Willett Speech Erased by House Expunged From Records
A special House committee urged striking the entire Willett speech from record, deeming its objectionable remarks inseparable from the address. The House voted to expunge the speech after Representative Mann presented the committee report, Willett declining to defend that portion.
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President Vetos Bill Amid Civil Service Clash
A presidential veto confronts a contentious proposal to alter civil service records tied to a WWI era veteran. The bill would set a dangerous precedent by exposing protected War Department records to revision for a single individual, challenging the integrity of official files and civil service protections.
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Favorable Report on Treaties With Colombia and Panama
The committee on foreign relations reported favorably today on the treaties with Colombia and Panama, arguing the accord settles disputes from Panama's secession. Democratic members oppose due to US payment to Colombia, while opposition will form at Senate consideration. Secretary Root explained the Newfoundland fisheries treaty ahead of his departure.
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Senator Martin Bill Proposes Chesapeake Bay Breakwater Aid
Senator Martin of Virginia introduced in the Senate yesterday a bill granting permission to Lynnvaven Terminal Company to improve lower Chesapeake Bay by constructing a breakwater. The measure aims to aid navigation and harbor development along the bay.
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Senate considers Canadian treaty and House actions
The Senate meets with limited daylong debate on the Canadian treaty without final action while the House faces party line salvos. Representative Weeks rebuts Rainey charge on Lodge and Vesela purchases for the Panama Canal. The foreign aid bill is amended and passed as the House adjourns to meet tomorrow.
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Argue for Child Bureau Advocates Press for Federal Bureau
Advocates in conference urged House Interior Committee to back the Parsons bill creating a Federal child bureau. Speakers including Homer Folkes, Thomas F. Walsh, and Ellen Spencer Museey supported reliable data on child welfare as essential to national future prosperity.
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Change Zone Rule Aims At Centralized Governance
A House committee recommends reorganizing Isthmian Canal Zone administration. The bill replaces seven governors with a governor and director, potentially appointing Col Goethal as director while keeping chief engineer. It also streamlines courts to one district court, extends land leases to 23 years, and legalizes the current executive-ordered government.
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New Chinese Emperor Enthronement Proclamation Described
The proclamation notes a four and thirty year rule, the emperor’s frail body, and the heavy duties of succession and government reshaping. It mentions the enthronement date on the twenty first day of the enthronment year and the divine utensils as symbols of responsibility.
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Man Ends Life in New York Apartment Over Tyrant Boss
Albert London 53 commits suicide by illuminating gas in a furnished West Twenty fourth Street room. Police find four envelopes with small sums for a cremation and a note praising self-destruction. He writes of despair at work in a clothes shop and urges a future crematory and a park for despairing souls. A lengthy manuscript defends death by own action and mentions cremation costs and instructions.
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Wilkie on the Grill Accused Members Question
Chief Wilkie before a House subcommittee defending secret service powers and budget amid questions on counterfeiting, service limits, and personnel shifts. The hearing highlighted disputes over funding and past cadre expansions into the Department of Justice.
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Postoffice Bill Passes With 500 New Station Clerks
The House approved the post office appropriation bill totaling over 24 million dollars. Amendments moved 500 assistant superintendents and clerks from the $1,000 class to the $1 class. The expansion was debated. Gardner of Massachusetts proposed 500 more clerks and aides at the $1,109 class stations. The amendment passed 71 to 60. A further change ordered 500 additional station employees drawn from the $1,000 class.
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Roosevelt Urges Removal of the Maine Wreck From Havana
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress endorsing Governor Magoon’s request to remove the wreck of the Maine from Havana harbor. The message argues the wreck is a navigation hazard and should be appropriated for removal, marking a decisive shift on the historic ship’s fate.
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Roosevelt replies to Band of Mercy push on Africa trip
Special to The Washington Poet reports President Roosevelt denying plans to Africa for hunting. He says he travels to see Africa’s many interests, not to slaughter animals, amid a growing nationwide petition opposing his hunting voyage. The piece also notes naval promotions announced by the President, including officers William W. Gilmer and Ivan C. Wettengel.
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Weeks Defends Lodge over Ship Purchases
Massachusetts Representative Weeks rebuts Rainey’s charges against Senator Lodge regarding two government ships for the Isthmian canal. Weeks says the Shawmut and Tremont were bought for $100,000 under the appropriation and could be used as collier vessels, while Rainey criticizes the transactions as tied to Lodge supporters.
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Representatives To Dine After 1908 Victory At Raleigh
Active Republicans of the congressional committee plan a victory dinner honoring Chairman William B. McKinley and associates at the Hotel Raleigh tonight. Guests include Speaker Cannon Vice President elect Sherman former Chairman Babooex and former Secretary Overstreet. Committee in charge led by Weeks Dawson Slemp Davidson Moore.
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Davidson
Wisconsin
Moore
Pennsylvania
Railroad Head On Rolls Declares Mail Contract Across Niagara
Second Assistant Postmaster General Stewart refuted claims that Michigan Central Railroad president was on the post office payroll as a mail messenger for 23 years at $1000 yearly. He explained Canada US mail transfer at Niagara Falls required a messenger contract, noting the use of a high official’s name. He hinted at a leak and sought a more economical arrangement for cross border mail transfers.
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Elder Senators Win Debates on Waterways Treaty
Elder statesmen in the Senate secured leadership as they blocked an executive session on the U S Canada water boundaries amid debate over the Great Lakes waterway treaty. Lodge Frye and Smith argued for ratification while Teller Heyburn urged tighter restrictions to protect lake levels and Michigan’s rights. The arbitration treaty with Brazil was ratified.
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Hopkins Vote Drops to 73 in Illinois Senate Deadlock
In Springfield on January 27, a joint session of the Illinois legislature showed Senator Alber J. Hopkins remaining at 73 votes on the twenty-first ballot. Hull and Jones publicly renounced allegiance to Hopkins and backed Congressman George Edmund Foss, signaling a pivotal shift as former leaders Sherman and Yates entered the race and new contenders emerged. The session also listed votes for Foss, Stringer, Shurtleff, Mason, McKinley, Lowden, Calhoun, Oglesby, and others.
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Festal Night in Havana Ushers New Cuban Government
Havana launches inaugural festivities with city illumination and a farewell ball by the mayor and council for Gov Magoon President elect Gomez and Vice President elect Zayas along with American officials. Tomorrow oath taking and address planned at the palace. The Maine wreckage detonated with wreaths while a new American flag rises on the wreck’s mast.
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Cure for Asthma Promoted by Noted European Specialist
For years asthma sufferers tried many methods without relief. A European specialist developed a positive permanent cure using ascatco, now produced by Austrian Laboratory and available through local druggists. Two sizes offered, 10 cent for mild cases and a larger option for a month’s treatment.
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Stephenson Narrowly Trails in Wisconsin Senate Ballot
Wisconsin lawmakers recast a joint ballot for United States Senator Isaac Stephenson, missing by one vote on the first ballot as two senators were absent. Supporters argue he was elected by separate house votes, while a corruption charge looms and an investigation may follow. Bristow and Smith also win US Senate seats in separate state actions.
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Annual Meetings of Washington Gas Light Co and WA and NV Railway
Special notices for stockholders announce two annual meetings. Washington Gas Light Company directors to be elected on February 1 1908 at 12 noon at 415 Tenth Street NW with hours 12 to 1. Secretary William B Orme signs. Also notice of annual meeting of Washington Alexandria and Mt Vernon Railway stockholders to meet February 9 1908 at 3 pm at the company office in Mount Vernon Virginia, signed by Secretary On W. Fpit-Tock.
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May Favor Increase in Presidential Salary Debate
The House is expected to approve a salary raise for the President to 75000 with 15000 for travel expenses rather than the Senate’s 100000 plus travel. The Senate is likely to accept this modification and may approve an annuity for former Presidents. The House plans hard fights on other Senate salary increases, while the Senate insists on full acceptance. A conference report could be issued today.
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Diapapain Promises Relief for Digestive Distress
An advertisement urges keeping a bottle of Diapapain for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims the remedy digests any food, relieves belching gas nausea headaches dizziness and other gastric disorders, and argues real trouble comes from food not digesting properly.
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