Senate Army Bill Farmed In Deadlock Over Volunteers and Nitrate Plant
Conferees on army reorganization and the nitrate plant amendment clashed late yesterday over key provisions. Senate support for a volunteer army and a government nitrate plant faces House resistance, with adjournment until new instructions from the House. Negotiations center on regular army size, guard federalization, and wartime expansion plans, while the nitrate plant remains a flashpoint between President, Republicans, and Democrats.
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Elay
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National Guard
May give up on Brandeis nomination in Senate
Informal talks among Demon cent atnators reveal the Judiciary committee may report the Louis D Brandeis nomination to the Senate without recommendation next week. Opposition within the committee remains formidabl e after protracted subcommittee and deliberations amid Republican resistance and Democratic uncertainty. It is suggested the Senate should take the case into its own hands.
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Judiciary Committee
Louis D Brandes
Supreme Court
Senate
Vote Today for Hogan and Williston Delegates to GOP Convention
Citizens are urged to vote today for Frank J Hogan and Edward I Williston as delegates to the Republican national convention. The item notes both candidates seek support in the party ranks and emphasizes the pending ballot decision.
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Frank J Hogan
Edward I. Williston
Polling Places Guide Readers to Vote
The notice informs voters of 22 polling places with one convenient to each home and directs readers to page 16 of yesterday's Post or to call The Post for details. It urges citizens not to neglect their duty.
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DC Loyalty and Delegates Voting Creditably Represent at Chicago
A statement asserts that loy alty to the District of Columbia and voting for delegates competently representing it at Chicago will not forfeit legal residence in any state. The message underscores that political allegiance to DC does not invalidate residency elsewhere.
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District of Columbia
Chicago
Delegates Named for Tie Election Vote Counts
Frank J. Hagen Edward D Williston named as delegates with Fullus I Peyser George W Robinson as alternates for the loyal citizens ballot.
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Frank J. Hagen
Edward D
Williston
Fullus I Peyser
George W.robinson
Convicted of Libeling Memory of Washington in Tacoma
Paul Haffer was convicted by a jury in Tacoma on May 4 of libeling the memory of George Washington. A letter he wrote and published called Washington a slaveholder and inveterate whittler. Under state law he faces fine and imprisonment and plans to appeal.
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Tacoma
Wash
Paul Haffer
George Washington
Prominent Citizens Push Tinkham Plan for District Home
A House District Judiciary subcommittee heard prominent citizens urge a district home for the feeble minded as proposed in the Tinkham bill. Speakers cited care and treatment benefits, with Dr. White urging a larger appropriation and Miss Julia Lathrop endorsing the measure as wise.
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House District Committee
Frederick A. Fenning
Vinson
White
Government Hospital For the Insane
District of Columbia
Julia Lathrop
Children's Bureau
Thomas McKee
Taatrict
Dupont Circle
George Wilson
Board of Charities
Walter Safford
Associated Charities
Walter B Patterson
George W Cook
Howard University
Farm loan bill advances in Senate amid tax and salary fights
The Hollis farm loan bill passed the Senate 58 to 5 after two weeks of debate. An amendment lowering the farm loan board salary failed 29 to 31 amid bipartisan opposition. A House version was reported, advocating land banks, cooperative associations, and long amortized loans with profits returning to borrower-shareholders.
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Oliver
Page
Wadsworth
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Smoot
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Republicana
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Land Bank
Cumming
Peace pleas flood Congress as antiwar letters surge
Printed form letters opposing any step toward war with Germany poured into Congress yesterday. The envelopes bore the names of individual congressmen, and the volume and uniform wording showed mass preparation and only signatures needed.
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Congress
Capitol
Estate Trusts and Losses Dominant in District Court
District Court filings reveal Morris Yeager estate probate with a trust for his wife and three children and control of The Ladies Capital Hat Shop. Executors Orris Ganes and Frederick M Peltmann. devisees include Rose Yeager and Samuel Yeager. Separate case awards Mrs Laura May Burke $9000 for her husband Walter Burke’s 1912 death from a car accident near Twelfth Street and Franklin Street. Other matters include sixteenth century larceny case of Harry Carter paralyzed, and disbarment orders for Rothschild Reilly and Patterson after prior convictions.
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Jonnie Yeager
Aninie Yeager
Morris Ganse
Frederick M. Peltman
Rose Yeager
Capital Hat
Hlevehth Street
Samuel Yeager
Esther Yeager
Ruselan
Poland
America
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Frederick M. Peltmann
Laura May Burke
District of Columbia
Walter L. Burke
Twelfth Street
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Millan & Smith
Edward H. Burke
Syme Ang Asalatani
F H. Stephens
Navy board to explain disputed U S sea power needs
Republicans charge discrepancies in the Navy Board's Germany versus United States comparisons. The House naval committee summoned the board to justify figures claiming the United States must add six dreadnoughts ten battle cruisers 21 scout cruisers 80 destroyers and 78 submarines to surpass Germany. The inquiry follows questions about foreign ships started since the war began and whether Michigan and South Carolina class battleships match German first capital ships in size and armament.
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House Mavan Committee
Germany
United States
United St
South Carolina
General Board
Police News In Brief From Downtown Thefts And Accidents
Police yesterday logged a spate of incidents including thefts from businesses and rooms, a range of property losses from $5 to $1,260, dog bites, bicycle accidents, hospitalizations, and a truck car collision at Fourteenth and B streets, with suspects pursued and several injuries reported. Notable items include missing handbags, watches, two rings, a roll of bids, and a gunning skiff along the Potomac. Authorities also reported a jailable arrest after a store theft and a fire alarm in northwest.
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Buffalo
Ernest T. Winfield
Sixth Street
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Patreet
Mia 1
Dunbar
Silver Spring
By & Man
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Riggs Street
James Graham
Twining City
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Columbia Road
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R Street
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North Capitol Street
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First Street
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Case
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Thirteenth Street
Fourteenth
D Streets
Louise Wood
Q Street
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B Streets
Civil Service F olk To Meet
The National Association of Civil Service Employees holds its fourth annual convention today at Ellis Hall in northwest Washington. Topics include a model civil service law, merit system expansion, and retirement legislation. Welcome addresses will be given by a district commissioner and E C Brandenburg of the Board of Trade. invocation by President E C Granger. Members of Congress are among those addressing civil service issues.
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Board of Trade
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Gunton-Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church
Congress
Women Protest Hospital Site in Fourteenth Upshur Plan
Public meetings opposing the proposed municipal hospital near Fourteenth and Upshur streets drew House attention. Mrs. George W Kernodle led a delegation to Chairman Page and Senator Gallinger urging reconsideration. Page emphasized long effort to craft a policy for indigent care in the District and noted opposition.
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George W Kernodle
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Gallinger
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Aize
Dublin Executions Decried In Britain
Rebels and civilians among the 188 bodies counted in hospitals after seven days of Dublin's uprising. The Dublin marginal holds about 300 more corpses, some mangled beyond recognition. Speculation grows on Augustine Birrell's successor with Harcourt or McKinnon Wood named.
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Augustine Birrell
Lewis Harcourt
Thomas McKinnon Wood
Harcourt
John Redmond
Lord Wimborne
House of Commons
Lons
Sir John Maxwell
Liffey
Rathmines
John McNeill
OGorman Announces Retirement From Senate
Senator O Gorman of New York confirms retirement from the Senate next March after a terse statement There is nothing more to be said He made the remark upon reaching the Capitol amid surprise and regret from colleagues and reporters
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O'Gorman
New York
Haitian Police Bill Passed by House
The House yesterday approved a measure authorizing navy and marine officers to serve under the Haitian government for policing the island, backing an arrangement already in place under Navy Department orders. The House also unanimously passed bills expanding the Federal Reserve Act and allowing a larger reserve of gold bullion and foreign gold coin. both now proceed to the Senate.
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Wardman Declines Delegates Bid in DC Letter
Aaron Hradshaw released a letter from Harry Wardman stating he cannot run for delegate from the District of Columbia to the Republican national convention in Chicago. Wardman thanks supporters, declines the honor, and pledges support for Bradshaw and the regular Republican ticket. He cites business demands and a belief the party will return to power.
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Harry Wardman
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Chicago
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Shakespeare Centenary Tribute At Continental Hall
A George Washington University event honored William Shakespeare on his centenary with recitations and songs at Continental Hall. Rev Earle Wilfley and Dean William Allen Wilbur spoke on Shakespeare’s humanity and educational value, praising his language and character. The National Quartet performed Shakespearean songs, with excerpts from his plays read dramatically.
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Vermont Avenue Christian Church
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Elizabeth S Maxwell
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William E. Braithwaite
Joseph K. Schofield
Ethel Garret Johnston
Winds of Primary Fight Rally Ends Campaign Push
Frank J. Hogan appealed at True Reformers Hall, urging District citizens to vote in today’s primaries to show support for franchise participation. The Taft and Sherman Republican Club endorsed Robert L Miller and W Calvin Chase as delegates to the Chicago convention, with Dr Albert Collins and Dr Hayes named as alternates.
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Hall
Hogan
Washington Post
Taft and Sherman Republican Club
Robert L Miller
W. Calvin Chase
Chicago
Albert Collins
Hayes
Buckler and Dickens Assist Renowned Shakespearian Troupe
Rev and Mrs George Buckler BR Di Shepherd noted Shakespearean tragedian who worked with William Faversham and Mrs Mary Randough Dickens and Maurice Jarvis.
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di Shepherd
William Faversham
Mary Randough Dickens
Maurice Jarvis
National Church Clubs Conference Opens With Addresses
The twenty fourth annual conference of National Church Clubs convenes at 10 40 in Epiphany Parish House. President Heminway delivers the annual address. Francis Lewis discusses making the diocesan convention work better. Luncheon at 1. second session at 2 30. Delegates from District of Columbia include Admiral Stockton, Commander Trewell, Dr Rives, Lewin, Ogle, and R Singleton. A reception and dinner follow at University Club. Toastmasters and speakers listed with committee rosters.
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Epiphany
H H Hemainway
Francis Lewis
District of Columbia
Charles Stockton
Charles Trewell
William C Rives
William Lewin
William Waller Ogle
R. Singleton
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J. Holdsworth Gordon
Washington
Bishop Harding
H H Heminway
Arthur Kinsolving
Baltimore
Charles C Hamlin
Charles T Jewell
Arthur S Browne
Melville Church
Edward T Looker Ogle
R Singleton John Li Weaver
Stephen E Kramer
Dead Cat fouls air in Supreme Court ventilator
A dead cat lodged in the Supreme Court ventilator polluted fresh air entering the chamber on Capitol grounds. Officers found the decaying body after days of worsening odor and the court continued to sit until adjournment after a strong disinfectant was deployed.
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Policeman James Bingham Acquitted in False Arrest Case
Policeman James Bingham of the Tenth precinct was acquitted of charges brought by Nanette Schlatter 1216 Street Northwest. Schlatter alleged false arrest and unnecessary violence. Attorney George Havell defended Bingham.
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Tenth Precinct
Nanette Schlatter
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