Washington Post Newspaper Archives, Jan 6, 1909, p. 9

Angry members spark rebuke plan and session ends

An angry committee vows a rebuke after a session lasting about ninety minutes. The discussion touches on the president, executive powers, and ongoing inquiries with calls for resumed deliberations.

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Unclear Draft Mentions Officials and Salaries in Tokyo Scene

Fragmented text references Senate bills and American officials, Tokyo, and salary issues. Names and details are garbled. key facts cannot be confirmed. The readable fragments hint at administrative or policy debates but lack coherent context or verifiable entities.

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Hospital Addition Urged By Secretary’s Recommendation

A proposed hospital wing addition is urged to expand capacity. Secretary Lortehov endorses the plan, backed by Dr WA Wardell and the hospital’s governing secretary. The addition would add beds and improve facilities under departmental oversight.

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Senate Briefs and House Proceedings In Session

Senate considered War Department detective information and the Brownsville matter, adjourned at five. House suspended rules on several items, debated embassy building measures, and adjourned without action.

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Greene urges study of Capitol subway link to all government buildings

Representative Greene of Massachusetts introduced a resolution to authorize Elliott Woods to report on the most practical underground transport between the Capitol and the Senate and House office buildings, Union Station, and other federal structures. He argued subways could connect government departments, noting existing tunnels and potential auto and subway links.

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Donnelly Nomination Delayed By Senate Session

The Senate again delays action on the nomination of Laramet B Donnelly for the US Public Printer post. Senator Aldrich wishes to be present for consideration and no confirmation is yet planned. Roosevelt proposes placing the Government Printing Office under an executive department, opposed by Congress.

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Money for the District and committees shape the budget

The House will receive the 1 million appropriation bill for the fiscal year. Representative Cordier of Michigan reports the estates committee filed about 660000 though estimates rise toward 3 million. Indian Affairs held a preliminary hearing on the Indian Service budget, with an anticipated three million increase over the prior year. The Agriculture Committee continues its work on farm program bills as budgeting proceeds.

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Grape Nuts Endorsement Promises Health Gain

A reader testimonial touts Grape Nuts as easing indigestion and boosting energy. The letter reports a weight gain of six pounds in four weeks, improved nerves, and better mornings after starting the cereal with cream and toast. It cites Postum Co as the product source and notes ongoing diet success.

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Foraker May Be Found Following the Law in Future

Rumors circle that Senator Foraker plans to remain a dominant figure in Buckeye State politics. He hinted he might continue pursuing Brownsville case claims through courts, seeking pay and allowances for discharged colored troops. Friends expect his influence to persist in Ohio Republican affairs despite retirement from the Senate.

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Post Office transfers mail to moving trains face minimal damage

Senate reports show railway mail pouches suffer little damage during transfers with few clerical losses. Nominations approved include Gorge Grenough to broad rank of general and Frances Halliday to captain in the Army. Navy rear admiral Nam named effective December end, as Congress weighs wireless tie saving service and court of patent appeals bill advances in judiciary committee.

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Insurgents Discuss Dinner Plan on House Rules Change

Fifteen Republican insurgents dined with Representative urdnl of Massachusetts at the Metropolitan Club to discuss changing House rules. No definite action was taken as talks covered designating two days for special committee business, with a future caucus planned at the start of the Sixty first Congress after March.

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Commissioners Seek Congress Power to Regulate Steamboat Liquor

District officials urge federal authority to license intoxicating liquors on steamers on the Potomac River. A bill draft was sent to Senator Gallinger, with Senator Dillingham introducing it in the Senate in his absence. The excise board has no jurisdiction over such licenses per a corporation counsel opinion.

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Watchorn Nomination Withdrawn by President Roosevelt

Surprise and confusion sweep Washington as President Roosevelt withdraws the nomination of Robert Watchorn for immigration commissioner at a federal island post. The White House cited an ongoing inquiry into charges, while officials in the Senate and Department of Commerce and Labor denied specific accusations, leaving the nature of the allegations undisclosed.

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Debate on embassy bill seeks $1 million yearly

The House debated the Longworth bill to fund embassy and legation buildings abroad at $1,000,000 annually until completion. Support came from Perkins, Longworth, and Harrison while opponents said it lacked a definite expenditure limit and left too much to the Secretary of State. The session adjourned after a few other measures and a heated Indiana delegation dispute over a judicial divisions bill.

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Monument Plan for Allison 4 Movement at Capitol

A proposal to Congress seeks funds for a site and basis for a monument to Iowa Congressman Allison. Private subscriptions would fund the monument with possible State cooperation, honoring his long service and legacy in the Senate and House.

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Doubts Over Wilson Authority On Pure Food Board

The House committee on agriculture questioned Secretary of Agriculture authority used to create the board of pure food referees and the $100,000 set aside for its work. Dr Wiley, head of the Bureau of Chemistry, testified on why the funds were appropriated and what tasks the board would undertake as part of the bureau's annual estimates.

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Maurer and Company Hat and Umbrella Dealers Form Partnership

Special notice states that George H Maurer as general partner and Adaline Boyce as social partner have formed a limited partnership under the firm name Maurer and Company to operate as hat and umbrella dealers. They have contributed 500 dollars and the partnership continues until December 1945 with the required certificate recorded in the Supreme Court clerk’s office District of Columbia. George H Maurer and Adaline Boyce are listed with the address Seventh St NW. Richard F P Evans, Attorney, is noted as the attorney.

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Preacher Baker Sermons in Baltimore and Board Affairs

The Rev John L Baker of Baltimore preaches nightly at Douglas Memorial Church led by Pastor Br G C Bacon. Secretary Wilson to be questioned by the committee on board affairs amid discussions. News notes yellow fever ravages Yucatan with deaths in Merida and on hacienda plantations. victims include recently deported Yaní Indians.

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Gore's patriotism proposal in centennial year

Senator Gore of Oklahoma sought unanimous consent to print Lincoln's inaugural address and emancipation proclamation in the Congressional Record and to issue 60000 pamphlets. Mr Bailey objected to the emancipation proclamation but not the inaugural address. The resolution was referred to the committee on printing after not gaining immediate consideration.

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Wyoming Electors Certificate of Ascertainment 1908

The document records the Wyoming general election electors for the President and Vice President, naming John W Hay Fred Waegele Thomas A Cosgriff among elected electors, certified by Governor Bryant B Brooks and signed by Secretary of State Elfin Root. It notes canvassing by the State Board of Canvassers and final ascertainment on December 3 1909 with the great seal affixed at Cheyenne.

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United States OF America Department of State Act of Congress Wyoming Elfin Root United States Washington Executive Department State Board of Canvassors Wyeming John W Hayfred Waegele Thomas Col Griff American Wyamiog John W Hay Fred Wawgele Thomas A Cosriff Siate Doara Delarea Merlea Bryant Brooks W Hay Fred Wargele Thomas A Cosgriff Perons Jou W Hay Fred Waexele Thomas A Cosgritt Andrew VeMicken John Ho Ward Barnett G Rodgers Thomas Crosbie William P Paterson John T Rawkis James Daviton Herbert Ronald Cherles Wo Spence Sr Clifford J William H Clarke Mary Metca Chapin State Board of Canvansara Wyomng Fred Waegsle Thowas Cosgriff Wow Cheyenne

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Angry members spark rebuke plan and session ends

Unclear Draft Mentions Officials and Salaries in Tokyo Scene

Hospital Addition Urged By Secretary’s Recommendation

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Senate Briefs and House Proceedings In Session

Greene urges study of Capitol subway link to all government buildings

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Donnelly Nomination Delayed By Senate Session

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Money for the District and committees shape the budget

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Grape Nuts Endorsement Promises Health Gain

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Foraker May Be Found Following the Law in Future

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Post Office transfers mail to moving trains face minimal damage

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Insurgents Discuss Dinner Plan on House Rules Change

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Commissioners Seek Congress Power to Regulate Steamboat Liquor

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Watchorn Nomination Withdrawn by President Roosevelt

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Debate on embassy bill seeks $1 million yearly

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Monument Plan for Allison 4 Movement at Capitol

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Doubts Over Wilson Authority On Pure Food Board

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Maurer and Company Hat and Umbrella Dealers Form Partnership

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Preacher Baker Sermons in Baltimore and Board Affairs

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Gore's patriotism proposal in centennial year

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