Message of Roosevelt urges tighter immigration tests and federal control
President Roosevelt's message to the 10th Congress calls for federal custody of certain interstate operations, stricter immigrant screening, and possible constitutional changes. It advocates reenacting Chinese exclusion, strengthening merchant marine, government reclamation of arid lands, safeguards against crises, and increased navy while pursuing forest preservation and broader overseas governance. It also supports protectionist policy, reciprocity, expanded ICC power, and Philippines franchise legislation.
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Maine
Alabama Delegation Seeks Rifts in Fifty Seventh Congress
Washington December 3 The Alabama delegation has secured good seats in Congress with Richardson and Bankhead in first choice positions. Other Alabama members cluster behind. Speaker Henderson expected to announce Rules Committee chair soon with Underwood a likely choice for leader. Bowie plans to introduce a bill on Alabama public lands for common schools later this week. Ex Governor Johnston of Alabama is in the city on private business. Captain McDonald favored for brigadier general among nominees. Taylor of Ohio to chair Committee No. 1 over Spears vs Burnett case. committee personnel to be announced before holiday recess.
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Alabama
Richardson
Bankhead
Representative Richardson
Henderson
Committee On Rules
Representative Underwood
Bowie
Bama
Mwe
Johnston
J. B. McDonald
McDonald
Taylor
Ohio
Chaiman
Charleston Exposition Opens With Nation’s Endorsement
President Roosevelt in the telegraph room signaled the Charleston Exposition opening. Delegates and Senators McLaurin Tillman and Hilcott attended with officials and reporters. Charleston hosted ceremonies, parade of federal forces, veterans, and a president’s greeting as the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition began amid a holiday.
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McLaurin
Tillman
Hilcott
Charleston
Cortelyou
United States
South Carolina
Go, send or telephone to RK. O. Watson for your coal
A compact classifieds line urging readers to contact RK. O. Watson for coal purchases by sending, calling, or visiting or reaching him by telephone for coal supplies.
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RK. O. Watson
Dixie Hardware Co Full Tin Ware and Cutlery Supply
Dixie Hardware Co offers a full stock of tin ware pot ware and table cutlery for household and shop use. The store emphasizes readiness and variety for daily needs and special occasions.
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Dixie Hardware Co
Fifty seventh Congress opens with speaker election and parade
Washington December three marked the first session of the fifty seventh Congress. The House organized under precedent with Speaker Henderson sworn in by General Bingham. The roll call named Henderson 190, Richardson 149, Stark 1, Comings 1. Committees escorted Henderson to the chair.
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House of Representatives
House le Cambrens
General Bingham
Clark
Henderson
Richardson
Stark
New York
Messrs
Stark and Comings
Deadly attack ends. wife cured by new Life Pills
Winchester Tud resident M. M. Austin notes his wife fell ill and doctors could not help her until Dr. King's New Life Pills were used. The pills are praised for stomach and liver troubles, constipation, and headaches. Available at MecBrieash Drug Co's store for 25 cents.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
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