Brownsville Inquiry Battle in Senate Ends in Defeat
The Senate defeated substitutes and passed to the Military Affairs Committee a plan to investigate the Brownsville affair without judging the President’s legality. Mallory and Foraker clashed as Republicans split on authority, with McCumber Culberson and Teller among those voting to table. The committee will convene to map witnesses after addressing Navy and Military Academy bills.
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Brownsville
Senate
Inez
Mallory
Foraker
Bressis
la Follette
McCumber
Warner
Teller
Tillman
North Dakota
Culberson
Messrs. Blackburn
Darel
Republican Party
Dts
Milittary Academy
Anly
Cme
Senate Passes Brownsville Compromise Resolution
The Senate approved the Republican compromise on the Brownsville affair without a formal vote. Amendments by Mallory Culberson and McCumber were rejected. Debate touched on Senator Smoot and legal powers of the President, with plans to audit Senate expenditures and continue the inquiry into the Brownsville incident.
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Senate
Brownsville
Mallory
Culbernon
McCumber
Boutherland
Wak
Smoot
Beveridge
Tillman
Auy
Tennessee
Mr. Carmack
South Carolina
Senator Stone
Foraker
Massachusetts
Ohio
White House
Kean
Prayer at opening session urged liberal river policy
Chaplain Couden led a prayer at the House of Representatives opening that listeners called a moving plea for more liberal action by the Rivers and Harbors Committee. He asked God to ease the Ohio River flood victims losses and sought legislative means to avert such calamities in the future.
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Couden
House of Representatives
Committee On
Patents Held by Officials Spark House Action
Rep. Smith of Iowa introduced a joint resolution calling on the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to investigate and report which government officers or employees hold patents on inventions or production processes used by the United States. The measure seeks to determine how such patents may affect costs or hinder government use of patented articles or processes.
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House
Smith
Iowa
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Congress
United States
Agriculture panel backs ending free seed program
The House Committee on Agriculture yesterday recommended discontinuing free seed distribution by Congress. It will advise redirecting the usual 250000 dollars from the agricultural appropriation bill toward buying rare seeds for distribution by the Department of Agriculture.
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House Committee On Agriculture
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Senate commends Carmack for Brownsville speech in Tennessee
Special to The Washington Post Nashville Tenn Jan 22 The Tennessee house unanimously adopted a resolution thanking Senator Carmack for his Brownsville affair speech and praising him as the ablest exponent of Southern sentiment in Congress. Also notes Calder bill to regulate common carriers and Rivers and Harbors bill progress. Scroggy bill for Grant monument. Culberson bill to prohibit cotton futures information transmission.
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Washington Post
Nashville, Tenn
Tennessee House of Representatives
Senator Carmack
Congress
Culberson
Defends Reed Smoot Denies Polygamy Charges
Senator Sutherland defends Reed Smoot against polygamy charges and asserts four anti Smoot witnesses are discredited. He says Utah extremists exist on both sides, praises Smoot’s record as clean, and urges punishment if he violated laws or pledged allegiance to any power above the U S government. He notes polygamy is largely abandoned by the church and millions of Mormons oppose new marriages.
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Sutherland
Smoot
George Sutherland
Utah
Reed
Senate
Sutherland Denier
Mormon Church
Church
United States
Festo
Titah
Spain
Sutherlang
Blayden
Slayden
Urge Anti-Consumption Bill Reported to Senate by Civic Center
The Civic Center Council presents a petition to the Senate urging passage of Senate bill 70d. Howard Alien Fay and Henry J. Haring signatories request cases of consumption be reported to the health department like other contagious diseases and call for free examinations. They argue Washington lacks adequate TB facilities.
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Civic Center
Senate
Gallinger
Council of the Civic Center
Howard Alien Fay
Henry J. Haring
Heart Department
Washington
Congress urged to fund three powder plants nationwide
Peoria manufacturer R. Waddell told the House Appropriations Committee that Congress should allocate 9 million dollars to build three powder plants in different regions. He proposed government control of the Bernadou Converse smoke less powder patent and licensing by the government to potential manufacturers. The Duponts currently produce smoke lacas powder under this patent. The President approved a joint resolution allowing temporary leaves of absence for homestead settlers.
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Congress
R. &. Waddell
Peoria
Wos
House Committee On Appropriations
Duponts
Eee
Pay of Postal Employees Proposed Increases
First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock urged salary raises for post office officers and clerks and for letter carriers to cover higher living costs. He testified before the House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, providing data and estimates of funds needed. His plan calls for 3,000,000 dollars for officers and clerks and 2,000,005 dollars for letter carriers, with no final committee decision yet.
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Hitchcock
House Committee On
Hattchcock
John Joseph Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
House
United States
Jon” Cannon
Clark seeks $100,000 for Washington playgrounds
Representative Champ Clark of Missouri revived hopes for a congressional appropriation to purchase playgrounds in the District for school children. He introduced a bill to set aside $100,000 for that purpose, being the sole dissenting voice in the district appropriation debate and facing likely smooth passage.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Firm for Gatun Dam Site Chief Engineer's Uncompromising View
Isthmian Isthmus chief engineer Stevens declares he would approve Gatun dam plans if paying for the project himself. He says borings at Gatun show possible three locks within 100 feet by 1,000 feet, with foundations on firm rock. Senate Interoceanic Canal Committee reviews his letter amid questions on soft rock foundations.
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Stevens
Isthmian Gann
Gatun Dam
Interoceanic Canal Committee
Senate
Millard
Shonts
Canal Commission
Gatun
Morgan
Phon
Senator La Follette Seeks Withholding Of Mineral Lands
Wisconsin Senator La Follette introduced a Senate bill to withhold from all entry any public lands known to hold coal graphite or oil and gas. The measure authorizes surface land entry and licenses for mineral work with government royalty, restricts common carriers and carrier officers from licensees, outlines inspection rules, and bans child and female labor. The bill, prepared with detail and approved by the President and Interior Secretary, was referred to the Public Lands Committee.
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Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Committee On Public Lands
Pennsylvania Rep Seeks Full Pension Pay Reform
Representative Suze of Pennsylvania announced plans to oppose abolishing nine of the current eighteen U S pension agencies and to push paying all pensions from Washington. He argues economy favors a single national payout, while Dalzeil contends all agencies should go if any are cut.
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Suze
Pennsylvania
United States
House Committee On Appropriations
Dalzeil
Washington
Bill to Enforce Card Tax Seeks Tax on Manufacturers
Representative Payne chairman of the Ways and Means Committee introduced a bill to amend a tariff act to fix a tax on playing cards. Citing a Southern District of New York ruling, the bill aims to stop evasion by manufacturers and require payment of the tax.
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Payne
Committee On Ways and Means
House
Thomas
New York
Senate panel backing Panama Railroad abolition bill
The Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals approved a favorable report on Senator Morgan's measure to dissolve the Panama Railroad organization and place the line under the Isthmian Canal Commission's direct oversight.
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Panama
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Morgan
Isthmian Canal Commission
Retirement of National Bank Notes Proposal
Representative Fowler introduced a bill to amend the national banking act to permit retiring up to fifteen thousand nine hundred four dollars of national bank notes monthly, replacing the current three million dollar limit. Credentials of Senators Presented in Senate yesterday include William Alden Smith of Michigan to succeed Gen. Alger and William P. Frye of Maine.
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National Bank
Fowler
Committee On Banking and Currency
Cesterday
William Alden Smiths
Michigan
Gen. Alger
William P. Frye
Maine
Senate
Consular Bill Passes as Longworth Pleads for Better Quarters
A House debate over the diplomatic appropriation bill touches on consular appointments, living costs, and ambassador salaries. Longworth urges $600,000 for improved quarters and pay, while Mann and others defend thrift and nonpartisan aims. The measure passes alongside the military academy bill with adjournment at 4:20.
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Mann
Longworth
United States
Congress
England
Second Hague conference urged to secure world peace
Representative Bartholdt recalls inspiring night in St Louis and explains how a second Hague conference evolved from a 1904-05 resolution. He notes the Interparliamentary Congress backed a plan for a permanent international congress and compulsory arbitration treaties. The aim is to have The Hague tribunal first settle disputes before any war, reducing armed conflict. The article also touches on other Capitol items, including a Tennessee deputy marshal's murder compensation bill.
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Francis Emory Warren
Wyoming
Senate
New England
Massachusetts Volunteers
Port Hudson
Warren
Brownsville
Hague
Bartholdt
St. Louis
Russia
The
Interparliamentary Congress
Barthold
Roosevelt
Agkance
London
the Hague
Moonshine Arrest and Legal Battle in Haskine County
Larkin hunted a moonshiner in the mountains near Haskine County and fatally shot the suspect after a difficult capture. He faced two trials. the first ended in a hung jury and the second in acquittal. Later he sued the government for 1700 dollars for lost time and attorney fees. The House reduced the claim to 600 dollars and allowed that amount.
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Haskine County
Larkin
Senator Gallinger Proposes Amendments to District Bill
In the Senate yesterday Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire offered two amendments to the District appropriation bill. The first would allocate 10000 dollars for grading Albemarle street east from Connecticut avenue to Broad Branch road. The second requires that all land for public highways be opened for public use and directs commissioners to remove artificial obstructions not authorized by law from such land promptly. The second amendment responds to protests from property owners about obstructions on Sixteenth street extended.
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Gallinger
New Hampshire
Senate
Albemarle Street
Connecticut Avenue
Broad Branch Road
Sixteenth Street
Date for Peace Conference Plans Discussed in Berlin
Berlin reports Prof. de Martens envoy to Emperor Nicholas and Ambassador Tower met to map the peace conference. The inquiry seeks views of the United States and South and Central American states, with Washington to approve or disapprove any proposition. Washington favors a date in May or June.
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Berlin
Jean
de Martens
Emperor Nicholas
Tower
United States
Washington
Europe
Prof
Americans Presented to Kaiser at Berlin Palace Reception
Berlin. An annual reception at the palace drew more Americans than usual before the Emperor and Empress. Guests included Mrs. John T. Drexel of Philadelphia Miss Grace McMillan Jarvis of Detroit granddaughter of Senator McMillan and Miss Elizabeth Agnew daughter of Franklin Rowells Agnew of Pennsylvania. The crush was heavy with some guests waiting two hours for carriages. The Emperor conversed with Professor da Sartens and other diplomats after the reception.
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Berlin
Jan
Palace
Mia
John P. Wisser
John T. Drexel
Philadelphia
Grace McMillan Jarvis
Detroit
Senator McMillan
Elizabeth Agnew
Franklin Rowells Agnew
Pennsylvania
Annual Charity Ball for Children’s Hospital Tonight in Willard Hall
A charity ball for the Children’s Hospital takes place tonight January 23 1907 in the Willard Ballroom. Tickets including supper are 3.00 dollars. Prominent patrons and a floor committee of military officers and society leaders are listed among organizers and supporters.
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Lin
New Willard
Willard
Alger
Lodge
Aoki
Mow Mas
Mea
Andenried
Metcatt
Mra Becon
Mire. McCawies
Bre
Barney
Mra
McLean
Bonaparte
TM. Murray
Mca
Brewer
Nahe
Campheny
Oliver
Afra. Glover
Aisa Patten
Crane
Airs
D.C
M.D. Scott
Foraker
Mra. Shonts
Hale
W. A. Slater
Haring
Soren
Hauge
Town
Nes. Babson
Mme
Ven Exide
Holmes
Baroness von Stern
Jennings
Wadeworth
John G. Johnston
Airs. Wetmore
Mra. Kean
Huntington Wilson Agard
B McGuire Pres
J. F. Leech
AB Bates
Mre
Moxex
C. C. Qiaver
McCauley
W. H. Boeke
Misa Mae McCauley
Wastcoet
Merriam
Misa Davidge
C. H. Davis
J. J. Myers
H. Deland
Wac Mearns
Elkins
Noble
Stix
Prank Ettis
Rost Perry
T. B. Gale
John D. Patten
T. T. Gat
J. ¥. Rodgers
Mra Gherardi
W. A Cepps
C. H Campbell
F. E. Chapin
We Crozier
Allerton ‘Cashman
Sherword Cheney
Spencer Cosby
T Hos. Claytor
Judge Clabaugi
W. 8. Cowles
J.T. Crabbs
Senor Bolbino Devales
Henry £. Davie J
Mesan Hauthern
Wm. Corcoran Hi
J.M. Hayden
Col
TW. Hears
W. B. Hibbs
George Howard
FL Buldekoper
Huldekoper
Richard Hooker
Pp. Hammond
Chandler Hale
Bext Hussey
Paul’ E. Johnson
Perry Johnson
C. T. Jewill
Victor Kai Mmann
Edward McLean
Edward “McCauley
Joan J. Merriam
Wm C.” Mc Tew
For McCoy
Francia G Newlands
M. E. Olmetead
Peachy
Myron M. Parker
R .W W. Parker
Arthur Peter
Francs B. Poe
Edmund Pendleton
H.R. Petry
A de Parr
John H. Poote
C. H Woodhull
Capt Nathan Wyeth
JF. Wilkins
H Ho Wescott
C B Wilson
Win Wheatles
E. B Wals
Thos. F. ‘Waleh
R.C. Wilkins
Herbert Wadsworth
W. A Whitaker
H. H Ward
W. H Raples
W. A. Mearns
J. Garfinkle
W. H. Moses
Charlee E. Bercy
J. Whitmore
T. J. Home
J. H. Small, Jr
H.B. Doale
John Dusiep
Dy Frye
Frank Leech
JF. Mitchell
3D Morgan
J Richardson
AL Slivell
J. 8. Wellington
RM Kauffmann
J. 2
Granger
WF. Gude
Z. D. Blackistone
T. Fer
BW Henderson
N. T. Burchell
Mr Uris
Mr. Ewing
J C. Walker
George Oyster
Dr. Sterling Hudin
James F. Oyster
Alexander Britton
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Harry Plater
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Lawrence Grossmith
Lew Fields
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Grace Gartner
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Mayelte Amuzement Co
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