IsideLights On Legislation Chinda Awaits Bryan
Secretary May Postpone Talk With Ambassador. New Treaty Proposed to Replace the existing convention of 1850, disclaiming rights to acquire real property in the other country. China preparing protest. Senator Bacon, McReynolds, and postal reform items noted. Campaign caucus movement signals reorganized Republican strategy.
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California
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Currency bill draft shown to President Wilson
Representata Carter Guage left a draft of his currency measure at the White Mouse yesterday for President Wilson's inspection. He will chair the banking and currency committee in the House and has worked for months on a measure aligned with Mr Wilson and Democratic members. Senator Owen is drafting fundamentals to be reviewed by Senate colleagues before a bill is formed. Conferees will meet the President and leaders to shape a measure for congressional approval. Senator O'Gorman expects no currency legislation this session, citing size and lack of agreement on amendments to banking laws.
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Wilson
Banking and Currency Committee
House
Owen
Senate
Congress
O'Gorman
Debs Case Dropped In Federal Court
Federal cases against Eugene V. Debs and publishers J Sheppard and Frederick Warren of Girard Socialist papers were dismissed on AG instructions. Charges included obstruction of justice and mailing improper prison material tied to the Wayland case and Teavenworth matter.
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Boy Arrested in Hoboken Store Robberies Linked to Gang
New York reports 13-year-old Andrew Emerson of 5022 Nawark Street Hoboken was arrested by Detective Thomas Garon amid investigations into robberies at West and Stockoff the Arefpemeets Company and John Hel lees bercher shop in Hoboken. Authorities allege Emerson aided a gang in the shopliftings and burglaries. details describe a broad network and the boy’s involvement as a prisoner.
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Nawark Street
Hoboken
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Joeortmatas
West & Stockoff
Arefpemeets Company
John Hellees Bercher
Medrivern
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Alshred Tate Parr
Bita Ratoick
Bing
Andrew Emerson Theta
Widow of Gen Longstreet loses bid for postoffice
Mrs Helen Longstreet widow of the Confederate general failed to secure reappointment as postmistress of Traierville after President Wilson and Georgia senator discussions. Postmaster General Burleason reported criticisms of the office’s management amid strong local support and telegrams. An appeal from Mrs Longstreet to the Senate was sent yesterday.
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Helen Longstreet
Traierville
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Wilaan
Georgia
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Longstreet
Civil rights clash over Sherman act in union bill
Senate votes 41 to 32 to reject an amendment striking out Clauss exemption for labor unions and farmers from antitrust prosecutions. The $117 million civil bill, including an $117,000,000 appropriation, passes with a minor amendment and heads to conference as President Wilson eyes signoff next week. Senator Root argues the provisos do not change the Sherman Act but shield some classes from prosecution while others are punished.
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United States
Evidence of Slavery in Philippine Islands Reported
Secretary Garrison sent to the Senate indirect evidence that slavery existed under the American regime in the Philippine Islands. Data called for by Senator Borah followed a letter from Secretary Worcester. The War Department showed no direct records, but communications indicated such existence despite official records lacking.
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Back as P. C. Inspectors after 24 years
President Wilson ordered the restoration of Romus F. Stewart and John E. HollINGa vrorth to postal inspector posts, corrections long delayed since 1889 when they were dismissed for political reasons. Burleson found no misconduct, recommending reinstatement, now effected. The men are well along in years.
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Romus F. Stewart
John E. Hollingavrorth
Indiana
Cleveland
Harrison
White House
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Arctic Hero Nindemann Dies After Polar Feats
William C Nindemann a longtime polar explorer and survivor of the Jeannette and Polaris expeditions died at his Hollis Long Island home. Born in Germany he joined expeditions at 21 and helped rescue Lieut Greely in 1884. Congress awarded him a bravery medal in 1899.
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Controversy Over Name Divides Washington Diocese Delegation
Spirited contests loom as Washington diocese delegates to the annual convention meet at St Stephen's Church to elect deputies to the general convention. The proposed change to American Catholic Church terminology sparks heated debate. Bishop Harding urges $10,000 for missions and hosts a reception for delegates and Miss Douglass.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
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Underwood tariff bill fight moves through House and Senate
The House debate centers on provisions from the Ways and Means Committee with Democratic leaders pressing the measure while Republicans led by Mann Paine Wordney and Underwood critics push to change the duties. The bill would cut or modify duties, add a 1 percent discount on shipments via American ships, and shift income tax with exemptions for Porto Rico and the Philippines. Senate discussions expect a June presentation and possible August final passage, as tariff rates for finer yarns and hosiery are debated. Senator Thompson denies reports of opposing the bill over free sugar and wool.
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Bride and Diamonds Gone in San Francisco Mystery
A young bride Mrs Robert Saxe aged 18 and her husband Hubert reported her disappearance to police after she left home with 2000 dollars worth of diamonds to be cleaned. Father George Bauter a U S Army chief inspector assists. Police pursue theory of murder as search continues in San Francisco on May 7.
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Railroads Seek Five Percent Freight Increase Across Eastern Lines
Washington Post report notes Daniel Willard of Baltimore and Ohio leads 62 Eastern railroads in asking the Interstate Commerce Commission to reopen case 400 for a five percent freight rate rise. Shippers plan limited opposition. hearings hoped within weeks for a late summer or early autumn decision.
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New York
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Baltimore and Ohio
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
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Wau
Skidding auto kills two near Collegeville
Two men died when a test car skidded in front of a moving trolley in Collegeville Pennsylvania hours after repairs. Chauffeur William J. Hagle % years old was crushed beneath the wreckage while passenger Albert J. Herbert tlew 35 was hurled into a creek and drowned. Both victims lived in Philadelphia and were testing the machine. Naval Academy visitors: Vice President Marshall named Senators Smith of Maryland and Page of Vermont to the naval academy board of visitors.
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Naval Academy
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Page
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