Proceedings of Congress in Brief on Territory Statehood Debates
The report highlights discussions in Congress about separate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, President Wilson's stance on Hamilton bill recommendations, and debates over mail transport monopoly and post office policy. It notes witnesses' rights, Alaska land surveys, Puget Sound launches, and forestry policy linked to Forester Pinchot and the Yale Forest School.
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Oes
New Mexico
Aragons
Hamilton
Washington
House
Henry
Siatanes Muito Ae
Forester Pinchot
Eption
Interior
Linger
Alaska
Benator Piles
Puget Sound
Atstes
Yale Forest School
Division of Forestry
Japan
Orient
Six Men Plunge to Death in Coos Disaster
In Marshfield Oregon on January 14 six sailors perished as they leaped from the doomed Czarina’s rigging into foaming breakers. Witnesses, including Harold Millis’s father C. J. Millis and Captain Duggan, watched as each man jumped to his death. only one assistant engineer survived.
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Marshfield
Ore
Czarina
C. J. Millis
Harold Millis
Duggan
Néeer Robinson
Young Millis
Death
Coos
Ball Pinchot Committee to be Named Next Week
President urges Republicans to unite behind a Ball Pinchot committee as factions form in the party. Democratic references to Roosevelt appear in a heated house debate linked to fortifications funds and appropriations.
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Wash
Ball Pinchot Committee
Roosevelt
Senate
Senator Elkins Voice Spurs Probe Debate
Fragmentary remarks attributed to a multi millionaire senator named Hikines spark discussion on the cost of education and civilization. The text is garbled but suggests a push for inquiry or probe backed by prominent figures. Further clarity is needed on names and context.
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Elkins
B. Hikines
Ancient House custom spurs party maneuvering in Washington
Democrats push leveraged tactics as Republicans face uncertain votes. Representative Hawley seeks approval of a $193,000 payment for Oregon Civil War claims, noting 23 similar settlements totaling about $5 million for pensions and inspections. A plan reallocates $8,000,000 to the forestry bureau.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Hawley
Oregon
Forestry Bureau
Forest Service Telegram Sees Leavitt Removed in Ogden Utah
In Ogden Utah the national forests office announces the removal of Assistant Forester C Leavitt and names P W Real to succeed him. The grounds for Leavitt's removal were not disclosed by forestry officials.
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Ors of the National Forests
Ogden, Utah
Fortater C Leavitt
Aggada
Real
Vitt
Leavitt
Kahn's Transport Bill Passed
The article reports that Kahn's transport bill was passed. It notes amendments related to army transportation and freight handling were approved after yesterday’s session in Nant Tam. Authorities and specifics beyond the fragment are not clear.
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Kahn
Nant Tn
Amendere
Spetive
Prope Mar
Army
Senate Resolution Calls for Commerce Dept Over Cost of Living Rise
Anxious about living cost the senate adopted a resolution calling on the department of commerce to investigate the increase in the cost of living in the United States since 1900. The action was taken yesterday.
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Department of Commerce
Ewig Ae
United States
Senate
Pinchot Fight Up To People
Gifford Pinchot former chief of the forest service warns that the nation faces a moral issue beyond resource loss. He decries special interests and calls for actions to aid human welfare, stating he supports or opposes moves based on their effect on the plain people.
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Gifford Pinchot
Seep Deootale
Forest Service
Dying man seeks pardon as friend dies in mercy
A narrator portrays a dying man clinging to a vow of forgiveness for those who wronged him. His friend David confronts violent truth as the scene shifts to a vigil and a Quaker preacher inspires awe among street onlookers. The episode ends with the promise of continuation.
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David
Friend
Japan Attitude Seen Mixed On Manchurian Rail Plan
Tokyo reports uncertainty over the American proposal to centralize Manchurian railways. U S Secretary Knox’s plan has drawn little support in Tokyo with diplomats refraining from open opinions. Some favorable terms are hinted from friendly powers, while others respond with cautious neutrality. The discussion touches on Shantung and Yunnan questions amid regional power dynamics.
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Tokio
Japan
Knox
Jay
Sensi
Wil
Sura
Sisscos
Collmany
France
Shantung
Yunnan
Steamship Lane Threatened by Severe Storms
Wireless reports indicate the Atlantic steamship Lane is swept by severe storms. The vessel Vicki aetna A Vieto suffers 50 feet of port rail torn away and is tossed toward her beam ends, yet she remains on deck and fights the sea.
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New York
Ain Vicki Aetna A Vieto
Gions Coablingers
Zelayan Army Falls Back Near Nicaragua City
Washington dispatch reports a battle at A near the Nicaraguan city gates. Estrada government representatives believe Chamorro is at least between mid and today and that Zelayan forces will fight a final remnant battle at the city’s gates.
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Washington
He Juan
Nicaragua
Estrada
Morgan Gives Yale Gift Inspires Memorial Endowment
New Haven January 14 Yale corporation receives a $100 gift from J. t Morgan flat of ew 40 Babylonian pia Seerasireah Tale in memory of Mr. Laffatt, late editor of the New York Sum.
Elm Grips Grave Scene In Uncanny Funeral Moment
Carson and Mantel attend the doctor’s burial in a quiet cemetery. After the service a limb of a large elm, tied back to keep it clear, unexpectedly moves, leaving spectators unsettled by the eerie display.
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Carson
Mantel
Earth
Doubtful Identity in Nottingham Cricket
A humorous tale from Notts cricket recalls two Johnsons of the same name and initials—John and Isaac—confusing Charles Thornton as they each play for Nottingham clubs. The stranger repeats details until both men share every trait, leaving him unable to distinguish them.
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England
Nottingham
Johnson
John Johnson
Isaac Johnson
Charles Thornton
Notts
Mr. Thornton
Missed His Only Chance
A woman never allowed her husband to speak, flooding conversations with words. He fell ill while she was away, and upon her return she learned he had died. She mourns she could not be with John at his end, lamenting there must have been a last goodbye.
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David
Mantel
Ethan
John
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Proceedings OF Congress
Pinchot
David Carson
Charles Frederic Goss
Tam
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