Franking Abuses Debate In Congress Spurred By Sims
Tennessee Representative Sims pressed the House to examine alleged franking privilege abuses after The Washington Post editorial raised concerns. Speaker Cannon ordered immediate consideration of the measure and Sims urged a full investigation by the Postmaster General into possible graft and improper uses.
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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 Ad Message Endorsed by Patient
A vintage advertisement urges readers to treat a weak heart with Dr Miles Heart Cure. It compares heart failure to other organs failing and claims the medicine strengthens the heart, easing dizziness palpitations shortness of breath and related pains. It includes a testimonial from Mrs J C Weis of Cleveland and a money back guarantee.
House debates franking abuses and postal privilege
Mr Sims urged investigation into alleged misuse of franking by members of Congress and postal authorities. The House debated privilege and whether to consider the resolution immediately. Speaker Cannon ruled the resolution privileged and it was agreed to proceedings.
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Congress
Sims
Payne
Cannon
House
Minority Leader Williams to Return Next Week
John Sharp Williams the minority leader was absent as his daughter faced serious illness. Reports say the daughter is improved and Williams will resume his floor duties by the first of the week, returning next week.
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Williams
John Sharp Williams
House Adopts New Rule Limiting Public Access
The House of Representatives approved a new rule restricting public access to the east and west corridors on the House floor during sessions. Only those admitted to the House chamber, members’ families, and press gallery members may enter, with a special press vestibule and reception room provided for press activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
House
Capitol
Ways
Texns
Judiciary
President to Receive Special Fund for Travel and Train
In a pair of House bills, McCall proposes a $15,000 appropriation to cover the President's transportation under his personal direction with contracts exempt from railroad rate laws, while Bennett seeks $100,000 for a special presidential train and full treasury-based travel expenses. A third provision would allow the Navy secretary to set aside a warship for the President's personal use.
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United States
Stickney
McCall
Massachusetts
McDill
Bennett
New York City
Secretary of the Navy
Tariff and Bills Introduced in House
A House bill by Representative Kirk Florida calls ten cent a pound tariffs on Egyptian and foreign long staple cotton and a nine tenths cent per pound duty on seed products. Underwood seeks a five thousand dollar yearly commission to protect Confederate graves. Champ Clark Missouri adds ten cent postage plus words special delivery for stamps when standard stamps unavailable. McCall Massachusetts proposes fifteen thousand dollars annual travel funds for the President and a joint resolution for Philippines neutrality enabling negotiations with nations for 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 take no action on hazing until Secretary Bonaparte communicates with the committee. A bill to authorize dismissal in hazing cases is expected to be favorably reported later. Resolutions for a Congressional investigation of the academy remain under Rules Committee review with no current action. Chairman Fess said the committee would hear 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
Secretary urges release of Cuartel lot title at Monterey
The Secretary of War sent a letter to the Speaker of the House recommending Congress release the title to the Cuartel lot in Monterey California. Used for public purposes before California's acquisition, the property no longer serves government needs and there is no current or anticipated use by the department.
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Secretary of War
House
Congress
United States
Monterey
Cal
California
Mexico
Railroad Rate Legislation and the Foraker Bill Debate
WM. E. Chandler argues that existing railroad rate bills add needless provisions and fail to grant the Interstate Commerce Commission real power to fix new rates. He critiques Townsend, Dolliver, Hearst, Russell, Candler, Richardson, and Foraker bills, condemns the Foraker plan as a railroad cartel, and claims only the one essential reform is needed to empower the commission to set reasonable rates, warning that the Foraker bill would entrench a national rail trust.
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Congress
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Foraker
Commission Upon
Malesa
United States Supreme Court
Railroad Exton
No More Steel Rebates Ordered By President Corey
Cleveland Ohio January 4 The Leader reports President W E Corey has ordered that rebates and special rates from railroads to the United States Steel Corporation and its subsidiaries be stopped That the American Steel and Wire Company received rebates is admitted by freight men but denied that rates were set with their individual roads It is rumored that Commissioner Garfield will report to President Roosevelt on the steel corporation relation to the Pennsylvania Railroad
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United States
Supreme Court
Trans-Missouri Freight Association
Joint Traffic Association
Northern Securities Company
New York
Chicago
Foraker
WM. E. Chandler
Corey
Cleveland
Ohio
United States Steel Corporation
W. E. Corey
American Steel and Wire Company
James R. Garfield
President Roosevelt
Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bank of England
England
Cassandra
Congress
Soldiers of the Common Good ad in Everybody's January issue
Public affair critique targets private ownership of utilities and finance graft, urging Americans to question profits from railroads streetcars gas water electric power coal and mining. Russell's Soldiers of the Common Good appears in Everybody's Magazine for January priced 15 cents or 1.50 for eight years.
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Russell
Soldiers of the Common Good
Everybody’s
Europe
Everybody's Magazine
Massachusetts Inaugural Addresses Tariff Reduction Demand
Curtis Guild Jr. was inaugurated Massachusetts governor and, in his address, urged immediate tariff reform and friendlier trade treaties. He framed Massachusetts as a strong, proactive state seeking reduced duties, removal of needless ones, and broader commerce through better national and international agreements.
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Boston
Mass
Curtis Guild, Jr
Massachusetts
General Court
United States
Council Board of the Nation
Traffic managers pledge ICC rebate compliance
A committee of traffic managers from Eastern trunk lines met the Interstate Commerce Commission to pledge adherence to the law on rebates and special privileges. The group had earlier conferred with the commission and has since worked to secure commitments from roads to comply.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Springfield Bans Sapho Play in City
Mayor Dick inson of Springfield Massachusetts bars Olga Nethersole from presenting Sapho in the city next Monday. A committee of the Reverend D B Hahn Principal William Orr of the high school and Y M C A secretary W K Cooper recommends the play be offensive to good 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 Bill Aims Transportation Court
A bill introduced by Representative Hogg of Colorado would abolish the Interstate Commerce Commission and create a three member Public Transportation Commission with a seven member special court to rule on alleged railroad rate and practice violations. The plan preserves arbitration roles while adding enforceable remedies and allows appeals to the U S Supreme Court by writ of certiorari.
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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
War Department seeks to pay militia inspectors mileage
The Secretary of War asked Congress to amend law to let retired officers beyond major grade receive travel reimbursements for militia inspections. The Treasury Comptroller views mileage as a reimbursement not an allowance, risking loss of retired inspectors' service unless reimbursement is allowed.
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Secretary of War
Congress
War Department
Comptroller of the Treasury
Act of Congress
Department
U.rust
Deserter Otis Vanishes From Army Amid Pay and Forgery Claims
Lieut. Frank I. Otis of the Fourth Cavalry, absent without leave for three months, is dropped from the rolls as a deserter while en route to San Francisco. An arrest order over forged pay records and insurance premium misaccounting may have driven his disappearance, with authorities noting a forged document linked to two army officers and Otis’s eventual absence.
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Frank I. Otis
Fourth Cavalry
New York
San Francisco
Otis
Offcer
Lfe
Otls
Dewey Dry Dock Progressing Toward Philippines
The floating dry dock Dewey is reported progressing favorably on its voyage to the Philippines. A wireless message dated January 4 described conditions five hundred twenty miles southeast of Cape Henry with glorious weather, light southeast wind, and smooth sea, noting the Potomac proceeds toward Bermuda.
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Dewey
Navy Department
Philippines
Cape Henry
Potomac
Bermuda
Taggart Goes to Philippines From Columbus Barracks
War Department orders Captain Taggart to the Philippines from Columbus Barracks Ohio and ships in Companies B and C with 136 men. AN will sail from San Francisco March 5. Missouri and Illinois battleships reach Hampton Roads Virginia Capes after voyage from Boston.
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War Department
Columbus Barracks
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
Philippines
Taggart
Wooster
Regular Infantry
San Francisco
Missouri
Hampton Roads
Norfolk
Boston
Illinois
Virginia Capes
Army Orders and Naval Vessel Movements Reported
Leaves of absence for First Lieut Arthur M Ferguson and Capt Frank H Lawton. Movements of naval vessels include arrivals and sailings such as Hannibal at Baltimore and Yankton from Boston. Numerous officers reassigned or placed on home duty, with retirements and transfers noted across multiple ships and stations.
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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 Bill Aims At Broad Rate Reform In House
Chairman Hepburn introduces a comprehensive railroad rate bill similar to the Dolliver measure and ICC proposals. It expands definitions of railroad and transportation, strengthens the Interstate Commerce Commission, and follows the President’s message with 30 day rate changes and court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hepburnn
House Committee
Dolliver
Senate
Interstate
House
Hepburn
Congress
Warned Crisis Looms If Money System Unchanged
Schiff warns that delaying monetary reform risks a U S panic worse than prior crises. He compares the subtreasury to England's Bank of England, urges a shift in policy, and calls for elastic but regulated circulating media tied to legitimate commerce. He questions Shaw’s plan and supports Finance Committee review for a timely remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Committee On Finance and Currency
Fines for Lottery Men in Federal Court
In San Antonio Texas on January 4, the Federal Court dealt with lottery cases stemming from summer arrests across several states. Emilio Berthier and John Sichneibert were fined 5000 dollars each, while J N Taub O S Smith Richard Blossman George Esenaull Charles Daun Ulisae Basseto A J Hewitt B J Tennant Albert Siemering Henry Fliott Ernest La Fitte and Wilfred McFadden were fined 1000 dollars apiece. Each posted a 5000 dollar bond not to engage in lottery business again and paid the fines. Judge Maxey noted leniency as a first offense but warned against further violations.
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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
Dr George M Harris Poised to Lead Northwestern University
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago reports Dr George M Harris of Port Deposit Maryland is likely to become president of Northwestern University. Harris leads Tome Institute and is a respected educator. James A Patton trustee hosted a dinner in Evanston where board members and Harris discussed the university’s needs and future.
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Washington Post
Chicago
George M. Harris
Port Deposit
Northwestern University
Harris
Tome Institute
James A. Patton
Evanston
Officer dies amid South African War stores scandal
Pretoria report states Captain J Hopkins of the Second Dragoon Guards, named in the war stores scandal, was found dead under circumstances indicating self-inflicted death. The war stores scheme involved officers colluding with contractors to insert superfluous items at low prices and resell at huge profits, costing the government millions. A royal commission and War Office committee examined the case, with a December 27 announcement ordering prosecution of involved officers.
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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 Likely to be Named Ambassador to United States
The formal appointment of Viscount Aoki as Ambassador to the United States from Japan is expected within a day or two. The Japanese government has been informed by the State Department that Aoki would accept the post, with a swift appointment following. Holiday observances in Tokyo delayed action, but officials anticipate immediate steps after the season ends. The timing of the U.S. nomination to Congress remains unclear.
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Viscount Aoki
Japan
State Department
Tokyo
United States
Senate
Rectifying Plant Destroyed In Major North Carolina Fire
A large Bennett and Morgan Company rectifying plant at Iron in North Carolina was destroyed by fire on January 4 in Marion Asheville area. The loss ranges from 250000 to 260000 with about 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 In Knox Family Meeting
At the annual stockholders meeting of the George W. Knox Express Company officers were elected. W. S. Knox became President G. V. Knox was named Vice President J. Gittings was chosen Secretary J. O. Knox is Treasurer and J. J. Darlington was elected Attorney.
Night Pupils To Hear Illustrated Lecture At Eastern High
Wallach Night School pupils at Eastern High School will be entertained tonight with an illustrated lecture by Rev. Mr. Pierce pastor of Souls' Church. The Franklin Night School has been invited as well as parents of the pupils.
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Wallach
Eastern High School
Mr. Pierce
Souls’ Church
Franklin Night School
Cure for Insurance Evils Seeks Policy Holder Control
Arm strong investigating committee urges legislature to grant policy holders voice in company governance and public disclosure of management. It backs uniform audits, standard policy forms, limited forfeiture, restricted deferred dividends, fair distribution, and stronger investment limits to curb speculation and protect depositors.
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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 for sordid commercialism says chamber
New York January 4 publicity is the only weapon to combat the spirit of sordid commercialism that has clouded the judgment of trusted merchants and bankers. A New York Chamber of Commerce report by Anton A Raven urges more regulation of reinsurance firms and criticizes the lack of ethical administration in insurance funds. The document notes money and influence have corrupted regulators and highlights the forgotten ethical duty behind managing life insurance trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York Chamber of Commerce
Anton A. Raven
Chamber
Tis
Hfe
Hite Insurance Fuuds
Woodruff Heads Provident as New President in Shakeup
Timothy L Woodruff was elected president of Provident Savings and Assurance Society succeeding Edward W Scott who resigned as acting president. Scott becomes chairman of the board. Woodruff holds a large block of Provident stock and issued a declaration of trust outlining the society’s rights to benefits from the trust’s 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's Merchant Marine reports ten year gain
Berlin Jan 4. The imperial marine today issued a statement showing a ten year rise in Germanys merchant marine. total net tonnage grew from 1 987 000 to 2 090 000 tons valued at about 2006 900 dollars. The gain came entirely from steam tonnage whose value rose from 63 260 000 to 188 250 000 dollars. Sailing vessel tonnage value fell from 18 560 000 to 14 250 000 dollars. The biggest increase in steam tonnage value occurred at Hamburg rising from 21 250 000 to 100 000 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Imperial Marine of Fee
Gommereku Marine of
Germany
Raamburg
Grape-Nuts credited for curing severe dyspepsia
A Missouri manufacturer recalls starting Grape-Nuts after lifelong indigestion. He praises dramatic weight gain and relief from dyspepsia, saying he ate only Grape-Nuts for over a year and now cannot imagine a meal without it, with Postum Co. cited as source. There's a reason.
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Missouri
Postum Co
Batle Creek
Mich
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Chandler
Townsend Oil
Taade
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Attorney General
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Equity
NEW Publications
Itahves
Gov. Guild
THE
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Commerce Commission
Schiff
Secretary of the Treasury
DR. Harris
the Doctor
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Hess
Armstrong Committee
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