President urges swift action on tariff and reform
In a special message read in both houses, President Roosevelt calls for immediate action on child labor prohibition in DC, an employers liability law, injunction reforms, and anti trust updates. He urges tariff study, wood pulp duty changes, and a permanent waterways commission to protect forests and bolster national resources.
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House of Representatives
Congress
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Dent
Miot
Permanent Waterways Commission
Theodore Roosevelt
Grape Nuts and Postum Promote Health in Old Age
Readers praised Grape Nuts and Postum as ideal foods for aging due to easier digestion and steady nourishment. A testimonial from Iowa cites improved bowel regularity, hair health, and vitality, noting the product helps maintain energy and daily work performance.
Cruise of the fleet trip easy says Thomas
The fleet will continue its voyage after San Francisco toward Honolulu Sydney Manila and the Suez Canal with refueling improvements at each stop. Rear Admiral Thomas says the circumnavigation can be completed and notes the cruise will be longer and more challenging, possibly reaching New York by year end depending on stops.
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Mexico
San Pedro
Cal
San Francisco
Globe
Honolulu
Sydney
Manila
Suez Canal
Connecticut
Hampton Roads
Thomas
Evans
Samoa
Cavité
New York
Washington
Australia
Navy Department
Melbourne
Anarchist Leader Arrested in San Francisco Riot Speech
Paul Bignami, headed as head of a local anarchist colony, was arrested in San Francisco amid threats to blow up ships, assassinate the president, and wipe out the police. An attempt will seek his deportation after the harangue heard by Officer Rocca. Admiral Evans commends seamen Gorhan Holley Goodwin and Bierler for rescuing Midshipman Starr from a capsized dinghy off Sandy Point Chile.
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San Francisco
Paul Bignami
Bignami
Rocca
Rooseveltt
Evans
Washington
J. A. Gorhan
J. Holley
J. F. Goodwin
F. Bierler
Sandy Point
Punta Arenas
Starr
Osburn
Debate in House Attacks on Roosevelt Compared to Hamilton
During debate on the agricultural appropriation bill, Kentucky's Mr Stanley denounced President Roosevelt as an “obscure adventurer” and praised Mr Bryan as a trusted statesman. New York's Mr Cocks defended the President against Mr Willett's criticisms, as Willett claimed he could defend all remarks. The session adjourned at 5 12 p m with the debate unresolved.
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Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Stanley
Kentucky
Alexander Hamilton
Bryan
New York
Willett
Washington Association of Hamilton College Dinner Honors Sherman
The annual Washington Association of Hamilton College dinner in Clinton, New York, honored Professor Richard A. Sherman as guest of honor. With Representative James S. Sherman absent due to illness, S. N. D. North presided as toastmaster. Secretary of State Root praised Sherman and his leadership.
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Washington Association of
Hamilton College
Clinton
N. Y
Richard A. Sherman
James S. Sherman
N. D. North
Census Bureau
Root
Sherman
Association
Sherman Improves. Gallstone Case at Garfield Hospital
In Washington on March 25 Rep James S Sherman of New York showed marked improvement while hospitalized at Garfield Hospital for gallstones. Initially an operation was feared, but doctors now say surgery is not contemplated.
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Busineet
Ce Weil
Washington
James S. Sherman
New York
Garfield Hospital
Anarchistic editor Carminita faces federal hearing
In Washington on March 2 Lu dovico Carminita editor of La Questione Sociale a Paterson N J weekly with anarchistic leanings had a hearing before Third Assistant Postmaster General Lawshe. He defended the paper as political science rather than news. A Paterson group raised funds for his trip and legal fees. Guberin warned of continued publication under a new name if suppression occurs. Congressman Hughes from Paterson will oversee the case.
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Washington
Ludovico Carminita
la Questione Sociale
Paterson
N. J
Lawshe
Carminita
la Questione Sociale Group
No. T
Prospect Street
Guberin
William Hughes
Committee censures Wilfley for bench harshness and legal ignorance
The House Judiciary Committee sub panel censures Judge L R Wilfley of the Shanghai US Court for China on misconduct charges. It stops short of impeachment amid heated debate, with some members urging impeachment and Rep Denby signaling potential appearance against the report.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
L. R. Wilfley
United States Court For China
Shanghai
Wilfley
Clayton
Alabama
Denby
Michigan
New Jersey Bill Targets Anarchistic Newspapers
A House bill introduced in March makes publishing anarchistic newspapers a misdemeanor. The measure targets a Paterson paper that was recently barred from the mails.
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Trenton
Paterson
Taft Accepts Yale Alumni Banquet Invitation
Washington March 2 Secretary Taft has accepted an invitation to attend a banquet in Philadelphia Saturday night of the Yale Alumni Association.
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Taft
Philadelphia
Yale Alumni Association
Pentagon armor belts exposed on voyage ship study says
Navy observers report during the voyage of the battle fleet from Hampton Roads to Magdalena Bay that sections below armor belt were often exposed though weather was calm for most of the trip. Admiral Evans adds his comments and conclusions to the study by three naval constructors.
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Washington
Navy Department
Hampton Roads
Magdalena Bay
Evans
Representative Landis Proposes Pension Bill for Civil War Veterans
Washington March 25 Representative Landis of Indiana introduced a bill to pension at twenty dollars a month every honorable discharged in the Civil War soldier or sailor who served one year or sixty days in the Mexican War.
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Washington
Landis
Indiana
Official criticises postmasters in House hearing
Washington March presidente Dr Charles P Grandfield former Postmaster General testified before the House Committee on Expenditures in the Postoffice Depart ment that many postmasters in large cities and third class offices delegate duties to subordinates and only appear at their desks for brief periods He cited instances where the postmaster’s activity is limited to signing reports to the department.
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Washington
House Committee
Charles P. Grandfield
Republicans to Confront Filibuster Strategy in House
The Republican leadership urged swift daily attendance as they prepare to challenge a tentative Senate filibuster against the majority. House Speaker and whip called on Republicans to remain in their seats each day, signaling a coordinated effort amid unusually large Republican attendance.
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John Eader
Washington
Willian
House
Repubblican
Ousiy
S.de. Burke
Pennsylvania
Bucket Shop Case Continued In Federal Court
The Wade bucket shop trial proceeded in Washington on March court before Justice Barnard and a jury. The judge ruled that any broker’s conduct is not the same as Wade’s unless shown lawful. The defense argued Wade’s method mirrored NYSE brokers, but the court would not answer that point. The case was not concluded today.
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Percy Wade
Washington
Justice Barnard
Wade
New York Stock Exchange
Vurt
Senator Penrose In Practically Stationary Condition
Philadelphia March 25 physicians issued bulletin on Senator Penrose stating his condition is practically stationary after an anxious night and that there has been no further deterioration since yesterday. The report notes the senator has not lost ground.
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Philadelphia
Senator Penrose
Mrs Roosevelt declines state welcome in Louisiana
Baton Rouge March 5 Governor Blanchard received a telegram from President Roosevelt responding to an invitation to host Mrs Roosevelt in Louisiana. The president said he was really touched by the invitation and would consider entertaining her either in New Orleans or Baton Rouge.
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Blanchard Ioday
Roosevelt
New Orleans
Governor Guild Resting Comfortably After Rallying Power Report
Boston March The governor’s condition has not changed since yesterday noon. Dr Winslow reports Guild holds his own and rests comfortably at 10 20 p m. The chief executive’s overall state remains similar to a week ago when Attorney General Dana Malone said he was critically ill. The past week saw slight weakness and a partial restless night, followed by a good sleep this afternoon and evening.
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Governor Guild
Winslow
Ernor Guild
Dana Malone
Bride Afire Saved by Patrolman in Brooklyn Home
Mrs Genevieve Attershy a 23 year old bride at 7 Greenwood avenue Brooklyn lit a gas stove and flames leaped to her dress Patrolman Charles Cook of Parkville station pulled off his coat wrapped it around her to smother flames but burned his face and hands He took her to Dr Slosener then home She was not expected to recover.
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Genevieve Attershy
Greenwood Avenue
Brooklyn
Charles Cook
Parkville
Publishers association asks for tariff hearing in Washington
Herman Ridder, president of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association, seeks a hearing on free paper and pulp bills. A March 21 letter from Sereno E. Ayne to Ridder says no tariff hearing will occur before the presidential election due to policy and market unsettlements. Roosevelt reportedly assured Ridder of a forthcoming message.
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Herman Ridder
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
New York
Serena E. Payne
House of Representatives
Washington
American Newspaper Publishers’Association
Committee On Ways and Means
Hermar Ridder
Sereno E. Ayne
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Hearing For Anarchistic Editor
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Negro Posse
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