President Urges Action on Tariff and Labor Reforms
President Theodore Roosevelt asks Congress to act on child labor bans, employer liability laws, anti trust revisions, and labor rights. He urges a tariff revision process, wood pulp export tax relief for forests, and a permanent waterways commission to boost national conservation and infrastructure.
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Permanent Waterways Commission
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Grape Nuts Promotes Health in Old Age
A reader letter extols Grape-Nuts as ideal for elderly digestion and nourishment. It claims the cereal supplies phosphates from wheat and barley enzymes that aid brain and nerve function, and shares personal testimony of improved strength and well being.
Republicans to Fight Filibuster In House
In view of a reported minority maneuver in the House, Representative Burke of Pennsylvania issues calls to Republican members to remain in their seats and act promptly. An unusually large attendance was noted on the Republican side as Sharp Williams announced vigilance.
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Maden
Representative Burke
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Wiliams
Eral Demoerst
Cruise of the fleet trip easy says Thomas
News the fleet will continue its cruise after San Francisco and complete the circumnavigation via Honolulu Sydney Manila Suez Canal. Rear Admiral Thomas said the voyage is easily doable with ships carrying coal and better coaling at future ports. A second squadron will stay at Sydney Melbourne and the voyage will resume, saving time. Buffalo sails for Magdalena with mail and magazines for sailors.
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Washington
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Anarchist Bignami Arrested in San Francisco Deportation Bid
Paul Bignami head of a San Francisco anarchist colony was arrested amid plans for deportation. He urged a crowd to blow the fleet from water and to assassinate President Roosevelt and wipe out the city police, prompting police scrutiny. Admiral Evans commends seamen for rescuing midshipmen Starr after a dinghy capsized off Sandy Point.
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J. F. Goodwin
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Chilf
Starr
Osburn
Debate in House Attacks Roosevelt As Obscure Adventurer
In a heated debate on the agricultural appropriation bill Mr Stan ler of Kentucky compared President Roosevelt to Alexander Hamilton calling him an obscure adventurer. He said Roosevelt relished glamour and applause while Mr Bryan earned public respect as a statesman. Rep Cocks of New York defended the President against Willett's attack as Willett said he could defend all he had said. The remarks were made during the general debate and the House adjourned at 5 13 p m.
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Roosevelt
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Kentucky
Alexander Hamilton
Bryan
Stanley
New York
Willett
Committee Censures Wilfley for Harshness and Ignorance
The sub committee of the House Judiciary Committee censures Judge L. R. Wilfley of the U. S. Court for China at Shanghai for harsh bench conduct and legal ignorance. Impeachment is not recommended, but debate continues as the full committee considers the report. Representative Clayton again urges impeachment.
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United States Court For China
Shanghai
Wilfley
Clayton
Alabama
Denby
Michigan
Whiffler
Armor Belt Threshold in Battle Ship Voyage Report
Navy Department receives an observation from naval constructors who sailed with the battle ship fleet from Hampton Roads to Magdalena Bay. They note exposure below the armor belt at times and praise tranquil sea conditions for the majority of the journey.
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Navy Department
Hampton Roads
Magdalena Bay
Evans
Bucket Shop Case Continued In Washington Court
The Percy Wade bucket shop indictment was further delayed in criminal court before Justice Barnard and a jury. The court signaled a favorable view toward the government's case, ruling the broker method in Wade’s office could not be deemed unlawful. The defense argued Wade’s methods resembled New York Exchange brokers, but the court would not answer that point. The trial recessed without a verdict.
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New York Stock Exchange
Vurt
Washington Association of Hamilton College Dinner Honors Sherman
The annual Washington Association of Hamilton College dinner honored Professor Richard A. Sherman as guest of honor. With Representative James S. Sherman absent due to illness, Secretary of State Root delivered the keynote remarks praising the Sherman family and the nation’s honesty and competence.
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Sherman Improves. No Operation Needed for Rep Sherman
Washington March reports a marked improvement in Representative James S. Sherman of New York at Garfield Hospital. Doctors say his gallstone condition is better and an operation is not contemplated now.
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James S. Sherman
New York
Garfield Hospital
Hearing for anarchistic editor in Paterson case
Lu dovico Carminita editor of La Questione Sociale a Paterson weekly faced a hearing before Lawshe the Third Assistant Postmaster General in Washington. He defended the paper as political science and admitted translations of anarchistic articles were accurate while detailing circulation figures.
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Ludovico Carminita
la Questione Sociale
Paterson
N. J
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Carminita
la Questione Sociale Group
Prospect Street
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William Hughes
Governor Guild Holds His Own In Rallying Health
Boston reports Governor Guild remains stable and resting comfortably after a week of fluctuation. A bulletin from Dr Winslow states the chief executive is holding his own with no material change from last year’s critical illness note and had a good sleep earlier today.
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Gutld
Winslow
New Jersey Bill Targets Anarchistic Newspapers Misdemeanor
A House bill moved to make publishing anarchistic newspapers a misdemeanor. The measure targets a Paterson paper recently barred from mailing, signaling state action against radical publications.
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Paterson
Bride A Fire Saved By Patrolman
Mrs Genevieve Attersby a bride of a few months was ablaze when gas stove flames touched her dress in Brooklyn No 7 Greenwood Avenue Patrolman Charles Cook of Parkville station tore off his coat wrapped it around her and put out the fire burning his face and hands He took her to Dr Slesener s office and then home She is not expected to recover
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Brooklyn
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Slesener
Yale Alumni Banquet Attendance Planned by Taft in Philadelphia
Secretary Taft accepts invitation to attend Yale Alumni Association banquet in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Event highlights political and social ties between Washington and Yale alumni groups.
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March
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Indiana Rep Landis Proposes Civil War Pension Plan
Representative Landis of Indiana introduced a bill providing a $20 monthly pension to every honorably discharged soldier or sailor who served one year in the Civil War or sixty days in the Mexican War.
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Landis
Indiana
Official Criticises Postmasters in House Hearing
Washington March 3. Postmaster General Grandfield told the House Expenditures Committee that many postmasters in large cities do not earn their salaries. He cited instances where postmasters delegate day to day work to subordinates and merely appear at the desk for a short period each day. He admitted he knew cases where the postmaster’s only task is signing reports to the department.
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House
Charles P. Grandfield
Senator Penrose in steady condition after anxious night
Philadelphia March 25. Physicians report Senator Penrose is practically stationary after an anxious night. The situation is no worse and he has not lost ground since yesterday.
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Senator Penrose
Newspaper Publishers' Assn Seeks Tariff Hearing
Herman Ridder announces a request for a hearing on free paper and pulp bills to the House Ways and Means Committee. Serena Payne informs Ridder there will be no tariff hearings until after the Presidential election due to uncertainty and panic.
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American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
New York
Serena E. Payne
House of Representatives
Washington
Committee On Ways and Means
Staats Zeitung
New York City
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Ways and Means
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Mrs Roosevelt Declines State Invitation Telegram
Baton Rouge March 5 Governor Blanchard Joday received a telegram from President Roosevelt in response to an invitation to Mrs Roosevelt to entertain in Louisiana. Telegram says President is really touched by your gesture and declines the invitation.
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Blanchard Joday
Roosevelt
New Orleans
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