Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 116, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1912 — Taft Signed Fenton Bill Before Midnight Saturday, [ARTICLE]

Taft Signed Fenton Bill Before Midnight Saturday,

Shortly before midnight Saturday night Representative Adair was called out of bed by a telephone message thar > the President would be pleased to hare him come and witness the affixing of the executive’s signatures to the Mil to Increase the pensions of old soldiers. He the invitation and-was one qf.tb£Se present when a flashlight photograph was taken, showing, the President in the act of signing the bill. Adair had charge of pension legislation In the house and was one of The conferees who put the bill in its final shape. Calling Cards, printed or engraved, correct stas sad type, at this office. .