Senate Judiciary Set to Vote on Steel Merger Controversy
The Senate Judiciary Committee debated whether the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by United States Steel violated Sherman antitrust laws and if President Roosevelt was authorized to sanction the merger. The panel, split largely along party lines, adjourned to Monday as it weighs the majority report opposing the merger against a potential contrary finding.
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Power plant amendment signals shifts in energy policy
Fragmented OCR hints at a proposed amendment affecting power plants and tariff terms. Mentions Vall a ulthule, St Mary, War dor, and Iran with references to Dam costs and legal provisions. Details are unclear, but notes shifts in authority, potential overhauls, and a call to adjust regulatory frameworks.
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Congress Condensed Progress on Fiscal Bill and Salaries
A garbled but clear note shows debate on the conference report for the legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill. It records disagreement with Senate amendments, raises the President and other officials’ salaries to 375,000 fiat, and recesses the House until 10 o clock.
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Navy Bill Debate Shapes Pacific Coast Provisions
Still debate persists as conference reports partial agreement on naval appropriation. Key disputes include half the navy on the Pacific coast, use of marine corps on battleships, and a Pacific naval base. Also hotly argued is banning government powder purchases from monopolies except in wartime, with emergency wording adopted. Senate adds 250000 for powder factory expansion and enhancements at Puget Sound and Bremerton yards.
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Ocean mail subsidy bill aims to fund overseas service
The Senate bill before the House would authorize the Postmaster General to pay for ocean mail service on second class vessels under the 1891 act, with third class vessels eligible at the same rate. A cap limits total foreign mail expenditures to anticipated revenues. If no contract is signed on certain lines, new routes must include Atlantic coast ports touching two terminals south of Cape Charles. The House committee reported favorably, echoing last session.
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Attacks Forestry Bureau Stall Agricultural Bill Senate
Lawmakers clash with forestry bureau as debate stalls an agricultural bill. Opposition urges framing changes while committee schedules further hearings and notes potential amendments to aid cattle sectors. Individuals from Senate committees and agricultural groups engage in urgent dialogue amid mounting lobby activity.
Indian Claims Debate Fails to Move Quick. Creek Aid Provision Agreed
Senate debated the agricultural bill focusing on Indian claims and Creek aid. Aldrich objected to the bill while Hesburn opposed forestry funding. a Creek aid provision was approved, and committee hours passed with no major progress. A Champlain discovery celebration invitation was authorized by a Senate resolution.
Statehood Hopes Wane In Senate Action
The Senate committee struck out the land grants provisions from the statehood bill and will report it to the Senate after a Saturday meeting. Democratic senators may move to discharge the committee. Hearings on anti-future legislation and a cotton and grain futures bill were held, while conferees agreed on the Postoffice appropriation bill. An extradition treaty with France was 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 states Arizona will be one of the richest and most attractive states west of the Mississippi if admitted to statehood. He cites copper production, territory size, and party pledges, predicting a Democratic first legislature and possibly Pickett as the first senator. His son intends to join soon. Phoenix in Salt River Valley is highlighted for agriculture and the Copper Belt dominates the southeast.
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Penal code bill conferees fail to agree on amendments
The conferees on the penal code bill met yesterday and could not agree on three amendments to regulate interstate shipment of suitors. They also disagreed on two amendments added in the House. Section 19 punishes those submitting to civil rights actions. The House struck a key provision on ineligibility for office, while Senate conferees urged it remain. A new House addition would punish offenders under section 19 who commit any other felony or misdemeanor.
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Retiring House Committee Members Receive Unusual Honors
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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Hansen Confesses in Bribery Case. Faces Disbarment
New York February 24. The trial of Carl Fischer Hansen, a prominent lawyer and social figure, ended as he pled guilty to an amended charge of attempted bribery. Justice Dowling imposed twelve months in prison and disbarment. Hansen, who will have one week before serving to settle affairs, exonerated his law partner Alexander Michaelson who was also indicted.
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Aero craft Silver Dart flies four and a half miles
The Aerial Experiment Association at Baddeck Nova Scotia reports McCurdy's Silver Dart covering over four miles at about forty miles per hour. A minor mishap occurred when a wing broke during landing and a wheel was damaged, requiring repairs over the next day or two.
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Railroad cases consolidated before interstate commission hearing set
Railroads joined in a consolidated challenge to the interstate commerce commission over the regulation of coal carrying cars. The cases involve the Chicago and Alton Illinois Central Baltimore and Ohio and other lines. The hearings were scheduled for October 12 in the Guprente Court of the Western States.
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Geese and Frogs Hint at Early Spring Weather
Arthur Goldsborough of Wesley Heights DC notes three flocks of Canada geese passed overhead on February 2 marking an unusually early departure this year. He records migration dates since 1850 and observes frogs singing early as February 14 15 and 16 suggesting an early spring while praising wildlife preservation and noting boat hunting bans in Maryland and Virginia.
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Aging Navy Hero Samuel Franklin Dies at 170 Arsenal Way
Rear Admiral Samuel Franklin, aged navy veteran of 46 years, died at home on 19th Street NW. He served from 1855, fought in Civil War actions including the Roanoke and Merrimac engagements, commanded ships such as the Aroostook and Franklin, and held posts at Mare Island and Norfolk. Burial will be in Arlington. funeral at St Matthews Catholic Church tomorrow. He was appointed by President Cleveland to the International Marine Congress and led the congress for a year. He leaves a widow, a brother Col Walter Franklin USA, and other relatives.
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No Choice For Senator in Springfield Ballot
The thirty sixth joint ballot for United States Senator showed little change from the previous ballot. Hopkins gained one vote in Madison Wisconsin, with 24 votes for the sixteenth Wisconsin legislature joint convention yielding no choice. Stephen son received 66 of 128 votes cast in Buffalo transfer context. The Buffalo will sail from San Francisco about May 15 to deploy vessels of the Asiatic station and return upon terms of enlistment. D'Axy named Attache here. Paris February reports Lieut D M Benoist Azy gazetted naval attaché by the French Embassy in Washington. Westinghouse sails for England to attend his son’s marriage to Violet Evelyn Brookelbank at Irton Hall.
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Public spirit shown aiding plans for national auditorium
Prominent real estate broker William Corcoran Hill endorses and subscribes 1000 dollars toward a new Washington auditorium. A bronze donor record may be placed in the building and rooms on multiple levels designed for simultaneous events with adjustable walls and ground floor space for a national armory. multiple contributors listed include F P May 1400 dollars and others, signaling broad support and a push to begin construction soon.
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HAS LOCKS FOR PRESIDENT AT WHITE HOUSE INAUGURATION VISIT
Rainy day at the White House sees several visitors including Michael O Bills who arrived early with a gift of socks and a weath wrapper. Police detained him for examination at headquarters. Benjamin O Shedd again visited claiming intention to see the President and attend the inauguration after reportedly heading to Massachusetts.
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Liberia Doing Better Water Says Reports of Republic Have Been Exaggerated
From Monrovia a State Department letter says conditions in Liberia are better than portrayed. The writer notes American influence in education and cemeteries with tombs listing Virginia and South Carolina. He commends the government for stability and envisions a secure future if Liberia’s independence remains intact. Bernard H. Rawl of Lexington South Carolina was named chief of the dairy division at $2500 annually. he is a Clemson College graduate.
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Why I Went to the Philippines by Taft in National Magazine
Taft recalls his call to government service after McKinley chose him for the Philippines task. He describes initial reluctance, President McKinley’s urging, and the influence of Root and McKinley in shaping his decision. He reflects on leaving court for national duty and the sense of national purpose guiding his move.
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New Use for Auditorium Proposed by Henry T Bright
Henry T Bright a patent lawyer urges Commission Macfarland to align plans for the Washington auditorium to accommodate university and amateur indoor track meets. He cites heavy rental costs and poor current venue as obstacles, urging that George Washington University athletics needs be considered in final designs.
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Canada Need Not Fear Over Boundary Dispute
Canadian parliament voiced anxiety that Hunter Island on the Pigeon River boundary might shift due to the boundary treaty. State Department officials contested the concern, saying no change in the boundary line will occur and the commission will mark the boundary on modern charts replacing vague 1814 and 1842 monuments.
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Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
Readers urged to keep Pape's Diapepsin for indigestion and stomach misery. A six cent bottle is advised, claiming it digests all food in five minutes, prevents sour stomach, heartburn, and nausea, and provides relief from bloating and headaches.
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Attack Over Dance Refusal Turns Fatal in Mexico
In Cullacao Mexico on the Mazatlan road a clash between mountaineers and a gypsy band left two gypsy women dead and a wounded woman. Gypsy men shot back killing three mountaineers as they pursued them after the attack over a dance demand.
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Hasten to Aid Italians portable housing crew heads to quake district
Howard L Fleet and four assistants, all from New York, will leave Washington soon to erect portable houses in the Italian earthquake district. Uniforms are military pattern but not US army or navy. They have full instructions from the Navy Department.
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Will Court Martial Captain Corkran Face Trial in Philadelphia
Captain Thomas M Corkran of the Thirteenth Cavalry will face a court martial in Philadelphia on February 27 over an alleged altercation with Pennsylvania militia men during joint patrols with Federal and State troops at Gettysburg last summer. General Leonard Wood issued the order.
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