Statehood Debate Ends as Oklahoma Bill Passes House
The House approved the joint Statehood bill by 194 to 150 after a listless debate. Insurgents faced 18 pledges to stay with the rebellion, with 23 of 43 opposing the rule voting against the measure. President Roosevelt and Speaker Cannon were cited as influencing factors as Arizona Delegate Marcus Aurelius Smith urged justice for territories. Towne of New York delivered his first speech in the House since returning to Congress.
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New York
Senate
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Lloyd
House
Swhey
Madden
Scrogey
Ellis
Tyndall
Webber
Hughes
Messrs
Cole
Capron
Hepburn
McGuire
Higgins
Kiepper
Brick and Powers
Kahn
Mondell
French
Smith
Webb
Adams
Wisconsin
Towne
Moon
Tennessee
Moya
Marcus Aurelius Smith
Arizona
Roosevelt
Cuba
Buck’ O'Neil
Indiana
Chinese Imperial Commission
Iowa
Maine
Arigona
New Mexico
Congress
Minnesota
Pee A Ope
Congress Condensed and Statehood Bill Debated in House
The report notes foreign attire dominating asiate cession and debate on Moroccan and Dominican issues. House passed Statehood plan admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state and New Mexico and Arizona as another. Republican rebels praised for standing against the bill. Swanson resignation presented. House adjourned to noon next day after approving janitorial staffing.
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Ok Jahome
Indian ‘Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
District Bill Proposes Poison Sale Regulation In Capital
A House District Committee hearing heard praise for a bill to curb indiscriminate poison and harmful drug sales in the District. Physicians and officials described it as thorough, with support from Health Officer Woodward and drug trade leaders. The session also touched on taxes on explosives, Long Bridge completion timing, bank reporting to the Comptroller, and a broad corporations bill drafted by Walter Clephane.
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House District Committee
M. G. Montier
Pharmacy Committee
The
Medical Society
George M. Kober
Robert L. Stone
D. Percy Hickling
Wrere
Woodward
S. L. Hilton
Frank C. Henry
District Retail Drug Association
H. EB. Kolusowski
National College of Pharmacy
4. T. Sowers
Long Bridge
Kline
Wiley
Walter C. Clephane
Gallinger
Clephane
District Bar Association
Admiral Sands Answers Hazing Questions Before Committee
Rear Admiral Sands, superintendent of the Naval Academy, told the House Naval Affairs Committee about hazing at Annapolis. He described milder pranks and severe acts, said authorities now control the situation, and urged legislation giving the superintendent power to mete out punishment for minor violations. He opposed dismissals for minor breaches and said no inquiry had been made into officer knowledge or tolerance of hazing.
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Sands
Naval Academy
Annapolis
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Efe
Bonaparte
Academy
Admiral Sands
Renzion
Bonaparte Proposes Navy Hazing Reform Bill
Secretary Bonaparte has sent a naval academy hazing reform bill to the House Naval Affairs Committee. It introduces graduated punishment, allows dismissal for disruptive midshipmen, with a chance to respond in writing before action, and permits courts martial with broad discretion. Hazing is defined as unauthorized authority causing cruelty or deprivation of rights or privileges.
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Bonaparte
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Academy
Senator Overman Seeks Commission to Probe World Markets
Senator Overman urged the Serrata Committee on Commerce to back a bill creating a government commission to study global market conditions and promote foreign demand for American goods, notably cotton. He cited low exports of manufactured products relative to total trade, a view also supported by Southern cotton manufacturers and allied industry leaders.
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Overman
Serrata Committee On Commerce
Farmer
Mclatrin
South Carolina
Jonakin
North Carolina State of Growers Association
Secretary Hutchinson
Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association
Filipinos Views Clash Over Philippine Policy in House
A correspondence between Representative Nicholas Longworth and Erving Winslow reveals sharp exchanges on U S Philippines policy. The Anti Imperialist League letters praise Longworth while Winslow defends Taft era actions and argues Filipinos may not yet be ready for self government.
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Longworth
Erving Winslow
Philippines
Winslow
Anti-imperialist League
Central Street
Boston
Nicholas Longworth
Senate
Crane
Congressional
John Fiske
Parddén
Washington, D. C
Eng
Mass
Philippine Islands
Philppine
Paina
Taft
Ayuntamiente
Tart
Fy Tinfair
Filipitto
United States
the Anti-Imperialst League
Philippine Memorial
Philippine Archipelago
Twain
Washington
Cate
Pan
Amerles
Philippin
Erving
D. Cc
Ballalase
Russa
Marble Hall
Svon
Ae Rapublic
Russia
House of Representatives
Demira
Philippine policy debate sparks anti imperialist feud
Nicholas Longworth rebuts critics of U S governance in the Philippines. He defends the current policy as vital for stability and uplift, labeling calls to abandon the islands as a grave national error. The letter responds to anti imperialist rhetoric and asserts congressional support for continued governance and reform.
Colcock Says Sugar Men Pooh-Poohed Around by Taft Fears
In a Senate Committee on the Philippines hearing, D. D. Colcock of the New Orleans Sugar Exchange accused Secretary Taft of pooh-poohing cane growers concerns over the Payne bill. He cited Col. Howards and Col. Coltan as likewise dismissive, and noted Taft gathered influential allies to mock the cane industry's stake while Louisiana grower S. A. Knapp opposed. Luke Wright to testify next.
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Senate Committee On the
Col. Coltan
Tatt
Coleock
Louisiana
A. Knapp
Lake Charles
Rico
Luke ‘Wright
Roosevelt Distributes Patronage Snubs Ohio and North Carolina
President Roosevelt angered Ohio and North Carolina Republicans by replacing senior editors and consuls. Pietro Cuneo loses Turin post to A. H. Michelson. Samuel MacArthur Taylor departs Glasgow for Richard Austin. Ohio Senators Foraker and Dick resist Austin's confirmation, likely opposing Michelson. In North Carolina Cyrus Frazier and Loula W. Grant named postmasters at Greensboro and Goldsboro, despite local organization opposition and Blackburn’s clash over district appointments.
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Roosevelt
Ohio
North Carolina
Turin
Italy
Pietro Cuneo
Upper Sandusky
A. H. Michelson
Massachusetts
Foraker
Samuel MacArthur
Taylor
Glasgow
Richard Austin
Tennessee
Brownlow
House
Blackburn
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Senate
Gowan's Pneumonia Cure Endorsed For Lung Ailments
An old advert claims Gowan's Pneumonia Cure can heal coughs colds croup pneumonia and lung troubles overnight. Testimonies from D H White and L Roberta reflect relief from severe coughs and pneumonia after using the remedy.
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Gowan
Owan
D. H
Burlington
N. c
Thompson
Raleigh
Bretndt
Gowan Medical
Parhem
N.C
Senator Money Defends Santo Domingo Policy in Senate Critique
Senator Money of Mississippi denounces the administrations foreign policy and argues the Santo Domingo treaty was executed without Senate consent while criticizing Algeciras conference and urging caution on U S annexation moves. Heyburn supports annexation with cautionary notes as Tillman and Lodge push related measures. the session ends with executive action and adjournment.
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Mississippi
Heyburn
Santo Domingo
Roosevelt
Senate
Money
United States
Mir. Money
Algeciras
Spain
Hale
Europe
Morocco
Massachusetts
White House
Appointment of Wright Confirmed by Senate
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed nominations including Juke E H Wright of Tennessee as Ambassador to Japan and George Cabot Ward of New York as auditor of Porto Rico, with Oliver R W Robinson named receiver of public moneys at Los Angeles. Additional confirmations listed include customs collectors and postmasters for multiple districts and states.
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Northern Pacific Land Grant
Oregon
Washington
Anderson
S. C
Sheridan
Wyo
Heyburn
Senate
Wyoming
Idaho
Carter
Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Juke Eh.wright
Tennessee
Japan
George Cabot Ward
New York
Porto Rico
Oliver R. W. Robinson
Los Angeles
Cal
Collectors of Customs
Charles ©. Knowlton
Belfast
John B. Whelan
Detroit
Mich
Georgia
Lena Brimberry
Camilla
Willie A. Sheats
Monroe
John T. Stillwell
Montezuma
St. Parla
Clinton F. Henham
Harrison
Questmus P. Shaffer
Youngstown
Henry D. Weaver
Leetonia
William Bowen
Louisville
Reuben M. Hull
Salinevilla
David N. Harriman
West Mansfeld
South Carolina
Elizabeth A. 8
Mixon
Barnwell
George 8
Tillman resolution in Morris case dropped from calendar
An error by Senate staff placed the Tillman resolution on the calendar after it had been disposed of. The resolution sought a committee to investigate Mrs. Minor Morris's expulsion from the White House. It was laid on the table, defeating further action, and Republicans argued the title was offensive.
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Senate
Tillman
Minor Morris
White House
Alleged unfair treatment of Chinese in United States
Senator Tillman introduced a resolution directing the Committee on Immigration to investigate charges of unfair treatment of Chinese aliens traveling in the United States by immigration officers. The measure cites Chinese boycott links to U S policy and Wu Tingfang as a leader, as visiting Chinese dignitaries watched when immediate consideration was denied.
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Tillman
Committee On Immigration
United States
Immigration Service
Wu Tingfang
Chineas
Taft seeks coal lands in Philippines to mine for U S use
Secretary Taft explained a bill to purchase coal lands on Janda Island in the Batangas area for 350000 dollars to let the United States mine coal for eastern needs. Proposals include private leasing with a 10 percent above production cost sale to the U S and estimates claim 1.50 a ton, 160 years of supply. The day also saw Rep Fleeced of Virginia introduce a measure to buy the McLean property at Appomattox to erect tablets commemorating the surrender of Lee to Grant.
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Batan
Philippines
United States
Far East
Taft
House Committee On Insular Affairs
H. R. Wigmore
Fleeced
Virginia
McLean
Appomattox
Gen. Lee
Gen. Grant
Would Close At 4 O Clock Says Senator Money
Mississippi Senator Money plans a Senate bill to restore daily government department closing to 4 PM from 4 30 PM starting if he gains bureau chiefs support. He cites medical opinions that longer hours worsen nervous conditions, especially for women, and notes his own neuralgia while seeking further facts before introducing the measure.
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Senate
Money
Mississippi
Boeth
Congress
Immediate Relief Association Forms Among Agriculture Staff
The Department of Agriculture workers established an Immediate Relief Association to aid families of members upon death. George William Hill chaired meetings as temporary leader. a constitution was approved and officers were elected. Secretary James Wilson and James H. Jones as secretary, A. Zappone as treasurer, and George P. McCabe as counsel were named. Directors include Hill and Burch along with Rice, Church, and Jones.
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Department of Agriculture
George William Hill
Division of Publications
Secretary of Agriculture
Swanson to Richmond Inauguration Attended by Virginia Delegation
Democratic members from Congress plan to travel to Richmond for Gov elect Swanson’s inauguration next Tuesday dependent on rate regulation votes. The Virginia delegation including two Senators will attend if not delayed, with Swanson resigning from the House effective January 30. Hawaiian typhoid symptoms prompt governor speculation and possible call for secretary Atkinson to return. Five foreigners — three Frenchmen, a German and an Austrian — expelled from Haiti for conspiracy to disturb public order.
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Swanson
Virginia
House
Washington
Gov. Swanson
Cannon
Honolulu
Carter
Atkinson
New York
Elands
Haiti
Port-au-Prince
the Moniteur
Official Today
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Winslow Ar ‘Rive
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Wislow
Colcock
Complications
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Wright
Morris
B. Priestley & Co
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Christie MacDonald
Joseph Herbert
Bisache Deyo
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Charles Vincent
Sul Orchestra
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Employes Organize Association
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Nija Southern Railway
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Lawrance Dorsay
Augustus Thomas
Earl of Pawtucket
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Esther
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Lugcombe Saaraise
Columbia
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Theodore Burt Sarre
SsEy
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Chase
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Rich
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Harry Tate
London
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Petite Comedienne
Ox Kos
Lew Hawkins
Caprice
Lynn & Fay
Magnant Family
Jewel Cass
Ites
Down
Charles I. Blaney
Genuine Tribe of
Blovx Indians
Pacific
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Aux
Jolly Grass Widows
Mueia
WDOW
Eugene Kernan
Washington Society
Cunning
Heniyn Man
the International
Great Christian Endeavor
Baltimore
Christian Endeavor Festival Chorus OF
Percy
Foster
Fes
T. Arthur Smith
Banders & Staymann
F Street
Columbia Theater
Philadelphia Orchestra
Fritz Scheel
Olga Samaroft
Wagner
Faust
Schilling
T. Arthur Smith’s
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Tressury
D.F. Barringer
Artigan
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