Shonts testifies on Isthmian work and salaries
Theodore P. Shonts, chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission, tells Senate that he earns 12,000 a year as Clover Leaf Railroad president and 30,000 as canal chairman. He describes preliminary work, housing for laborers, and sanitation measures amid rising laborers on the Isthmus. He notes 13,000 workers on site and outlines housing, schools, and health provisions while defending actions against past excavation without proper groundwork.
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Canal Commission
Senate Committee
Wallace
Theodore P. Shonts
Senate
Shonts
Morgan and Gorman
Panama
Mr. Shonts
Mr. Wallace
Senator Gorman
Gorman
Ancon
Culebra
United States
Croton
New York
Tropics
Martinique
Tilman
Lodge
Ar T. Ee
Arshants
Stevens
Calis
Tard Ratand
Congress Debates Isthmus Labor Reforms and Panama Affairs
The House debated an eight hour labor law exemption for non-Americans on the Isthmus of Panama amid attempts to filibuster the urgent deficiency bill. Testimony revealed authority over requisitions by Mr. Stevens, with Shonts defending rapid procurement and noting limited oversight. Senate proceedings lagged, while ethics and financial ties involving the Panama Railroad and Cromwell were scrutinized as subpoenas loom for further bidders and bid specs.
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House
Committee On Rules
Panama
Navy
Agricultural Departments
Congress
Shonts
Wallace
Commission
Ross
Markel
Wright Links Philippine Sugar Crisis to Payne Tariff
Gov Luke Wright testifies before the Senate Philippines Committee on the Payne tariff bill describing the sugar industry as extremely serious and near dead. He notes estate owners losing money, prices retreating from last year, and small planters facing ruin amid the crisis.
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Gov. Wright
Philippines
Luke Wright
Senate Philippines Committee
Foraker Explains Rate Regulation in Senate Committee
Senator Foraker dominated the Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce discussing his bill. He argued against the Interstate Commerce Commission and urged courts as the forum for railroad complaints. The panel noted rising tensions between the Dolliver Clapp plan and the Foraker Elkins proposals as the debate intensifies.
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Senator Foraker
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dollver-Clapp
Foraker
Elkins
Littlefield Staunch on New Offices in Urgent Deficiency Bill
Maine congressman Mr Littlefield has run a watchdog campaign against creating new government offices to curb expenses. In the urgent deficiency bill he notes the measure could add twenty four new offices though originally promised only two or three. He questions the assistant chief of the Bureau of Manufactures and a duplicative setup in state divisions.
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Littlefield
Maine
Chiet
Bureau of Manufactures
Mann
Illinois
Littauer
Resolutions on Inquiry Cost Time and Money
Secretary Taft reported to the House the transport service inquiry costing time and money. A War Department clerk compiled information from February 7, 1905, to October 10, showing transport costs and the 1904 fiscal year figures. Two thousand six hundred ninety-two civilian passengers, including 909 U.S. employees, were carried and $294,246 credited to passenger transport.
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House
Taft
Quartermaster’s Office
War Department
Treasury
United States
Cousins Seeks Library of Congress Employee Details
Representative Cousins of Iowa has introduced a House resolution demanding the Librarian of Congress provide a list of all employees and payroll data, appointment dates, current residences, recommending individuals, and each employee’s training and any preappointment examinations. The measure was referred to the Committee on Reform in the Civil Service.
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Representative Cousins
Iowa
House
Congressional Library
House of Representatives
Librarian of Congress
Library of Congress
Committee On Reform
Bill proposes Columbus statue in Washington
Representative Goulden of New York introduced a bill to erect a memorial to Christopher Columbus in Washington. A commission of Senate and House library committee chairs, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, and one Knights of Columbus member would pick a site and shape the memorial. An appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars is provided.
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Goulden
New York
Washington
Christopher Columbus
Senate
House
Secretary of War
Order of the Knights of Columbus
Eight Hour Law Debate on Panama Canal Bill
Congress debates removing the eight hour limit for alien labor on the Panama Canal. Republicans push, Democrats protest as Reed rules count a quorum. Williams accuses GOP of coercing labor, Littauer explains aim, and final tally sets up final passage after a short clash.
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House
Committee On Rules
Panama Canal
John Sharp Wiliams
Navy
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Committee On Appropriations
Underwood
Dalzell
Williams
Fabuster
Mr. Williams
Littauer
Champ Clark
Missouri
Panama
Mr. Clark
Difference in Lungs and City Health in Edinburgh Study
Edinburgh University study compares three lungs from an Eskimo coal miner and a town dweller to illustrate urban lung conditions. The piece links consumption to city living and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a lung builder and germ resistant aid.
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Edinburgh University
Scott
Scoty & Bowne
Gog Feaif
New York
Senate panel backs Henry L West for second term as Commissioner
The Senate District Committee recommended confirming Henry Litchfell West for a second term as Commissioner. The report goes to the Senate Monday, with action likely that afternoon. The committee also favored bills extending Second and Trumbull streets and Rhode Island avenue to Fourth Street east.
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Senate
Henry Litchfell West
Second Street
Trumbull Street
Rhode Island Avenue
Fourth Street
W and
Adams Streets
Pessenden Street
Prospect Street
Thirty-eighth Street
Canal Read
Hansbrough
Gambie
Long
Martin
Gorman
Capital Traction Company
City and Suburban Railroad Company
Macfarland
Judiciary Committee
House
Favor Bill Prohibiting Gambling in Territories
The Littlefield bill to prevent gambling in the Territories was favorably reported by the House Judiciary Committee. It targets organized territories New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma and Indian Territory and bans card dice and banking games or any device for money or value.
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Littlefield
House Committee On Judiciary
Organized Territories
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Senate committee backs statehood bill despite opposition
Arizona citizens who fought to keep their Territory separate from New Mexico saw the Senate committee approve the statehood bill by party vote. Minor amendments were added, including applying Oklahoma election-crime laws to Indian Territory. Berlin reports a new German foreign minister, Herr von Tschirsky, replacing Baron von Bichthofen.
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Arizona
House Committee On Territories
New Mexico
Senate
House
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Washington Post
Berlin
Trade With Uruguay Building Material Wanted
Senor Bermudez confirms Uruguayan reports sent to the State Department by Consul O Hara and says business opportunities rise as imports grow in Uruguay. Freight from New York is cheaper than Europe, and American builders may profit in cement, timber, glass, hardware, iron, steel and marble. Montevideo urgently needs school furniture and 3,000 desks for city authorities. bids for a new government university are expected. A railway expansion plan toward Centurion and Treinay-Tregs is noted, with a $7.5 million gold expenditure. A Marconi wireless venture is organized with $6.75 million capital.
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Senor Bermudez
State Department
O'Hara
Pedro Bermudez
Legation
Montevideo
Uruguay
New York
Belgium
France
England
Germany
Italy
Trig
Uruguayan Central Railway
Centurion
Yaguaron
Brazil
Nice Perez
Mintas
Treinia-y-Tregs
Argentine Republic
President invites New Jersey reform leaders to White House
Gov. Stokes traveled to Washington and will dine with President Roosevelt tomorrow after receiving a telegraphic invitation. The President has recently hosted Sen. Colby of Essex, Mayor Magan, and Jersey City Corporation Counsel George L. Record, leaders in the State reform movement, signaling White House interest in New Jersey politics.
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Gov. Stokes
White House
Washington Post
Trenton
N. J
Washington
Roosevelt
Colby
Essex
Magan
George L. Record
Jersey City
New Jersey
Southern congressmen discuss quarantine law at Capitol
Southern Senators and Representatives met at the Capitol to chart wider Federal quarantine control. Senator Mallory of Florida presided, with John Sharp Williams and other key Southern leaders speaking. Williams said Republicans will back a quarantine measure acceptable to the South. A six-member committee will be named to draft a report for a follow up meeting Friday evening.
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Capitol
Mallory
Florida
John Sharp Williams
Democratic House
Williams
South
McDermott to Quit Congress to Focus on Street Railways
New Jersey Representative Allan McDermott announces in a Jersey City letter that he will not seek re-election this fall. He says he will devote himself to business interests, including traction properties in the District of Columbia.
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New York
Allan McDermott
Tenth
New Jersey
Jersey City
District of Columbia
Transport service report shows civilian travelers limited
Secretary Taft submitted a House request answer with a Quartermaster General statement detailing civilian use of government transports. Civilians carried include employees families and dependents. total 2,692 in 1904 with $294,346 subsistence paid. Women 1,353 and children 745 aboard. Elmila to San Francisco and Manila routes listed. Also notes no charges for investment interest insurance or depreciation. total transport vessels cost $6,986,614. Senator Penrose to meet Roosevelt for Harrisburg ceremony invitation. Roosevelt declines to pardon Charles E. Cole of Globe National Bank.
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Taft
Congress
Humphrey
Secretary of War
Elmila
San Francisco
Manila
Transpor
Bere¢ich Sellier
United States
Transport Service
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Hivat
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Packer
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Christian Endeavor Festival Chorus OF
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Percy
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Pritz Scheel
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Wagner
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the Liszt
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Senta
F Stow
Steinway Plano Weed
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U. 8
D.F. Barringer
F Street N. W
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Pennypacker
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
Walton
Woods
Lieut
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Harrisburg
C. E. Cole
Charles EB. Cole
Globia National Bank
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Westfield
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