This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
30
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee refined the Santo Domingo treaty text yesterday and plans a vote today to decide ratification or rejection. Democratic opposition notes fundamental concerns while Republicans are expected to back the amended treaty. The president’s second message and a Paris protest by Haitian and Dominican exiles were discussed in executive session.
The Senate examined a remodeled resolution directing a committee to report if any agreement not with Senate advice is constitutional to bind a foreign government to US control of customs houses and funds. It also adds a report on debt liquidation outside Senate consent and cites Senator Bacon’s aim for a general scope adaptable to future issues. The document notes the resolution printed as amended and Senate action planned. Roosevelt's Second Message to Congress supports timely treaty action with Santo Domingo to promote peace, stability, and orderly debt settlement benefiting Americans, Santo Domingo, and international creditors.
Republicans lack Senators in Delaware Missouri and Wisconsin after a late election. Gov La Follette in Wisconsin has not qualified, urging a complimentary vote, and may delay taking a seat. Open Senate session featured brief activity and a resignation was introduced to reopen a Chile claim. Rider Haggard and daughter were hosted at the British Embassy dinner while visiting officials discussed Salvation Army settlements.
West Virginia Senators Bailey and Bacon oppose Dayton's nomination as U S district judge for the Northern District of West Virginia. They demand terms on his court clerk appointment and object to an ally of large corporations. Despite possible obstacles, it is believed his confirmation will pass and he will receive the commission. The clerkship, a lucrative, fee based post, weighs in as a contested prize.
In a Senate executive session yesterday a large batch of nominations was confirmed including Joseph R Hawley and Peter Osterhaus promoted to brigadier generals on the retired list. Other confirmations covered ambassadors ministers consuls and a U S attorney with postings across Europe Asia Africa and the Americas.
President sent a slate to the Senate featuring Jerome A Quay of Pennsylvania as consul at Florence, Italy, with about $3,000 pay and noting his late Senator brother. Other nominees include Lawrence Halllere Maryland collector, Frank Hitchcock First Assistant Postmaster General, and diplomats at The Hague and St Petersburg. Bids for square 686 houses were delayed. bid opening scheduled for March 16 for the House site preparations.
A delegation of prominent Black leaders called on President Roosevelt at the White House to urge a commission to study the denial of voting rights in Southern states. They cited unequal registration and the need to enforce the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, praising the president's Lincoln Birthday address and supporting broader political recognition for Blacks. Roosevelt offered to consider the proposal, but did not commit to appointing a commission.
Rev Dr Dean Richmond Babbitt at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church urged voluntary exodus of Negroes from the South. He proposed settlement in Northern Western states via industrial co ops and state immigrant boards to balance political power, reduce race prejudice, and boost opportunities. He noted Italians and others as a "white peril" driving Black progress. He called for a congressional commission to study the facts. Also, Wong Ong the Chinese man in US was ordered deported to China and an appeal noted. Adkins represented immigration officials.
Senator Cullom, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Ben Ate, met with the President at the White House last night. They conferred for some time, reportedly regarding the Bantomingo protocol.
A handwritten style health ad promises Dr Shoop's Restoration pills to treat sleeplessness and inward nervous troubles. It touts long trial and a free book offer, urging readers to request order forms and books by mail without cost or risk.
Statements from ex-chairman Hemenway and minority member Livingston compare 1906 appropriations to earlier years, arguing over total outlays of about $818.48 million for the year, with Livingston warning of a large gap between revenues and expenditures. They contrast Cleveland era spending with Roosevelt era military costs and discuss sinking funds and postal service expenses amid debates on fiscal policy.
Copies of a history of Bridgewater College have been deposited with the Library of Congress. John Walter Wayland, noted for Virginia University prizes, edits the work which highlights the Dunkards in the Shenandoah Valley. The volume traces their education, baptism beliefs, plain dress, non-resistance, lord’s supper practice, church discipline, and frugal, property owning character.
A Buffalo physician extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a remedy to absorb gases in stomach and bowels, clear complexion, purify breath, and disinfect mouth and throat. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents a box, claimed to benefit liver and overall health with daily use.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.