Lodge Defends Roosevelt Policy on Dominican Moorish Affairs
Senator Lodge delivered a lengthy defense of the Roosevelt administration's Morocco and Santo Domingo policy. He argued the president would not seek renomination, defended claims of nonviolating the Constitution, and urged that U S participation in the Algeciras conference was natural to protect commercial interests. He warned against European encroachment and asserted the need to prevent foreign powers from controlling Caribbean coasts and canal approaches.
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Santo Domingo
Lodge
Roosevelt
Tim
Washington
Lodges
Senate
Massichusetts
Morocco
Algec
Titorreal
Roose
Lodres Argu
Bacon, Tillivan
Newlands
Ark
Algeciras
Jodge
United Stats
Westeon
Ife
Panama Canal
Bacon
United States
Caribbean
Re Lodge
Cuba
Dominican
American Hemisphere
Mi ‘Eer
Mr Lodge
Executive Department
Santos Domingo
Congress
Seller
Muner
House
Gaines
Tennessee
Fearat
New York
Minnesota
Mr. Bede
Gr. Gaines
Bede
Mississippi
Mr Beds
Kentucky
Theodore Roosevelt
East
Dakota
New England
Gov Bradford
West
Senate Devotes Session to Santo Domingo and Moroccan Talks
The Senate spent nearly two hours debating the administration's Santo Domingo policy and Morocco conference. Lodge defended the President's actions, arguing the policy maintains peace and blocks annexation, while other senators warned against overstepping constitutional authority. Money to speak next, House rules limit amendments on a Statehood measure with final vote anticipated.
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Senate
Santo Domingo
Lodge
Money
Bids Opened For Government Paper Contracts In 600000 Valued
The Joint Committee on Printing opened bids from 33 firms for supplying the Government Printing Office with paper for the coming year. Total value around 600000, with strongest competition in book printing paper. About 146500 reams needed, bids from 8 to 38 cents per pound. Plate paper bids for 10400 pounds ranged from 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 introduced a joint resolution to preserve Niagara Falls waters and study diversions and water flow. It directs the President to appoint four commissioners to meet British counterparts and report findings. The commission is authorized with a $20,000 expense limit and referred to the Foreign Relations Committee.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara
Platt
Great Britain
Committee On Foreign Relations
Favorable Senate action on repeal of Timber and Stone Act
The Senate Committee on Public Lands reported favorably on measures to repeal the Timber and Stone Act. The plan authorizes the Interior Secretary to sell rights to cut matured timber on public lands where timber value exceeds agricultural value and to sell lands whose chief value lies in marble and stand deposits. Amendments to the Hansbrough bill are likely.
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Senate Committee On Public Lands
Secretary of the Interior
Hansbrough
Dominican Treaty Is Next For Senate Action
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee agreed to report favorably the Isles of Pines treaty paving the way for Santo Dominican convention work. Four Democrats must vote for ratification. without their support the measure likely fails, though Republicans plan to vote yes. Some senators caution about tying Cuba to local governance for Isle of Pines while others warn against dictating U.S. terms. The minority chose to present a separate report rather than push amendments now.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Isles of Pines
Lodge
Congress
Thompson's Senate Confirmation of Nominations
The Senate confirmed numerous nominations in executive session including David E Thompson as Ambassador to Mexico and a long list of postmasters and officials across states such as Arkansas Kansas California Connecticut Iowa Maine Michigan Nebraska New Jersey New York North Dakota Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Utah Wisconsin and more. The action solidifies appointments for diplomatic and postal service roles nationwide with names and locales spanning multiple regions.
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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 sends important nominations to Senate
The President yesterday sent the following nominations to the Senate across multiple federal departments. Treasury names include Walter Lille of Michigan and James Haynes of Corpus Christi. Interior lists Leadville receiver Lucius Hobbs and brigadier general Frank Thorp. State names George Anderson of Illinois and consuls Edward Walker New York and Albert Michelson Massachusetts. Other posts span New Jersey to California with numerous appointees in public service across regions and territories.
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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 favorably by a Senate Foreign Relations majority. A Morgan minority report seeks added protections for American investors on the island. The measure, previously blocked then recommitted, would maintain US citizens rights and belongings there under specified laws and protections.
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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 La Jan 24 important recommendations were adopted by the resolutions committee of the Southern Lumber Manufacturers Association at their annual session. They endorsed the Lodge bill before Congress to place the consular service on a business basis and urged cooperation with other lumber groups. They also urged endowment of the Yale chair of practical lumbering with 159000 dollars.
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New Orleans
Southern Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Resolutions Committee
Yale University
Root
Clark Bill Seeks Statue to Enfant in Montana Senate
Senator Clark of Montana introduced a bill for a statue honoring Enfant. Senator Peles also proposed reorganizing the Metropolitan police force. Senator Gorman backed a bill to authorize Spa Springs and Iretta Railroad to extend its line into the District, starting at Bladenburg road and following to fifteenth and H streets intersecting Maryland Avenue.
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Clark
Montana
Peles
Gorman
Spa Springs
Iretta
Prince George County
Bladenaburg Road
Baltimore and Washington Turnpike
Fifteenth
Maryland Avenue
Foster Bill Aims To Ease Chinese Exclusion Act
Representative Foster introduced a bill to modify the Chinese exclusion act allowing merchants students and other eligible classes to enter the United States without certain alleged indignities. The measure tightens protection for Chinese entrants and requires due process before deportation, promising more considerate enforcement after admission.
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Foster
United States
Drainage Channel Proposed From New York to the Sea
Gustav Schwab of New York urged the House Rivers and Harbors Committee to deepen the Coney Island channel to twenty feet and widen it to six hundred feet. Chairman Burton noted a preliminary study and survey would be needed, requiring an appropriation. The committee has not decided on funding for preliminary work 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 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 give the United States mass favorable tariff rates, notably correcting a misapplied rule that had British cotton goods receiving better rates than American textiles on some cotton fabrics.
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House Committee On Ways and Means
Payne
United States
Philippines
Rate Bill Probably Will Be Taken Up Next Week
In a unanimous committee vote, Interstate and Foreign Commerce approves the railroad rate bill and Hepburn will not seek a special rule or a House vote plan. Amendments from the floor require committee approval first. The measure should be taken up after Statehood and deficiency bills, likely mid next week.
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Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hepburn
Food Not Medicine Promotes Scott's Emulsion Use
An old public health ad extols rest, fresh air, sun, and plain food aided by Scott's Emulsion for consumption. It claims weight gain, even a pound from a bottle, as a sign of improvement and notes patients often respond within a week. Scott & Bowne, Gud Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Gog
Pearl Street
New York
Insurgent Split Over Statehood Rule In Congress
Lawmakers clash as Dalgell proposes a rule to force a vote on statehood for four territories. Debates pivot on amending power, party loyalty, and whether Oklahoma and Indian Territory should join New Mexico and Arizona as one or separate states. The hourlong exchanges mix sharp wit and constitutional argument amid partisan tensions.
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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
Willams
Willlams
Adams
Wisconsin
Adama
Guosvenor
Finley
New York
Payne
Senate
Bede
Adam Hede
Minnesota
Jones
Washington
Marcus A Smith
Appropriations Committee
Smith
Job
Amasa
Speaker
United States
Ohio
Grosevnor
Allegance
Republican Party
de Armond
Missouri
Kahn
California
Babcock
Nevada
Dalzell
Congress
Mr. Williams
Statehood Debate and House Proceedings Highlight Oklahoma Bill
The House debated joint statehood for Arizona and New Mexico with opposition from railroads and mining interests. Speaker Cannon supported the rule to keep the bill alive until voting later. A separate bill imposed five years in prison and a $5,000 fine for divulging confidential government information.
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Dalzell
Wu Majoriy
House
Cannon
Wr Hamilton
Arizona
New Mexico
Ati Rev
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Mi Beall
Texas
North Carolina
Oklahomie
House Judiciary Committee
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Castoria
Pan
Phompson
L’enfant
Shaw
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Mr Williams
Liebig
W. B. Moses & Sons
F St
Cor
NEW National Theater
Lmnendorf
Africa
Sahara Desert
Morrocsco
Spain
ATS
Sale
EVTRA
Newsboys
setHog. aZh
Chase
Politeal Deville
Dali Mats
OHN
Rice
Sally Cohen
Harry Yates
Burusqle
London
Das Harcour
Petute Comedien
de Soe
Les Bankirs
Aprice
Fagnant
Misery
Stuart Barnes
Majestic
Popluak
STAIR
Lo Down the Pike
Johnny
KOSH
INI
Bela
Theatre OF Washington
The
Theatrical Trust
Mats
Sat Sam S
Les Shuberts
Inw
Phos Q Seabrooke
Christie MacDonald
Joxzeph Herbert
Blanche Devo
Babytone
Charles Vincent
Fall
Anglin IF
Ameshe Ee
Princess Theatre 2
I RA
NEW National
Naan Aise
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 Blue
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
Adolf Glose
Johannes Miersch
14Th St
Virgil Clavier
C Street N.eb
Northwest
Georgia
Herndon Morsell
Francesco Lamperti
Milan
Boston
Ideal Caull
Vocal Studios
Vocal Studios 1420 Tifternthat
Iessone
Katie Wilson-Greene
Bloren
Edith Pickering
University of Music and Dramatic Art
Coronrts
Maxon
Thomas Evans Greene
Tepor Soldat
Grimes
Phosa Main
Stuchise Minna Heinrichs
Jacques Gran Vienne
Roanokest
Oscar Gareissen
Rochambeau
Tasary
Uth
D.F Barringer
Sireetn
Fulton's
Ninth Street N. W
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