No Rate Legislation Passed This Session Declared
Washington February 21 The senate today passed the military academy appropriation bill and began consideration of the Indian appropriation bill. Senator Elkins said it would be impossible to secure railroad rate legislation this session as only ten days remain. The Isthmian Canal bill was taken up and a meeting planned to advance it. The Swayne impeachment hearing resumed with witnesses and procedural debates, while witnesses for the defense outlined delays and the need for orderly testimony.
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Washington
Senate
Military Academy
Elms
Committee of Interstate Commerce
Congress
Higgins
Swayne
Fudge
Elkins
Auins Iy
Carmack
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Heneid
United States
Tom
Palner
Hygiging
Delaware
Syawne
Pensacola
Blount
Albany 10 Get Federal Court
Washington reports a bill creating a southwestern division of Georgia's southern district with Albany as center. The measure establishes terms of the circuit and district courts at Albany on the third Mondays of June and December, designates Baker Calhoun Dougherty Lee Mitchell and Worth counties in the new division, and allows transfer of pending cases while ensuring court facilities are provided at government expense.
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Washington
Bacon
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Georgia
Albany
House
Baker
Calhoun Dougherty
Lee
Mitchell
Worth
Statehood Bill Still in Mess
Washington, February 21. No agreement reached in the senate tangle over the statehood bill. Beveridge did not move to present the house request for conferees. Debates over representation and conferees continued with conferences on both sides. Republicans signaled openness to the Foraker Amendment for a separate Arizona and New Mexico vote, while Democrats remained out of the potential accord. Unanimous consent is needed to carry the plan forward.
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Washington
Senate
Beveridge
House
Friends of the Committee
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indiana
Willlning
Foraker
Taxlan
Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure Promises Free Trial Offer
A cartridge of claims for Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure touts a free trial with a dollar deposit, offering a complete remedy for rheumatism. The advertisement emphasizes a German chemical ingredient, extensive testing, and a nationwide push to persuade readers to request a free three dollar package through mail order.
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Tore
Germany
Thle Ohemeat
Shoop
Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops Cure All Ailments
An old time remedy ad touts Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops as providing immediate relief for coughs colds sore throats and bronchitis. Sold for 25 cents at druggists with the claim of quick cures and general health benefits.
Seek to Secure Necessary Funds Seek to Secure Necessary Funds
Senators Clay and Foster move to fund a study of foreign cotton demand. President Roosevelt supports early investigation and aims to secure an appropriation this session. They plan to amend current bills if quick action is blocked, targeting foreign consumption prospects for 1907 and beyond.
Merger Rumor Flatly Denied by Tennessee Coal and Iron Board
New York February 21 The board of directors of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company in a city meeting denied reports of negotiations to merge with southern iron firms. The statement notes no authorization for such talks and that officers are unaware of any negotiations. A Wall Street report claimed a syndicate had control of the company and discussed a merger with other southern iron companies.
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New York
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Southern Tron
Wall Street
Joseph H. Hoadley
Tennessee Coal and Stan
Southern
Seine
Headiey
Senate Debates Postponement Of Rail Legislation
Washington February 2 The Senate committee on interstate commerce reached no definite conclusion on postponing rail legislation this session. Hearings will continue Thursday with Stuyvesant Fish and others invited. The panel split over Esch Townsend and related measures, adjourned without a vote as Dolliver urged daily meetings and action. The president favors delay and a recess investigation into rate legislation.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Congress
Kean
Elkins
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central Railroad
Dolilve
Inga
House
Custom
Ang
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dolliver
Clapp
Foste
Louisiana
Camack
Elis
Newlands
Keane
Dulliver
Carmack
Foster
McLaurin
Philippine Bill Passes House Amid Tariff Debates
The House approved the Philippine tariff largely as reported, with Democratic amendments intended to free certain goods defeated. An effort to free cotton and related products failed, while attempts to curb opium imports and adjust cotton duties were discussed. The session included a push to reburn Civil War battle flags and adjournment to follow.
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Washington
House
Payne
New York
Philippine Commission
Bayne
Notinisfere
Philippines
United States
Mesera
Webb
Gir. Cooper
Texas
Dan
Tomorow
France Honors Steinway Cross Of Legion Of Honor For Steinway
Charles H. Steinway president of Steinway & Sons received the cross of the Legion of Honor from the French government. The award was transmitted to him by the French consul general in New York. The piece adds to Steinway Sons' list of foreign honors alongside the Red Eagle and the Order of the Lion from other rulers.
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Legion of Honor
New York
Charles H. Steinway
Stenway & Sons
Tits Adie
Steinway Sons
Turkey
Minority row in Delaware Senate caucus clash
In Dover Delaware February 21 delegates in the legislature caucused for United States senator. Willard Laubury secured the Democratic nomination 12 to 9 then walkouts pivoted support toward James Hughes. Joint-session tally showed no choice as votes remained split among Wh kn Dupont Coleman Marshall and others.
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Dever
Del
United States
Jett
Willard Lauisbury
James Hughes
Hteam
A. Dupont
Coleman
George W. Marshall
Lon Wena
Wiliam Sauloburg
James D. Hughes
Missouri
Jefferson City
Missour
Ag Fohows
Temporary injunction halts sale of soldier colony properties
Special Macon Feb 21 Judge Emory Speer grants a temporary order restraining the sale of properties owned by the South Georgia Building and Investment Company of Fitzgerald amid a suit by Thomas Matthews a British subject residing in Canada. The petition alleges a conspiracy by three receivers to sell the colony assets for 19 600 dollars without court approval. Defendants must appear Feb 27 to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed. A separate note mentions a Washington’s birthday drill and dance by Volunteers tomorrow night.
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Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Emory Speer
South Georgia Building and Investment Company
Fitzgerald
Thomas ‘Matthews
Great Britain
Province of Columbia
Dominion of Canada
Matthews
Superior Court
Irwin County
American Tribune Soldiery Colony Company
Soldier' Colony
Georgia Building and Investment Company
United States
Washington
Guttenberker
Lyrians
Platt Sues Over 68 000 Gift. Case Dismissed in Court
New York report states octogenarian John R. Platt's suit against Hannah Elms claiming she must return 68 000 given over 25 years was dismissed by Justice O Gorman for lack of evidence of threats or coercion. Also notes Macon items: Eugene Anderson elected secretary of the Macon Fair Association, involuntary bankruptcy filing against BF Finch, Judge Speer to deliver prize at Vinevilla school, and Sanders Walker killed in a Central of Georgia rail yard incident.
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Justice O'Gorman
Platt
New York
John R. Platt
Hannah Elms
O Gorman
Tnetice
United States Court
Macon Trunk Company
Anderson
J L. Vrays
Macon, Go
Spectal
BF Finch
Jeffersonville
National Footing Company
Corporation of Chicago
Jacob Cohen and Son
Peterburg
Kernstle Furniture Company
Kernsville
Tudge
Washington
University of Chicago
Vinevilla School
Ogiethorpe
Nathaniel Macon
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sanders Walker
Macon
Central of Georgia Rilway
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Commerce Committee
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Sumat
Dr.Shoop
Niewera Per Brerivve
Warans
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Clay
Roosevelt
Afl
T. C. and
I. People
Bayonne
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Amt
Fouce
France
Steinway
Little State
Nicaringhaus
Pettijoho
Cluett, Peabody & Co, K
Arrow
Mont & Chandon
Moet & Chandon
Bonfort
Messrs. Geo. A. Kessier & Co
Brush Subject
Canada
Hannah Elias
All Druggista
Spaper Halhive
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