Funeral of Senator Flowers Preserves Quiet National Tribute
President and Mrs Roosevelt sent floral tributes as hundreds offered sympathy for Senator Flowers. Taft ordered flags at half staff while services were held in the Senate. The funeral drew a large turnout with messages from officials and friends, and the Senate adjourned in respect. Proctor, Vermont figures, and family members noted as mourners attended the observance with telegrams and dignitaries expressing sorrow. The ceremony took place at Proctor and was followed by a reception for relatives.
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Congress Pays Tribute To Late Vermont Senator
Amid a quiet Senate session mourners reflected on Senator Redfield Bray’s death. Vice President and colleagues praised Bray for strong will, keen judgment, and lifelong public service to Vermont. Proctor and others spoke of his loyalty to state, people, and ideals as Vermont mourns his loss.
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Senate Committee Heads to Attend Funeral for Daniel
The vice president named a committee of Senators Dillingham Daniel Gallinger Perkins Taliaferro Overman and Hemenway to attend the funeral. Senator Daniel’s presence on the committee recalls a vow made at Senator Bate’s grave in Tennessee. The Senate adjourned after resolutions of respect were adopted and the body was represented at the funeral.
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Vermont Legislature Seen Likely To Name Foster To Senate
Vermont political circles expect Representative David J. Foster of the state to be chosen by the legislature to fill the late Senator Proctor's seat in the U S Senate. Governors typically appoint in death cases only when the legislature is not in session, and Gov Proctor is not likely to seek the job or name a successor himself.
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Railroad Receiverships and Interstate Law Debate
Congress and Commerce Commission clash over railroads ability to seek receiverships in courts. Judge Bartlett comments on demoralizing railroad actions, with Senators debating the timely use of courts during a banking era and the Gould system case of International and Great Northern. Proctors, Foster, Page, and others discussed as potential Vermont Senators and governors amid party alignments and regional divides.
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Hansbrough May Get Place on Agriculture Committee
Capitol chatter centers on Senate committee leadership after late Senator Proctor. Hansbrough is seen as likely to chair the Agriculture and Forestry Committee, with Nelson possibly succeeding Banstrough on Public Lands. Other shifts may follow on Appropriations and Post Offices and Post Roads as the session reshapes panel assignments.
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Congress Condensed and Railroads in Receivership Debate
The Senate adjourned after news of Senator Proctor Vermont's death, with House delays until noon. Senators Newlands and others discussed railroad receiverships, noting many lines have fallen under receivers and warning about watered stock, court influence, and broader impacts on U S securities and future railroad financing.
Reframing Aldrich Bill to Accept Johnston Plan
Senate Finance Committee to reshape the Aldrich currency proposal next Tuesday with amendments from Johnston La Follette and others. The plan retains two thirds reserve in banks vaults with cash and securities, revises railroad bond security, and aims for a close final vote amid cross party support shifts.
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Hearings on Prohibition Set by House District Committee
The House District Committee ordered hearings on prohibition bills for March 11 with open participation for supporters and opponents. Four measures passed favorably and will be reported to the House, including a bill by Chatman Smith regulating private hospitals and asylums, a street extension on New York Avenue to Bladensburg Road, a Traction Railroad line extension timing change by Representative Moore, and Meridian Place extension designation.
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Criticizes Patent Office Salaries and Practices
Rep Cherier of New Hampshire, chairman of the House Patents Committee, blasts the Patent Office. He says salaries are too low causing turnover and criticism of office operations. He claims grants were improperly issued and that workload pressures rush patent decisions.
The Guest Came Back to a Capitol Tale
Richmond P. Hobson, representative from Alabama, is described as telling a tale at a stag dinner about Merrimac. A drunken guest heckles Hobson from behind curtains with a crude insult, while Hobson awkwardly continues his story and the guest leaves before the climax.
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Legislative Briefs From The Senate And House Actions
The House closed general debate on the post office appropriation bill following Senator Proctor’s death. Attorney General Bonaparte reported favorably on a Senate bill instructing suits to establish U S ownership to lands granted to railroads in the Pacific Coast states under special conditions. The Cause Committee addressed the rights of Robinson bill supporters to route shipments with the lowest published interstate rail rate when not routed by the shipper. A Georgia representative, Mr Hardwick, introduced a resolution demanding public data from the Bureau of Corporations on conduct and management of corporations and joint stock companies. A bill to raise Life Saving Service pay was favorably reported, boosting salaries for superintendents, station keepers, and surfmen, plus tuition subsidies. The Senate Commerce Committee ordered favorable action on a bill legalizing local steam vessel inspectors issuing officer and crew certificates locally, with an amendment to exclude deck hands and firemen. objections from the Steamboat Inspection Service were noted.
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Tokyo Exposition Aid Bill Advances in House
The House Committee on Expositions reported favorably a 500000 appropriation for U S participation in the Tokyo exposition of 192, with a Senate version at 359000. Amendments urged by Mr Hayes of California would raise the total and authorize free transport of exhibits on U S ships to Japan. The committee noted Japan’s prior exhibit spending and State Department support for a 500000 allocation.
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Foss Navy Pay Bill Favored By Subcommittee
The House Naval Committee subcommittee reported favorably the Foss bill to equalize navy and marine corps pay including raises for officers from admiral downward to match army pay. The measure mirrors the Dick Capron bill for the navy and may be added to the Naval Appropriation bill in the Senate. Pay Inspector Cowle testified the bill simplifies the pay table and places all officers on an equal footing, removing current ill will.
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Final White House Talk on Cuban Amateurs and Havana Concession
A final conference at the White House discussed the Havana telephone concession ahead of Gov. Magoon's departure for Havana. The concession’s terms hinge on a renewal demand, and Magoon will investigate the public demand and report back to Washington after returning to Cuba.
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Panama estate in dispute over 25000 in jewelry
An American widow’s Panama estate, valued at 25000 in jewelry and cash, is in dispute. Two claimants, a Kansas husband and a Kentucky son, press their rights as a Panama Circuit Court judge orders delivery, while the Panamanian secretary of state cites treaty abrogation and a State Department cable request.
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Postmasters to Add Town Names to Post Office Signs
Postmaster General Meyer seeks to aid travelers by adding town names to post office signs. About 70,000 post offices nationwide will display the town or hamlet name, especially in fourth class offices, funded by local postmasters where possible. The department lacks funds for signage, but many postmasters are expected to comply.
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Judge Ballinger Retires From General Land Office
An informal reception honored Judge Ballinger on retirement as commissioner of the General Land Office. A watch and ring were presented, with Judge J. W. Witien delivering a testimonial speech. Ballinger thanked the force and planned to practice law in Seattle after leaving the city. Fred Wernett of North Dakota succeeds him, with Lemuel Proudfit becoming assistant commissioner.
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Cement bids deferred for Isthmian canal supplies
The bidding opening for 4,800,000 barrels of cement to be used on the Isthmus of Panama has been postponed from March 12 to April 13. Secretary of War Taft ordered the delay amid a Senate resolution by Senator Frye of Maine proposing transport of canal supplies in American vessels. Specifications specify cement transportation on foreign and American bottoms.
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Cures Eczema Quickly With New Drug Poslam
Since its discovery a year ago the drug posigm has cured thousands of chronic eczema cases and other skin afflictions. To serve minor skin troubles a 30 cent size is now sold alongside the $2 package at Washington drug stores and by Emergency Laboratories, 82 West 25th Street New York City. Samples are available free by writing to the laboratories.
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Partnership Notice Dissolves Harly & Lampton Trade Name
Washington D C Merch 8 1s This notice states the partnership between Tharle a Early and James Tush FON under the firm name of Harly & Lampton has ceased to exist.
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Juror Must Pay Fine Over Coin Toss Verdict
Justice Guy of the Supreme Court refused to remit a $30 fine on Edward Cavanaugh, a juror in a railroad damages suit over a death claim. Cavanaugh said he protested in the jury room against the coin toss verdict that favored the defendant railroad. Guy noted Cavanaugh acquiesced in the verdict and failed to report the conduct promptly, warning against recurrence of such improper methods in jury rooms.
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Pearl Harbor Naval Base Bill Advances to President
The House Naval Affairs Committee reported a bill to spend 700 000 for docks and buildings to establish a Pearl Harbor Hawaii naval station with total project costs of 2 600 000 The President praised the naval committee action and said Hawaii is a key strategic point to be fortified and made a base. Oklahoma Republicans pick Zeley and Whiting as delegates to support Taft.
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Lost a Million on Races in New York Court
Charles Micke, beef-packing firm manager, testified before Justice Greenbaum and a jury that he gambled away nearly $1 million on horse races over twenty years, with one year losing up to $20,000. He is defendant in a suit by Joseph Barker for $4,301 advanced in a stock deal, money used for racing. Delay Traction Bill Conference noted as no session this week. Senator Long remains in Kansas and will not return to Washington until week’s end.
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Death of W N Beauclerk Special Cable
William Neithorpe Beauclerk British minister and consul general died aged fifty nine. He served as attache or secretary of legation at Copenhagen Athens St Petersburg Rome Washington Berlin and Penny. A descendant of the eighth Duke of St Albans.
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Four Story Scaffold Collapse Kills Two Men
In New York a scaffold collapse sent four bricklayers four stories to the basement. Michael Surns and Hanley Ringwood were killed instantly. The remaining two men were seriously injured but not fatally.
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