Willett Talk Erased Committee Suggests Action
A special House committee urged striking the entire Willett speech from the record after finding it impossible to separate objectionable remarks. Representative Willett of New York faced an expunged address amid debate over congressional duties and presidential protection from personal abuse.
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President Vetoes Bill Over Civil Service Records
A high level veto challenges a proposed law altering military and civil service records. The measure targets specific personnel and would set a precedent by allowing changes to official records, prompting opposition from lawmakers who argue such acts threaten record integrity and wartime administration.
Favorable Report on Treaties With Colombia and Panama
The Senate foreign relations committee today reported favorably on the treaties with Ama and Colombia to settle issues from Panama’s secession. Democratic members oppose the conventions over the US obligation to pay Colombia for Panama losses, seen as a admission of responsibility. Opposition will rise when the measures reach the floor. Secretary Root explained the Newfoundland fisheries treaty to the committee as he prepares to depart Washington.
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United States
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Washington
Senator Martin Bill Aims Bay Improvement Breakwater Project
Senator Martin of Virginia introduced in the Senate yesterday a bill granting perinvasion to the Lynnvaven Terminal Company to improve the lower Chesapeake Bay by constructing a breakwater.
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Lynnvaven Terminal Company
Senate Debates Canadian Treaty as House Passes Pantage Bill
Congress discusses the Canadian dary treaty with no final action while the Senate meets. Representative Weeks rebuts Rainey on Lodge and vessel purchases for the Panama Canal, and the House amends and passes the appropriation bill before adjourning.
Advocates Push for Federal Children Bureau in Interior
Delegates and lawmakers gathered in Washington to urge House action on the Parsons bill creating a Federal children bureau in the Interior Department. Speakers, including Homer Folkes and Thomas F. Walsh, argued the bureau would collect reliable data to uplift children, with support from women’s clubs and civic groups.
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New York
Homer Folkes
Ben Lindsey
Thomas FI. Walsh
Colorado
Bennet
Change Zone Rule Aims at Streamlining Isthmian Government
A committee on Interstates and Foreign Commerce recommended changes to govern the Isthmian Canal Zone. The bill shifts from a seven member commission to a governor and director, potentially appointing Col Goethals as director while remaining chief engineer. It also reorganizes courts, extends public land leases to 23 years, and legalizes the present executive-ordered government.
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New Orleans
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Chinese Emperor Enthronement Proclamation Fears Frail Heir
The State Department received a December proclamation announcing a new Chinese emperor enthroned after a four and thirty year reign. It notes the sacred body is frail and the divine utensils heavy, with caution about the ability to complete government reorganization and the looming succession.
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State Department
Urged Park for Personal Crisis Prompts Suicide Note
Washington Post special report from New York describes Albert London, 53, ending his life by illuminating gas in a West Twenty Fourth Street room. Police found envelopes with sums for the landlord, a policeman, the porter, and cremation, plus a long manuscript defending death by one’s own action and a call to establish cremetory and park for despondents. London reportedly paid $65 for cremation, left a note, and urged reforms.
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Wilkie on the Grill Accused Members Questioned by President
A lively House hearing before the sundry civil bill subcommittee probed the Secret Service's conduct and uses of agents. Chief Wilkie defended estimates and urged Treasury secret service funding rise to 135000, citing counterfeiting increases and past expansions under limits.
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Iowa
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Tennessee
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Kentucky
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New York
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Department of Justice
Secret Service of the Treasury
Postoffice Bill Passes With 24 Million Appropriation
The House approved the post office appropriation bill totaling over 24 million dollars. Amendments moved 500 station staff from the $1,000 to the $1 class and removed pay provisions for division superintendents and travel clerks. Gardner of Massachusetts pushed for 500 additional clerks and staff at the $1,109 class stations, the amendment passing 71 to 60, with another change limiting new hires to the $1,000 class stations.
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Roosevelt urges Maine wreck removal from Havana harbor
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress approving Governor Magoon's recommendation to remove the wreck of the Maine from Havana harbor. The note quotes Magoon expressing hope for removal and urges an appropriation to ensure navigation safety, saying the wreck poses a danger and that removal is wise in any case.
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Roosevelt replies to Band of Mercy movement
Special to The Washington Poet reports Boston January 27 where President Roosevelt rejects Africa hunting trip as mere hunting and notes many interests in Africa. A nationwide petition to stop the trip circulates from Fort Worth Texas. Plus naval nominations including William W. Gilmer and Ivan C. Wettengel move through Senate.
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Ivan C. Wettengel
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Weeks Defends Lodge in Isthmian Ship Purchase Row
Massachusetts Representative Weeks backs Senator Lodge against Rainey charges over government purchase of two ships for Isthmian canal work. He says ships were bought $100000 under appropriation and could serve as collier vessels, while Rainey argues the ships favored Lodge constituents.
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Dine of Republicans Honors McKinley Aides at Raleigh
Republican congressional committee members hold a victory celebration at the Hotel Raleigh to honor Chairman William B. McKinley and associates including James A. Tawney Charles G. Dawed Harry C. Louderslager and Henry Casson. Guests include Speaker Cannon Vice President-elect pherman and former officials. Committee members listed include Weeks Mascachus Dawson Slemp Davidson and Moore representing several states.
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James A. Tawney
Charles G. Dawed
Harry C. Louderslager
Henry Casson
Raleigh
Cannon
Slemp
Wirsettsginia
Davidson
Wisconsin
Moore
Pennsylvania
Railroad Head On Rolls Declares Mail Messenger Role
Representative Murdock alleged the Michigan Central Railroad president was listed as a post office mall messenger for 23 years at 1000 dollars yearly. Stewart said the messenger name could be any high official, as the rail held the contract to transfer mail at Niagara Falls under US Canada treaty rules. He noted similar border arrangements exist with Mexico and Canada and is seeking a more economical transfer method while denying a leak of sensitive papers.
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Post Office Department
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Ledyard
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Canada
Niagara River
Niagara Falls
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Murt Dock
Antiva
Elder Senators Win Debated Waterways Treaty
Elder statesmen in the Senate prevailed in a key vote over the waterways boundary with Canada and the ratification of a Brazilian arbitration convention. Western insurgents failed to block the agenda as 40 supported the elder leaders while 31 opposed. Senators Lodge Frye and Heyburn argued mixed positions on the treaty, stressing timely ratification and US rights, including concerns about Great Lakes water use and the St Marys River watershed.
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Hopkins Vote Falls as Foss Support Grows in Illinois Deadlock
In Springfield on January 27 the joint session showed Hopkins down to 73 on the twenty first ballot as Hull and Jones declared they reject primary and caucus ties. They voted for George Edmund Foss, who had trailed Hopkins in the GOP primary, signaling a shift aided by Sherman and Yates entering the race. The tally listed Foss 19, Stringer 76, Shurtleff 15, Mason 4, McKinley 1, Lowden 2, Calhoun 2, Sherman 2, Yates 23, Ogelsby 1.
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Richard Yates
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Shurtleff
Mason
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Lowden
Calhoun
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Oglesby
Festal Night in Havana with Inaugural Ball a Headline Event
Havana celebrates the inauguration of the Cuban government with city illumination and a farewell ball hosted by the mayor and council for Gov Magoon President elect Gomez and officials. Gen Gomes to take oath and address from palace balcony. Magoon to read Roosevelt order then depart aboard a warship. Maine and Mississippi crews detonate wreckage and raise a new American flag atop the wreck.
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Mississippi
Way to Cure Asthma Promoted by Medical Authorities
An article touts a supposed constitutional basis for asthma and promotes a specific remedy ascateo from Austrian Laboratory. It claims a European specialist developed a permanent cure and notes availability in New York City for practical home use in two sizes, 10 cent and larger, with claims of relief within a month.
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Stephenson Lacks One Vote In Wisconsin Senate Battle
Wisconsin lawmakers in joint assembly failed to reelect Isaac Stephenson by one vote on the first ballot. Supporters assert he was legally elected by separate house majorities, while corruption charges and ongoing investigations color the dispute. Bristow and Smith are also noted as elected to Senate terms in other states and contexts.
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Hugh P. Farrelly
Annual Meetings Notice for Washington Gas Light Company
Special notices announce the Washington Gas Light Company annual meeting on January 14, 1908, for director elections and business at 415 Seventh Street NW. Bond sale set for February 1, 1908 at noon, with voting hours noon to 1 pm. Secretary William B. Orme signs. Also notice of stockholders meeting for Washington Alexandria and Mt Vernon Railway Company on February 9, 1908 at 3 pm in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Secretary W. Pitot Toock.
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William B. Orme
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Fpit- Tock
May Favor Increase In Presidential Salary
The House is expected to approve raising the President's salary to 75000 with 15000 for traveling expenses, rather than the 100000 set in the Senate amendment. A Senate compromise is anticipated, with possible approval of Supreme Court justice raises and contention over other Senate-proposed salary boosts. A conference report may be issued today.
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Diapepain Promises Quick Relief For Indigestion
Slogans tout Diapepain as a cure for indigestion sour stomach heartburn and related stomach distress. The ad claims it digests food prevents belching nausea and headaches and removes digestive discomfort when taken after meals. It warns readers not to blame nervousness or gastritis but to consider indigestible food as the cause.
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