Slayden Favors Excluding Negro Troops From Army
Texas Representative Slayden argued that after July 1 1907 no negro troops should serve in the U S Army. He asserted racial hostility made armed integration unwise and depicted Brownsville as proof of dangers from black soldiers. He challenged white culpability narratives and urged defense spending, warning Congress must protect white homes. The debate touched ship subsidies and coast defense with Army needs highlighted.
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Bill Relieves Fifteen Gallon Distilleries From Tax
A North Dakota bill seeks to ease tax on denatured alcohol distilleries with daily fifteen gallon capacity. It would allow storage tanks and denatured alcohol removal on premises without a denaturing warehouse, applying fruit distiller rules where possible. Also notes Tennessee Rep. Siale named GOP Senate candidate to oppose Bob Taylor. and a stalled waterway project from St. Louis to Chicago, opposed for insufficient benefits.
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Gronna
North Dakota
Commissioner of
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Congress Condensed Senate and House Proceedings
Senate debates Governor Daniel's stance on the colored troops discharge and discusses Brownsville probe. Overman opposes federal child labor limits. an hour on rebrend hours and amendments. House debates army appropriation and Brownsville speeches by Slayden and Zenor before adjournment at noon.
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Virgints
Brownsville
Overman
North Carolina
Slayden
Texas
Zenor
Indiana
Morgan After Cromwell Controversial Canal Inquiry Moves On
The Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals voted to summon William Nelson Cromwell for further questioning over ties to the Panama Canal Company before the sale of his property to the government. A January 22 hearing date was set as the panel labeled him a contumacious witness. The panel also approved Morgan’s bill to place Panama Railroad affairs under the Isthmian Canal Commission, while criticizing contract terms as creating a government agent rather than an employer. The committee asked for a detailed yearlong borings report from the Isthmian commission to assess Gatun dam feasibility amid debates over a sea level canal.
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Morgan
William Nelson Cromwell
Senate
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Panama Canal Company
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Jathmiak Canal Commission
Panama Canal
Millard
Isthymian Canal Commission
Gatun
Philippine Agricultural Bank Proposal Urges House Hearing
The House Insular Affairs committee heard Prof W Kemmerer of Cornell discuss establishing an agricultural bank in the Philippines. He studied the islands’ financial needs and cited England's Egypt bank model guaranteeing promoters’ investment interest, noting British guarantees have never been called.
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House Committee On Insular Affairs
W. Kemmerer
Cornell University
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Philippines
Kemmerer
Cornell
Islands
England
Egypt
Southern cities push for new subtreasury in the Southeast
Hearings opened before the House Ways and Means Committee on rotating a new aub treasury in the Southeast. Large delegations from Atlanta Savannah Birmingham and other Southern cities attended. John Temple Graves and Joseph A McCord spoke for Atlanta Col A R Lawton for Savannah and former Gov Joseph Johnston urged Birmingham for the subtreasury.
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House Committee On Ways and Means
Atlanta
Savannah
Birmingham
John Temple Graves
Joseph A Mc Cord
Treasury Branch
A. R Lawton
Joseph Johnston
Alabama
May Grant Settlers Leave for Winter Absence
Senator Hansbrough has prepared a resolution to allow homestead settlers to quit their claims for three months over the winter without losing entry rights. It follows reports of freezing conditions in North Dakota and aims to relieve hardships caused by interior department residence rules. The plan permits absence during winter while preserving entry eligibility.
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Department of the Interior
Hansbrough
Congress Likely No New Battle Ship This Session
Navy officials see little chance Congress will authorize a second battleship this session. Secretary Metcalf has discussed with lawmakers and sees no plan to increase the fleet this year.
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Godfrey Named Brigadier General Nominee Goes to Senate
President sent nominations to the Senate including Edward S. Godfrey as brigadier general and Frank H. Stibbens as assistant surgeon. Also listed is a long postmaster roster. Olcott proposes a 5 percent tax on gross receipts of foreign insurance companies in the United States. The House sets February 2 at 2 PM for memorial addresses for the late Senator Gorman of Maryland.
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Godfrey
Senate
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Caratrs
Frank H
Olcott
New York
Gorman
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Important changes to the Chinese exclusion act proposed
A House Foreign Relations subcommittee ordered a report on a modified bill. It proposes inspectors at Canton and other centers to screen arrivals, certificates of residence for Chinese in the U S, and deportation for those not filing within a year. The plan adds bonds, duplicate certificates, and strict ID features including full photos. It defines students and restricts work. government officials must certify visas and affix affidavits. The Secretary of Commerce and Labor can adjust rules to protect U S interests and extend Chinese rights as appropriate.
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New York
Canton
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Pardee Defends California School Segregation Policy
Governor Pardee read his message to the legislature asserting California may maintain separate schools for Japanese children, arguing unassimilable racial differences with Japan and China. He states the state adheres to its laws and treaty while safeguarding American citizens, preferring segregated schooling as necessary.
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Landis of Indiana Brightens Capitol Cloak Rooms
Frederick Landis of Indiana, sidelined by November election losses, remains famed for humor and sharp wits in the Capitol cloak rooms. He jokes about post office contests, letters from veterans seeking pensions, and jokes about dynamite solves for rival postmasters, while Senators Allison Warren Dupont gather attention amid new committees and venting plans.
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Senate
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Brownsville
Aldrich
Francis BE. Warren
Wyoming
Warren
Mr. Warren
Two veterans visit Capitol amid idle Senate chatter
Will iam Pitt Kellogg and George C. Gorham, aging ex officials, sat on Senate sofas as they awaited a Brownaville struggle that never materialized. Kellogg, born in Vermont, once a Louisiana senator during Reconstruction, recalls wartime tales. Gorham, a Grant era stalwart, helped keep Blaine from the White House. They judged today’s Senate by past glories and warned there was no time for extra sessions.
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Delaware
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Gallloger
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Gamble
South Dakota
Capitol
Committee On Manufactures
Congress
Tarii Revision
Thers
William Pitt Kellogg
Louisiana
George C. Gorham
Mr. Kellogg
Vermont
South
Louisiens
Kellogg
Washington
Gorham
Pacific Slope
Grant Conkling
Blaine
White House
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Cortelyou Nomination Delayed in Senate Finance Panel
The Cortelyou nomination to be Treasury Secretary remains stalled in the Senate Finance Committee. By Monday the panel planned to act but met only to hear Senators Taller and Daniel urge postponement for another week. Critics cite Cortelyou’s ties to financial interests and his former chairmanship of the Republican National Committee.
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Taller
Daniel
Messry
Teller
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Hitchcock
Tetler
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Carter
New
Greal
Republican National Campaign Committee
Bese Sak
Coast Defense Plans 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 measure totals about 4.41 million dollars, down 357,000 from the current year, with War Department estimates around 11 million. A Taft board backed artificial island fortifications near Chesapeake Bay were dropped after a survey paragraph was approved then rejected by the full committee.
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Capes Charles and Henry
Chesapeake Bay
Taft Board
Baltimore
Washington
Jackson’s Victory Recalled in Anniversary Reading
Representative Gaines of Tennessee drew a link between the ninety second anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans and a military appropriation debate in the lower House. While quoting records of Andrew Jackson’s triumph on January 8 1814 he interrupted Republicans amid brisk chamber chatter, urging opponents to silence their talk and sit down.
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Representative Gainge
Tennessee
Andrew Jackson
Gaines
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Monument to De Long Bill Introduced for Woodlawn Cemetery
Representative Sherman of New York introduced ADHE's bill to erect a monument for Lieut Commander George Washington De Long and his Jeanette Arctic expedition associates. The measure allocates 10 000 dollars and designates Woodlawn Cemetery in New York City as the monument site.
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Sherman
New York
Woodlawn Cemetery
New York City
Pearre Bill Disapproved on Detention House Guards Plan
The Pearre introduced bill in Congress to relieve detention house guards by elevating six guards to Metropolitan policemen Class 1 with full rights privileges immunities and compensation was yesterday disapproved by the Commissioners and Maj Sylvester.
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House of Detention
School Problem Stirs Angry Words At Hearing
Representatives and school board members clashed during a subcommittee hearing on the Greene bill to reinstate all teachers dismissed since the new district school law last July. Capt. Oyster pressed for the bill’s origin, Swartzell testified on the superintendent’s power, and witnesses described dismissals without proper notice. The subcommittee plans to report the bill favorably with minor changes and then to the full committees.
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Divided Over Suffrage in Law Commission Center Stage
A twelve member law commission including three Americans is split on suffrage. Liberals back current rules while many favor some form of plural voting tied to education and property, offsetting uneducated voters. If Moderate and Literal wings split, Americans hold balance. rift grows between Alfred Zayas and Jose Miguel Gomes with Gomes hailed as Liberal presidential candidate.
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Deputy Marshals in DC Get $200 Raise to $1,200
The Attorney General ruled deputy United States marshals in the District of Columbia will receive a yearly salary of 1,200 dollars. The decision, issued yesterday, makes no new legislation and follows a recommendation from the District marshal.
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Foraker Mollified and Defense of Executive Power
In a heated Senate debate Senator Foraker urged standing by the President and Commander in Chief, arguing dismissal power rests with the President and military authorities. Senator Dante denied race as a factor, while Senator Overman warned against federal encroachment and favored fundamental constitutional principles. Debate touched on civil service, Brownsville, and child labor legislation as it related to federal power and states’ rights. The Browneville resolution was postponed. the question on several measures, including labor bills, continued with amendments proposed and the measure set to a vote next Thursday.
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Cold Wave Strikes Manila and Luzon Islands
A cold wave sweeps Luzon and nearby islands with Manila recording 65.6 degrees and Baguio much colder. The harsh weather marks Manila's coldest period, with natives suffering from lack of proper clothing as authorities note historic low contrasts.
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