Texas Congressman Opposes Black Troops in Army
Texas Representative Slayden urged a bill to bar negro troops after July 1, 1907, arguing racial hostility makes armed service with white citizens unwise. He challenged Brownsville incident narratives and warned that arming the backward races would threaten white homes, while urging higher army funding and coast defenses. The House adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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Slayden
Brownsville
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War Department
Taft
Solliers
Tove
Denatured Alcohol Distilleries Tax Relief Bill
A bill from North Dakota proposes tax relief for fifteen gallon denatured alcohol distilleries. It would allow a storage tank on site and denature alcohol at the distillery with reduced internal revenue rules. The measure aims to extend fruit distiller rules to denatured alcohol operations.
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Reneegeiia
Gronna
North Dakota
Commissioner of
Internal Revenue Hall
Congress Condensed Senate and House Briefs
Senate debate centers on the President's policy on colored troops and Brownsville affair. Mr Overman opposes Federal child labor limits. A tentative agree ment to investigate Brownsville appears possible. The House debates army appropriation and ship subsidy with Slayden and Zenor speaking, then adjourns at 4:50 PM.
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Daniel
Virgints
Brownsville
Overman
North Carolina
Slayden
Texas
Zenor
Indiana
Morgan After Cromwell Committee Seeks Further Questions
The Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals voted to summon William Nelson Cromwell for more questioning and to report him as a contumacious witness. It fixed January 22 for the hearing and approved Morgan’s bill to place Panama Canal affairs under the Isthmian Canal Commission. The panel criticized parts of the canal contract, but took no action against it and ordered a detailed report on past borings to evaluate Gatun dam feasibility.
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Morgan
William Nelson Cromwell
Senate
Cromwell
Panama Canal Company
Panama
Jathmiak Canal Commission
Panama Canal
Millard
Isthymian Canal Commission
Gatun
Philippine Bank Urged by Insular Affairs Panel
Prof W Kemmerer of Cornell testified before the House Committee on Insular Affairs on establishing an agricultural bank in the Philippines. He compared it to England’s bank in Egypt with a government guarantee and said the Egyptian model succeeded without Britain needing to honor guarantees.
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House Committee On Insular Affairs
W. Kemmerer
Cornell University
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Philippines
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Cornell
Islands
England
Egypt
Subtreasury Debate Draws Southern Delegations
Hearings opened on a rotation for a new southern subtreasury as the Ways and Means Committee met. Large delegations from Atlanta Savannah Birmingham and other Southern cities attended with speakers including John Temple Graves and Joseph A McCord for Atlanta Col A R Lawton for Savannah and former Gov Joseph Johnston urging Birmingham's stake.
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House Committee On Ways and Means
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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 prepares a bill to allow homestead settlers three months of absence over winter in North Dakota without affecting their entry rights, citing freezing conditions and Interior Department rules requiring continuous residence. The measure seeks to relieve settlers from winter hardships while preserving future entry eligibility.
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North Dakota
Department of the Interior
Hansbrough
Congress to hold line on new battleship this session
Navy officials see little chance Congress will authorize an additional 20 000 ton battleship this session. Secretary Metcalf has spoken with lawmakers and concluded that no navy expansion is expected this year.
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Metcalf
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Godfrey Named for Brigadier General in Senate Nomination
President sent to the Senate yesterday the nomination of Edward S. Godfrey for brigadier general, with Frank H. Stibben named for an assistant surgeon post. The administration also transmitted a lengthy list of postmaster appointments. Representative Olcott introduced a bill taxing foreign insurance companies 5 percent on gross receipts doing business in the United States. The House set February 2 at 2 p.m. for memorials to Senator Gorman.
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Godfrey
Senate
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Caratrs
Frank H
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New York
Gorman
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Modifications Proposed for Chinese Exclusion Law
A House Foreign Relations subcommittee instructed its chair to report a bill modifying the exclusion law. The measure proposes inspectors at Canton and Chinese ports, residence certificates for Chinese travelers, and deportation for those not complying within a year. Certificates would include photos and be the sole proof of status for teachers, students, merchants, and travelers. A strict student definition limits entry to those pursuing liberal education with government consent and consular verification.
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New York
Canton
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Forking
House
Iia
Pardee Defends Separate Japanese Schools in California
Sacramento January 8 Gov Pardee tells legislature that the President did not grasp coast conditions on Japanese and Chinese people He says California may maintain separate schools for Japanese children taught by capable teachers and in line with state law and treaty provisions He expresses respect for Japan and China but asserts California’s right to decide schooling amid unsettled national policy
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Landis and Senators Open War of Wits at Capitol
Frederick Landis of Indiana jokes about post office fights and pension pleas while lamenting a rough election. Senator William B. Allison of Iowa returns to work with warmth, and Senators Warren Dupont and others gain chairs as steam fills the Capitol. A wave of potential investigations and committees looms as the new session begins amid talk of Brownsville and rail collisions.
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Indiana
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Haseen
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Congress
Wen
William B. Allison
Senate
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Daniel
Brownsville
Aldrich
Francis BE. Warren
Wyoming
Warren
Mr. Warren
Incubation of investigations and two veteran senators
Two old war horses, William Pitt Kellogg and George C. Gorham, sat in the Senate yesterday amid talk of proposed investigations that could keep Congress busy next summer. They recalled past battles and noted no action on the Brownaville affair, hoping to compare old fighting spirit with today’s Senate.
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Tarii Revision
Thers
Senate
William Pitt Kellogg
Louisiana
George C. Gorham
Mr. Kellogg
Vermont
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Kellogg
Washington
Gorham
Pacific Slope
Grant Conkling
Blaine
White House
Capitol
Mr. Gorham
Cortelyou Case Advances but Treasury Post Still in Question
The Senate Finance Committee put off action on Postmaster General Cortelyou to become Secretary of the Treasury. Senators Teller and Daniel urged a one week postponement citing lack of solid proof of his resignation from the Republican National Committee. Garfield's nomination to succeed Hitchcock faces a similar hold. Democratic Senators consider opposing Cortelyou citing alleged ties to large financial interests, while a petition seeks a committee meeting to resolve his resignation and a successor.
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Teller
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Hitchcock
Tetler
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Greal
Republican National Campaign Committee
Bese Sak
Coast Defense Plans Cut In House Appropriation Bill
The House Appropriations Committee finished work on the coast defenses bill for the year ending June 20, 1908, with total cuts bringing the amount to 4.411 million dollars, down from the current year by 357 thousand. The War Department estimated about 11 million dollars in total. A Taft board recommended building an artificial island fortification between Cape Charles and Cape Henry near Chesapeake Bay to shield Baltimore and Washington, but the subcommittee’s survey proposal was rejected by the full committee and the project was dropped from the bill.
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Taft Board
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Washington
Jackson's Victory Recall and New Orleans Anniversary
Rep Gainge of Tennessee recalled the ninety second anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans while the House debated a military appropriations bill. As he read from Jackson's 1814 triumph records, Republicans on the majority side argued, and Gaines urged less talk and more action, especially about Jackson.
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Representative Gainge
Tennessee
Andrew Jackson
Gaines
Jackson
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 his Jeanette expedition comrades. The bill appropriates 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's Bill to Elevate Detention House Guards Disapproved
The Pearre bill to relieve and classify six House of Detention guards as Metropolitan policemen of Class 1 was disapproved yesterday by the Commissioners and Maj. Sylvester. The measure sought to grant the guards the rights privileges immunities and compensation accorded to policemen of that class.
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Sylvester
House of Detention
School problem stirs angry words at hearing
The Greene bill to reinstate teachers dismissed since the new school law last July triggered heated exchanges in a Morrell subcommittee hearing. Capt. Oyster and Admiral Baird sparred over who introduced the bill and the law's power, while Swartzell testified about the superintendent’s claim of almost absolute power. The subcommittee plans minor edits and a favorable report to the House.
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Swartzell
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James B. Clark
Congress
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Board of Education
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Mary Nalle
James Clark
House
Divided Over Suffrage in Law Commission Vote
A twelve member law commission with three Americans shows a split on suffrage. Liberals favor current rules while most others lean to some form of plural voting based on education or property. If Moderates and Literal members split, Americans hold the balance of power as tensions rise between Alfred Zayas and Jose Miguel Gomes over presidency support.
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Jose Miguel Gomes
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Deputy Marshals Get $200 Yearly Pay Rise
The Attorney General yesterday set the District of Columbia deputy United States marshals salary at 1200 a year, ruling no new legislation was needed. The decision follows a recommendation by the U S marshal and cites the deputies duties as of sufficient importance to warrant the increase from a 1000 yearly base.
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Foraker Mollified In Senate Fight Over Civil Service
In a tense Senate debate lawmakers grapple with presidential power and military discipline. Senator Daniel argues the President and army officers hold sole authority to dismiss, while Senator Overman warns against federal overreach and cites state rights. The discussion touches race, Brownsville, and calls for investigation before adjourning to resume the issue next Thursday.
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Daniel
Secretary of War
Cold Wave Grips Manila and Luzon Islands
A cold wave sweeps Luzon and nearby islands. Manila records 65.6 degrees with Baguio far colder, the coldest in Manila’s history. Locals suffer dismay from inadequate clothing as temperatures near historic lows.
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