Use of Indian funds senate committee hearing
A Senate Indian Affairs subcommittee hearing examined the diversion of Indian trust funds for sectarian schools. Senator Bard testified about Dr E Scharf and Catholic influence during the 1902 campaign, discussing letters and memoranda alleging the president’s involvement and a plan to secure twenty doubtful districts. The testimony covered Interior details, the President's order basis, and proposals for individual tribal accounts to control funds.
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S M Brosius
Indian Rights Association
Roosevelt
Bard
California
Indian Committee
E. Scharf
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Dr &Charf
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Stephens
Secretary of the Interior
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Brosius
Leupp
Feb Leupp
United States Treasury
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Senate
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Scharf
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Serattur Bard
Ste Benator
Maryland
New York
Catholic Club
F Street
Senate Fights Over Statehood Bill and Catholic Aid Policy
The Senate continued work on the Statehood bill with Mr Nelson as lead speaker and debated amendments increasing fees for district mock companies. A House debate recalled Gen. Nelson A Milen’s treatment of Jefferson Davis. Williams of Mississippi opposed a retroactive provision for retired officers serving in state militias. the motion failed 71 to 17. Post office funding was discussed as the session closed. Special items noted include religious appointments, Catholic Church influence in policy, and a push to extend Catholic Indian School funding around $200,000 annually, with mixed support from lawmakers and committee members.
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Carelgan
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Cathoiis Indian School
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Catholic University
I Street
Washington, DC
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Father Ketcham
Catholic Indian Bureau
Mississippi River
Bailey
White House
Territories Committee
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Navy Yard Appropriations for Washington Repairs Urgent
The navy seeks emergency funds totaling 292,970 for Washington navy yard repairs and related projects. An 18,000 supplement covers quay wall repairs due to War Department river improvements threatening the wall, with 78,000 for wall extension and 25,000 for roof work on f o 22 23, plus 87,000 for a lighting shop building. Other yards receive smaller allocations. A Senate note lists minor bills and district measures approved, including anti obscene literature transport restrictions.
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Washington Navy Yard
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Speaker Cannon
Secretary of the Navy
M T. Endicott
Bureau
Anacostia River
War Department
Navy Yard
Norfolk Navy Yard
Boston Navy Yard
New York Navy Yard
Key West Naval Station
Pensacola Navy Yard
New Orleans
Corporation Bill Passes With Twenty-Five Dollar Fee Demand
The Senate approved a House-passed bill amending the District code on company incorporation. It imposes a minimum twenty five dollar fee, a 40 cent per thousand stock tax, and full capital subscrption at filing, with at least 10 percent paid in, targeting future abuses and raising tax on stock companies. Roosevelt to consider the measure.
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Gallinger
Hale
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Large deficit shown three street car firms operated at a loss
Annual report to Speaker Cannon reveals Anacostia and Potomac Railroad assets of 32.6 million with 21.998 million paid in and a 2.517 million funded debt. Road length over sixteen miles, receipts 304,252.31, expenses 810,776.14, showing a deficit 3,522.88. Georgetown and Tennallytown shows no deficit. Brightwood deficit 38,416.45 with 66,505.98 receipts. Washington Railway and Electric reports surplus 356,522.75 and dividends 212,500. Total passengers and fares listed, plus accidents and other figures.
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Speaker Cannon
Georgetown and Tennallytown Railroad Company
Brightwood Railway Company
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Census calls for data on marriage and divorce in 1905
The Committee on the Census urges adopting a resolution to authorize the Director of the Census to prepare statistics on marriage and divorce. It notes no current federal collection exists since 1887, estimates cost about 25000, and believes existing staff can handle it within the year's general appropriation. A New York petition and President Roosevelt support reliable data on family life and social welfare.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Committee On the Census
Department of Labor
Seth Low
State of
New York
Committee On Census
Census
Census Office
Deane
Bishop
Westward Balance Wheels in Statehood Debate
In the Senate Nelson defended the Statehood bill against East West antagonism claims and urged balance with Western support. He opposed the prohibition amendment while the chamber adjourned after an executive session. Overstreet proposed a reduced second class mail rate for publishers and readers. District Commissioners plan to press for higher DC funding and teacher pay increases in upcoming hearings.
Civil War Record Leads To Army Retirement Listing
A veteran’s distinguished Civil War service secures retirement from the army. The official record notes long years of enlistment, notable battles, and continued loyalty to duty, with honors recognized as part of the retirement action.
Changes Canal Control Bill Abolishing Commission Favored
The House committee reported the Mann bill to abolish the Panama Canal Commission, placing canal governance with the President. It would transfer the Canal Zone, and canal construction, to executive authority, repealing the Isthmian Canal Commission. A minority view and later minority notes are mentioned. The measure also allows government acquisition of 1086 acres of Panama Railway stock. A separate civil war claim case seeks 50,000 to heirs of Ambrose Ford.
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House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Mana
Panama Canal Commission
Canal
Mann
Panama Railway Company
Shackleford
Missouri
Adamson
Georgia
Panama Canal
Congress
United States
Canal Zone
Isthmian Canal Commission
Senate
Martin
Ambrose Ford
Fauquier County Supplies Taken During Civil War
A fragment notes Fauquier County in Virginia supplying items seized by Federal troops during the Ely War era. The line hints at wartime requisitions or confiscations impacting local resources and governance.
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Tate
Fauquier County
Ely
Public Park Plan Proposed By Representative Bowers
Yesterday Representative Bowers introduced a bill in the House to buy a 6 520 square foot triangle at the corner of Rhode Island Avenue Q and Eleventh Streets NW for not more than 20 000 to create a public park. The notice also mentions promotions and confirmations in Congress including Capt Grumley Seeka, Taft’s relief bill for Capt Howard I Grumley, executive Senate confirmations, and various nominations and reports in Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
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Indiana
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Rhode Island Avenue
Eleventh Streets
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Taft
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Howard
Prevented Pneumonia With Father John’s Remedy
A Bridgeport woman Mrs A Burgess reports severe cold danger of pneumonia averted after taking Father John’s Medicine and urges friends to use it. Signed Mrs A Burgess 210 De Forest Avenue Bridgeport Conn.
Republican banquet honors sweeping congressional victory
Forty eulwart Republicans forming the Congressional committee gathered at the Raleigh Hotel private dining room to celebrate a large victory in the next Congress. Chairman Gabcock presided with Speaker Cannon nearby as speeches followed by remarks from Ward and numerous lawmakers and delegates. The room featured ferns palms and a lavish table of roses smilax and carnations.
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William L Ward
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Howett
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McCarthy
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Littauer Loudenslager
Overstreet
Sherman
Hull
Tawney
Longworth
Spalding
Haskins
Slemp
Needham
Bartholdt
Barlaigh
Cooper
McGuire, Rodey
Kalamanace
Committee May Be Generous In Municipal Building Measure
The House Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds nears completion of the public buildings bill with an appropriation expected above 10 million dollars. Consideration is given to a 500 thousand dollar request from District Commissioners to raise the cost limit, with strong sentiment to include it. The panel argues against a brick office building on Pennsylvania Avenue, forecasting a landmark on a premier avenue.
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House Committee On Public Buildings
Pennsylvania Avenue
District Jail Extension Plans Proposed by Secretary Shaw
Secretary Shaw sent Speaker Cannon an acting attorney general estimate for extending and improving the District jail with preliminary plans costing 2000. The plan totals up to 209000 and calls for specified improvements.
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