Roosevelt Mugged by Critics on White House Expenditures
A House debate over a 25 000 traveling expense appropriation for the President and White House stables sparks strong opposition from Mr Brundidge of Arkansas. He denounces alleged extravagance and calls for simpler living while Grosvenor defends the administration and mocks critics, noting political attacks and the president’s public duties.
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House
White House
Morris
Yesterda
Elthdidge Democrat
Arkanss
Congress
Congressional clash over railroad rate bill and White House praise
Senate spars over disputed conference report on the railroad rate bill with a brief return to conference and no recommendation. Brundige attacks White House expenditures while Grosvenor defends presidential simplicity, praising the Plain American government and the home of the President as a symbol of republican virtue.
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Grosvenor
Caula
Old World
White House
Senate
Wis
Baick
Wilks
Eatlzene
American Republic
United States
Congress
Ake
Chanuman
Gen Grosveno
Washington
Ancestoas
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Senate confirms a slate of federal and state nominees
In executive session the Senate confirmed nominees including Frank A Tatchell for receiver of public moneys at Seattle Jona Thomas as register of lands at Corby hang and James Woomby as United States attorney for the Eastern District of Texas Col John Wevillan to brigadier general and retired. confirmations span multiple states and roles with numerous names listed.
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Senate
Frank A Tatchell
Seattle
Wash
Jona Thomas Register
Aifles
Corby Hang
Lodge Tillman Clash Over Rail Passes in Senate Conferees
Senate debate on the rail rate bill centers on anti pass provisions and penalties. Senator Tillman accuses Massachusetts of overreaching amendments while Senator Hale seeks employee exemptions and Senator Carter proposes free passes for all members of Congress to study national needs.
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Bay State
Carter
Congress
Hale
Gorman
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lodge-Tullman
Titman
Lodge
Massachusetts
Tia Tre
Mrodge
Antlin
Wil
South Carolina
Tillman
Masachusetts
Mir Tody
Bacon
Uso
Pss
Questen
Gener
Neds
Seratal Hale
Ernest
Rodifica
Caripad
Patterson
Warned by Williams seeks vote on statehood conference report
Congressman Williams and House leaders faced warnings of a possible extended filibuster if the statehood conference report is not put to a vote. Williams argued Republicans used strict rules to block consensus, urging action on key provisions and criticizing chairmen for delays while pressing for passage of the public works and transportation measures tied to the conferees report.
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John Sharp Willams
Dtate Hood
Willlams
House
Engin
Nouse
Uncle Joe
Sperker
Wether
Rloss
Auestion
Weyhall
Wis
Neil
Pailice Republican
Lois
Pullman Car Company
Pont O
Senate
John Ship Willams
Tahoe
Williams
Iceistauer
Imo
Blackburn Will Succeed Gorman as Senate Chairman
Senator J C S Blackburn is expected to be elected to succeed the late Senator Gorman as chairman of the Senate Democrats caucus. The Kentuckian has presided over the party caucus during President Harding era absences, and his promotion is seen as a tribute to his popularity and ability.
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Kentucky
Willl
Bailey
Culberson
J C S Blackburn
Gorman
Senate Democra Ic
Heer
Minorits
Ba Kbinia
Sen
Kentuckian
Hus Party
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Vataney
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Senator Blackburn
Tus
Callergues
Senate
Mirco
Mi Gorijin
Senatrr Jame KK Jones
Arkansas
NM Gorman Te
Messrs Bailey Ini Culbe
Texas
Smoot Report Today Promises Senate Challenge
Fiends of Utah Senator prepare a minority report on Reed Smoot’s seat as the Privileges and Elections Committee debates the Dubois resolution. A strong minority document is expected from Senator Torrey and colleagues, while Burrows holds a separate report awaiting final Senate action on statehood and other bills. Women’s groups plan to press President Roosevelt with a memo urging Smoot’s exclusion.
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Utah
Sanata Committee On Privileges and Sections
Dubois
Reed Smoot
Stalk At
Tentatvel
Imierij
Udieman Burrows
Captor Burrows
Lin Senate
Burrows
Smoath
Toraher
Jumsel
Hevendge Dilligham Knox
Hopkins
Porahker
Berh
Xagatelis
National Congress of Mothers
Smout
New Willard
Roosevelt
Smouts
They Want Smoot Unseated At Wis Women’s Clubs Meeting
A June St Paul report notes Vas Decker leading a nominating committee of the Federation of Women's Clubs in Wis elected Cooley of Iowa and Mrs Susan Louck Avery of Kentucky as honorary vice presidents general. Resolutions praised Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, urged Congress to remove duty on works and supported scholarships, civil service reform, and eight hour work limits for women, while condemning hazing and employment of girls under eighteen.
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Mmn
Tvchat
Vas Decker
Gener
Wis
Misson Cooley
Iowa
Susan Louck
Avery
Kentucky
Tecay
Ube
United States Senate
Senale
Uke
Reedsmo
Oppose Anti Pass Clause Sees Delegation Split
Delegates from the Association of Railway Special Agents, backed by leading lawmakers, protest an amendment to the rate bill that would bar passes for employees. The convention spent yesterday sightseeing and plans visits to Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall. Agents seek to drop the label secret service from their title.
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Congress
Mount Vernon
Marshall Hall
Secret Service
Fight on Statehood Cannon May Defeat Measure
The piece reports a Senate battle over statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. It notes Senator Foraker plans to seek unanimous consent to call up the conference report and push the Senate amendments, while Speaker Gannon opposes concessions. President Roosevelt backs joint statehood, with Aldrich guiding the bill in place of Beveridge who is ill.
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Foraher
Arizona
New Mexico
Foraker
Aldrich
Senaor Beveridge
Speiker
Booge Veit
En Meatco
Uncle Joe Tt
Senate
Okahoma
Territory
House
Squire
Auzona
Messrs Tucker
Biliran
Revolutionists gain in Guatemala under Gen Toledo
News from Guatemala reports Gen Toledo in the south commands 5000 troops with more enlisting. Gen Leon Gastillo acts under orders as revolutionists push toward Guatemala City. North forces plan another attack. reports say American military experts aid the movement and success is forecast amid ample armament and funds.
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Mexico City
Guatevala
South
Leon Gastillo
Guatemala City
Qens
Agin l
Central
Amenca
New York
Republic of Salvador
Guatemala
Gre Onteue
Trial for Rebating Begun in Kansas City
United States District Court heard an agreed statement of facts in the Armour Swift Cudahy and Nelson Morris packing cases charged with accepting rebates from Burlington Railway on Mississippi River to New York shipments. The tariff arrangement with Kansas City Belt, St Louis and Western, Grand Trunk Western, Reading, Lehigh Valley in force. Burlington allegedly carried packinghouse products from the Mississippi River to New York at 23 cents per hundred pounds until December 1906, later filed amendments lowering to 12 cents. Trial adjourned for counsel to finish arguments. related case against Chicago Alton Rains Co and officers continued to November due to similar issues to be tried in Chicago.
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Armour Swift, Cudahy
Nelson Morris Packing Companies
Burlington Railway
Missouri River
Kansas City Belt Railway Company
de Foledo St Lousend Western
Grand ‘Trunk Western Railway
Reading Dispatch
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Burlington Company
Mississippi River
Burlington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States District Court
Chicago and Alton Rains Company
J N Fairham
Wann
Chicago
Druggist Reports Bad Check Cashed by Stranger
Frank P Weller, a druggist on Tao Height Street Southeast, told police a $41 check he cashed for a stranger proved worthless. The suspect was a about nineteen, medium height, wearing a suit and a straw hat, seen presenting the check yesterday morning.
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Frank P Weller
Tao Hignth Street
Weller
Protection for railway mail clerks prompts House resolution
Representative Small of North Carolina introduces a House resolution urging the Postmaster General to draft plans for fire and burglar proof railway postal cars. The aim is to improve safety for mail handlers and the mail service, noting past wrecks where standard cars absorb the impact and occupants suffer serious injuries.
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Representative Small
Congress
House
Small
North Carolina
Postmaster General
President Sends Nominees to Senate for Multiple Posts
The President transmitted a batch of nominations to the Senate including port official Blom for Grant Harbor, United States district posts in Western districts, a registrar in Spokane, postmaster Muse-Ferigm, and several land office and other federal positions across states such as Nebraska Washington Virginia and more.
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h-Wram
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Sweet Springs
Wiles
Nebraska
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Lorstine Merl
Washington
Ward ‘Daston
Virgina—Carre
Nontan Benncat
Former Attendant Claims Inmates Beaten at Government Hospital
The inquiry uncovered numerous witnesses alleging abuse of patients at the Government Hospital for the Insane. An attendant testified that inmates were struck with straps until blood flowed, while others described common, inferior food and harsh treatment. Several staff members admitted to cruelty, and legal calls were made on guardianship and hospital management, with the superintendent’s tenure under scrutiny.
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Ton Perry
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Sim Biggs
Insaya
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Joseph FE Groxdale
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Hummel
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