Busy on supply bills absence of long debate over navy bill
Congress moves swiftly on appropriation bills with minimal contention. Navy bill set early despite policy split. two new battleships authorized. Statehood bill eyed for a vote as Beveridge leads push. opposition signals readiness to proceed. Oklahoma Indian Territory statehood possible. impeachment court to hear Judge Swayne Friday. Agricultural and other appropriation bills to be reported this week while railroad rate and Philippine tariff topics await further work.
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Tables of Naval Strength by Mr Pitman Pulsifer
Mr Pulsifer, clerk of the Senate Committee on Naval Affairs, has issued a pamphlet in tabular form detailing vessels, personnel, and navy appropriations. It supplements his 1883 to 194 edition volume on naval laws, with 459 pages plus a 27 page index. The work, praised for reliability, is in demand in Congress and departments as a practical handbook.
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Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Government Printing Office
Pulsifer
United States Navy
Congress
Cross Town Street Railway Bill to be Considered Today
The House District Committee holds a special morning meeting to discuss the cross-town street railway bill and to seek an early agreement. Representative Davis has introduced a bill granting the franchise for the road to the Capital Traction Company, with Engineer Commissioner Biddle likely to confer with the committee.
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Startling December immigration surge noted by official
Commissioner Sargent reports a sharp rise in December immigration led by Russia and Austria Hungary. Russia shows 10,184 arrivals in December, 1909 compared with 10,431 in December 1908 and 15,992 in December 1904, a 67 percent rise from December 1902. Austria Hungary adds 23,423 total with a 12,738 year over year increase, while Europe totals 58,926, up 17,578. officials say December activity is unusually strong and, if sustained, could yield the heaviest yearly immigration in U.S. history.
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McKinley Dinner Frames South Question Aid Plea
Illinois Representative Boutell spoke at the West End Republican Club dinner in Delmonico's New York on the South and suffrage, urging federal aid and intelligent Northern sympathy. He praised McKinley and urged Roosevelt as a friend to the South, arguing rapid southern progress under protectionism and needs for better information.
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John Proctor Clarke
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William Halpin
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Petersburg
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North
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Hood
Dawson Denies Deal in West Virginia Senate Plot
West Virginia Democratic Senator Cornwell plans a Senate resolution for a joint investigation into an alleged plot to defeat legislation favoring Standard Oil. Gov elect Dawson denies any deal with the company and supports inquiry. Speaker Grosecup opposes bill 120, citing impact on independent gas concerns. Worthington and Swisher arrive from Pittsburg amid evolving disclosures.
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Trial of Fishburne in Roanoke Murder Case
Special to The Washington Foxt Roanoke Virginia January 29 The trial of Charles H Fishburne for the murder of Dr Fred C Lefew centers Roanoke today Judge Robertson says an eye witness will testify tomorrow Two men Harvey and Adkins claim to have seen the tragedy but both fear to testify unless the other can be found The heart of Dr Lefew with a knife wound will be introduced as evidence The trial is expected to last the week
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Wreck on Western Maryland injures two crew
Special to The Washington Post reports two railroad workers were injured when spreading rails caused Freight No. 112 to plunge down Jacks Mountain near Highfield Maryland. Conductor William Hehn sustained head and limb injuries. flagman George Byerly suffered a severe skull fracture and body injuries but is expected to recover. Road traffic was halted for hours as three freight cars and the caboose tumbled down the slope.
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Fairfield
Norfolk Officer Arrested In $700 Release Plot
Police in Norfolk Virginia report Officer C T Townley in jail after alleged receipt of $700 to secure the release of Ruby Ford's husband Harry Hallett from the Boston naval station. Col George C Cabell claims Townley will prove the debt owed by Ford's wife justifies keeping security tickets and jewelry. Ford says Hallett, a deserter, married her in Norfolk. Townley allegedly demanded funds to bribe Washington officials for release. The case centers on the alleged debt and payment prior to arrest.
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Trolley Car Hit Carriage In Wheeling
A carriage returning to Julian G Hearne’s suburban home was wrecked when struck by a Wheeling and Ohio Electric car. Mrs E B Armour of Kansas City and Chicago was seriously injured. Hearne and his wife were cut and bruised but not seriously hurt. Julian Hearne is brother of F J Hearne, president of Colorado Fuel and Iron Company.
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Man Guilty Of Manslaughter In Maryland Lodger Case
Frederick Easton of Hagerstown was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Lorenzo Kline, a lodger, after discovering Easton’s wife with him. The jury recommended mercy. Easton faced up to ten years. Details note ballots and public opinion favored acquittal. Easton wept when the verdict was read.
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Dr Shoop's Restorative advertised as indigestion cure
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as a remedy for indigestion and related stomach issues. It claims the product addresses the root cause via nerve regulation, promises a free dollar bottle with a mail offer, and lists multiple books on health topics with ordering details from Racine Wisconsin.
Marines Fend Fire and Save Blocks as Portsmouth Burns
Navy personnel and Norfolk fire teams battled a early morning warehouse and business district blaze in Portsmouth with high winds. Marines saved furniture from seven buildings and aided hotels and stores while one firefighter was seriously injured. Loss is estimated under 35000 dollars. The fire started in an ice factory and spread rapidly through Crawford and High streets damaging multiple structures and destroying several two to five story buildings.
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Tobacco Market News From Five Virginia Cities
Tobacco receipts across Danville Petersburg South Boston Lynchburg and Richmond fell under a cold spell but prices remained firm. Weaker weather cut wagon loads. old tobacco trading continued in rounds while air cured and Austrian blends showed steady demand with steady or higher prices per hundred pounds.
Tobacco market holds firm with high prices in Durham
Sun cured and medium grade tobacco offerings kept prices up as growers faced shortages. Wrappers of sun cured tobacco sold from 15 to 35 dollars, Wilers with good body brought 11 to 15, and buyers remained eager. A 1300 pound sale averaged 12.50, with Vaughan & Co noting continued large sales at full prices despite cold weather and strong demand.
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Whipping posts debated in District Court records
Roosevelt urged statistics on wife beating. District Police Court clerks sift five years of records to separate assaults on women from unrelated cases. Officials note many assaults involve non marital relations and common names confuse identities, complicating a clear wife beating tally for Congress.
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