May oust Newell declare director erred in bond issue
A Senate irrigation committee report on last summer’s field investigations into government reclamation projects is expected to trigger a confrontation with Director Newell. The panel criticized his stance on a proposed $30 million bond issue and alleged missteps, favoring quicker project completion funded by public money, while Ballinger and Pinchot figures loom.
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Arthur C Johnson
Senate Committee of Irrigation
Forest Service
Fif Newell
Roosevelt
Newell
Nee Hmself
Ballinger
Mexica Pincit Garfeld
Waynh and Mians
Anyrrete
Senate
Congress
Smatora
West
Eeel
Palcn
Drector Newell
Secretary of the Interior
Balithzer
Davia
Zéph Businas
Lars
Capitol
Ubis
Transation Committee
Committee On
Nowell
Senate Irrigation Committee
Newel
Interior Department
Reclamation Service
Ballager Pinchot
Congress Condensed Senate Debates On Irrigation Policy
Senate debates covered appropriations by paragraphs, amendments on anti trader restrictions, and inquiries into public land and irrigation projects. John Penton of Cleveland spoke on a criminal libel matter while discussions on Newell and the irrigation bond faced resistance. officials acknowledged overextended projects and the need for funding to complete reservoirs.
Campaign and nominations drift through Washington and Tokyo
Nominations sent to the Senate include United States Marshal James G Crumbliss of Tennessee and J Sam Jonavan, an embassy official in Tokyo. A waterways campaign tour planned with Representatives Moore and Small targets New England. A Bartholdt bill proposes an International Federation with a five member commission to spur global talks. Senator Clark backs anti immunity measures aiding witnesses. Army staffing and engineering debates surface as Newell and others voice positions.
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Senate
United States
Mrshal
Tennnessee
James G Crumbliss
United States Marshal
Tennessee
J Sam Jonavan
Tokyo
George T Summerling
Louisiana
Waterways
Inland Waterways
Providence
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association
Moore
Pennsylvania
John H. Small
North Carolina
New England
Clark
Senate Committee On Judiciary
House
Insurgent Challenge Looms Against Rep Mann in Illinois
Capitol chatter in Washington links Walter Clyde Jones of the Time nes State Senate with plans to oppose Rep Jurness Mann of Chicago in the Republican renomination. Jones is preparing to attack Mann over alleged clonal ties to the House majority, Cannon’s continued backing, and opposition to House rules reform.
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Jurness Mann
Chicago
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign
Capitol
Walter Clyde Jones
Timneis State Senate
Washington
Mann
Cannon
House
No Pension for Preside Nts Bill Amended to Apply Only to Mrs Cleveland
A pension measure originally aimed at former presidents was amended to exclude past leaders and instead apply to Mrs Cleveland and Mrs Harrison. The bill, debated in the Senate, would have granted 400 a year as retired commander in chief and 95,000 to widows of former presidents, but was redrafted to cover only Mrs Cleveland and her, with discussions noting the financial strains on former presidents’ families and the need to maintain dignity after leaving office.
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Cleveland
Harrison
Army
Navy
Senate
Batts
Mra
Mir. Roosevelter
McCumber
Committee On Pensions
Bill Targets Cotton Futures Gambling in Antioptions Law
A bill to bar trading cotton futures without intent to deliver is readied for House reporting. The measure prohibits telegraph telephone wireless or cable offers to contract for future cotton delivery without delivery intent, carrying penalties up to 2000 dollars.
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Scott
Committee On Agriculture
Tha
Malla
Clash in House Military Affairs Committee over desertion pension bill
The House military affairs committee is divided over a pension bill that would place Civil War soldiers charged with desertion on the pension rolls. A bill reported would add John Grey, Union soldier, to the rolls, while a minority report objects that Grays desertion is being admitted by the bill’s beneficiary. An omnibus proposal for 42 alleged deserters sparked a sharp clash among lawmakers including Slayden Hay Gordon Stevens and Dent.
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John Grey
Slayden
Hay
Gordon
Stevens
Dent
Grays
Military Affairs Committee
Urge More Pay for Judges Bill Hearing Described
Hearings before the judiciary committee on Representative Moon’s bill to raise Federal court salaries drew sharp criticism of current pay as shocking grotesque pitiful. The plan would set chief justice at 18000 associate justices 17500 circuit judges 10000 and district judges 9000 with backing from the American Bar Association and other groups. Former Judge Eugene D Saunders cited resignation due to insufficient pay.
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Representative Moon
Pennsylvania
United States
Supreme Court
Elrcuit
American Bar Association
Bar Associations
WB Hartblower
New York
Eugene D Saunders
New Orleans
Harmony on Conservation at White House Meeting
Public lands members of Congress from Western states and committee members in both chambers meet at the White House to reconcile differences on conservation legislation. Though no measure has majority support, Western members show substantial agreement on a new withdrawal proposal to be drafted and introduced in Senate and House.
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White House
Congress
Public Landstates
Senate
House
Labels for Cold Storage and Food Adulteration Concerns
Senator Lodge prepared a proposal to Congress by pale communities to investigate high commodity prices. The measure would require labeling of all Seabees placed in cold storage with storage dates. Articles in cold storage over a year would be deemed adulterated under the Food and Drugs Act unless properly labeled.
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Senator Lodge
Congress
Naval docks debate stalls lengthening plan in House
In a lengthy session the House debated the naval appropriation bill with few changes. Members failed to agree on extending dry docks at New York Puget Sound and Pearl Harbor by about 100 feet, and the recommended 700 foot increase was dropped. An amendment established a DIA accounting system to track yard costs, printing $20,600.
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Committee On Naval Affairs
New York
Puget Sound
Wash
Pearl Harbor
DIA
Ll Navy Yards
Martin Calls for Data From War Department Probe
Representative Martin of Colorado pressed a privileged resolution on the House floor seeking detailed War Department information about alleged land deals tied to the Hanging River or Harbor interests. The resolution, aimed at island lands and tipping points in land issues, was sent to the Committee on Unsuited Affairs for action.
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Committee On
Beveridge Speech in Indiana Tests Tariff Split
Indiana Republicans welcomed Senator Beveridge in Indianapolis as Taft backed his insurgent tariff stance. The speech touched on key measures, with Taft backing the Payn Aldrich law and Beveridge defending the tariff revisions favoring industrial and material imports. While Taft offered goodwill, he avoided direct pressure on Beveridge, leaving the Indiana platform to address tariff matters through the senator’s campaign rhetoric.
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Beveridge
Indiana
Indianapolis
Taft
Baveritis
Senstor Beverldss
Bevaridge
White House
Republican Party
Middle West
Himenway Watson
Ceart
Virginia Briefs Indictments in Martinville murder case
A Martinville grand jury returned indictments for the murder of Sitney Woeog and others. Virginia Polytechnic professor Hugh Worthing resigns to join Sweetbriar Institute next June. Eastern Star officers installed in Fredericksburg. License for liquor dealers and shippers increased in Petersburg. Cornerstone laid for new English Lutheran Church in Richmond. remarks by Dr J A Moorehead and officials.
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Martinville
Sitney Woeog
Thomas Belley
James Hoirston
Walter Joyes
Willem Ciwan
Pigeie Penn
John Echols
Hugh Worthing
Virginia Folytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Sweetbriar Institute
First English Lutheran Evangelical Church
Richmond
Thev
J.A. Moorehead
Roanevccen Heieta
Shal
Janer
Jox
Paket
Platform splits Republicans favor Democrats in New York
The convention platform split benefits the Democrats as Republicans divide over the taint confaranen with President Taft. Authors in New York defend the present law while criticizing the maxims of recent provisions. The piece stresses urgency for upbuilding America at home and abroad.
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Ereno Irayne
New York
Yestery
Taft
United State
Heyburn Defends Court Plan Amid Senate Clash
Senator Heyburn addresses the Senate for over three hours opposing a vote on Warren’s land sale measure and urging a public lands court. He argues frontier states deserve consideration and warns of future western strength. Briggs of New Jersey briefly interjects as Heyburn laments lack of support.
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Benator Heyburn
Warren
Sénate
Atlantic
Rocky
Briggs
New Jersey
Roosevelt Franking Privilege Debate Moves in House
The House committees discussed granting franking privileges to Theodore Roosevelt and future ex presidents. Representative Murdock urged speedy action and warned he would move to discharge the committees if not addressed soon. The bill was favorably reported to the House, with Murdock predicting its passage.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Murdock
Manas
House
Roosevelt
Representatives
Accused of Killing Woman in Springfield Burglaries Case
Bertram G Spencer a 28 year old clerk was formally charged in the murder of Miss Martha Blackstone at Mrs Sarah J Dow’s home. Identified by Mrs Dow and Miss Lucy Dow the suspect is linked to a year long reign of burglaries. Police recovered two silk masks revolvers and loot from his home after arrest.
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Mass
Martha Blackstone
Sarah J Dow
Bertram G Spencer
Spencer
Dow
Lucy Dow
Harriet P Dow
Raffles
Bbancer
Mere Dow
Tariff Debate and Beveridge Speech in Indiana Rally
In Indiana, Senator Beveridge champions tariff reform, criticizing the sugar trust and praising a permanent tariff commission. He recounts legislative battles, cites President Taft and Aldrich, and urges a nonpartisan body empowered to investigate. The Republican platform praises Roosevelt era policies and pledges enforcement, reciprocity, and integrity in governance.
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Tages
Ter
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Taft
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Japan
George A Cunningham
Evanaville
Committee of Rasolutions
Theodore Roosevelt
Beveridge Reports Indiana Entrance For New States
Senator Beveridge carried to Indiana the committee on territories report favoring New Mexico and Arizona statehood in separate states. The move was explained as an attempt to present the report clearly to Senator Borah, a leading advocate of statehood.
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City
Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
Committee On Territories
New Mexico
Borah
Statehood Debate Renews Lingering Senate Report Questions
Fragmentary report notes a push for a statehood convention with key figures including Mr Borah and Mr Clerk of Wyoming. The Senate faced pressure as the alleged statement unsettled party leaders and raised questions about the legitimacy and timing of the report.
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Sag ‘Wen
Meverhigs
New Yorkers Oppose Tariff Board Tarization
A New York board meeting of the National Tarot Commission faced opposition from Tarion faction members. The session reviewed tariff facts and the broader impact on national respect, with officials stressing a firm stance.
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Apoll
Comdussion
New
Eork
Agri Board
Norfolk Navy Vessels Practice Maneuvers Off Virginia Capes
Norfolk va ships conduct gunnery and formation drills on the Southern drill grounds off the Virginia caper during a practice period ahead of fleet maneuvers. The battleships, amid departure from Hampton Roads, endure extended formations that affect their gunnerly routines ahead of the week end return.
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Norfolk
Vax
Virginia Caper
Hampton Roads
Two Cruisers to Represent Navy at Buenos Aires Exposition
Admiral Bidney Stanton will command the Atlantic squadron headed to the Buenos Aires exposition. The force includes the armored Montana and North Carolina, plus the armored ship Sleepy Stankanoe. The vessels sail from Norfolk and are to rendezvous in Rio de Janeiro before continuing to South America.
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Washington Peat
Norfolk
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Atcarian Ney
Buenos Aires
Tas
Sieep Stonkanoe
Magshi
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North Carolina
Rio de Jaxterro
Navy Transport Sherman Carnes Manila Run Aboard
Aboard the transport Sherman Carnes with ten million in Filipina coinage a voyage from San Francisco to Manila via Honolulu and Guam is underway carrying 1,000 passengers including the Ninth Infantry Troop E and the Fourteenth Cavalry. Officers reassigned include Lieut Comdr DW Todd and Lieut BS Jacking with appointments to ordnance, naval medical, and paymaster duties as the navy posts expected staffing changes and promotions.
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Sherman
Manila
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Maxwall
Washington
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Bureau of Equipment
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Washington, DC
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Ftadio
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Tretegtr Company
Richmond
Army Orders and Movements Describe Cavalry and Philippine Deployments
Fragmented report lists Leavened units in training and service with two month terms and July 1 pay. Mentions Capt Gourse Mitchell. resignations of Pitt Lieut Joseph L Me Grea. various ships and camps including Fort Bayard New Mexico and Fort Die Weiner Town. Philippine expedition movements toward Manila with detachments to Norfolk and Newport News and multiple locations nationwide.
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Ayy
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