Smoot hearing opens as exsecretary Carlisle fronts prosecution
The first congressional hearing on the Smoot investigation heard former Secretary of the Treasury John Carlisle as a prosecution witness. Prof Wolfe, late Brigham Young College, testified on polygamy ties involving Brigham Young School for Girls in Provo as the committee explored the church, its endowment rite, and Mormon extractive policies.
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Lumber Dealers Back Roosevelt on Freight Rate Policy
The Retail Lumber Dealers Association of New York adopted a resolution in convention praising President Roosevelt for his stance on freight rate legislation. The action was announced from Buffalo, New York, on February 7.
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Patterson Stands by Conscience in Dominican Debate
In a high tension session, Senator Patterson defended his independent stance on the Santo Domingo treaty, rejecting caucus coercion and vowing to vote as his conscience dictates. He recalled past party disputes and asserted his loyalty to constituents over party lines, while Bailey defended party unity and challenged Patterson’s memory of the 1903 caucus. The debate closed with Patterson reaffirming his resolve and the Senate adjourning to executive session.
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Panic Averted by Self Cure with Dr King's Pills
A short ad claims panic averted by curing constipation and peritonitis using Dr King's New Life Pills sold by all druggists. The notice resembles a 19th century newspaper medical рекла.
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Dr King
Roosevelt's stance on Hepburn rate bill questioned
Analysis notes persistent rumors about President Roosevelt shifting on rate regulation. It argues the Hepburn bill lacks explicit judicial review for rate changes, while the President and Taft support court review of new rates, and explains how judicial oversight would function within the proposed framework.
Marvelous Cure by Cuticura Remedies
A mother recalls her four month old son’s severe eczema spreading over his body despite many doctors. After using Cuticura Remedies including Sesp and Ointment, his condition improved in two months and he was well within six months, with twelve bottles of Resolvent used over a year. Piermont, New Hampshire, October 24, 1905.
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Polter Drug & Tees
Blended whiskies and the call for pure ethyl alcohols
Excerpted debate on whisky purity cites the health advantages of pure alcohol free from fusel oil and urges laws to criminalize poisonous liquors while promoting pure ethyl alcohol beverages. It traces whisky’s etymology from Usquebaugh to modern usage and notes distillation rectification methods.
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President Roosevelt on railway rate bill wording and review
The discussion centers on potential constitutional and equity concerns in railway rate legislation. Rich ard Olney argues that enactment followed by unreasonable rates could strip carriers of property without due process. The President seeks constitutional wording ensuring judicial review and a fair deal for shipper and carrier, resisting any weakening of the Hepburn measure.
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Congress
Senator Heyburn reports no critical illness in latest bulletin
Senator W B Heyburn released a statement to The Post claiming he has not been gravely ill but only had appendicitis. He says he has nearly recovered and will resume duties within days, disputing reports of other ailments and stating bulletins showed only appendicitis. In Georgia, Simeon Wilder and John Hatchett were killed in a boiler explosion at Wilder & Hatchett sawmill near Rock Hill Crawford County. Hatchett left a widow and four children, Wilder a widow and three children.
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Simeon Wilder
John Hatchett
Wilder & Hatchett
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Crawford County
Hatchett
Wilder
Alice Roosevelt Wedding Gifts From France and Cuba
The French government sent a Gobelin showing justice to Miss Alice Roosevelt, presented by ambassador Jusserand. Dwight of New York bought a Tiffany glass table set valued around 800 dollars for the wedding, to be given on behalf of New York House members. Havana claims Dr Ferrer reports Cuba’s pearls gift to Miss Roosevelt via Quesada, while Griffith T. Davis is named revenue collector for the Twelfth Pennsylvania district.
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Committee On Foreign Affairs
Longworth
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Taft Philippine Party
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Palma
Cuba
Tong Quizzes President About Sino American Trade
President Roosevelt met with Dr. F Tong the Chinese emperor’s special commissioner in the White House to discuss commercial relations and modern industrial methods. Tong, arriving from New York, plans further visits including a Southern tour to study the cotton industry.
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President views Clark paintings at Corcoran Gallery
President Roosevelt viewed Senator Clark's art collection in the Corcoran Gallery escorted by Senator Clark. The sixty master works, valued in the thousands, will soon adorn Clark's New York mansion. public viewing begins next Saturday with a private invitation-only Friday.
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