Lodge Speaks on Brownsville Shootings in Senate
Washington December 16 Senator Lodge delivered a forceful address on the Brownsville affair asserting beyond doubt the guilt of the Negro soldiers and opposing any act to restore discharged men to the army. He cited evidence from the Penrose court martial and other inquiries to support the claim that soldiers of the 25th Infantry conducted the shooting in Brownsville on August 13, 1906.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senator Lodge
Brownsville
Senate
Lodge
Senate Committee
Penrose
Citizens’ Committee
25Th Infantry
Fort Brown
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
25Th United States Infantry
Sth Infantry
Ledge
Blackoom
Purdy
7Th Infantry
Orn
Diers
Springfield rifles tied to Brownsville case cited in Senate debate
Testimony linked bullets and shells found in Brownsville to Springfield new model rifles, with experts noting uniform evidence and possible rifle substitution. Senator Lodge condemned race politics in the case as a matter of military discipline and urged fair treatment for soldiers, while supporting measures to restore innocents to the army. Debate delayed re enlistment action until after Christmas.
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Brownsville
Army of the
Lodge
United States
House of Representatives
South
Pennsylvania Railroad Unveils All Steel Passenger Coaches
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports over two hundred all steel passenger coaches dining cars baggage and mail cars in operation east of Pittsburgh. These modern cars feature a solid steel framework fireproofed interiors cement floors electric lighting and crucially no woodwork to enhance safety and cleanliness.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Standard of America
Lawmaker Mr. For Seeks January 4 Session Talk
Mr For planned to discuss the pending bills and intended to bring the subject up as soon as possible after the January 4 convening.
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For
Foraker Wins Point in Brownsville Detectives Clash
Senate adopts Foraker resolution asking the Secretary of War for information on detectives used to pursue Brownsville suspects. The measure hinges on a 1893 statute barring government use of private agencies like Pinkerton, a provision long disregarded but not repealed.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Foraker
Secretary of War
Brownsville
Senate
Pinkerton
District of Columbia
Hoke Smith
Secretary of the Interior
House Rules Changes Move Toward Committee Reform
Washington December 16. A mass meeting of insurgents was held as the House considered rules changes. Colonel Hepburn Iowa chair announced a plan to modify committee selection and reserve one day weekly for committee calls similar to the District of Columbia day for bills. The compromise rejects a steering committee to pick panels.
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Washington
House
Hepburn
Iowa
District of Columbia
Terry Has Opposition over United States Assistant Treasurer Nomination
Washington reports the Senate Finance Committee has delayed the George S. Terry nomination to the United States Assistant Treasurer post after concerns arose from reports about him. The President may withdraw the nomination or nominate another, following pressure from Republican National Committee treasurer George R. Sheldon.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
George S. Terry
New York
United States
Hamilton Fish
Senate Committee On Finance
Terry
Senate
Plimley
George R. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt to propose DC government reform this week
President Roosevelt will send a message to Congress this week outlining changes to the District of Columbia government. The plan reportedly follows James B. Reynolds's general proposal and report, recommending abolition of the triumvirate executive and the creation of a single executive.
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District of Columbia
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
James B. Reynolds
Huntington Wilson Named Minister and Phillips as Assistant Secretary
The President nominated Huntington Wilson of Illinois as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Rum and Servia and Diplomatic Agent to Bulgaria. William Phillips of Massachusetts was named Third Assistant Secretary of State. John A Holmes nominated for postal service purchasing agent. Reston reports Phillips is about twenty seven, Harvard graduate, not married.
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Senate
Rum
Servia
Bulgaria
Huntington Wilson
Olinois
William Phillips
Massachusetts
Arizona
Joseph H. Kibbey O
John A. Holmes
Postal Service
William E. Cochran
Reston
Harvard of
J. ©. Phillips
Boston
Wenham
Mass
Rate Regulation Political Move In Kansas City Hearing
Senator La Follette was invoked during the Kansas City rate hearing causing a clash between counsel for St Paul Railway and the state’s attorney. William Fallis argued that La Follette’s Wisconsin campaign notes reflect rate comparisons with Iowa. The dispute ended when Judge McPherson intervened and halted the controversy.
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Kansas City, Mo
la Follette
Wisconsin
Kansas City
William Fallis
St. Paul
Iowa
la Foldette
Fllis
F. H. Lehman
Filis
Lehman
McPherson
Duty on foreign yachts sparks tariff hearing plea
At the tariff hearing Judge J E Payson urged a substantial duty on foreign built bulk yachts brought by American citizens. He argued royal yachts avoid duties on cabinets china silver and uniforms and sail under American ownership while avoiding pilotage and inspection. Other witnesses urged protections for tobacco lace acids and goatskins.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
J. E. Payson
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
American Shipbuilding
New York
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
Supreme Court
America
Vanderbilt
United States
Payson
Atlantic
North Star
George J. Gould
Joseph Pulitzer
Liberty
Judge Payson
F. B. Hamilton
A. B. Carrington
G. Mosley
Danville
O. T. Zinckeisen
B. L. Crouch
Corpus Christi
Tex
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporaton
Census Bill Kept Near House Form Despite Patronage Critiques
The Senate Census Committee moves to report the bill with little change from the House version. A Civil Service exam for census job candidates was rejected to avoid alienating patronage. Director North’s contract-for-printing proposal also failed, despite potential savings. The House conferees are deemed unlikely to accept it. The bill should be reported to the Senate soon.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senate Committee On Census
House
North
Congress
Director North
Government Printing Office
House Conferrees
Senate
House Debates Penal Code Revision and Mails Prohibition
Washington December 16 The House spent most of its session on revising the penal laws with debate on amendments. The Garrett amendment banning mailing information on futures was defeated. An amendment making it illegal to deposit or ship intoxicating liquors through the mails was adopted. A pending provision would identify intoxicants carried interstate amid lengthy debate.
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Washington
House of Representatives
United States
Garrett
Fire destroys government records at Geological Survey building
A blaze in the Geological Survey building in Washington destroyed records charts maps and photographs valued at more than 20 000 dollars. Firemen quickly controlled the flames preventing spread toward nearby Ebbitt House and the Post and Times newspaper plants.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Ebbitt
Post
Times
Local Democrats dispute claim over Bryan mule gain record
Mount Vernon Illinois December 16 local Democrats challenge Allegheny County Maryland's assertion it earned W J Bryan's trick mule for the largest Democratic gain. They say Marion County vote rose 60 percent this year versus 19 percent claimed by Allegheny due to a 2 percent gain.
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Mount Vernon
Ill
Allegheny County
W. J Bryan
Marion County
Holiday and Exposition Displays Fill Furnishing Arts Gallery
Crowds tour six splendid expositions at the Furnishing Arts show near the House Palatial. Free public viewing with gifts starting at $0.60 to $2.50 in various galleries. Notable items include oriental rugs, leather art, glass, objets d art, and lamps. Books and art volumes are advertised with prices and bindings from London publishers.
Secretary Root Defends Open Door Policy Before Senate Panel
Secretary of State Root testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee praising the open door and the administration’s diplomatic notes with Japan. He linked current policy to the Monroe Doctrine and Hay’s open door stance in Manchuria, while noting possible resistance from Senator Bacon. Root urged confirmation of commissioners to the Japanese exposition with salaries arranged to begin before the event or limited pay for one nominee, likely Loomis, before 1914.
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Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Japan
Great Britain
Hay
Manchuria
Root
Committee
State Department
Bacon
Secretary of State
United States
Loomis
Judge Hundley Confirmed for Northern District of Alabama
Washington December 16 The nomination of Oscar R Hundley to be United States Judge for the Northern District of Alabama has been confirmed. The event marks a significant judicial appointment details pending final steps.
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Washington
Oscar R. Hundley
United States
Alabama
Senate Confirms Handley and Thayer in Push for Court Appointments
The Senate confirmed Judge Handley after two years of service on recess appointments. Rufus H. Thayer of Washington was also confirmed as the judge of the United States Court for China, succeeding Judge L. R. Wilfley.
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Senate
Handley
Rufus H. Thayer
Washington
United States Court For China
L. R. Wilfley
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