Halt Taft Bill Pact Likely Vote Split In Senate
Senate debate on the Taft bill shows insurgents split with some ready to back an early agreement to expedite the measure while others remain combative and hold out. By adjournment Monday a plan to combine Republican and Democratic votes had collapsed with party leaders seeking a unified path as factions maneuver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Cymmoins
Cumming
Ce Commission
Yasterday
Chamine
Liwa
Chamming
Rristaw
Dolliver
Rails Properti
Doltiver
Cureralng
Alvin
Vrawherd
South Dakota
Senator Borah
Teans
Dixon
Anther
Smith
Insurgent Move To Forcing Labor Bill Out Of Committee
insurgent urging yesterday to force the labor bill from the committee on labor where it has sat since the session began Representative Kendall of Iowa introduced a resolution pulling the bill to the House this was sent to the rules committee with Dalzel of Pennsylvania as chair Officials said ship subsidy lobby testimony continued with foreign ship owners denying influence while Rufus Daniels and Paul Gottheil of New York testified that Corelga ship owners remained neutral before the House committee investigating the matter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Iowa
House
Committee On Rules
Dalzel
Pennsylvania
Flouge Committee
Rufus Daniels
Paul Gotthell
New York
Jold
Corelga
Congress Condensed Amid Mixed Senate Debate
Senators discussed amendments to Che requiring approval of rates before action. Naval appropriations to be taken up today with tomorrow set for tributes to Cushman and De Armond. House calm after conference on agricultural bill as Leneworth supports $31,090 poach budget. House adjourned 5:28 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myst
United Accont
Cushman
District in Congress House Bill License Revocation Proposal
A House bill introduced by Mr. Smith would authorize commissioners to revoke and quash licenses in cases of refusal or failure to comply with their provisions. The measure targets licensing authorities and outlines steps for license termination when compliance is not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Foss to Speak Today in House Maiden Address
Representative Eugene Foss of the Fourteenth Massachusetts will deliver his maiden speech in the House today as general debate continues on the sundry civil appropriation bill. Foss will address the tariff question, drawing a likely large gallery turnout to hear the new member from a strongly Republican district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Foss
Massachusetts
Lovering
House
Foss
Congress
McLachlan Seeks War Department Military Data
California representative McLachlan introduced a House resolution requesting information from the Secretary of War on the nation’s military preparedness and coastal defense conditions. He spoke briefly about the measure and printed his remarks in the Congressional Record, stating the inquiry aimed at peace safeguards rather than warlike intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLachlan
Dickinson
California
House
Atlantic
Gulf
Pacific
Labor Inquiry Ordered by Senate for Steel Plants
The Senate directed the labor commissioner to investigate labor conditions in every steel plant in the United States and report to Congress. The resolution, introduced by Senator Torah, passed with no dissent. Discussions with Secretary Nagel followed, and the measure tasks scrutiny of wages, hours, overtime, and all employment aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Commissioner of Labor
United States
Congress
Torah
Torab
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Netll
End of Hearings in Glavis Ballinger Inquiry Nears
The 5 000 page record faces review as lawmakers wrap up cross examinations and plan closing arguments. Brandeis and Vertrees clash over witness scope while Senator Root departs for The Hague. the committee edges toward a written or oral closing to report to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jawler
Stand
Gravis
Dennett
Balinger-Pinchot
Fary
Hast
Brandele
Attornay Vertreer
Ballinger
Root
Hague
Ghall
Vertrees
Yor Ballinger
Brandels
Glavis
Pepper
Pinchot
Croes
Gacar Lawler
Interior “Department
L. R. Glavis
Dbrler
Fred Dennett
General Laid Office
E.T. Perking
Chicas
Reclamation Service
Branneis
Lawiec
Glavie
Gravie
Hinself
Land Office
Tewler
California
Vy Grandets
Brandeld
Lawler
Duvnett
Interior Department
Forest Service
Department
Senator Root to Visit Europe and Confer With Roosevelt
Senator Root left Washington for New York for travel abroad to Europe and to the Hague as an American commissioner in the Newfoundland fisheries dispute. He says the trip is farewell and not tied to legislation and may include talks with Theodore Roosevelt about U S affairs and the Taft administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Roosevelt
Senator Root
Washington
New York
President Taft
White House
Senator Fool
Hague
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Root
Howard Nominated to Oppose Burnett in Alabama Race
Birmingham May 1 Former Congressman M W Howard Republican was today nominated for Congress to oppose incumbent J L Burnett in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Burnett
Birmingham
Ala
M. W. Howard
Repub- Mean
Woa
Congress
J. L. Burnett
White House Callers Include Broad List of Representatives
A chaotic OCR extraction lists numerous named politicians including FLINT, CRE, BDW, SOUTH, PLUME, CLACIT, FOCHT, PARSONE, HAWLEY, ELLIS, GILLISPIE, MARTIX, FAMSEON, BURLESON, CARTER, M EV DAIECOLL, STANLEY, PICKETT, and former Senator THURSTON, plus formal and assistant officials. The fragmentary text resembles a roster of attendees or visitors to the White House, with errors in spelling and missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Texas
Carter
Okderotne
EV Daiecoll
New York
Stanley
Heatyeny
Pickett
Joma
Thurston
Hepburn
William. Barnes
Arthur Worts
Bill
Auistant
Illes
Deep waterways talk in Boston gathers Six States delegates
A plea for deep waterways to cut the cost of living was made before a gathering of delegates from the Six States at the Deeper Waterways Association in the Vendome Hotel. Representative J Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania said the meeting preludes a Providence convention on August 3 attended by Taft, aiming to link New England to Florida via an inland waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Boston
New England
the Deeper Waterways Association
Hotel ‘Vendome
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Providence
Taffix
Florida
Smuggling Trial Reveals False Bottom Trunk Details
New York May 19 The examination of nine trunks brought by former New Hampshire Governor Frank W Rollins his wife and son reveals dutiable goods and a false bottom used for ironing clothes Mrs Mattia Chesbrough of Newton Massachusetts testifies she used a trunk with a false bottom to press garments on the voyage to the continent The trial pauses as Fremont Chesbrough is recalled and a ruling on spousal testimony is pending by Judge Bellatab
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank W. Rollins
New Hampshire
Europe
Burveyor
Smyth
Rollins
Hobtes
United States
Shielda
Trenton
N.S
Mattia M. Chesbrough
Newton
Maas
Paris
Beveridge Addresses Club In Bible Reading Talk
Senator Beveridge of Indiana spoke before the Men’s temple Club at the Eighth Street Temple on “The Bible as Good Reading.” Introduced by Dr. Abram Simon, the address urged fascination with the Bible, citing Isaac and Rebecca as the great love story. A musical program preceded the talk, featuring Miss Hautman, Miss Kaufman, recitations by Marx H. E. Kahn, and songs by Blanche Muir Paigeish and violin solos by Mrs. Guenck and Prof. Kaspar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Beverage
Indiana
Eighth Street Temple
Senator Beveridge
Abram Simon
Isaac
Rebecca
Senator Heveridge
Misa Margaret
Hautman
Viella Golo
Juanita Kaufman
Marx HE. Kahn
State Board Unseats Hubbard Committee in West Virginia
The Republican state central committee reinstated O. Foutts of Mercer County to the Seventh district senatorial committee and seated the Scott committee in Marion County. It unseated the old Doddrridge county committee in favor of the new one and limited participation for state senate candidates to Nongalia county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Scott
Marion County
W. Va
Washington Port
Parkersburg
Republican State Central Committee
Foutts
Mercer County
Hubbard County
Mariow
Old County
Doddrridge
Senate
Monongalia County
Lorimer May Speech in Senate Bribery Probe
Reports circulated that Senator Lorimer would offer a speech in the Washington Senate to answer allegations his election was procured by bribery. Lorimer refused to confirm or deny the charge and gave a noncommittal reply when asked if he would go to Washington. The piece notes the Lorimer faction among Senate colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Chicago
Eedt
Lorimer
Washington
Thote
Tate
Abiong
Defends Tariff Law as House Debates Payne Bill Forthright
Longworth defends tariff board and Payne bill while Byrd Indiana and Hamilton Michigan lead Democratic opposition. Speaker condemns insurgent Republicans as shipwrecked and rudderless, urging decisive action amid tariff debates and revenue arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longwerth
Hamilton
Michigan
Payne
Byrd
Bongworth
D&t
Underwood
Congress
Thigalda
Tariff Board
Longsworth
Byrd ‘Scorgs
Ohio
Halley
Republican’ Party
Kityed
House
Princet on may get big sum from eccentric millionaire
Fragmented OCR reveals a 19th century tale of a Princeton benefactor described as an eccentric millionaire who left a partial bequest to a university. The text notes his laconic philanthropy, extensive antique collection, and strong memory for legal and state matters while hinting at a rumored estate bequest and a niece from Marblehead, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Dickergon
Marblehead
Isaac
William
Djersion
Janis
Civil Service Board Elects Indorsement Meeting At Grand Army Hall
Retirement Association delegates from New York Massachusetts and other states gathered at Grand Army Hall for an annual meeting. In absence of the elected president Sidge O Donoghue E Faunce chaired with Dr Llewellyn Jordan secretary and B Stone Jackson treasurer. Officers elected for the coming year include Charles N Twaddell as president Cal J Fannace first vice president Scott Nesbbitt second vice president Mrs Jennie Mongoe secretary and R Stone Jackson treasurer. The group indorsed the Gillett bill urging pension improvements for government service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Charles N. ‘Twaddell
Wrst
Cal
Fannca
Econd
Scott Nesbbitt
Jennie .L. Mongoe
Llewellyn Jordan
R. Stone Jackson
Wrights Offer Aviation Meet for Washington in October
The Wright brothers proposed bringing trained aviators to Washington for an October aviation meet with an estimated guarantee fund of 55,000 dollars. The idea was directed to Charles J. Bell of the Aero Club of Washington, noting Poltomac Park as a potential venue. Glenn H. Curtiss also offered a three day exhibition with one or two aircraft for 2,500 to 9,000 dollars depending on the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Aero Club of Washington
Washington
Charles J. Bella
Aero Lab
Wrights
Poltomac’ Park
Glenn
H. Curtiss
Curtiss Lifts Water Flight Over Hammondsport
Glenn H Curtiss staged a spectacular water flight at Hammondsport New York May 19 to prove his aeroplane can stay upright on water. He circled the valley three times for five minutes at about 100 feet, steered over Keuka Lake and landed on the water. A tow launch then brought the craft ashore with Curtis aboard. Augustus Post, Aero Club of America secretary, witnessed the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henn H.curtiss
Hammondspoot
N. Y
Hammondsport
Glenn H Curtiss
Wake
Keuka
Wate
Curtis
Augustus Post
Aero Club of
Amerlés
Sant-foe Hell Hour at Pacta Reported
Fragmentary OCR describes a May 19 event involving Gen Brivo and a military aviation sortie. It notes a Wright machine delivery at Vincennes by Count Lembert and mentions aircraft piloted by an American unit, with a half hour in the air. Details are unclear and names are partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sant-foe
Pacta
Brivo
A. Farman
Count Lembert
Paris
Representative Humphreys Resting at Home in Mississippi
Representative Benjamin G. Humphreys of Mississippi is confined to his apartment at the Baydy with slight pains. Dr W M Smigg attending says his patient is improving rapidly and will be able to leave his apartment within two or four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Benjamin G. Humphreys
Misatusippi
Baydy
W. M. Smigg
Huphreys
Federal Arts Federation urges swift action on L Enfant plan
At the first annual convention of the American Federation of Arts in Washington, delegates urged Congress to promptly implement the L Enfant park beautification plan. Newlands faulted Congress for inaction while urging federal leaders to push art as a national asset. President Taft hosted federation members at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adnitioun Federation
American Federation Cof “Arts
Washington
Burn
Congres
Park Gor
Federai Loh
Congress
T. Blayney
Central University, of Kentucky
Arthur Fairbanks
Art Museum of
Boston
H. K. Bush-Brows
New York
Mitchell Carroll
Federation
Taft
White House
Thieves Take 32024 From Oil City Express Office
Thieves stole thirty two thousand and twenty four dollars from the Oil City Pa express office. The money had been consigned by naval officers and billed to the Philadelphia treasurer. An apparent inside job left the package missing after the suspect stood watch near the rear counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Washington Fort
Gility
Padamey
Adame Rrprese Company
Petit- Midshipmen
W. Northernt
Fort
Bisylvania-Bellroad Company
B. Hatcher
W. McCanditen
Philadelphia
Daemare
Jatt
Hess
A. Herser
Carver
Yaya Hospitel
Kortolk
Trainal
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Duast
Michigan Increases Speed On Rockland Mite Course
The battleship Michigan posted top speed tests at Rockland Me recording a best about 19 knots. A May test run showed a strong performance with the ship reaching 17.96 knots and an average of the five highest trials near 19.89 knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Michigan
Mmaling
Ari Inozansa
Dwe
Tony
Army Orders Broad Dispatches From War Department
The Army issues orders affecting transfers and duties across various commands. Mal Hemumont Huck and Six teonth Intentey are assigned dates from June 16 to July 13, with others moving to hospitals, depots, or joining new units. Captains and lieutenants listed head to Philadelphia Fort Bayard Mort Bayard and Manila routes for duties or medical service, while an advisory board convenes in Washington to attend a hearing before the Secretary of War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal
Hemumont Huck
Sixteonth Intentey
Thomas A. Rothwell
Pilih
Cheendase
Robart B.biesley
Twenty-ninth Infantry
SII
General Hospital
Fort Bayard
Apsuj
Charies
Wianla
Ith Cavalry
Apecial Vider
Mercb 4
Ginada Talent
Winnl
Teevel
Matthew A. da Taney
Philadelphia
Jobe
Waterman
Thirteenth Cavalry
Delemere Skerrett
Warmpster
Yeank & Mauitis
Cease Artillery Corps
Galailnd
Vhs
Genere
Japfed
BR Bénto
Genaral
Francieco
Cal
Philippine Islands
Mort Bayard
N. Mex
Geogyal
Afbert
Corps of Eneineeer
Canaiet
Spencer Cosby
U. S. An
John Blade
Gol
Marre ‘Taylor
Tila City
Tataefar
Marine Corps Changes Report Series of Overnight Officer Transfers
First Lieut 1H Swalp moves to Washington DC to join the president's marine scanning board. Many officers including Matthews Stump Nock and McDowgal relocate to barracks and legation guard duties in Washington and Peking China. Promotions and reassignments sweep across barracks, wards, and naval yards from Puget Sound to Maryland with several lieutenants and captains listed for duty aboard the Maryland ship and the American Legation guard in Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Swalp
Weshington
D.C
Marine Scanining ‘Board
Wizine Barracks
Wyiot Lise
Matthews
Sonsine Corps
Wibiemd
Gonguard
Peking
China
Chandler Campbell
Carina Dstachwant
Maryland
W. CG Pawars, Jr
Marine Ae Racks
Washington
D. C
Bigler
Piret
J.P. Wilkes
Chine
Liew
Radoat, Jr
Marine Detachment
Muride Barrack
Mary Yard
Puget Sound
Weah
Mekatmott
Hareieom
Thomas Helcamb
Harriwen
Af. Watapa
Pezing
Cxire
W. T. Headles
Indus
Pratt
Geiger
Marine Barraets
Navy
Cal
Changes of stations and duties in the Marine Hospital Service period
A list of assignments and removals in the public health and marine hospital service for the seven days ending May 18, 190. Asst Surg J W Teeak is ordered to Detroit Lansing and Barrieburs Pennsylvania for special duty. Surg Williem 38 Gammon granted four months absence. Surg W G Sthapcom given twenty days of advance leave. Pharmacist Kennesh Shawwackey to process to Stapleton and report to a medical officer in command at United States Marine Hospital. Hmmbith El Shenwecker appointed pharmacist of miracles. P A Burg and W C Mobéy resignations accepted by the President. Movements of naval vessels include arrivals Vulcan at Newport News De Long at Norfolk Rocket at Indian Head and Washington Salem at Cardivers Bay Albany at Graye harbor Lester-Peascock from navy yard Ohio 7 for Portmanish Volcan from Raitan Poets for Newport News Dolphin from New York for Washington Rocket from Indleg Head for Washington Birmingham from & Viorent for Hampton Roads Aiveay from Graya Harbor for Bremerton. A report notes Capt Washington I Chambers on special duty assisting Capt Metcher for material, chosen as new chief of the naval bureau of equip Epis, linking to Meyers Bureau abolition efforts. Commodore Hickels dead in Richmond on May 1 8. John Augustine Nickels 61, a retired U S Navy admiral from Richmond married to Miss Sornelie Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health and Marine-Hospital Service
J. W. Teeak
Detroit
Lansing
Mich
Barrieburs
Williem
Gammon
Hurg
W- G. Sthapcom
Z . Phamachit
Vulcan
Newport News
de Long
Norfolk
Rocket
Indian Head
Washiamton
Salem
Cardivers Bay
Albany
Grayearbor
Lester-Peascock
Navy Yard
Portmanish
Hz Volcan
Raitan Poets
Dolphin
New York
Washington
Indleg Head
Birmingham
Viorent
Hampton Rosde
Aiveay
Graya Harbor
Bremerton
Washington I. Chamobers
Metcher
Aia
Naval Bureau of Equip- Epis
Meyers
Hotels Listing Dense with Names in Boston and Beyond
A long OCR style hotel list runs across cities including Boston New York and Raleigh. The roster names numerous guests or patrons with many initials and surnames tied to well known hotels such as Willard Shoreham and Carlton. It reads like a society guest ledger or telegraphic directory of hotel attendees rather than a narrative report.
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Bian
Wach
Alnud Muingh
Margy
Shively
Martin
Flagnes
Stine
Tacan
Georgia
Deaiartiy
Servive Julinsten
Alabama
Algbau
Jain
Cherman
Horlick
Congress Condensed
Spaschae
Nicholas Leneworth
Cam Poard
Tariff
LABOR
Porto Ricas
Lve
Hous Committee
Forestry Service
Kansas
Lamb
Virginia
Porta
House Judiciary Committee
John J. Jenkins
Wisconsin
Parto Ico. I
Mount Vernon
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Club
National American Woman Buffrage Association
H ‘Gtreat
Northwest
Tatt
Suneay
Taft Adiev
Beveringe
Hubbard
Longworth
Beard
Amiston
Princeton
Roxbury
John ‘Wyman
Wasain Gtor
Continental’ Army
Wyman
Teaal
Civil Service Board
Curttiss
Moses
Giddings
Eele Stock
ADE
Peer Ww. B. Moses & Sons Ben
ARMY
Marine Corps
Marine Hospital Service
Cept. Chambers
Commodore Hickels
Richmond
John Augustine ‘Nickels
Dimimodore
United States Navy
Tom
Tie
Mise Sornelie
Ker
Mee
H. B
Heath
John T Bates
J. B Dye
Willan
B.johnson
H. Carehen
T. ‘B. Booth
Raleigh
Lga gOre Theda H. Gaberet
Robert Kagings
Hober - F. Booker
Willard
New York City
W. F. Wonstey
James
Cousins
W. A. “Angtor
Barnerd
Jon An- Aeron
J. G. Carilsta
Willian
B. Tucker
Gibby
J. Meycock
Sol Felst
CA. Rakert
Spler
Cooper
William Ai Wie
J.P.” Vat” Hook
Halalg
Patead Eleata
B. Ditting
St. James
John Far
Miss Bertha Palmer
Willicn Y. E14
Orme W. Bailes
Mire
Grace Balley
Msn
Avie Seber
Aire
Heer
Mre
Richardson
Philip Howard
Banta
Paul
Mary Pant
Arilngton
Wilcos
Auals
Welard
EL C.yBesan
Swmsburg
Areid
St. Taam
R. Ansaxeon
Wil
J. Aysisht
Ekerson
Ehereakm
Fant
Wiser
Peabo
Youn
Bavanoas
J.ni Long
Sts Auburie
Ralaigh
Llingtehaddon
Claude Tonker
Lake Blom
Agington
Colme
Fad Wif
Poprle
Shoreham
Gaulter
Cotter
Ale
Holden
Aurore
Mov
Barto
Balen
Arington
B.bhorshpit
Hee Emanuel
Fone
Tila
Brosklyn
Samer
Desa
Abare
Bowes
Whitteratre
Pat Sachet
Reates Rach
Vac
Paxton Oma Yae
Weronich
Aellogi
B. Hall
Muscebana
Atek A .Enke
Atuarte GiysDhackes
Geored
Past Grange
Ohig
Spangler
Alcon
James C. Gwen
Toon Terneshreer
W. Amcgeashon
Keosrite
Steines
Jobe Benson
Chattanooe
Fexas
Soswph Ormaby
Beaumont
Baanoa
Mist Ade Tens
Montgomary
Willard Ee “Foung
Wheeling
Poreign
W. Hamilton
Toronto
Canada
St James
Richard H. Trent
Hoaplula
Wrigcince Martinell
Ben Salvader
Asrton Shem
A Carman
Torgsto
Aylington
Born Comit Opera CO
PAXLY
Luders
Aborm
English Grand Opera
Mroystons
Cadde McArmen
Paom
BEL
Sielis
SCO
Merry Wives of Windsor
Academ
Hoganny
Hig
Subrway
Herive Miles Gray
Kadiyema
Motion Views
Tse
Everett Butterfield
Waak— the Great
Evere Wisdom
Billy
Connolt & Wenrich
Geady
Helene Greatrex
War
Vanity Fair
Nelson
Nis Bering
Abdulsha Turk
Delpry Burney
Moving Picture Theater
WM. Momrs
Vaudevile America
Baseball Today
ST. Louis
Ave
N. W
Vaxdeville
FleahesSiisenots
Alhambra Theater
The
Biograps Pic- Whluam Ainey
Mar
Plaza Theater
Masonic
Ree
Ines
Yaboille
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