Senate Judiciary Set to Decide Steel Merger Next Monday
Senate Judiciary Committee meets over two hours weighing whether United States Steel absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron violates Sherman antitrust law and if President Roosevelt was authorized to sanction the merger. Debate centers on evidence and party lines as committee plans to reconvene Monday to issue a final report.
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Power plant amendment proposals spark regional debate
Fragmented notes reference SQUALIZES power plants,x Th in 1 it wot ts pu 5 u s ter, Vall a ul thule on commenc Phd in amendment to vor lib sugested ty bOMitajun. The text mentions Dam and water effects, plus a proposed $130 toll increase for damages, with unclear entities like Iran and Lak. Superior le ule, and a suggested replacement over a takeover.
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Congress Condensed War of Appropriations and Salaries
The digest notes a stalled agricultural appropriation bill, progress on a conference report, and a split on Senate amendments. It reports President and other top officials receiving pay increases and the sundry civil bill moving forward while the secret service clause is skipped. The House recessed at 10 AM.
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Navy Bill Stalemate Highlights Pacific Coast Proposals
Conference partial accord on naval appropriations leaves key disputes unresolved. Items under contention include halting half the fleet on the Pacific coast, deploying marine corps on battleships, and establishing a Pacific naval base. Also debated is powder procurement amid a war time emergency exception. Senate adds 250000 for powder factory expansion and approves Puget Sound and Bremerton yard improvements.
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Ocean mail subsidy bill advances with revenue cap
The Senate bill to authorize Postmaster General payments for ocean mail service on second and third class vessels faces House approval. It mirrors rates for South America Philippines and other routes and sets caps to ensure expenditures do not exceed projected revenues. The House committee reported favorably after a similar bill passed the Senate last session.
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Attacks Forestry Bureau Cattle Headway in Senate
In a heated session the Senate debated the agricultural bill as critics clashed with the Forestry Bureau over cattle policy and land use. The move signals possible shifts in regulatory control and funding priorities amid ongoing legislative contention.
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Senate debates Indian claims and forestry funding fate
In a Senate session yesterday members argued over agricultural bills and Indian allocations. Debate centered on a proposed act for federal wheat market ads and Creek reparations, with Hesburn opposing higher forestry funding. The day ended without progress as several measures were set aside for an executive session. The Senate also approved inviting France and Britain to Champlain anniversary commemorations, with New York and Vermont hosting.
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Statehood hopes fade as Senate move delays action
Senate action on the House statehood bill for Arlene and New Mexico appears unlikely before adjournment as the Senate committee struck out land grants language, reported for Senate consideration. A Saturday meeting will decide next steps, with Democratic senators weighing a discharge motion. Also notes hearings on anti future bills and Postoffice funding, plus a France extradition treaty being favorably reported by the foreign relations committee.
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Voices Arizona's Cry Bound to Be Cooper Empire
Cal H L Pickett of Tombstone predicts Arizona will be one of the richest and most attractive states west of the Mississippi when admitted. He cites copper wealth and territory size from Utah to New Mexico, urges immediate statehood with party pledges backing admission, and notes potential for Pickett as a senator in a Democratic legislature.
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Conferees Disagree on Penal Code Amendments
The conference on the penal code bill failed to resolve three amendments regulating interstate shipment of suitors and two other house amendments. Section 19 penalizes civil rights violations. the Senate demanded the provision remain, while the House struck it. A new House section on punishing offenders of section 19 for other felonies or misdemeanors was also opposed.
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Gifts for retiring committee members praised by lawmakers
Unusual honors were conferred yesterday on retiring members of the House committees on interstate and foreign commerce. Representative Townsend of Michigan presented a handsome chair to retiring chairman Col Hepburn of Iowa. Representative Knowland of California presented to Vice President elect Sherman a desk set adorned with sterling silver. Representative Adamson of Georgia presented to Representative Ryan of New York a punch bowl.
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Fischer Hansen Confesses Guilty to Amended Bribery Charge
New York February 24. Lawyer Carl Fischer Hansen pleaded guilty to an amended charge of attempted bribery in a case linked to bribing a witness. Justice Dowling sentenced him to twelve months imprisonment with a one week grace period to resolve business affairs. Hansen exonerated his law partner Alexander Michaelson, who was indicted alongside him, and faces disbarment.
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New Aerodrome Flies Again With McCurdy Silver Dart Flight
The Aerial Experiment Association reports aerodrome No 4 McCurdy Silver Dart flies four and a half miles at about 40 miles an hour over Baddeck Nova Scotia Feb 24. A wing was broken during landing and a wheel damaged. repairs take a day or two.
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Railroad cases joined in interstate coal car dispute
Railroad interests including the Chicago and Alton Illinois Central Baltimore and Ohio railroads saw their cases consolidated. The dispute centers on the Interstate Commerce Commission power to regulate the flow of coal carrying cars. A hearing is scheduled for October 12 in the present court.
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Weather-forecasting birds report early geese and frogs
Arthur Goldsborough of Wesley Heights DC notes a record early arrival of geese and frogs on February 2. He records migration dates since 185 and observes geese leaving three weeks earlier than usual with southern flights ranging October 21 to 29. He cites frogs singing on February 14 to 16 and March 12 as early as possible, implying birds can hint at upcoming weather.
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Aged Navy Man Samuel R Franklin Dies at Home
Rear Admiral Samuel R Franklin, a 46 year Navy veteran appointed by President Cleveland to the International Marine Congress, died at his home on Oakrock Street. He served in the Civil War aboard the Roanoke and Mohican, commanded the Aroostook, and later the Franklin. Burial will be at Arlington Cemetery. funeral at St Matthews Catholic Church tomorrow. He leaves a widow, a brother Colonel Walter Franklin USA, and other relatives.
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No Choice for Senator Springfield NL Fend
The thirty sixth joint ballot for United States Senator showed little change from the ballot of Pigot. Thursday United States Senator Hopkins gained one vote in Madison Wisconsin. The Wisconsin legislature’s sixteenth joint ballot for senator produced no choice as Stephen son received 66 of 128 votes. The Buffalo transfer mentions Jackies and a plan to take out new men for vessels of the Asiatic station. The cruiser Buffalo will sail from San Francisco around May 15 visiting Honolulu and Guam. D’Axy named Attache here. Paris February Lieut D M Benoist Azy gazetted naval attaché by the French embassy in Washington Westinghouse sails for wedding. George Westinghouse sails to England for his son’s wedding at Irton Hall Holmrock Lancashire. He expects to return in two weeks.
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Public spirit shown backs auditorium plan in city
William Corcoran Hill and other leaders back a proposed national auditorium, with $1000 pledges and a bronze donor tablet idea. Plans include steel walls for flexible spaces, ground floor armory use, and multiple rooms for simultaneous events, plus a list of early contributors with varied amounts.
Has Locks for President Cast By Calls at White House
Amid heavy rain and fewer officials, visitors crowded the White House yesterday. Michael O Bills arrived early with a gift of socks and a weather wrapper, claiming they would last forever and aid the President on an African hunting trip before police referred him to headquarters for examination. Benjamin O Shedd, famed as tug magic whiskers, also visited citing plans to go to Massachusetts and return for the inauguration.
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Liberia Doing Better Water Says Reports of Republic Have Been Exaggerat
From Monrovia a correspondent says conditions in Liberia are better than earlier reports indicated. The writer notes American influence in education and cemeteries, praising the government for keeping head above poverty. He believes Liberia’s future depends on independence and security of its borders. Bernard H Rawl of Lexington named chief of the Derry division at $2500 a year. Clemson graduate.
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Why I Went to the Philippines Taft Memoir Preview
Taft recalls his path from the judiciary to national service in a National Magazine piece titled Why I Went to the Philippines. He describes President McKinley’s push, his initial reluctance, and the influence of McKinley and Root in shaping his decision to lead the Philippine government.
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New Use Proposed for Washington Auditorium
Henry T Bright urges Commissioner Macfarland to align plans for the proposed Washington auditorium with needs of university sports. Bright, a patent lawyer and GWU athletics insider, argues annual indoor track meets could be hosted in the building to ease heavy rental costs and improve facility quality for student sports.
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Canada Need Not Fear Boundary Treaty Clarified
Parliament debated the U S Canada boundary on Tuesday amid fears Hunter Island in the Pigeon River district could be ceded. State Department officials said the worry is unwarranted and no boundary changes are planned. the treaty directs commissioners to mark and describe the line on modern charts replacing vague 1814 and 1842 monuments.
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Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless stomach aid that digests food in minutes. It claims to stop sour stomach heartburn and fullness, easing headaches and nausea, with a 6 cent or 50 cent package available through pharmacists.
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Gypsy Band Attacks On Road To Mazatlan Leaves Five Dead
Mexican clash on a Mazatlan route between mountaineers and a Gypsy group ends with two women dead and one wounded after they refuse a dance. Gypsy men pursue and kill three mountaineers in the ensuing exchange.
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Hasten to aid Italians portable houses team to depart
Howard L Fleet and four assistants from New York prepare to leave Washington for Italy to erect portable houses in the quake district. The group will wear military style uniforms designed for the mission and have received full instructions from the Navy Department.
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Court Martial For Captain Corkran In Gettysburg Altercation
New York February 4 Captain Thomas M Corkran Thirteenth Cavalry U U S A will face a court martial in Philadelphia on February 27 over an alleged altercation with men of the Pennsylvania State Militia during patrol duty near Gettysburg last summer General order issued by Gen Leonard Wood commander of the Department of the West.
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