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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1907

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11

Senators Sworn In as New Term Opens in Harmony

The Senate held a formal oath as Culberson and Lawley led the way with calm, friendly exchanges among colleagues including Cabblerson, Frazer, and Taylor. The event featured light moments, a calm procession to the desk, and a focus on orderly transfer as new faces appear and the body adjourned for noon meeting.

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Feircers engaged mm the Chagres ea FQ Panam Canal

Feircers engaged with the Chagres area near the Panama Canal are seen as a focal point in this report. Canal workers and village residents describe unexpected destruction during the long section floods.

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Senators Show Early Foxing Over New Members In Senate

Veterans of the Senate found two stories about new members Jeff Davis of Arkansas and Johnanm of Alabama entertaining. Davis pressed for a speech on the trust question on opening day while Alabama’s Johnanm urged immediate swearing in, amid the death of Pettus. After discussion, officers adjourned to honor memory of the late senators, and Johnanm did not announce the death as a sworn-in member.

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Battle Over Brownsville Inquiry Divides Senate on Negro Troops

The Senate committee on military affairs debates the Brownsville incident report. Fulton and Hemenway back the majority Roosevelt stance while some signers seek limits, recommending only reinstating innocent soldiers and excluding others from enlistment. Three reports are expected from the committee.

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Sherman for Rules in Congress Likely to Name New Committee

Rumor says Representative Sherman of New York will chair the Republican Congressional Committee on Rules after General Grosvenor’s defeat. A vacancy on Rules may be filled today, with Speaker Cannon’s choice to allow House business while other committees wait. Possible lineup includes Overstreet of Indiana as Sherman’s ally and Dalens on the panel. Mississippi’s Williams likely to join the Democratic side, while De Armond of Missouri faces uncertain future amid rumored friction.

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Portland Elects Republican Mayor In Citywide Vote

Portland Maine voters chose Adam P Legtton as mayor by about 820 votes, defeating Democrat Methan Cliffard. The outcome ends a year of Democratic control in city government.

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Will Plage Senators Caucus Silent On Currency

Republican Senators met briefly to authorize a nine member committee to handle pending legislation while avoiding a steering plan. Knox of Pennsylvania is expected to succeed Spooner as chair of the Rules Committee, guiding procedural rules and press gallery oversight. Wetmore’s committee assignments may remain until Rhode Island’s legislature convenes, preserving his senior roles despite new appointments.

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Culberson Likely to Lead Senate Amid Talks in Texas

Senator Charles A Culberson of Texas appears set to lead the Senate as a tender at Fradcun tomorrow morning at 9 o clock. Informal discussions among Democratic senators show near unanimity for Culberson, with Senator Bailey conceding minority leadership to Senator Blackburn previously, and Culberson expressing no strong push for the honor.

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District Bills in House Hit Multiple Proposals

Representative Brownlow and Representative Carlin introduced measures in the House yesterday. Proposals include informing Congress on Union Station delays by the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad, prohibiting liquor sales in the District, funding a home for aged and infirm in the District, and reorganizing the police at the Congressional Library. Additional bills cover a retirement fund for civil service employees, extending Pitth street southeast, a route to St Elizabeth Asylum, and distributing Treasury surplus to states and DC for roads.

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Immigration bill of poqsed opposition from President

President Roosevelt opposed a bill restricting Oriental immigration prepared by California Representative Hayes and Representative Kahn. The president indicated opposition yet would introduce the measure and push it to the best of his ability, saying California sentiment had become universally opposed to Japanese immigration.

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Burton Named to Key House Banking Committee Role

Ohio representative Burton likely to sit on the House Banking and Currency Committee as Speaker Cannon finalizes appointments. Fowler remains chairman, while Burton is seen as a valuable addition to steer currency legislation. Lorimer and Acheson were also considered but Burton's selection favored for expertise in financial matters.

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Senate Finance Committee Eyes Slow Currency Reform

The Senate Finance Committee met to debate currency reform with no rush to action. Chairman Aldrich urged careful study of monetary disturbances while leaders discuss a broader plan, including possible government backed notes and collateral rules.

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Grape Nuts Appears To Improve Health Claims

A reader from Battle Greek Michigan reports improved energy and digestion after using Grape Nuts for noon meals and cites relief for his wife from headaches. He endorses the product and references a booklet titled The Road to Wellness.

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House opens with flood of bills on finance tariffs and liquor

Lawmakers introduce a flurry of measures from a national reimbursement fund funded by bank deposits to postal savings banks and tariff revisions for the Philippines. Proposals cover currency reform, anti-gambling aims, military pay boosts, and tighter oversight of stock trading while addressing liquor traffic and campaign finance disclosure.

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Lawmakers push broad federal to state power bills

A collection of proposed measures appears in Congress with Rep Martlett of Georgia aiming to abolish liquor licenses and wholesale prohibition, Rep Andrews of Delaware seeking to empower New Mexico to form a state government, and Rep Henry of Texas proposing limits on interstate rail fares. Other proposals include bonds for waterways, taxes on estates, and retirement provisions for federal workers, plus road restoration and voter protection bills from multiple representatives.

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Hopkins Seeks Finance Committee Seat Amid Senate Shuffle

Senator Hopkins urged to join the Finance Committee to fill a vacancy caused by Mr Spooner’s resignation. The move aims to counter Bill Mason’s bid for Hopkins’ seat, with Senator Knox assigned to Foreign Relations and Rules, elevating him among Senate leaders. Vanderbilt donates 1000 to a Newport church.

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