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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
11
Mr. Wilson urges delay Johnson of Kentucky for chairman as Democratic Senators to be chosen in 1914 loom. Lloyd explains the Presidents policy while temporary officers confer with leaders on the congressional reorganization plan.
Richard Ryan opposed a coast to interior railroad plan claiming a 3 mile grade disadvantage to reach the Bering coal fields while a 20 mile coastal route via Controller Bay could suffice. Senate Indian Affairs debate on abolishing the Board of Indian Commissioners failed after extended argument. The Indian appropriation bill, about 10 million, under consideration, may reach the Senate next week. New treaty with Paraguay offered by Wilson. Stone ransom repayment bill introduced to return 66 010 to Ellen M Stone's ransom contributors. Additional Pennsylvania judgeship blocked by filibuster led by Mann. False advertising bill reintroduced by Dent. Mutual savings banks without capital would be allowed in the District if Levy bill passes.
The draft lists senators and representatives by state, naming 48 names across Missouri to Wisconsin with many misspellings and two states lacking selections. The slate includes figures such as Bankhead, Sabath, and Owen among others, reflecting a broad party lineup.
A meeting of Democratic congressional committees reached a compromise favorable to both chambers and the president. Lloyd and Page were named temporary leaders as plans to reorganize and involve the Senate in election efforts were outlined, with further postponement requested to refine structure.
A six year effort to unify the party seeks harmonious action and party interest. The speaker urges action tonight in service of the party and country. He expresses confidence in the dedication of members and explains the president’s position on postponing the committee’s organizational meeting and its reasons.
Illinois Manufacturers Association held a Raleigh Hotel conference with about six leaders of freest products. They adopted a resolution opposing missing reciprocal tariff provisions and sent letters to Senator Simmons and President Wilson urging international fair play. John B. Wilder presided the session for the National Association of Tanners.
A Porto Rican delegation demanded independence from the United States unless the new tariff protects sugar and coffee. The group met War Secretary Garrison and Gen. Frank McIntyre and planned to address a Senate finance subcommittee. Delegation members include Jose de Diego, Martin Travieso Jr, Carlos Cabrera, and H. H. Seovilie.
As progressives head to Chicago for a Republican party reorganization conference, Senator Gal linger and other old guard leaders criticize those who helped wreck the party. The conference will focus on trade commissions primaries child labor and platform planks as Hadley plans to attend in Chicago.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson expressed she minds her own business as she answered a question about the appointment at Home Ga. The report claimed her husband Bowie's character was attacked, and she vouched that he was all right.
Britain threatens to break off diplomatic relations with Guatemala over payment of British bondholders as negotiations with American bankers proceed. United States declines further intercession though two loan extensions were previously granted. Guatemalan ministers push for modified loan terms while seeking a bank to fund farmers.
Mrs. K. R. Ask, wife of a Skagway merchant, leapt from the steamship Spokane off Prince Rupert, British Columbia. She was found alive but unconscious on a beach by fishermen the next morning. The couple shared a stateroom with their 2 year old child. she was asleep when her husband retired and disappeared during the night.
Baltimore May 9 Former Attorney General Isaac Lobe Straus a Senate candidate denounces alleged presidential interference in Maryland politics. He cites press reports naming William L Marbury as Wilson’s choice and argues such federal meddling would undermine state rights and the separation of powers.
The Chamber of Commerce entertainment committee formed a fund to entertain police chiefs from several cities visiting in June for the International Association meeting. A special committee of William F. Gude Frank EB Gibson and Louis C Wilson will arrange a trip to Marshall Hall on June 11. Contributors include M. E. Alles C. J Bell R. Berberichs Bons B B Earnshaw & Bro Lewis Hopten mater 8 Kann Sons Co J Leo Kolb A Ligner Moses & Sons Corcoran Thom M Goldenberg Joseph Leiter National Electric Supply Co J M Place A Brylawski P F Neligan N W Shea John Joy Holson William Joy Eynon Ju Hus Garfinkley Holmes & Son Frank Walter B J Callahan Dulin & Martin Co Ernst Gerstenberg Saks & Co Terminal Taxicab Co House & Herrmann Tophams R P Andrews William Hahn & Co Meyer Hanlein Lansburgh & Bro Ralph V Lee Parker Bridget Co E G Schafer F L Siddons Joseph Strasburger Gude Bros Co Harvey Co Archive E Burkin BE F Droop & Sona Co Joseph Gawler's Sons and the International Auto Sightseeing Co.
Huntington W Va May 93 the Socialist and Labor Star editor W H Thompson reporter Elmer Rumble and others connected with the paper were seized at 2 am by the military under Gov Hatfield orders. They were guarded to Charleston as martial law follows a protest against Hatfield tied to coal strike unrest. Warrant allows arrest and confinement without trial until further orders from the governor.
Senator Kern’s resolution for a federal probe of West Virginia coal strike conditions was debated in the Senate for over an hour without action. The measure would empower the education and labor committee to investigate peonage risks, access to strike region pent offices, Labor Department role, and any federal law violations. Senator Kern accused Gov. Hatfield of lying about statements on the strike. Chilton, aff, and Goff questioned the resolution, suggesting the matter belongs before the courts.
New Jersey legislature adjourned in special session without affirmative jury reform. House adjourned to Monday afternoon Senate to Tuesday morning. House passed the Nessen say measure for a constitutional convention with one delegation from each of six districts. senate gave it only four votes in regular session.
Representative Oscar W Underwood plans to harmonize Democratic factions over currency reform at Wilson’s request. Carter Glass named chair of the banking and currency committee with tentative Democratic assignments delayed until June 1. The Ways and Means Committee met and Underwood prepares a tentative list to guide the bill’s enactment.
Government linotype workers at the government printing office protest the rating system used to determine wages. They demand open meetings with officials, fair, transparent calculations, and distinct daily work standards for each class. Also reported, Mrs. Clara R. Bosserman and sister Nellie R. Rowan indicted for perjury in the trial of A. D. Worth for shooting L. B. Bosserman.
A drive raises 61452 dollars for hospital fundraising as a systematic house to house collection begins. Donations come by cable and mail from other cities. Capt Grayson, an aid to President Wilson, joins a canvassing team.
Fourth day totals show subscriptions reaching 61452.70 with 4 018.55 raised by business leaders and 3 450.00 by citizens committees. Major gifts include 7 468.55 from Clarence P King and 1 000.00 from Mrs John C Boyd among others, noting substantial support from Mrs John Hay and Woodward Lothrop among long time contributors.
Emergency Hospital fund efforts report $61452.70 raised at midday captain’s meeting as teams push to reach the $300000 goal in twelve days. Donations include three $1000 gifts, small 5 cent contributions, and support from Boy Scouts, Red Men Logan Tribe, and various professionals in Washington.
Ithaca New Jersey May Frank T Perrs age 11 died today after an appendicitis operation following his discharge from the Tompkins County Tuberculosis Hospital yesterday as the first man to be cured. Four Crown at Casco Bay Portland Me May 3 four men drowned two injured when a coaster overturned by a heavy sea in Casco Bay.
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