Banquet of the Bar Ends Convention with Taft Toast
The American Bar Association three day meeting closed with Taft presiding and Chief Justice White delivering a toast on the American lawyer as bulwark of free institutions. A proposed resolution to admit colored lawyers was postponed, avoiding a floor fight, while officers and eminent jurists addressed the gathering at the Willard in Washington.
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White
Ture States Supreme Court
American Tar Association
Willard
Supreme Court
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Ian
Roosevelt
John W Yerkes
District of Columbia
William Jay
New York
Marshall
Tistabrook
Elihu Reot
Minef
Wiliam Jay
Benjamin T. Rutledge
South Carolina
Ernest Hrradford Ellsworth
Connecticut
Farwell Weith Marshall
Kentucky
Roger Romaney Andersen
Franklin Chase Tov
Mourrann Fo Waite
Ohio
Melvilie Wo Fuller Myallace
Bar Association
Ramisson
Moorfield Stores
Massachusetts
M. Storey
John R Corpasses
V'tan Ro Parker
Parker
Despassos
Dospassos Henry
George Tower
Lexington
Storey
Frederipie Woo Tehninan
Missouri
Tucker Meldman
Trofana
American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology
Wallard Phere
Naon
Poblie
Bar Ass
Lountry
Letter of praise from Wilson to Vice President Marshall
The President writes to Vice President Marshall from the home here, expressing sincere appreciation for the Senate majority and praising the unity between House and Senate members. He notes the pleasure of the association growing with months and sends cordial congratulations and thanks. The letter was mailed here by Marshall’s secretary.
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Marshall
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Senate
Velleagwies
Underwooat
House
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Segaten
Wilson
Mr. Marshall
War Time to Call a Halt on Blockade by England Says Staats-Zeitung
The Staats-Zeitung argues the United States should end support for Britain's blockade of the Atlantic coast. It traces historical claims over naval authority, cites past conflicts from 1781 to 1814 and the Geneva award, and contends Britain seeks control of the seas. Herman Ridder critiques England’s actions and calls for a neutral stance.
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Staats-Zeitung
New York
Europe
United States
Atlantic
Great Britain
South
Britannia
Paria
London
Fineyland
Herman Ridder
Colombia
German Poet Wolfskehl Defends War In Apocalyptic Tone
French Courrier des Etats Unis cites Karl Wolfskehl letter defending German conduct in World War I. He grips for a solemn justification of the war and asserts the present triumph is human yet unprecedented. He argues destruction of European monuments could follow a last-ditch necessity, while lists regions hoping for Allied victory.
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New York
Romain Rolland
Gerhart Hauptmann
Karl Wolfskehl
Frankfort
Belgium
Rolland
Wolfskehr
Germany
Egainst
Europe
Metz
Strasbourg
Mulhausen
Posen
Galicia
Trieste
Trento
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Epirus
Aegeian Islands
Transylvania
Army and Navy officer changes and promotions list
The document records extensive officer movements among the Army and Navy including promotions, transfers, and appointments. It lists personnel by rank and corps, their new posts, and duties, with examinations for promotion at Washington and San Francisco, and details on ships, stations, and naval college assignments. It also notes movements of ocean steamers and ships such as the Adriatic and Europa entering or leaving ports.
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Eal
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Robert RO Ray Must
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Meneul Corps
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Theodore
Lystra Medical Corps
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Houston
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Ceeristle
Tennessee
Levis
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Corpa of Engineers
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Jewett
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Washington Barracks
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Batation of Engineers
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Mass
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Liverpool
Europa
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Bordeaux
Nieuw Amsterdam
Rotterdam
President Faces Deadlock as Congress Fails to Adjourn
Constitutional power lets the President adjourn Congress if Senate and House disagree on adjournment time. Cotton senators block adjournment over relief measures, provoking indignation and possible White House action. President waited at the Capitol, disappointed at the aborted plan and veto prospects loom for cotton relief bills.
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Senate
House
Union
Washington
White House
Capitol
Senate Chamber
Venezuelan diplomat voices impact of European war on trade
Venezuelan Minister Dominici says half of Venezuela’s trade is with France Germany and England and predicts a 60 percent drop in economic activity during the war. He warns civilization is at a standstill and will “blacken forever” the names of those responsible for the conflict.
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Sefior Dominici
Venezuela
United States
Spe
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France
Germany
England
Vene
Colombia Faces Trading Shift From War Disruptions
Senor Roberto Ancizar argues European conflict has closed markets Colombia relied on for gold ore emeralds coffee and other goods. He urges U S Senate approval of a treaty funding railroads canals wharves and warehouses to boost American sales and long term trade with Colombia.
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Republic
Columbia
United States
Aittle
American Senate
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Atlantic
Pacific
Filibuster Holds White House War Revenue Bill
Amid a party clash in Congress the filibuster blocks action as Southern leaders push currency amendments expanding bank credit in the Federal Reserve. House debate exhausted on these bills under a special rule after the war revenue measure was signed. The President stayed at the Capitol, hopeful cotton relief bills might pass.
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Capitol
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Congress
Bankers to Meet Paish on Cotton and Exchange
Conference will discuss foreign exchange market conditions and the international cotton problem. Sir George Paish and Ransil B. Blackett lead the session with prominent bankers from New York Philadelphia and Boston while Treasury and Federal Reserve officials participate. No specific plan yet. British aim to aid normal exchange conditions and cotton relief.
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Ransil B. Glackett
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McAdoo
H. P. Davidson
J. S. Alexander
A. H. Wiggin
Jacob H. Schiff
William Woodward
Samuel McRoberts
James Speyer
George Foster Peabody
Benjamin Strong
Gov. Hamlin
England Urges Recruits to Wed as War Widened Birth Rate Fears
London reports England follows Germany and Austria in promoting rapid marriages to counter wartime birth rate concerns. Bishops reduce marriage license fees. archbishop seeks stamp tax repeal. Army camps see daily weddings as 500000 recruits prepare for potential continent service.
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Germany
Washington Post
London
Austria
Canterbury
Church of England
Great Britain
Duwesan
Empire
Kitchener
Archbishop of Canterbury
Americans urged to link Colombia growth with railroads and trade
The writer argues for U S engagement in Colombia mirroring Britain’s 19th century Argentine expansion. It stresses American capital, canal access, and shared prosperity, warning that failure to act would cede advantage to Europe amid the war. El Salvador and Central America tied to U S trade growth.
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Latin America
Orenon
Pase
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