Former Speaker Kiefer Amuses House in Tariff Debate
The Philippine tariff bill dominates a two hour House session with speeches by John Datzell and former Speaker Keifer. Keifer mocks free trade ideals and recounts early tariff days while urging Republicans to oppose the bill. Dalzell defends the measure saying revenue will sustain the government in the islands and denies harming American industry.
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John Datzell
Pennsylvania
Islands
J Warren Kiefer
Ohio
Kiefer
House
Dixon
Montana
Granger
Rhode Island
Sheppard
Texas
White House
Minor Morris
Olmsted
Dalzell
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
M3 Associates
Ways and Means
Congress
Colorado
Benange
Tom
Dalzel
Iu Ft
United States
Philippines
Mr Dalzell
Dalzeil
Pujo
Dem la
Champ Clark
Willams
Puja
Keifer
Fle
Pavge
Niewspaper Aadhave
Senate Holds Unremarkable Day Amid Tariff Debate
The Senate session yielded few notable actions with discussions focused on the Philippine tariff bill and a critical speech on the Panama Canal. Representative Sheppard of Texas commented sharply on the White House episode while Dalzell, Keifer, Dixon, and Granger debated the tariff before adjournment to noon today.
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House
Sheppard
Texas
White ‘House
Minor ‘Morris
Dalzell
Keifer
Dixon
Granger
Champ Clark
Bourke Cochran
Missouri
Macon
New York
Williams
Grosvenor
White House
Rhode Island
Overstreet criticizes Beveridge patronage push in Indianapolis
In a heated exchange amid wartime style politicking, Representative Overstreet accuses Senator Beveridge and the White House of stripping him of the Indianapolis postmaster and other patronage. He recounts past customs, cites Stalnaker’s surveyor nomination, and relays a terse White House reply about new appointments and approvals.
Bill targets private cars on railroads in inter state traffic
Representative Prince of Minot introduces a bill to ban railroads from hauling private cars such as Pullman refrigerator and freight cars. It would take effect January 1, 1910 and treat private car lanes as subject to common carriage laws, preventing indirect use by railroads.
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Prince
Iminots
Haas
Congress
Payne Names Subcommittee Members on Ways and Means
Chairman Serena Payne announced the subcommittees for the Committee on Ways and Means. Administration of customs laws includes Gregienor Payne Babcock Watson Gurtte Clark Cochran. Internal revenue lists Vesars Dalzell McCleary McCall HL Bouteil Underwood tat. Public debt preservation and redemption names McCleary Payne Babcock Smith Williams Robertson. Reciprocity and treaties include McCal Smith Hil Watson Needham Cockran Granger. Revenue from other sources lists Rath var Hut Boutell Curtis heedham Umierwood Granger.
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Serena Payne
Committee On Ways and Means
Gregienor Payne
Babcock Watson
Gurtte Clark
Cochran Internal Revenue
Vesars Dalzell McCleary McCal
Bouteil
Underwood and Tat
Mesara Mc— Cleary Payne
Babcock Smith Willaims and Robertson
Messra Mc- Cal Smith Hil Watson Needham Cockran
Granger
Messrs
Rathvar
Hut Boutell Curtis Heedham Umierwood
Canal Purchase Reported Favorable by House Panel
A bill by Representative Mudd to create a commission to study the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and assess government purchase and enlargement to accommodate the largest vessels was favorably reported by the House Committee on Railways and Canals yesterday.
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Mudd
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Delaware
Chesapeake Bays
House Committee On Railways and
Camals
House Committee On Pensions
Ann Betts
Hast Orange
Jonathan Betts
Jonathan Brooks
Roosevelt names Rothchild for cold storage post letter to Overstreet
Theodore Roosevelt writes to James Overstreet explaining he cannot follow Congressman's recommendation for a filling a vacancy. He cites a promise to Senator Beveridge and solid evidence that Rothchild is fit, thus nominating Rothchild over Stalnaker. The tone is formal and decisive.
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Stalnaker
Senator Beveridge
Rothchild
Theodore Roosevelt
James Overstreet
House of Representatives
Rothchild Appointment Sparks Indiana Political Debate
Special to The Washington Post Indianapolis January 10. Reactions to Mr Rothchilds appointment as part survey orship express widespread dissatisfaction. The Indianapolis News labels Rothchild a ward politician with little legal or business distinction and credits Stalnaker with solid state business standing. The piece attacks Senator Beveridge and argues public duty outweighs pledged support, urging Stalnaker instead of Rothchild and noting Overstreet's loss of influence may backfire.
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Washington Post
Indianapolis
Ind
Rothchild
Overstreet
Stalnaker
Theo
Hns Party
Rothelild
Beveridge
Threatening letters alarm Idaho senator's friends
Alarm grows among Senator Heyburn and allies in Idaho over a series of threatening letters received in recent months. They once viewed them as crankish but post assassination of ex Governor Steunenburg they fear for safety and urge Idaho authorities to locate the writers. A Indiana representative and ex governor aide, John C Chaney, is also mentioned.
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Heyburn
Idaho
Steunenburg
John C Chaney
Indiana
Stewmenburg
A Question of Cost For Scott's Emulsion purity
In many stores cod liver oil comes in varied prices. Scott's Emulsion costs more, yet its ingredients are tested and guaranteed pure. There’s no economy in bargain medicine. if you value health, choose a reliable remedy. Scott and Bowne have stood as standard for thirty years.
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J. C. Craig
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
N. H
Pennsylvania Ave
Texan cites howls of wolves and bears in attack on Roosevelt
Representative Morris Sheppard of Texas storms the floor with a speech urging a House investigation into the White House incident involving a woman. He condemns the beating and detention of the woman, calls for action, and argues the dignity of American womanhood is at stake. Gen Grosvenor defends restraint and urges waiting for facts before judging the President and aides.
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Morris Sheppard
Texas
White House
Ge. Grosvenor
Mr. Steppard
United States
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Grosvenor
Sheppards
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Congress
Free
Republic
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Payne
Olmsted
M. Sheppard
House of Representatives
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American Republic
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Columbus
Earth
Empire
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District of Columbia
American Congress
Favor Resolution Opening Corporation Prosecution
The Judiciary Committee endorsed a resolution asking the Attorney General to disclose to the House whether any criminal prosecutions have been started by the Justice Department against individuals or corporations named by the Supreme Court in the Northern Securities decision for violating antitrust laws.
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Judiciary Committee
House
Joan Sharp Williams
United States Supreme Court
Department of Justice
United States
Bill in Senate Would Fetter All Corporations
A bill by Senator Gorman would amend section 617 to require all corporations to file annual reports with the recorder of deeds between January 1 and January 20. Reports must show capital stock, amount paid in, debts, office location, process agent, trustees and officials names and addresses, and that books be open for inspection. Trustees and officials bear joint liability. noncompliance carries a $20 daily fine and up to sixty days imprisonment.
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Gorman
Recorder of Deeds
Rural delivery funds cut as Post Office seeks savings
Secretary Show submitted to Congress a letter from Postmaster General Cortelyou urging reduction of the rural free delivery appropriation from 28,5 million to 27,799,000 for the year ending June 30, 1907. Cortelyou cites five months of rural service records showing route discontinuations due to low patronage and savings from fewer carriers and applicants.
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Congress
Cortelyou
Corte You
Limit on Public Lands Withdrawals Debated in Senate
Senate Public Lands committee discussed limiting presidential withdrawal of public lands for forest reserves as a repeal of the timber and stone act moves forward. Aimed to prevent excessive withdrawals before law, with proposals to cap withdrawals in defined areas to broaden reserve distribution and protect state growth.
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Congress
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Joint Statehood Opposed in Arizona Mass Meetings Held
Report from Iksingwaan Aris dated January 10 says county residents hold mass meetings to protest the Hamilton Joint Statehood bill. Messagers from mining camps and outlying towns show near unanimous sentiment against the measure and resolutions are being sent to Washington demanding separate votes on any action affecting Arizona’s welfare.
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Aris
Washington
Congress
Missouri pie hunt fuels battle for St Louis collector job
The contest for the St Louis port collector post intensifies in Washington. Frank Orth, head of the State League of Republican Clubs, seeks White House backing and Warne r's support, while Hud Allen and Westhus also vie for favor. Orth appears best positioned, with St Louis backers confident of landing the plum.
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Ben Westhus
Washington
Frank Orth
Twelfth
State League of Republican Clubs
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Niedringhaus
Toe Day Orth Watts
Warners
Hud Allen
Lynn County
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Westhus
Missouri
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Favor Resolution Opening Corporation Prosecution
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Macsachuactta Arena
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Milan
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