Statehood Bill Debate Highlights Senate Clash Over New Mexico Arizona
Debate on the statehood bill intensified with Dillingham Teller sparring over Arizona and New Mexico. They contended farm values Vermont versus western states and the feasibility of consolidating territories into states. The session closed with the vote looming next Tuesday and the chamber adjourning after executive session.
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Teller
Vermont
New Mexico
Arizona
Clark
Montana
United States
Alaska
Dilling‘ham
Talkingham
Geological Survey
Tellier
Central Heating Plant Seeks Authority to Supply Heat and Cold
Senator Martin introduced in the Senate a bill to incorporate the Economic Heating and Refrigerating Company. The plan is a central plant with a network of pipes to supply private consumers with hot or cold air. Capitalization is 3,002,000 dollars in 10,000 shares. Instead of an annual tax, the company would pay four percent of gross earnings to the District. Incorporators include S. I. Shober, George W. Truesdell, George Young, R. T. W. Duke Jr, H. W. Ker, and George H. Marries.
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Senate
S. I. Shober
George W. Truesdell
George Young
KR. T W. Duke, Jr
H. W. Ker
George H
Agricultural Appropriation Bill Reported to Senate
The agricultural appropriation bill was reported to the Senate by Senator Proctor with total appropriations of 6 787 170 an increase of 320 6740 over House passed bills. Increases include 71 640 for Animal Industry 45 000 for Plant Industry 327 260 for Forest Service and 1000 each for Chemistry Weather Bureau and public roads.
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House
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Bureau of Plant Industry
Bureau of Forest Service
Bureau of Chemistry
Weather Bureau
Public Roads
Senate and House Proceedings on Statehood and Postal Bills
Senate senators discussed the joint Statehood bill with Dillingham supporting merger and Teller criticizing Vermont farm decline. In the House the post-office appropriation bill dominated, with Moon of Tennessee attacking subsidy supporters. Debates on railroad rate legislation followed before adjournment at 5:09 p m.
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Montanid
Dillngham
Ana Teller Yexterday
Dillinghare
Diltingham
Teller
Vermont
Dittingham
Providence Hospital Relief Bill to Reimburse Directors
Senator Stewart offered an amendment to the civil bill proposing $130,629.67 to reimburse Providence Hospital directors for borrowed funds used in rebuilding the hospital. The board cites total costs of $520,529.47 for work since July 1901, with loans from multiple sources and overruns beyond original estimates.
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Aundry
Providence Hospital
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Medical Board
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James Kerr
Thomas V. Hammond
Charles C. Marbury
Thomas M. Vincent
R. A Johnson
James L. Norris
N. H. Shea
Frank Hume
E. 8
Theall
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Congress
Philadelphia Savings Fund Society
Philadelphi
Commissioners of
District of Columbia
Citizens’ National Bank
Washington
WN. H. Shea
Brenan Construction Company
President submits nominations for consul offices to Senate
The President sent to the Senate a slate of nominations including Consul General William Martin in Hankou China and Consuls Kellogg Kidder and Tohist or at various ports. Walter Le Cohen named register of land offices in Louisiana New Orleans. Arthur A Wilder named associate justice Hawaii and multiple postmasters across states. Also promotions in the Navy and confirmation of several postmasters. Whitney backs Hay-Bond treaty. debate expected in Senate.
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New Jersey
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Loutalaur
New Orleans
Supreme Court of Hawaii
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Hawaii
Maryland
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Federalaburg
New Hampshire
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Iowa
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Eddyville
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Chester A. van Scoy
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Louisiena
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Michigan
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Boyne
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Herman
Thurman A. Bury
Two Harbora
Missouri
Warren T Meyers
Warsaw
Montana
George W. Crane
Fort Benton
Ohio
Christopher J Butts
Osborn
Emley B. Gatch
Milford
South Carolina
James A Davison
Blackville
John P Little
Clinton
Bernhard Levy
Walterboro
South Dakota
Calvin Betts
Mount Vernon
Texas
Lafayette Sharp
San Augustine
John C. McBride
Woodville
Utah
Sinon P Diliman
Vernal
Wisconsin
James R. Shaver
Augusta
Mr. Wilder
Judge Hateh
Hatch
Subsidies and Rates Rail Subsidies in Congress Debate
Debate in the House focused on post office appropriations and railroad subsidies with Moon attacking Democrats for supporting subsidies while championing rate regulation. Sibley and Shirley urged careful review of rate making, while a move to strike trunk line subsidies was debated. The discussion covered inspector transfers, Rome postal costs, and extending mail weighing periods, with strong partisan rhetoric on subsidies and government ownership risks.
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Wynmne
House
Representative Moon
Tennessee
Republican Party
Shirley
Kentucky
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Congress
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Indiana
National Soldiers’ Home
Marton
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Goulden
New York
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Roosevelt
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Ines
Norris
Nebraska
South
Kluttz
North Carolia
Rhey
National Democrate
Southern Railway
Underwood
Alabama
Ntwa
Regulation of Rates Sparks Railway Debate in Chicago
Chicago, Feb. LB. Winchell, president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway, backs government regulation of freight rates. He agrees with Samuel Spencer on public truthfulness, argues secret rebates drive desire for rate supervision, and warns rate powers serve one town over another rather than national reform.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
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Spencer
Mr. Spencer
Cne
Washington
Senate Committee Hearings on Interstate Commerce Rates
A new witness, James J. Holoker of Cincinnati, testifies before the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce. He backs granting full authority to adjust rates to correct local discrimination. Hooker supports Esch Townsend bill passage. Chairman Elkins probes stock implications, while Holker notes holders would react to outcomes and potential amendments or repeal. Ferguson of Duluth will resume testimony tomorrow.
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James J. Holoker
Cincinnnati
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Hooker
Elkins
M. Ferguson
Duluth
Minn
Democrats Split Over Minority Rate Bill Reform Effort
Democratic members in the House clashed over strengthening the minority rate bill as proposed by Davey. Shackelford and Lamar backed broader reform aligned with Hearst, but amendments were blocked. The episode exposed a push among Democrats for more radical rate legislation.
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House
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Messrs
Shackelford
Lamar
Hearst
Richardson
Alabama
Indorsement of Roosevelt on Railroad Rates in Cincinnati
Cincinnati business leaders endorsed President Roosevelt’s stance on regulating railroad freight rates and boosting ICC powers. A committee including James J. Hooker and John H. Allen met Secretary Taft in Washington to seek fair, noncrippling reform. The Birmingham convention highlighted Blair urging unity with Roosevelt against rate discrimination. A House panel backed cattle quarantine measures, while DC officials reported rising wife-beater convictions to the Senate.
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Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taft
James J. Hooker
John H. Allen
E. Williamson
N. B. Warren
Receivers and Shippers’ Association
Washington
Birmingham
Ala
Brickmakers’ Convention
John Milton Blair
Blair
Union
United States
Mahogany and Golden Oak Sideboards and Closets
Fragmented list of furniture items includes mahogany sideboards and cabinets from Sherman, Chip Pendale, and Colonel Mahogany, plus Golden Oak sideboards and china closets. Repeats and misspellings imply catalog or ad fragment listing various pieces and finishes.
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Sherman
Nation weae on the sea Ohio Statesman caustically urges strength in merchant fleet
In a House report on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Chairman Grosvenor criticizes American shipping and warns that rival nations dominate sea power where the US lacks a robust merchant marine. He contrasts Japan and England, notes Russia's weakness, and argues war readiness hinges on a strong mercantile fleet aligned with naval strength.
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House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Grosvenor
England
South America
Call for House Caucus on Rail Rate Bill and Hawaii Election Inquiry
A Republican House caucus is called for tomorrow at 3 pm to discuss the rule governing consideration of the Interstate Commerce Commission rail rate bill and possible amendments. Also covered are Panamanian legislation plans, river and harbor efforts, and public building matters. Hawaii election contest details were presented to a House committee, seeking a commission or ballots review, with no action taken. An Army reservation purchase estimate for Fort Wadsworth was sent to the House, and Indian money expenditures were scrutinized. Taft asks payment of 100000 to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company for the Philippine exhibit, per Root era agreement. Colorado homestead bill is amended to apply to Eastern Colorado.
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House Committee On Elections
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Hawaii
D. Kalaua Kalani
Independent Home Rule Party
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Secretary of War
Fort Wadsworth
N. Y
Tts
Taft
Senate
Root
Bill Requires Annual Corporate Reports Before Interstate Commerce
A House Judiciary Committee favorable report approves a bill requiring all interstate corporations to file annual reports with the Department of Commerce and Labor. The measure exempts common carriers and sets February 1 deadline for the prior year's data, including capitalization, earnings, officers, and rules. Returns must be sworn, with possible restraining orders against noncompliant firms.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
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Mabie
House Bill to Reorganize Navy Personnel
Representative Foose of Illinois introduced a measure to reorganize and speed up the United States Navy personnel system. It shortens Naval Academy study to three and a half years for the class graduating after passage, with subsequent three year terms until 1913 and then four years. One year of sea duty becomes required after graduation. Midshipmen age 15 to 17 at entry is fixed. A reserve list for captains to age sixty then likely fifty five is created, with transfer creating active-list vacancies. Vice admirals are created. the President appoints ten officers to head the North Atlantic and Asiatic fleets. The report also supports penalties for executive officers overspending. The Judiciary Committee reports a $2000 fine and two years imprisonment for over-expenditure. Old labor injunction bill tabled. Committee vote largely party-line.
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United States
Foose
Illinois
Naval Academy
Lst
North Atlantic
Hawaii delegate introduces local government bill
Delegate Kalanianaole proposes empowering any Hawaiian county district or municipality to elect boards of supervisors or public bodies under future laws. The measure aims to establish county district or municipal government within the Territory and requires enacted legislation by the Hawaii legislature.
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Kalanianaole
Hawaii
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