measure would replace the present 2 percent levy with a new rate and give local legislature authority to distribute internal taxes among provinces and municipalities.
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Taft
Congress
Tsust
Philippine Legte
Plea for Porto Rico citizenship bill and Gettysburg plan
The American Federation of Labor urges senators to support the Porto Rican citizenship bill as a step toward uplifting island residents. Also noted is a proposal to fund a memorial amphitheater at Gettysburg National Cemetery. Representative La Follette introduces a commission bill to plan the Gettysburg memorial project and a separate measure to make notaries attorneys with limited access for government and court work.
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American Ederation of Labor
Haanto
United States
Breine Sah
Tre Communication
American Federation of Labor
Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Cemetery
Lafean
Pennsylvania
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Treasury
Merate
House
Representative Prouty
Iowa
Notary Publica
Agvernment
Princess Alexander of Teck hosts table designs at London horse show
Royal Prince Alexander of Teck and Princess Alice spearheaded an ideal horse exhibition dinner table contest in London. Hostesses created varied table spreads from Dresden clusters to hunting scenes, with Mrs Leopold de Rothschild’s simple plain setup praised for its dignity.
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Furone
Alexander
Teck
Mary
Alice
Ail- Dany
London
Alexander of
Dresden
Cluna
North M Motherland
Lallan Terrace
Arthur Hil
Leeds
Leopold de Srothschild
Says & Spectator
Leopold de Rothschild
The Allure and Armour of Subtle Beauty
A narrator reflects on a striking yet awkwardly presented girl, noting her striking hair, violet eyes, and pale skin hidden by tight styling. The piece argues beauty comes from balanced self-presentation, urging women to study facial features, colors, and attire to enhance natural charm without vanity.
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Dreas
Bantacea Llega
Man Lives on Milk Thirty Years Claims Health Benefit
Hazleton resident Thomas F. Laibach has not eaten solid food for over thirty years, surviving on milk alone. He asserts milk only, guided by a physician's advice for dyspepsia, improved his health and youthfulness, challenging the idea that eating choices matter only when ill.
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Thomas F. Laibach
Hazleton
Phyatcian
St Tho
Capt. Simpson Hosts Navy Attache at Lincoln Dinner
Capt Edward Simp son of the United States naval attache hosted a dinner in honor of Theodore Stanton with guests including Vice Admiral Sir Alfred W Paget. Paget met Stanton while serving at naval attacks in Co bs.
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Capt
Simpson
Tanden
Edward Simpison
United States
Theodore Stanton
Eed
Alfred W. Paget
Stenton
Wen
Cobs
Oppenhym Leaves 270000 Trust to Three Institutions
Augustus W. Oppenhym silk merchant dies April with will directing 270000 trust to Columbia University Mount Sinai Hospital and the German Hospital and Dispensary for cancer research prevention and cure income from a 275000 fund goes to his widow 35000.
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A. W. Oppenhym
New York
Columbia University
Augustus W. Oppenhym
Oppenham
Wit
Mount Sinai Hospital
German Hospital
Coumbia University
Paria Troops Ordered to Halt May Day Parade
Paris April 3 The French government orders troops to stop the May day procession planned by the General Federation of Labor from Place Vendome. Paris authorities issued strict instructions to prevent formation of the march amid rising tensions. Hamburg Germany April 30 Six thousand shipyard workers at Steffin Vulkan in Hamburg strike, halting yard activity.
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Paria
Labor Federation
Paris
General Federation of Labor
Place Vendome
Hamburg
Germany
Steffin Vulkan Shipbuilding Yard
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Noo Bird
Frederick Piane
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Offie
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Enica
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Columbia
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Ohio
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Duryea
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Cook &Fibddaré Co
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Herreshoff
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Zell Motor Car
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Waverley
Imperial Motor Company
Reeds Motor Supply Shop
Palmingen
Pierce-Arrow Baker
the Cook & Stoddard Co
Pheme Mate
Oakland
M.T. Pollock
Phage M
Conn. Ave
Mirease Tie Tiler
Washington,d.c
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Chalmers
Pullmen
Phene
Detroit
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