Lodge Defends Policy as Roosevelt Seeks No Candidacy
Senator Lodge urged that President Roosevelt will not seek renomination and praised his restraint amid debates over Morocco and Santo Domingo. He argued the United States must oppose foreign control of Caribbean ports and reaffirmed Monroe Doctrine limits while supporting the Algeciras Conference participation.
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Lodges
Senate
Massichusetts
Morocco
Algec
Titorreal
Roose
Santo Domingo
Lodres Argu
Bacon, Tillivan
Newlands
Lodge
Ark
Algeciras
Jodge
United Stats
Westeon
Ife
Panama Canal
Bacon
United States
Caribbean
Senate debates Santo Domingo and Moroccan policy
The Senate spent nearly two hours debating the administration's actions in Santo Domingo and participation in the Moroccan conference. Lodge defended the President's course, arguing for peace and caution against annexation, while others urged Senate prerogatives over treaties and criticized executive overreach. Secretary Money and Mr Seller signaled further debate on Dominican and Moroccan issues.
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Senate
Santo Domingo
Lodge
Money
Re Lodge
Cuba
Dominican
American Hemisphere
United States
Mi ‘Eer
Mr Lodge
Executive Department
Santos Domingo
Congress
Seller
Muner
Bids Opened to Supply Government Printing Office Paper
The Joint Committee on Printing opened bids yesterday for supplying the Government Printing Office with paper for the coming year. Thirty three bidders competed across schedules including book ledger and plate paper, with total value near $600,000 and competition tight in book printing paper. Lowest bids ranged from 8 to 38 cents per pound for 146,500 reams, and 10,400 pounds of plate paper drew 10 to 11 cents per pound. Awards expected next week.
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Government Printing Office
Joint Committee On Printing
Brtatol Board
Platt Proposes Resolution to Protect Niagara Waters
Senator Platt introduces a joint resolution to preserve Niagara Falls waters and study diversion and flow reductions. It authorizes the President to appoint four commissioners to meet British counterparts and report findings. Expenses are fixed at 20000 dollars and the measure goes to Foreign Relations.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara
Platt
Great Britain
Committee On Foreign Relations
Favorable Senate committee report on repeal of Timber and Stone Act
The Senate Committee on Public Lands reported favorably on measures repealing the Timber and Stone Act. The act would let the Interior Secretary sell timber cutting rights on public lands valuable for timber, and sell lands whose main value lies in marble and stand deposits. Provisions likely join the Hansbrough bill as amendments.
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Senate Committee On Public Lands
Secretary of the Interior
Hansbrough
Dominican Treaty Cleared for Senate Vote Next on Pines Pact
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the Isles of Pines treaty and set the stage for quick action on the Santo Dominican convention. It hinges on at least four Democrats voting in favor, with Republicans likely backing the measure. If it fails, supporters may pursue a joint resolution to achieve ratification amid a likely lengthy fight.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Isles of Pines
Lodge
Congress
Thompson Nominated and Confirmed by Senate for Various Posts
The Senate confirmed numerous nominations in executive session including David E Thompson as Ambassador to Mexico and a long list of postmasters and appointees across states such as Arkansas Kansas Connecticut Iowa Maine Michigan Nebraska New Jersey New York North Dakota Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Utah Wisconsin and more. The action names many individuals with varied duties reflecting a broad confirmation slate.
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Senate
David E Thompson
Nebraska
Mexico
John Albus, Jr
St Joseph
Mio
Charles W Clarke
Kansas
Tiny
Arkansas
William P. Jones
Batesville
James C Ruseeli
Camden
Bryant W Ford
Mammoth Springs
Walter E Dodson
Springdale
California
Frank P Church
Sian
Leandro Totorado
William H Davie
Florence
Richard G. Dalton
la Junta
Homer Ho Grefton
Maniton
Connecticut
Frederick I. Gaylord
Ansonia
Iowa
Henry E Bolinger
Aston
Charles A Merrill
Nora Springs
John H Kolthoff
New Hampton
John W Nyce
Caldwell H M Clark
Centralia
Melville H Sopher
Horton
John H. Dyans
Libaal
David D Beck
Scott Henry M Stewart
Hutchinson
Alphous
K Rodgers
Topeka
George L Barnes
Frankfort
Wiliam
King
Pineville
Maine
Ablai H Jones
Wilton
Arthur T Moor
Tarmington
Massachusetts
George F Bourne
Lenor
Frank Whiting
Plainville
Michigan
Charles H Castle Amada
John T Owens
Edwin S Pickett
Fairfield
Marcellus T. Hussey
Guilford
Maryland
Herry A Carro
Hmyre de Grace
Ata Hepner
Sykesville
Charles L. Hammond
Quincy
Edgar J Whelpley
Salem
New York
Charles V Nye
Harrisville
Stephen D Boyce
Pat Jervis
Edward J Lewis
Saugerties
Pennsylvania
D Wealey Keeler
Doyleston
Vermont
Orrin H Jones
Wilmington
J HH McPherson
Paragould
John Havers
Hot Springs
Walter H Metcalf
Sawtelle
Thomas H Selvage
Eureka
Idaho
Hugh Cramer
Harley
Indiana
Martin V Starr Goshen
Sherman L Keach
Bedford
George D Taylor
Worthington
Indian Territory
George B. Roderick
Holdenville
W R Prewitt
Onawa
Minnesota
Frederick A. McVicar
Grand Rapids
Miescuri
Emory H Brant
Maysville
Thomas Francis
Hewler
Roy A
Richmond
Wausa
Cyrus
Winter
Wakefield
New Jersey
Robinson Ja M Chase
Nutley
Ohio
Plymton Seabarger
Shelby
Oklahoma
E E Darrow
Pond Creek
Tennessee
H A Warden
Bristol
Joseph W. Howard
Greenville
Texas
John J Stevens
San Antonio
B. Lm Sreon Martin
Virginia
Einstein East
Radford West Virginia
George E Bare
Alderson
Sire
Willey Hinton
William A. Mason
Philipps
Wisconsin
William B .Tsthamer
la Crosse
Darwin Sperry
President nominates wide set of federal appointees to Senate
The President transmitted numerous nominations across Treasury Interior State and other offices, naming collectors of customs in Michigan and Texas, receivers of public moneys at Leadville and more. Nominations include consuls in Rio de Janeiro and Hangchow, and various appointed officials in states from New York to California and territories, with a broad roster of named individuals and districts.
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Senate Treasury
Collectors of Customs
Walter I. Lille
Michigan
James J Haynes
Corpus Christi
Tex
Robert W. Down
Saluria
Tex Interior
Leadville
Calo
Lucius Q Hobbs Waer—Hetired
Col Frank Thorp
Artillery Corpu
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
George H Anderson
Ilinois
Edward B. Walker
New York
Burslem
England
Albert H Michelson
Massachusetts
Turint
Italy
Rosa R Brattain
Washington
Hangchow Chine
Isle of Pines Treaty Favored Report by Senate Panel
The Isle of Pines treaty to relinquish title to Cuba in exchange for U S coaling and naval rights was ordered reported with a minority dissent by Senator Morgan. The majority says Article 3 protects U S citizens owning property there who may stay or leave with full rights while subject to applicable laws. Opposition cited lack of schools and roads but supporters argue protections and investments remain secure.
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Cuba
Morgan
Senor Quesada
United States
Isle of Pines
Senate
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge Bill Indorsed by Southern Lumbermen
New Orleans January 24 The Southern Lumber Manufacturers Association endorsed the Lodge bill now before Congress to reform the consular service and to place it on a business basis. A standing committee was to coordinate with other lumber groups and Yale University was urged to receive a $159,000 endowment for a chair of practical lumbering.
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New Orleans
Southern Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Resolutions Committee
Yale University
Root
Clark Bill Seeks Statue for L Enfant in Washington
Senator Clark of Montana introduced a bill to erect a statue to Enfant in the District. Another measure calls for reorganization of the Metropolitan police. Senator Gorman backs a bill allowing Spa Springs and Iretta Railroad to extend its line into the District from Prince George County. The route begins at Bladenaburg road and Maryland avenue.
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Clark
Montana
Peres
Gorman
Spa Springs
Iretta
Prince George County
Bladenaburg Road
Baltimore and Washington Turnpike
Fifteenth
Maryland Avenue
Foster Bill Would Tweak Chinese Exclusion Law
Representative Foster introduced a bill to modify the Chinese exclusion act allowing merchants students and other qualified classes to enter without submitting to indignities alleged by the Chinese government. It would safeguard admission while restricting export of admitted Chinese and require immigration officials to show more consideration and protection.
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Foster
United States
Drainage Channel Proposal From New York To The Sea
Gustav Schwab of New York urged the House Committee on Rivers and Harbors to deepen the Coney Island channel to twenty feet and widen it to 600 feet. Chairman Burton said the plan requires preliminary study and a survey, with an appropriation yet to be decided this session.
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New York City
Gustav Schwab
New York
House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Coney Island
Burton
Philippines tariff bill seeks more favorable rates for American goods
The House Ways and Means Committee reported favorably on Chairman Payne's bill to reclassify American products for Philippine admission. It aims to grant the United States broader tariff advantages, especially for cotton fabrics, correcting a prior mismatch that allowed British cotton goods to enjoy better rates in some cotton textiles.
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House Committee On Ways and Means
Payne
United States
Philippines
Rate bill to be taken up next week in House
Following unanimous action by the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee on the railroad rate bill, Chairman Hepburn will not seek a special rule or set a vote date. The panel will not accept floor amendments without committee sanction and the measure should be considered after the Statehood bill and the urgent deficiency measure are resolved, likely mid next week.
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Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hepburn
Food Not Medicine Promises Gains From Scott Emulsion
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as essential nourishment for consumption patients, arguing rest, fresh air, and sunlight plus wholesome food aid recovery. It claims weight gain begins quickly, with patients sometimes gaining a pound in a week, and asserts emulsion helps stubborn cases. Scott & Bowne, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Gog
Pearl Street
New York
Contested Statehood Rule Divides House Debating Territory Plans
Insurgents and leaders clash over a rule to gag debate on admitting Oklahoma, Indian Territory, and two other territories as a single state. Highlighted rhetoric pits Mondell Grosvenor and Tawney against Williams, Smith, and Dalzell with partisan bids to shape future Senate representation and regional balance.
Statehood Debate and House Actions Highlight Oklahoma Territory Bill
The House debated Joint Statehood for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma Indian Territory amid party lines. Key figures including Mr Dalzell and Speaker Cannon backed expedient rules as factions cited taxation and rights opposition. An earlier vote set House organization, with distinctions over who would support the rule and how long the bill would stay before voting. A separate bill approved jury commissioners for Oklahoma, and a penalty bill for divulging confidential government info proposed five years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine.
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Tawney
Mark Smith
Arizona
Dalgell
Williams
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Mondell
New Mexico
Grosvenor
Wyoming
Paul
Damascus
Gen Grosvenor
Cannon
Gen. Grosvenor
Mondeill
Tinley
South Carolina
House
Dalzell
Wr Hamilton
Ati Rew
Arkansas
Mi Beall
Texas
North Carolina
Oklahomie
House Judiciary Committee
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Gr. Gaines
Mississippi
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Kentucky
Theodore Roosevelt
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West
Jones
Marcus A Smith
Appropriations Committee
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Republican Party
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Missouri
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Mr Dalzell
Mr Williams
Liebig
W. B. Moses & Sons
F St
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Sahara Desert
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OHN
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Christie MacDonald
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Blanche Devo
Babytone
Charles Vincent
Fall
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Daniel Frohman
Lawrance Dorsay
Augustus Thomas
Pawtuket
Charles Frohman
Mizpah
Esther
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Luscombe Scarelle
Columbia Mat
Chauncey Olcott
Theodora Burt Sayre
Charles Dillingham
Frank Daniels
Sergeant Brue
Young Buffalo, King of the Wild
Wes
Charles E Blaney
Marinee
Kernan
Jolly Grass Widows
Ezugfne Kernans
Washington Society
Clnning the
Honeycart Man
the International
Balt'more
Christian Endeavor Festival Chorus
Percy
Convention Hall
Ste
Jarthur
Salty’s An Bandere
Stayman
F Street
Jade
Dad Kneisel
Hird
Morart Smdtana
Barolinard Raff
Arthur Smid
Sander & Starmens
St.n.w
U B. Treasury
Lamon Residences
Adolf Glose
Johannes Miersch
Plano
14Th St
Virgil Clavier
C Street N.eb
Northwest
Georgia
Herndon Morsell
Francesco Lamperti
Milan
Boston
Ideal Caull
Vocal Studios
Tifternth
Iessone
Katie Wilson-Greene
Bloren
Edith Pickering
University of Music and Dramatic Art
Coronrts
Maxon
Thomas Evans Greene
Tepor Soldat
Fulton's
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