Additions to Body of Laws by the 60th Congress
The article reviews the 60th Congress under Republican control noting major legal additions and treaties. It highlights financial policy, militia integration, tariff readjustment, international justice, naval expansion, veterans and labor measures, and placeholders for future action. It praises party discipline and competence while urging continued GOP majorities.
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Tribune
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Republican Party
National Monetary Commission
Pearl Harbor
Marine Corps
Army
Philippines
Anos Commission
Senate rule changes end filibuster in indeterminate session
Washington May 31 Senate changes to quorum counting and debate limits end indefinite filibuster risk. Burkett notes three interpretations curb prolonged speeches and intermission by a speaker becomes impossible after two yields. Reed era quo and prior practice cited as shift toward decisive legislation.
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Senate
Burkett
Nebraska
Thomas B. Reed
House of Representatives
Reed
la Follette
Pulp Investigation to Run Through Congressional Recess
Washington May 31 The wond pulp and print paper investigating committee of the House will continue its inquiries during Congress recess. Chairman Mann plans to gather statistical data from the Census Bureau and Labor Department, appoint subcommittees to visit mills, and possibly travel to Canada to study pulp wood conditions. Additional letters go to publishers and manufacturers to secure information for the panel.
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House
Congress
Mann
Census Bureau
Department of Labor
Canada
Fairbanks Couple Leave Washington for Indianapolis
Washington May 31 The Vice President and Mrs Charles W Fairbanks departed Washington at 340 p m for Indianapolis and will remain at their homes there indefinitely.
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Washington
Charlies W. Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Peary Seeks $25,000 More for North Pole Bid
Commander Robert E Peary raises $50,900 for Arctic voyage aboard the Roosevelt to plant American colors at the North Pole. He has received $25,000 from supporters and expects to depart by July 1. Peary, who has spent about $80,000 of his own funds, outlines ship and sledge plans, crew from Newfoundland, a 2 to 250 dog team, and propulsion changes for safer passage. He hopes to reach the pole within about fifteen months, by October 1909, subject to funding and ice conditions.
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the Tribune
Washington
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Castle
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Greenland
Crocker Land
Etah
World Plague Warned By Surgeon General Wyman
The Tribune reports Surgeon General Wyman warns of a global plague spread since 184 in China. From 1896 to 1997 the disease reached many regions, with millions of cases and deaths. warns international warfare, rodent control, and oil-based flea prevention. Ports urged to unload plague ships away from shore until rats are eliminated.
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Washington
Wyman
China
India
Japan
Turkey
Russia
Africa
Europe
Austria
Portugal
United States
Pacific
Bombay
Calcutta
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The
Tribune
Swedish King Gustaf and Queen Arrive in Berlin
King Gustaf of Sweden and the Queen arrived in Berlin for a royal visit. The Emperor hosted a state dinner and praised close German Swedish ties and growing trade. The King thanked the Emperor and spoke of ongoing cooperation and the Baltic and North Sea agreements strengthening relations.
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Sweden
Germany
North Sea
Baltic
Plague Still Spreads As La Guayra Port Closes
Willemstad reports La Guayra port remains closed due to new plague cases. Caracas notes fear of spread despite Castro's decree to reopen interior traffic tomorrow. Daily cases continue at La Guayra, prompting ongoing concern from officials.
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Willemstad
Caracas
Willemstar
Castro
Killings at Oakfield Church Shocks Wisconsin Town
In Oakfield Wisconsin May 31 Grant Poole thirty five shot and killed Mrs E H Orvis as she shook hands with Methodist pastor Sabin Halsey at the vestibule door Poole fired three shots one striking the heart and killing her instantly Poole fled but was arrested later The motive appears to be unrequited affection toward Grace Orvis the daughter of the murdered woman.
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Wis
Grant Poole
E. H. Orvis
Sabin Halsey
Poole
Mrs. Orvis
Mr. Halsey
Grace Orvis
Mexico's Tough Trip Through West Indian Cyclone
The steamship Mexico arrived a day late from Havana after a twenty four hour gale off Cape Lookout and Frying Pan Shoals Lightship. The vessel battled seas up to eighty miles per hour, lost wireless gear, and flooded saloon decks while passing four large four masted schooners. The Charles S Hirsch from Savannah was sighted among them and Bradford attempted contact with no reply.
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Havana
Cape Lookout
Frying Pan Shoals
Charles S. Hirsch
Savannah
Fruiter
Bradford
Hirsch
Education progress in Japan despite arms spend
In the thirty third annual report the Japanese Minister of State for Education shows long term gains in compulsory schooling. Since 35 years of effort, 1905 data reveal 22 289 schools with 5 841 303 students and 131 530 teachers. By age 10 boys 98 percent attend, girls 97. expenditures reached 37 436 652 yen. 1960s counted 3 019 technical schools and 160 817 students with 3 972 instructors.
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Japan
Public Service
Polar Congress Adjourns. Rome to Host 1911 Meeting
The International Polar Congress in Brussels adjourned last evening. The permanent commission will meet in Rome in 1911. United States representative Herbert L. Bringman will return home. Members showed strong interest in Peary's upcoming expedition plans.
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International Polar Congress
Permanent Commission
Rome
Herbert L. Bringman
United States
Peary
No Liquor Ban for Stanford Students Next Term
The students affairs committee at Stanford University imposes a strict prohibition for the next semester. No beer will be allowed on campus or in Palo Alto fraternity houses, following ongoing trouble last term over drinking.
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Tribune
San Francisco
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Students’ Affairs Committee
Chicago's First Trip Today On New Transatlantique Liner
Havre May 31 Jules Charles Roux president of Compagnie Generale Transatlantique presided at a dinner on the Chicago newest steamship launched last November He noted the liner offers similar comforts to fast boats at much lower rates and requires only two or three days more for the voyage The Chicago will begin its first voyage to New York tomorrow.
Grand Trunk Eyes Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway
The Grand Trunk Railroad, based in Montreal and London, is reported to be considering acquiring the Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railway as soon as it can be removed from receivers. The Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal was placed in receivers last Friday at Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
Grand Trunk Railroad
Montreal
Hallett Kilbourn’s Daughter Dead in Washington
Bella K Bourgeat widow of a prominent real estate operator Hallett Kilbourn died by illuminating gas asphyxiation in her Washington apartments. Despondent over illness she had served as translator at the Library of Congress and was sister-in-law to Major Hugh Gordon, son of General John B Gordon, former Georgia senator.
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Bella K. Bourgeat
Hallett Kilbourn
Navigation Congress in Russia Opens in St Petersburg
The eleventh International Congress of Navigation opened tonight in St. Petersburg with Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch presiding. Six hundred delegates arrived, chiefly from Germany, Austria, and Holland, plus four Japanese, a Filipino, and several Americans including Major Crosby and John A. Ockerson. The delegates will tour the Imatra Rapids and travel Russia’s interior waterways.
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International Congress of Navigation
Michael Alexandrovitch
Nicholas
Conservatory of Music
Germany
Austria
Holland
Major Crosby
John A. Ockerson
Mississippi River Commission
State Department
F. L. Chapin
Milan
Imatra Rapids
Russia
Rickmers Breaks In Two After Storm at Freeport
The ship Peter Rickmers, wrecked near Freeport after days ashore and partially burned, split in two during yesterday’s storm. If seas calm, the break will aid salvage of the remaining cargo of case oil.
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Long Island
Peter Rickmers
Turret Test Unconvincing and Pay Issues Highlight Navy
The Tribune reports on the Florida turret test showing a skeletal mast may replace solid military masts, with experts noting limited impact due to sights absence. Pay raise questions span horse allowances and mounted pay rules affecting army navy and marine corps, while a Civil War era Virginia staff ride is planned to study operations.
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Florida
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War Department
Army War College
Virginia
Army Service School
Fort Leavenworth
Sherman
Naval Academy Star Members Parade in 25 Graduates
Annapolis May 31 nine star members headline the first twenty five graduates of the Naval Academy. Jereme Hunsaker of East Saginaw Mich leads with 72.9 percent for four years. Edmund Norton Portland Me is second followed by Andrew Carmichael Plattsburg N Y and G W Strubble Portland Ore. Other stars include Richmond Turner Stockton Cal Alexander Charleton Omaha John Rankin Hartford Dent Henry Davis Elko Kirkwood Deenavan Columbus Ohio. Midshipman Arthur Lucas of Cleveland who drowned would have ranked tenth.
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Mich
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Kirkwood H. Deenavan
Columbus
Ohio
Arthur L. Lucas
Cleveland
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