Secretary Root Reorganizes State Department Plans To Remove Clerks
Secretary Root outlines a plan to reorganize the State Department and consular service by replacing ancient methods with active management. Two top department men study departmental methods under Gen. Ainsworth while an emergency $1,000 appropriation for “emergency clerks” is scrutinized by the subcommittee. Root proposes tighter embassy reporting, modernized operations, and possible department expansion, with questions on space and funding.
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London
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Arenche
Misrani
Congress Eyes Tightening Clerks Age Law
A congressional subcommittee reports some clerks claimed incapacitation are not fully incapacitated and a chief reports difficulty showing real conditions. They seek precise wording to close evasion of the statute and may set a deadline for removing aged clerks if discretion lapses, signaling possible removal of discretionary power by Congress.
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Appeals Hearings Schedule For Customs Board Outside NYC
The board of general appraisers sets fixed appeal dates outside New York City. Cities and dates include Boston third Friday monthly, Philadelphia fourth Saturday and following Monday, Chicago first Wednesday, St. Paul Saturday after first Wednesday in March June September December, Seattle second Wednesday in March June September December, Portland Friday after second Wednesday in March June December, San Francisco third Wednesday in March June September December, Los Angeles Tuesday after third Wednesday, St Louis Monday after first Wednesday in February May August November, New Orleans Friday after second Wednesday. Effective June 1 1906 for Pacific ports and March 1 1906 for all other ports.
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Suffering and Shipwreck: Crew Rescues on Alaskan Coast
Kee Quol, boatswain of the steamer Martechan, tells of a 30 day ordeal after the Mariechan ran aground in False Bay off the Alaskan coast. The crew battled leaks, pumps clogged, and improvised sails to reach shore, four days adrift in frigid seas before rescue by the Georgia. They then traveled to Seattle aboard the Delde for Port Townsend.
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Delde
Disaster inquiry details Valencia loss and crew actions
Victoria B C Feb government probe reports Capt Doherson did not order boat lowering to water but to saloon rail. Boats lowered anyway. starboard boats might have saved many passengers if kept at rail. Names and ships listed. coroner’s inquest into three Meade transport deaths finds accidental death from inhaling poisonous smoke.
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Meade
Curb Market Divorcing Case Seeks Custody
Rockville Md Feb 8 Robert W Mc Whirter of Colesville district file suit for absolute divorce from Laure C McWhirter through Talbott Prettyman Rockville. The bill cites desertion and seeks custody of their two children.
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Colesville
This County
Talbott & Prettyman
Laure C. McWhirter
Plairri
Hearing on Boycott Inquiry Into the Cause
Foreign Affairs Committee weighs the Foster bill which tightens exclusion laws and considers Chinese boycott causes. Senate Immigration to probe boycott origins with testimony from exporters and officials. Plan to question Dr. W A P Martin and high imperial officials amid State Department reports.
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Debate on Foster bill draws lines over Chinese trade policy
In Washington prospects loom for a sharp clash as supporters of the Foster bill prepare to testify before the Committee on Foreign Affairs. California lawmakers labor representatives and others opposed to changes face a counterpoint from pro concession factions. The core issue rests on balancing Chinese market access with protecting American labor from competition and seeking alternative remedies beyond boycotts.
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Middies Entertained at Annapolis Government House
Gov Warfield and Mrs Warfield hosted the class of 1906 midshipmen at the Maryland governor’s residence in Annapolis with a social gathering featuring Baltimore debutantes. Decorations used jonquils and carnations from Oakdale. Tomorrow the first class will hold a German in the armory and Monday night the class of 1907 will bid farewell to the graduates.
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Hazing Trial Developments at Annapolis
Midshipman William T. Boyd Jr. of Illinois faced hazing charges and was initially dismissed by the court Martial, a decision later rescinded with renewal possible. Captain Corwin P. Rees relinquished the presidency of the court and Captain J. B. Murdock assumed command as cases continue. Midshipman Paul Jones Bean of Texas was expelled for deficiency in conduct as the academy prepares to graduate.
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Officers Sail for Cuba to Attend Kil Caney Dedication
The Sumner sailed for Santiago Cuba with a field commission of senior officers from the U S Army and Navy to participate in the dedication ceremonies at Kil Caney Cuba. Lieut Gen Young Lieut Gen Chaffee and Rear Admiral Higginson are among the speakers. Sailors and Marines will disembark from warships at Santiago to join the parade.
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United States Army
Army Orders Health and assignments across regiments
Leaves of absence extended for several officers and numerous transfers between cavalry and infantry units. Promotions and reporting duties announced for Artillery Corps officers, with retirements and examinations scheduled. Naval officers receive home wait orders and academy assignment updates.
Rates Before Senate Debate on Hepburn Bill
A wide range of opinions marked the House debate on the Hepburn bill as uncertainty over key clauses grew. Supporters touted its vast implications for rail and transport taxation while opponents warned of constitutional dangers and delegation of powers to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Senate weighs Hepburn bill impact on rates and rail profits
Senate debates how a railway rate fixing commission would operate under the Hepburn bill. Questions focus on how rates would be set, whether distance rules apply, and if the commission could confiscate earnings through orderly orders. Discussion highlights potential effects on commerce and property interests.
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