Curb on Bond Issues I C to Have Full Control
House leaders of both parties favor Interstate Commerce Commission supervision over railroad stock and bond issues to boost public confidence in securities. Rep Thetus Sims introduced a bill to require ICC approval for interstate railroad issues, with exceptions for short term notes under one year. Directors violating the act would face criminal penalties. similar to a prior Mann measure that passed the House but died in the Senate.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Thetus W. Sims
Tenneggee
Sims
Interstate Commierce Commission
James R. Mann
Senate
House returns to full strength as 485 members sworn in
The Sixty third Congress reaches full membership with 485 elected members drawing salaries. Calvin D. Paige of Massachusetts and Jacob A. Cantor and George W. Loft of New York took oaths yesterday, filling three vacancies. Paige succeeds the late Wilder, Cantor replaces Harrison who became governor general of the Philippines, and Loft takes the seat of the late Tim Sullivan. A protest against Loft’s seating was filed by lawyer Joseph in New York and referred to the elections committee.
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Clark
Calvin D. Paige
Massachusetts
Jacob A. Cantor
George W. Loft
Democrata
New York
Paige
Representative Wilder
Cantor
Francis Burton Harrison
Philippines
Loft
Tim” Sullivan
Joseph
Underwood Returns to Washington Leads House in Dems
Representative Underwood of Alabama returned to Washington after suspending his campaign for the United States Senate. He resumed the Democratic leadership of the House and predicted victory in the senatorial race. He denied any plan to resign and received an ovation from colleagues before an informal reception. He will campaign in Alabama during the Christmas holidays.
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Underwood
Alabama
Tran
Hie
United States
Washington
House
Paris Demands Midnight Odor Control By City
Paris residents protest a new city policy forcing street trash receptacles onto sidewalks by midnight to accommodate waste collectors. Theatergoers leaving venues and cafe patrons complain of strong smells, while officials dismiss protests and tell those upset to return home earlier.
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Washington Post
Paris
Thia
Cafe de Paris
Russian Police Mystery Deepens Over Chief Death
A mystery surrounds Gen. Dechulin chief of the czar's palace police who died suddenly in his Livadia apartment. Rumors link his death to heart disease like that of his predecessor Gen Trepos, amid court intrigue and speculation of conspiratorial figures at the palace.
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Specel Oabde
Washington Post
St. Petersburg
Dechulin
Imperial Palace
Livadia
Tre
Pape's Cold Compound Headed Relief for Grippe Sufferers
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for stuffed heads, congestion, and flu symptoms. It promises rapid opening of sinuses and nasal passages, easing headaches, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, and stiffness. The remedy is claimed to act without inconvenience and to cost only a few cents.
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Costa
Congress Condensed Senate confirms Pinkham Hawaii governor
Senate confirms L. E. H. Pinkham by two vote margin to govern Hawaii. Henry M. Pindell nomination as Ambassador to Russia sent to next session. Joint session planned Tuesday to hear President Wilson read his message. Denison and other nominees confirmed. Measures include liquor sale probe after Georgetown Virginia game and railroad securities bill. Cal. Paige, George Loft, Jacob Cantor sworn in as representatives. House adjourns to noon tomorrow for regular session.
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Hawaii
Henry M. Pindell
Russia
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Rendy
Winfred T. Denison
Cal
Calvin
Paige
Massachusetts
George W. Loft
Jacob Cantor
New York
Sims
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jesale
Woodrow Wilson
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Senate Pages Raise Pay at Lively Mock Session
The Senate pages held a mock outing after adjournment signaling the end of the special session. Chief Pager Joseph O Toole presided, Doug Lass Seeley read, Ralph Nagle served as sergeant at arms with minor friction, and several measures were debated and passed. A bill granting a pay increase for all Senate pages received unanimous approval.
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Senate
Joseph O'Toole
Douglas Seeley
Sid Ralph Nagle
Kenyon Plans to Enter Figures on Rail Ownership Debate
Senator Kenyon of Iowa will submit Senate figures during the Alaska railroad bill discussion. He clarifies he does not intend to introduce a government ownership bill but believes public ownership could reduce transportation taxes and eliminate scandals like New Haven and Frisco. He argues other nations have solved the issue and urges careful consideration.
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Kenyon
Iowa
Senate
New Haven
Frisco
Yellow fashion fad with lavish yellow coat and diamonds
London reports yellow clothing remains in vogue beside the tango craze. Mrs Woodboine-Paris wears a mandarin embossed yellow coat with large mother of pearl roses and a black tule tunic trimmed with diamonds and crystals. A blue scarf peeks from beneath a sash fastened with crystal tassels.
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Washington Post
London
Georgetown-Virginia revel probe eyed by House committee
A district House committee will investigate the Georgetown Virginia football revels of November 15 after a resolution passed with no dissent. Reports say 18 arrests occurred and more than 1000 in bail bonds were forfeited. The inquiry targets liquor sales to boys and girls and possible licenses for saloon and hotelkeepers. Cooperation from authorities and temperance groups was invited to ensure a full, fair probe.
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House
Ben Johnson
Kentucky
Congress
Haquor
Excise Board
Anti-Saloon League
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Senator Norris backs direct vote plan to end party control
Nebraska Senator Norris, a Progressive Republican, calls for general abolition of political parties by law and direct presidential nominations. He argues a party machine could sway elections under any system and praises a nonpartisan administration, noting platforms would be chosen by individual candidates rather than parties.
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Nebraska
Norris
Man Arrested for Assault on 12-Year-Old Fails in Jail Suicide
William Still, 62, a mail carrier, attempted suicide in Towson jail after being charged with attacking Bertha Grove, the 12-year-old girl linked to a marriage ban. He slashed his throat with a safety razor blade, making four incisions near the jugular, then wavered between dying and continuing the operation upon the surgeon’s table.
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Washington Pot
Baltimore
William Still
Bertha Grove
Towson
Still
Italy’s navy plans stolen amid fears of foreign possession
A Rome dispatch reports Italian naval officials and Spezia authorities alarmed by the disappearance of plans and specifications for a new class of super-dreadnoughts. Despite efforts to conceal facts, investigators find no trace of the documents though copies exist, raising concern they could be in a foreign power’s hands and prompting likely design changes.
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Washington Post
London
Rome
Ministry of Marine
Spezia
Americans Leave Riches Behind in Swiss Hotels and Jewels
Geneva reports Swiss cities are selling property left by travelers, mostly Americans, after a year. A forgotten $1,000 note in a Zurich hotel remains untraced, and a Davos boarding house jewel case was not recovered.
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Geneva
Trunka
Zurich
Davos
Helios as Boy Found in Egypt Inspires Graeco-Roman Art Study
Special cable from London reports the bronze Alexander Helios statue found in Egypt last year now traveling to New York for exhibition. The artifact, linked to Graeco-Roman influence, features ancient costume and crown and is owned by Dr. Madge, a noted Castro collector.
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London
Alexander Helios
Sun
Egypt
Antiquariana
New York
Madge
Castro
Helios
Anthony
Free book promises help to overcome drink habit
A promotional notice by Edward J. Woods offers a free illustrated book claiming to cure alcohol craving. It asserts years of sobriety after following its information and cites praise from physicians, judges, editors, and clergymen, urging readers to write for the free pamphlet.
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Edward J. Woods
Sixth Ave
New York
Portrait of a Hellenistic Prince at Pelusium
The fragmentary analysis describes a life size statue of a young prince, presumably Alexander, son of Antony and Cleopatra, shown plump and in Median Armenian dress with an Armenian tiara. The sculpture, from Pelusium, reflects Greek influence in Graeco-Roman Alexandria and links to Antony and Cleopatra’s romance and political alliances.
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Cleopatra-Selene
B. C
Anthony
Armenia
Media
Parthia
Tigranes
Plutarch
Alexander
Pelusium
Lotapa
Artavasdas
Octavia
Alexandria
Wont Wed Czar's Daughter Prince Betrothal Declared Impossible
A Washington Post cable from London states rumors of the Prince of Wales marrying a czar’s daughter are unfounded. It argues succession is secure, suggests marriage to a first cousin unlikely, and notes the Orthodox faith issue and English resistance. It predicts a Protestant German princess as a likely match.
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Prince of Wales
Washington Post
London
Prince of Walesa
England
Duchess of Edinburgh
Alexandrovna
Germany
London stage dresses dazzle in French farce Who's the Lady
Spacial Cable reports Paris fashions appear on London stage actor Jean Aylewin wears striking gowns in Garrick Theater production. Demitoilette white crepe de chine to white lace underdress, black satin tunic fringe, pink velvet flowers, black coque with wings, white charmeuse gown with double tunic, tulle and silk belt, large yellow corsage, black velvet hat with ruchings and aigret.
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Washington Post
London
Paris
Garrick Theater
Jean Ayle Jwin
Esperanto for Catholics Gains Momentum in Rome
Rome reports a push by Catholics to replace Latin with Esperanto as the church language. Pope Pius XX favors a universal Roman pronunciation of Latin, while three priests from England France and Rome reportedly had to write notes to converse in Latin at Genoa, illustrating current language hurdles.
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America
Europe
Pila XX
England
France
Genoa
Kidney Trouble Remedy Promoted by Salta Drink
An advertisement urges readers to treat back pain and kidney discomfort with Jad Salts a saline mixture. It claims drinking four ounces dissolved in water daily will flush kidneys restore activity and neutralize urine acids while promoting overwhelming hydration and prevention of further irritation.
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