Senate Moves To Consider Dominican Protocol Amid Controversy
The Senate weighs President Roosevelt's message and a Dominican protocol on customs revenue management and debt settlement. debates center on executive treaties without Senate approval, with reaction from Democrats and calls to balance U S. interests and sovereignty. The issue draws attention to Monro doctrine and potential foreign affairs shifts.
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Rosevelts Mesage
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Econd
Commission of Archiritian
United States
Alrady
Congress Working Through Impeachment Trial And Bills
Senate spent two hours on the Swayne impeachment case with most time behind closed doors debating the admissibility of a statement made before a House committee The session adjourned with no decision on the issue Meanwhile the House grappled with the District appropriation and naval bill amendments and sent the Dingle tariff related wheat draw back question back to the Senate The Panama Canal government bill passed the House without discussion and adjournment was set to Morlock to das
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Elkins Fights Piney Branch Bridge Appropriation
Senator Elkins renews opposition to a 20000 Piney Branch Bridge item as he assails the municipal building appropriation. debate treads through district plans and inspector hires while Topkins and Hopkins clash over costs and economy, with Roosevelt-backed fisheries claims touching the wider financial posture.
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Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for Nervous Ailments
A testimonial claims Dr Miles Restorative Nervine treats brain and nerve disorders from dizziness to insanity and epilepsy. It asserts nerves energize every organ and promotes revitalization with a tonic reforming worn-out nerves. A Dallas County, Missouri official testifies his 17 year old son recovered after ten months, with a money-back guarantee on first bottle.
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Canal Bill in Senate Extends Authority Over Canal Zone
Senate committee advances a new canal bill by Senator Kittredge extending presidential authority over the Canal Zone to the end of the next Congress. The measure preserves funds accounting, adds new import and entry controls, and allows the President to retain the Commission as consultants, while abolishing the Isthmian Canal Commission. Main House bill on Canal Zone government passed earlier, transferring construction duties to the President and prohibiting unbudgeted expenditures after 2019.
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS BILL DEAD IN CONGRESS
The omnibus public buildings bill will not become law this session as Speaker will not grant a special rule. Gillett and committee members were told to proceed under existing rules but without Speaker support. Other items face bleak prospects amid general disappointment over the measure.
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House Debate on Gun Manufacturing and Coaling Stations
In a lively session the House debated government manufacture of guns with Mr Hil’s amendment to halt such authorization, backed by Mr Sibley who warned of socialistic drift. The amendment failed as opponents argued it would close Washington gun shops. An attempt to strike $300000 for coal ing stations failed, with critics claiming it spurred war and benefited heavyweight arms makers. The day featured other bills on homestead land swaps in Alabama, cemetery burials for enlisted men’ wives, and a bridge at Red River near Boyce La, plus passage of a Shoshone Wind River lands provision and the omnibus claims conference report. The House adjourned at 6:07 p.m. until 11 o’clock today.
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New York
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Midway Islands
Alabama
Red River
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Shoshone
Wind River Reservation
Wyoming
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House
Private car line contracts under Senate glare
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee will hear next week on private car line practices led by Armour lines president George B Robbins and general counsel A R Arwn. They will defend exclusive contracts against charges of rebates, filing copies of contracts with railroads to show openness and arguing rates were reduced to better serve shippers. DD Welder of Atlanta, for Georgia growers, opposed federal control, calling middlemen parasites and claiming no demand for federal oversight exists.
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Armour Car Lines
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Atlanta
Armour Packing
Georgia
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Congress
MAY CALL EXTRA SESSION FOR RAIL BILL
Representative Townsend of Michigan who helped author the Esch Townsend bill discussed with the President prospects for passage this session He said a chance exists for Senate action now If no registration is enacted Congress may be called into extraordinary session next autumn October by President Roosevelt The article also notes Representative Snapp of Hind introduced a bill to extend the Interstate Commerce Act to regulate sleeping and parlor car companies.
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Michigan
Senate
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Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Act
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Hlnds
Beautify Your Complexion By Free Skinhealth Treatment
A promotional offer promises a free seven cent set of Skinhealth Treatment to improve complexion and scalp. It claims Ard Skinhealth components include HARFINA soap, Skinhealth Intment, and Skinhealth Tablets, urging readers to mail a coupon to Philo Hay Specialties Co. in Newark New Jersey.
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Dixon Bill Aims to Force Government Clerks to Pay Debts
Representative Dixon introduced a measure to compel civil service workers who owe debts to pay them under threat of dismissal. The bill permits suspension after three written demands for debts such as rent fuel groceries and medical or funeral expenses contracted after entering service. If no settlement occurs within three months, the employee is removed for incompetence. The bill also blocks statute of limitations defenses and allows creditors to pursue past debts.
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United States
Washingtons Bequest for National University Questioned
Secretary Shaw reported to the Senate that George Washington left fifty shares of the Potomac Company valued at 11 pounds for a national university in the District of Columbia, but Treasury records show the shares were never received by the government. The note cites Worthington C Ford and a 1863 publication arguing the bequest was never carried out.
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House Managers Near End of Swayne Impeachment Case
The Senate, in executive session, weighed admissibility of Judge Swayne’s pretrial statements from a House investigation. House managers indicated most of their case is complete except for Belden, and witnesses were recalled to address impeachment and contempt matters in Swayne’s court. The debate on admissibility centers on a 1862 statute shielding witnesses from criminal use of statements before congressional committees.
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Rule On Statehood Bill Heads To Conference
House leaders move the Statehood bill to conference after a Rules Committee presentation. Republican canvass shows thirty of thirty three members who voted against the resolution adopted at the recent Republican conference signaled opposition.
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Medical bill reorganization of army corps debated
A Senate medical bill reorganization received a favorable report after committee amendments. The measure cuts regular corps officer numbers while increasing actual officers, displacing 185 contract surgeons. It adds a reserve corps by commissioning civilian physicians but forfeits commissions if service is refused. House amendments indicated by four opposing committee members.
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Recognition for Germans and Jacksonville invitation in Roosevelts day
A German American League committee in Brooklyn with about 10 000 members urged President Roosevelt to appoint Bela Tokaji as league president and naval officer of New York. The group noted the current term continues and the President promised consideration. Roosevelt also received a cordial Jacksonville invitation from local leaders and said he would try to visit during his administration.
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Secretary Shaw proposes overhaul of customs collection funding
Secretary Shaw sent a House communication recommending a change in customs funding. He estimates $9 million needed for the year ending June 30, 1906, plus $150,000 for fraud detection and prevention. He also urges ending the 1871 practice of using fines forfeitures and storage fees to fund collection.
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McDonald Viewed for Senate Chief Clerk Post
The Senate favors promoting H Bowyer Vick Donald, a long time minute and journal clerk, to Chief Clerk to fill Henry M Rose’s vacancy when he leaves March 4 for Michigan. Henry H Gilpy will assume McDonald’s duties, with George L Lusk likely to succeed Gray. The Senate received a Portland Exposition invitation dated June 1, read with no action taken. Rabbi Abram Simon led the House invocation in Ceudan’s absence.
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