Waits on the Senate Bills Passed in District Incorporation
Legislation authorizing Baltimore and Washington Tramart Company to enter the district and for incorporating the Brotherhood of St Andrew's is approved. Cannon and Williams exchange pleasantries as the session advances.
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Baltimore and Washington Tranart Company
Brotherhood of St Andrew’s
Cannon
Williams
McMillan
Baltimore and Washington Translt Company of
Maryland
District of Columbia
Kahn
Congressional Club
Smith
Brotherhood of St Andrew Senate
District Bills and Shipping Act Passages in Senate and House
The legislature advanced several measures including district incorporation attempts for the Congressional Club and Brotherhood of St Andrew, and a Washington Transit funding proposal. The Hawan shipping bill moved forward amid lengthy floor action, with debate on vessels and wartime logistics and a noted focus on local district authority over congressional members.
Militia Bill Becomes Law Amid Reorganization Debates
The article outlines the passage of a militia bill into law during a period of reorganizing the armed forces. It notes specific figures and committees, including General J A Dram ene and a five-representative committee, detailing proposals for security and organizational changes within the War Department and related agencies.
Will Pass Liability Bill Faces Senate Review
The House approved a liability bill to compensate persons injured while employed in government service. President Roosevelt commended it, and Taft officials pressed Senate leaders for its passage. The measure excludes the overNey action and Popp path provisions.
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Presiint
Roosevelt
Taft
Senate approves home for mentally defective district children
The Senate passed a bill to aid a home for children of imbecile or minding, to be built on a site owned by the District in Blue Plains southwest section. It provides $50,000 for construction and admission via application to the Board of Guardians.
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Senate
Tistret of
Columbia
Gallinge
Ehaimran
Blue Plains
Imidrens
Inquiries on Fees for Timows Employee Representative Sabata
A house inquiry introduced yesterday seeks DOJ information on whether any official under its jurisdiction receives fees or compensation beyond government salary. The measure targets transparency of extra earnings by a government official and awaits departmental reply.
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Sabata
Timows
Department of Justice
Currency legislation debate and house actions noted
The report describes a tense currency discussion with a target vote planned for today and possible adjournment within hours. A resolution directed an inquiry into a threatened telegraph operator strike. House bills passed on railroad engine ashpan regulations as the Senate convened at noon and the House recessed after minor measures.
Harding to Run as Independent Republican in Ohio District
Representative J Ho Harding, seeking reelection in the Third Ohio Congressional district, announced tonight his decision to run as an Independent Republican after a disputed party convention. He accuses leaders from both major parties of machine methods and vows to campaign against corruption at the foundation of government.
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Ohio
J Ho Harding
Harding
Board of Elections
Congressional Committee
Senate Action on Telegraph Inquiry and Rail Proposals
The Senate laid aside currency matters and considered internal calendar items. A Ta Potlette resolution directed the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the threatened telegraph strike and the relations between companies and employees and to the public. Other items included penalties for soldiers selling uniforms and proposals to improve interstate rail transport of high explosives, automatic ash pans for engines, and higher customs inspector pay in major ports. An effort to advance the inland waterways bill and the compensation for government employees for injuries was opposed and postponed.
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Senate
Ta Potlette
Secretary of Commerce and Tabor
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
San Franisco
Boacay
Congress Nears Adjournment Amid Deficiency and Public Buildings Bills
Both houses move toward adjournment today as all appropriation bills except the general deficiency and public buildings measures have passed. Conference reports are ready, with the Senate expected to accept the building provision. the currency bill remains in flux and timing hinges on current sessions. Leadership cautions about quorum as House Republicans seek to finalize adjournment actions tonight.
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Senate
House
Burke
Fennsylvania
WAINWRIGHT IN COMMAND PROMOTES HIM AND CAPT SCHROEDER
President signs commissions promoting him and Captain Schroeder. Japan preparing grand reception as American squadron arrives. Ships depart Tac harbor for Bremerton drydock. Rear Admirals Sperry and Emory leave, Wainwright assumes command. High school audience urged larger naval role amid friendly Japan. Also a humorous note on a missing $5 gold piece swallowed by a baby.
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Tacoma Wash
Relief
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Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Virgina
Tacurra Harbor
Bremerton
Sperry
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Richard Wain
Wright
Cap
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Tokio
J H Hemphill
Senate currency clash drains as Democrats vote against bill
Democratic Senators meet to block the emergency currency measure in the Senate. They plan to oppose the conference report while pledging brief remarks. La Follette gives up hope of stopping the bill, Gore short of a filibuster, and Aldrich pushes for a quick vote before adjournment amid heat in the chamber.
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Senate
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Gore
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Hale
Leller
Senate Narrowly Delays Vote on Conference Report
Dulingham in the chair moves to approve the conference report as senators debate the currency bill and bank reserves. The chamber empties amid confusion. a quorum is hard to secure and leaders push for a vote while some seek to table the currency report and adjourn for the day.
House Grants A Franchise For Transit To Fourteenth Street
The House approved a bill granting the Baltimore and Washington Transit Company of Maryland a franchise to extend lines to the fourteenth street northwest area. The measure, urged by supporters including Representative Sims, faced debate over corporate motives and required two year completion with a $1000 forfeiture and tax deposit, or the charter would lapse.
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District of Columbia
Tahoma Park
House
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Wacs
McMillan
New York
Sims
Tennessee
Senate
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Traneh Company
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Colorado Avenue
Lll
Baltimore
Washington
McMillin
He Tells of Heinous Crime in Maryland Chestertown Case
In Chestertown Maryland May 28 a preliminary examination before Justice J C Loud heard Robert Robertson turn State’s witness in the Walmsley murder case. Robertson accused Horace Hynson of striking James E Walmsley with a baseball bat then setting him ablaze after Walmsley lay unconscious, with Brynson claiming he would do the deed and later boasting of it. Robertson and Hynson, with Alexander Mosely, remain jailed for grand jury action.
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May Robertson
James E Walmsley
Horace Hynson
Robertson
Hynson
Walmsley
Robertsson
Brynson
Alexander Mosely
Woodruff Boom In Town Hits Taft Running Mate Talk
A Washington letter from George J Corey, president of the National Commercial and Industrial League, urges New York Republicans to back Timothy J Woodruff as a running mate for Secretary Taft. The league seeks second place on the national ticket and asks support from Senators Depew and Platt and the New York delegation.
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Washington
Depew
Platt
New York
George J Corey
National Commercial and Industrial League
Broadway
New York City
League
Woodruff
Taft
Pitched Ball Kills Youth at Riverview Field
Special to The Weahington Fest Pai le NY May 23 a pitching accident on a ball field late this afternoon caused the death of Charles Lempke fourteen. He was struck in the heart by a straight ball pitched by Walter J. Spross sixteen. Lempke dropped his bat and collapsed while running toward first base during a Riverview Military Academy game between Y M C A boys teams.
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Charles Lempkn
Riverview Military Academy
Walter J. Spross
Lempke
Britain Asks Blood Money for Turtle Poacher Death
Harare May 28 The British minister to Cuba Ant Duff presented to Gov Ma a request for indemnity to the family of William Harrington a colored Nassau Bahama Islands native and crewman on the turtle fishing schooner Experiment killed by a cannon shot from the Cuban revenue cutter Abeja off Cayo Coco Cuba last April The schooner was found fishing in Cuban waters and was attempting to escape when fired upon.
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Harare
Ant Duff
Gov. Ma
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Nassau
Bahama Islands
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Cayo Coco
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Jascape
Ex Wife Seeks Decree On Anniversary Affair Case
New York details a disputed alimony case and an interlocutory decree that bars remarriage for three months. Mrs Levy allegedly struck husband with an ice pick during a dispute about his relationship with Miss Lilian Albertson after the twenty seventh anniversary of their marriage. The magistrate held her on felonious assault bail set at 100 dollars.
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Levy
Cornell
Astor Theater
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Pald
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Ste
Mra Levy
Andy
Paper trust probe parley splits over duties and bills
A House special committee report on wood pulp and print paper finds evidence insufficient to prove a price‑fixing conspiracy by publishers. The majority urges no tariff change now and further investigation, while a minority favors passage of the Stevens bill to free wood pulp and paper. The panel members include Mann, Stafford, Sims, and Styan.
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Miler
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Ohio
Sims
Tennessee
Styan
New York
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