Inaugural Ball and District Court Bill Passes Amid Debates
The House passed a joint resolution to authorize an inaugural ball while approving measures creating a five judge municipal court for the District of Columbia. Debate centered on fire safety, hospital funding, and the substation site near Baltimore and Washington Railroad. Key figures included Representative McGavin and Speaker, with objections raised by Sims of Tennessee over a substitute bill.
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Ciizens
George Lian
Congress Condensed Senate Actions and House Debates
The Senate passed the urgent deficiency appropriation bill as the postal average bank and other items were considered. House action focused on district matters including the substation at Seventh and C streets, election of judges, and a bill to locate a railroad substation, with remarks on municipal court costs and a tribute to a wireless operator aboard the Republic.
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Inaugural Ball Plans Advance Amid Parade Preparations
The inaugural committee chief Stellwagen and chairman Marshall report progress on decorating the Pension Building for the inaugural ball. Contracts for stands on Pennsylvania Avenue and Lafayette Square are set with bidders from New York Washington and other cities.
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Snow fund promised in urgent deficiency bill
Senate debate on the District snow problem spurred a plan to raise the snow removal appropriation from 2000 to 7000 dollars. Senators urged better street and sidewalk clearing, with calls for a permanent fund and stronger municipal action amid public concern over recent heavy snowfall and unsafe conditions.
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Agriculture Advances in House Bill with Big Increases
The agricultural appropriation bill reported to the House shows an overall rise of 1.21 million dollars over this year's allocation. Major boosts include 268 thousand for the bureau of plant industry to support reclamation work and cotton bollworm research, and 7500 more for seed distribution bringing that total to 272,820. The gypsy moth extermination fund grows to 300,000, while the animal industry allocation rises to 1,402,800 and forestry is set at 464,200 reflecting substantial program expansions.
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Senate probes Navy Department expenditures
Senate committee on naval affairs authorized to inquire into how Navy funds are spent and whether the department's system and management are economical. The resolution asks if legislation is needed to improve Navy administration and whether procedures at navy yards, stations, and Washington are optimal.
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Care for Canal Plans in Ohio Could Suit Mars
Burton of the House rivers and harbors committee remarked that some canal proposals might be suitable for Mars yet aroused doubt for Earth. At a hearing, ten western Ohio promoters outlined projects including a canal along the old Miami and Erie route and a Toledo to Chicago ship canal via Fort Wayne. Memorials were favorably reported. The House library committee also reported favorably on a Senate bill to erect a Pocahontas statue at Jamestown, Virginia, and Rep Wanger of Pennsylvania introduced a bill for memorial arches at Valley Forge.
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Have Only One Doctor Just One No Sense in Running
Assertion urges choosing a single physician to avoid fragmentation of care. Emphasizes consistency, trust, and minimized confusion by sticking with one medical provider rather than switching between doctors.
Bennet Seeks Expanded Inquiry On Secret Service Funding
Representative Bennet of New York argues for a broader probe by the special committee into secret service expenditures and potential reductions in 1909 appropriations. He says the panel should report decreases, if any, and advise House on recommended actions to curb fraud and protect public lands and services. The House appropriations committee continues work on the sundry civil bill with no change to the secret service provision.
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Senate Deals With $1,100,000 Emergencies and Postal Savings Measure
The Senate moved swiftly on the urgent deficiency appropriation bill by about $91 100 000 in total. Debate focused on a $500,000 foot-and-mouth disease item and the postal savings bank bill, with opposition from Senator Heyburn who warned against a system like Germany's. Provisions limit deposits to $500 and set 5 percent interest, while debates continue on whether to widen or adjust the plan.
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Democrats Face Dispute Over House Messenger Vacancy
A rift appears in the Democratic minority over naming a special messenger for the House after Billy Watson’s death. William Sulzer pushes Henry R. Martin, while Champ Clark favors a tariff expert to aid in minority revision. About twenty Democrats seek nomination, with indications Clark may prevail.
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To Sight Shinn
Lincoln Birthday Holiday Bill Advances in House
A House committee reported a resolution to make February 12 a legal holiday in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The measure mirrors a Senate passage and follows a White House message urging action. The memorial road survey from the White House to Gettysburg was not included in the House version.
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Say Bill Means Monopoly at White House Protest
Michigan delegation members who escorted several Michigan men to the White House on Saturday filed with the President their objections to the Larimer bill relating to public works at Sault Ste Marie. They allege the bill would create a major water power monopoly benefiting the Michigan Lake Superior Power Company and the Union Carbide Company of Sault Ste Marie, tied to Chicago and New York interests. The protest notes the credentials of Senator Gore and mentions Bill Cross signing Gore's credentials.
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Consolidated Gas Company
New York
Maine and Mississippi Visit Havana for Inauguration Ceremonies
In Havana on January 25 1898 the Maine and the Mississippi entered the harbor to participate in Gen Jose Miguel Gomezs inauguration and the new Cuban government. The ships observed the wreck of the old Maine and exchanged salutes with Cuban forces amid a quiet crowd of mostly silent spectators.
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Begin Fight on Opium Delegates Reach Shanghai
American delegates to the international opium conference in Shanghai arrive with Dr Hamilton Wright of Maine and Rt Rev C H Brent among early attendees. The group presses for February 1 passage of the anti opium bill, aiming to present solid U S attitude evidence to the conference on opium importation and use.
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Warships Go to Negro Bay and Nearby Ports
Reports detail a football match in Nice between American battleship officers and local clubs with the shore team prevailing 3 to 1 amid cheers. Luncheon in Algiers honored the officers as the squadron sails to Negro Bay for rendezvous. Other dispatches note Atlantic fleet battleships due for dockyard overhaul in New York and the Massachusetts set for commissioning in April.
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Legislative Briefs Mix Osage, Territorial Court Plans and Nominations
Legislative briefs cover Osage tribal roll disputes, Hawaii district court setup, Alaska district court expansion, New Mexico judicial restructuring, and the split Senate finance stance on George Terry as Assistant Treasurer. Also notes a Yorktown Jamestown military road bill, a bond requirement for treasury custodians, withdrawal of contest for Estopian seat, Wright brothers honor, and Foraker’s war secretary instruction.
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Judgment for 34.964 million against Metropolitan Securities
Judge Ward of the U S circuit court awarded 34.964 million to Adrian W Joline and Douglas Robinson as receivers for the New York City Railroad Company. The suit claimed funds diverted by Metropolitan Securities, alleging notes of the railway were sold at 70 percent of par and redeemed at full value.
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