Texas Representative Denounces Armament of Negro Troops
Texas Representative Slayden argued against arming negro soldiers after July 1 1907 citing ineradicable race hostility and unfittedness for military service. He contrasted Brownsville events with white citizens and urged discharging negro troops, while discussing army funding and coast defense in the same session.
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Brownsville
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War Department
Taft
Solliers
Tove
Denatured alcohol distilleries taxed relief bill rises
Small Stills Authorized. A bill from North Dakota proposes waiving certain storage and denaturing requirements for fifteen gallon capacity distilleries. It would let a suitable storage tank hold denatured alcohol until denatured on site and apply fruit distiller regulations where possible. Hale Gets an Empty Hoxer. Tennessee Representative Siale slated as Republican candidate to oppose Bob Taylor. Waterway Project Disapproved. An engineers board finds the St Louis to Chicago fourteen-foot waterway project not worth the cost.
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Siale
Tennessee
Nashville
United States
Bob" Taylor
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Chicago
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Mackenzie
Congress Condemned Senate and House Debates on Brownsville and Labor
Senate debate includes Mr Daniel of Virginia urging support for the Presidents position on discharge of colored troops and tentative agreement on investigating the Brownsville affair. Overman of North Carolina opposes federal child labor limits while hours of service for rebread employees are debated with amendments. House reviews army appropriation, Brownsville remarks by Slayden Texas and Zenor Indiana on ship subsidy. House adjourns to noon.
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Daniel
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Brownsville
Overman
North Carolina
Slayden
Texas
Dante
Secretary of War
Morgan After Cromwell Controversy Moves to Hear From Witness
Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals voted to summon William Nelson Cromwell for further questioning and report him as a contumacious witness. The hearing was set for January 22. The panel also favored Morgan’s bill to place Panama Canal affairs under the Isthmian Canal Commission, with criticism of the proposed contract’s terms and a request for detailed boring reports along the canal route to assess Gatun dam viability.
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Millard
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Philippine Bank Urged By Insular Affairs Panel
The House Committee on Insular Affairs heard Prof W Kemmerer of Cornell discuss establishing an agricultural bank in the Philippines. He studied the islands financial needs and proposed a model like England's Egypt bank, backed by a government guarantee on promoter investments. he noted British guarantees were never drawn upon.
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Cornell University
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Egypt
Subtreasury Fight Moves to Southern Hearings in House Panel
After a new subtreasury plan emerged in the Southeast, hearings opened before the House Ways and Means Committee with large delegations from Atlanta Savannah Birmingham and other Southern cities. John Temple Graves and Joseph A McCord urged Atlanta for a treasury branch Col A R Lawton spoke for Savannah and former Gov Joseph Johnston urged Birmingham.
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Birmingham
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Joseph A Mc Cord
Treasury Branch
A. R Lawton
Joseph Johnston
Alabama
May Grant Settlers Leave For Winter Absence
Senator Hansbrough introduces a resolution to let North Dakota homestead settlers take three months off over winter without losing entry rights. The Interior rules require continuous residence, but the proposal aims to relieve freezing settlers while preserving their claims.
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Department of the Interior
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Congress Likely to Block New Battle Ship This Session
Officials in the Navy Department see little hope Congress will authorize a second battleship this session. The 20,000 ton ship authorized previously remains the only likely action, as Secretary Metcalf has discussed with lawmakers and finds no naval funding increase anticipated this year.
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Godfrey Named for Brigadier General in Senate-Nomination List
President sent to the Senate the nomination of Edward S. Godfrey for brigadier general and Frank H. Stibben as assistant surgeon. Also tabbed was a lengthy postmaster list. A tax bill to levy five percent on foreign insurers’ U S receipts was introduced by Representative Olcott. The House set February 2 for memorial addresses honoring Senator Gorman of Maryland.
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MODIFY EXCLUSION ACT IMPORTANT CHANGES MADE
Subcommittee directs report on a bill to modify the Chinese exclusion law creating inspectors in Canton and Chinese centers and requiring residence certificates for all Chinese in the United States except teachers students merchants and travelers Students must have government permission certificates visa and affidavit A 500 bond may release during hearings and duplicates allowed if lost Certificates include full face and profile photos and counterfeiting safeguards The Secretary of Commerce and Labor may adjust rules to protect rights and limit entry The bill to be presented this week. favorable action anticipated to ease anti Chinese sentiment.
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New York
Canton
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Forking
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Iia
Pardee Sets California Separate Schools Policy for Japanese
Governor Pardee tells the legislature that California may maintain separate Japanese schools under state law and treaty, arguing racial differences prevent assimilation and that San Francisco is within rights to segregate while respecting Japan and China. He stresses no quarrel with those nations and hopes for orderly treatment until courts rule otherwise.
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Landis and senators buoy Capitol bench humor
Frederick Landis of Indiana near the House floor jokes about post office feuds and pensions while recalling hostile letters from voters. Senator William B. Allison of Iowa returns to work to a warm reception and speaks of restored health. Senator Francis E Warren of Wyoming learns of re election, and Senator Dupont of Delaware is named chair of Ventilation and Acoustics Committee as work begins on Senate building comfort.
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Delaware
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Gamble
South Dakota
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Two Old War Horses Visit Capitol for Brownsville Talk
William Pitt Kellogg and George C. Gorham, aging Capitol figures, visited the Senate sofas amid talk of investigations and a possible showdown over the Brownsville affair. Both recalled their wartime days and predicted renewed congressional clashes, though no action occurred yesterday.
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Louisiana
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Cortelyou Nomination Faces Senate Deliberation
The drive to appoint Cortelyou Treasury secretary lingers in the Senate Finance Committee as Monday reports say the panel will postpone action for another week. Senators Teller and Daniel oppose confirmation, while others prefer delaying until Cortelyou’s RNC chairmanship and resignation are clarified. Republicans forecast eventual confirmation, while Democrats weigh the risk of Cortelyou’s past financial ties influencing national finances.
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Coast Defense Budget Cut In House Appropriations Bill
The House Committee on Appropriations finished work on the coast defenses and fortifications bill for the year ending June 20 1908. The bill totals 4 411 000, down 357 000 from the current year, with War Department estimates about 11 million. A Taft board recommended artificial island fortification between Capes Charles and Henry near Chesapeake Bay was dropped after a survey clause was rejected by the full committee.
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Jackson Victory Recalled as 1815 Battle Anniversary Cited
Tennessee Representative Gaines recalled the ninety second anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans while the House debated a military appropriation bill. He paused his reading of Jackson’s triumph and chided Republicans around him to sit down, highlighting the era’s historic clash.
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Monument to De Long Bill Introduced in Congress
Representative Sherman of New York introduced a bill to erect a monument to Lieut Commander George Washington De Long and the Jeanette expedition crew who perished in the Arctic. The measure appropriates 10000 dollars and designates Woodlawn Cemetery in New York City for the monument.
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Sherman
New York
Woodlawn Cemetery
New York City
Pearre's Bill Disapproved to Elevate Detention Guards
A congressional proposal by Representative Pearre to classify six House of Detention guards as Metropolitan policemen of Class 1 and grant them corresponding rights, privileges, immunities, and compensation was yesterday rejected by the Commissioners and Maj. Sylvester.
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School Problem Stirs Anger at Hearing
Representative Greene clashes with Capt. Oyster over the bill to reinstate all teachers dismissed since the new school law last July. Swartzell, Cooper, Nalle, and James Clark testify on dismissals as Admiral Baird proposes legal refinements. The Morrell subcommittee adjourns, aiming for a favorable report to the House.
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Board of Education
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Mary Nalle
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Divided Over Suffrage in Law Commission Split
A twelve member law commission including three Americans is split on suffrage. Liberal members favor status quo while others push for plural voting based on education and property. If Moderates and Literal members align oppositely, the American members could hold balance of power. Tensions rise between Alfred Zayas and Jose Miguel Gomes amid Liberal party presidency claims.
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Deputy Marshals Get $1200 Yearly Pay in DC
The Attorney General ruled deputy United States marshals in the District of Columbia will receive a $1200 annual salary. He said the law for a legislative increase was unnecessary, approving a $200 raise from the previous $1000. The decision follows a recommendation by the District’s U.S. marshal and cites the deputies’ duties as sufficiently important.
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Foraker Mollified Amid Debate Over Executive Power
Senators debated presidential authority and military discipline as they weighed Browneville incident fallout. Senator Daniel defended the President and Army rules while Senator Overman warned against federal overreach and suggested more evidence gathering. The session adjourned with a vote planned for Thursday.
Cold wave grips Luzon and Manila
A brisk cold wave sweeps Luzon and nearby islands with Manila recording 65.6 degrees and Baguio much colder. The coldest weather in Manila’s history, with natives suffering from lack of warm clothing.
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