Oklahoma Senator Declares Citizenship, Denies Ward Status
In a dramatic Senate exchange, Senator Robert Owen of Oklahoma proclaimed he is a United States citizen and not under Interior Department control as a ward of the Five Civilized Tribes. He clashed with Senator Curtis of Kansas over tribal status and the Cherokee allotment case, arguing that citizenship and rights attach to him personally despite tribal affiliation.
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United States
Secretary of the Interior
Kansas
Gore
Senate
Robert L. Qwen
Oklahoma
Owen
Charles Curtis
Tadlana
Curtis
Mr. Owen
Curtla
Nater
Induiana
Qwen
Benator
Gga
Indian Territory
Tadat
Mr. Curtis
Iaian Brood
Supreme Court of the United States
Alpert Hess
Marky
Curtin
Interor
Supremes Court
Carter
Sena
Hel
Increase in Boxer indemnity bond allocation debated
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs reported favorably a Senate resolution to lower the indemnity bond China must post to the United States from 21 440 278 to 11 955 192 under the 1900 Boxer uprising protocol. The panel added 32 007 00 to the revised bond for future awards by the Board of Claims.
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House Committee
Onoreign Affairs
Senate
China
United States
Senate Debates Aldrich Bill and Indian Rights Clash
In Congress discussion centers on the Aldrich currency bill, with Senator Gore proposing belligerent rights for two Indians. House approves Marines move to new quarters and votes down designation of Indians as the Five Civilized Tribes. Owen, Curtis, and others debate tribal property and law in a tense session.
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Owen
Curtin
Messrs. Owen
Curtis
Clapp
McCumber
Lodge
Mr Owen
Five Civilized Tribes
Mr. Owen
Tracks to Yard Senate Passes The Measure
The track measure moves through the senate as expected and a house vote is anticipated today. P., B. and W. railroad trustees receive permission to maintain the line for two more years, with the government agreeing to pay 25 000 dollars for the right of way for a new branch.
Senate Passes District Bills On Rail Link And Fire Pension
The Senate approved a bill allowing the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad to maintain its track to the Washington Navy Yard for two years and to begin construction of a new line within six months. It also boosted District fire chief Belt’s pension by about $4 per month. Senator Scott introduced a pension for Mrs Beatrice Marmion, widow of Rear Admiral Marmion, and several House bills were favorably reported, including driver license reforms and street widenings. A plan for a Public Utilities Commission and a bridge survey across the Eastern Branch were discussed in committee.
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Carter
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Washington
Washington Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Gailinger
Fire Department
Smith
Ninth Street
Barry Place
Euclid Street
Girard Street
Fifteenth Street
Sima
Benning Road
Oklahoma Avenue
Mudd
Union Station
Fremen's Pension Fund
Givarl Street
Buddy Street
Wien Benning Road
Oklahoma Av Nue
Public Utilities Commission
Haus District Committee
Heartney
Britis
House
Representative Mudd
Maryland
Hastern
Patomse
Washington
Kentucky Senator Opposes Aldrich Currency Plan
Senator McCreary of Kentucky criticized the Aldrich bill and urged a plan to keep two thirds of bank reserves in vaults, distribute emergency currency by state population, favor United States notes, and create a $500 million emergency fund. He opposed using railroads as a basis and favored bond secured notes with Treasury deposits.
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Kentucky
Senator McCreary
McCreary
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Newlands waterways bill to be studied by Senate subcommittee
The Newlands waterways commission bill will be considered by a Senate Commerce Subcommittee composed of Senators Five Depew Piles Newlands and Clarke of Arkansas. The measure would create a waterways fund of 0.009 million for river and harbor improvements and likely place execution in the engineer corps of the army pending War Department review.
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Newlands Waterways Commission
Commerce
Depew
Piles
Newlands
Clarke
Ark Kansas
Senate
War Department
Rt J
Engineer Corps
Army
Survey Plan for Embankment Along Bridge Approach
The survey outlines an estimate for an embankment at a roadway from the southern end of the pronasel bridge to the Cristina south bank. The northern and southern ends of the bridge must be located with approval from the Commissioners and the Secretary of AR.
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Mike
Bip
Crisina
Court halts removal of tracks to Navy Yard
Chief Justice Clabaugh granted a temporary injunction restraining officials of the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railway Company from removing or attempting to remove tracks to the Washington Navy Yard. District Attorney Baker sought the order after advising Secretary Metcalf of plans to tear up the tracks used to deliver gun supplies and other government materials to the Navy Yard and Indian Head proving ground. The injunction delays the work pending further court order.
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Clabaugh
District Supreme Court
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railway Company
Washington Navy Yard
Baker
United States
Metcalf
Navy Yard
Indian Head Gun
Congress
Union Station
Williams appoints Brill as House whip for Democrats
John Sharp Williams named Georgia's Thomas M Brill the Democratic whip in the House to replace Lloyd Missouri who was elected chairman of the Belmira de Congressional Committee. Bell, popular among younger members, serves his second term and is praised for perfect attendance. O Connell of Massachusetts was named assistant whip. Both expected to master party leadership duties swiftly.
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John Sharp Willams
Thomas M. Brill
Georgia
Mr. Lloyd
Miasouri
Bell
House
Representative O'Connell
Massachusetts
Waterway Cost Reported For Atlantic Inland Route
General Alexander Mackenzie told a Congressional subcommittee the Atlantic Inland waterway from Boston to Beaufort would cost 17 million dollars not including the New York Delaware and Raritan segment. Subcommittee members Burton Capron Goulden Wanger Small and Moore plan to meet with Rivers and Harbors Chairman Burton before drafting a bill.
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Alexander Mackenzie
Congressional
Philadelphia
Burton
Rivers and Harbors Committee
School Bill Halts Again In Senate Debate
The Senate blocked an attempt by Senator Burkett to bring the Dolliver school bill to discussion as the Capitol saw a flood of pamphlets from the School Committee of the Board of Trade opposing the measure. The vice president sustained a point of order and the bill did not reach a vote. Despite the setback, Burkett and allies vow to keep seeking a senate hearing while strong committee support continues to press the bill.
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Burkett
Senate
Gallinger
Nelson
Burket
Burkete
Board of Trade
Auto-Vivisection Remedy Free for the Asking
Outcry against animal torture in science is noted as a backdrop to promote Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad claims the tablets relieve stomach strain with safe, digestives and quotes Dr. Richardson endorsing them for various dyspepsia symptoms. Sold by druggists with a free sample offer from F A Stuart Company.
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Stuart
Dr. Richardson
United States
Canada
F. A. Stuart Company
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Navy Inquiry Broadens as Mason Defends Ammunition Hoists
Senate hearings on ship construction and navy Bureau organization expand. Admiral Mason explains two stage hoists and safety measures while critics question emergency hoists and rapid firing. Witness list includes Hill Vogelgesang Sims and Fiskenmorrow for their magazine comments.
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Hill, Vogelgesang
Sims
Opposes Liability Bill Before Senate Education and Labor Panel
The La Follette Sterling employers liability bill faced a Senate Education and Labor hearing where former Senator Charles J. Faulkner argued the Constitution would not support a broad liability law for common carriers except in cases of extra hazardous work. He warned attempts to cover other employee injuries would be unconstitutional. Mr Faulkner noted many court decisions and Mr Paulkner outlined amendments to align the bill with the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. he will resume Monday.
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Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Charles J. Faulkner
Faulkner
Paulkner
Fowler currency bill adopted by House committee
The Fowler currency bill was adopted yesterday by the House Committee on Banning and Currency in virtually the original form after weeks of hearings and executive sessions. Thirty nine sections were amended but no substantive changes. the revised bill will be printed and reviewed further before possible reports to the House. The bill, introduced by John Sharp Williams, provides retirement of all outstanding bond secured currency and issues a gold backed currency tied to national bank assets, with a federal guaranty of deposits.
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House
House Committee
Sesson
John Sharp Williams
Driveway Bill Hearing Before Military Affairs Panel
The House Committee on Military Affairs held a hearing on Representative Carlin’s Virginia sponsored bill to build a macadamized driveway at least forty feet wide from the south end of the new highway bridge across the Potomac to Arlington. Andrew Graham and Maj. J. E. Sickle testified as did Carlin. Hull urged the driveway exceed forty feet to ease Arlington access and enhance Washington’s park system.
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House Committee On
Carlin
Potomac
Arlington
Virginia
Andrew Graham
Maj
J. E. Sickle
Washington
Hull
Opposes Forest Reserve Hearings on Constitutionality
The House Judiciary Committee heard critics and supporters on a proposal to create a forest reserve in the Appalachian and White mountains. Representative Bart Jett of Georgia led opposition, arguing the measure challenges constitutional power. Forester Gifford Pinchot supported forest protection, noting forests regulate rivers and rainfall. Other speakers included Marvey N Shepherd, Daniel Davenport, John K Beach, Judge Osborn, and John H Finney as Appalachian National Forest Association secretary. Hearings resume today.
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Appalachian and
White Mountains
House Judiciary Committee
Bart Jett
Georgia
Supreme Court
Bartlett
Littlefield
Claxton
White House
Congress
Judicial Department
United States
Wes
Giffard Pinchot
Marvey N., Shepherd
Boston
Daniel Davenport
Bridgeport
Legislative Briefs in Congress on Rivers Payments and Indian Affairs
Gov Gillett seeks federal aid to improve California rivers Sacramento San Joaquin and Feather. Bill favors retirement of contract surgeons after thirty years service. Senate mulls ocean mail subsidy vote next Thursday with delays to hear Democratic input. Indian Affairs hearing on restoring damages claims by US inhabitants vs Indian depredations. Merchant Marine hearing on vessel crew and safety requirements. Fassett introduces mail voucher certification for rural carrier pensioners. Indian Affairs approves 2150000 for Kickapoo land purchase in Mexico related to Oklahoma encroachment.
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Gov. Gillett
California
House Committee On Rivers and
Gailinger
Senate
Culberson
Mexico
Oklahoma
House guests from territories provoke debate on compensation
The article notes four visitors in the House chamber including Benito Lagard and Pedro Ocampo from the Philippines and Tulbo Larrinaga and Jongh Ko Relanianasle from Porto Rico and Hawaii respectively. Roosevelt weighs Pearl Harbor fortification as Bates pushes for naval station funding amid congressional interest.
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Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawai
Benito Lagard
Pedro Ocampo
Tulbo Larrinaga
Jongh Ko Relanianasle
Tom Reed
Champ Clark
Fiji Islands
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Visna
Wan
Mc Curtis
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Bratelee
Paul Marmion
Navy Department
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Senate District Committee
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Aldrich
Williams
O'Connell
Gen. Mackenzie
Atlantic
Broaden Navy Inquiry
Admiral Mason
Senate Committee On Oval Affairs
Ttee
Brownson
Rixey
Reiet
Mason
N. B. Mason
Bureau of Ordnance
Henry Reuterdahl
Migsouri
Hale
Senator Tillman
Reuterdahl
Tilman
Na Department
Mr. Tilman
Perkins
Magon
Frank K. Hill
Charles T. Vogelgesang
Wiliam
Senate Committee
Mr. Bartlett
House Committee On Military Affairs
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Court of Claims
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
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New York
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Washington D. C
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MR Charles Frohman
Toddles
Clyde Fitch
Kubel
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Eves Fe Ole
Ie Staler
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Teketa
Oteapek
Conrer'a
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Garroll Institute Hall
Painay
TEBRU
MR. Kellogg Durland
Russia
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NEW National Theater
Philadelphia Orchestra
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Adwla Hkleinchmidt
Parne Heinrichs
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