Cortelyou resigns as Republican chairman to join Treasury
Postmaster General Cortelyou retires yesterday as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Harry New of Indianapolis becomes acting chairman amid tensions over a meeting to elect a new chair and Democratic delay maneuvers on Cortelyou’s Treasury confirmation. Splits among officials discuss political significance of New’s appointment and potential impact on Fairbanks support.
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Brownsville Inquiry Follows Brownsville Riot Debate in Senate
The Senate fixtures mull a limited inquiry into the Brownsville affray of August 13 1906 with testimony and a separate review of President Theodore Roosevelts action in dismissing the colored troops. Foraker Lodge Gearin clash outlines powers of the commander in chief and the Constitution while war ministers argue over legal authority and military discipline.
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Consider His Name Today Nomination To Secretary of Treasury
The Senate Finance Committee will today review George FB Cortelyou for Secretary of the Treasury. Democratic opposition to confirmation had existed, but Henry G. Cortelyou’s resignation removes this objection and a favorable report is anticipated. Garfield’s nomination for Interior also faces discussion in executive session.
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Gamble Seen Re-Election Likely in Senate Vote
Special to The Waeningt71 reports United States Senator Gamble is generally assured of re election with broad support from major backers Goodner of Hughes and Thompson of Claw as the party binds to back Gamble. Gamble himself says the victory is certain and promises success.
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Dixon Victory Signals Senatorial Push at Assembly
The legislature convened today with E W King of Vilaun County elected speaker, seen as a victory for Congressman Joseph M Dixon’s senatorial ambitions over former Senator Lee Mantle. A senatorial caucus is scheduled for tomorrow night.
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Lawsuit Challenges Kentucky Apportionment Act in Green Court
Greenspare Kentucky January 7 suit filed in Green Circuit Court seeks to strike down all versions of the Kentucky Congressional apportionment law approved April 15 1832 on behalf of the Republican party. The filing asks that Green Taylor and Hart be reassigned from the Fourth district back to the Havenia district as under the original act.
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Fuller Reticence On Retirement Rumor Sparks Taft Succession Talk
Chief Justice Fuller, questioned about a rumored retirement and a Taft appointment, refused to confirm or deny. He stated he would announce any retirement himself if he contemplated stepping down.
Misstatements About Regiment Service Spark Senate Debate
The exchange reveals a dispute over whether a senator served in the Eighty-ninth Ohio regiment. Mr Foraker clarifies he belonged only to that unit, while Mr Tilmen presses for confirmation. A vote is not imminent as several senators plan speeches on the matter.
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Congress Condensed Adopts Rule on Penal Code Bill
The Hours adopted a rule making the penal code bill take precedence over other bills except regular appropriation measures during the remainder of the session. Three named Crumpacker’s bill provides for judicial review of orders of the Post Office Department excluding persons from using the mails. At 4 45 o clock the House adjourned until today at noon.
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Dryden Moves Toward Trenton Caucus For Senate
Senator John F. Dryden arrives in Trenton for the legislative session as he seeks re election. He travels with Col A B Breuser and expects 41 of 44 Republican lawmakers to join a caucus and promise support. Balloting for the U S Senate begins Tuesday January 22.
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Poison Squad member Freeman death linked to tests
A House resolution by Representative Hay seeks to impanel inquiry into the death of Rob ert Vance Freeman, a member of Dr Wiley's Poison Squad in the Department of Agriculture. It asks the Secretary of Agriculture to supply Congress with all information on the tests and whether Dr Wiley had authority to conduct them.
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Pensions for Army Nurses Move Forward in Senate
The Senate Committee on Pensions voted to report favorably a bill to raise pensions for army nurses, with annual appropriations near 360,000. A minority report led by Senator McCumber will oppose passage until a general service pension bill for veterans is enacted. Senator Cullom introduced a bill allowing Gen Theodore A Bingham, New York police commissioner, to accept France's Legion of Honor decoration.
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Property Reverts to Owner After Tax Default
The United States Supreme Court ruled yesterday that property leased with a tax payment covenant reverts to the owner if the lessee fails to pay all taxes. The case concerned 715 Market Space, leased to the late Henry King Jr. Kenn, Sons and Company, holder of a tax certificate, sued for possession after taxes were unpaid. The District Court of Appeals had held that future tax payment would not cancel the lease, but the Supreme Court overruled that decision.
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Adolphus Busch May Live Special
In Washington West St Louis Missouri on January 7 doctors attending Adolphus Busch reported the patient has an even chance of recovery after a night of sinking spells. He suffers bronchitis and pneumonia and cannot lie down. Transport to South Carolina was planned but relapse yesterday night makes that unlikely.
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Connecticut Works Well on Speed Trial Report
Capt Swift reports a splendid run by the battleship Connecticut on a coast speed test under twelve boilers with smooth water. Exact trial figures are withheld by Navy policy. The ship then sails to Culebra, Porto Rico, to join the Atlantic fleet at Guantanamo by February 3.
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Naval personnel transfers and duties listed for 1907
Navy orders assign Lommoner W. NW Litle to 1 A General Hospital Fort Bayard New Mexico Lieut McHinions to Lancaster Navy Yard League Inland Pennsylvania Lient LE Bass to home and waif ord Ensign HR Adams to the Franklin Navy Yard Norfolk Virginia Ensign Wo W Smith to the Franklin Navy Yard Franklin for Minnesota duty Ensign Osborn to the Ohio Ensign Osborn to the Minnesota crew and commission Enelga F Osborn to Ohio surgeon A M Moore retired to home RE Hoyt to Naval Hospital Canacoo Port sailing from San Francisco February 6 1907 Surgeon H W Smith to home via Europe and west orders
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Godfrey Brings Ninth Cavalry to Brigadier General Rank
Announcement places Col Edward S. Godfrey Ninth Cavalry as brigadier general to fill the vacancy after Maj. Gen. Franklin Bell advanced to chief of staff. Godfrey, Ohio born October 9 1848, served in Civil War era, West Point graduate, led Seventh and First Cavalry, led Ninth Cavalry at Fort Riley with units headed to the Philippines.
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Funeral for Joseph H. Irwin Held at 10 A.M.
The funeral for Joseph H. Irwin who died suddenly yesterday will be at 10 o'clock Thursday morning from his home at 03 Twelfth Street NW. The Rev Hez Swein of Second Baptist Church will conduct the service and burial will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery. He was in the insurance business and survived by his wife Isabelle L. Irwin.
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Army Orders Detailing Promotions and Assignments
Army orders extend the absence of Captain Wilson T. Davidson assistant surgeon and detail Lieut George 4 Wieczorek to the Signal Corps. First Lieut Charles H Cabeniss Jr retired is relieved from duty at Linsley Institute Wheel ing WA. First Lieut Compton Wilson to report to Maj William C Borden in Washington for re examination to assess fitness for advancement. Major Gonzalez to Newport News VA as depot quartermaster and general superintendent Army Transport Service. Movements of ocean vessels list ships including Armed-Wasp West Point Hanover Baltimore Sewall Point Charleston Chicago Yorktown Princeton and more with shifts from Key West for Guantanamo and from Charleston for Fernandina.
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Segregated Coal and Asphalt Lands to be Purchased
Guthrie Okla Jan 7 The constitutional convention authorized a permanent Segregated Coal and Asphalt Commission. Its duty is to investigate the value and extent of segregated coal and asphalt lands in the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations and to negotiate State purchase. The commission will report to the Governor.
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New Mexico Convention Pushes for Statehood Admission
Santa Fe New Mexico convention members meet to draft a constitution for Congress with a plea for immediate statehood. Former Governor Bradford Prince, linked to a New York educational convention, is elected president of the gathering.
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