House Rejects Third Reading Of George Bill In District Tax Fight
In Kiev the House refused to listen to a third reading of the George bill moving to overturn District tax laws. The Johnson substitute failed 164 to 182, ending the measure and marking a unique parliamentary action in Congress. The scene underscored efforts to shield the capital from sweeping intemperate legislation while preserving local assessments and rates.
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Johnson
House
Ben Johnson
George
Congress
New York
Representatie Proaty
Thare
Clark
Board of Trade Thankful to Congress for Taxation Stand
Directors of the Board of Trade yesterday afternoon unanimously adopted a resolution expressing pleasure that the House of Representatives had not passed any measures altering the method of taxation in the District of Columbia. Predictions were offered that the proposed legislation would be overwhelmingly defeated.
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Board of Trade
House of Representatives
Columbia
Plisc OO
District would gain greater prosperity through Congress support
High appreciation was voiced by President Canon Ruddles, Secretary J. Gockeler, William H. Singleton, Col. George Truesdell, John B Larner, John Joy Edson and others for the efforts of many Congress members who stood in defense of the District. The note also indicated Congress would provide fair play on matters affecting local interests in the future.
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Canon Ruddles
J. ‘“Gockeler
Wiliam H. Singleton
George Truesdell
John B Larner
John Joy Edson
Congress
District Warned to Watch Other Bills in Capitol Action
National Capital supporters vow decisive defeat of the George Johnson Prouty measure by the House. They warn the fight continues, noting five other House measures must also be defeated, including section 2 of the District appropriation bill curbing revenues and Borland amendment ending federal funding for street and avenue improvements.
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House
Henry B . Macfair
National Treasury
Borland
United States
Drowns in Back Yard Pool at Browning Home
William Browning Jr 32, son of attorney William I L Browning, found dead at bottom of concrete pool behind 2210 Newark Street NW. Missed at 6 pm, pool drained, doctors at Emergency Hospital failed to revive him. Survived by parents two brothers and a sister.
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William IL. Browning
William, Jr
William IL
Browning
Newark Street
Ttle
Cleveland Park
Duck Tup
Jaffe
Fourteenth Street
William Jr
Hhs
Falls 30 Feet and Lives From Rock Creek Fall
Rescued boy Harry Dodson nine from 439 Thirty sixth Street NW fell from M Street Bridge into Rock Creek. He reportedly staged a long-distance dive without a parachute, ending up with only a wrist scratch. An auto party rushed him to Georgetown University Hospital where doctors treated him and he continued home.
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M Street
Rock Creek
Harry Dodson
Red
Dodson
Thirty Sixth Street
Doreen
Georgetown
University Hospital
Wife Drinks Trooper Says in Fort Myer Divorce Case
Special to The Washington Post reports Cavalry Sergeant John K Washburn of the Fifteenth U S Cavalry testifying in East Cambridge divorce court that his marriage to Anala L Washburn began in Clarendon Virginia and produced a son. He cites his wife’s drunkenness at Fort Myer and during a six month period she was intoxicated eight days. He notes his Everett home and his service at Fort Bliss Texas.
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Fort Myer
Washington Post
Boston Mass
John K Washburn
Fifteenth
United States Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Paso Tex
East Cambridge
Anala L . Washburn
Washburn
Everett
United Stated Cavalry
Jumay
Clarendon Va
Washinglton
Mellen and Rockefeller May Avoid Testimony in New Haven Inquiry
Indications emerged that Charles Mellen former New Haven president Lewis Ledyard William Rockefeller George Baker and George Miller directors may not be summoned to testify before the Interstate Commerce Commission examining the New Haven line and the Billard Company Attorney General McReynolds told Joseph Folk he disapproves calling these witnesses now and fears immunity from prosecution. He noted civil proceedings aim to separate New Haven from Boston and Maine and that immunity concerns loom large. Francis H McAdam detailed directors stock holdings and connections with other railroads and banks while Byrnes defended his legislative expenditures and explained payments and vouchers tied to Bowles and Delknight in Panama legislation.
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Charles S Mellen
Lewis Cass
Ledyard Willam Rockefeller
George ¥. Baker
George MacCulloch Miller
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Billard Company
McReynolds
Yoseph W Folk
Mellen
Boston
Maine
Department of Justice
Ledyard
William B Lawrence
Lawrence
Ten Haven
J Pierpont Morgan T
Francis H McAdam
McAdam
Willam Rockefeller
George F Beker
Samuel Rea
Thomas’ de Witt Cuyler
Pennsyvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Road
New York Central
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Byrnes
Timothy HB Byrnes
Clarence W Deltnight
Washington
F T Bowles
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Panama
New Haven Treasury
Senate
DeKnight
Bowles
New Haven 4
New Heaven
Arthur P Fussell
Admiral Bowles
de Knight
Folk
President Melten
Une
Melten
Cponsel
Long Island
Seven and a half million in oil stored at Tampico
Special to The Washington Post from New York May 11. Experts of Waters-Pierce Oil Company estimate Tampico stores 15 000 000 barrels of oil worth 7 500 000 in steel tanks and underground reservoirs. They say the oil properties above ground amount to about 250 000 000, a conservative figure, and note unproductive status due to the war.
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Washington Post
New York
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Tampico
Algat
Tawpico
Diplomat Outlines Huerta Standoff After Vera Cruz
Aelson O Shaughnessy, U S chargé d affaires in Mexico City, reported to President Wilson on Huerta's stubborn stance and the backing needed from the United States for any Mexican government to endure. He described recent events around Vera Cruz and Tampico, noted safety concerns for Louis Antin, and said Huerta knew little of Tampico before being informed. The president praised Shaughnessy for his service and confirmed no new post, with vacation plans pending and a return voyage aboard a warship.
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Aelson O Shaughnesay
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Gen Huerta
Mr O'Shaughnessy
Washington
White House
Huerta
Mexico
United States
Olhaughnessy
New York
Congress
Shaughnesay
Gen Huerte
Vankard
D’antin
Louis 4 Antin
Shaughnessy
Madero
Amercans
Shaughnassy
Theaa
Three Americans to Die for Every Bandit Killed
Juarez Mexico May 33 Every channel closed and no word on Tampico assault progress. Gen Quevedo vowed three Americans would die for each bandit killed, as retaliation for actions by northern Chihuahua cattle companies allied with Americans.
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Chihuahua
Diamonds worth $100000 lost by Mrs Richards in Paris
Mrs K Richards of Atlantic City reported diamonds valued at 100000 lost in Paris after a supper and opera outing. Police suspect a theft planned by someone who knew the gems’ value during her stay in Paris. A separate inquiry notes an unusual payment arrangement and related discus sions with Mr Mellen and Mr Byrnes.
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Paris
K Richards
Atlantic Ciy
Argo Lodge Dinner Hails New Jerusalem View for Hebrews
Speakers at Argo Lodge Get Together in Washington declare United States the New Jerusalem for Jews. Judges and scholars praise the defeat of prejudice as Hebrews celebrate unity, justice, and communal duty with a broad roster of lodge leaders and guests.
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Argo Lodge
Tanner
Order
United States
New Jerusalem
Bnat Birith
Freund
Milton Stravourger
Samuel Melsenberg
Vera Cruz
Dr . Schapiro
Semitic Department
National Library of Congress
Washington
Joseph L Tepper
Julius Poeyser
Simon Wolf
Abram Simon
Baal Brith
American to Fight Duel at Paris Exhibition
An American fighter accuses a Frenchman after a tense incident at a Paris painter Kees van Dongen show. Edgar MacAdams, an American actor, and Waldemar Georges, Le Journal art critic, lead the dispute with Arthur Cravan and painter George Shepherd named to act for MacAdams.
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Paot
Cable
Tne
Washington Frost
Paris
Kees van Dongen
Edgar MacAdams
Waldemar Georges
le Journal
MacAdams
Oscar Wilde
Arthur Cravan
George Shepherd
Virginia
Chamber Deliberates On Bad Check Law Drafting
Chamber of Commerce members debated endorsing Avis's House bill banning checks with insufficient funds, with a special committee to draft a version acceptable to members. A district defenders tribute was approved, and action on congressional representation was postponed until after the summer recess.
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Chamber of Commerce
Avis
Wasan
F Wide
Ross P Andrews
Robert N Harper
John G Capets
Chamber
Chapin Brown
H H Ginsale
Marlon Butler
Ralph W Lee
House
Gude
Patrick T Moran
Congress
Albert Schulters
Crozier Grievously Ill Army Chief of Ordnance
Brig Gen William Crozier chief of ordnance and a well known army officer lies critically ill at his home with an ulcerated stomach. Doctors initially feared for his life but yesterday said his chances of recovery were even.
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Army
William Crozier
Harrington Retires as District Knight. 122 New Members Enrolled
Washington Knights elect officials to state council posts. Edward P Harrington retires after three years as State deputy, succeeded by W P Normoyle. The order reports a gain of 12 members in the year and names officers Robert E McNamara Joseph Moriarty Vincent A Sheehy Redmond De Vaney and Thadmond De Vane. O Shaughnessy and William C Wells spoke at the Washington Council meeting on Mexico and Paraguay respectively.
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Washington
Welson' O'Shaughnessy
Willam C Wells
State Council of the Knights of Columbus
P Lhermoyle
Edward P Harrington
Harrington
Robert E McNamara
Joseph
Trayer
Pey
P J . Connell
J McGee Leo
Charles W Darr
P F Creary
Frank L Hewitt
Palta
J McGee
P Creary
F L Hewitt
P Normosle
L Fleishell
Washington Council
Knights
Nelson O Shaughnessy
Mexico City
William C Wella
Pan American Union
Paraguay
Mr O Shaughnessy
Mexico
Shriners Parade Draws Thousands in Atlanta May Day Festivities
Thousands witnessed two Shriners parades in Atlanta on May 12 as the Imperial Potentate led an escort in Oriental costumes. The morning and evening processions, featuring bands from California temples and participants from many states, filled the streets with applause and cheering. The event, part of the Imperial Council meeting, drew estimates of over 10 000 Shriners and lasted from early morning to late night in near perfect weather.
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Atlanta
Mystle
Imperial Council
California
Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrived and Reported Ports
Movements of ocean steamers list arrivals from New York Bremen Antwerp Havre Southampton and Rotterdam. Vessels Kaleer Wilhelm Minnehaha Ryndam Finland Minneapolis La Tourgine Vaderland Rochambeeu Keonpring Noordan Thureday reported docking and sailing between New York and European ports. Authorities note several ships bailed and departures for Bremen Rotterdam Havre Antwerp and Southampton.
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Kaleer Wilhelm
New York
Bremen
Bronprinzers
Ceeflie
Newark
Minnehaha
Lenton
Ryndam
Rotterdam
Finland
Antwerp
Minneapolis
London
la Tourgine
Havre
Vaderland
Rochambeeu
Wilhelm
Breme Noordan
Southampton
Thureday
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Knights of Columbus
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the Holy
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