Committee debates armor belt tests and admiral testimony
Witness Captain Winslow criticizes armor belt depth and protection on American battleships arguing two thirds stores and coal would leave belts too low, while praising British gunnery and predicting turret accidents. Admiral Capps testimony review blocked by committee amid procedural disputes and calls for cross examination.
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Rey
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Iowa
Toyo
Connecticut
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Tillman
Michigan
South Carolina
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Ania
Burrows
Winston
Hampton Reada
Massachusetts
Milliman
Sime
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Department
Hate
La Follette Set to Close Speech on Aldrich Bill Thursday
The Aldrich currency bill will see its closing remarks with Mr La Follette on Thursday as he and other speakers finish. Aldrich expects a vote by week’s end though amendments may prolong proceedings. He believes the bill will pass in its present form after committee changes. White House talks calm Republican opposition as voting nears.
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Aldrich
la Follette
Alfrich
Senate
Treasury duties due at 12 ports February 1907 1908
Chairman Tawney received from Secretary Cortelyou a communication listing duties due on goods in warehouses at the twelve principal U S ports as of February 21 and February 28 1907 and comparing with February 29 1908 The figures show total duties due across ports with New York Houston Philadelphia New Orleans St Louis Cleveland Detroit and other ports included The year over year totals indicate a stronger Treasury position in 1908 despite some port variations
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Tawney
House Appropriations Committee
Esterday
Cortelyou
United States
Treasury
New York
Huston
Uteeno
New Orlans
Balticore
Bok
St Louis
Cleveland
Tampa
Fort Townsend
Approve Statue Bill for John Witherspoon Memorial
The Dill ox approves a statue pedestal fund for John Witherspoon, signer of the Declaration of Independence. A Senate House commission will select two sculptors for a statue on government property outside Capitol and Library of Congress grounds.
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John Witherspoon
Senate
House
Witherspoon’ Memorial Association
Capitol
Library of Congress
Retirement plan for clerks seeks $50,000 appropriation
A Senate bill introduced by Mr Perkins outlines a three tier retirement program for government clerks and classified staff. It deducts from salaries to fund annuities at 1.5 percent per four years of service with 4 percent interest compounded, allows lump sum or quarterly drawdowns, and sets retirement ages at 60 65 and 70 with separate group allocations and additional annuities funded from a $50,000 appropriation for 1909.
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Senate
Perkins
Keep Commission
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
PREPARED OLD AGE PLAN ADVANCES IN CONGRESS
Herbert D Brown now connected with an Chicago insurance firm formerly of the Department of Commerce and Labor drafts a superannuation scheme praised by Representative Gillett of Massachusetts. During a House hearing on the reform in the civil service the plan emerged as favored, though critics questioned the Keep Commission's role in its development and promotion.
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Chicago
Department of Commerce and Labor
Keep Commission
Representine Gillett
Massachusetts
House Committee On Reform
Civil Service
Browns
Representatiee
Gilett
House
Brown
Appropriations Committee
Senat
Hayes Pushes to Expand Rules Committee Powers
Representative Hayes of California seeks to enlarge the House Rules Committee from three to seven members elected by the body. He proposes geographical representation and direct selection of subsequent committees by the Speaker. Hayes also advocates a weekly caucus and Tuesday Thursday calls to move legislation, though signatures were not yet sufficient yesterday.
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Representative Hayes
California
Hayes
Committee On
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Hay
Let Your People Decide on a Superior Bean Dish
The sales pitch extols a 47 year reputation and a tens of millions yearly can trade, claiming baked whole beans with tomato sauce and pork deliver a nutty flavor. It cites live steam baking at 245 degrees for ninety minutes, arguing factory cooking makes beans digestible and better tasting than conventional stove methods.
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van Camp
Michigan
Capitol Gossip on Prohibition and Senate Speeches
A House committee member warned against too much prohibition in the District of Columbia while temperance advocates push for limited restrictions. The piece also notes speculation over Naval and District committees after Gen Meier's death, plus wide praise for Senator Bailey's Senate speech and attendance by notable figures from both parties.
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District of Columnis
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Louisiana
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Williams
House
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Farrot
Bailey
Henry D Clayton
Alabama
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Congress
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Webster Senate
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Irye
Russia
Hob Taylor
Tennessee
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McCreary
Kentucky
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Morgan
Belmont
New York
August Helmont
Alton B Parker
Swarthmore Board Refuses Jeanes Gift Over Athletics
The Swarthmore College board rejects land and coal from Anna Jeanes, noting the bequest’s condition to end intercollegiate sports. A committee report lowers the $1000 bequest to about 24000 and suggests the college pursue a restraining influence on football and athletics with support from Friends and the president and faculty.
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Philadelphia
Swarthmore College
Anna T Jeanes
Jeanes
Rood
Swarthmore
Railroads Seek Stay On Kansas Rate Changes
All Kansas railroads filed Circuit Court suits asking for an injunction to halt the State board of railroad commissioners rate changes, arguing the new rules disrupt operations and impose unfair charges on shippers statewide. Proceedings target delays or suspensions of the regulatory action and define parties including the board and several rail operators.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
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Railroads challenge new freight rates in Kansas
Railroads allege the board approved schedule violates fair value, claiming an average 20 percent rate cut is confiscatory. They seek injunctions against county attorneys and county clerks statewide to block numerous suits aimed at enforcing the rates.
Cruiser Chicago Heads Home From Pacific South America
The cruiser Chicago will depart next Friday for the United States after docking yesterday from the Pacific coast of South America. It is en route to the Arrant station.
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Chicago
Janeiro
Chiago
United States
Pacific
South America
Arrant
Light Breaks In Why One Farmer Ditches Coffee For Postum
A farmer recounts decades of stomach and digestive woes solved by switching from coffee to Postum. After years of poor sleep rheumatism and palpitations he tries Postum and within three weeks feels reborn. He loses coffee dependence and praises better appetite digestion and increased work capacity. The testimonial ends with the slogan There’s a Reason and promotional note for Postum.
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Wellville
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