Statehood debate ends as bill passes House amid dissent
Insurgents claim 33 votes against repeal rule. 194 to 150 passes. Lawmakers debate Oklahoma and Indian Territory Statehood with charges of railroad influence denied by Marcus Aurelius Smith. Towne of New York delivers first House speech since joining as Republican-turned-Democrat, while senators hear remarks from Capron Hepburn and others.
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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
Congress Condenses Foreign Attire and Statehood Debates
The article reports on a crowded congressional session with debates on Moroccan and Dominican questions, and a resolution for annexation of Santo Domingo. It notes the House passed a statehood bill admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state and New Mexico and Arizona as another, while detailing party rebellion and the tally of Republicans who opposed the bill. Absentees and votes are listed, and the resignation of Virginia’s governor was presented to the House. Adjournment followed after a long day with janitor staffing approved.
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Asiate Yeaterdee
Ok Jahome
Indian ‘Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
Cushmen RE. Devis
New York
Bete
Page Morris
Adams
Wisconsin
Babcock
Bede
Beidler
Bonynge
Brown
Calderhead
Cushman
Davidson
Eiseh
French
Gillett
California
Goebel
Hayes
Hermann
Howell
Utah
Humphrey
Washington
Jones
Kahn
Loud
McCreary
Pennsylvania
McKinlay
Marshall
Minor
Mende
Mudd
Murphy
Needham
Claud A. Swanson
Virginia
House
Santo Domingo
Heyburn
Money
United States
Senate
Island
District seeks regulation of poison sales in the district
A bill to curb indiscriminate poison and harmful drug sales drew praise from several local physicians at a House District Committee hearing. Attendees included Dr. M. G. Montier, Dr. George M. Kober, Robert L. Stone, and Dr. D. Percy Hickling, with Health Officer Woodward and others also present. The committee favored reports on explosives taxes and Long Bridge timing. A proposed corporation law by Walter C. Clephane, based on state laws, aims to broad publicity rules and a detailed framework for District corporations, about 92 pages long.
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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 Explains Hazing To Committee
Rear Admiral Sands, superintendent of the Naval Academy, described hazing at Annapolis to the House Committee on Naval Affairs. He outlined mild pranks and severe acts, said authorities now control the situation, and urged legislation to empower graduation punishment for minor offenses while opposing dismissal for minor breaches. He said discipline remained intact post court martials and offered no evidence of officer connivance.
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Sands
Naval Academy
Annapolis
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Efe
Bonaparte
Academy
Admiral Sands
Renzion
Bonaparte Proposes Naval Academy Hazing Reform Bill
Secretary Bonaparte has sent a draft bill to the House Naval Affairs Committee to amend hazing law at Annapolis. It allows graduations of punishment, gives the Navy Secretary discretion to dismiss misbehaving midshipmen, and permits the academy superintendent to seek courts martial with Secretary approval. Hazing is defined as unlawful midshipman authority causing cruelty or humiliation and deprivation of rights.
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Bonaparte
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Academy
Investigate World Markets Bill Backed by Senate Aides
Senator Overman urged Serrata Committee on Commerce to appoint a government commission to study global market conditions and promote foreign trade for American goods, especially cotton. He cited low exports of manufactured products and support from Southern cotton manufacturers and several industry leaders. Moraction was taken by the committee.
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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 Stir Debate on Philippines Policy
Longworth and Winslow clash over Philippine self government and anti imperialist aims in letter exchanges. The Anti Imperialist League and Taft era officials weigh in while debates touch on independence, governance, and the role of the United States in the Philippines.
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Longworth
Erving Winslow
Philippines
Winslow
Washington, D. C
Eng
Anti-Imperialist League
Central Street
Boston
Mass
Philippine Islands
Senate
Crane
Philppine
Paina
Taft
Ayuntamiente
Tart
Fy Tinfair
Filipitto
United States
Nicholas Longworth
Philippine Policy Debate Sparks Imperial League Letter
Nicholas Longworth defends U.S. governance of the Philippines against the Anti-Imperialist League. He asserts the islands require continued U.S. oversight to uplift all classes and prevent a dangerous shift toward self-rule or Russia-like governance. The correspondence, dated January, cites lectures, pamphlets, and debates to support continuity of American stewardship.
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Amerles
Philippin
Erving
Winslow
Washington
D. Cc
Erving Winslow
Anti-Imperialist League
Central Street
Boston
Ballalase
Russa
Philippines
Marble Hall
Svon
Ae Rapublic
Russia
House of Representatives
Philippine Islands
Demira
Colcock Claims Sugar Men Were Pooh-Poohed Around
Senate committee heard D D Colcock accuse Secretary Taft Col Howards and Col Coltan of dismissing cane growers fears over the Payne bill. Colcock urged opposition citing harm to Louisiana cane interests. Knapp of Lake Charles represented the industry and Wright to testify.
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Senate Committee On the
Col. Coltan
Tatt
Coleock
Louisiana
A. Knapp
Lake Charles
Rico
Luke ‘Wright
Roosevelt Dismisses Ohio NC Officials in Patronage Shuffle
President Roosevelt reshuffles consulates and postmasters, angering Ohio Senator Foraker and Dick as Samuel MacArthur and Glasgow consul Taylor are replaced by A. H. Michelson and Richard Austin. In North Carolina, Cyrus Frazier and Loula W. Grant are named postmasters, against the wishes of the local organization led by Judge Pritchard’s son-in-law, with Blackburn pushing back in his district. The Senate may still confirm the nominees, amid partisan opposition.
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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 Promises Quick Lung Relief
A 19th century style advertisement touts Gowan's Pneumonia Cure as a remedy for coughs, colds, pneumonia, and other lung diseases. It claims rapid, permanent relief and cites testimonials from D H White of Morenant and L Robe rt Thompson of Raleigh North Carolina, highlighting its supposed power and harmlessness.
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Owan
D. H
Burlington
N. c
Thompson
Raleigh
Bretndt
Gowan Medical
Parhem
N.C
Santo Domingo Annexation Sparks Senate Clash Over Treat y
Senator Money of Mississippi charges the administration with executing Santo Domingo treaty without Senate consent while denouncing broader U S policy toward Morocco and Algeciras. He stresses the need for Senate approval and warns of constitutional limits as Heyburn advocates annexation and calls for swift action on frontier strategy amid a crowded legislative agenda.
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Mississippi
Heyburn
Santo Domingo
Appointment of Wright Confirmed by Senate
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed the nominations of Juke E. H. Wright of Tennessee as Ambassador to Japan George Cabot Ward of New York as auditor of Porto Rico and Oliver R. W. Robinson of Los Angeles as receiver of public moneys Other nominees confirmed include customs collectors and postmasters for multiple districts with names and locations across the country.
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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 left the Tillman resolution, proposing a committee to probe Mrs. Minor Morris’s White House expulsion, on the calendar after Senate disposal. It was laid on the table by a motion, defeating it, and Republicans urged the title be cleaned and calendar practice followed.
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Senate
Tillman
Minor Morris
White House
Alleged Unfair Chinese Treatment Sparks Senate Resolution
Senator Tillman introduced a resolution directing the Committee on Immigration to probe claims of unfair treatment of Chinese aliens traveling in the United States by immigration officers. It cites Chinese boycott links to U S entry policies and Wu Tingfang as a boycott leader. Chinese visitors left as debate was postponed.
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Tillman
Committee On Immigration
United States
Immigration Service
Wu Tingfang
Chineas
Taft Pushes Coal Lands Purchase in Philippine Islands
Secretary Taft explained a bill to buy coal lands on Janda in the island of Batangas in the Philippines and lease mining rights to private parties with a price 10 percent above production cost. The plan budgets 350000 for the purchase. Wigmore estimated 1.50 per ton to mine and load, promising supply for the government for 160 years. Representative Fleeced proposed buying the McLean property at Appomattox to place commemorative tablets there.
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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 Government Hours Bill Proposed
Mississippi Senator Money plans a Senate bill to set 4 PM closing time for government departments in place of 4 30. He seeks bureau chiefs support and cites doctors concerns about longer hours, especially affecting women, as he recovers from neuralgia and gathers facts before introducing the measure if backed.
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Senate
Money
Mississippi
Boeth
Congress
Immediate Relief Association Formed by Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture employees organize an Immediate Relief Association to aid families of deceased members. George William Hill chairs. James Wilson, Col. C. R. Burch, James H. Jones, A. Zappone, and George P. McCabe hold key posts. The board includes Hill, Burch, Rice, Church, and Jones. The group seeks 500 to 600 members and has official support.
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Department of Agriculture
George William Hill
Division of Publications
Secretary of Agriculture
Swanson Inauguration Plans In Virginia Invitees Named
Several Democratic members of Congress will travel to Richmond for Gov Swanson inauguration next week if rate regulation DUI does not block a Thursday vote. Gov elect Swanson will resign from the House January 30, invitations will be issued as customary, and the full Virginia delegation including two Senators may attend. Hawaiian typhoid symptoms prompt possible governor replacement. Haiti exiles named for conspiracy to disturb public order.
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Richmond
Swanson
Virginia
House
Washington
Gov. Swanson
Cannon
Honolulu
Carter
Atkinson
New York
Elands
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Washington Society
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Heniyn Man
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Great Christian Endeavor
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Christian Endeavor Festival Chorus OF
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Banders & Staymann
F Street
Columbia Theater
Philadelphia Orchestra
Fritz Scheel
Olga Samaroft
Wagner
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