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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1905

Page

4

Defense of Seaboard Submarine Mines Indorsed in House Action

The House passed the fortifications appropriation bill amid heated debate led by Rep Baker of New York who assailed the measure as wasteful and warned of imperialism. Littauer defended submarine mines citing Port Arthur and urged continuing strong coastal defenses. A motion to strike seacoast battery funding for insular possessions failed 74 to 89 as the chamber adjourned for the weekend with discussion on war materials and foreign taxation. Secretary Wilson met with agriculture subcommittee on related matters.

Representative Baker New York Hoosevelt Wilhelm II Grosvenor Merchant Marine and Fisheries Gull River Lumber Company Minnesota Boutell Linois Littauer Endicott Port Arthur Littaver Robinson Langley Board of Ordnance House Langles Baker Iaid United States Wilhelm Denny Brungidge Arkansas Brooklyn Wir Tattauer Taft Mr Baker Fort Arthur Roosevalt Republican Party Adama District of Columbia

Senate Debates Statehood Bil and War Powers Clash

Congress actions span Arizona and New Mexico statehood objections as Senator Bard questions the union. House passes fortifications appropriation bill before Monday adjournment. Littauer cites Fort Arthur lessons on submarine mines. Baker attacks Roosevelt and foreign war materiel access. Adams proposes a DC whipping post amid heated debate.

Conferees With President Hear Tariff and Revenue Talk

Conference of Senate and House Republican leaders with President Roosevelt at the Capitol centers on tariff revenue and economy. Key figures include Aldrich Allison Spooner Elkins Payne Cat, Cannon to lead House group, with discussion likely before an extra session or spring action.

Senate House Roosevelt Ways and Means Capitol Senate Finance Committee Cannon Aldrich Allison Italy Hale Maine Payne Cat Spooner and Elkins Congress Sesson Interstate Commerce Commission White House

New Judicial District Could Create Three Virginia Districts

Rep Slemp proposed a bill to divide Virginia into three judicial districts. The Western district would split into Western and Southwestern districts with the current Lynchburg judge remaining in the Western district. An extra judge would serve the Southwestern district and other officials would follow as needed.

Virginia Slemp United States Lynchburg

Whipping Post Debate Aimed at Wife Beaters in Congress

Representative Adams of Pennsylvania pushes a bill to establish corporal punishment for wife beaters in the District of Columbia. The House debates Roosevelt's call for such punishment, with mixed views, support from several members, and Adams seeking a hearing to push passage this session.

Adams Eringa Ita Lash Adams Pennsylvania House Livingston District of Columbia Mrn Adams Congress John Wesley Gaines Maryland Mr Gaines J Adam Bede Baker New York Committee On the

Body to be brought to Washington for Mrs Seager’s interment

The body of Mrs Rose Dillon Seager will be brought to Washington for interment under a special law. Senate action followed claims of no health risk, with Senator Gallinger and Representative Foss pushing related bills. Other measures discussed include navy pay reforms, relief for American sealers, and district appropriation matters as Congress adjusts duties and treaties.

Seager Washington Rose Dillon Seager Wallace Panama Canal Panama Gallinger Senate

Mann Attacks and Defends as Intercourse Panel Hears Clash

The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce heatedly debated the Cooper-Quarles bill amid charges of rail influence. Mr Mann rebuked Mr Bacon over public statements about railroads shaping legislation, demanded names of four lawmakers blocking action, and pressed on authorship of carrier-restriction bills.

House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Cooper- Quarles P. Bacon Interstate Commerce Convention Representative Mann Tilt- Bois Congress Mann Bacon Pine Heles St Louis House Cooper-Quarles Mr Mann Shackleford Mr Shackleford Elking Mr. Mann Man Union League Club Chicago Mr_ Bacon Pennsylvania Railroad

Plea of Narrow Gauge Roads Seeks Brake Relief

Narrow gauge railroads urged Congress to let the Interstate Commerce Commission waive driving wheel brakes where safer alternatives exist. J F Vaile of Denver and Rio Grande argued the brake is ineffective and costly while water brakes prove more satisfactory. committee heard testimony from H KR Fuller representing locomotive engineers.

Congress Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Vaile Denver and Rio Grande Railway

Two ex members named for federal posts

The President sent to the Senate nominations for Robert W Tayler as judge in the Northern District of Ohio Arthur L Sanborn for the Western District of Wisconsin John B Robinson to be U S marshal in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Irwin B Laughlin to a second secretary post in the Pennsylvania legation to Japan Harold L Lyon named consul in Chungking China The Tayler nomination signals his upcoming Reed Smoot case departure and potential presiding role over Mrs Cassie L Chadwick’s federal trial Robinson, a former congressman, is named for another term as U S marshal

Tayler Robinson Senate Robert W Tayler Ohio Arthur L Sanborn Wisconsin John B Robinson Pennsylvania Irwin B Laughlin Japan Harold L. Lyon Minnesota Chung- King China Taylor Reed Smoot Cassie L Chadwick Congress Jack’’ Robinson United States National House

Manor Bills in the Senate Pass Yester Day

The Senate yesterday passed bills authorizing settlements for army officers and enlisted men losses since 1898 and the refunding of unexpended platting costs for mining claims. It also approved authorizing the release of obsolete ordnance to state educational institutions. Dr Edward Everett Hale gave the invocational prayer.

Senate Hale Edward Everett Hale

Bard Debates Statehood and Territorial Consolidation

Senator Bard of California led a lengthy Statehood debate as most of the Senate listened intently to his views on the pending bill. He opposed uniting Arizona and New Mexico while supporting the consolidation of Oklahoma and Indian Territory citing governance issues, after which the Senate adjourned into executive session and then recessed until Monday.

Senate Bard Arizona New Mexico California Benatore Oklahoma Indian Territory Ang

Arbitration Treaties With Seven Nations Publicized by Senate

The United States and seven nations Great Britain Portugal France Switzerland Germany Italy and Spain revealed arbitration treaties yesterday in executive session. The main articles set disputes to be referred to The Hague Permanent Court of Arbitration unless vital interests or third party concerns are involved, with every case requiring a special agreement detailing the dispute scope and procedural steps.

United States Senate Great Britain Portugal France Switzerland Germany Italy Spain Permanent Court of Arbitration Hague

Salary plan for ex presidents sparks reform bill

Representative Maynard of Virginia introduced a bill to raise the presidents salary to 75000 a year and grant ex presidents an annual 25000 retirement for life. The measure aims to protect dignity after office and aligns with a prior Gallinger proposal. Also covered are leaves of absence for homesteaders and a fire sale at Hub Furniture Company with heavily discounted stock and home furnishings.

Maynard Virginia Hfe Gallinger Heyburn Hub Furniture Company Seventh D Streets

Charity Ball Benefit for Children's Hospital at Willard

A large assembly of society ladies and gentlemen attend a January 9 charity ball at the New Willard to benefit the Children's Hospital. Tickets are $30, including supper, with patronesses led by Madame Azptroz and Baroness Moncieur, and a long list of notable donors and guests from major families and organizations.

Val Children’s Hospital New Willard U & Marine Bana Azptroz Mayor den Piauchea Hengelmullar von Hengervar Jusgerand Lady Durand Moncieur Madame van Wadsworth MaLena Bladie Cour Alexandre Boutakot Fretherr von Dem Jules A Démonet Frank Leo Denny Rinaldo de Lima Dering Denny Kemp L Duval Uikina Frank Bilis R Edwards F Emmons P Eno Liewt R Fortescue Chas W Fairfax Fitzhugh Thos T Gaff Arthur Goldsborough Jos H Gatnon Frederick HW Gillett Chase Harlow Henry M Hoyt Richart Hooker Thos V. Hammond H Harris Ralph Jenkins T Jewell Thos H Jackson Paul EK. Johnson O H Perry Johnson Loren B T Johnspp Arthur Keith Jno Kean Frederick KA Keen Victor Kauffmann Perry R King Sargeant P Knut Arthur Lee Hugh Legare M Langhorne Chas W Littlefield Loving Alexander Legaro Francia Lincoln Edward A Mitchell Alexander Magruder Magruder Chas W Mamoon H Merriam Samuel Maddox Ormsby McCammon Morrell L McCawley P Mitchell I McCallum Samuel McGowan G McClintock J Magil Frederick May Piquette Mitchel Henry May Signor Guiflo Cesare Montagna Martin W. E Montgomery T M Murray Walter Mitchell Wayne MacVeagh Walter McFee Frederick D McKenney Geo X MecLanahan Jno Merriam Francis Oyster M & Olmsted Henry Oxnard Chas Peachy Benor Augusto Pulido Tee Philips Col Jamet Parker Ino van Noss Philip Hon D Fefree Parker Thos Nelson Page Arthur Peter J A Palmer Francis B Pee Edward M Padelfor Rosa Perry Jr Louis Rich Clary Ray Hugh B Rowland Peyton Runnels Maz Rich S Reyburn Benet Ridgley H J Roosevelt Hedfern T Riggs Chas R Shepard Robt Woodhull Ernest Wilkinson Nathan Wyeth Jno Wilkins Horace H ‘Westcott Clarence P Wilson Walter C Wilcox McR Winelow Henry Wells Webb Chas Wauters Wheasley Ferdinand Willama Wills Herbert Wadsworth Richard Weightman Guy F A Whiting Robi Wilkins Waddy Wood

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