Senate Plea of Innocence by Mitchell in Oregon Land Fraud Case
Senator Mitchell delivered an emotional verified denial of a federal indictment on the Senate floor. He asserted no conspiracy with officials to defraud the United States and denounced charges as false while signaling intent to seek Senate investigation after trial. Senator Fulton sat with him as the scene drew mixed public and congressional reactions.
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Senator Mitchell Explains Land Cases Amid Impeachment Debate
In a crowded Senate session, Mitchell recounted affidavits and an alleged agent’s role in special consideration of twelve homestead entries tied to Mrs. Watson. He said no personal gain occurred and asserted no fraud knowledge until years later, while debates on impeachment press on.
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Register
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William Galloway
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Senator Denies Charges and Defends Integrity in Senate
The senator declares he is innocent and asserts his right to a full Senate investigation into all charges. He emphasizes a long career of integrity as a senator and lawyer and argues that unproven accusations should not erode his public service. He condemns the government and press for portraying his actions as misconduct.
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Burton Wants Return Fails As Senators Balk
In Topeka on January 17, resolutions urging United States Senator Joseph R. Burton to resign were sent to state committees, effectively killing them. A movement to allow Burton to keep his seat during the session drew little support from Kansas lawmakers, with most senators disapproving and warning it could trigger a broader inquiry. Senator Mitchell of Oregon suggested he would not occupy a seat, signaling leniency toward Burton and Mitchell amid pending indictments. Kansas delegation said the resignation request would not pass.
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Nominations for federal offices announced by the President
The President sent to the Senate nominations for immigration commissioner James Lewis as surveyor general of Louisiana and other posts at Pierre and Aberdeen. The Senate confirmed several posts including John Adams as receiver of public money at Aberdeen and a Western Tennessee district judge. Also named were postmasters and land office receivers in multiple states.
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Birmingham
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Island of Forta
Fico
Charles A. Willard
Minnesota
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Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands
Bryson P. Biair
Montreao
Colo
Lon &. Foote
Hugo
Frederick ©. Parkins
Durango
Daniel Li. Sheets
Qorango
Amendments to Philippine Bill discussed in Senate
Senator Lodge explained Hoare amendments to the Philippine bond and railroad bill noting two key provisions on railroad earnings distribution and an appeal to the insular Supreme Court in government interests cases. Platt introduced extradition bill. Post Office funding item covers reimbursement to C. Van Cott for salary paid to H. Clay Gras.
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Debated Impeachment of Judge Swayne Cited Pardee Letter
Surviving fragments show supporters and opponents in the Florida case. Judge Don A. Pardee of New Orleans sends a confidential letter to Gen Grosvenor arguing a Republican House should not impeach Judge Swayne. Pardee stresses political motives and district changes aimed to punish him, urging careful merits review.
Impeachment Debate Over Judge Pardee Letter
The House clash centers on Judge Pardee letter read to lawmakers and Grosvenor and Palmer spar over the construction of the expense statute. Cochran defends impeachment aims while warning of a constitutional crisis as the judiciary is scrutinized.
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Debate Over Judge Swayne Impeachment Proceedings
Lawmakers debated impeachment articles against Judge Swayne, examining use of a railroad company car, contempt proceedings against Davis and Belden, and political overtones. Supporters argued the record matched peers. critics called the move political. The discussion extended from morning into evening with adjournment at 6 26.
Change Date of Session Bill Would Convene Congress in March
Representative Williams of Massachusetts introduced a bill to convene Congress on the first Monday after March 4 each year with the law to take effect March 6, 1905. Livingston of Georgia warned opposition lies with those going to Europe who won’t return before October. He argued the measure would equalize sessions and aid scrutiny of appropriation bills, noting an extra session would occur before the next Congress. He criticized the March 4 inaugural date as weather impractical for travelers. A separate freight-rate proposal by Shackleford seeks a national freight classification to be published Jan 1 1906 by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Pueblo, New Mexico delegates travel to seek Congressional action against territorial taxation of their properties. The House committee on Post Offices and Post Roads reported the post office appropriation bill at 9190 781 983.
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