Secretary Root Plans Reorganization of State Dept
Secretary Root outlines a plan to reorganize the State Department and consular service, replacing old clerks with an alert corps and boosting efficiency. He cited an emergency fund for clerks and proposed tighter oversight, with two top aides detailing departmental methods under Gen. Ainsworth. The plan, praised by committee members, includes improved embassy reporting and potential departmental relocation or expansion.
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State Department
Lesa
Ar. Rest
Secretary of State
Transs
Viar
Rant
Ainsworth
Vic
Flo
Root
Washington
London
Europe
Cerone
Absafais
Arenche
Misrani
Congress Looks to Tighten Law on Incapacitated Clerks
A subcommittee debates the status of clerks claimed to be incapacitated and seeks precise wording to close loopholes this year. A prominent member warns that if current efforts fail, Congress may cap discretionary reporting age or remove discretion from officials to enforce the statute.
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Congress
Schedule of appeals hearings for customs board outside New York City
The board of general appraisers will hear appeals from customs decisions outside New York City on fixed schedules by city and month. Boston holds the third Friday monthly, Philadelphia the fourth Saturday and first Monday after, Chicago the first Wednesday, St. Paul the Saturday after the first Wednesday in March June September December, Seattle the second Wednesday in March June September December, Portland the Friday after the second and December, San Francisco the third Wednesday in March June September December, Los Angeles the Tuesday after the third, St Louis the Monday after the first Wednesday in February May August November, New Orleans the Friday after the second. The Pacific coast ports calendars start June 1, 1906, others March 1, 1906.
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Board of General Appraisers
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Paul
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
St Louis
New Orleans
Pacific Coast
Suffering and Shipwreck of the Martechan Crew
Kee Quol, Chinese boatswain, tells of the Mariechan wreck off the Alaskan coast near False Bay. The ship drifted 300 miles over thirty days until striking rocks near Chatham. Thirty-nine crew members endured freezing four days ashore before rescue by the Georgia and transport to Seattle, with plans to sail to Port Townsend on the Delde.
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Seattle
Wash
Kee Quol
Martechan
False Bay
Alaskan
Cane Blattery
Chatham Chaits
Georgia
Drmeau
Port Townsend
Delde
Valencia disaster inquiry notes failed orders and rescuers
A government inquiry into the Valencia disaster heard Quartermaster Harp say Captain Dohrson did not order boats lowered to the water but to the saloon deck. Boats lowered to water likely saved many. The starboard boats’ actions and responsible party remain unclear. Also listed are ships arriving and sailing dates in February and a coroner’s jury verdict of accidental death by toxic smoke in the Meade inquest.
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San Francisco
Meade
Curb Market Divorce Suit Filed in Rockville
Robert W. Mc Whirter of Colesville district filed for absolute divorce from Laure C. McWhirter through Talbott and Prettyman of Rockville. The bill cites desertion and asks custody of their two children.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Robert W. McWhirter
Colesville
This County
Talbott & Prettyman
Laure C. McWhirter
Prairri
Hearing on boycott inquiry into the exclusion laws
Congress weighs the Chinese boycott and proposed Foster bill to modify the exclusion laws. Senate immigration will probe causes and damages to American mills while House Foreign Affairs readies hearings on Foster to ease entry for privileged Chinese and curb coolies.
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Congress
Senate Committee On Immigration
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Foster
Senate
China
I @tion
Chinese Market Talks Stir Congressional Hearing
In securing better markets in China, advocates plan to appear before the Committee on Foreign Affairs in support of the Foster bill. California lawmakers, labor representatives, and other opponents will argue against modification of present laws. The issue is expected to be sharply drawn between concessions to China for trade and protecting American labor from Chinese competition.
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Senator Dillingham
Vermont
Orient
United States
State Department
Sargent
Bureau of Immigration
Bureau
Ecoolies
W. A. P. Martin
University of Wiu-ehang
China
Martin
General Committee
Ching
Senate
Messrs. Dubois
Newlands
House Committee On
Foster
California
Stade
Congress
Middies Entertained at Government House in Annapolis
Gov Warfield and Mrs Warfield hosted the class of 1906 midshipmen at the Annapolis government house. A large turnout included Baltimore debutantes and local society ladies. Decorations featured jonquils and carnations from Oakdale. The event is part of graduation week leading to the German tomorrow and the farewell ball Monday night.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Warfield
Government House
Naval Academy
Baltimore
Hazing Trials Overturned at Annapolis Court Martial
At Annapolis a court martial reshuffled command as Captain Corwin P. Rees steps down and Captain J. B. Murdock takes over. Midshipman William T. Boyd Jr. of Illinois was initially convicted and dismissed but the order was rescinded and a possible pardon hints at a review. Midshipman Paul Jones Bean of Texas was dismissed from the academy for delinquency in conduct.
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Boyd
Paul Jones Bean
Texas
Annapolis
Corwin P. Rees
J. B. Murdock
Ilinois
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Academy
Academy
Naval Service
Navy Department
Officers Sail For Cuba For Kil Caney Monument Dedication
The Sumner carrier sails for Santiago Cuba with a battle field commission of distinguished U S army and navy officers to attend the dedication of the Kil Caney battle monument. Lieut Gen Young Lieut Gen Chaffee and Rear Admiral Higginson will speak at the exercises. Sailors and marines will disembark at Santiago to join the parade.
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el Caney
New York
U. S. Army
Sumner
Santiago
Cuba
United States Army
Army Orders From 1906 Leave and Transfer Notices
Leaves of absence extended for several officers across artillery, infantry, and staff. Transfers include reassignments among Cavalry, Infantry, and Coast Artillery. Reports, retirements, and examinations scheduled for Fort Monroe Virginia and the Presidio San Francisco with assignments to regiments and ships. Naval officers receive home wait orders and station moves to Annapolis and Seattle.
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Henry A. Reed
Artillery Corps
Dennis E. Nolan
Staf
Wilson
Twentieth Infantry
Harry Purnell
Olver P. M. Hazzard
Second Cavalry
James C. Rhea
Sixth Cavalry
Seventh Cavalry
James K. Thompson
Twelfth Infantry
Charles G. Dallow
Fir-eweath Infantry
Edward N. Macon
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Lewis 8. Hyan
Fiel Artillery
Artillery School
Fort Monroe
Richard H. McMaster
Albert G. Jenkins
Robert . Wylie
James B. Mitchell
Olin R. Booth
Seventh Infantry
Allen C. Keyes
Leutenant
Tenth Cavalry
John A. Pearson
Cavatt
Charles Burnett
Fourth Cavalry
Daniel D. Gregory
Cutenant
Fifth Cavalry
Keres
Trent. Pearson
W. Fitzhugh Carter
Frank EB. Hopkins
Ernest R. Tilton
Homer B. Grant
Leonard T. Waldron
Willam
Bowen
Marion &, Battle
Frank T. Thornton
Norton B. Wood
Cal
Sedgwick Pratt
Presidio of
San Francisco
Alfred McC. Wilson
Presidio
Monterey
George P. White
Laurance Angel
Porto Rico
C. P. Rees
L. C. Hailer
J. B. Murdock
Naval Academy
Annapolis
W. A. Smead
Seattle
Wash
E. G. Morsell
Navy Yard
Washington
D. C
J. B
F. Y. Foxwell
Washington, D. C
E. H. van Patten
Havy Yest
Rates Before Senate Debate on Hepburn Bill
The Hepburn railway rate bill faces a divided House with uncertain meanings, while the Senate must decide whether to accept or amend. Debate centers on constitutional power, judicial review, and the scope of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Capitol
Underwood
Townsend
Cooper
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clayton
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Roosevelt
House
House Committee
Congress
Supreme Court
Commission
Littlefield
Senate Tax and Rates Debate on Hepburn Bill
The Senate weighs Hepburn bill effects on commerce and industry. Discussion centers on whether a rate making commission can set rates fairly without confiscation risks. Debates consider distance versus market-driven adjustments and potential harms to railway property.
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Subcommittee On Appropriations
Navy
War Departments
Rewie
Wilionm
Roor
Gere
Secernyient
Eivuse Committee
Sashington
Treasury
the Civil Service’ Commission
Certa
Library of Congress
National Museum
Warn Prrrashive
Board of
Valencia
Newport
Sanchez
Marblehead
San Diego
Cleveland
Newport News
Maine
Missouri
Kentucky
Nicarsarge
Yankton
Culebra
Yrinad
Hopkins
Warren
Macdonough
Lawrence
Stewart
Truxtun
San Juan
Trinidad
Alabama
Coarbadoes
West Virginia
Meade Disaster
Curb Market
American Can
Bethlehem Steel Corportation
Bae Bostan Consolidated Copper My
BBM Granby
Ory Greene
International Salt
International Met
Marine
Interborough Rapid ‘Transit
Com
Metropolitan
New
Ye Mackay Company
UR Htehelt Mining
Tennessee Copper
United Copper
R. and Electric Pra Lg A Pollbel
Foreign Affairs Committee
Dr. Martin
Chang
Steamship Dana Railroad
Gov
Mrs. Warfield
Rees
Murdock
ARMY
Hepburn
Marconi
ST. Valentine
United Bank of Hearts
Cupid
Love
de Lisco
Robert Burns
la Tariffa
el Carib
Arthi
John Ashi
Winnie Warth
Dear Crown
David
David Wells
Lillian Russell
Owl
Dr. Graves
Gowan
Wdadld Pischecstecycattley
Mr. Gowan
Affleck’s Drug Store
Mne
Sherley
Burton
Sale
J. Karr’s Sons
F Street
Cc. H. Luengene
the Historians’ History of the World
Josephus
Jerusalem
Polybius
Hannibal
Alps
Appian
Carthage
Einhard
Charlemagne
Beaumonair
Pliny
Pompeii
Thucydides
Athens
de Foe
Boccaccio
Florence
Ibn Bassan
the Cid
Napier
Moore
Azurara
Portugal
Cueta
Jules Quicherat
Joan of Arc
Martin Luther
Tetzel
Bern
Froissart
Crecy
Columbus
Amarius
Verazzano
John Smith
Jamestown
Cortez
Mexico
4Th Ave
Morocco
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