Impeachment Proceedings on Judge Swayne Continue in House
The House continued argument on the twelve impeachment articles against Judge Swayne of Florida with no decision. A likely Senate vote on the counts was anticipated today, while debates over merit and proper procedure dominated sessions. Additional actions included pension bill deferrals and public notices on witness competency, with related discussions about expenses and other judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Swayne
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Representatives Powers
Massachusetts
Perkins
New York
Parker
New Jersey
Littlefield
Maine
Cooper
Wisconsin
Tawney
Minnesota
Crumpacker
Indiana
Jones
Virginia
Maddox
Georgia
Sulloway
Judge Swayne
O'Neal
Pardee
Shelby and McCormick
Circuit Court of Appeals
Gillett
California
Powers
Grosvenor
Ohio
Sway
Jenkins
Judiciary Committee
Pather
Jenking
Treasury
United States
Lace
Iowa
Decatur Transportation and Manufacturing Company
Tennessee River
Decatur
Ala
Marshall County
Tuh
Williams
Senate Debates Pension Policy and Judge Swayne Impeachment
Congress acts on legislative, executive, and judicial appropriations and discusses pension policy reforms. In Florida, Judge Charles Swayne impeachment charges are debated as members differ on pursuit of the case. A bill near Richmond, Va, proposes a $4,000 appropriation replacing $15,000.
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Furopike
Richmond
Senate Publishes President Letter on Arbitration Treaties Pace Toward Universal Peace
The Senate released the President's letter on the arbitration treaties sent December 13, 190%. It notes the conventions fall short of ideal scope but advance peaceful dispute resolution. It praises nondiscrimination among signatories and outlines ratification conditions for the Hague mechanism and five year duration for pecuniary claims treaties. Signatories include Bolivia Colombia Costa Rica Chile Dominican Republic Ecuador Ha Salvador United States Guatemala Haiti Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Paraguay Peru Uruguay.
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Senate
Hagua
Austria-Hungary
Mexico
The
Hague
Bolivia
Colombia
Costa Rica
Chile
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Ha Salvador
United States
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Senate Debates Eye Injury Pension Bill Passes
The Senate debated compensation for an injured government employee who lost an eye, approving an $8,000 payment to Charles Heather. A roll call passed the bill 25 to 23 after initial resistance. The session also disposed of minor calendar and pension measures, with executive session and adjournment by 4 55 p m.
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Senate
United States
Charles Heather
Platt
Connecticut
Spooner
Perkina
Tilman
Committee On
Perkins
McComas
Warren
Protection for ruins bill gains House committee support
The House Committee on Public Lands authorized a favorable report on a bill to preserve historic ruins monuments and archaeological objects on public lands. The measure withdraws lands to meet its aims and includes two national park proposals for cliff dweller ruins in Colorado and cave dweller ruins in New Mexico.
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House Committee On Public Lands
Senate
Colorado
Nesa Verda
Pajrito
N .M
Petitions Under Duress Senate Hearing on Railroad Attitudes
In a Senate Interstate Commerce hearing H R Fuller for the railroad brotherhoods opposed the bill exempting narrow gauge railroads from driving-wheel brake requirements. He said petitions backing the exemption did not reflect genuine views, signed to avoid friction with superiors. He added labor groups would not participate officially in government control of railroad rates.
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Senate
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
H R Fuller
Railroad Brotherhoods
Social Dissipation Leads to Health Warning
A visiting young woman sickened in Cleveland and received a dose of Red Raven from a doctor. The physician blamed excessive social activity and late dinners for her breakdown, warning that such tonics aren’t suitable for everyone and stressing moderation.
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Cleveland
Railways oppose rebate bill in House hearing
President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway urged the House Interstate Commerce Committee to curb rebates, arguing that reclassification often reduces rather than raises rates and warning the proposed bill could grant excessive powers to a single body. He advocated limited appeals, unified regulation for water and rail freight, and written traffic agreements with commission approval. The session decided not to end the hearing early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
Quarles-Cooper
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Spencer
Representaive Richardson
Alabama
Interstate Commerce Commission
Yates
Spencer Mates
Commission
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Coumltice
Representative Dovey
Louisiana
Unable to parse: historic note on motion or meeting
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and actions but lacks clear events, dates, places, or organizations to summarize into a coherent newspaper item.
Secretary Hay Urges New Courts for China and Korea
The President sent four State Department recommendations to Congress proposing a district US court for China and Korea. The plan would replace inadequate consular courts with a properly constituted court system seated in Shanghai Canton Tianjin and Seoul. Judges would be appointed by the President for fifteen year terms with salaries of 8000 for the judge 5000 for the district attorney and 3000 for the marshal and clerk.
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Hay
China
Korea
Senate
United States
State Department
Peirce
Orient
Shanghai
Canton
Tientamn
Seoul
Mandal
Dudge
Senator Tillman Attacks Indian Police Pension Equality
Debate in the Senate on a bill granting pensions to families of Indian police killed in 1890 during the capture of Sitting Bull. Tillman claims south discrimination and equality with Philippine constabulary. McCumber refutes, names beneficiaries like Anna Bullhead and Mrs. Shave head, Spooner questions widow status. Bill then passed over.
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Tillman
Senate
Philippine Constabulary
Philippine Force
South
McCumber
Anna Bullhead
Amendments to Navigation Law Proposed by Senator Nelson
Senator Nelson of Minnesota yesterday introduced amendments to the laws on navigation. The proposal bans merchandise transported by water between U S ports except in U S vessels, with exemptions for certain foreign vessels and Yukon River traffic. It also sets a $200 penalty for foreign vessels transporting passengers between U S ports, with Yukon services exempted.
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Nelson
Minnesota
United States
Yukon River
Yukon
Tributaries
Date for Statehood Vote Amid Senate Absence
In the Senate Mr Beveridge urged setting a date for a Statehood bill vote but Mr Gorman said many Senators were absent and blocking action. The bill was laid aside as no one was prepared to debate it and action suspended as courtesy to Senator Teller who is confined to his hotel by illness. Senator McCumber proposed an Oklahoma only amendment to the bill.
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Teller
Beveridge
Senate
Gorman
McCumber
Oklahoma
Third Vote for Brady Nominations Waived for Alaska Governor
The Senate Committee on Territories gave a third favorable report to John G. Brady for Alaska governor, after protests were heard but opponents withdrew without charges. Also, James D. Yeomans won confirmation as Interstate Commerce Commissioner despite initial objections. Nevada Senator Stewart proposed a new Indian homestead bill, and a lottery ticket traffic extension bill passed to the Territories. The Senate also considered amending public document distribution at Senator Platt's request.
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Senate Committee On
Territories
John G. Brady
Alaska
Senate
Brady
Yeomans
Senate Committee On Interstate Commeree
James D. Yeomans
Yeomanns
Tillman
South Carolina
Cockrell
Yeoman
Dolliver
Missour
Platt
New York
Wildlife and Forest Bill Boosts Unified Control
Senator Kittredge reported a bill transferring forest reservation management from the Interior to the Agricultural Department to unify oversight. The measure follows recommendations by the General Land Office Commissioner. The Senate Committee on Forest Reservations also gave a favorable report on a separate act protecting wildlife in the Wichita forest reserve.
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Committee On Forest Reservations
Kittredge
The
Interior
Agricultural Department
General Land Office
Senate Committee On Forest Reservations
Wichita
Army general hospital and barracks funding requests
Secretary Taft submitted estimates to Speaker Cannon requesting a total supplemental appropriation of 908100 for Washington Barracks projects, the Army General Hospital relocation, fortifications in insular possessions, Manila casemates removal, an ordnance depot, and improvements at Sandy House proving ground and the Military Academy. The package notes prior appropriations and cost increases due to material and wage rises and stresses the hospital’s role in medical education and training.
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Washington Barracks
Army General Hospital
District of Columbia
Cannon
Taft
Congress
Secretary of War
War College
Mackenzie
General Hospital
C F. Humphrey
Engineer Post and War College
Large General Hospital
Army Medical School
United States
Pasig River
Manila
P. I
Fort Santiago
Sandy House Proving Ground
Yellowstone National Park
Military Academy
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Annual Report
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company filed its annual statement to the Speaker of the House. It shows December accounts omitted, receipts of $464,630.87 from telephone earnings and $939,041.09 from real estate earnings totaling $1,403,671.96. Expenditures total $629,561.08 with net earnings of $14,093. The report notes capital receipts in the District of Columbia.
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
District of Columbia
Public Works Expenditure Report Details Underground and Central Office Costs
Expenditures total 2 268 268 59 with breakdowns for underground conduit and cables 148 00793 for poles aerial wires and fixtures 41 541 70 and central office equipment 286 561 21. The document lists the overall project cost and the allocation among these components.
NO DISTRICT DAY: SENATE DEBATES LOCAL BILLS MOVE
Senator Gallinger sought unanimous consent to set a District of Columbia day in the Senate for local bills but faced opposition from Senators Burrows and Bailey. No agreement was reached as the cross-town railway bill loomed, and Gallinger indicated another attempt may come today.
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Senate
Gaillinger
District of Columbia
Burrows
Gallinger
House
Bailey
Great Falls
Old Dominion
Harrows
Martin
Senate Committee Favors Local DC Bills On Education and Roads
Senate committee on the District of Columbia reported favorably on multiple local measures including to license physicians, authorize contracts for garbage collection, extend rail tracks, regulate badges, secure bonds for contracts, and fund highway plans north of Shertf road. It sent various Senate and House bills to subcommittees and noted possible favorable reports if agreements are reached.
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Senate
District of Columbia
House
Union ‘Trust and Storage Company
Union Trust Company
Strate
Anacostia
Surrattsville
Brandywine Railway Company
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Shertf Road
Alexandria
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cardinal Gibbons
St Peters’ Catholic Church
Benater Mallory
Kenesaw Avenue
Simmons
Mallory
Bindenaburg
Gorman
Stewart
Rittenhouss Street
du Boils
Gallinger
Dolingham
Rhode Island Avenue
Hansbrough
Stewart, Dillingham
Palais Royal announces heavy sale on hose and lace effects
The Palais Royal buyer returns from New York with news of a door busting sale. Advertised hose weights in face ankle and all over lace effects will be offered at 14 cents for 25 cent values and 25 cent goods at 2 for a quarter. The stock is ready this morning.
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Palais Royal
New York
Millinery and Veilings Sale at Low Prices
Millinery and Veilings offer 25c for 50c veils and trimmed hats at reduced prices. Dresses and hats mark downs include trimmed dress hats from 2.98 down from higher prices, untrimmed hats reduced, and related accessories advertised in a compact sale notice.
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Beathers
Gems and Frames Endure as Old Proof-Etching Finds Value
A signed proof-etching in a 10 by 20 inch gilt frame with one inch molding is offered for sale, signaling a potential gain for buyers as value rises with rarity and condition. The ad notes the owner’s interest in selling and the prospect of profit for the observer.
Lace Curtains and Renaissance Effects on Display
Brussels lace curtains and Renaissance style muslin curtains in ruffled effects are promoted as high value, not 39¢ pieces. On the fourth floor near the pictures, two best values of our experience or yours highlighted.
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Brussels
Postmaster at Hilo among Senate nominations
President sent nominations to the Senate including Henry H Myers register at Little Rock Arkansas and George Desha postmaster at Hilo Hawaii. Senate executive session confirmed James D Yeomans as interstate commerce commissioner Irwin Laughlin as second secretary to Japan and David H Thompson as ambassador to Brazil Join N Jordan named deputy paymaster in the navy plus other postmasters and navy promotions. Senate passes legislative and executive appropriation bill after dispute over Civil Service Commissioner salaries.
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Senate
Henry H. Myers
Arkansas
Register of Land Office
Little Rock
Ark
George Desha
Hilo
Hawaii
Seasion
James D. Yeomans
Jaws
Irwin B Laughlin Pennsylvanus
Legation
Japan
David H. Thompson
Nebraska
Brasil
Charles J. Greene
Natchitoches
Jordan
Maine
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Isabella
Philippine Islands
Islands
National Cemetery
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Fayerebie
WilHamsbure
Irnspal
Congress Condensed
Noom
Charles @wayne
O’neal
Speacer
Southern
Shappard
Texas
Frances E. Willard
Frye
Gov. Deneen
Ilfnois
Wason
Helen Farnsworth Mears
Jamestown
Maynard
House Committee On Industrial Arta
Jaton
Courts of the Ontent
Indian Police Pensions
Attitude of Territories Committee
Senator Stewart
Nevada
Secretary of the Interior
W. B. Moses & Sons
F Street
Cor
Wang
Carter
Wcarter
Smail
Washington
G and
Eleventh Streets
Pictures
A. Lisner
Derry
Geo. M. Cohan
Charles Pres
Frank I Can
Offi Nation
Charles Frohman
Frei
John Drew
Van
Parsifal Company
Lafayette
Opera House
Hartig & Seamon
Gomi
Her Bickel, Watson
Leslip
Little Johnny Jones
Uaingham
WIELS _ BOY
Robert Maraball
Duke OF
Paris ST
Chase
Weye Fletcher
Brockman
Dailey Quartet
Buffalo
TI U.S. Marine Band
A. M E
Lafayette Opera House
YMCA
Academy
Thursand Gat
Hourtig and
Seamon
Theodore Bremer
Chan
Kernar
MINER
Lottie Gilson
Billy Hart
Daniel Frohman
America
von Vecsey
Viclintet
Columbia Theater
T Arthur Smith
Gander
Capital
Georgetown
Fulton
Ninth Street
M. W
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