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Salaries and Justice in Panama Canal Inquiry
Friday front page discusses Panama Canal salaries, noting Benson's 10000 dollar pay versus regularTreasury auditors earning far less. It argues merit should dictate pay, questions wage fairness, and cites Paul Morton vindication in a Santa Fe case judged by Judge Phillips, with Pence on railroad interests and Tillman praised for candor.
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Department of Justice
Distinction on Federal elections sparks debate on states rights
A correspondent argues the President’s message on federal elections mislabels the process. The piece dissectes the President’s stance, the role of state legislatures in appointing electors, and the absence of a nationwide federal voter base in presidential elections. It critiques immigration and policy debates tied to federal oversight.
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Redwood Regrowth Defies Death In Mendocino Forests
An Ukiah report notes redwood stumps sprouting into new saplings after being felled for shingles. The phenomenon, while long observed along logs and bridges, highlights redwoods’ vitality in moist coastal climates. Willow and poplar also root and spread when soil stays damp, creating living barriers near irrigation ditches.
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Representative Wayion’s twenty word literacy bill proposal
A fictional newspaper-like passage mocks immigrants reading twenty words of the Constitution in any language. It quotes Chicago Now and Chicago News jokes about labor, unions, and a Klondyke overcoat gag, preserving the period tone with punch lines and banter.
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Pointed Paragraphs Train the Chicago Mews
A fragmented passage critiques judgment and social norms, noting a confident manipulator and a cautious man who forgives past favors. The text references an aging man, a comrade’s risky advice, and a remark about appearances and sanity.
A New Peer Who Earned Honors
Sir Thomas Sanderson will receive a peerage and a life pension of $10,000, honoring his long service in the British foreign office. He served as private secretary to several foreign ministers and as permanent under secretary, aiding Queen Victoria and Lord Salisbury, with prominent roles in Geneva Alabama arbitration and Roumania diplomacy.
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Fight On Tuberculosis Aided By The President
Special to The Washington Post notes President Roosevelt forms a plan with a committee to improve government offices and workshops to curb tuberculosis spread. A New York exhibit argues drugs cannot cure and emphasizes sunlight and oxygen, while New York explores a Staten Island farm colony hospital costing over four million dollars to prevent and treat TB nationwide.
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Congress Agrees On Railway Rate Bill Amid Pension Debate
The text critiques pension proposals and salaries for Panama Canal employees, mocking high-profile figures like J Pierpont Morgan. It argues Congress should not fund a pension for the lonely and questions the handling of executive payrolls. The pieceSatirically condemns travel for flown goods and calls for restraint in a controversial policy debate.
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Statehood Bills Separate Oklahoma And Indian Territory
The Oklahoma and Indian Territory deserve separate consideration for statehood rather than being folded into a joint bill with Arizona and New Mexico. Delegates argue for seven House seats for the two territories, reflecting their population, while opponents push a combined omnibus approach that could threaten Oklahoma’s timely admission.
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First Trial Test Today For New Battle-Ship Louisiana
The Louisiana departs Newport News for her first sea trial heading to Rockland Maine for a test on the Rockland course. Built to reach eight knots, officials expect speeds above that. Lieut Commander Chapin and Capt. Marix will witness the trial as the vessel aims to join the fleet in Dominican waters.
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Protest Over Navy Secretary’s Plan to Preserve the Constitution
Protesters protest Secretary Bonaparte's recommendation on the old frigate Constitution. Two Philadelphia ladies and women’s auxiliaries urge action while Bonaparte defers to Congress. A committee plans to seek support from veterans and patriotic groups to bring the ship for permanent display.
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MacArthur Visits Lord Kitchener During Indian Maneuvers
Maj. Gen. MacArthur was the guest of Gen. Lord Kitchener in India during the royal visit to Calcutta and Bombay. He is said to be impressed by Britain's progress in preparing the Indian army for potential war. About 1,000 troops took part in the maneuvers.
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Army Hospital Plans Accepted for Brightwood Site
Plans for a new Army General Hospital on Brightwood road opposite the National Battle Cemetery were accepted by Secretary Taft. Congress fixed a building cost limit of 300000 dollars. A board including Majs C Borden W D McCall and Maj Thomas Blavens advised on the plans. Guns Proved at Indian Head. Nearly 300 guns and seven carriages were tested at Indian Head proving grounds. 283 powder samples were tried and a satisfactory powder for new velocities is believed found. Name of Military Post Changed. The Cebu military post will be renamed Warwick Barracks in honor of Capt O B Warwick killed in action in 189.
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President Kubelik Receives Rough Riders Token
Violinist Kubelik, who played at the White House, was presented with a volume titled The Rough Riders as a token of Roosevelt’s appreciation. The note, dated December 7, expresses thanks from Theodore Roosevelt to the artist in the presence of the President’s family and friends.
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Senator Carmack Seeks Rate Bill Support in Washington
Senator Carmack of Tennessee met in Washington with the Interstate Commerce Committee and spoke at the Ebbitt Hotel about rail rate legislation. He endorsed a measure to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to enforce rates after a reasonable period, urged enlargement of the commission, and defended President Taft's rate policy while noting possible constitutional issues with Foraker's bill. He also discussed his own senatorial re election bid and upcoming campaign plans with reporters.
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