Perkins Protests Smoot Debate Stirs Senate Session
Senate debate pivots on Smoot the Mormon and on Mormonism pure food and tribal affairs of the Five Civilized Tribes. Perkins of California argues against Smoot while Money and Heyburn propose amendments to the pure food bill. Dubois highlights tribal affairs and the Hamilton Bevier bill. Tillman presses for campaign contribution investigations and warns of bank ties. Measure on liquor labels provokes disagreement over blending formulas and bottle wording. A conference report on the urgent deficiency bill is adopted.
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Senate
Perkins
California
Reed Smoot
Money
Mississippi
Heyburn
Dubois
Idaho
Five Civilized Tribes
Hamilton-Beveridge
Hale
Committee On
Indian Affairs
Pubois
Tillman
Tallman
Prime Sud
Burrows
Tulman
Mai Burrows
Milalima
Tillmans Balk
DOT
Panama
Interoceani
Canals
Moneys
Mio Lotaker
Heypurn
Krak
Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions
The Senate paused unfinished Statehood business to discuss Mormonism pure food and other pending propositions. The House passed gambling prohibitions in Arizona and New Mexico and funded coal land purchases in the Philippines and Census Office expansion under suspension. The army appropriation bill and the noon sessions are noted.
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Senate
House
Arizona
New Mexico
Philippines
McCleary Sees Beneficial Effect From Tariff Bill
Representative McCleary of Minnesota says his 25 percent increase proposal to the Dingley rates has evidently influenced Germany. He notes Germany’s Reichstag consideration of temporary low duties for American goods and urges cautious optimism while warning against tariff wars. He stresses American resolve to defend dignity and independence in trade matters and hopes for favorable German actions before March.
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McCleary
Minnesota
Germany
Reichstag
United States
Bill to Declare Insurance Interstate Commerce
Representative Mann of Illinois introduces a bill to declare insurance interstate commerce. It requires that insurers register with the Department of Commerce and Labor and undergo financial and legal checks, with annual statements and possible examinations. A certificate may be canceled for illegal or unsound business, and advertising with a canceled certificate becomes unlawful. Hearings set for February 23 on the Federal centre of insurance, with related sessions on bankruptcy and labor bills.
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Mann
Ilinois
Department of Commerce and Labor
Judiciary Committee
Federal Centre of Insurance
House
Hepburn Mill
Father John's Medicine Not A Patent Remedy
The statement clarifies that Father John’s Medicine is not a patent medicine and contains no alcohol or poisonous drugs, emphasizing its non patent status and safety claims.
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Father John
Gambling Bill Sparks House Debate on Territory Morals
Capitol turmoil over an anti gambling bill provoked a clash between Maine representative Littlefield and Delegate Marcus Smith of Armona. The measure, tied to statehood for the southwestern territories, drew sharp attacks and claims of political bluffing while a separate $60,000 move for coal lands in the Island of Batan passed. The Census Bureau duties expansion was approved amid opposition.
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Island of Batan
Dalzell
Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Company
Batan
Philippine Archipelago
Census Bureau
Littlefield
Maine
Marcus Smith
Armona
Smith
Bangor
Straith
Congress
Eneer
Mann Tawney and Fitzgerald
Townes
Committe of Appropriations
Batanenal Mine
Cooper
Wisconsin
Committee On Insular Affairs
Philppines
Manila
Underwood
Madden
Illnois
Slayden
Texas
Fitzgerald
New York
Appropriations Committee
Tawney
Speches
M. Crumpacker
Indiana
President Sends Senate a Large List of Nominations
The President transmitted to the Senate a long list of nominations including Maj William P Duvall to brigadier general, with numerous appointments across states such as Alabama California Georgia Indiana Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi New Jersey New York Oregon Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin and others, naming many individuals with assigned posts and locations. The document enumerates nominees by state and locality, reflecting a broad slate sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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Senate
William P Duvall
Surveyor Customs
Columbus
Ohio
C Kennedy
Alabama
M Steele
Tuscumbia
C Werter
Union Springs
B Daughtry
Haptford
Arkansis
F Taylor
Geceols
California
H. Tripp
Santa Rosa
F Dempey
Mojave
J P Frankhouse
San Fernando
Georgia
I Robinson
J. MoEldowney
Chicago Heights
H Greene
Genee
Roush
Lega
Breep
Manteo
Parker
Rock Fells
J. A. Castle
Wyoming
Indiana
Burt
Lafayette
Iowa
Eugene Haynes
Centerville
Moorehead
Keokuk
Millard
Stockey
Léon
M_ Marshell
Moulton
W Campbell
Preston
Kansas
J Greenleaf
Greenyburg
Kentucky
Minnis
Holmen
Detroit
Jurgeng
Jordan
Mississippi
E Rosser
Cleveland
J J Wood
C & Mortimer
Crystal Springs
Carrie
Morama
Baldwyn Mincouri
Holman Keytesville
Lutby
Parkville
Mebragka
Charles
Senate Confirms Large Batch Of Nominations In Quiet Session
The Senate, in an executive session yesterday, confirmed a long list of nominees for federal posts including surveyors of customs in various districts, receivers of land offices, collectors of customs, and quartermasters. Names span multiple states from Alabama to New York and include Henry Ray, George W. Stewart, Charles T. Shedd, and Frederick O. Murray among others.
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Senate
Hans Mahlon
Garland
Beekman
Petersburg
Constantine
Aurora
Indiana
Mustay
Danville
Hauchin
Turf
Lafayette
Loveland
Williamsport
Iowa
Hollowell, Jr
Yort Madison
L Chesley
Sutherland Vansar
Mark Palmer
Estridge
Allen Cherryfeld
Littlefield
Vinal Haven
Goodell
Brookfield
Fowler Walte
Michigan
Adams Bangor
Watson
Bronson
Ravenna
Olive Weeping Water
New Hampshire
Winchester
North Carolina
G Bradley
Castoria
P Walling
Sussex
New York
Michael Gleason
Carthage
James Naples
Pennsylvania
Georgi
Brady John B Dennison
Jamestown
Adverse Report On Prohibition Law By District Commissioners
The District Commissioners yesterday filed an unfavorable report to Congress on a bill to prohibit manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor in the District of Columbia. They told Chairman Babcock that after review they believe the law would be impracticable to enforce.
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Galanger
Congress
Mohihit
District of Columbia
Babcock
District Committee of the
House
Captain Jones finds Postum ends coffee troubles
Captain Abran Jones of Los Angeles recounts health decline from coffee linked ailments and credits Postum with restoring his health. He notes stopping coffee, trying Postum, clinician doubt, relapse when resuming coffee, and lasting health improvement after five years of using Postum with no medical cost.
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Abran Jones
Thirty-sixth Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Debate Over Heyburn Pure Food Bill Nearing Final Action
Senators clash over who fixes food standards with Dr Wiley opposed by Money and Foraker. Manufacturers defend use of preservatives and resist one man power under Wiley. Yerington backs Money substitute while urging fair labeling and expert review before penalties. Hearings continue as House members press for allied amendments and tariff relief for works of art.
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Dr. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Money
Department of Commerce and Labor
National Food Manufacturers’ Association
Heyburn
Congress
Food Standards Committee
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Tmeyourn
Wiley
Migstevipp
American Live Stock Association
McCumber
Beef Trust
Senator Clark
Wyoming
Senators Foraker
Foraker
Ashke
Yerington
Rodenberg
House
Houses
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Walter H Williams
Victor Vaughn
University of Michigan
Hepburn
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Wiliam Judson
Grand Franlds
New Willard
W M Hough
St. Louis
Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Senator Foraker
Hough
House Committee
Art League Safeguards Introduce Chromos Reproductions
Officers of the American Free Art League announced safeguards with the introduction of chromos reproductions of works of art to guide collectors and prevent misrepresentation.
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Ficers
American Free Art League
Proposal for United States Reporter to publish lower court decisions
Representative Russell of Texas introduces a bill to appoint a United States Reporter who will oversee reporting of all federal decisions below the Supreme Court. The Attorney General will select a printer, price set at no more than 250 dollars per volume, and copies delivered free to judges, district attorneys, commissioners, and law libraries. Copyright would reside with the United States. Proponents argue official reporting ensures reliability amid self-appointed reporters.
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United States Courts
Russell
Texas
United States Reporter
United States
House Yields to Senate in Grovant Deficiency Bill
The urgent deficiency bill shows House concessions to the Senate with an appropriation of 16,278,624 dollars, 1,061,885 more than the House bill and 186,177 less than the Senate’s version. Senate amendments include 660,000 dollars for an advance to Param a Railroad Company, and extensions for Capitol utilities and a subway. Also 75,000 dollars for Five Civilized Tribes Indian Commission expenses.
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House
Senate
Parama Railroad
Sane
Treasury
Capitol
Commission
Five Civilized Tribes of Indians
District of Columbia Tax Notice and Auction March 1908
Special notices announce a tax arrears pamphlet for real property in the District of Columbia. Taxes, penalties, and costs must be paid before March 2 or property will be sold at public auction on March 13 by the District commissioners.
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Office OF the Commissioners OF the
District of Columbia
Washington
Henry Bof Macfarland
Henry L West John Biddle
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Commissioners of Pharmacy
Fharme
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