Plan to Bar President From Reelection After Two Terms
Senate and House consider a constitutional amendment to limit a president to a single six year term. Leaders back the idea, arguing it would curb perpetual campaigns and patronage. critics warn it could block stable leadership. Support crosses party lines with talks of three fourths state ratification, while some fear the effort targets current incumbents.
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Cure for Terrible Itching Sores with Cuticura Remedies
An old testimonial recounts a four month course using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Regulator to treat painful itching boils that covered arms, body, and feet for a year. After exhausting efforts, the user found relief and has remained symptom free for a year. The note promotes Cuticura products and offers samples and a booklet.
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Gilliam
Presidential term limits and primary reform debate
A congressional debate centers on reducing presidential power and extending term limits. Senators Clapp Bristow and Bristow advocate one or four year limits, favor universal presidential preference primaries, and empowering Congress by curbing appointive power. Representative Clayton notes strong cross‑branch support, expecting House passage and Senate action with state ratification likely.
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Pension Bill Reaches Compromise With $25 Million Annual Increase
Senate and House conferees reach agreement on the general service pension bill adding about 1.685 million to the Senate total and boosting annual pension outlays to roughly 25 million within two years. The plan raises monthly benefits by service length and age, removes a wage cap, and projects a five year cost path. McCumber will present the report after the workmen’s compensation bill is resolved.
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Senate committee adds funds to waterway program
The rivers and harbors appropriation bill now totals 2,126,68 in addition to House allocations and carries a 2.5 million increase for the Mississippi River. The Senate committee proposes 8,200 for Wik River Maryland and 21,000 for Aquia Creek Virginia.
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Question of Ambassador Bryce Recall in Parliamentary Debate
London chatter sees Unionist MPs set to question the government on Ambassador Bryce and Taft's reciprocity plan with Canada. They probe whether Bryce knew reciprocity would render Canada an adjunct of the United States and ask if Britain plans to recall Bryce or raise Taft Roosevelt correspondence in parliament.
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Help for Good Roads and Parcels Plan Sparks House Debate
Republican leader James R Mann condemned Democratic leadership after a post office appropriations bill passed. The measure funds parcels post experiments on rural routes, a wood roads program, and requires newspapers to publish editors and owners names. Amendments for good roads spending and publication of owners were adopted. Titanic relief funds and carrier family support were also approved amid party tensions.
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Reed Attacks Workmen's Compensation Bill in Senate
Senator Reed condemned the workmen's compensation bill on the Senate floor. He continued his address, charging that the measure harms railroad employees and was originated by claim agents rather than serving workers.
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Tales of Hoffmann at National Opera Company enthralls crowd
The Aborn Engdahl Grand Opera Company offered a thoroughly enjoyable Tales of Hoffmann last night in Washington. Highlights included Ming Edith Helena’s return, Lena Mason’s Olympia, Zoe Fulton in a duet, and Magon as the mechanical doll Olympia. Henri Leon disappointed as Hoffmann, while Hamilton Barte as Capertutto dazzled and Branson’s Pranz drew applause. The evening featured a transposed third act and a lighter ending.
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Clark Honors Underwood in House Ovation after primaries wins
In the House yesterday Speaker Clark and Majority Leader Underwood shared a moment of applause as Underwood presided during debate on the remigrative judicial and executive appropriation bill. The cheers followed Underwood’s victories in Florida and Georgia primaries.
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Walker Running Wall Again in Durban Sprint Wins
Reggie Walker, London 1908 Olympic sprint champion, shows form as a professional. At Durban, Natal, he defeats Charles Holway of Rhode Island in 7? yard dash and 109 yard dash with clear margins. Holway withdraws from a 1 mile event, acknowledging Walker’s superior speed. Walker expected to race in London later.
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Dresses and gowns at Queen Victoria era exhibit
A report outlines the tunic worn by Queen Victoria at her 1840 coronation and a plain white silk dress from the same era. It describes the cloth of gold tunic with rose, shamrock, and thistle designs, edged in gold lace, and the wedding gown with a decollete bodice, lace trimming, satin ribbons, and layered skirts.
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Fashion notes and kitchen hints from a late issue item
The piece discusses popular artificial roses in varying sizes and colors, plus inexpensive yardage for trims suitable for lingerie to ball gowns. It also describes smart motor coats with Turkish toweling fabrics, khaki tones, embroidered details, and contrasting linings. A green pea salad recipe fragment appears with steps for preparing peas and lettuce.
Bresnahan Bid For St Louis Cardinals Revealed
Mrs Helene Hathaway Britton testified that Roger Bresnahan offered 500000 for the St Louis club and park. The court hearing also blocked further discussion as Steininger and others disputed stock voting while Britton and her mother’s holdings were involved. Harvard Elects Barron Captain for Football Team. Missouri and Kansas delegates noted for Rooneyglt race.
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Five Years in Pulpits Proposed by Methodist Bishops
Methodist Episcopal bishops plan a maximum five year stay per church to boost growth and open pulits to younger ministers. They also urge more episcopal residences and amending amusements rules to favor individual conscience, amid concerns over slow membership gain and parochial control.
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Assails T. R. In House Defends Labor Leaders
In a House session Rep Sherwood of Ohio condemned Justice Wright in the Gompers case while defending labor leaders as upholding constitutional rights. He attacked the recall doctrine and warned against universal contempt of federal judges, urging legal remedies within the Constitution. The report also notes Williams knocking out Young Ketchel in Baltimore, a rapid finish in the second round at Eureka Athletic Club.
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Papal Delegate in Port Welcomed in New York
Archbishop Bonzano, named apostolic delegate to the United States, arrived on the Koenig Albert from Naples. He will be greeted by diocese officials and the lay committee, then driven to Cardinal Farley’s residence. A ceremonial reception at St Patrick’s Cathedral will follow on his arrival in Washington week.
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Injuries Few in English Rugby Says Insurance Report
A Northern Rugby Football Union Mutual Insurance Society report finds English rugby injuries are rare. The study notes premium income above 2408 dollars while accident claims paid totalled only 3 eggs.
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