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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1914

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3

Approves Trust Bill Faces Led Opposition In Senate

The Conference Report on the Clayton antitrust measure passes 35 to 24 with Republicans solidly against it. Democrats Reed of Missouri and Martine of New Jersey oppose, charging platform violation and special privilege, while labor provisions are criticized as insufficient and orders to enforce criminal and civil actions against trusts are debated amid accusations of bowing to money power.

Clayton Reed Martine Lane Denn Rats Senate Missour New Jersey Diar Republ Tobacco Trust Flar Reed “Wartine Lem Xrate Overman Culberson Eisen White House Torites Ant Hill Haber i

Cotton cord may replace jute twine in postal packing

Post Office department eyes cotton cord as a tie for mailing, citing 200000 dollars spent on jute twine and 1700 pounds of chafing material used in railway mail service. General Burinsen names a committee led by Jagerton to test cotton cord as a serviceable substitute if bids show competitive pricing.

Burinsen Jaggerton Tie Postmatter General Ff Cottin Ord

Williams Named for Collectorof Ashlind Wie elector in Wisconsin

The President yesterday nominated Burt Williams of Ashlind Wie as an elector for the Second District of Wisconsin in the internal revenue collection effort.

Williams Yesterdas Burt Willams of Ashlind Wie Inter Revenue Wiscors

Old hens find dead drunk after fruit spoilage in New York

Mrs. J. W. Chapman inspecting canned fruit found a spoiled can of brandied apples. She fed the fruit to hens at the coop where three old hens were found dead drunk and younger chicks struggled to navigate in a very unsteady gait.

New York J. W. Chapman

Palmer Charges Highlight Senator Penrose Candidacy

Pennsylvania Representative A Mitchell Palmer testified before the Senate committee on privileges and elections charging that Pittsburgh manufacturers were assessed 150 000 by the Pennsylvania Protective Union to aid Senator Penrose s candidacy. He provided letters from the Pennsylvania Retail Liquor Dealers Association urging saloonkeepers to back Penrose. Witnesses Palmer requested include Chester W Hii secretary of the Protective Union and Richard Campion treasurer with others from the Brewers and Liquor Dealers groups. Penrose, absent due to campaign duties, has yet to appear.

Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Penrose Lillinois Nortia Senate Committee On Kern Sutherland Dillingham Fall Kenyon Witneasen Roger Sullivan Inlinois Boles Penrose Fennaytvania A. Mitchell Palmer Rupley Palmer Fencose Pennsylvania Protective Union Protective Union Hester W Hii Richard Campion Joseph R Grundy John Gardner Pennsylvania Brewers’ Association Neil Bonner Pennsylvania Federation of Liquor Dealers Washington

Plan for 130000 cotton loan approved by St Louis bankers

A St Louis conference ratified a plan to raise a 130000 dollar cotton loan fund via subscriptions from national and state banks trust companies and mercantile concerns nationwide The loan would be available to cotton at not more than six cents a pound to stabilize prices and liquidity The plan awaits Treasury Secretary McAdoo and Federal Reserve Board approval and requires not yet secured signatures from Treasury officials.

Reserve Board Luis St Louis Latay neopTetars Treasury McAdoo Federic Exerve Board St Lows Barkers Merc Festus Wade St Louis Clearing House Association Riminitac Cotto Amiittee Secretary of the Treasury Federal Reserve Bord Atlantania Southeastern Cotton and Food Product Conference Cox

Facts About Electric Railways In America

A compact data brief lists electric railway lines in the United States. It notes 87,781 miles of track and 2,801,453,096 in capital stock with debt noted at 2,514,934,008. Distribution includes distances to Pennsylvania and Newark, and mentions Ohio and additional mileages.

America Cammie Service Pennsylvania Newark Ohio Jilimots

McAdoo on Banks and Cotton Financing in Crisis

Secretary McAdoo urged banks to finance cotton and currency needs under the act, noting banks' reach across the country and their readiness to help if resources are available. He cited improved conditions, export resumes from Galveston, and bank cooperation with state departments as evidence of stabilizing credit. He clarified Tennessee's loan arrangement, defended his discretionary power, and praised Federal Reserve Board members for constructive guidance amid the crisis.

McAdoo Galveston Texas McaAdoo South Tennessee May E . Stahlman Nashivville Treasury Department National Park Bank State of Tennessee New York York Secretary of the Treasury Reserve Board Federal Reserve Board Adoo

Tassoni resigns as undersecretary of war in Rome

Rome reports Lieut Gen Tassoni resigns from the war ministry role citing a dispute with War Minister Grandi. The move follows tensions at the Italian War Office, with Tassoni stepping down from his undersecretary position.

Rome Via Paria Tassoni Grandi

Army-Navy game site dispute pauses plan revival

Townsley at West Point prompts fresh look at resuming talks on a new Army Navy arrangement. Secretary Garrison had urged abandonment, while naval officials and Cal Townsley push for a Philadelphia or New York plan with alternating sites and shared receipts. Franklin Clark, an American singing teacher, died in Berlin from cerebral meningitis.

Retary Lieut Tomdr Fantld Naval Academy Danels Reliy Ant Danils Garrison Ocm al Cueles Vondr Walchell Stanlels Philadelphia New York Phindletonia Tle West Pormtch Fais Garrison Cal Townsley Saper Afiiliary Academy Army and Navy Secretary of the Navy Military Academy and Athletic Council Col . Townsies Naval Academs Washington Berlin Franklin Clark

Lever Bill Triggers Bitter House Debate on Warehousing

The House rejected suspending the rules to pass the Lever warehousing bill designed to ease bank credits on warehouse receipts for cotton and grain. Opponents Henry of Texas and Fitzgerald of New York argued federal overreach and state powers, while Lever defended aid to distressed farmers. The bill would authorize a nationwide federally supervised warehousing system with nonmandatory, government-licensed storage, grading, and inspection.

Henry and Fitzgerald House Esterday Co 100 Senate Henry Texas Lever South Carolina South Congresa Fitzgerald New York United States

Birds of Prey at Columbia Theater Captivates Patrons

The Columbia Theater hosted Birds of Prey an engaging thriller led by Jane Grey and John Barrymore. The production blends melodrama with psychological tension as Chick Hewes and Molly navigate crime loyalty and social pressures.

Columbia Birda of Prey Columbia Theater Birds of Trey Willard Mack Birds of Prey Chick Hewes Molly Chick Chick's Mr Mack Jane Grey John Barrymore John Barrymme Forest Winant Annie Mack Berlein Halloran Katherine Harria Daisy

Hold Caucus Tonight to Set War Revenue Bill Course

Democrats of the Senate Finance Committee plan a caucus tonight to reconcile differences over the war revenue bill after members who had amendments rejected pledged to push the fight to the floor. The meeting aims to settle party divisions and hasten passage before adjournment, with officials signaling readiness for a quick vote and potential veto-proof support.

Simmons Democrats Senate Esterfay Benater Kern Elmmone France Finance Committee Simmona Matiera White House Alaska Siurdas Iasuilty Kent

Levy offers to sell Monticello to the government

Representative Levy of New York signals he would consider a government purchase of Monticello for 100000 dollars. He asks that if acquired the estate be kept as the Virginia home of the nation for residents and their occasional occupancy, and he will refer the communication to Congress for action.

Monticello Thomas Jefferson Virginia Representative Levy New York Congress Levy United States

Dancing Opens at Press Club Ladies Day Monthly Planned

National Drees Club members will open the club home to ladies for the first time in its history. Dancing will be permitted in the room with a monthly ladies day replacing the former single annual event. The coming winter will feature Thursday dancing plus musical numbers from local theaters.

Moores Garden Theater Tom Wise Mison Sipoi Shuberts James Montgomery Flagg Kitty Cobb New Ction Pickford the Garden National Drees Club Board of Governors

Mrs Hardwick Improves After Rock Creek Auto Incident

Mrs. Hardwick wife of Representative Hardwick of Georgia tenth district, living at Wyoming apartments, suffered a fractured collar bone when her electric car overturned on a steep incline in Rock Creek Park Sunday. Reported last night she is in improved condition and expected to recover shortly.

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