Secretary Garrison and Daniels Push Big Defense Plans
Garrison and Daniels will urge Congress to build a larger navy and army. They plan to seek a definite military policy, more submarines, battleships, and increased ammunition and field artillery. Navy aims include a lump sum for submarines, while the War Department seeks stronger coast defenses and a mobile, adequate regular army.
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Daniels
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Europe
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Maan
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Japan
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General Board For the Navy
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Hamilton Promissory Note From 1792 Path to Washington History
A rare relic notes Alexander Hamilton as secretary to George Washington promising twelve hundred dollars to Robert Troupe. Dated Philadelphia May 1792 the document bears Hamiltons signature and Troupe endorsement with J Laurence Jr bank receipt. The promissory note now belongs to B H Collins in Washington.
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Alexander Hamilton
Troupe
J. Laurence, Jr
Taento
B. H. Collins
New tariff blamed as end of Democratic control favored
Senator elect Wadsworth of New York credits the tariff issue and public dissatisfaction with the Democratic administration for a national Republican gains. He predicts a return to GOP dominance next election, notes cross party support for the President on foreign affairs, and cites his reform work in New York. He and Mrs. Wadsworth, Alice Hay, plan Washington home.
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John Hay
Washington
Alice Hay
Senate
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Tennensas
New York General Assembly
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Publc Service Commissions
Deslee
Republican Party
End of Democratic Dominance in New York Politicals
The text argues that the Democratic party has pursued reckless leadership under the President, with the country inclined to entrust government to the Republican party soon. It predicts increased Republican strength and a respite from legislative upheaval, noting a shift after 21 months of Democratic control and urging a move away from further experimentation.
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Jael
Democratic Party
Miss Aileen A Bell Dies Noted Washington Benefactor
Miss Aileen Adine Bell prominent in Washington social life dies at 12 30 pm in her Toronto apartment after apoplexy. Sister of banker Charles J Bell and cousin of Alexander Graham Bell she supported Christ Church Georgetown Girls Friendly and Friday Morning Music Club and served as church organist and music supervisor. Funeral at Christ Church Georgetown Monday at 3 pm with interment Rock Creek Cemetery. Born in Dublin she moved to Canada then Washington in 19 51. Survived by three sisters and two brothers.
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Washington
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Canada
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Surrey
England
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Warrenton
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Chichester Bel
Oxford
David Charles Bell
Ellen Adine Hell
Lesson to Parties in the 1916 Election Outlook
The piece argues party advantages in last Tuesday's election may shift if mood brightens, noting Woodrow Wilson as capable but not surrounded by sure allies. It praises his Mexico policy yet warns of dangers in potential policy revisions. It predicts the Mexican issue could dominate 1916 and mocks Republicans’ fragmentation and their long exile from power.
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Woodrow Wilson
Mexico
Joe’ Cannon
Boles Penrose
Tipperary
Three Seats In Court Contested In New York Race
The congressional district of New York between Lathrop Brown and Frederick Cooks Hicks remains undecided with a potential contest. If challenged, the House of Representatives will decide the outcome. Brown is favored by party leaders in an area still Democratic, with unofficial returns showing Hicks ahead by about four votes and Brown supporters estimating a larger plurality.
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Lathrop Brown
Frederick Cooks Hicks
House of Representatives
Brown
Aistrica
Readjusted Congressional Committees After Election Shifts
The Democratic majority collapse from 145 to 25 seats forces broad committee reorganization in the new House. Ways and Means likely loses its chair as Oscar Underwood shifts to the Senate and Claude Kitchin rises to lead the Democrats. Johnson probably remains District chairman with major changes to nine committee members.
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Ways and Means
Lesa
House
Oscar W. Underwood
Senate
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
Ways and Means Committee
Johnson
House District Committee
Ben Johnson
Kentucky
Tiatrict
George
New York
Gorman
Illnois
O'Leary
Reed
New Hampshire
O'Engle
Florida
Claypool
Ohio
Prouty
Iowa
Wallin
Walters
Pennsylvania
Senate District Committee
Progressives Conclude Closed Meeting in New York
The Progressive national executive committees met behind closed doors in New York with eight members present, three members, and one proxy. They discussed general party topics but took no action, adjourning to reconvene December 2 in Chicago.
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New York
Progressive National Executive Committees
Progressive Party
Chicago
Renowned Poter Expert To Demonstrate Rupture Cure
ABBLEY, a noted poter expert, returns to Kington and will be at the Ebbitt House on November 10 11 and 12 to demonstrate the Paromatic Shield Truss. The device, endorsed by the U S Government and Russian Csar, claims rupture relief without surgery or injections and offers immediate aid with no binding or irritation. Free demonstrations, no charge for initial consultation, and home offices listed in Philadelphia for references.
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Russia
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Philadelphia
Demand War On U S No Interference By Police
Mexico City Nov 6 extrags say Vera Cruz will be evacuated by American forces within days. Carranza left Puebla for Soledad to confer with Aguilar about evacuation while police blocked attempts to placard proclamations call citizens to arm and expel foreigners. Washington says mining and oil concessions under Huerta must be respected and Carranza insists Villa and Zapata be eliminated before he resigns. Villa offers to resign and retire if needed to secure Carranza removal, convention applauds but takes no action pending Puebla report.
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Puebla
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Huerta
State Department
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Foreign Office
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Aguascalientes
el Paso
Tex
Villa
Aguaacalientes
Leon
Treporta
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Real estate broker Bradford found dead in Washington office
Benjamin B. Bradford a prominent Washington real estate broker and investor, was found dead in the basement of his office building at the northwest corner of Fourteenth and I streets. A small head wound suggested a fall. no foul play detected though the coroner will investigate. Bradford, 65, lived with his wife and son Granville at 2034 Columbia Road NW and had long operated in real estate and investments.
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I Street
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Bradford
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Schaffer
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Hayden's Death Suspected Suicide in Room at 482 Tenth
Forest Hayden, 78, was found dead in a room at 482 Tenth Street Northwest after the gas was turned on. Coroner Nevitt reports a planned self-inflicted death with a note asking notification of his sister, Mrs Forest, of 1914 Tenth Street. Hayden previously survived a 12 year ago elevator shaft fall in the Hoos building, injuring both ankles and an arm.
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Victory in Galicia Front Advances Amid Russian Push
Russian forces drive Austrian troops back along the San River as Galicia reports its greatest wartime victory. Grand Duke Nicholas announces success across the front from Vistula to Galicia, with plans for a decisive Allied advance and a speedy end to the war. Austria Carpathian passes see exhausted troops retreat under Russian pressure.
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Saloons expect boom after Belmont home rule vote
In Bellaire Martins Ferry and Bridgeport Belmont county saloon proprietors brace for licenses after the home rule amendment passes. Within 60 days Bellaire will host about 20 saloons, Martins Ferry 22, with 1,000 license applications in the city alone. Wheeling and other West Virginia towns link by trolley, driving land prices and rents up as 19,000 miners in the region may buy goods in Ohio.
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Republicans Realign as Progressives Lose Favor
Representative Mann argues the Progressive party is dead and predicts GOP realignment toward protectionist policies. He says former Progressives will join Republicans on tariffs, anticipating a protectionist president within two years as voters favor higher duties.
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