Franking Abuses Resolution Moves in Congress
Tennessee Rep Sims demands immediate consideration of a measure on House privileges following an editorial in The Washington Post accusing franking abuse. Speaker Cannon backs inquiry as Rep Mann and others clash over the paper’s credibility while Sims insists on a full investigation into possible graft tied to public documents and post office usage.
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Cannon
House
Tennessee
Post-office Committee
Memnt Congress
Tim
Gauss
Sims
Mesias
Awoomd Payne
Tie Newspaper World
Yecerl
Newairioy
Srado
Mead Fey
Fiat Heart
Washington Post
Heart Cure Promises Help For Weak Hearts
A warning compares the heart to other organs that fail if not repaired and urges Dr Miles Heart Cure to strengthen the heart. It cites dizziness palpitations short breath and pain as symptoms and includes a testimonial from Mrs J C Weis in Cleveland Ohio claiming early benefits and a money back guarantee.
House Debates Franking Privilege Abuse Resolution
Mr Sims urged action against alleged abuses of the franking privilege by congressmen and in their name. He proposed a committee investigation into post office abuses. Speaker Cannon ruled the resolution privileged due to House privileges, and the measure was agreed to despite Republican objections.
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Congress
Sims
Payne
Cannon
House
Minority Leader Williams to Return Next Week
John Sharp Williams, the House minority leader, was away as his ill daughter improved. Reports say he will resume his floor duties by the first of the week after a family illness.
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Williams
John Sharp Williams
House Enacts Rule Tightening Access to Capitol Corridors
The House adopts a new rule restricting access to east and west corridors during sessions. General public access is barred from the House floor corridors except for those with admission, families of members, and press gallery members. The press gains exclusive use of the east vestibule and a reception lobby for contacting Representatives.
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House of Representatives
House
Capitol
Ways
Texns
Judiciary
President's Travel Fund Sparks House Debate
Two bills introduced seek state funding for presidential travel and a special train. One proposes a $15,000 appropriation for transportation with contracts exempt from railroad-rate laws. The other asks for $100,000 for a dedicated presidential train and allows full Treasury payment of travel costs, plus use of a Navy warship for the President's private travel.
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United States
Stickney
McCall
Massachusetts
McDill
Bennett
New York City
Secretary of the Navy
Tariff and bills introduced in House reflect varied aims
A House bill by Representative Kirk Florida calls ten cents a pound tax on Egyptian and other long staple cotton imports and a per pound duty on seed products. Underwood proposed a five thousand dollar annual grant for a graves protection commission. Clark Missouri sought stamps valued ten cents plus special delivery wording for nonavailable stamps. McCall Massachusetts urged fifteen thousand dollars yearly for presidential travel and a Philippine neutralization measure authorizing talks with nations and recognizing independence once granted by the U S.
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United States
Kirk
Florida
Underwood
Champ Clark
Missouri
Representative McCall
Massachusetts
McCall
Philippines
Action on Hazing Awaits Bonaparte
The House Committee on Naval Affairs will not act on the hazing issue until Secretary Bonaparte communicates with the committee. A bill granting the secretary authority to dismiss in hazing cases is expected to be favorably reported later. Resolutions for a Congressional probe of academy affairs remain under Rules Committee review with no current action. Chairman Fess said the committee would welcome Bonaparte if he attends next week’s meetings.
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
Bonaparte
Retary
Academy
House Committee On Rules
House Committee
Fess
Shaw
Committee On Finance and Currency
Cuartel Lot Release Sought by War Secretary
The Secretary of War urged Congress to relinquish title to the Cuartel lot in Monterey California. He notes the land served public purposes before California joined the United States and is no longer needed by the military. Firearm authorities and the military department concur there is no current or future need.
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Secretary of War
House
Congress
United States
Monterey
Cal
California
Mexico
Railroad Rates Legislation and the Foraker Bill Debate
William E. Chandler argues that seven railroad rate bills, led by Townsend and Foraker, vary in approach but fail to grant the Interstate Commerce Commission real power to set new rates. He asserts the Foraker bill creates a national railroad trust, repeating historic abuses, and warns Congress against empowering a single mega‑combination to fix all rates, contrasting Court‑backed limits with proposed executive authority.
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Congress
Commission
Foraker
Commission Upon
Malesa
United States Supreme Court
Railroad Exton
United States
Supreme Court
Trans-Missouri Freight Association
Joint Traffic Association
Northern Securities Company
New York
Chicago
WM. E. Chandler
No More Steel Rebates Ordered By President Corey
Cleveland January 4 The Leader reports that President W E Corey ordered an end to rebates and special rates accepted by the United States Steel Corporation and its subsidiaries The paper notes admissions by American Steel and Wire that rebates existed and hints at a possible link between the steel firm and the Pennsylvania Railroad in a secret report to President Roosevelt
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Corey
Cleveland
Ohio
United States Steel Corporation
W. E. Corey
American Steel and Wire Company
James R. Garfield
President Roosevelt
Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania Railroad
Public critique of private ownership in utilities urged
In Everybodys January issue Russell's Soldiers of the Common Good is cited arguing private control of railroads streetcars gas water electric power coal copper and gold fields weakens public profits and prompts the aroused American public to question their share of the returns. Everybody's Magazine 15 cents $1.50 8 year
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Russell
Soldiers of the Common Good
Everybody’s
Europe
Everybody's Magazine
Massachusetts Inaugural Demands Tariff Reduction
Curtis Guild Jr. was inaugurated governor of Massachusetts on January 4. In his inaugural address he pressed for a tariff reduction and more friendly trade treaties, urging immediate tariff reform, removal of needless duties, and development of commerce through broader national and international trade. He said Massachusetts speaks at the national council as a strong, decisive state demanding aggressive action.
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Boston
Mass
Curtis Guild, Jr
Massachusetts
General Court
United States
Council Board of the Nation
Traffic managers pledge to ICC on rebate law compliance
A committee of traffic managers from the Eastern trunk lines met the Interstate Commerce Commission on Wednesday and pledged that the roads intend to obey the law on rebates and other privileges. The group had previously conferred with the commission and has since worked to secure firm pledges.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Springfield Bars Sapho Play In City
Springfield mayor bans Olga Nethersole performing Sapho in the city next Monday. A committee concludes the play would offend local morals. Nethersole will substitute Magda for the proscribed work.
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Miss Nethersole
Springfield
Mass
Dickinson
Sapho
Olga Nethersole
D. B. Hahn
William Orr
W. K. Cooper
Young Men’s Christian Association
Miss Nethersold
Magda
Abolish Interstate Commission for a Three Member Transport Board
A Colorado representative introduces a bill to replace the Interstate Commerce Commission with a three member Public Transportation Commission and a seven member special court to handle unjust railroad rates. The measure preserves arbitration role while enabling remedies against noncompliant carriers and outlines appeals to the Supreme Court.
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Grosscup
Chicago
Hogg
Colorado
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ai Transportation Commission
Commission
Special Transportation
Supreme Court of the United States
Transportation Commission
Secretary of War seeks law change on retired officers pay
The War Department asks Congress to amend law to permit retired officers above major to be reimbursed mileage for militia inspections while on War Department orders. Treasury Comptroller views mileage as a reimbursement not an allowance, though the department sees it as necessary to avoid depriving militia inspections of retired officers.
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Secretary of War
Congress
War Department
Comptroller of the Treasury
Act of Congress
Department
U.rust
Otis a Deserter From Fourth Cavalry
Lieut. Frank I. Otis of the Fourth Cavalry, missing three months without leave, has been dropped from the army rolls as a deserter. An earlier order directed his arrest for duplicating pay accounts while en route from New York to San Francisco in September. A forged document bearing two army officer signatures surfaced after his disappearance, and charges over insurance premium payments alleged to be written by him while an insurance agent are cited by authorities as contributing to his vanishing.
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Frank I. Otis
Fourth Cavalry
New York
San Francisco
Otis
Offcer
Lfe
Otls
Dewey Dry Dock Advances to Philippines Voyage
Reports to the Navy Department state the floating dry dock Dewey makes good progress toward the Philippines. A wireless message dated January 4 says the vessel is 520 miles southeast of Cape Henry with glorious weather, light southeast wind, smooth sea, and speed four knots as Potomac travels toward Bermuda.
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Dewey
Navy Department
Philippines
Cape Henry
Potomac
Bermuda
Taggart Goes to Philippines with War Department Orders
Instructions from Washington ordered Capt Taggart from Columbus Barracks to the Philippines. Companies B and C of regular infantry, totaling 136 men, are also to sail from San Francisco on March 5. Meanwhile the battleship Missouri, along with Illinois, passed Virginia Capes en route from Boston.
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War Department
Columbus Barracks
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
Philippines
Taggart
Wooster
Regular Infantry
San Francisco
Army Orders and Naval Movements Reported
Leaves of absence granted to First Lieut Arthur M Ferguson and Capt Frank H Lawton with dates and assignments. Numerous vessel movements include arrivals at Port Royal Jacksonville Hampton Roads and Midway among others and sailings from Boston Washington Bradford for Pine Beach. Multiple officers reassigned retired or moved to various naval stations and ships including Oregon Ohio Rainbow and Oregon again with details of personnel transfers and postings.
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Arthur M. Ferguson
Fourteenth Infantry
Frank H. Lawton
Ann Eed Navy General Hospital
Let Springs
Ark
George i. Byram
Sixth Cavalry
Hannibal
Baltimore
Porter
Dupont
Buakely
Rodgers
Nevada
Port Royal
Arethusa
New York
Florida
Jacksonville
Unens
Kingston
Pennsylvania
Hampton Roads
Colorado
Newport News
Arkansas
Morehend City
Saturn
Midway
Concord
Honolulu
Don Juan de Austria
Navy Yard
Yankton
Boston
Rocket
Washington
Hopkins
Hopkins, Worden
Truxtun
Stewart
Lawrence
Macdonough
Bradford
Pine Beach
W. K. Glee
Meitens
G. Herndan
Navy
J. F. Murphy
Omaha
Nebr
C. K. Winn
Naval Hospital
Washington, D.C
C.morris
Norfol
Baker
Norfolk
J. Train
Asiatic
Caylte
P. I
J. H. Rohrbacher
M. A. Anderson
B. D. White
F. R. Holt
Abbott
C. W. Dyzon
Ohio
L. D. Miner
Oregon
W. W. Buchanan
R. K. van Mater
Rainbow
R. S. Holmes
A. T. Brisbin
Hepburns Rail Rate Bill Aims at Broad ICC Powers
The Hepburn railroad rate measure introduces broad definitions to include all railroad related bridges fleets and transportation means. It strengthens the Interstate Commerce Commission by raising its pay and size and requires thirty days notice for any rate change. The bill mirrors the Dolliver proposal and aligns with the President's message, offering a thirty day rate effective rule and primacy of ICC findings in court.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Supreme Court
Taade
Commission
Attorney General
Railroad
Circuit Court
Equity
Hepburnn
House Committee
Dolliver
Senate
Interstate
House
Hepburn
Congress
Commerce Commission
Warning by Schiff on money market crisis risk
Schiff warns that failure to strengthen reserves and curb bank circulation could trigger a major panic worse than prior crises. He contrasts England's Bank of England role with the U S subtreasury and urges urgent, targeted reform to ensure circulating medium supports commerce rather than speculation.
Fines for Lottery Men in Federal Court
In San Antonio Texas on January 4 federal court cases tied to last summer arrests for shipping lottery tickets between states ended with guilty pleas. Emilio Berthier and John Sichneibert were fined 5000 dollars each. several others received 1000 dollar fines. Each posted 5000 dollar bonds not to engage in lottery again. Judge Maxey pledged leniency for first offenses but warned of stricter action for future violators.
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San Antonio
Tex
Emilio Berthier
John Sichneibert
J. N. Taub
O. 5
Smith
Richard Blossman
George Esenault
Charles Daun
Ulisae Basseto
A. J. Hewitt
J. Ten
Harris Named Likely Northwestern President
Special to The Washington Post reports Dr George M Harris of Port Deposit Maryland is widely expected to become president of Northwestern University. Harris leads Tome Institute and is an educator of authority. James A Patton a millIonaire grain broker and Northwestern trustee hosted a dinner in Evanston where board members and Harris discussed the universitys needs and future hopes.
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Washington Post
Chicago
George M. Harris
Port Deposit
Northwestern University
Harris
Tome Institute
James A. Patton
Evanston
Accused Officer Found Dead in South African Stores Scandal Case
Pretoria Jan. Capt J Hopkins quartermaster of the Second Dragoon Guards was found dead this morning, death seemingly by his own hand, connected to the war stores scandal. A royal commission and War Office committee traced officers and contractors alleged to profit from superfluous stores valued at 30 to 35 million dollars. Prosecution of officers followed the commission's findings.
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Pretoria
Tranvaal Colony
Jan
J. Hopkins
Second Dragoon Guards
Ciise
War Office
Army Service Corps and Pay Department
Royal Commission
Justice Farwell
British
High Court of Justice
South Africa
Aoki Seen as Likely Ambassador Nominee from Japan
The formal appointment of Viscount Aoki as ambassador from Japan to the United States is likely within a day or two. The Japanese government has been informed by the State Department of his acceptability, with action expected immediately after the New Year holiday when Tokyo resumes work. The timing of the U.S. nomination to Japan for a new ambassador to the Senate is not known.
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Viscount Aoki
Japan
State Department
Tokyo
United States
Senate
Rectifying Plant Fire at Marion N C Causes Big Loss
The Bennett and Morgan rectify plant at Iron N C near Marion Asheville in North Carolina, the largest in the state, was destroyed by fire on January 4. Loss estimated between 250000 and 260000 with 150000 insured. Fire suspected incendiary origin.
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Bennett & Morgan Company
Marion
Asheville
N.C
Bennett & Morgan
Iron
N. C
Express Company Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the George W. Knox Express Company annual meeting yesterday officers were elected: President W. S. Knox, vice president G. V. Knox, secretary J. Gittings, treasurer J. O. Knox, and attorney J. J. Darlington.
Night pupil lecture at Eastern High School
Wallach Night School pupils at Eastern High School tonight will be entertained with an illustrated lecture by Rev. Mr. Pierce pastor of Souls' Church. The Franklin Night School has been invited along with parents of the pupils.
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Wallach
Eastern High School
Mr. Pierce
Souls’ Church
Franklin Night School
Cure for Insurance Evils Leads Policy Holders Reform
New York Jan 4 The Armstrong investigating committee endorses major steps for insurer reform. Key proposals grant policy holders a voice in governance and require full public disclosure of management, standard audit systems, uniform policy forms, protection against forfeiture, and restricted deferred dividends. They urge prudent investments, limits on subsidiary centers, regulation of corporate bonds, and director oversight with judicial review.
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Washington Post
New York
Armstrong Investigating Committee
Com
Thare
State Insurance Department
Iesure
Penods
Froud
Onl Multoe
Delails
Publicity the Only Cure Against Sordid Commercialism
A New York Chamber of Commerce report by Anton Rav en warns publicity is the sole weapon against the spirit of sordid commercialism corrupting trusts in insurance. The committee urges stronger legislation for reinsurance and other bodies, saying honesty cannot be guaranteed by law alone.
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New York
York Chamber of Commerce
Anton A. Raven
Chamber
Tis
Hfe
Hite Insurance Fuuds
Woodruff Heads Provident Savings Company
Timothy L Woodruff was elected president of Provident Savings Company succeeding Edward W Scott who resigned as president. Scott remains chairman of the board. Woodruff holds 1258 shares of the capital stock and announced a trust declaration detailing future benefits from the trust operations.
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New York
Timothy L. Woodruff
We Provident Savings [of Assurance Tery
Edward W Scott
Asm
Scott
Woodruff
Provident Society
Germany declares decade growth in merchant marine amid steam tonnage surge
Berlin reports the imperial marine of fee states an increase in Germanys merchant fleet over ten years. Steam tonnage rose from 63,260,000 to 188,250,000 dollars in value while sailing vessel tonnage fell from 18,560,000 to 14,250,000 dollars. Hamburg shows the sharpest steam tonnage gain, leaping from 21,250,000 to 100,000,000 dollars.
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Berlin
Imperial Marine of Fee
Gommereku Marine of
Germany
Raamburg
Missouri man credits Grape-Nuts with curing dyspepsia
A Missouri manufacturer recounts severe digestive ruin from poor diet and dyspepsia. After trying Grape-Nuts, he ate it exclusively for over a year, gained 48 pounds of solid flesh, and says his dyspepsia vanished. Postum Co. Batte Creek Michigan provides the name.
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Missouri
Postum Co
Batle Creek
Mich
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Leo
Chandler
Townsend Oil
Railroads
NEW Publications
Itahves
Gov. Guild
THE
Illinois
Virginia Capes
ARMY
Schiff
Secretary of the Treasury
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Cassandra
DR. Harris
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Hess
Armstrong Committee
Woodruff Heads Provident
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