Humorous House Debate on Adams Whipping-Post Bill
A lively House session ridiculed Mr. Adams and his proposed whipping post law for wife-beaters. The members lampooned the idea amid jeers, with exchanges about a public stand on Pennsylvania Avenue before the Peace Monument and even atop the Washington Monument. The bill was tabled 153 to 60, ending the stunt.
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Wachter
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Ollie James
Kentucky
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Ims
Tennessee
United States
Sims
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Yihe James
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Mahon
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Ohio
Slayden
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Twhnois
Samuel W. Smith
Michigan
Smyser
Spight
Trimble
Wallace
Watlins
Senate debates railroad power as Tillman plan seeks coal probe
The Senate approved a radical Tillman joint resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate alleged Pennsylvania Railroad control of coal output in Pennsylvania and West Virginia and other shipments. The body also adopted a bill on freight rebates and appointed conferees on the urgent deficiency bill. House adjourned at 6:00.
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Heer Bil
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Livingston
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Payne
Gardner
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Parker
New Jersey
Alexander
New York
Clayton
Alabama
Brantley
Georgia
Ar. Wiliams
Mississippi
Smith
Kentucky
Lodge Urges Gentle Rail Rate Reform With Court Review
Massachusetts Senator Lodge argues for federal control of railroad rates up to a maximum set by a commission. He warns against broad government ownership, notes international examples, and stresses court review to curb rebates and place discriminations while protecting rights to appeal.
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Meme
President submits nominations to Senate for federal posts
The President yesterday sent a long list of nominations to the Senate covering Collectors of customs, pension agents, land office registers, receivers of public moneys, postmasters, and various other federal appointments across states from New York to Wisconsin. Names include Howard S. Nyman for Georgetown, D C. George W. Gardiner for Providence. George W. Stewart for Visalia. W M Gitord for Lincoln. B D Qoadell for Braokfeld. and many others across Alabama, California, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
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Howard S. Nyman
Georgetown
D. C. Frederick
Murray
Buffalo Creek
George
W. Gardiner
Providence
R. I
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Huffale
St Clair A. Mushalland
Philadelphia
George W. Stewart
Visalia
Cal
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Lincoln
Nebr
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Nepr
Maine
W. Marson
Boothbay
Harvor
Allen
Cherryfield
Littleiela
Vinal Haven
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Qoadell
Braokfeld
Fowler
Walpole
New Jersey
B. P. Walling
Sussex
New York
M Gleason
Carthage
James
Naples
Pennsylvania
G. W. Dest
Brady
B Dennison
Jamestown
Alabama
A. N Holland
Scottsboro
Arkansas
J_E Daugherty
Russellville
California
F. L. Powell
Lemoore
R J Nixon
Yreka
Colorado
HW Ogle
Lake City
D. E. Cooper
Lamar
Florida
Stowers
Weat Palm Beach
Jaaho
F Winn
Idaho Falls
Winola
H. D. Hemmons
Elgin
E. G Howell
Geneva
W. A. Musett
Grayville
W. Bale
Hinckley
C T Beckman
Petersburg
H. A Fischer
Staunton
L A. Constantine
Aurora
Indiana
W A. Masten
Danville
C. G. Covert
Hvansville
Houchin
Mallings
Williamsport
Iowa
T. Hollowell
Fort Madison
HL. Chesley
Sutherland
Kansas
Mark Palmer
Eskridge
M. Garvey
McCune
Kentucky
W C Harner
Catlettsburg
Michigan
G. E. Adams
Bangor
J =. Watson
Lebanon
W. C. Askin
Saiem
Minnesota
W. M. Fuller
Little Falla
Missouri
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Salem
Nebraska
W A McCool
Indianola
I M Copelland
Minden
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Olive
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C W. Teague
West Durham
E. L. Ware
Kings Mountain
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C. Cunthorp
Edgeley
B. McMilan
Hannah Ohio
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Penney
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Wonewec
Mr Longworth In The House And Senate Appointments
Mr Longworth seated as House opened and celebrated recovery from tonsillitis. He voted against the whipping post bill with a quip about near matrimony. House Pensions Committee members were not invited to a wedding. Senate confirmed several postmaster nominations including W F Crane Edith Morrow H L Knight J W Stuart and others.
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House Committee On Pensions
Loudenslager
New Jersey
Senate
Poetmasters
Michigan
W. F. Crane
Manistique
Minnesota
A. Fiddes
Jackson
Mississippi
L. Vansample
Summit
Edith @. Morrow
West Point
H. L. Knight
Medford
D. W. Mahoney
Passaic
J. Pierson
Phillips
H. B. Rollinson
Rahway
G. W. Hope
Raritan
A. Stacher
Riverside
Pennsylvania
J. W. Stuart
State Colleen
Magoon testifies on Cromwell ties to banks and drafts
Gov. Magoon again testifies before the Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee denying knowledge of Cromwell’s bank connections. Morgan criticizes Cromwell’s influence over Panama affairs while Magoon disclaims involvement in a $10,745 Markel contract amid questions on drafts paid to employees and family remittances.
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Panama Railroad
Isthmian Canal Commission
Morgan
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Magoon
Canal Zone
Cromwell
Tuliaférre
Gov
United States
Mr. Cromwell
Panama Republic
Panama
Commission
Talliaferro
Hopkins
Markel
Congress Bodies Observe Lincoln Birthday With No Formal Notice
Congress marked no official day of observance for Lincoln’s birthday yesterday. Speaker Cannon opened the House with a new gavel dedicated to the martyred president. Chaplain Couden offered a prayer praising Lincoln’s nobility, strength, and charity.
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Lincoln
Cannon
House
Couden
Republic
Tampa Plans Exposition to Boom Work on Canal
A concurrent resolution introduced by Representative Sparkman of Florida asks the President to issue proclamations inviting States and foreign countries to participate in a 1908 Tampa exposition. Naval involvement and international exhibits are planned to highlight the Isthmian Canal’s importance and expedited completion. Senator Heyburn returns to the Senate after an appendicitis bout.
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Tampa
Representative Sparkman
Florida
Isthmian Canal
Postum Coffee Helps Wisconsin Woman Find Health
A Wisconsin woman credits Postum Food Coffee with curing stomach and bowel troubles, headaches, and loss of appetite after giving up traditional coffee. She reports improved health, weight gain, and restored complexion after moving to Wellville for three years, and notes her mother’s death linked to coffee drinking.
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Wellville
Postum Co
Battle Creek
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Wellsville
Bill to regulate sales of drugs in district
The House passed a bill to regulate pharmacy practice and poisons sales in the District. It requires license, 21 years old, and pharmacy graduate status to practice, three year renewals, five examiner board, fees, written physician prescriptions, and penalties up to 200 dollars or six months. Enforcement rests with the superintendent of police and the corporation counsel. Other measures authorize road extensions, restore a street name, and require local banks to file annual reports with the Comptroller.
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Po Mce
Corporation Counsel
Rhode Island Avenue
Lincoln Road
Fourth Street
California Avenue
Columbia Road
Massachusetts Avenue
Morrell
Pennsylvania
Washington
Humane Society Fights Railroads Bet on Livestock Rule
A Washington Humane Society leader says railroads oppose a bill extending livestock confinement without food or water from twenty eight to thirty six hours. Chester A Snow reports measures to defeat the bill while noting railroad aims to forestall a push to cut confinement to twenty four hours. Local agents report January prosecutions and fines totaling 418 dollars. Armour reports 35 new school bands formed in January with 1818 members and 1400 representatives addressed.
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Armour
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Humane Societies
Commissioners condemn changes in public schools
The DC Commissioners report unfavorably on House bill 11641 proposing a nine member board and new school control. They cite loss of local government control, urge HR 8472 for salaries and promotions, and condemn similar bills HR 347 and 12501 as misguided, noting citizen opposition to radical school system changes.
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Proposes Amendments to the Immigration Law
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania introduces a bill to raise the head tax from $2 to $20, widen exclusions to include weak-minded, insane, contagious diseases, tuberculosis, or low vitality, and restrict reading ability to English readers for the educational test. Also notes a proposal for a $200,000 add-on to study women wage earners. A cold remedy ad is included.
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Committee On Immigration
Europe
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