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Serious Questions on Entitlements and Public Expenditure
Fragmented text discusses entitlements, votes required, and debates over government spending. References to public funds, responsibilities at home, and the need for prudent infrastructure work on rivers and harbors. Mentions democratic and regional deliberations without clear actions or outcomes.
New River Harbor Funding Debate and Navy Titles Reform
The article discusses river and harbor funding as essential for national prosperity, noting Congress may defer decisions to the next session. It covers Secretary Morton’s guidance on navy titles, halting the use of Rear Admiral for Asserson and proposing unified ranks like Paymaster General and Surgeon General, signaling an official move to resolve long-running disputes.
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Adm Davis Urged to Stay Clear of North Sea Tribunal Debate
The piece argues Rear Admiral C H Davis would suit a neutral stance on the North Sea Commission and advises avoiding European quarrels. It assesses Admiral Dewey’s reasons to abstain, cautions that U S participation could hurt prestige, and praises Davis’s character and judicial bearing while noting his cautious, principled approach to the Russo Japanese War.
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Hydrophobia Panic Spreads Through New Jersey Farm
A New York World report claims hydrophobia ravages near Ch, New Jersey, affecting cows and people. Rockerfeller shoots a rabid dog, cows show water-fearing symptoms, and twenty cows will be slaughtered with public funds covering costs under local authority reimbursement.
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Inauguration duties and eight hour law notes
A New York Court of Appeals ruling declares the eight hour city work law unconstitutional. Judges O'Brien Martin and Vann void the statute as depriving property without due process. Chief Justice Cullen and Werner concurring warn similar laws may fail in other states. The decision could reach the US Supreme Court.
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Conflicting Notes on Political Gaffes and Trade Tales
A scatter of clipped items discusses Governor Dockery’s turkey, counterfeit bills, and reactions to recent political and economic events. It also notes livestock trade signals from Argentina, frame shifts in social norms, and light humor from various newspapers.
Great Seal of the British Empire Explained in Detail
A long historical account describes King Edward presenting the new great seal to the Privy Council ten days prior. It notes changes from silver to tempered steel, the ritual of defacement, and the seal’s custody and penalties for misplacement, with anecdotes about past chancellors and royal ceremonies, and ends with a profile of Sir Edward Clarke and remarks on his career.
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Cause and Effect in Courtship Letters Reveal Husband’s Admission
In Chicago Mrs Hix recounts forcing her husband to admit his foolishness by showing him letters he wrote during their courtship. Mrs Dix explains the tactic and its impact on their relation.
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To Be Exact Terse Exchange In A Quirky Line
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Overstreet backs New in Indiana senatorial race
Representative Jesse Overstreet, chair of the House Post offices and Post Roads committee, publicly allies with Harry S. New and says he will actively support his candidate. He predicts a hard fight to determine Senator Fairbanks’ successor, with indications New could be a factor and possible rival coalitions discussed among Indiana Republicans. Overstreet plans to return to Indianapolis for holidays and resume work on the Post-office Department supply bill.
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Cannon Views on Tariff Policy Sparks Conference Debate
Speaker Cannon outlined views opposing an extra session and warned against rush tariff revision. The discussion followed Roosevelt era tensions with President Wilson’s figures cited by Senator Slate and Representative Humphrey. Support mixed on shipping subsidies though Pacific Coast favored action.
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Vandiver Bill Filed In Maryland Political Move
An Annapolis report states Democratic State central committee chairman Murray Vandiver filed a bill seeking to compel Gov Warfield to put a disfranchising constitutional amendment and a roads amendment to a popular vote. Hearing set before Maryland judges Revell Thomas and possibly Jones at Annapolis. Republican strategy involves offering Attorney General services to Warfield to defend the writ seeking the governor’s stance on negro suffrage. Mary land Representative Mudd raised the matter with the Department of Justice.
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Philadelphia visit hoped for by President on same day jubilee
Bishop coadjutor Alexander Mackay-Sapith and a Philadelphia delegation met President Roosevelt to invite him to the Yo ML and A jubilee in Philadelphia in January. The President said he could visit if both events were held on the same day, with date to be fixed later.
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Rancher Big Jim White Recalls Dakota Days with Roosevelt
Omaha businessman James White, longtime neighbor of President Roosevelt in Dakota in 1885, visited the White House and recalled their early days. Roosevelt greeted him warmly and invited him to luncheon. Missouri Republican leader T. J. Adkins also met the President and was congratulated on Missouri’s election results, with hope the state remains Republican.
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Tariff Commission Proposed by Representative Wachter
Representative Frank C Wachter proposes a life office tariff commission to sit at a supreme court like tribunal. It would have seven to fifteen members to hear delegations from manufacturers and advise on tariff items with binding decisions until renewed by Congress. He argues the plan would prevent yearly tariff tinkering and foster stable policy, while noting constitutional considerations and future legislative steps.
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Cockrell Meets Roosevelt After Missouri Tie Vote
Senator Cockrell of Missouri called on President Roosevelt in Washington for a lengthy talk. The meeting marked their first since the election results threatened a Senate tie. Roosevelt offered Cockrell a choice of serving on the Isthmian Canal Commission or the Interstate Commerce Commission, with Cockrell not committing his decision yet and delaying public announcement for several weeks.
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Merchant Marine Subvention Policy Report Still Open
The Merchant Marine Commission has not yet reached a conclusion on mail subvention policies. The committee continues work on a comprehensive report and aims to present findings at the opening of Congress, with several propositions under review and no agreement expected before Monday. Senator Gallinger, chairman, says a relief measure may be reported to garner bipartisan support.
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Atkinson Visits Washington on Territorial Bond Talks
Secretary of Hawaii Atkinson met President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss territorial bonds for about 41,000 in potential funding. He praised Pacific shipping prospects and the planned improvement of Howes Harbor, which will be asked of Congress in the coming session.
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Postmaster General Approves Hagard Dismissal
Wynne approves Bristow recommendation to remove William Hagard of New York as a special agent of the eastern division of the rural free delivery on charges of personal misconduct not related to official duties.
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Congo Committee Calls a Conference
An informal discussion on abuses in the Congo Free State administration is set for 4 PM Saturday in George Washington University west hall. The conference committee includes John W. Foster Samuel H. Greene Tennis S. Hamlin Henry Rk. F. Macfarland Charles W. Needham Robert L. O'Brien Henry St. George Tucker W. Woodward and William A. Wilbur. A memorial before Congress requesting inquiry into conditions will be discussed.
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Mrs Alec Tweedie in Washington after months in Mexico
The English author and traveler Mrs Alec Tweedie arrived in Washington after a lengthy trip through Mexico. In Willard Hotel she spoke about Mexican experiences and the upcoming national celebrations, while officials and writers discuss the state of affairs in the capital.
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Identical Treaties and U S Treaty Ambiguities
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Two Senate Clocks Tick as One In Reform Move
The Senate chamber receives a standardized single clock setup with a new master clock linked to the old, allowing members to view time without turning. A group of postmasters named yesterday in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Motwas lists include Gienacker Putney Mul Purcell Stewart, Wallace, Packs, Leake and Herssa among others.
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