Rates Stir Senate Holds Floor Two Hours
The Senate debated the Deliver bill amendment to empower courts to modify Interstate Commerce Commission orders when confiscatory. Senator Fulton of Oregon argued for judicial power, echoed by Foraker, Spooner, Nelson, and Bailey, in a heated two hour session that stalled other business and drew sharp exchanges on railroad rate regulation and legislative authority. Editor Schuele of Columbus, Ohio, was reported a victim in an accident.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Foraker
Bailey
Spooner
Nelson
Senate
Fulton
Oregon
J Oraker
Raney
Clay
Congress
McCumber
Supreme Court
Baley
Nts
Bayley
Senate Row Over Dolliver Bill And Ship Subsidy Fight
In a tense morning in the Senate, Fulton of Oregon proposed an amendment to the Dolliver bill opposing the administration measure. Senators Spooner Batley Foraker Nelson Clay McCumber Daniel joined in the debate as Scott pressed the ship subsidy issue. The House passed the Philippine tariff bill 258 to 71 and its free trade alternative 231 to 106, adding a 25 percent Dingley rate on rice sugar and tobacco from the islands. A memorial bridge bill drew criticism over its cost amid multi‑million deficits, while the Senate considered the Cooper Island park gift and a pure food act with preservative rules debated. Executive session followed. adjournment came after 4 p.m.
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Senate
Fulton
Oregon
Dolliver
Messrs
Spooner
Batley
Foraker
Nelson
Clay
McCumber
Daniel
Scott
Tillman
Potomac River
Washington
Kean
Bil
M.cumber
Ravey
Spooners
Gallinger
Jin
Cooper Island
Cass Lake
Minnesota
Lodge
Messrs Heyburn
Heyburn
Senate panel to probe grounding of North Atlantic squadron
The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs will investigate responsibility for the grounding and collisions of three of five vessels from the North Atlantic battleship squadron in New York Harbor on January 7. The inquiry will review the Navy Department’s pilot staffing and may summon witnesses, supplementing Admiral Evans’s court inquiry.
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Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
New York Harbor
Tillman
Senate
Navy Department
Navy
Dvans
Evans
Committee On Naval Affairs
Prince Lous of Battenberg
Naval Committee
Daniel Secures Passage of Memorial Bridge Bill
The Senate approved a 36 million dollar plan to build a memorial bridge across the Potomac from near the old observatory grounds to Arlington with an immediate 500000 dollar appropriation to start work. Senator Daniel led the effort, with oversight by top congressional leaders and War Department approval.
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Potomac River
Observatory Grounds
Arlington
Senate
Che Pi
Daniel
Mcl Cumber
Treasury
Gallinger
House
Hope for Statehood Sides Play Waiting Game
Insurgent Republicans led by Mr. Babcock claim they can speed votes as party managers wait. They warn the waiting game could trigger a McGuire bill to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state with Democratic aid. Legislators discuss probes into admin influence while Arizona and other delegates oppose Hamilton bill in Territories committee hearing.
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Mr. Babcock
Babcock
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Speaser Cannon
Mr .Babcock
Wisconsin Statesman
John Sharp Williams
Marcus A Smuth
Smith
Warren Kaiser
House
Statehood League of Arizona
House Committee On Territories
Guy Dwight B. Heard
Phoenix
R A Morrison
Prescott
Morrison
Norfolk Delegation Seeks Harbor Deepening Funding
A Norfolk mayor-led committee of business leaders heads to Washington to urge Congress Rivers and Harbors Committee to fund deepening of Norfolk Harbor channel and expand anchorage space. Also notes Queen Liliuokalani’s claim brief and a naval gallantry recognition bill reported to the Senate.
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Congress
Washington Post
Norfolk
Washington
Rivers and Harbors Committee of Congress
Norfolk Harbor
Sequoyah State Petition Prompts Senate Action
Senator Foraker presented to the Senate a petition signed by many Indian Territory residents calling for a separate Sequoyah state. Senate Naval Affairs OKs a bill to place war vessel models in state capitols, bearing each state's name.
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Sequoyah
Foraker
Senate
Indian Territory
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Tennessee Delegation Invites Roosevelt Visit
A large delegation from Tennessee urged President Roosevelt to accept state hospitality with a visit in the near future. Senator Frazier and Representative Gaines introduced the delegation. the President said he could not promise travel before retirement, noting limited plans.
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Tennessee
Roosevelt
Frazier
Gaines
Whites House
Tariff Bill Debate Highlights Philippine Provisions
The House passed the tariff bill amid a strenuous debate focusing on amendments and Philippine trade terms. Payne, Williams, Clark, and Pujo sparred over sugar, rice, tobacco protections, and the 50 percent differential, while Mann’s amendment set April 1 1909 as the funding deadline for the Philippine government. The session featured sharp exchanges, interruptions, and a five minute rule with frequent extensions. the House adjourned at 6 20.
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Pujo
North Carolina
Payne
T ' Germain
Mann
Willem Alden Smith
Smith
House
Hogs
Colorado
Congress
Al-O
John Sharp Williams
McCall
Williams
Champ Clark
Clark
Mr Payne
Mr Clark
Sugar Trust
Olmstead
Olmated
Republican Party
Negroes Oppose Cutting Down Representation in Congress
Prominent Little Rock colored leaders J W Bush and Db G Q Hill announce to President Roosevelt their opposition to Crum packer’s plan to reduce Negro representation in Congress. They urge preserving state voice, noting limited suffrage issues but no desire to lower state representation. Also reports Investigate Inspectors Arrest: House approves sending State Department correspondence with Austro-Hungarian government over Marcus Braun’s arrest and fine. Dr Hale Absent from Senate: opening prayer given by Rev U G Bierce.
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National Congress of States
J WH Bush
Db GQ Hill
Littl Rock
Ark
Roosevelt
Arkansas
Sulzer
New York
House
Secretary of State
Marcus Braun
United States
Dr. Hale
Senate
Howard Everett Hale
Ulysses G Bierce
Unitarian Church
President signals misstep in Spooner canal plan
Senate leaders lament abdication of canal decisions to Roosevelt and push Spooner law revisions to restore congressional control over expenditures and to set the canal type. Talks of salary cuts for key officials and shifts in commission leadership point to a broader bid to mix legislative and executive responsibilities in Panama.
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Congress
Hale
White House
Secret hearings on canal type and costs amid turmoil
The committee hearings on canal construction proceed behind closed doors as Senator Millard faces embarrassment over related matters. Mr Stevens advises importing work from Europe and Spain, while Maj Gallagher shifts to military duties. Poultney Bigelow may testify publicly Thursday or Friday with cross examination by Senators Kittredge and Knox.
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Millard
Taft
Bigelow
Gruffty
Waas
Stevens
Ig Beng
Senate
Tako
Spain
Europa
Panama
Maj
Hugh Gallagher
Commission
Philippines
Poultney Bigelow
Canal Administration
Kittredge
Knox
President sends batch of nominations to the Senate
The President submitted a long list of postmasters and land office officials to the Senate. Nominees include Ira A Ramasy Colebrook New Hampshire and Charles F L Stevenson Deverly New Jersey, with many others named across states from New York to Wyoming.
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Senate
New Hampshire
Ira A Ramasy
Colebrook
Frank L. Glvvan
Laconia
Fielding Smith
Lencaster
Carleton O Sparhawk
Walpole
George L Crockett
Whiteford
Fred B Dearth
Woodville
New Jersey
Charles FL Stevenson
Deverly
W Heath
Broomferd
New York
Clary Doughty
Gerdep City
Nennie S. Coleman
Jasper
Clifford M. Cox
Jessa L. Dunzing
Ligonier
Iowa
John J Clark
Bedford
W & Freeman
le Mara
D O Blake
Pocahontas
Frank A Large
Rock Valley
Lucy BH
Smith
Sioux Rapids
Hentucky
Wit R Speck
Bowling Green
Michigan
Hawin O Shaw
Newargo Montans
Henry T. Barrett
Anaconda
Ohio
Rupert R. Bootham
Cadiz
James R. Baar
Cambridge
Oklahoma
John J Burke
Norman
Tennessee
William Spellings
McKenzie
Andrew B Hearring
Ripley
Hiizabeth Kirby-Smyth
Gewanes
Wisconsin
Christian D Dick
Manswa
William Milhaupt
New Holstein
Cyrus D Emery
St. Croix Falls
Erick O Bratlie
Westby
Wyoming
Ivor Christengen
Nominations Confirmed in Executive Session
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed multiple nominations including George W Atkinson for West Virginia judge, Cletis James F Tracy for Arizona Supreme Court, Edward B Kelley for Indian agency post, Albert O Marsh for Indianapolis land office, and various land office, receiver, and postmaster appointments across states. Also named were Robert Treat Whitehouse for Maine district attorney and Henry L Stimeon for Southern District of New York.
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Senate
George W Atkinson
West Virginia
Court of Cletis
James F Tracy
Yokateo
Supreme Court of the
Philip Pins
Tplands
Fredericc Nave Anociara
Supreme Court of Arizona
Edward B Kelley
Regebul
South Dakota
Albert O Marsh
Penelon
Iudianapolis
Ind
George W Cobb
District of Albemarle Ngc
A W Maxwell
Moberly
Lawton
Okla
John Petterson
Crookston
Minn
Thomas R. Reid
Fi Reno
Olle
Henry D McKnight
Oks
Frank C Sickles
Hi Reno
Okla, Attoroeya—Robert Treat Whitehouse, District Off Maine. Henry L. Stimeon
New York
Marshala
Stephen G Sharp Astern
Kentucky
Charlies
Brownwood
William P Cochran
Marble Falls
Samus
J Hott
Saint Jo
Virginia
Clinton W Hoge
Gate City
John B. Kimberly
Fort Monroe
Washington
John P MecGlinn
la Conner
Wisconsin
Ole K. Anderson
Superior
Mary
McAakill
Georgia
James Overstreet
Douglas
Oregon
W P
Pennebaker Woodburn
Dog fight allegation mars postmaster selection in Niles
In Niles Ohio Rep W Aubrey Thomas faces criticism after four recommended candidates for postmaster were rejected for alleged unfitness. D Degarmo a dry goods dealer chosen and under fire for reportedly attending a dog fight. Thomas protests to the President as the process continues despite referrals.
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Post-office Department
Congress
Niles
Ohio
W. Aubrey Thomas
Senator Dick
Thomas
D. Degarmo
Mass Meeting at Belasco Theater Adds Speakers on Russia Outrages
Additional speakers join the Belasco Theater mass meeting next Sunday to protest Jewish outrages in Russia. List includes U.S. Senator Thomas M Patterson, Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford, Senator Henry M Teller, Rep. Samuel W McCall, Rep. Charles E. Littlefield, Rep. Robert G Covington, Rep. William Gulzer, Rep. Reuben Q. Moon, Rep. Champ Clark, Rep. South Trimble, Rep. Henry Trainey, and other congressmen. Doors open at 7 with music during 7 to 8. no admission charge or reserved seats after 7:45. Reserved seats via William F Downey, Gene S Yoder, Cotter T Bride, William A Watson, William W Bride. Gov. Magoon postpones visit due to Canal Zone duty. will not sail to New York until January 21.
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Belasco Theater
Russia
Lst
Thomas M Patterson
United States
Colorado
Wendell Phillips Stafford
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Henry M Teller
Samuel W McCall
Congress
Massachusetts
Charles E. Littlefield
Maine
Robert G Covsing
Town
William, Gulzer
New York
Reuben Q. Moon
Pennsylvania
Champ Clark
Missouri
South Trimble
Cnongress
Kentucky
Henry Traine3
Ilnois
William F Downey
Gene S Yoder
Cotter T Bride
William A Watson
House of Representatives
William W Bride
Mothers Proclaim Quick Relief From Croup
An advertisement recounts a mother praising a home remedy for croup that provided instant relief within thirty minutes. The notice promotes Gowan’s Medical products from Durham North Carolina claiming to ease croup colds sore throats and pneumonia with a 1 dollar cure and a 25 cent croup size, available by mail.
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Lief
Gowan’s
Gowan Medical CO
Durham
N.C
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Delliver
Attentom
EEE
Schuele
Columbus
Bucklen
Congress Condensed
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Steenerson
General Land Office
Minnes
Lil
Fairbanka
Léliuokalant
Hawa
Marine Corps
Gorn
America
Urbana Wine CO
Urbane, N. Y
Panama Canal
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Mains
Senate Committee On Interoceants
Reyisons
Congreza
Joseph Bucklin Bishop
Charles 2 Magoon
Chairman Shoats
Shonts
Senate Committee
Commissionera
Shoats
Shants
Canal Commission
Engingar Stevens
Bosara
En-Gincere
W. B. Moses & Sons
F St
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Amus
Columbia
Whitney
Boston
Chicago
Chaungey Olcott
Theodore Burt Sayre
Sousa
Reu
National Ieuierg
Hlan & Erlanger
George Edwardes
London
Apollo Theater
L—Fe Opera
Veronique Ruth Vincent
Deniel Frohman
Lawrance D’orsay
Augustus Thomas
Knessel Quartet
Mozart
Smetana
Barodin
Earf
T Arthur Smith
Sanders & Staymen’s
Goldsborough
Arlington Hotel
Agile
Arthur Smith
D.F. Barringer
F Street
N. W
Magoon
Colon
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Canal Zone
Gowan
J. Biffin
Lasco Theatre
Lafayette
The
Theatrical Trust
Ben Greet
Macbeth
Merchant OF Yrnice
Arthur Rubinstein
ENABE
Sam
Les Shupert (Inc
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R B Smith
Reymond Hubbell
Shabrooke Christie
Jon Herbert
Chase
Wilfred Clarke
Theo
Prices Academy
Broadhurst and
Currie
Texas
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Buffalo Kernan
StarShow
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Nolan
White
Carney
Wagoner
Day
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Vinton
Jolly Grass Widows
Boston Symphony
Willy Hess
Wileard
Susan Metcalfe
Buffalo Jones
Columbia Theater
Yellowstone Park
Sdowa
Young Women , Christian Association
Southeast Corner
Twelfth
Business
Young Women's Christian Association
Lydia Marspatl
Alfred Reisenauer
Chopin
Liszt Schubert
Mendelasoha
Philplus Tickag
Droopsafe
Fa Ave
Droops
Rat
Lalit
St. NW
Fulton’s
Ninth Street N. W
Morey
Paw Seapr
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