Panama Canal Bill Passes House Amid Scrutiny of Funds
The Panama Canal Commission won approval for its appropriation after two days of debate over methods and bond plans. Lawmakers pressed for strict oversight, with Secretary Taft present and a final bill authorizing funding through March and mandating annual reports on construction and operation.
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Canal Bill Faces Senate Opposition Over Expenditures
Democratic leaders in the Senate threaten to oppose prompt passage of the Panama Canal bill without a full explanation of expenditures. In the House Republicans join Democrats in criticizing Canal Commission salaries, including $9,900 spent for a press agent.
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Interstate license plan for automobiles proposed by Morrell
Representative Morrell of Pennsylvania yesterday introduced a bill requiring all motorists crossing state lines to obtain a license issued after examination under the Interstate Commerce Commission. He also seeks to place insurance companies under the Department of Commerce and Labor and to expand federal supervision of insurers and corporations under state law. Other measures include a 2 cent tax on grain futures, land sale proceeds for Philippine schools, a railway hospital service, extradition law extension to the Philippines, a five senator five representative rail common carrier investigation commission, and free import of printing paper and wood pulp. Frank Wingley reported Roosevelt interview on tariff questions.
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Mann the Hushed Target in Chicago Delegation Confession
The Chicago House delegation held a meeting to discuss committees when a lighthearted confession spree revealed a con artist who cashed a $17 check from several members. Members including Foss Michalek McGavin Wilson and Mann shared how they were taken in.
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Colton Aims to Explain Santo Domingo Collectorship
Democratic critics press questions on Col. George C. Colton as he testifies in Washington about Santo Domingo finances and his role as collector of customs under the modus vivendi. He says revenues rose since U S control, notes salary from Dominican revenues, and acknowledges Philippines service.
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Public reaction to Cortelyou P M Edict at Capitol
Senators and Representatives discuss Postmaster General Cortelyou's rule that presidential postmasters stay in office beyond four years if satisfactory. Some supporters praise Hitchcock while irate lawmakers demand political favors and protest the annual report preparations at the big white pile on the hill.
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Postmaster General policy divides district critics
In the deestrict many oppose the new policy and mock the Postmaster General. Critics say it robs politicians of federal patronage, while supporters claim it will ease burdens at home. Cortelyou’s friends predict a public statement next week clarifying facts and denying any intent to build a political machine.
Proctor Plans Senate Exit To Aid His Son In Vermont Governor Bid
Senator Proctor of Vermont will retire from the Senate by March 4 1909 possibly earlier to allow Vermont's legislature to elect a successor. His retirement is said to aim at clearing a path for his son who previously ran for governor but was defeated by the cry of Too much Proctor. Proctor holds marble and granite quarries in Vermont and New Hampshire and owns substantial real estate in the city.
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Proctor
George F. Edmunds
Green Mountain
New Hampshire
al Read
Violence to Officials Carried Big Penalty
A Maine representative introduced a bill prescribing death for killing the President or designated officials, ten years for attempted murder, life for injuring them, and 1 to 25 years for harboring a fugitive. Abettors deemed principals, and teaching doctrines urging such killings carries fines up to 35,000 and up to twenty years imprisonment.
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Bonaparte Seeks 11 Million to Repair Naval Vessels
In a message to Congress Secretary Bonaparte requests an immediate 11 million dollar appropriation for repairs to the Navy's large ships. He argues current Bureau of Steam Engineering funding has fallen short, the fleet grows yearly, and aging machinery requires renewal to avoid unsustainable patchwork costs.
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Ambitious plans to supply heat and cold proposed in Congress
The bill to form the Economic Heating and Refrigerating Company would provide heat for Washington residents nine government buildings on the Mall, with street railway extensions and a central heating and power plant. Senator Gallinger introduced the bill naming S. L. Shober Jr and George Trues among the incorporators.
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Stomach Vacation Ad Promotes Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets
An old ad extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestive rest for the stomach. It claims the tablets digest like the stomach, relieve strain, and allow recovery, citing a Chicago lawyer's testimonial about renewed vigor and a lucrative outcome after using the product. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per box.
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District bills on street railways utilities and park boundaries
A sweep of congressional measures covers a city utility charter allowing a private corporation to operate steam and refrigeration pipes in public places with a $1,000,000 capitalization and 4 percent gross earnings for the District. Senate bills authorize streetcar freight, double-track extensions, and boundary fixes for Rock Creek Park. Plans for a central power plant serving major federal buildings are outlined, with cost and coal savings noted. Additional Senate actions seek to empower witness summons and gas rate regulation for the District.
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No Interference Here in Affairs of Korea
A Foreign Relations Committee discussion centers on American stance toward Japan's Korea protectorate. Prince Min Yuen Tehan arrived to urge President and Congress to intervene, while some senators study inquiries into American trade impacts and Korea's open door status. The text notes internal doubts and a personal tragedy affecting Prince Yeung Than Min.
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Six Justices of Peace Nominated by President
The President sent to the Senate yesterday six nominations for justices of the peace under a new law reducing the number from ten. Appointed were Lewis I O NeaI, Samuel C Mills, Hebert H Terrell, Luke C Strider, Charles S Bundy, and Thomas J Callan. Most appointees have long experience as justices. Those not reappointed were Halbert Paine Samuel B Church Henry F H Webb and Smanuel Hewlett.
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Paine Samuel B. Church
Henry FH. Webb
Smanuel Hewlett
Winthrop Pushes 5 Percent Coffee Duty for Islands
Gov Beekman Winthrop of Porto Rico, in Washington, holds talks with Taft and officials pushing a 5 percent duty on all coffee imports except Porto Rico, the Philippines, and Hawaii. The move would aid insular producers by boosting their export prospects and expand the industry in American possessions.
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Speaker Cannon Forms Committee List Amid Delays
Speaker Cannon has nearly finished assigning members to committees and will receive details from Mr. Williams Saturday. Due to the labor of compiling names and arranging ranks, the final announcement to the House is expected by next Tuesday.
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Georgia Rep Reintroduces Philippines Independence Resolution
Representative Hardwick of Georgia reintroduced a joint resolution stating the United States should grant independence to the Philippines as soon as a stable government is established in the Islands.
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Bonaparte and Newberry Confirmed by Senate
In executive session yesterday the Senate confirmed nominations including Charles Joseph Bonaparte of Maryland for Secretary of the Navy Truman Newberry of Michigan as Assistant Secretary of the Navy Anna Cosk of Laurel Mississippi as Postmaster and Rhode Island Spanish War Claims Gov Utter of Rhode Island arrived in Washington from Chicago confirming Washington activity related to these nominations and claims.
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Capital talks on Spanish war claims with Rhode Island delegates
Delegates discussed efforts to collect Spanish American War claims from the government while at the capital. Rhode Island representatives pressed for progress and outlined proposed steps to secure payment.
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Islanders seek U S sovereignty for Isle of Pines
Capt J J Pearcy arrived in Washington leading a delegation of about 1200 Americans on the Isle of Pines to protest Secretary Root's Cuban designation. The residents demand U S sovereignty, citing prewar expectations and self rule. Nueva Gerona is the main town, linked by steamer to Cuban ports. Mrs Ryan, related to a former congressman, will join to press Congress to reverse the decision.
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Embassies for America Put Up for Purchase
Representative Perkins of New York introduced a bill to buy U S embassies in London and Paris for 400000 dollars each. The measure aligns with Secretary Root’s plan to improve the diplomatic service abroad by owning residences and raising salaries, aiming to strengthen prestige and better staffing.
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Gov Elect Frantz Opposes Prohibition Clause in Statehood Plan
Capt Frank Frantz, nominated to govern Oklahoma Territory, issued statements opposing a Prohibition clause in the organic act for statehood. He asserts a large majority in both territories oppose Congress settling liquor questions, while many prominent residents favor prohibition but reject limiting statehood via such clause.
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Williams Would Reduce Ad Valorem Tariff Duty
Representative John Sharp Williams, the minority leader, introduced in the House a bill to cut tariffs on all articles when ad valorem duties exceed 100 percent. The plan would equalize duties at 100 percent, with the difference between American and foreign labor funded by a consumer tax.
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Commission Meets Here Amid Canal Commission Change
The President issued an executive order shifting the Isthmian Canal Commission quarterly session of January 1, 190%, to be held in the commission office in this city instead of the governor’s office on the Isthmus. The change aims to allow consideration of the engineers advisory board report and avoids a premature departure to the Isthmus.
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Graft Topic to Be Address by Burton in D C Meeting
Representative Burton of Cleveland will speak on graft origin and remedy at the Ohio Republican Association gathering in Metzerrt Hall, 10 F street. Burton, noted for Crises and Financial Depressions, will discuss the timely subject, with ladies invited as a new feature of the meeting.
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Consumption Fund Grows With Wide Roster of Donors
The treasurer of the committees on the prevention of consumption reports numerous donations from individuals and organizations totaling several dollars to support tuberculosis prevention and housing improvement. Names include Rudolph Kauffmann, King’s Daughters and Sons of Polotany Church, Gen. W. S. Shullenberger, Col. Francis Colton, American Security and Trust Company, Church of Our Father and All Souls, and others. The second fund notes similar contributions to housing condition improvements, listing partners Lost & Co, Misa Fannie Misher, Mrs. Henry B. Polkinhorn, and additional donors. Secretary of War Taft and Mrs Taft were announced as guests of honor for a special dinner.
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East Citizens Meet Supports Paving and Crosstown Rail
The East Washington Citizens Association held its December meeting, appointing yearlong committees and adopting executive reports. It favored paving Massachusetts Avenue east from Lincoln Park to Sixteenth Street SE, urged crosstown railroad support, and backed Anacostia flats reclamation plus widening the Anacostia River. It approved reappointment of Commissioner West and continuation of Engineer Eldaie.
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