Impeachment trial opens as Chief Justice swears Senate
Impressive ceremony marks the start of the impeachment proceedings against Judge Charles Swayne. Chief Justice Fuller administers the oath to Senators while House managers prepare at the bar. Platt of Connecticut presides as President Pro Tempore Frye steps aside due to illness. The Senate names a committee to invite the Chief Justice to administer the oath and the trial commences with solemn ritual.
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Senate Impeachment Steps In Judge Awayne Case
Congress reports a Senate impeachment step for Judge Charisse Awayne of Florida with swearing in of senators, House managers presenting articles, and a summons for Judge Swayne. Friday next awaited for appearance. House discusses District of Columbia appropriation and salary debates for Washington teachers and police.
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Florida
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Connecticut
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate Holds Impeachment Trial For Judge Swayne Briefly
The Senate sat for the Judge Swayne impeachment trial with Mr Platt urging Senators to remain at their seats. A House-notified summons was issued directing Judge Swayne to appear before the Senate bar, with the trial expected to last from ten days to a month after it begins. Swayne is in Wilmington, Del, as officers prepare to serve the summons.
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Statehood Debate and Territorial Admissions Diversion
The Senate resumed consideration of the Statehood bill with McCumber defending admission for four territories while dueling with Beveridge over territorial qualifications. Also covered were Hawaii salaries for officials, DC crime data requests, railroad stockholder lists, immigration commission support, Navy Yard delays on the battleship Connecticut, and an expanded Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Ways to Aid Shipping and the Discriminating Duty Debate
Senator Gallinger defends the Merchant Marine Commission stance on discriminating duties, noting hearings across ports showed mixed sentiment. He explains the difficulty of abrogating treaties, potential foreign retaliation, and the need to balance duties with the vast free list of nondutiable imports to avoid price shocks for consumers.
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Government naval reserves kept by quotas tied to shipping
The passage notes federal policy tying naval reserve duties to foreign trade and ship quotas, suggesting one ton in three of American shipping or one ship in three would carry the burden, while a majority of the commission proposes applying the same rules to all ships meeting the volunteer and government retirement requirements.
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Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Diplomatic and Consular Bill
The House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill totaling 2,107,047 dollars, up 78,718 from last year and below the State Department estimates by 166,180. New postings include a Roumania and Servia mission. raises affect several ministers and secretaries including Li beria and Turkey. consular salaries set at multiple posts with raised general clerk hire and contingency funds.
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Army Bill in Senate Sets Changes on Office Named by Gov Brodie
The army appropriation bill moves to the Senate after approval by the House committee led by Mr Proctor. Increases cover pay for line officers travel allowances for discharged enlisted men and extra service pay for Philippine Scouts. A substitute redefines vacancies in the Record and Pension Office requiring captain appointments. Military commissions and courts martial are provided. No new posts without War Secretary and Congressional action. Steamship transport restrictions are adjusted to require congressional consent before disposal.
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Bills Pass the House in First Hour Omnibus Actions
The House, led by Speaker Cannon, disposed of measures in a swift first hour and named conferees Mahon Otten and Sims to handle the omnibus claims bill. Action included bridge authorizations for Red River at Shreveport Louisiana and Calumet River in Cook County Illinois, lands to Oklahoma A and M College, extended Missouri River bridge completion near Oacoma South Dakota, and making Norwalk Connecticut a subport of entry.
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President nominates Blair for Dalby land register
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate the nomination of Albert H Blair for register of the land office at Dalby Kent Also several naval promotions were confirmed by the Senate in executive session A G Stewart B Croan Greg Anderson and others named for various posts in Porto Rico Yaquins Alaska and Oregon committees bills and transport service inquiries dominated a busy session
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Senate Debate Probes Santo Domingo Pact Inquiry
The Senate discussed Senator Bacon's resolution seeking inquiry into the government Santo Domingo agreement. Lodge moved to refer the matter to Foreign Relations. debate touched on executive session, protocol versus treaty, and the prerogatives of the Senate, with prompt committee consideration promised.
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Rio Grande irrigation bill advances in House committees
The House Foreign Affairs committees considered Representative Smith of Texas and Delegate Rodey of New Mexico on a plan for an international Rio Grande dam at Eagle New Mexico and water distribution to Texas and New Mexico. Mexico agrees to the arrangement, which should resolve Mexican claims. Estimated construction cost is 7 million dollars for the dam and irrigation works serving about 185000 acres, including 25000 acres in Mexico.
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Fishermen Enter Plea in Newfoundland Treaty Talks
Maine and Massachusetts fishermen met with President Roosevelt to urge changes to the Hay Bond treaty with Newfoundland. Senators Lodge Crane Hale Burleigh Littlefield and Representatives Gardner and Gardner arranged the talks, details kept private. The dispute centers on allowing fish imports and the treaty’s terms.
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Railroads and the Gulf Contrast in Rate Legislation
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes a key risk in proposed railway rate laws: possible bias against Gulf ports New Orleans Galveston and Mobile while Eastern ports gain. It discusses House bills by Townsend and Esch and President Jacksons concern over speedily enacted rate regulation with aims to curb railroad power.
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New Rate Making Plan in House to Regulate Freight Schedules
Representative Shackleford of Missouri introduces a bill in the House to regulate railroad rate making. The measure empowers the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix new rates when existing ones are unreasonable and places private freight cars and car lines under ICC control with an appeals court.
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A True Life Preserver Promises Health At 101
Mrs Elizabeth Walker aged 101 of Rumford Rhode Island praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a true life preserver. She credits regular use with improved appetite energized digestion nerves and heart strength and says it helps her discharge duties without fatigue. The ad touts the tonic as a safeguard against old age and guarantees testimonials.
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