Indiana Statehood Debate Divides Senate Over Territory States
In a tense Senate debate on the Statehood bill Indiana Senator Beveridge defended a plan for separate statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, while McCumber and Patterson opposed, arguing for consolidation. The session featured amendments, speeches on the Foraker measure, and anticipated votes later in the day as lawmakers weighed western versus eastern state balance and territorial voting rights.
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Indiana
Megars
McCumber
Patterson
Oklshoma and
Indian Territory
Congress Condensed Recess in Statehood Debate and Indian Bill
The Senate spent about seven hours in session debating statehood with Beverage for and McCumber Patterson against the bill. The gallery was crowded and Beveridge planned to resume at 1 o clock this morning. The House passed the Indian appropriation bill as reported, adjourned without acting on a measure related to the army chief. Beveridge argued against delaying New Mexico and Arizona statehood and urged a union, while others noted educational funding as a factor. The Senate recessed at 5:30 p.m. and will reconvene at 8 tomorrow.
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Senate
Beverage
McCumber
Patterson
Benator Beveridge
Xrade
Fis
Indiana
Congress
Committee On ‘Territories
Colorado
Beveridge
Nhot
Beeveridge
New Mexico
Arizona
Tinfen
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Panama Canal by Private Contract Favored by Expert Panel
Prof William Burr told the Senate committee that private contract work best for the canal citing economy and expediency. He criticized high unit prices and urged government work only to set reasonable rates. Burr advocated contracting sections of the Culebra Cut and maintaining locks by private means. He warned a slow lock option could delay ten years and urged machinery to dominate labor on the Isthmus with highly organized, disciplined crews. Recommendation favored for relief of Joseph Curren as title clearances proceed.
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Wiliam H. Burr
New York
Senate Committee On
Consulting Board
Burr
United States
Culebra
Gamboa Shoul
Senate
Commission
Shonts
Yip
Huagms& Dumas
Markel
HW Daite & Co
Ellis Island
Ife
Market
Baife & Co
Shénts
Balfe & Co
Licely
J. E. Markel
Japan
China
Parsons
Henacor Morgan
Harr
Indian bill and quorum clash stalls adjournment
The House passed the Indian appropriation bill largely as reported. A move to consider abolishing the lieutenant general grade failed on a no quorum call, with doors locked and a call of the House. Speaker Cannon broke a 61 to 1 tie to adjourn after a long session full of motions and amendments.
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Cannon
Bill
Blrskis
Payne
Dalzell
Grosvenor
Prince
Indian Territory
Atzetl
Young
Isles of Pines graft claim sparks Cuban treaty protest
Edward P. Ryan contends Americans in the Isle of Pines would lose protection under a modified Cuban treaty. He accuses Cuban laws of oppression and graft, says amendments cannot bind Cuba, and warns of potential colonial status for the Isle of Pines amid calls for justice.
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E. P. Ryan
Isle OF Pines
Spooner and Bacon
Edward P. Ryan
Mr. Ryan
Senate of the
United States
Isle of Hines
Cuba
War Department
Post Office Bill Advances. Subsidy Controversy Persists
The House Committee on the Post-office and Post Roads advanced the Post-office appropriation bill with total expenses near 192 million. Major increases include rural delivery about 28.1 million, postmasters compensation 21 million, city carriers 22 million, and railway mail service 43 million. Disagreement remains over subsidies for Southern Stairway fast mail Washington to New Orleans and Santa Fe mail Kansas City to Newton.
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House
Post-office and Post Roads
Washington
New Orleans
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Kans
Newton
Kang
Resolution Introduced Accepting Betsy Ross House
John Quincy Adams secretary and George Clinton Batchelor treasurer of the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association led Philadelphia delegates to push a joint resolution in Congress. The gift is the Betsy Ross House at 230 Arch Street Philadelphia purchased for 95000 to be handed to the government as a historic shrine.
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John Quincy Adams
Philadelphia
George Clinton Batchelor
New York
American Flag House
Betsy
Associon
Nominations Sent to the Senate by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt yesterday sent nominations to the Senate naming John L. Hantont, Anton J. Rass, Grune B. Kobients, and George D. Orner for federal posts in Oklahoma and Alabama. Retired Colonel William Stanton was listed for a doctor general post.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Supreme Cimgl of
Oklaharma
John L. Hantoant Hegirier
Laid oMres
Antron J Rass
Ala
Okla
Grune BO Koblents
Mangum
Weceiver
George DL Orner
Algahla
Drigedier
WiHam Stanton
Cockran Resolution Targets Town Topics Mail Admission
New York Representative Bourke Cockran introduced a House resolution asking Postmaster General Cortelyou to report if Town Topics is admitted to the mails and whether government aid or facilitation occurred. The measure cites Hapgood libel trials and the paper’s described occupation as printing scandal about those who do not pay for silence.
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Bourke Cockran
New York
Seasiona
Norman Hapgood
Ibel
Joseph M. Deuel
Court of Special Sessions
Said
Orman Hapgood
Court of General Sessions of the Peace
County of
Supreme Court of
State of New York
James Fitzgerald
Joseph M. Deuce
Hapgood
House of Representatives
Prohibition Bill Hearings Move Forward in District
The House District Committee schedules a hearing for Representative Webber of Ohio on a bill to ban intoxicating liquor sales at all hours except doctor prescriptions. Temperance advocates will be heard. The committee also favors a police pay raise effective July 1 196. Other measures including burial-site sales along streets for Congressional Cemetery and the Sims automobile bill were recommended. Senator Cullom returns to Washington with Mrs. Cullom.
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House
Webber
Ohio
Congress
Longworth
Metropolitan Police Force
Washington
Congressional Cemetery
President Removes Land Officers in Mangum and Appoints Temporary Successor
President Roosevelt dismissed land office officials at Mangum Oklahoma amid irregularities. Officials removed include registrar John B Oliphant reveiver J A Trotter and clerk L Chapman. George B Roberts was named temporary successor to Oliphant as the office will be discontinued in April.
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Mangum
Oklo
Preeldette
Roosevelt
John B . Oliphant
J. A. Trotter
Revelver
L.chapman
George BR. Robberts
Oliphant
Apri
Debates Over Rail Rate Review And Suspension Powers
Senate discussion on the Hepburn railroad rate bill centers on constitutional review and whether courts should suspend commission orders during appeal. Supporters argue for broad judicial review to protect shippers and communities, with proposed amendments to ensure suspension rights and guarantees against damage. Opponents warn of wide economic disruption if suspensions are denied, citing cotton, dairy and regional rate impacts and urging careful provisions to balance carrier and shipper interests.
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Senate
Odelieve
Congress
Ha Commission
Eaorow
Newingland
Chicago
Atlanta
Beaton
Prouty
Hepburn
New England Soos
New England
Iowa
Dolliver
Boston
T Hough
Commission
President in Losing Battle as Rail Rate Fight Intensifies
The article details a tense national struggle over railroad rate legislation. It notes J Pierpont Morgan and other financiers abroad, Aldrich possibly sailing for Europe, and Democratic party maneuvering. It cites debates on court review limits, potential vetoes, and the possibility of an extra session if a rate bill fails to pass.
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Wall Street
Buillah
J. Pierpont Morgan
Europe
Washington
Aldrich
Senate
New York
Seid
Congress
Tillman
Rhode Islander
Bailey
Dubolg
Stone
Missouri
Dolliver-Repburn
Roosevelt
Dolliver-Hepburn
My. Clapp
House
Supreme Court
Shipping Bill to Be Considered by Committee
The merchant marine and fisheries committee will begin consideration of the shipping bill on March 2 and decide whether further hearings will follow. Supporters will push for a committee report. Speaker Cannon remains opposed and unlikely to back the measure. Representative Towney, head of Appropriations, also opposes the bill.
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Scuse
Friends of
Cannon
Towney
Committee On Appropriations
Barringer Offers Scientific Facial and Scalp Treatments
Mrs D F Barringer of S F Street NW advertises the New Electro-Visro System for facial and scalp treatments, with touring, hairdressing, medicated shampoos, and special appointments. She lists training of a limited number of pupils and provides contact phone M-388.
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D.F. Barringer
F Street NW
Stohrer’s Institute
New York
Parly
Sfee
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