GENTILES FOR SMOOT CASE TO BE CLOSED TODAY
The Smoot endowment matter dominated sessions as Attorney Worthington argued disloyalty claims tied to Mormon revelations. Senator Smoot’s lawyers wrapped, with questions from Senator Knox and defense rebuttals debating polygamy, church influence, and loyalty before final committee decision.
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Smoot
Senate Committee On Privileges
Taylor
Committee For
Waldemar van Cott
Salt
Worthington
Tavier
Knox
Fudge ‘Lavier
Snigot
Wii Cote
CB Gutchlow
Thir Tiehuw
Mie
Critchlow
Revis Smot
Mr van Catt
He Shaw
Trentise
Herts
Moerman
Wir van Cot
Jrintty Church
New York
M. Smout
van Cott
Smee
Whch
Ouri Iing
TVA
Smeiot
Sandstone or Granite Debate Stalls in House Hearing
Representative Burton of Ohio charged that selfish motives drive Beidler and Webber to push sandstone for Cleveland 3 million post office, urging granite as the people’s choice. He asked for Elmer Dover’s testimony on Senator Hanna’s views. He lamented Webber’s appearance as the most discourteous act in twelve years. No action was taken on the resolution. A separate bill by Rodenberg of Illinois seeks to ban loading livestock in transit across state lines during heat.
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Worthington
Emoot
Wall
Ous
Tecmst
Woodruff
Utah
Congress
Tavier
Tohn G Carisle
the Treasury
Burton
Ohio
Beidler
Webber
Cleveland
House Committee On
Hanna
Elmer Dover
Garfield backs annual corporate reports bill
James R. Garfield, Commissioner of Corporations, urged the House Judiciary Committee to pass a bill requiring all interstate corporations to file annual reports with the Department of Commerce and Labor. He argued the data would guide information gathering and aid Congress, while noting possible conflicts with existing law and DOJ coordination. A Baltimore and Ohio official opposed extra reports, warning of doubled costs without added value.
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James R. Garfield
House Committee On the Judiciary
Department of Commerce and Labor
Garfield
Congress
Department of Justice
George E Hamilton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Colorado Labor Troubles and Deportations in 1904
Commissioner Wright's report on Colorado strike troubles notes the Western Federation of Miners aim, mob actions, and deportations. It discusses lawlessness, union faults, and calls for halt to deportations, with legal questions on deportation under state or federal law and the pending release to Congress by President Roosevelt.
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Carroll D Wright
Colorado
Senate
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Department of Commerce and Labor
Gov Peabody
Wright
Western Federation of Miners
Citizens’ Alliance
Western Federation of Winers
Mine Owners’ Association
Citizens Allianca
United States
Moody
Grand Jury
Roose
Congress
Alaska road and school bill signed into law
President Roosevelt signed a major Alaska measure authorizing road and school construction and maintenance and care for the insane. The bill, previously approved by the Senate and recently by the House, was discussed with Attorney General Moody and Special Assistant Russell before the signing.
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Roosevelt
Alaska
Congress
Senate
House
Melson
Minnesota
Moody
Charles W Russell
Mc Russell
Will sue congressman Stafford over campaign subscription
Fred C Lorens, chairman of the Milwaukee Republican county committee, plans to sue Congressman W Stafford of Wisconsin’s Fifth district to recover the remaining balance of $50 for his campaign subscription. Stafford paid $20 maybe. letters asking settlement have gone unanswered. Committee lawyer draws complaint and summons to be served upon his return to Milwaukee. Treasury receipts and expenditures follow.
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Stafford
Lorens
Otjen
Maryland Sets Speed Record In Trial Of Armored Cruiser
The armored cruiser Maryland, built for the U S government, completed an official trial off Cape Ann with an average speed near 22.3 knots despite NW winds, surpassing contract requirements. The Pennsylvania and Colorado, built by Cramp, posted 22.24 and 22.24 knots, while the Maryland’s tidal correction could push it past Pennsylvania for the class speed record.
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Boston
Maryland
United States
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Cape Ann
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Cramp Shinbuilding Company
Philadelphia
West Virginia
Newport News
Contest of
Thatchers Island
Gloucester
Cape Porpoise
Frst
Muath
Extensions and transfers of Army and Navy officers 1905
Orders grant seven day leave expansions for Capt Mason M Maxon and Capt Bertram Clayton with two month extensions. Capt Ruthers details to New Orleans during Clayton’s absence. Capt John O Shea ordered to Jefferson Barracks for duty. Brig. Gen Jesse McLee to Albert J Mohn trial completion, then return. Capt Dwight E Holsey to Pyrene Pa and Sandy Ridge Pa for evidence in general court martial. Commander T S Phelps assigned to court-martial duty at Mare Island and Cal. Medical officers reassigned or detached to Isthmian Canal Commission, Dixie, Guam, or Naval Academy assignments. Vessels movements note arrivals and sailings to Panama, Havana, and San Francisco.
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Mason M. Maxon
Oklahoma State
Mu — Mary Institute
Oklahoma City
Bertram ‘P ‘Clayton
George W Ruthers
New Orleans
Bertram T Clayton
John O'Shea
Fourth Cavalry
Jefferson Barracks
Jesse Mc Lee
Albert J Mohn
Dwight EH. Holsey
Pyrene
Sandy Ridge
Center County
Fort Howard
Tyrone
T S Phelps
Navy Yard Mare Inl
Cal
H C Curl
Isthmian Canal Commission
Isthmus
Panama
Benton
J A Guthrie
Dixie
New York NY
J F Leys
Naval Station
Guam
Solace
J Stepp
Constellation
Narragansett
Baltimore Port Differentials Spark Grain Rate Hearing
At IC C hearing witnesses from Baltimore urged a higher port differential on grain to Atlantic destinations. They argued a 2 to 3 cent edge is needed to attract business, noting past cuts reduced activity and drove traffic to New York. Baltimore exporters and shippers warned that removing the differential could shrink port traffic and shipcalls.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic
Baltimore
Walter Kirwan
John M Dennis
Mississippi
Charles England
New York
Blanchard Randall
Galimmore
Knapp
Newport News
Baltamore
Charles C Magill
C A Gambrill Company
G Wilken
Lisy
Wood Alcohol Kills Surgeon Richardson In Philippines
A cable from Maj Gen Corbin reports Contract Surgeon Frederick W Richardson died yesterday from wood alcohol poisoning at Li gao Albay while serving in the Philippines since January 4, 1901. He resided in St Paul Minnesota with his wife, and will be sent home on the transport sailing from Manila April 15 1905. Meanwhile, movements include the New Orleans docking at Mare Island Navy Yard and two battalions of the Sixteenth Infantry leaving St Louis for Fort McPherson to guard the World's Fair.
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Richardson
Corbin
Philippine Division
Manila
Frederick W Richardson
Ligao
Albay
St Paul
Minn
Philippines
United States
Fort McPherson
St Louis
Sixteenth
United States Infantry
Gall
Pineapple and Butternut Pill Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement describes Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pillas as a quick cure for hangover like sickness, claiming relief from sick headache biliousness and constipation in one night. It touts antiseptic and laxative effects and promises rapid dawn recovery with a 25 cent price.
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Smith
W. ¥. Smith
Postmaster Succeeds In Forcing His Own Resignation
Hawthorne New Jersey appoints Jessie I Storey as postmaster after W W Carman resigns following a long stand by the department. Carman had been compelled to hold the post against his will and warned of leaving if successors were not named by March 31. He finally left after writing to the Postmaster General and facing ongoing red tape.
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Carman
Hawthorne
Kean and Dryden
Jessie I Storey
Department
Panama
Senator Aldrich to Depart for Europe on Two Month Trip
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island will leave Washington today and sail from New York next Wednesday for a two month trip to Europe. He will first go to Pass where his daughter awaits. The move follows a summons to the president and marks an extended overseas voyage. Seattle Postmaster Reappointed. President Roosevelt reappointed George N. Stewart postmaster at Seattle on Rep. Humphrey’s recommendation. A Guaranteed Cure for Piles. PAZO OINTMENT promises refund if not cured in 14 days.
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Aldrich
Rhode Island
Europe
Washington
New York
Family Senate
Seattle
Roosevelt
Humphrey
George N. Stewart
Cabinet Approves Cadet Self-Defense Instruct Plan
The Cabinet approved forming a joint military naval board to study teaching cadets at West Point and Annapolis self defense and personal combat. A wireless telegraphy supervision bill, guided by the Administration, was discussed with licensing and wartime control provisions.
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Cabinet
Mltary
Naval Board
West Point
Annapolis
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Taft
Morton
Commissioner of Navigation
Seabury
Navy
Secretary of Commerce
United States
Americn
English Enmity with Russia Over Asia War Threats
A serialized excerpt by John Callan O'Laughlin argues England coerces Russia through alliances and press hostility. It details Tibetan affairs, Manchuria interests, and fear of India, portraying English policy as aimed at weakening Russia and expanding imperial reach while fostering anti-Russian sentiment at home and abroad.
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John Callan O'Laughlin
Japan
England
China
Central Asia
South Africa
Russia
India
France
Manchuria
Tibet
United States
Lassa
Smolensk
St Sreteryburg
Black Sea
Turkey
St. Petersburg
Dardanelles
Vidivostok
Baltic
British
Great Britain
London
St Petersburg
Charles Hardinge
Edward
Far East
Adjudged of Unsound Mind by U S Marshals Jury
A marshals jury led by Deputy U S Marshal Edgar L Turner yesterday adjudged Robert M Lockwood Sherman Somers and Elmer Mayfield to be of unsound mind Peter Brignole and Meyer Garfinkle were found to be of sound mind and discharged
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United States
Edgar L. Turner
Robert M Lockwood
Sherman Somers
Elmer Mayfield
Peter Brignole
Meyer Garfinkle
Free to Try Pile Cure Promises Full Rectal Relief
An advertorial offer pledges a “Three-Fold Absorption Cure” for piles fissures prolapse and related rectal issues. It touts curing decades of symptoms, promises free material including tortoid ointment, mucoid food cones, pile pills, and a color illustrated book upon trial approval with only a single dollar if satisfied. It urges readers to mail their names to Dr. Van Wieck Co. in Jackson, Mississippi.
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van Vleck
Unie
Ohio
van Wieck
Majestic
Jackson
Rumors of Change in Alexandria Electric Line Management
A Washington Post report outlines possible leadership shifts at the Alexandria Electric railway and notes Capital Traction Co. of Washington is not involved. A mass meeting is set in the opera house with speakers including Hearst Swanson Sherman and Langdon. further developments expected in days ahead.
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Washington Post
Alreal
King Street
Alexandria
Capital Traction Company
Washington
Gev Willard
Washington Arlington and
Falls Church
Wichard
Vienna
Fairfax
Mount Vernon
Clarence P King
Philadelphia
Electric Railway Company
Messrs Park Agnew
M B Harlow
James R. Caton
Mr C Jones Rixey
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
Joseph Colvin
Opera House
S R Taylor
Alexandria Mercantile Railway Building and Loan Association
Lewis
Oppose Pilotage Changes Stirs Coastal Pilots Association
The Ship Masters and Pilots Association held nine sessions and voted to protest proposed lighthouse coastwise pilotage limits that could halve coast pilot revenues. Officials and committees were named including Capt. John A. Silva as president and L. Dow as treasurer. A new ritual and legislative committee were created while weather did not deter Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company from maintaining daily sailings to Fort Monroe and Norfolk.
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Lattlefield Bil
Lighthouse Board
War and Navy Department
Revenue Cutter Service
John A Silva Boston
N. L. Cullen
Camden
W . Robertson
Washington
IDC
L B Dow
New York
Benjamin F Perkins
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