Whipping-post Bill Sparks Laughter in House Debate
A Virginia style bill by Mr Robert Adams to erect a whipping post for wife beaters triggered a farcical session in the House. Lawmakers mocked the proposal with jokes about public punishment and a platform atop the Washington Monument. The bill was laid on the table 153 to 60.
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Peace Monument
Washington
Philadelphia
House of Representatives
Robert Adams
Adams
Philipic
Pete’ Hepburn
Maryland
Wachter
Baltimore
Mr. Wachter
Senate Adopts Joint Resolution Probing Railroad Control
The Senate endorsed a radical Tillman resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to rigorously investigate the Pennsylvania Railroad and its allies over coal output in Pennsylvania and West Virginia and other products shipped on its lines. The chamber also defeated the Heer bill on certupuing and passed a freight rebates bill. A conference on the urgent deficiency bill was named as House adjourned.
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Senate
Ledge
Tillman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Heer Bil
House
Lodge Speech on Railroad Rates Sparks Senate Debate
Massachusetts Senator Lodge spoke at length on railroad rate legislation urging government rate making only to fix a maximum rate with court review. He argued rebates and discrimination harm the public and warned against rapid steps toward government ownership, urging careful, limited action and preserving citizens' right to judicial appeal.
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Senate
Commission
Lodge
Roosevelt
Dodge
Congress
United States
Canada
Australia
England
Railway Commission Court
France
Germany
Russia
Europe
Meme
President submits nominations to Senate list of civic and state posts
The President yesterday sent nominations to the Senate for collectors of customs in Georgetown and Buffalo Creek, pension agents in multiple districts, land office registers in Visalia and Lincoln, receivers of public money in Lincoln, postmasters in numerous towns, and appointment choices across states including Maine Massachusetts New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Florida Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin and more. The list names individuals such as Howard S. Nyman Frederick Murray George W Gardiner Charles A Grr St Clair A Mushalland George W Stewart Charles F Shedd W M Gitord and many others for various federal positions.
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Bartholdt
Congress
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Potomac River
Senate
House of Representatives
Hepburn
Iowa
Payne
Acheson
Adams
Babcock
Wisconsin
Bartlett
Georgia
Bates
Beall
Texas
Bowers
Mississippi
Bowersock
Kansas
Brantley
Brooks
Burleson
Burnett
Alabama
Byrd
Chaney
Indiana
Bell
Davis
West Virginia
Devener
Fletcher
Minnesota
French
Ida
Fuller
Hindis
Gaines
Tennessee
Gardner
New Jersey
Garner
Hayes
California
Hill
Hoar
Massachusetts
Hopkins
Kentucky
Houston
Howard
Hubbard
Town
Huff
Jones
Virginia
Washington
Lamb
Virla
Lee
Lilley
Livingston
Loyering
Macon
Arkansas
Madden
Illinois
Moore
Morrell
Murphy
Missouri
Parker
Pell
North Carolina
Ransdell
Louisiana
Reynolds
Richardson
Hixey
Scrogsby
Ohio
Slayden
Small
Smith
Twhnois
Samuel W. Smith
Michigan
Smyser
Spight
Trimble
Wallace
Watlins
Howard S. Nyman
Georgetown
D. C. Frederick
Murray
Buffalo Creek
George
W. Gardiner
Providence
R. I
Charles A. Grr
Huffale
St Clair A. Mushalland
Philadelphia
George W. Stewart
Visalia
Cal
Charles F. Shedd
Lincoln
Nebr
M Gitord
Nepr
Maine
W. Marson
Boothbay
Harvor
Allen
Cherryfield
Littleiela
Vinal Haven
Qoadell
Braokfeld
Fowler
Walpole
B. P. Walling
Sussex
New York
M Gleason
Carthage
James
Naples
G. W. Dest
Brady
B Dennison
Jamestown
A. N Holland
Scottsboro
J_E Daugherty
Russellville
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
W A. Masten
Danville
C. G. Covert
Hvansville
Houchin
Mallings
Williamsport
T. Hollowell
Fort Madison
HL. Chesley
Sutherland
Mark Palmer
Eskridge
M. Garvey
McCune
W C Harner
Catlettsburg
G. E. Adams
Bangor
J =. Watson
Lebanon
W. C. Askin
Saiem
W. M. Fuller
Little Falla
G. Gardner
Campbell
F. I Swatt
W. Askin
Salem
Nebraska
W A McCool
Indianola
I M Copelland
Minden
C Minor
Ravenna
Olive
Water
C W. Teague
West Durham
E. L. Ware
Kings Mountain
North Dakota
C. Cunthorp
Edgeley
B. McMilan
Hannah Ohio
Fondau Lac
Webb
Lancaster
Eberle
Watertown
Penney
Waupaca
R Price
Wonewec
Mr Longworth Seated as House Returns and Senate Confirms
Mr Longworth returned to his accustomed seat in the House and was saluted on recovering from tonsillitis. He quipped about not voting for the whipping post bill due to nearing matrimony. It emerged that pension committee members were not invited to the wedding. In the Senate executive session, nominations for postmasters in several states were confirmed including Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania nominees.
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Ollie James
Kentucky
Pennsylvania Avenue
Peace Monument
Adams
NM James
Ims
Tennessee
United States
Sims
Mr. Sims
Stanley
Kaentucky
Che
Mr. Stanley
Pennsylvania
Utah
Clayton
South
Mr Stanley
Gaines
John Wesley Gaines
Mr. Gaines
Longworth
Mr. Longworth
Sgtto Voce
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
J. W. Stuart
State Colleen
Senator Heyburn
Heyburn
Cromwell probe heats up as Magoon testifies on drafts and banks
Senator Morgan grilled Gov. Magoon on Cromwell’s role with the Isthmian Canal Commission and Panama banks. Magoon said he did not know Cromwell’s ties to banks or drafts paying employees, while Tuliaferro urged direct, costless pay. The inquiry also touched on postal rates, com missaries, and a market contract with Markel, which Magoon denied participating in.
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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 Marks Lincoln Birthday With New Gavel Dedication
Congress did not observe Lincoln's birthday publicly yesterday. Speaker Cannon opened the House with a new gavel dedication in memory of the martyred president. Chaplain Couden offered a prayer praising Lincoln's nobility and charity.
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Lincoln
Cannon
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Couden
Republic
Tampa Plans Exposition To Boom Work On Canal
A House concurrent resolution, introduced by Representative Sparkman of Florida, urges the President to proclaim participation in a 1908 Tampa exposition. Naval involvement and foreign exhibits are invited to stress the Isthmian Canal’s importance and hasten completion. Senator Heyburn returned after gall bladder surgery, resuming Senate attendance.
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Representative Sparkman
Florida
Isthmian Canal
Wisconsin woman credits Postum with health recovery after coffee habit
A Wisconsin woman recounts chronic stomach and nerve troubles tied to coffee. Her sister urged Postum Food Coffee, made by Postum Co of Battle Creek, to replace coffee. She reports improved digestion, weight gain, clearer skin, and a move to Wellville for three years. Her mother’s death is attributed to coffee and tobacco. her father also adopted Postum and stopped drinking strong liquor.
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Wisconsin
Wellville
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellsville
Bill to regulate drug sales in District passed by House
A District bill to regulate pharmacy practice and poison sales was passed unanimously by the House. It requires licensure for pharmacists, 21 or older qualifications, three year renewals, five examiner board, prescriptions only by licensed physicians, restricted sample distribution, and penalties up to 200 dollars or six months. Enforcement rests with the police superintendent and corporation counsel.
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Taylor
Ohio
Po Mce
Corporation Counsel
Rhode Island Avenue
Lincoln Road
Fourth Street
California Avenue
Columbia Road
Massachusetts Avenue
Morrell
Pennsylvania
Washington
Humane Society Opposes Rail Measure on Livestock Car Time
The Humane Society of Washington bitterly opposes a bill in Congress to extend livestock car confinement from twenty eight to thirty six hours. Chester A. Snow reported strong efforts to defeat the measure. January prosecutions totaled 87 with $418 in fines. Armour noted 35 new school bands with 1 818 members and 1 4 cenus visits. The society warned railroads seek to hinder a separate bill reducing hours to twenty four.
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Humane Society of Washington
Chester A. Snow
Mts. Halen
Armour
Band of Mercy Work
Humane Societies
Commissioners condemn changes in public schools
Congress considers several bills to reform the District of Columbia public schools. The DC Commissioners oppose House bills seeking to alter control, expand the board, and shift budget procedures, urging adoption of their HR 8472 proposal for salaries and promotions. The panel also voices opposition to HR 12501 asserting different governance.
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Babcock
House
District of Columbia
Board of Education
Boards of Education
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Proposes Amendments To The Immigration Law
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania submits a bill proposing strict immigration amendments. It calls for doubling the head tax to twenty dollars, excluding weak minded and insane individuals, contagious diseases, and low vitality. The bill also tightens the educational test by requiring English reading ability for physical reading tests.
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Pennsylvania
Committee On Immigration
Europe
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14Th St. N. W
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Milan
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