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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
10
In Washington Roosevelt and White House advisers urged railroad leaders to embrace changes, urging the sale of New Haven steamship holdings. He asserts electricity is better than steam, and reiterates positions on campaign contributions amid a broader policy discussion.
Fragmentary excerpts discuss philosophy interwoven with finance and fact, mentioning Nellenn teatt hanny and a drama controlling expectations. The text references transportation policy, elections, and central regulation, with allusions to leadership roles and a past as president of New Haven. The overall piece hints at debates over governance and economic strategy in a historical context.
Charles S Miller urged government action to prevent an American railroad monopoly. The New Haven case stirred debate over federal oversight and antitrust safeguards. Roosevelt era discussions touched on public control and the balance of power between industry and state over transportation property.
Former New Haven figure John Mellen testifies on electric trolley expansion in New England, arguing transport should shift from steam to electrified lines for efficiency and lower costs amid plans to acquire Rhode Island trolleys and steamship holdings. He cites Roosevelt’s possible restraint on Morse interests and discusses Panama Canal transport ideas and directorate dynamics.
Washington factions clash over exempting labor unions from antitrust prosecutions. Col Roosevelt signals Progressive support, as labor demands widen protections under the Sherman law. White House hints at a veto if provisions favoring organized labor pass, while Oyster Bay talks shape party strategy and a possible trip by Progressives leaders. The debate centers on the Clayton bill's mutual aid clauses and labor protections, with Senate implications and potential two to three week House focus on the trust program.
The crowd hailed the colonel as he arrived in New York for a seven month stay. He avoided politics, thanked neighbors, and said he would be largely alone to plan his day including buying clothes for his son's wedding and meeting publishers while visiting the American Museum of Natural History.
Fragmented notes review debates on toll exemptions and coastwise shipping under the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Senator Root argues for equality of treatment for ships of all nations and questions exemptions for American coastwise vessels. The discussion cites John Hay, Theodora Roosevelt, and Supreme Court rulings on coastwise trade versus overseas shipping.
Rep Tullus inn of California pushes free tolls and cheap coating critiques in a House speech. The discussion centers on Panama Canal traffic and a platform provision urged by Secretary of State and a Montana senator, with accusations of deceit and calls to exclude railroad owned ships from isthmian waters.
A list of verified voters posted by City Sergeant Obert H Cox shows many in Alexandria will be unable to participate in the September 22 prohibition election. Disqualified are four ministers and two retailers. The lists cover those who paid poll taxes between December 1911 and May 19014. The rest of the text notes hotel remodeling on Braddock House and other local civic items.
Senator Peters urged the President to appoint a New England man to the Pension and Retirement service board. Several New England names were considered but none chosen yet. Senate leaders failed to gain a quorum for rural credits bill action, delaying prospects this session. House Democrats plan a conference next week to align rural credits views as divisions persist. Burleson asked for 300200 for postal repair shop construction in Washington. Conferees meet for District appropriation bill talks to settle disputed features between the two houses.
A jury in Greensburg Pennsylvania convicts Dr Martin H Griffith of Monqusen Pe of voluntary manslaughter in the death of William J Robinson a Pittsburgh music teacher. The defense says Griffith testified he operated after Robinson allegedly attacked Mrs Griffith at her home and claims the act was therapeutic.
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