Naturalization bill passes after filibuster pause in House
House suspends rules to push uniform naturalization measure amid a busy day. Bill creates a bureau of immigration and naturalization in New York to oversee aliens, sets 90 day filing, 30 day pre election rule, and requires sworn intent to reside in the United States. Opposition by Cochran fades as Tawney leads fight against island lease in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Batan Island
Bonynge
Cannon
House
Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
United States
Cochran
New York
Bil
Tawney
Committee On Appropriations
Batay Island
Philippine Archipelago
Char Clark
Philippines
Hull
Theu
Helfer
Landis
Messrs
Cooper
Hil
South Carolina
Messrs. Legare
Patterson
Lever
Senate approves multiple postmaster nominations in session
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed several postmaster nominations including John W Vann in Grasod de Bandago and E W Martin in Hoboken New Jersey with other appointees listed for Pennsylvania Cedar Rock and Weehawken. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised broken eruption claim appears in text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
John W Vann
District of Grasod de Bandago
Téxea
Virginia
Me McClintig
Finvaste
Kansas
Markham
Baldwin New Jersey
E W Martin
Hoboken
W. C. Armbruster
Weehawken
Blebhorn
Weat Hopoken
Pennsylvania
Ono
Anson Wentling
Worth Carolan
Cedar Rock
Bila L
Hood
Moody Praises Elkins Law in Rebates Case
Senator Elkins receives a letter from Attorney General Moody praising the Elkins rebate law. Moody cites the Circuit Court ruling in the Pabst Brewery case as supporting his interpretation, claiming Supreme Court affirmation would make the Elkins law the most effective railroads regulation on the statute books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elking
Moody
Elkins
Pabst
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Pabt
New York Tribune
Eikins
Isthmian Canal: Chief Engineer Favors Lock System
Chief Engineer Stevens of the Isthmian Canal Commission told the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee why a sea level canal would be impractical. He warned Chagres River currents would flood and render a sea level canal unnavigable. He urged new docks at Colon and advocated diverse labor sources including Chinamen, Spaniards, and other races, while noting eight hour labor provisions are impracticable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Isthmian Canal Commission
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Chagres
Colon
Stavena
Mitty
Jamaica
Congress
Spain
Monument for Commodore John Barry Promised in Washington
Irish-Americans celebrate a law authorizing a monument to Commodore John Barry in Washington. The bill, debated for four years, passed the Senate on February 1 and the House on Monday. Barry, born in County Wexford in 1745, captained ships between Philadelphia and Bristol before becoming commander of a frigate and later the Navy's senior commander. President Washington issued his commission on February 22, 1797, formalizing Barry’s high rank and enduring legacy.
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Washington
John Barry
Senate
House of Representatives
Barry
County
Wexford
Philadelphia
Bristol
England
Lexington
United States
Eversman to Europe for two month rest trip
John C. Eversman private secretary to Representative William B. McKinley of the Nineteenth Illinois district sails June 3 from Philadelphia for Europe for a two month vacation. He will visit London Paris and Berlin and spend time in Holland. He is returning to Washington mid August to participate in the Congressional campaign and will be accompanied by Harry J. Vance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Eversman
William B. McKinley
Illinois
Philadelphia
Europe
Washington
Eversman
London
Paris
Berlin
Holland
Gommer
Tyversman
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Mr. Eversman
Harry J. Vance
Presidential Nominations Received by the Senate
The President sent nominations to the Senate including brigadier generals and retirees, plus collectors of customs and various state posts. Named individuals span Colby Kansas to Bristol and Warren districts, with multiple dates and military and civilian appointments listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Inud
Colby
Kan
John Thomas
John Mac Giellan
Artillery Corbe
Stephen P. Jotelyn
Het
M. C James
HigginwayHto
Hemania
N."allen
Ong
W. Cots
Olson Chio
Y. H. Pluhatt
Cottineant
Searls
J. A Wallace
Chester
Wisconsin
John T. Herris
Ripon
Naval bill passes 103117670 with wide ship size debate
The Senate approved the naval appropriation carrying 103,117,670 and discussed changes in the rate bill made in conference. Key issues included a large battleship plan, readiness to send the bill back to conference, and warnings about escalating ship size and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Tillman
Foraker
Bolley
Bacon
Gallinger
Interstate Commerce Commission
Moseley
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Cotton Report Attacked Over Acreage Discrepancy Claim
South Carolina Representative Ellerbe introduced a resolution accusing the Department of Agriculture of manipulating the cotton acreage estimate of 28,686,000 acres. The measure demands immediate disclosure of tabulated acreage estimates from seven correspondent groups and asserts the report harmed the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilerbe
South Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Department
Corps of
Secretary of Agriculture
Ellerbe
How Asylum Farm Is Run at the Hearing
At a St Elizabeths hearing James E L Green in charge of the farm described the operation. Twenty men and twenty five patients were fed but provisions were insufficient. Evander French said no canned meats, only dried beef. The asylum uses monthly 10000 pounds of corned beef and weekly 7590 pounds of fresh meat. Folsom and Williams outlined their departments. The Philippine peso bullion value prompts a House Insular Affairs panel to back a bill cutting fineness from nine tenths to seven tenths.
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St. Elizabeth’s Asylum
James EL. Green
Evander French
W. C. Folsom
C. A. J. Williams
Asylum
Folsom and
Williams
House Committee On
Civil-Service Retirement Board
Executive Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Death of Rep Robert Adams Commended by Pennsylvania Society
The Pennsylvania Society at the Maryland Building praised Rep Robert Adams of Pennsylvania who died by his own hand. Col. 5 HB Stratton spoke of the society’s growth and forge ahead plans. Mrs Charles M Pepper reported progress on permanent headquarters as readings by Brandenberg Levers and Arnold followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Society
Robert Adams
Pennsylvania
Maryland Building
Hi Street
HB. Stratton
Washington
Charles M Pepper
Pepper
EH. T. Brandenberg
May Adele Levers
Arnold
Meat Bill Faces House Panel Over Beef Inspection Amend
The House Agriculture Committee meets to study the Subcommittee substitute to Beveridge's meat inspection amendment amid a rift between President and Speaker. Wadsworth, Lorimer, Henry, Scott and Cocks attend informal talks. observers foresee major changes and possible delays as demand for harsher meat controls clashes with executive and House leadership. A New York member, Lindsay, cited a Caldwell proposal to destroy condemned carcasses with kerosene, a plan opposed by the Chicago inspector and packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Agriculture
Beveridge
Wadsworth
Messrs
Lorimer
Henry
Scott
House
Hig
Lindsay
New York
J. BR. Caldwell
Worth Street
New York City
Caldwell
Chicago
Mayor backing city owned slaughtering plant plan
Chicago June 5 Mayor Dunne advocates municipal ownership of a slaughtering plant. Pawners would be required to kill and prepare meat for public sale under city supervision. Fundraising is the main hurdle to be discussed with the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dunne
Rebate Case Agreement Consolidates Packing Firms
In Kansas City on June 5, counsel agreed to consolidate cases against Swift Cudahy Armour and Nelson Morris for alleged rebates. Judge McPherson allowed presentation to the jury with no witnesses. The court adjourned to Thursday morning when the statement will be read and the case given to the jury after brief arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Swift, Cudahy, Armour
Nelson Morris
United States District Court
McPherson
Packers Cleaning Up After Health Inspection
Chicago reports say three sanitary inspectors were sent to stock yards to check plants. They found defective plumbing in one packing house and ordered immediate repairs and lime-washed walls. Some facilities were praised for cleanliness while sausage and laundry rooms and a chilling area required improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Whalen
Neti
Planta
Rites Set for Senator Gorman with Deputations Attending
Simple pallbearers chosen for the late Senator Gorman will carry his funeral at the family home 1482 K Street NW at 11 a.m. tomorrow with Rev. Wallace Radcliffe and Rev. FP G Power officiating. Burial is planned at Oak Hill Cemetery as requested by the senator. A joint Senate and House delegation will attend, with prominent public figures and letters of condolence from across the nation, while a long list of former governors, senators, and representatives are expected to send tributes.
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EK Street
Senate
House
Oak Hill Cemetery
Gorman
Sim
Blictty
K Street
Wallace Radcliffe
FP. G Power
Murray Vandiver
Spencer, Jones
Frank A. Burnt
Col
Buchanan Schley
J. F.C. Talbott
Joshua W. Miles
John Lee Carroll
BE. BE. Jackson
John P. Poe
Bernard Carter
L.r V. Baughman
T. M. Landhan
L Freeman Rasln
W. Hering
Thomas BE. Hunt
John R. McLean
James L. Norris
Ww. W. Paller
Oak Hill
Senator Gorman
Arlington Hotel
Vermont Avenue
United States
Bawtn Wartent
Maryland
Haltimore
David B Hill
New York
Albany
Tishu' D Jackson
Sailabury
Frank Brown
Baltimore
Wayar D Otay ‘Pimanus
Georga
Long Drang
James Smith, Jr
New
Jerry
Newark
William §. Bryan, Jr
Willian H .Thomas
Westminster
Viewr Baughman
Prederick
Gan
Havre da Grace
Henry C. Corbin
Kansan City
Buchanan &Chley
Hagerstown
Washington Bowie
Spencer C. Jones
Rockville
William Alden Smith
Grand Rapidy
Much
WW Alcintire
Harry Wells Ruak
Princess Aue
Johnnle E Beasman
W Herler
Aberdeen
John W Aviratt
Cumberland
On Dryan
Beltimore
Veiry Boul
Henry Gassoway Davis
Elkins
Wiliam F Sheehan
August Belmont
James If Tikele
C Cicago
Richard H Alvey
Hagerstawn
John P Poe
Bella
R Herbert
Edmonds
Roland Mitchell
DM Wisher
Laurel
George Lu
Miler
Omaha
Nobr
L F. Barker
Boston
Mas
J Fred Kelly
Washington
George W Thompson
Parkersburg
Cooper
H G Buxton
Hevner
W. Ve
Calvin
May
Joseph B Perkins
Tawaon
J. W. Melvin
Nortathy
Charles K Ober
WB Schoen
James Young
Wisconsin
Admirsl Winfield Scott Schley
Gresham Madec
U. N
James K Jones
Arkansas
George A. Pearce
Thomas A. Smith
John Il Jr
Fred C Tulhou
Sydney F. Mudd
Frank C Wachter
Samuel Hiwilson
Cosn
David Gratem Adee
George Aarn
John W Lanehan
Edward Everett Hale
Apitezo Promoted As Complete Nutrient Cereals
An advertisement touts Apitezo as a complete cereal containing essential nutrients for all ages from children to businessmen. It claims to nourish the body with littered corpuscles and highlights Apitezo as crisp and delicious with natural vegetable iroi content in its package.
Retirement bill proposed for civil service workers
Long article describes a proposed civil service retirement bill developed over five years by the United States Civil Service Retirement Association. It details funding from a 6 percent payroll deduction, retirement ages and benefits, refund of deductions on separation, and administrative steps for applications and board oversight. It cites expected bipartisan committee action and notes broad employee interest.
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United States Civil Service Retirement Association
Congress
Senate
House
Treasury
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Hns
Protecting Composers from Talking Machine Abuses
Victor Herbert and John Philo Sousa urge an amendment to the copyright law to stop phonograph and perforated roll firms from profiting off American compositions without royalties. Herbert cites misrepresentation of his works like Toyland and stresses the need to adapt law to talking machines. Sousa joins in support as hearings before the patents committee begin.
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Victor Herbert
Souza
Adirondacks
Washington
John Philo Sousa
Mr. Herbert
Joint Committee On ‘Patents
Herbert
United States
Longworths to Be Busy in London Week
London June. Congressman Nicholas Longworth and Mrs Longworth arrive aboard the St Louis from New York for a week of social engagements. Invitations pour in from embassy circles with events including opera and a Dorchester House dinner on June 12 hosted by Ambassador and Mrs Reid.
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London
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
New York
St. Louis
United States
Canned Meats Sale Collapse Amid Boycott
London on July 5 reports a drastic drop in canned provisions sales. Dealers nationwide saw continual declines through the past week, with many large stores not selling a single tin of meat or sausage today after official packing disclosures. The boycott extends to British colonial and American supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Telegraph
Asgerta
Admiralty
War Office
United States
McKinley School Parents Meeting and Exhibits Notice
Special notices announce a parents meeting at the Highes House on Thursday at 8 p.m. to pass resolutions endorsing Mr Gardiner as principal and invite dental society visitors to George Washington University exhibits this week. Also mentions Columbia Phonography Co and Shoemaker Tennessee Whiskey advertisement.
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McKinley Manual Training School
Higes House
A £ Gardiner
Beni
F Edwards
Fe Cox Larner
Washington and Vicinity
Dental Department
George Washington University
J. M. Scho
Columbia Plahography
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Interstats Commerce Commission
Customs Department
Navy Department
Npme
Nnpapet
Elkins Law
Commodore John Barry
Representative McKinley
NAVAL
Bacer
Great Britain
Hale
Thale
Dodge
Mr. Bacon
Asylum Farm
St. Elizabeth's
Adams
Packers
Fairbatks
Custom
Winneta
Bacon and Clay
Georgia
Danial and Martin
Albaon
Iowa
Wet Yoore
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Bmccreary
Hentucky
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Culberson and Bailey
Texas
Pies
Overman and Simmons
North Carolina
Tolman
Ohio
Spooner
Knox
West Virginia
Alabama
Yale
Maine
Money
Perkins
Flint
California
Telfer
Colorado
Indiana
Frye
Maina
Ledge
Burrows
Michigan
Minnesota
Career
Montana
Gallager
New Hampshire
Kittredge
South Dakota
Apiteto Bincuita
Ihe
Civil Service Commission
Tt Ia
Ita
McCray
Nelson Refrigerator CO
F St. N. Ww
Longworths
BS 10Th St. Nw
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Phane
Empire
King Secten Ball
Rundlett
Rand
W. B. Moses & Sons
St. Corrith
Rick Ingersoll
Jan and
Peave
Failippin
Spanich
Lana Park
Peseon
Luma Fark
Washington, D. C
Knedenstue
Belasco
Odette Tyler
I Maria Lawana Chowmine Tave Comedy
Ingomar
FON Mastatan
Columbia
Guy Standing
John Mason
Columbia Theater Co
LIARS
Ernest Hogan
Rufus Rastus
Fx! Society
Kernan
Matinee Daily
Ayb the Wen
Charles Macalester
Jane
Marshall Hall
Fane
Turek Trigg Borg der
Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Tain
Rhine
Pennsriveaia
Willard Hotel
Fay
Reliance
D.F. Barringer
F Street
N. W
Frot Rohrer’s Institute
Fulton’s
Ninth Street N. W
Tey Post
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