Senator Dubois Attacks Smoot Over Mormon Influence
Senator Dubois last night delivered a lengthy Washington speech attacking Senator Smoot and the Mormon Church. He accused President Roosevelt of aiding the Republican Mormon vote in Idaho and Utah, claiming church control across ecclesiastical and political lines and alleging ongoing polygamy supported by church leaders. He argued Smoot represents church interests over state, urging restraint on federal action to curb Mormon political power. The address touched on recent Idaho campaign dynamics, church hierarchy, and historical presidential messages.
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Brigham H. Roberts
Congress
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Johnson
Grant
Hayes
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Arthur
Cleveland
White House
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Senate debates Mormon question and reputations in adjournment
Congress condensed reports the Senate hearing Senator Dutofa on the Mormon issue and challenging Senator Ement's wellness. The Senate adjourned until Monday. The House discussed a legislative bill with consent to disobey salary amendments. Revolutions for lumber trust investigation and public land disposal passed as the House adjourned at 6 03.
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Ement
House
Lumber Trust
Public Printer Does Not Name Chief Inspector Successor
Public Printer Stillings declared he will not appoint a successor to Chief Inspector Brown, who resigned this week, due to Congressional duties occupying his time. B S Moores acts as chief inspector, with Stillings stating the arrangement may last a month or two. A foreman of the bindery will not be appointed until next month amid nearly forty applicants and a full review of qualifications.
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Brown
B. 8. Moores
Bullingyays
Moores
Stilings
Cooley Nomination Argued Before Senate Judiciary
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard charges against Alford W. Cooley of New York for Assistant Attorney General. Culberson objected to instant consideration, seeking time to investigate his legal qualifications. Cooley's nomination could be confirmed at the next executive session amid other confirmations and a treaty for reciprocal patent recognition with Suraternels.
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New York
Senate
Culberson
Cooley
Judiciary Committee
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New York City
Aiso
Moody
Bonaparte
John A. McIlhenny
Louisiana
Civ Service Commission
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Mlinois
Edger EB. Clark
Iowa
Judson C. Clements
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
William&. Ridgely
Dlnota
Herbert Knox Smith
H. H. Rousseau
Navy
Congress to investigate district schools and pay for Indian funds
Congress may launch a broad inquiry into district school administration under a Greene bill reinstating dismissed teachers and requiring five days notice before discipline. Other items include a $1,000,000 loan to Jamestown Exposition, favorable Indian funds reports, a new bank deposit tax, and a $12 minimum pension for veterans, plus scrofula remedies.
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Board of Education
Greene
House
Congress
More Salary Increase Likely Dropped in Congress Rally
The Littauer amendment to raise salaries for House members and top officials faces likely collapse as only about one third of Democrats favor the move. Republicans, surprised by the poll, plan to drop the proposal unless Democrats join in, while debates over clerks and cabinet pay continue. The House adjourned at 5:05 pm awaiting resumed action today.
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Littauer
Tawney
Committee of the Whole
Gilbert
Kentucky
Littaner
Lumber Trust
Livingston
United States
Littsner
Charles R. Thomas
North Carolina
Farmers' votes key to free deeds plan debated
W F Massey of Philadelphia told the House Agriculture Committee that southern lawmakers think free government deeds will win votes, proposing funds be redirected to foreign exploration and investigations. J F Jackson of Virginia opposed distribution and urged more money for experiment stations. In another vote, the House District Committee favored a connecting parkway and street openings. Rep Patterson resigns seat after being elected Tennessee governor, effective January 1B. Rep Hayes proposed a resolution to Taft on whether Chinese or Japanese coolies are employed in the Canal Zone.
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W. F. Massey
Philadelphia
House Committee On Agriculture
South
Massey
Secretary of Agriculture For Foreign Exploration and Investigation
J. F. Jackson
Richmond
Coolie Leber
Hayes
California
Taft
House
Quansi
Hooe Sentenced to Six Years for Perjury
Pittsburg Pa Dee 13 Chitford Weve the negro coachman convicted of perjury in a Hartje divorces case was denied a new trial by Judge Robert Frazer. He was fined 50 and costs and sentenced to six years in the Western Penitentiary. Attorney J Welford Holmes said an appeal would be filed. Christman Gifts at Lansburgh Furniture & Carpet Co.
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Pittsburg
Dee
Chitford Weve
Robert 8. Frazer
Western Penitentiary
Pennsylvania
J. Welford Holmes
Hooe
Divided on Subsidy Bill Republicans Split on Measure
The House Committee on Merchant Marine postponed action on the Grosvenor ship subsidy bill to 10 a m tomorrow after a nine to six vote. Republican tensions rose over opposition from Birdsall Wilson and Hinshaw while Watson backs a two line proposal. Grosvenor warned Wilson to stay away as he vowed to vote against any form, citing constituents. Flack and McDermott remain absent, delaying reporting until after the holidays unless Democrats are absent.
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Orient
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New York
McDermott
New Jersey
States Tax Inheritances Seen Boost for Governments
Census Bureau findings show in 1902 about half the states taxed inheritances, yielding just over 7 million dollars. Officials estimate current year totals near 10 to 12 million, with a dozen states heavily relying on this revenue. Washington and New York among largest contributors, total inheritance tax collected across states cited as 48,037,306 in the report.
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Delaware
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Pennsylvania
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Virginia
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United States
Hawaii
McCarren Spars with Democrats Over Expulsion Trial
New York December 13 Senator Patrick F McCarren has not decided if he will fight the Democratic State committee plan to expel him. The trial opening was postponed to January 3 with jurisdiction questions pending. His counsel plans to call Hearst and Max Thomsen to probe their election votes and support McCarren’s defense. The trial began at the Democratic State headquarters in Hotel Victoria.
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New York
Patrick F. McCarren
Democratic State Committee
Conners
Charles ¥. Murphy
Hearst
McCarren
William ‘R. Hearst
Max I. Thmsen
Sugar Trust Pays Fine in Gold Certificates
A federal court fined the American Sugar Refining Company and its Brooklyn Cooperative for rebating. Seventy gold certificates totaling 168000 dollars covered the penalties as officials watched Commissioner Shields present ten thousand and thirty five thousand and fifty eight thousand dollar bills, then pocket the money to move toward the bank.
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New York
United States
Shields
Desi
Tompkins K. MecIlvaine
Parsong
Closson & Mellvaine
American Sugar Refining Company of
New Jersey
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Sugar Trust
Brooklyn Cooperage Company
Durand and Root Discuss Congo At State Department
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand the British Ambassador met with Secretary Root at the State Department to discuss the Congo atrocities and the Senate Lodge resolution pledging presidential aid. Both sides did not confirm any arrangement for concerted action, though England’s agitation mirrors that in the United States.
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State Department
Root
Congo
Lodge
Senate
Free State
Durand
England
Great Sea Monster Ship Proposed by Navy as New Fighting Machine
A Navy plan outlines a 20,000 ton battleship like dreadnought, faster and more protected than the British. It lists speeds of 21 knots, ten 12 inch guns, fourteen 5 inch guns, torpedo tubes, and heavy armor with advanced compartmental protection. Multiple outsiders submit designs. Bonaparte endorses the bureau plan for a broadside with superior range and defensive strength, awaiting Congress decision.
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William M. Douglas
D. F. Black
Newcastle-on-Tyne
England
Jaméen Donald
Philadelphia
G. W. Dickle
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Cal
Camden
N. J
Naval Construction
Bas Tron Works
Maine
Bonaparte
Bureau of Construction
Hittorto
French Protestants Glad Report Warns of Catholic Rift
New York reporter notes Rev C B Lacheret of the Religious Tract Society reports from Paris that Europe faces a religious crisis as Catholics oppose the republic. Many Catholics abandon the Pope, Protestant tract circulation should rise, and Evangelical Protestants welcome church-state separation.
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G. L. Shearer
American Tract Society
Lacheret
The
Religious Tract Society
Paria
Europe
America
Schmitz Motion Denied Over Grand Juror Bias Claim
In San Francisco on December 1, Judge Dunne denied the oral motion to strike five indictments for conspiracy and extortion against Mayor Schmitz and Abraham Feuf. The motion challenged Grand Juror Wallace Wise’s impartiality after being a trial juror this year. The court refused to admit testimony about Wise’s service on Judge Lewior's panel, with Special Prosecutor Hanney objecting. The defense will proceed with the statutory grounds and juror interrogations about bias set for Monday.
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Abraham Feuf
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Attorney Act
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Barrett
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Bing
Culp for Finley's Place Amid New York Talks
Southern's President Finley travels to New York for discussions on the road's second vice president. Third Vice President J M Culp is favored as successor, but other candidates are reportedly being considered. Decisions may hinge on J P Morgan's influence, with no board meeting called immediately.
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New York
Finley
Southern Railway
J. M. Culp
Sauceesmor
J. P. Morgan
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Railways Fight Indictment Bar Under Hepburn Law
Minneapolis dispatch reports arguments in federal court over whether the Hepburn Act repealed Elkins provisions on rebates. Railroads contend the new law bars indictments for rebating while prosecutors stress intent and legality of terminal charges under existing statutes.
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Page Morris
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Thomas Wilson
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Earnings Of The B And O Railroad For November 1908
Baltimore December 13 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company today issued a statement of earnings and expenses for November 1908 comparing with November 1905. Gross earnings rose from 6 591 374 to 6 925 955, an increase of 224 581. Expenses rose 130 863 from 4 243 088 to 4 476 961. Net earnings advanced from 2 246 286 to 2 449 004, up 203 718. For the five months ending November 30 gross earnings were 85 051 196 versus 32 159 898, up 2 891 808. expenses 22 451 015 vs 20 870 271, up 2 080 744. net earnings 12 690 181 vs 311 789 617, up 850 664.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Norfolk and Western Plans $14.6 Million Bond Issue
Directors of the Norfolk and Western Railway announce $14,575,000 in 4 percent convertible gold bonds maturing 1932. The issue is part of a $34 million authorization and will be offered to adjustment preferred and common stockholders at par based on one sixth of their holdings.
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Would Stop Road Sale In Bay Shore Terminal Case
Frank D. Zell of Philadelphia filed in the United States Supreme Court a petition for writs of mandamus and prohibition to halt the sale of the Bay Shore Terminal Company line near Norfolk in foreclosure to a syndicate. The suit, tied to a long legal battle, seeks intervention and relief from contempt charges while the high court weighs the main question already argued.
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Frank D. Zell
Philadelphia
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Supreme Court
Virginia
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Yeli
Bingham Against Courts Fight Over Police Inspectors
Special to The Washington Fest notes Police Commissioner Bingham refuses to appoint captains as inspectors under court pressure. He vows inspectors must be commanders with brains and will not explain refusals. He laments the police department potential and remarks on mandamus proceedings.
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New York
Bingham
Thief Steals Items From Providence Hospital
Hospital authorities pursue a thief who removed a watch pawn ticket kid gloves a suit of clothes and other articles from Providence Hospital last night. Police were notified of the theft and are investigating the incident.
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Charles Kané
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