House Presses Ahead on Emergency Bills as Senate Sets Sub
The House rushes emergency appropriations and the ship subsidy bill, awaiting Senate action on the ship subsidy on Wednesday. Key measures include the Panama Canal funding, district whipping post debate, fortifications and army budgets, and a pending power over federal corporations inquiry. The Senate plans a Monday-to-Wednesday session with statehood and railroad-rate bills in focus and a Tillman push on rail issues beginning.
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Senate maneuvers linger over railroad rates and caucus influence
Immediate consideration is sought but if denied the measure will be pressed in the Senate. Senator Lodge will speak today on the railroad-rate issue. Patterson’s resolution on caucus dictation in treaty dealings may be revived by Spooner this week to back Patterson. If Wisconsin's Spooner speaks, Tilman will respond for the Democrats. Conservative Senators on both sides seek to avoid reviving the debate.
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Tennessee's Trial Run Sets 22 Knot Endurance Target
Rockland Maine February 11 The armored cruiser Tennessee completes a screw standardization trial on Owl's Head mile course achieving 22.36 knots at peak and 127 revolutions per minute required for contract speed. Government trial board notes 22.15 knots with tidal corrections. Tomorrow's endurance run aims to sustain 127 rpm for four hours along the coast. Edward Cramp of the builders expresses confidence.
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Rule by a Minority in Democratic Senate Caucus
The Spectator comments on the Democratic Senatorial caucus action regarding Santo Domingo. It argues that democracy can become rule by a majority of the majority, a minority of the nation, when party systems rigidly block cross voting.
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Arizona Desires Statehood Rally From Tombstone Leader
Col Pickett of Tombstone travels to Washington to oppose a joint statehood with New Mexico. He argues Arizona should gain single statehood, noting its population, mineral wealth, irrigation growth, and desire to vote on its own constitution and capital location. He emphasizes local expression over federal decisions.
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Atonement by Coleridge-Taylor to be Heard in City
The Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society conducts the Easter week performance of The Atonement at Tenth Street Congregational Church. Soloists include H. T. Burleigh Sidney Woodward and Corinne Rovelto with Mrs. Europe at piano. led by Prof. John T. Layton. Proceeds aid the church mission fund.
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Adams Defends Bill For Whipping Post In DC
Representative Robert Adams of Philadelphia backs a DC whipping post bill to curb wife beating. He cites prior state results in Oregon Maryland and Delaware and argues punishment protects taxpayers by reducing crime and guarding property. Messages from Major Sylvester support including common law wives in scope. The party heads to Grand Rapids for the Lincoln dinner.
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Sermon to Naval Cadets at Annapolis Graduation
Chaplain H. H. Clark of the Naval Academy delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class in the temporary chapel at the old armory. A full audience heard him emphasize noble service and making the navy the world’s most proficient force through training, example, and intelligent leadership.
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Bonaparte to Speak at Annapolis Graduation Day
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte will address the first class at Annapolis today and present diplomas to departing midshipmen. He plans a brief review of conditions there and expects to return to Washington by Wednesday to discuss repealing hazing laws and enacting a new measure with Congress.
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Congo Atrocity Denial by Belgian Minister Moncheur
Baron Moncheur, Belgian minister, tells The Post the Congo Free State atrocities story lacks foundation. He cites a commission of investigation and criticizes English missionary influence while praising Congo administration and reforms. He argues agitation is driven by greed and aims to redistribute Congo territory, urging Americans to see motives clearly.
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Senate Rate Hearing on Hepburn Bill and Court Review
Washington corresp says Senate Interstate Commerce Committee resumed railroad rate debate and aims for a unified report Friday. Talks focus on court review of rates set by the commission under the Hepburn powers with detractors worried about radical reach and constitutional tests.
Dyspepsia Tablets Save the Day in Dinner Table Tale
A humorous confrontation shows Mr White touting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for indigestion. He claims a single tablet digests large meals and relieves heartburn, nausea, and sour stomach, urging Mr Black to try the remedy to regain energy and cheer. The advertisement-style piece extols the tablet's quick relief and universal availability.
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Committee Signals Support for ICC Review Feature
Members of the committee plan an amendment aligned with the Esch Townsend bill as it passed the House. They argue no review questions have arisen this session and will appeal to the Senate if needed.
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Senator Knox New Bill Proposes Judicial Review of ICC Orders
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania introduces a rate bill proposing judicial review of Interstate Commerce Commission orders and related regulations under the new powers. The measure, seen by some senators, aims to refine review standards, with party divisions on how broad such review should be and whether to create a dedicated court of transportation.
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Roosevelt spins a San Juan war story at White House dinner
At a Republican executive committee dinner President Roosevelt joked about two contrasting tales of his role in the San Juan charge. He noted the Democracy believed both versions, one placing him behind the regiment and another ahead, even claiming he shot a Spanish officer in the back.
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Electric locomotive defies snow in New York tunnel test
Schenectady Dispatch reports a daytime to night test of GE designed electric locomotive to replace steam engines for New York tunnel routes. Officials from General Electric and New York Central Railroad praised the engine after plowing through eighteen inches of snow at sixty to seventy miles per hour. Chief Engineer Fotter noted the machine remained covered in snow yet exposed machinery and running gear, iced, did not impede operation.
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