Oliver Bid for Isthmian Canal Receives White House Backing
After White House talks, Isthmian Canal Commission endorses Oliver to complete the canal at 6.75 percent of estimated cost. He must form a corporation with $5 million capital, $1.5 million cash, $1.5 million solvent subscriptions, and $2 million for bonds or substitutes. MacArthur and Gillespie remain as alternate bidders while Banks is rejected.
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MacArthur
Gillespie
White House
Isthmian Canal Commission
William J. Oliver
Oliver
Isthmian Canal
Anson M. Banks
Messrs
Macarthur- Gillespie Syndicate
Macarthur-Giesple Company
Roosevelt
Kne
Canal Commission
Anson M. Bangs
New York City
Olver
Shonts
War Department
Olyer
Bangs
White Floon
Friends of the
MacArthur-Gillespie Syndicate
Guespie
New York
Taft
Prosperity Held Steady Despite Fuel Shortage Says Rep Marshall
North Dakota representative Marshall, in a broadcast interview, argues the fuel shortage stems from a car shortage and a heavy crops boom that overwhelmed railroads. He says no financial relief is needed, blaming rail companies for fuel supply negligence amid the state’s temporary embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
North Dakota
Smoot Vote Anticipated Amid Uncertain Utah Seat Fight
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah expects a vote on his case by about February 15 though unease and mystery surround the matter. Senator Burrows of Michigan has not set a vote day, delaying action as the session nears its end and major bills loom. Many Senators want to speak first, while some privately favor unseating Smoot amid protests from woman groups who memorialized Congress. Burrows returns from Detroit for Senator Alger’s funeral and then aims to set a vote date. Each side claims a majority, but signs point to a Smoot majority.
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Reed Smoot
Utah
Burrows
Michigan
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
Dubois
Idaho
Congress
Smooth
Detroit
Senator Alger
Naval Station Retained in Clark Philippine Plan
Representative Frank Clark of Florida proposes selling the Philippines to another power but retains a coaling and naval station there. The price would be the original Spain purchase price plus U S costs for permanent works. He says the bill invites discussion and will be pushed in the next Congress.
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Frank Clark
Florida
Philippine Islands
Japan
Clark
United States
Asiatic
Haseen
Mr. Clark
Philippines
Spain
Morgan and Pugh Recovering From Grip Attacks
Senator John Tyler Morgan and former Senator James L Pugh of Alabama were reported last night to be recovering from grip attacks. Morgan, eighty two, had not been robust and frail health raised concern. Pugh, eighty seven, was in Washington and previously critically ill due to heart weakness from grip, but now fully recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tyler Morgan
James L Pugh
Alabama
Morgan
Brgh
Washington
Angl o-French entente praised by Irish official
The Earl of Aberdeen, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, spoke in Dublin on the Anglo-French entente easing tensions with Italy and France. He stressed mutual intercourse promotes peace, warned against sparks that could threaten calm, and lauded James Bryce as exceptionally suited for Washington ambassadorship.
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London
Earl of Abberdeen
Heutenant
Ireland
Italy
Dublin
France
Lord Aberdeen
James Bryce
Washington
Exports to Cuba reach record high in year
The Bureau of Statistics reports U S exports to Cuba at 16.49 million dollars, the largest ever, surpassing 1905 by over 2 million. Imports from Cuba fall to 35.06 million, down about 10 million from 1905, due largely to a drop in sugar prices.
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United States
Cuba
Republic
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Wland
Roosevelt couple braves cold for long White House walk
President and Mrs. Roosevelt took a long walk from the White House shortly after 3 PM in the coldest day of the year. Snow began falling around 4 PM and they returned after dark, continuing their stroll despite the wintry weather.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Reform postal laws call for sweeping changes
The joint postal commission urges a complete overhaul of the postal service and new second class rules. It proposes limits on advertising in periodicals, uniform part sizes, and no ads on non paper materials. It also favors a postmaster appeal commission and a six month nationwide weight and volume census to guide reforms.
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Joint Postal Commission
Congress
Commission
Ita
United States
Postmaster General
Apapa
Postal Service
Sta
Postal service reform plan targets giant costs and rates
A congressional commission urges a complete reorganization of the postal service with long term aims to cut expenditures, shift burdens among classes, and systematically reduce compensation for heavy daily mail weights. It recommends a progressive rate reduction starting at 6 000 pounds and increasing to 10 percent for higher tiers, while addressing second class and periodical classifications and avoiding blanket penalties.
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Usticians
Congress
Postal Service
United States
Canada
New Wield
St. Ani Pa
Phona M
Cave
36Th and Morte
Fulton’s
Ninth Street
N. W
Diamante
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestion and Cure Catarrh
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe simple remedy for catarrh of the stomach and indigestion. It claims after meal use aids digestion preventing fermentation and irritation, cites personal testimonial from R B Workman, and offers a free trial from A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Jr. Harlansen
Stuart
R. B&b. Workmal
Chicago
Til
A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Public Land Debates Volume and River Works Ahead
The Senate plans public land speeches criticizing withdrawal for forest reservations and deferring other business due to Senator Alger's absence. Beveridge resumes on child labor. Carter and Heyburn proceed on land questions. The House targets the river and harbor appropriation amid fights for a fourteen foot waterway and deeper Philadelphia harbor, with district legislation and agriculture bills also on the agenda.
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Senate
House
Alger
Carter
Heyburn
Gorman
Beveridge
Philadelphia
District of Columbia
Virginians Convicted in West Virginia Land Case Appeal
The 10 year suit led by Henry F. King seeks review of sentences against Victor Wilder and Daniel Justus of Buchanan County Va for conspiring to wrongfully obtain affidavits claiming trees never existed along Knox Creek. They were fined 2000 dollars each and costs totaling 3000 dollars. the case centers on disputed land within 600000 acres granted to Robert Morris and now largely tax-sold residents. The Supreme Court heard an application for certiorari to review the verdicts, the Court of Appeals having affirmed.
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Knox Creek
Buchanan County
West Virginia
King
Stuart
Race Fork
Wilder
Justus
Court of Appeals
Suprema Court
FIGHTING BOB MAY RETIRE FROM ACTIVE SERVICE
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet, hints at retirement due to gout and health issues. Though Roosevelt hopes he stays on, Evans cannot reach retirement age for two more years. A storied career includes Civil War service, command of the Asiatic Squadron, and leadership of the Atlantic fleet noted for efficiency and training gains.
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New York
Hersid
Robly D. Evans
Atlantic
Finet
Evans
Rooavelt
Fort Misher
Europe
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Prince Henry
United States
Admiral Evans
Adm
Iniral
Statesmen fight to topple Williams leadership in Congress
Georgia members push revolt against Williams amid demands for better river and harbor representation. The group vows to elect a new minority leader, with a Georgia delegation central to the effort. Cushman teases Hitchcock departure jokes at Grid Iron dinner.
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John Sharp Williirms
Georgia
Champ Clark
Williams
John Sharp
Mississip
Moon
Tennessee
Texas
Willams
Southerner’s calm defense and looming bill counts in Congress
A vivid wartime style tale recalls Sam Buck and a Texan confrontation over a barroom dispute. The article then shifts to politics, noting former Secretary John B. Long’s claim that congressional bills per session have surged. It cites figures from the Forty-eighth through Fifty-ninth Congresses, highlighting record totals and a high rejection rate.
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Washington
Sam Buck
Buck
Navy
John B. Long
Congress
House
Senate
Anl
Oass
Amy Smith
Senate Document Room
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Prosperity Responsible
Naval Station
Bill
Pugh
Yale
Yale Laundry
Hain Oftee
New York Ave
Joint Commission
Postal Appeals Commission
Post-office Department
Co. A
Lodge
Congo Free State
Congo
Hamels
Missouri
Lake Michigan
Misalesippi River
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Bob
Francis W. Cushman
Washington State
John Allen
Missisippi
Interior
Enue
Simmons
North Carolina
Taliaferro
North Crrolina
Jack Welton
New Orleans
Mason and Dixon
Picayune
State of Texas
Ivery
Ryan
Ike & Hawk
Columbia
Erlanger
Kyrle Bellew
J. Hartley
Burton Holmes
Naples
Tyrolean Alps
Daniel Freeman
Hat Name
Rex Beach
James MacArthur Seee
Henry
Harris
Strongheart
Forbes Robertson
Aso
Saracpe
Kaiorr
Flmendorf
England
Scotland
Norway
Wedaight Sun
C. C. Michener
Belasco Theater
Marine
Rumkel
Pic
Sfc
Loues A. Simon
Grace Gardner
Compan
Wesselet
Yeu Amurement Co
Mitinees Majestic
Lottla
Drarker Town
Tom Waters
Ikies
Mayor of
Joro
Lyceum
Dupont Garage
M Street N.W
Haley
Jamaica
Kingston
Woodworth
Belasco
Metsra Shubert
NEW National Theater
Rosenthal
T Arthur Smith's
Pst
Southern Relief
NEW Willard
US Marine Band
Thirteenth Cavalry Band
Fritz
Scheel
Symphony
Schubert
T. Arthur Smith's
Fenders & Hayman
Strayer'’S
Business College
Academy of Music
Berlitz School
Emerson Institute
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Principe
M. Landon Reed
E St. A
Nite Business College
Alten
Plano
E. Whitten Ladd
10Th ST
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