Navy Reform Debate Highlights Adversaries And Amendments
Amid a heated naval reform discussion, Admiral ranks face scrutiny with 149 at home and 28 active duty. Key figures like Meyers Hobson and Pallett clash over sea service requirements, admiral appointments, and the proposed creation of new battleships as congress weighs amendments and funding.
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Te Hobson
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Sadat
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Steinva
House Rush Funds 201000 for Ice Telegraph and Other Bills
Lawmakers hurried through a special appropriation of 201000 to cover unpaid telegraph and other bills dating to April 1. Debate revealed 7800 owed to two major telegraph firms for messages in April to June. Opposition questioned legality of telegraph use at government expense and discussed reform attempts and related costs.
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Fitzgerald
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Amendment Eases Partisan Clash Over Navy Bill
Representative seven B Ayres of New York announced his intention to vote for the navy battleships measure at the conclusion of the reading of the bill. Several Democrats are expected to join Republicans, with final action possible today.
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Ayres
New York
Protest Against Fourteenth Street and Alaska Avenue Extension
Henry K Willard A A Hoehling and Louis Hoe urged opposition to the proposed extension of Fourteenth Street and Alaska Avenue northwest. They argued there is no public necessity for the improvement, contending the bill serves a real estate syndicate’s commercial benefit. The measure was referred to a subcommittee for inspection before report to the full committee.
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Uprising in Oriente and Cuban crisis tensions
Reports from Oriente and Havana describe a growing insurrection with armed bands, military mobilizations, and civilian volunteers as Cuba braces for broader conflict. Officials detail troop movements, shipping of ammunition, and efforts to restore order while foreign powers monitor the situation and protect interests.
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Titanic inquiry reports excerpts from Ismay testimony
The Senate Titanic investigating committee will publish excerpts from Bruce Ismay testimony as the final report. It was thought criticism would target proposed legislation deemed necessary after the disaster. Senator Smith traveled to Philadelphia to take Mrs George D Widener’s testimony.
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Telegraph reform and payne aldrich bill debate in Congress
A fragmented account recalls G O H Henater McCumber and opponents in Bengiea yesterday arguing against the Payne Aldrich bill and free paper access. Insurgent charges of disloyalty surface as party splits widen with call for telegraph reform and quicker committee action.
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Dem crisi stirs as Clark weighs presidential bid
Missouri, the Democratic party action unfolds as Speaker Champ Clark contemplates filing petitions to return to Congress. Delegates urge him to stay in race, while Rep. William Borland cautions about nominating timelines and the need for a strong majority at the convention.
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Hansay City
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Clark
Bamocratic
Pleads State Rights DeFiant Letter to Mr Fryer
A rejected claim to state sovereignty is aired as President Frayer of Fidelity Trust argues New York chartered status exempts it from congressional banking disclosure. Fryer, a Democrat, questions Congress power while Roosevelt’s possible nomination looms and Democrats warn against federal overreach into state matters.
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Fryer argues Congress powers over private transactions
Mr Fryer contends that if Congress may inquire into state banking relations it possesses the same authority to probe private dealings and compel disclosure of such private transactions, asserting a broad reach of Congressional power over financial institutions and related matters.
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Lyautey Reaches Fez On Visit Amid Massacre Tension
A dispatch from Paris reports General Lyautey, French governor in Morocco, arrived in Fez and was met by Foreign Minister El Mekhel. French troops on the streets impressed residents as Lyautey planned no interview with the sultan tomorrow amid tensions following the massacre.
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Armory to Be a Fort in Washington Senate Hearing
Gen Robert Evans and Col Harvey urged a new national guard armory for the District at Gulliver Mall north side of the Mall between Twelfth and Fourteenth streets Northwest. The plan aims for a fortlike modern armory harmonizing with city buildings, protecting state and district needs, reducing losses from scattered quarters and theft, with an annual rental cited as 14.44 and potential savings from forfeited inaugural ball costs.
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Darrow Jury Completes in McNamara Case Trial
In Los Angeles on May 4 the opening statement by the chief prosecutor charged Clarence Darrow with wholesale corruption of jurors and witnesses in the McNamara case. The jury was completed as A M Blakeslee was accepted as the thirteenth juror to serve if any regular panel member is unable.
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Population census shows city total and precinct gains
Police census reports a total population of 350 843 with district gains led by the northeast and northwest. The Ninth precinct shows a 1974 increase while the Fourth precinct records a 2 percent loss. Negro population down 6 percent over three years. Figures submitted to Commissioner Johnston.
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