Statehood rift as Morgan blocks Oklahoma New State move
In a tense Senate session the Statehood bill stalls again as Senator Morgan attacks the measure to create two states from Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona. A bid to send the bill to conference fails amid pressure from House allies and Cannon’s resistance, leaving the fate of statehood in doubt.
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Senate
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Joe Cannon
Foraker
House
Bailey
Batley
Teller
Morgan
Flo
Cannon
High Court
Beveridge
Housley
Daniel
Mann
Bank Nation
ACA
Elhowner
Lberty
Provenada
Tts Senate
Committee On Indian Affairs
Telfer
Beveridgne, Dillingham
Bate
Dilingham
Seison
United States
Gov. Garvin
Rhode Island
Alabama
Allison
Senate Debate and Conferee Motion in Congress
Congress split sessions yesterday with the Swayne impeachment trial and Beveridge conferees motion dominating. Prosecution’s Meyers Perkine Clurton and Powers argued for Swayne while Higgins spoke for Swayne. Thurston to finish for Judge Swayne. House debated $730,600 NY Custom House rental. Sulzer and Williams led opposition citing Standard Oil ties and nonpayment of taxes. race questions and cotton conditions discussed. House adjourned 6:07 pm with vote anticipated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Swayne
Beveridge
Alstehoud
Swayns
Meyers
Perkine
Clurton
Powers
Higgins
Mr. Thurston Still
Messrs. de Armond
Palmer
Makgan
Adi
House of Representatives
New York Custom House
Hemenway
Sulzer
New York
Williama
Mississippi
Standard Oil Company
National City Bank
Messie. Crumpacker
Indiana
Wallace
Arkansas
Hurd
Misslestop
Lawyers Talked All Day in Swayne Case Arguments Deferred
The Senate heard almost five hours of counsel in Judge Swayne impeachment proceedings. Three managers led the day with forceful points on residence and impeachable offenses while defense addressed lack of malice and jurisdiction. The trial adjourned to resume today at 1:90 o'clock after Mr Hairbanks motion.
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Senate
Judge Powers
Bay State Bar
Judge Swayne
Perkins
Clayton
Powers
Swayne
Belden-Davis
O'Neal
Neal
Higgins
Florida
Mena
Reldens Davis
House Passes Broad Bill Package and Resolutions
The House yesterday approved many measures including 145 pension bills from the Senate and a range of unanimous consent items. They passed bills on lighthouse construction, bank director eligibility, confirming Morgan related land deals, Nome saving station, bridges in South Carolina, and Hawaiis county board elections. Joint resolutions authorized Army Navy Union name change and medals for veterans who served post-term without pay. Representative Hull reported on the army appropriation bill and a printing order was issued before further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Lghthouse Jy and Fox
Diamond Shoal
H. Giubs Morgan
Cat Island
Gulf of Mexico
Itt
Nome
Alaska
Ashley River
Charles
Dorchester
S. C
Hawai
Citier
Regular Army and Navy Union
United States
Army and Navy Union of the
United States of America
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Representative Hull
Iowa
Heart Cure Claim From Minnie B Johnson
Minnie B Johnson of Olivia Minnesota recounts six years of heart trouble including dizzy spells and breathlessness. After using Dr Miles Heart Cure she claims a complete recovery and notes a money back guarantee if not cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Dr. Miles
Minnie BH. Johnson
Olivia
Minn
NY House Votes to Strike Rental Item in Bank Sale Deal
Democratic House members led by Representative Williams blocked an appropriation of 130,600 for rent paid to the National City Bank in a New York custom house sale. The dispute centered on alleged favors to Standard Oil linked to ex Secretary Gage and a long-standing contract with the bank. Debate highlighted lack of deed and unrecorded purchase price while noting tax implications for New York.
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Gage
National City Bank
New York
John Sharp Williams
Custom-House
Standard Oil Company
Sulzer
Williams
Hemenway
Committee On Appropriations
City Bank
City National Bank
Republican Party
Willams
West
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Illinois
Appropriations Committee
Standard Oil Bank
Thomas W. Lawson
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Mr. Sulzer
Mr. Hemenway
Congress
Intel
Mr. Williams
Mr. Sulmer
Indiana
Scudder
Lyman J. Gage
White’ House
United States Treasury
Treasury
Mr. Bulzer
Ambrose Channel
Damages by Soldiers Appropriation Sought for Encampment Claims
District Commissioners through Secretary Shaw submitted to Congress an $18 thousand appropriation for claims from National Guard encampments at Leesburg in 1902 and 1903 and at Harpers Ferry in 1904. Items include Greenlease, Lynn, Herndon, Curtis, Athey, Cormack, Norris, Melvin and others. Eulogies for Representative Otis set for Sunday with New York delegation to speak. Hinshaw introduced a 1000 copy Jefferson Bible printing at $1,500.
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Shaw
Congress
National Guard
Leesburg
Harpers Ferry
Jaac Greenlease
Thomas Lynn
Richard T. Herndon
Isaac Greenlease
J. &. Curtis
Failing eyesight blamed on improper coffee use
An old newspaper man recounts eye trouble from sedentary work and coffee. He notes kaleidoscopic visual disturbances and headaches, then credits stopping coffee and using Postum with a full remission in three days. He claims coffee damages nerve centers and that quitting coffee reveals the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peni
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Raised Rage Question in Congress on Representation
Indiana Congressman Crumpacker urges reducing representation for states with disenfranchised voters arguing it would curb autocratic drift and preserve equal citizenship. Wallace of Arkansas counters noninterference, urging the South to solve race issues locally while Crumpacker defends universal ballot rights and states’ power to regulate elections. Panama Canal bill moves to conference after House dispute.
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House
Crumpacker
Indiana
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Wallace
Arkansas
Republican Party
Chicago
Congress
United States
Senator Hoar
Roosevelt
Cleveland
South
Mr. Byrd
Sulzer Pushes Front-Seat Honor for Hawley Osterhaus
New York Representative Sulzer, ranking Democrat on Military Affairs, ardently backs amendments to place Civil War generals Hawley and Osterhaus on the retired list as brigadier generals. He urges prompt passage, praising their long service and deserving recognition.
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New Yorker
Hawley
Osterhaus
Representative Sulzer
New York
Senator Hawley
Peter J. Osterhaus
House
Hull
Senate
Gen
Lst
Sulzer
Iowa
Committee On
Military Affairs
Ufe
Speaker
Annual Report on Mount Vernon Railway Finances 1904
The Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company filed its annual statement for the year ended December 1, 1904. Pennsylvania Railroad owns 3,980 shares and Mount Vernon Construction Company 3,501 shares of 10,000 total. District of Columbia passengers total 1,814,649 with expenses 8,578.92 and passenger receipts 28,040.31. Other receipts 257.28. Maintenance 28,207.59. Interest 35,000. Dividends 25,000. Total payments 68,578.92.
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Mount Vernon Railway Company
Washington
Alexandria
District of Columbia
Expense of maneuvers cited as costly government item
Secretary Shaw reported to the House the annual cost of joint militia and regular army maneuvers. Manassa Virginia operations cost militia 484088 dollars and army 108156 dollars. California militia 24900 dollars and army 9870 dollars. Washington state militia 24724 dollars and army 471 dollars. The record includes 13808 dollars for Pullman car fare for officers. Senator Daniel introduced a Jamestown Exposition bill and amended the sundry civil bill to provide 650000 dollars for the exposition. The Philippine tariff bill faces long reading time in the Senate before possible passage.
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Pullman
Shaw
Taft
Manassa Va
California
Army
Washington State
Daniel
Senate
America
Jamestown
Hampton Roads
House
Maynard
Lodge
Naval Bill Reading Opens as Senate Begins Session
Senate session starts with Mr. Hale, chairman of the Naval Committee, moving to secure action on unobjected provisions of the naval appropriation bill. The reading of the document was not completed.
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Hale
Naval Committee
Orday
Senate
Austria eyes Abyssinia trade treaty and Menelik move
Austria follows the United States by sending officials to Abyssinia to foster commerce. Consul Rublee reports a mission aboard the Panther aims to negotiate a commercial treaty with King Menelik and establish an Austro-Hungarian consulate at Addis Ababa. A new Austro-Hungarian steamship line facilitates coast access.
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Austria
Menelik
United States
Abyssinia
Department of State of
Rublee
Vienna
Adis Abeba
Mothers Day and Sunday Needs Day at Palais Royal
Saturday's Post promotes Salais Royal announcing special attractions for children and dress needs for all ages. The Palais Royal offers dresses at 98c or 68c for children sizes 2 to 14 years, with lace and embroidery that withstand wash. Coupons available.
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Palais Royal
Coats on Sale at Credit Stores in Spring Styles
All wool covert cloth coats feature loose back straps tailored collars and cuffs. Prices from $3.48 to $3.98. Sizing notes include two tall years. Shoppers urged to visit today and take advantage of candy and Wag coupons if offered.
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Congress Condensed
FRAUD
Spandal
Mr. Willams
Otis
Norton P. Otis
Jefferson Bibles
Hinshaw
W. B. Moses & Sons
F Street
Corner 11Th
Panama
Panama Canal
Hepburn
Adamson
Parker
J Afayette Opera House
E. D. Stair
Iaughter
Johnny and
Emara
Geo
Ridney
Eleventh Streets
Marie An
Bae
Rory Hy
A. Lisner
Coats
Columbia Frititit Iis
Henry W. Bavaul Sanes
Pixley & Luders
Beactifu
Henry W. Savage
Sulu
George Ade
Burton Holmes
Ireland
Russia
New Willard Ballroom
T Arthur Smith
Rogers Brothers
Paris
Sale Sow
Ares Charles
Dillingham
Maxine Elliott
Fitch
Currie
Southern Plains
J. Mauldin Feigl
Kernan
Hatinee
Brigadiers
the Sunday Post
John Timothy Stone
Baltimore
Maltbie TM Tabcock
Moving Pictures
Wm. J. Reed
U. S. Marine Band
Lafayette Opera House
Anmiesinn
Mme, Butterfly
Valerie Berger
Fire Company
Roe Ghnovrettin
Edith Heena
Rice
Cady
Weber & Fletts
Pat Rooney
Marlon Bent
Maura Phillews
Ryan and Riehfeld
Goldridge-Taylor ‘Horal Society
Hiawatha “Pen
Churchliner
Mission Cuty
Jeth and Goss
Morgan Pri
Sears
Tor
John
D. J. Stafford
St.n. W
Fulton’s
Wold Kinth Street
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