Passage of three amendments to appropriation bill prompts hearings
A legislative row over lump sum appropriations and forest service criticism spurred Senate debate yesterday. Amendments aimed to curb spending were adopted while Bowhead appeals for water power support. Officials indicated investigations into forest service activities and potential boundary fence projects along the international line. The vote reflected tension between conservation, commerce, and federal funding in the session.
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Forest Service
Buowhead
Senate Gas Inquiry Prompts Favorable Fort on Resolution 1
Disjointed text shows a Senate inquiry into gas issues and remarks about a favorable vote on Resolution 1. Mentions Georgetown Alexandria, Postmaster, Baltimore, and postal reserve matters.
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Senate
Campuchee
Cuticura Remedies Credited With Curing Two Brothers
Two Brooklyn men report dramatic relief from severe skin eruptions after six weeks of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. One man woke with burning itching, spreading rash, but by April first experienced near total relief following baths and topical treatment.
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Mame
Svance
Thali
Arthur D Gndley
Dean St
Brooklyn
New
Geo
Frank Gridley
New York
Caty
Poteer Bax
Les Columts Hve
Horton Mass
Matisa
Lassa
Lagan
Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions Today
The Senate debated an agricultural bill approved 423 to 522 with a 19 percent increase over current limits. Senator Me Thansheld addressed the chamber on a resolution to appoint a committee to study navigable river improvements. A hearing on food distribution costs included retailers from Washington and other cities. The House met at noon with a postal appropriation bill of about 741 million dollars opening the session. Representative Olmsted introduced changes to the Porto Rican Government form. The postal savings bank bill was paused by the Senate and sent to a committee. Representative Stason urged the Attorney General to submit to the Supreme Court the question of the validity of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. The House adjourned at 5:10 PM.
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Howse
Senate
Sonmartine
Tom Carazalites
Washington
House
Olmsted Ihtrodead & Dhl
Postal Savings Bank
Stason
Mississippi
Supreme Court
Yom Te Moet St Neoe
Taft for Moon Bill Pushes Administration Pledges
President Taft publishes copies of letters with Representative Moon of Pennsylvania showing the administration views the Moon bill as essential to fulfill Republican pledges. Moon defends the measure against criticism from manufacturers and argues the bill reflects prudent court restraint without extreme aims.
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Taft
Representative Moon
Perin ‘Atvania
My Moon
National Aegoemtion
Mir Moon
Moon
Congress
Republican Party
Lau
Tariff Deadlock Threatens US France Cottonseed Trade
The tariff dispute between France and the United States risks a deadlock or settlement by March 21 when the Payne Aldrich law provisions take effect. France seeks equal treatment and minimum rates for cottonseed oil among others, while U.S. protections and pure food rulings complicate Paris imports. State Department has forwarded proclamations granting minimum rates to several nations.
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France
United States
Jssue
Canada
Agricultural Department
Pranoy
Taft
State Department
Siam
Cuba
Leeward and
Windward Islands
Trinidad and Tobago
Jamaica
Turks and Cajcas Islands
Bahama Islands
Barbasaos
Bermuda
Dominican Republic
Congo Free State
Indians Education Drive to Assess Needs Across Reservations
Assistant Commissioner Abbott plans a nationwide tour within ten days to visit schools and reservations to study needs in the progress toward civilization. The Senate confirmed two U S marshals: William J Dougan for the Western District of North Carolina and Robert A Fulwiler for the Western District of Virginia.
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Indian Affairs
Abbott
Washington
Senate
U. S
United States
William J .Dougan
North Carolina
Robert A Fulwfter
Virginia
Pan American Delegation to Visit Buenos Aires in 1908
The United States plans a major Pan American tour to Buenos Aires in July with delegates assigned to promote commercial relations and friendship with South and Central American republics. George Cabot Ward is eyed as secretary, with Henry White and others aboard for the mission. The voyage may use an army transport, and Congress has appropriated funds to cover expenses including a large official party of twenty five to thirty people. The expedition will also align with the centennial celebrations of Argentina Chile and Mexico and include visits to Rio Janeiro Montevideo and Santiago.
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Buenos Aires
C. Ward
Overals
State Department
South and
Central America
Elihu Reot
Buenos Ayres
South America
Argentina
Chile
Mexico
Congress of & Jdelegatin
United States
Knox
Buenoss Aires
Henry White
France
Lewis Nixon
New York
Bernard Mages
University of California
David Kintey
University of Unoia
Paul Reinach
University of Wisdbusala
Lamar
Quintero
New Orleans
George Cabot Ward
New Lark
Porto Rico
Wart Wil
Benale
House
Wommutanion
Rio Janeiro
Montevideo
Strat of Magellan
Pacific Coast
Santiago Theta
Bueno Aires
Andes
Ute
Maintau
South American
Montana
Tennessee
South Dakota
North Carolina
Cheater
Staunton
Santiago
South
Congress
Secretary of State
John Barrett
Bureau of American Republics
District in Congress Propagation of Playgrounds Bill Referred
In a lengthy debate the District appropriation bill including a play grounds item was sent to the conference committee after a committee hearing on Sunday. Several witnesses appeared before the Senate observance session.
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HOUSE
Senate
Postoffice Bill Advances with 241 Million Appropriation
The House passed the postoffice appropriation bill totaling about 243 million dollars after days of debate. The package includes roughly 1.0 million extra for rural free delivery and could establish around 2000 new routes, with Southern Democrats arguing for a higher rural delivery allowance.
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House
Taft Rooseve lt standoff looms in House campaign
Republicans map a bold plan to rally unity by enlisting former President Roosevelt for a West tour. McKinley of California will campaign in Dayton, Milwaukee, and Kansas City to preach party harmony while insurgents face renomination fights in Kansas. The effort aims to bolster Taft policies and blunt insurgent gains before nominations.
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Roosevelt
Congressional
Taft
West
Congressional Committee
Col Roosevelt
Duncan Mekhin Jay
California
Iast
McKinlay
Dayton
Ohio
Distreta
Vadivia
Murdock
Kangas
Kansas
I Tregulars
Party Uni 3
Fatt
Sunday Hearing on Bill Sparks Sunday Observance Debate
A crowded public hearing debated a Sunday observance bill with supporters arguing it serves public health while opponents call it unconstitutional. Representatives from citizens associations and clergy spoke. postponement favored the measure but a later vote was set for Sunday. A stray collie owned by Rep. Th Wayne Parker was reported missing from Rhode Island Avenue.
Lassa the Hermit City and the Grand Lama of Tibet
The article recounts Lassa as the forbidden Tibetan capital ruled by the arch religious authority the grand lama. It details Chinese pressure and British expeditions. the lama’s mystique and the city’s cruelty and squalor. It notes the 18 year rule and a regency, ending with the lama now 33.
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Jason
Sven
Tum
Asia
Peking
Tibet
Rand Lama
Foreiern
Eneck
China
Wea
Jamaicm
Fassa
Pate
India
Grand Jama
Stomach woes blamed on overeating and poor meals
An old style advertisement touts Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach distress caused by late suppers and rich foods. It claims tablets digest a full meal, restore gastric fluids, and relieve sour taste, belching, and stomach pains with a free trial offer from F A Stuart Co of Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart Co
Marshall, Mien, Oy
Legation Attack Stirs Ant American Riots in Bogota
Ant American sentiment flared after a confrontation between an American owned street railway manager and a police officer. The mob attacked the legation building, stoning it while authorities protected the Americans. Northcott, the American minister at Bogota, reported several anti American demonstrations. Sentiment in Colombia has long blamed the United States for Panama's secession.
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Intes Legation
Leke Legation
Dillott Northcatt
Bogata al
Regation
Northcott
West Winguia
Who
State Department
Jemlott Northcatt
American Minster
Bogota
Colombia
Ther
Legation
Columbia
Panama
United States
New Porto Rican Bill Aims to Set Island Constitution
The measure, framed to harmonize views from Secretary of War Dick Jason and Rep Olmsted, would serve as a constitution for Puerto Rico. It revises suffrage, ends employer coercion over workers, sets a $150 voting tax, and requires Senate seats be elected by the people. It also addresses citizenship and corporate property holdings.
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Dick Jason
Representative Olmsted
Pennsylvania
Senate
Ods
Mississippi Delegate Seeks Supreme Court Ruling on Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments
A Mississippi representative introduced a resolution directing the Attorney General to submit whether the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments were properly adopted. The measure argues the two amendments were not ratified by enough states and were not adopted by both houses. The Attorney General was ordered to submit the question to the Supreme Court and to prepare copies of journals and state ratifications for review.
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Wessissippi
Algones
Supreme Court Gisson
Senate
Ilduse
Garguinl
Supreme Court
Congress
Committee On Rules
Sisson
Joern
Army Orders Relieve Officers and Transfers Across Posts
Army orders list extended leaves of absence for Lieut George F Caake and Lieut Ohnrlen St Chubb, with many officers relieved or reassigned to Forts Casey, Miley, and Springfield. Capt Taurette Curtis, Capt James Ranayce, and Capt Jemee Rovarns are noted for recruiting duties or militia service. Naval movements include ships sailing to Washington, Norfolk, and Guantanamo, while medical leaves and resignations are noted for several personnel.
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Fntantes
Jahn Lund
Sandeford
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Oohmrlen
Taurette
Curtis
Tamnty
Fort Slocum
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United Statesnemy
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Miley Cel
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