Rate Bill to Front Important Tasks Are Ahead
Congress braces for a busy week with railroad rate legislation and statehood debates. Senate committees prepare hearings as opposition to sweeping measures grows. Beveridge, Bard, and Foraker proposals stir talks on Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma splits. House focuses on Swayne impeachment and army and pension bills as other measures linger. Palma signs sanitation and anti election-fraud measures in Cuba.
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Senate
House
Congress
Hepburn
Bill Slong
Capitol
Hikins
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Beveridge
Indiana
Swayne
Arizona
Foraker
New Mexico
Bard
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Bate
Committee On Territories
Martin
Washington
Senator Ingalls
Kansas
Statuary Hall
Senator Long
House of Representatives
Select Committee
Baym
Appropriations Committee
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Capitol Building Costs Revealed in Treasury Figures
Treasury figures detail Washington federal building costs from 1814 to 1907 including the Capitol dome at 1 047 291 89 and White House work at 1 782 290 21. Officials note the total surpassed 56 million dollars with many structures listed and others omitted.
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Billings
Treasury Department
Babcock
House Committee
District of Columbia
H. B. Ward
Twenty-second Street
Capitol Building
Washington
White House
Kemper
Patent Office
Uncle Sam
Interior Department
Postoffice
Pension Office
Congressional Library
Agricultural Department
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
National Museum
Army Medical Museum and Library
Mitchell to Be Heard in Vindication on Land Fraud Case
Oregon Senator Mitchell plans to address the Senate to defend himself against federal indictment over land frauds. He may resume seating based on Senate reception, while Hermann attended House sessions without issue after his own indictment, showing no bipartisan shunning.
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Mitchell
Senate
Oregon
Ita
Capitol
Washington
Federal Grand Jury
Portland
Hermann
House of Representatives
House
Williams resigns as immigration commissioner amid presidential praise
William Williams, U S Commissioner of Immigration in New York, resigns effective February 10 1905. President Roosevelt accepts and lauds Williams for his unceasing industry and high administrative ability. The exchange includes formal letters dated January 9 12 and 15 1905 from the Department of Commerce and Labor and White House.
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Williams
William Williams
United States
New York
Roosevelt
Department of Commerce and Labor
Immigration Service
Office of the Commissioner
N. Y
Immigration
Heig
Commissione
White House
Washington
Mr. Williams
Go Long
Theodore Roosevelt
Wiliam Williams
Willam Williams
Philippine Commission Reports Improve Tranquillity In Islands
Secretary Taft transmits the annual Philippine Commission report noting growing tranquillity in most islands except Samar Moro region Mindanao and Jolo. He cites education funding limits, new taxes, coinage reform, harbor work in Manila and Cebu, and calls for tariff reduction to help markets.
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Saft
Moro
Commission
Taft
Philippine Commission
Trans-Mittal
Samar
Rio Grande
Lake Lanao
Mindanao
Jolo
Philippine Islands
Islands
Philippines
Ut Wilk
Philippine Commission Report Details Moros and Civil Order
The annual report to the Secretary of War notes Ameri can protection improving order in Luzon and Visay as gangs decline. It highlights Moro province tensions Mindanao and Sulu, noting polygamy piracy and slave raiding by Moros. It recounts abrogation of Sulu treaty, subsidies to the Sultan, and the lack of a uniform Moros code. The report praises American authority and shifts in church ownership of lands.
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Philippine Commision
Secretary of War
Luzon
Moro
Mindanao
Sulu
Sultan -of-Sulu
Manila
Holy See
Putting It Strong Dyspepsia Cure Ad Claims Restful Digestion
An advertising piece argues chronic Dyspepsia is curable and criticizes dieting and bitters. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a rest for the stomach and a reliable digester of food, claiming they work even when the stomach is inactive, with asserts of broad satisfaction and nourishment.
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Stuart
Jouet Rieave
Bond
Comey
Philippine policy report and governor Wright remarks
The commission urged tariff reductions and bond authorizations to aid Philippine development while preserving American interests. Reports note improved cultivation, safety of life and property, and cautions on elections administration. Moro Province details show slave trade nearly ended and Moros deserve fair laws, despite lingering illegal liquor influence by some Americans.
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United States
Philippine Commission
Secretary of War
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Isalanda
Wright
Lfe
Worcester
Worccester
Manila
Moro
Wood
Seacoast
Gen. Wood
Postmasters’ Headfall Sparks Fourth-Class Clash
Postmaster Oscar Pogue of Blum Texas was removed for alleged absence without leave as a conflict pits fourth-class postmasters against the Wilson administration. The group seeks larger Congressional allowances and has pressed lawmakers in Washington, while other removals are rumored. Washington notes the administration aims to curb postmasters’ political activity.
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National Association
Wynne
Washington
Oscar Pogue
Blum
Hill County
Pexue
National Association of
St. Louis
Pogue
Congress
Dr. Kin
Free materials for ships urged in monthly report
The Newcastle Builders' Association issues its January monthly report. It notes the Boiler-makers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders' view that free ports and easy access to materials aid shipbuilding, suggesting the United States could clash with Britain over maritime supremacy if it adopts a similar policy. Also reports Chicago bank deposits reaching new highs, with totals surpassing $62 million.
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Newcastle Builders’ Association
Newcastle
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Formosa
Ank
Spain
Roman Catholic Apostolic Church
W. B. Moses & Sons, F. Street
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Aglipay
United Bites
United
Postmaster
Chicago
Jeannette H. Block
Rosedale St
Rochester
Washington College of Music
F Street
Northwhat
Sydney Lloyd Wrightson
Reginald D. Koven
South
Strayer’s Business College Cor, Tith
Fists
Washington School For
Wisconsin Avenue
Tennadytown Road
L.L. Hooper
Jose DE Gomar
Pria
BOK
Hall-Noyes
Frances Mann Hall
Hueden
Barlitz
A. Gonard
Prine
Mlle
V. Prud'homm
Ind. Ave. Nw
Holy Cross Academy
Massavo
BESS
Afayette
Bert Lfslir
Robte Dailey
Paris
Nat. M. Wills
Blue Ribbon Girls
Robie
E Knickerbockers
Legihd
Sidney' Lloyd Wrightson
Willard Banquet
Raremann String
Arthur ‘Smith
Sanberg
Stayman
Palais Royal
Eleventh Streets
White Sale
A. Lisner
AMT
Columbia
Frank Daniels
London
Eleanor Robson
Mary Ann
J. Zangwill
Frank Mills
Haney W. Savagh
Majestic
Nat. Herald
Mir. Nat. C
Chase
Rich & Prevost
Quay Sohn Lancaster CO
Ation Sands
Georgiana
Ignteen
Castle Square Quartet
Eril Hoch
Jane Eiton
von Biato
Restos
USAYE
Washington, Symphony Orchestra
Regove
Theeter
Mike” Zo
Esseney
Smith
Sanders
Souter
Sunday Post
Musie
John
Elila & Co
Esee
Daniel Frohman
Piret
Rand von Vecsey
Hoy
Columbia Theater
T Arthur Smith
A Sander & Staymen
Nordica
Walter T. Holt
Mig Marguerite O'Toole
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Mias
Arebella White
M. H. Stevens
Virat Presbyterian Church
Capital City
Georgetown
Phon
Mary
Fulton’s
Ninth Street
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