Statehood bill battles in House as Cannon delays Senate measure
Congress wrangles over a Senate statehood bill for New Mexico and Arizona. House leaders confront procedural roadblocks and committee delays while Speaker Cannon weighs how to kill or modify the measure. Conferees discuss possible Oklahoma and Indian Territory options and the odds of advancing a two new states plan.
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Territories Committee
New Mexico
Congress
Cannon
Hamilton
Oklahoma
Congress Condensed Senate and House Sessions on Statehood Vote
The Senate disavowed Mr Mening s vote on New Mexico statehood amid clerical confusion while both chambers reviewed the presidential election results. Theodore Roosevelt and Charles W Fairbanks were officially declared winners with 326 electoral votes. Debates on freight rate regulation and the Arizona strip amendment noted, with Kearns misplacing his section reference, highlighting ongoing statehood legislation developments.
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House of Representatives
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Theodore Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
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Roosevelt
Misa Alice Roosevelt
Republians
Kearns
Senator Bacon
Senator Lodge
Bacon
Senator Kearns
Arizona
Utah
Satisfactions in Phenix Statehood Hopes Rise
In Phenix Arizona and Santa Fe New Mexico cheer the Senate’s statehood steps. Arizona lawmakers thank the Senate for the New Mexico admission bill. A Mesmerizing mix of district market bills and diplomatic talks also appears, with references to L Enfant’s grave marker funding and port regulations shaping commerce.
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Navy
Marine Corps
District of Columbia
Maj
Pierre Charles L'Enfant
City of
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Verdict on Rate Bill Prompts Broad House Debate
In the House yesterday many speeches from Republicans and Democrats claimed credit for origi nating the rate making bill as debate nears its close. The session opened with Thayer and continued through assertions by Bartlett Cochran Esch Grosvenor Shober and others. A final vote is set for this afternoon at 4 o clock as supporters and opponents clash over the measure.
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Senate Approves Arbitration Treaties With Amendments
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reported favorable on arbitration treaties with Great Britain Portugal France Switzerland Germany Italy Spain and Austria-Hungary. An amendment requires Senate submission of each claim before arbitration and aims to curb Southern concerns while preserving protections for state rights.
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France
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Germany
Italy
Spain
Austria-Hungary
Cullom
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Nominations for customs collectors and other federal posts
The President sent to the Senate a slate naming collectors of customs for districts including Vicksburg and Little Egg Harbor, surveyor general of Washington Edward Kingsbury, receiver of public moneys Hugh Taylor Denver, and postmasters in multiple states. The Senate confirmed John N Cobb of Pennsylvania as assistant agent for Alaska salmon fisheries and several postmasters in executive session.
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Short
Mississippi
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Mixs
Frank W Leach
New Jersey
Little Egg Harbor
N. J
Washington
Hdward P. Kingsbury
Hugh Taylor
Colorado
Denver
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Massachusetts
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Concord Junction
Leonard
Saville
Lexington
Frederic Robbing
Watertown
Herbert H. Rusdell
Wavarey
Alexander
Robertd
Tanafly
Pennsylvania
David Maclay
Chambersburg
William F Bekbert, Jr
Lewistown
California
Jane E Loveland
Menlo Park
George B. Hannahs
San Jacinto
David B. Gray
Greeley
Georgia
Leon P Wimberly
Abbeville
John N Cobb
Alaska
Department of Comquexce and Labor
Porto Rico customs case decided by Court of Claims
The United States Court of Claims ruled Narciso Basso’s appeal over a 1500 fine for smuggling foods into Porto Rico was improper. The court held the conviction fell outside Porto Rican jurisdiction, since the relevant law did not extend to Porto Rico until May 1, 194. The refund action proceeds after payment under protest.
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Narciso Basso
United States
Basso
Porto Rico
Successor to Armstrong Named Reynolds from Massachusetts
James Burton Reynolds of Massachusetts has been chosen as the successor to Robert B. Armstrong as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in charge of customs. Reynolds has long served as secretary of the Massachusetts State Republican Committee and his nomination will be sent to the Senate today.
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Treasury Place
Robert B. Armstrong
The
Treasury
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Massachusetts State Republican Committee
Senate
Stone Bladder Dangers Warned and Cure Promoted
An advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure for stone in the bladder and kidney disease. It claims the medicine dissolves gravel, purifies blood, and strengthens the body while warning readers to avoid substitutes. It urges testing kidneys and sending urine to Warner's for analysis.
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Warner Safe Care Co
Rochester
N. Y
Fruit Growers Rally to Preserve Private Car Service
A Southern fruit grower delegation urged Congress to keep private refrigerator car lines in place, arguing railroads cannot supply adequate cars or ice. Witnesses from Georgia, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maine testified that the Armour Car Company system provides better service, lower rates, and more reliable delivery, with growers asserting transition would hurt Georgia peaches and the South’s fruit trade.
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Wisconsin
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House Committee On Interstate Commerce
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Georgia
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Macon
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Mather Stock Car Company
Chicago
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Duluth
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Henderson
National League of Commission Merchants
Mead
Willingham
Georgia Central Railroad
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Lo. C. Pancake
West Virginia
Cumberland
Janey
George F. Gober
Marietta
Freight Rate Regulation Bill Passes In Kansas Senate
Topeka Kans Feb 8 The Kansas Senate approved a bill to prohibit discrimination of railroad freight rates between regions communities or localities and to curb unfair competition. It aims to protect producers and consumers across industries with penalties for violations. Memorials from Colorado North Dakota and Indiana legislatures urging rate regulation were read or filed yesterday in their respective chambers.
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Seventh
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Senate District of Columbia Committee
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Assayer Woolley Removed and Idaho Mint Irregularities
Boise City assayer in charge Smith H Woolley removed amid alleged irregularities in accounts. Senator Martin introduces a bill to appropriate up to 5000 dollars for a dwelling at the fog signal station in Cape Charles Virginia.
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Smith H. Woolley
United States Mint
Idaho
Mr. Woolley
Martin
Cape Charles
Old mechanic honored for typewriter’s rise and impact
A retirement dinner at the Waldorf Astoria salutes a veteran mechanic whose work helped birth the typewriter from a mere experiment into a business necessity. The piece extols his pivotal, often underrecognized role, arguing society errs in overvaluing financiers while neglecting the artisan whose craft truly advanced industry.
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New York
Solomon’s Temple
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