Natural gas proposal in House aims to heat and light city
Lawmakers pressed for authorizing the Washington Waslight Company to import natural gas from Maryland, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia to Washington, arguing it would heat and light homes, reduce coal smoke, and lower carbon monoxide. Rep Sims of Tennessee urged quick action amid debate on Indian appropriations, detailing pipeline plans and pricing, while noting safety and supply considerations across several cities and utilities.
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Libel Case Sparks Presidential Debate in Panama Probe
New York Rep charges President Roosevelt instigated or ordered libel against the U S in the Panama affair. Willett accuses the prosecution of usurping power and asserts courts lack jurisdiction in government libel, arguing that the executive shadow over the case undermines constitutional rights.
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Veterans Parade Feature Filipino Veterans Inaugural March
About one hundred mounted veterans of the Philippine army will form a division for the inaugural parade. Maj P J H Farrell organized the unit in the South and seeks mounts and quarters. The Philippine Constabulary Band may provide music for the grand pageant under Gen O G Howard. Cadets from George Military Academy and others will join with 12 officers and 400 cadets. Press arrangements and accommodations for the press at Pension Building were arranged, with limits for seating on reviewing stands.
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Labor Loss in Free Lumber Trade Sparks Wage Concerns
A conference between the National Lumber Manufacturers Association board and organized labor explored the impact of removing the duty on Canadian lumber. Manufacturers argued 60 to 70 percent of lumber costs are labor and free lumber would cut American wage demand. no conclusions were reached. Also, Gov. Lilley appointed Matthew E. O’Brien as Connecticut’s District of Columbia commissioner, a Prohibition ticket opponent.
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House Debates Lincoln Eulogies and Canal Corruption Charges
Eulogies for Abraham Lincoln were offered by Representative Nye and Lincoln’s Gettysburg address read by Representative Loutell. Many private pension bills passed while Indian appropriation debate began. Republicans blasted Rainey and Wia on Panama Canal corruption charges, with Lov ering Olcott and Banton among critics. Willett of New York argued the Senate lacked authority to publish papers and attacked President Roosevelt. The House adjourned at 5 20 p.m. to reconvene Sunday at noon.
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Libel Crime Debate Targets District of Columbia
States argues libel is not a federal crime and applies only to states. Willett defends government action as usurpation aimed at forestalling Congress and warns against setting precedents that could enable despotism in the republic.
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King Edward Ends Four Day Berlin Visit
King Edward and Queen Alexandra bid farewell in Berlin after a four day stay. They departed for London at 5 PM, escorted by the German emperor and empress and Prince Henry of Prussia. The departure followed a morning drive through the Grunewald with Prince Henry and a luncheon with the emperor.
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Alderman Kohout Shoots Self in Basement
Chicago February second. Alderman Joseph P. Kohout a longtime Democratic leader in the city council killed himself by shooting in the basement of his home. His wife found the body amid disappointment over his ward club failing to endorse his reelection. Kohout’s associate Alderman Nalan opposed the endorsement and Ryan of the opposing ticket received the ward organization’s backing.
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