Fight Over Post Office Tariff Bill In House Debate
In the House, a heated session focused on the postoffice appropriation and the special mail facilities. Debates featured members from Georgia Mississippi and Pennsylvania with sharp exchanges over tariff reform and federal subsidies. The vote on recommitting and striking provisions continued as adjournment came at 3:30 pm with pending motions to cut special mail facilities and eliminate associated grants.
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Jealous rage seizes on Queen Alexandra at Windsor party
London February 4 All England hovers over the Windsor announcement that King Edward will miss parts of the Devonshire house party at Chatsworth due to a feverish illness. The queen’s objection to inviting certain ladies led to the king yielding and staying away, while he later appeared well at Windsor planting a commemorative tree.
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Ship swallowed by sea in Pacific mystery storm
San Francisco February 4 The Alameda that arrived from Honolulu reports sighting a distress signal from a square rigger during a January 3 night storm. In under ten minutes the vessel vanished, believed swallowed by the sea. The disabled ship may have been the Florence, an American vessel about sixty days from Tacoma to Honolulu.
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Conferees Near Agreement on Commerce Department Plan
Washington February 4 The Senate and House conferees on the proposed commerce department continued talks today seeking to include the Interstate Commerce Commission. They adjourned without a final agreement though 20 formal differences were adjusted. A Nelson amendment addition, requiring the secretary to oversee corporations’ information gathering and to reach beyond U S borders, may be accepted.
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Giant rail deal linked Rock Island in Pacific talks
Information from semi officials indicates an alliance or agreement has been entered between Union Pacific and Southern Pacific interests and the Rock Island railroad. Details are few as principals won’t discuss, with Rock Island directors including Reid Leeds Moore and financier backing from First National Bank and Kuhn Loeb.
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Mercer Seeks New Federal Building for Atlanta
Hon David Metres chairman of the Public Buildings committee says Atlanta should secure a congressional appropriation for a new post office and federal building. A congressional delegation touring the city expressed strong support, noting the present building’s congestion and poor dignity while Atlanta officials and residents push for modernization.
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Delegation Pressing for Post Office in Atlanta Trip Remarks
The group including Mercer of Nebraska and other officials viewed the Atlanta post office question with similar views to Mr Mercer while noting that routing through Congress is needed. The party planned a New Orleans inspection trip with Howell and the committee arranging entertainment as the train departed after eight.
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Hanna Bids Millions For Negro Support in Pension Bill
Senator Marcus Hanna backs a bill to pension ex slaves, offering $200 bounty and monthly payments by age group, with further provisions for dependents and guardians. The move is viewed as political, tied to 1904 presidential efforts, and followed by opposition and scrutiny from Roosevelt supporters and past pension campaigns.
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Senate Sparks Over Statehood Bill In Sharp Exchange
Washington February 4. Sharp words heated the Senate as Gallinger and Beveridge clashed during McKean opposite the statehood bill. Beveridge accused obstruction, Gallinger called it deliberate and pernicious. Lodge Quay and others joined, humor masking underlying tensions as the bill’s fate loomed. The debate touched on representation and procedure, with a new agriculture building cost set at 1500001. The session ended after an executive meeting and adjournment. Roosevelt invited to unveil Maryland soldiers monument at Orchard Knob. July unveiling planned. president considering invitation.
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Trust Companies of New York to Raise Reserve Requirement
The Clearing House association recommended amendments to the regulation for New York trust companies. A reserve of 5 percent to begin, rising to 7 12 percent and then 16 percent, would be required for all member banks. A definite decision is set for next Wednesday.
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Hundred Men Caught Gaming in West Thirty First Street Raid
Police raided a West Thirty first Street gambling house and pool room trapping about one hundred men. Officers battered the front door and cordoned the area as John Willams alleged keeper and four dealers were arrested. An informant from Chicago said he lost several hundred dollars in the place.
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Weather and regional news wrap and local notices
Forecast for Georgia notes colder Thursday and Friday with fair conditions and variable winds. Local items report Atlanta hoping for a million dollar appropriation, pump station needs, and Shriners events. Also covered are a murder conviction in Rome, a failed Home sale postponement, and various political and domestic incidents across the region.
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