House Delays Ship Subsidy Bill as Senate Debates Next
The House hustled through eighty eight working days and sent three major measures to the Senate including the ship subsidy bill and emergency Panama Canal funds. The Senate will vote on the subsidy Wednesday while Statehood and Philippine tariff matters await action. fortifications and army bills are slated for rapid passage this week with economy measures and possible power to consolidate customs districts under consideration. The calendar also notes the Tillman rail concern and upcoming marriage of Longworth and Alice Roosevelt, with Senate debate intensifying on the subsidy and Statehood ahead.
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Senate Debates Rail Rate Law and Treaty Caucus
The article notes immediate consideration attempts and Senate action on railroad rate questions. Senator Lodge will speak today, with potential revival of caucus dictation in treaty matters by Senator Spooner backing Patterson. Senator Tilman would respond for the Democrats, while conservative Senators seek to prevent revival.
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Tennessee’s Trial Trip Sets 22 Knot Endurance Target
Rockland Me Feb 11 The armored cruiser Tennessee completed a first speed sprint of 22.36 knots over the Owl's Head mile course and the board fixed 126.4 screw revolutions per minute to meet a contract speed of 22 knots. Tomorrow she will attempt four hours at 127 revolutions to finish the government tests. Weather was calm and tides aided the best run with the maximum noted at 22.15 knots. Edward Cramp expressed confidence in keeping revolutions required for the endurance run.
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Edward Cramp
Rule by a Minority in Senate Caucus Commentary
London Spectator comments on the Democratic Senatorial caucus action over Santo Domingo. It notes the oddity of democracy becoming rule by a majority of the majority, and warns cross voting rigidity can let a nation be governed by a minority of the population or by a minority of its representatives.
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Washington Post
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Santo Domingo
Arizona Desires to Vote on Statehood Split with New Mexico
Col Pickett of Tombstone visits Washington and argues Arizona should decide alone on statehood by ballot. He notes Arizona’s population, mineral wealth including over 30 million in metals, and rapid irrigation growth. The Arizona Territory favors single statehood and would resist joining New Mexico without its consent.
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Atonement by Coleridge Taylor Coming to City Church
Coleridge Taylor's Oratorio The Atonement will be performed Easter week at the Tenth Street Congregational Church by the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society under Prof John T Layton with soloists H T Burleigh Sidney Woodward and Corinne Rovelto. The concert benefits the church Ladies' Home Missionary Society mission fund.
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Adams Defends Bill for District of Columbia Whipping Post
Representative Robert Adams of Philadelphia pushes a bill to establish a whipping post in the District of Columbia arguing it will curb wife beating and reduce crime. He cites past trials in Oregon Maryland and Delaware as showing deterrence plus economic relief for taxpayers. A letter from Maj. Sylvester supports expanding the penalty to assault on common law wives. The party also departs for Grand Rapids to attend a Lincoln dinner.
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Sermon to Naval Cadets at Annapolis
Chaplain H. H. Clark of the Naval Academy delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class in the old armory chapel. A large audience filled every seat as the midshipmen choir provided special music. He urged noble service in the navy, stressing training, exemplary conduct, and making the navy the world’s most proficient force for the nation’s service.
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H. H. Clark
Naval Academy
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Bonaparte to deliver address at Annapolis graduation
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte will attend the Annapolis graduation of the first class today and present diplomas to the midshipmen. He plans a brief review of conditions there and may not return to Washington until Wednesday to discuss hazing law reforms with Congress.
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Atrocities myth debunked by Congo minister in The Post
Baron Moncheur, Belgian minister, rejects atrocity claims about the Congo Free State. He says English evangelists incite natives, notes a commission found administration fair, and argues agitation stems from greed and political aims to redistribute Congo territory. He urges American readers to doubt the critics.
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Senate Rate Hearing on Hepburn Bill Brings Compromise Plans
Washington reports a Senate interstate commerce hearing on the Hepburn railroad rate bill. discussions focus on court review of rates, constitutional questions, and a proposed compromise to determine constitutionality before enforcement. Senators from both sides weigh risks of a sweeping legal contest and define transportation terms.
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Clapp
Dyspepsia and a Dinner Party Satire
A comic scene shows Mr White proving how Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets tame a feast of oysters, chowder, steak, lobster, and more. The exchange mocks dyspepsia while promoting a 50 cent package that promises relief from heartburn, nausea, and indigestion.
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Congress to consider ICC orders amends Esch Townsend bill
A House committee plans to propose amendments to ICC orders similar to the Esch Townsend bill as it passed the House. They argue review features had no prior objections this session and threaten a Senate appeal if committee action fails.
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Senator Knox Prompts Interstate Rate Court Review Bill
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania has drafted a bill demanding judicial review of Interstate Commerce Commission orders and related regulations. The measure, not yet public, draws on Knox’s Pittsburg speech and faces Republican debates over the extent of court review and the bill’s wording.
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Roosevelt jokes at White House dinner about San Juan story
President Roosevelt entertained Republican leaders at a White House dinner with humorous anecdotes about his role in the San Juan battle. He noted two conflicting tales of his actions and quipped that Democrats believed both as gospel truth.
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Electric Motor Defies Snow in City Rail Test
The electric locomotive built to replace steam in New York tunnel haulage powered through 18 inch snow drifts during a full day test. Officials from General Electric and New York Central Railroad praised its performance, noting speeds of 60 to 70 mph and that snow packed gear did not hinder operation. Chief Engineer Fotter observed the machine remained fully covered by snow yet ran smoothly.
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