District Appropriation Bill Increases Teachers Salaries
The Senate received a district appropriation bill raising public school teacher salaries by substantial amounts and adding funds for a new brick bridge, concrete street work, and expanded city services. It hikes the Anacostia Bridge cost, adds school buildings and site purchases, and boosts library and street department budgets while trimming hospital direct support.
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Senate Debates Statehood Bill and House Appropriations
Senate devoted most of yesterday to the statehood bill, urging self government for Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a state and debating forest reserves within the agricultural appropriation. The House passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill and approved numerous increases for fire, hospitals, and police services, with notable boosts for the District militia and city departments.
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Senate discusses railway consolidation and statehood
In a long session the Senate debated railway consolidation urged a national railroad incorporation act, approved by Mr Newlands. An Agricultural appropriation topic followed with forest reserve grazing penalties defeated. Statehood talks centered on Oklahoma and a proposed united territory with Arizona and New Mexico. Executive session ended the day.
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Nominations Sent to Senate for Postmasters
The President yesterday sent to the Senate a list of postmaster nominees for New York Depew Tully California Marysville Alhambra Georgia Jefferson Clinde Buda Indians Gas City Otterbein Iowa Hondo etc and several other towns across states including North Carolina Oklahoma Texas Louisiana and South Dakota. Senate confirmations followed in executive session naming George E Anderson Amels consul at Amoy Frank M Downer superintendent Arthur R Hodgson assayer and Joseph W Milton mint official at Denver with further postmaster confirmations. A treaty with Luxemburg ratified in executive session related to trade marks.
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Georgia
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Jefferson
Richmond
Armstrong
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Bertham
Louisiana
Naunie O. Hamilton
Pollock
Charlea W. Lymen
Rayne
North Carolina
James B. Wilders
Warsaw
Oklahoma
Joseph A. Randolph
Waukomis
South Dakota
Sherman F. Lucas
Bonestee
Texas
William I. Rogers
Connor
J. M. Musser
Seymour
Henry L. Sande
Alvord
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Hondo
George E. Anderson
Atnels
Amoy
Chiis
Frank M. Downer
Arthur R.hodgson
Joseph W. Milton
Denver
Colo
Southern Diplomacy and Reciprocity Shapes Race and Trade
The House passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, boosting funding to 32.1 million, while debate centered on railway rates and the Hassan reciprocity treaty with France. Representative Thomas urged Senate action to aid the South, praising Boutell for remarks on race. The South stressed two-race harmony issues and urged new trade avenues as industrial growth continues.
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Bright's Disease and Diabetes Cure Claim Report
San Francisco druggists announce a new Fulton Compounds cure for chronic Brights Disease and Diabetes. The letter to Washington asserts high recovery rates, lists numerous local pharmacies as agents, and urges readers to request a pamphlet for details.
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Hay-Bond Treaty Reported Amid New England Fishing Objections
Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a favorable report on the Hay-Bond reciprocity treaty with Newfoundland. Amendments meet New England fishing interests objections and require U S tariff law changes by act of Congress before any treaty provisions take effect. The pact allows duty free admission of fresh and frozen fish and coal, with Newfoundland reducing duties on American-made goods. Senator Bacon’s amendment clarifies no tariff change via treaty alone, insisting congressional action to conform tariff laws before implementation.
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Virginia pilots object to Littlefield bill in House
Virginia pilots oppose Representative Littlefield s plan to repeal the harbor pilot requirement for coastwise ships from Maine to Mexico. Capt Boutwell said the change would threaten safety. advocates say captains could enter port without pilots. A floor fight is anticipated as the measure is called up.
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Secretaries Taft push on Philippine tariff reduction
Secretary Taft urged Ways and Means to cut Philippine tariff to aid development and raise revenue. He backed a three year government monopoly on opium with sale limited to Chinamen addicted to the habit and required registration, followed by cessation except for medicine.
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India
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Aft
Pay for Postmasters Deficiency Estimates Approved
Treasury estimate to Speaker Cannon lists 536,894.78 for postmaster compensation. Second quarter 1904 figures include W Walls, J Massey, Hezekiah P Jones, George Jenkins, A Reed, Sidwell, N Warr and others. Also mentions coal statistics report and a bust purchase bill for Zachary Taylor, signed into law.
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Attorneys Offer Separate Pleadings in Smoot Defense
Worthington and Van Cott file separate briefs with the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee in the Smoot investigation. Worthington argues removal requires expulsion for criminal offense and a two-thirds vote. Van Cott challenges Protestant opposition to Smoot, defending religious freedom and political activity by religious groups. Also notes on census marriage and divorce stats and DC corporations bill referrals.
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Utah
UNCLE JOE WAS NOT THERE AT White House Dinner
Parliament notes recount Speaker Cannon miss a White House dinner for a prior engagement while Justice Harlan attended in his stead. Fuller was honored as chief justice amid jokes about the absence and a remark from the president excusing the Speaker. Bonded wheat and a taxable import bill are introduced by representatives, while Culberson credentials are offered. Grid Iron Club duties and a funeral tribute mark E G Dunnell’s passing in New Jersey.
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No Truth in Charges Against Oklahoma Judge Irwin
Department of Justice released a statement by Judge Irwin denying accusations filed by Milly Coupe of alleged drunkenness on the bench. The DOJ says affidavits supplied by alleged witnesses show no basis for the charges and no action will be taken. Judge Irwin was reportedly ill at the time of the alleged incident.
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Juvenile Court Talk Set By Denver Judge Lindsay
Judge Lindsay of the Denver Juvenile Court will speak at a Thursday evening Public Library meeting hosted by the Monday Evening Club. District Commissioner Macfarland will preside, and Judge Heusler may also address the audience about the juvenile court.
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