Uncertain Santo Domingo Treaty Report Hangs in Senate
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced the Santo Domingo treaty yesterday but left the final verdict undetermined as to ratification or rejection. Amendments seek to isolate the issue from setting a broader precedent under the Monroe Doctrine and to adjust claims obligations while contemplating U S aid and possible future territorial questions. A protest from Haitian and Dominican supporters in Europe was discussed in executive session and noted as influencing debate.
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Roosevelt Era Resolution Papers on Santo Domingo Pact
A congressional resolution undergoes revisions to assess constitutional authority for binding or governing foreign states through executive action. The Senate prints amendments. Senator Bacon seeks a general report covering future matters. Roosevelt’s second message urges early treaty action to aid Santo Domingo and protect U.S. and creditor interests.
Absence of La Follette Leaves Senate Short of Seats
Three states Delaware Missouri and Wisconsin each hold only one senator after the recent election deadlocks in Delaware and Missouri threaten new Republican appointments. Wisconsin awaits Gov La Follette who may decline if unable to take the seat and has not yet qualified, with reforms on railroad regulation not enacted. The Senate session was brief with executive discussions and a resignation request by Mr Blackburn to reopen Chile claims. H Rider Haggard and daughter Angels were hosted at the British Embassy. he met Secretary Wilson in Washington during a visit as a Salvation Army settlements investigator.
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Dayton Fight Over Judge Nomination in West Virginia
West Virginia Senators Bailey and Bacon oppose Dayton's to-be appointed clerk and his promotion of a well known corporate ally. They demand terms on the clerk appointment, arguing regional political impact and prefer more deserving candidates. Despite obstacles, Dayton is expected to receive his federal judgeship and appoint a lucrative clerk.
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Senate confirms broad set of Civil War era officers and diplomats
In an executive session the Senate confirmed many nominations including ex senator Joseph R Hawley and Peter Osterhaus as brigadier generals on the retired list. Promotions in the navy followed with ambassadors to Britain France and Russia among others, and a long slate of consuls generals and consuls appointed to posts from London to Yokohama and beyond.
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Peter Josef Osterhaus
Hawley
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New York
Great Britain
Robert McCormick
Ilinois
France
George V Ll Meyer
Wagaachusetts
Russia
Edwin HH Conger
Iowa
Mexico
Henry White
Rhode Island
Italy
Miniatere
William Woodville Rockhill
Distrct
Columbia
China
David J Hil
Netherlands
Henry Lane Wilson
Washington
Belgium
William Miler Collier
Spain
Brutus J Clay
Kentucky
Switzerland
Charles H Graves
Minnesota
Sweden
Norway
Thomas J Obrien
Michigan
Denmark
Edwards. Obrien
Paraguay
Uruguay
John B Jackson
New Jersey
Greece
Montenegro
Bulgaria
John W Riddle
Minnegota
Roumania
Servia
Samuel R Gunmere
Morocco
Robert J Wynne
Fennsylvania
London
England
Frank H’ Mason
Ohio
Paris
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Tangier
Thomas Simmons
Niuchwang
Stanley Stoner
Missouri
Calcutta
India
Henry B Miller
Oregon
Yokohama
Japan
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Shanghai
Robert J Thompson
Illinois
Cientuegos
Cuba
William
Clarence Rice Slocum
Weimar
Germany
Francis B. Keene
Wisconsin
Milan
Alphonso Gaulin
Havre
Arthur J. Clare
Massachusetts
Barbados
United States
Robert T. Devlin
California
President nominates Quay's brother for Florence consul post
The President sent a list of nominations to the Senate including Jerome A Quay of Pennsylvania named consul at Florence Italy with an annual pay around 3000. Quay, brother of the late Senator Quay, has long run the Morganza reform school in Western Pennsylvania and is reportedly in fragile health. Other nominees include Lawrence Halllere for customs in Maryland, Frank H Hitchcock First Assistant Postmaster General, John W Garett at St Petersburg, and several diplomats. Supt Woods says bids for Houses on square 686 will not open until next Saturday with bids for the Capitol project set for March 16.
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Hind
John W Garrett
Petersburg
Roger Sherman Gates Bouteil
Ninols
the Hague
Netherlands
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Boutell
John W. Garett
St. Petersburg
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Billiott Woods
Capitol
House of Representatives
Negro Leaders Urge Commission On Voting Rights To Roosevelt
A delegation of prominent Negro leaders met President Roosevelt at the White House to urge a commission to probe voting rights in the South. They quoted his Lincoln Birthday address and pressed for enforcement of the Fifteenth Amendment and equal protection, citing registration and suffrage barriers for Black citizens. The president offered no definite action, promising to consider the request.
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Ki Miler
H A. Rucker
New York
Lincoln
Charles W Anderson
Second
South
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Negro Exodus Suggested as Solution to Race Problem
Rev Dr Dean Richmond Babbitt urged voluntary exodus of African Americans from the South to Northern Western states. He cited industrial co operatives and immigrant boards to balance power and reduce race prejudice. Anson S Taylor ordered Wong Ong deported to China. defense appeals.
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China
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Cullom Confers with President on Foreign Policy
Senator Cullom, chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, met with the President at the White House last night in a lengthy conference. The talks were reportedly related to the Bantomingo protocol and ongoing diplomatic handling.
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Dr Shoop's Cure Promoted For Nervousness And Insomnia
An advertorial pitch offers Dr Shoop's Restoration as a solution for sleeplessness and nervous tension. It claims long study, promises a free book, and an order on your druggist for a full dollar bottle sent at the maker's expense, with various books and testimonials offered.
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Big Stick Policy Drives High War Time Spending
Congressional statements by Hemenway and Livingston compare total appropriations for the recent session at 818,478,914 with prior years and flag a growing public debt. They contrast Cleveland era vs Roosevelt era, noting rising military and postal costs and projecting a 1906 deficit around 18 million, with figures for army, navy and fortifications and warnings on revenue shortfalls.
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Dunkards and Education at Bridgewater College
A new history of Bridgewater College, a Dunkard school in the South, is deposited at the Library of Congress. Edited by John Walter Wayland, the work highlights his Virginia University prizes and focuses on the German Dunkards, their education shift, beliefs, and disciplined church conduct.
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Ita
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Value of Charcoal and Stuart Lozenges Promoted
A Buffalo physician endorses Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe daily remedy to absorb stomach gases and impurities, improve complexion and breath, purify the mouth and throat, and benefit the liver. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents per box, marketed as the best charcoal product for health and wealth preservation.
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