Wind River Reservation Opening Debated by Wyomings Senators
Wyoming Senators press to open the Wind River Shoshone reservation as part of the Indian appropriation bill. The plan faces House defeat due to a Boysen land claim, while Warren and Stewart push amendments and a conference report delays. Des Moines and other Iowa sites receive public building funds, with Nebraska and South Dakota allocations noted. Dr. Bates joins the Board of Pension Examiners for Saline County.
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Washington
Omaha
Wneb
St. Louis
Nebraska
Grand Island
York
Des Moines
Shenandoah
Clarinda
Atlantic
South Dakota
Mitchell
Watertown
Huron
Deadwood
Bates
Crete
Neh
Hinshaw
Board of
Pension Examiners
Saline County
Vics
W. S. Love
Clark
Wyoming
Congress
Wind River Reservation
Warren
Committee On
Indiian Affairs
Senate
Asmus Boysen
Council Bluffs
Senator Warren
Boysen
James McLaughlin
United States
Bard and Indian Schools in Congress Debate
Washington notes Senator Bard moved to direct the secretary of the interior to provide a full statement of all contracts for Indian education since January and copies of petitions, applications, papers, and Justice Department opinions on authority for denominational school contracts. The measure seeks appropriations and related actions affecting tribal education and missionary care.
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Washington
Bard
Mey
Internat Fe
Furnigh
Aran
Department
De‘arment of Justice
Executive Department
Congress
Rosebud Bill Signed Extends Settlement Deadline
The Rosebud bill was signed extending homesteaders settlement time. The new deadline is May, with Americans in the Rosebud reservation affected by the measure. The act changes settlement dates and shifts dates for final compliance and related obligations.
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Washington
Priccidental
Rosebud
Boyt Gahita
Fragmented OCR Note on Road Denial and Policy Debate
A garbled OCR fragment discusses road denial, policy questions, and a public debate. It references Willidie Ro, Tarot style phrasing, and various unclear names. The readable elements hint at a local governance dispute and stalled timelines without concrete dates or outcomes.
Statehood bill clash stalls Oklahoma New Mexico bid
Republican conference rejects any deviation from the House statehood plan for Oklahoma and Indian Territory and New Mexico and Arizona. The 112 to 38 vote affirms insistence on the House bill provisions as the basis for any conference or action. Speakers included Cannon Dalzell Tawney and Rodey urged concurrent Senate action.
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Washington
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Congress
House
Indian Territory
Ari
Senate
Cannan
Dalzell
Sibley
Tawney
Rodey
M. M
Representiative
Dalzett
Hamison
Mich
Committee On Territories
McGuire
Okla
Cannon
Hepburn
Burkett
Needham
Brick
Gains
Pass Rate Bill Regulates Freight Rates Passed by House
After days of debate the House approved the Esch Townsend bill by 326 to 17 to regulate freight rates. Supporters highlighted its merits while critics argued the Hepburn bill was stronger. final remarks included praise for the majority plan and pointed defense of actions amid heated rhetoric.
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Washington
House
Republcans
Messrs. Williams
Missouri
and Hepburn
Iowa
Afr. Williams
Yepsurn
Scripbiers
Me Willinings
Miss
Cktiel
DHL
Monroe Doctrine Ratification Debate Affects San Domingo Pact
Washington reports that a formal protocol linking U S revenues from San Domingo to Morales government faces ratification by both the U S Senate and the Dominican congress. The session notes that the policy aims to preserve the Monroe doctrine and ensure payment of claims, with revenue control proposed for administration.
Land fraud indictments tied to public land case in Wheeler county
Portland report states United States Attorney John H. Hall and nine others face federal indictment in a Wheeler county land fraud scheme. The charge alleges obstructing public land use, threats of violence, and intimidation to remove settled households, with Congressmen Harmann and others named among defendants tied to Water Creek land and lumber concerns.
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Portland
Ore
Eix
United States
John H. Hall
Grand Jury
United States District Attorney
Hall
Wheeler County
Attorney Hall
Binger Harmann
Clark &.Loomis
Water Creek
Meldrum
Akselites
Bartog
Oklahoma bid talks amid statehouse pressure
Fragmentary report shows lawmakers weighing a state bid decision amid tensions. Key officials from Oklahoma and related agencies discuss proposed terms, with uncertainty over final approval and timing.
Will Ivite New Kids
Fragmentary OCR text appears to report on a local event involving inviting new children or youths to an activity. The readable names and places are obscured, making specifics unclear but suggesting a community gathering or meeting with referenced dates and local figures.
Gen Lew Wallace Dead at 78 in Crawfordsville Indiana
General Lew Wallace, former minister to Turkey and veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars, died at his Crawfordsville home after years of illness. Surrounded by family, his last words expressed readiness to meet his maker as he passed quietly. No funeral plans yet announced.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Gene Lew Wallace
Ben Bain
Turkey
Wallace
Henry Wallace
Indianapolis
Qrick
Dislike the Arrangement Washington Cable News
Cable messages from San Domingo reach Washington and the state and navy departments. Lieutenant Commander Leiner, from Detroit, is said to have set himself up as customs collector at Monte Cristi. No disturbance reported. some Dominican readers oppose Morales. Dillingham disputes a New York article on Santo Domingo and denies U S control of customs houses on February 1 or 2 or after January 20 or February 5 under the protocol.
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Washington
State
Navy
San Domingo
Leiner
Detroit
Monti Cristi
Morales
Wlonti
Dilingham
Santo Domingo
New York
Santon Domingo
Abbott
United States
Dillingham and Sanchez
Esch Townsend Rail Rate Bill Draws Presidential Review
Washington reports President Roosevelt approves the Esch Townsend railroad freight rate bill but voices desire for stronger private car line provisions. Rep Babcock of Wisconsin and Sen McComas of Maryland discussed the bill with the president. The president aims to push Senate action this session when the measure arrives there.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Babcock
Wis
McComas
Senate
Resignation Requested for Northern District Tax Official
Washington dispatch reports James A. Sammis internal revenue collector for the northern district of Tuwa has been asked to resign after permitting a deputy to divide illicity with another deputy Lam brether in violation of law.
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Washington
James A. Sammis
Internal Revenue
Tuwa
Sammis
Lambrether
New Orleans Man Plans U S Cotton Commission Move
NEW ORLEANS an ex US official Lenny Melaurin of South Carolina, chairman of the committee appointed by the Southam Interstate Cotton Convention, will visit President Roosevelt to urge forming a commission to promote American cotton in Orient and undeveloped markets. He notes China could be induced to use American cotton, with an estimated 20,000,000 bales possible.
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New Orleans
United States
Lenny Melaurin
South Carolin
Southam
Roosevelt
Behind the Records Postmaster Renard Faces Probe
A Washington report shows postmaster Renard under scrutiny over wage and receipt records. A Supreme Court inquiry examines whether funds were padded and if deposits and salaries were properly obtained, with questions about the roles of various officials and witnesses.
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Washington
Renard
Nat
Baity
Cranphroller
UO Bobs Giott Babies
Welling
Anc Tava
Hele Telemds
Selielt
Taft orders unbiased army reports on anti-canteen law
Secretary Taft transmits a war department circular to officers citing Representative Littlefield’s anti-canteen amendment and urging fact based, impartial annual reports. He warns against bias that could skew conclusions and stresses obedience to authority while backing the post exchange plan with beer and light wines.
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Washington
War Department
Army
Secretary of War
Littlefield
Maxine
Taft
Canteen
Commodiaus Post Exchange
Congress
Senate OKs 25000 for Lewis and Clarke Exposition
Springfield report says the senate approved an appropriation of 25000 dollars for state representation at the Lewis and Clarke exposition in Portland. The action covers travel lodging and display costs as the state seeks a prominent presence at the event.
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Springfield
Senate
Portland
Senate panel to study railroad rates during vacation
A Kean of New Jersey measure would let the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee examine railroad rate legislation over the summer. The plan, backed by many senators, envisions refining the Esch Townsend bill to include private car lines, with a report expected in October or early November and possible extra sessions if the president agrees. The Interstate Commerce Commission will meet Saturday to discuss the resolution as debate over timing and immediate action continues.
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Senate Committee
Washington
Senate
Kean
New Jersey
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rail Train Wreck Near Melbourne Iowa Kills Two
On the morning of the 9th an engine and seven cars derailed after a broken rail, plunging through a bridge near Melbourne Iowa. The double header most engines crossed safely. two men were killed and a shooter wounded. Victims named include Robert Marsh of Down riding as passenger and C A Morris the brakeman, most residents at Council Bluffs.
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Iowa
Omala
Melbourne
Robert Marsh
Down
C. A. Morris
Uuunecil Bluffs
In Both Houses Naval and District Bills Face Congress
Washington notes that the naval appropriation bill opens Monday after D C legislation. Debate will cover armor contracts submarines and torpedoes with four days likely for action. Senate focus shifts between the Swayne impeachment and appropriations while a separate session honors Senator Hoar of Massachusetts. Interstate Commerce assigns hearings including the Atlantic ports differential case for April 4 in this city.
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Washington
House
District of Columbia
Srcoads
Senate
Swayne
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Lawrence
Lovering
Mass
Gilett
Thayer
Sullivan
Green
Roberts
McNary
Powers
Kelliher
Tirell
Clark and DeArmond
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic
Russian War Losses Summary From First Year Report
St Petersburg reports official first year war returns showing 130,439 through hospitals northward, with 1,710 officers wounded and 1,807 sick. 53,850 wounded and 72,581 sick. 4,007 died in hospitals. 6,474 wounded and 11,248 sick invalided. 9,429 returned to Russia. 21,554 still in hospitals. Over 77,000 presumably returned to ranks. Killed in battle estimated 40,000 to 50,000.
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ST. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Russia
Philippine Tariff Bill Advances From Ways and Means
The House Ways and Means committee endorsed a favorable report on the Philippine tariff bill, a complete revision of duties on imports from all countries. The Philippine commission schedules were left largely unchanged. An attempt to grant absolute free trade for articles previously bought from the United States and to cut rice duties failed. No party division occurred on reporting the bill.
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House Committee On Ways and Means
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Att
Wiliams
Migs
United States
Russian Strength in Field Near Shakhe to Harbin
TOKLO reports from Jiao Yang Place the total Russian force between the Shakhe river and Harbin at 40 000, with 280 000 on the front line. Prisoners and dead show lack of shoes and winter clothing, some officers wearing Chinese shoes. Cold exposure is driving sickness among Russians. Later estimates from Heikoutai put losses at 25 000.
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Jiao Yang
Shakhe River
Harbin
Heikoutai
Humber
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Monroe Noctrine
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West Indies
South
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States Senate
Hitchcock
Uintah
Wastieng TE
Peri OG Qoiys
al Dhe
Tid
Apoigaenel
Atte Staee
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Heines
Wayne Tine
Peta Walt Page
Ted
Lee Balke
Gen
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
House Committee
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