Willett Talk Erased Committees Urge Action
A House expunged from its records a Willett address denouncing President Roosevelt. A special committee led by Mann urged striking the entire speech, arguing it exceeded constitutional duties and incited disorder. Willett defended his rights, but the committee report was adopted with little debate.
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President vetoes bill on civil service records overreach
A vetoed measure would alter War Department records to single out a former service member. Proponents warned it would set a dangerous precedent in veterans employment and civil service integrity. The bill aimed to revise personnel records and affect postwar benefits and eligibility.
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Favorable to Treaties in Senate Committee Report
The committee on foreign relations reported favorably today on treaties with Panama and Colombia tied to the Panama revolt. Democratic members oppose the conventions over the U S obligation to pay Colombia for Panama losses. Secretary Root explained the Newfoundland fisheries treaty before the committee as his departure looms.
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Senator Martin Proposes Breakwater Plan for Chesapeake Bay
Senator Martin of Virginia introduced in the Senate yesterday a bill authorizing funds to Lynnvaven Terminal Company for improving the lower Chesapeake Bay. The plan envisions a breakwater to protect the area and promote harbor development.
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Senate Debates Canadian Treaty and Roosevelts Speech Fallout
The Senate meets to discuss the Canadian treaty with no final action, and the House faces debate over Representative Weeks’s response to Rainey’s charges regarding Lodge and the Vesela purchase. The fastence appropriation bill is amended and passed as the House adjourns to meet on Tuesday.
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Advocates push for federal child bureau in Interior Dept
A conference group urged a favorable Interior Department report on the Parsons bill creating a federal bureau for child welfare. Speakers included Homer Folkes, Judge Ben Lindsey, Thomas F. Walsh, and Mrs. Ellen Spencer Museey, with support from women’s groups and DAR.
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Change Zone Rule Aims at New Isthmian Government
A congressional committee proposes reorganizing the Isthmian Canal Zone administration. The bill would replace the seven member commission with a governor and director, allowing Col Goethal to be appointed director while remaining chief engineer. It also consolidates districts from three to one and provides an appeal path to the Fifth Circuit. Public lands leases extend to 23 years and the present executive-ordered government is legalized.
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New Chinese Emperor Enthroned Amid Fears of Weak Health
The proclamation on the enthronement cites a forty year reign, late meals, and grave duty as the new emperor ascends. It notes a frail body and warns that the divine utensils rest on a feeble frame as the great succession begins. The message was sent to the State Department in December.
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Urged Park for Personal Crisis Reports in Suicide Note
In New York on January 7 Albert London 53 ended his life by gas in a furnished room at West Twenty fourth Street. Police found four envelopes with small sums and a cremation note. A lengthy manuscript defended death by own action and included harsh views on working and tyrant bosses. London’s actions followed a note of cremation expenses and a call for a national crematory and a park for despondent individuals. The story also notes John Sinclair’s elevation to the peerage as Scotland secretary.
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Wilkie on the Grill Accused Members Questioned
A lively hearing before the House sundry civil bill subcommittee examined Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service on bureau estimates and use of agents. He faced questions over limits on activities and argued for a $135000 Treasury Secret Service appropriation, noting increased counterfeiting amid hard times.
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Postoffice Bill Passed With Major Staffing Shifts
The House approved the post office appropriation bill totaling over 24 million dollars. Amendments moved 500 staff from the $1,000 to the $1 class and shifted division office expenses emphasis. An amendment to add 500 clerks and assistants at the $1,109 class stations passed 71 to 60.
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Roosevelt urges removal of Maine wreck from Havana harbor
President Roosevelt sent Congress a message approving Gov. Magoon's recommendation to remove the wreck of the Maine from Havana harbor. The message urges Congress to appropriate funds and notes the wreck poses a navigation danger and should not remain as a historic symbol.
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Roosevelt Refuses Africa Hunting Trip Says Not a Hunter
Boston January 27 Special to The Washington Poet reports President Roosevelt replying to the Band of Mercy movement urging him to abandon his Africa trip. He states he is not going Africa to slaughter wild animals and he wants to see many things, not just hunt. The campaign began in Fort Worth Texas and has spread nationwide with a petition urging cancellation. Also announced, promotions in the Navy include William W. Gilmer to captain and Ivan C. Wettengel to commander along with Charles St. J. Butter named passed assistant surgeon to surgeon.
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Weeks Defends Lodge Over Ship Purchases in Canal Debate
Massachusetts Representative Weeks assails Rainey’s charges about government buys for the Isthmian canal commission. He says two ships Shawmut and Tremont were procured for $100000 less than the appropriation and could be used as collier ships. Rainey counters that the vessels went to Lodge constituents and questions the need for the purchases.
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Representatives to Dine Honor McKinley Aides at Raleigh
The Republican congressional committee plans a victory dinner tonight at the Hotel Raleigh honoring Chairman William B. McKinley and associates including Vice Chairman Tawney and Treasurer Dawed. Guests will include Speaker Cannon and Vice President-elect Serman with former leaders Overstreet and Babooex. Committee members Weeks Dawson Slemp Davidson Moore lead the arrangement.
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Wisconsin
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Pennsylvania
Railroad Head on Rolls Declares Mail Messenger Role
Statement by Representative Murdock prompts Post Office official to explain cross border mail transfer via Michigan Central contract. Stewart confirms possible use of president or high official as messenger to move mail over Niagara Falls under U S Canada agreement. He notes similar border practices and seeks more economical arrangements while denying full details.
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Elder Senators Win Debate on Waterways Treaty
The elder statesmen of the Senate defeated a move for executive session on the U S Canada waterways boundary treaty. Votes stood 40 to 31, with Lodge and Frye defending ratification while Teller warned of lake level risks. The arbitration treaty with Brazil was ratified.
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Hopkins Vote Drops to 73 as Foss Gains in Illinois Deadlock
In Springfield on January 27 the Illinois legislature’s joint session shows Senator Alber J. Hopkins held at 73 on the twenty-first ballot. Republican leaders Hull and Jones renounced loyalty to Hopkins and voted for George E. Foss, signaling a shift amid the protracted deadlock. Sher man and Yates enter the race, with Ogelsby also seeking a place as leaders shift strategy. The twenty-first ballot tallies include Foss nineteen, Stringer seventy six, Shurtleff fifteen, Mason four, McKinley one, Lowden two, Calhoun two, Sherman two, Yates twenty three, and Oglesby one.
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Festal Night in Havana Marked by Illumination and Ball
Havana hosts a bright inauguration eve with a city illumination and a farewell ball by the mayor and council for Gov Magoon President elect Gomez and Vice President elect Zayas and American officials. Tomorrow Gen Gomes will take an oath and deliver a speech. Gov Magoon will read Roosevelt orders and depart aboard a warship. The wreckage of the old Maine was detonated with wreaths and a new U.S. flag raised on the wrecked top.
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CURE ASTHMA Through New Specific Therapy
Sufferers have long tried diverse methods for asthma with little relief. A European specialist reportedly developed a positive permanent cure using ascatco. The Austrian Laboratory supplies 10 cent and larger sizes to Drug stores in New York City, aiming to ease access for patients to treat at home.
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Stephenson Narrowly Misses Reelection On Joint Ballot
Madison January 27 United States Senator Isaac Stephenson fell one vote short of a full term on the joint assembly ballot as two senators were absent. Supporters argued he was elected by separate house majorities, while others noted Republican defections and corruption charges affecting votes. Bristow and Smith also secured Senate victories in other states.
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Special Notices From Washington Gas Light and Railway Company
Office notices announce the Washington Gas Light Company annual meeting for electing directors at 12 noon February 1 1908 at 415 Seventh Street Northwest with doors opening 12 to 1 pm. Secretary William B Orme signs. Also notice of annual stockholders meeting for Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company February 9 1908 at 3 pm at the company office Mount Vernon Virginia signed by secretary.
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May Favor Increase in Presidential Salary and Travel
The House is expected to approve raising the President's pay to 75 thousand dollars plus 15 thousand for traveling expenses rather than 100 thousand as Senate proposed. Senate likely to accept the modification. Rumor of an annuity for former Presidents. House to back Supreme Court justice increases but oppose other Senate salary hikes. Senate to press for all increases. Conference report may be issued today.
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Diapapain Cures Indigestion and Stomach Distress
An advertisement urges keeping a case of Diapapain at home to digest foods and relieve indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn, belching, and related stomach ailments. It warns that digestion failures cause fermentation and stomach poison, and claims Diapapain prevents these pains after meals.
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