Critics Clash Over Armor Belt Tests and Admiral Capps Testimony
The committee heard testimony arguing armor belts were set too low and would hinder battleship performance. Capt Winslow cited British ships as indicators of superior gunnery while warning that American designs risked underwater armor exposure and unsafe ammunition hoists. Commander Sims warned of potential turret accidents amid ongoing debates on ship construction and policy.
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Winslow
Sims
Mech Winal
Bureau
Sasigulon
AL Ko
Commatt
Bad Oder
Itl
Almal
Curia Flil
Admiral Capps
Ommiuner Key
Tr Capps
Ferris
Tainan
Martin Sug
Rey
Admiral Tr Whl
Marnowre Fild
Kyy
Orparks
Iowa
Toyo
Connecticut
Lord Nelson
Tillman
Michigan
South Carolina
Evans
Admiral Evans
Ania
Burrows
Winston
Hampton Reada
Massachusetts
Milliman
Sime
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Department
Hate
La Follette to Close Remarks on Aldrich Bill
The Aldrich currency bill moves toward a vote with Mr La Follette delivering the final speeches on Thursday. Senate action seems likely by week’s end, though amendments and substitutes may extend debate. Some Republican opposition may soften as amendments are considered and White House talks influence senators.
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Aldrich
la Follette
Alfrich
Senate
Millions Due Treasury Show At Principal Ports
Chairman Tawney received from Secretary Cortelyou a communication listing duties due on goods in warehouses at twelve principal U S ports as of February 21 and February 28 1907. The statement indicates the treasury improved versus a year prior with totals for New York Houston Philadelphia and other ports, ending with grand totals for duties due and collected.
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Cortelyou
Tawney
House Appropriations Committee
Esterday
United States
Treasury
New York
Huston
Uteeno
New Orlans
Balticore
Bok
St Louis
Cleveland
Tampa
Fort Townsend
Approve Statue Bill for John Witherspoon Memorial
Senate approves funding for a pedestal and statue of John Witherspoon on government property outside Capitol grounds or Library of Congress. A commission of Senate and House library committee chairs, the Secretary of War, and the Witherspoon Memorial Association selects two individuals for the statue.
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John Witherspoon
Senate
House
Witherspoon’ Memorial Association
Capitol
Library of Congress
Retirement plan for clerks follows Keeff plan in Senate
A proposed act introduces a three tier retirement for government clerks based on age groups sixty, sixty five, and seventy. Deductions from monthly salaries will fund US annuities at four percent interest, with lump sum or quarterly payout options, plus employer annuities and a $50,000 appropriation for the 1909 start.
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Senate
Perkins
Keep Commission
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
PREPARED OLD AGE PLAN SEEN AS BEST BY GILLETT
Herbert D Brown tied to a Chicago insurance firm and former Department of Commerce and Labor official proposed a superannuation plan praised by Representative Gillett of Massachusetts. The House Reform in the Civil Service committee heard that Brown’s plan was superior among schemes, while critics noted Keep Commission involvement and suggested steps to seal political acceptance.
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Herbert D Brown
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
MORE POWER FOR MEMBERS Reform in Uc House give power to members
Representative Hayes of California circulated a petition seeking to expand the House rules committee from three to seven members elected by the House. He favors geographical representation and wants every other committee chosen by the Speaker to be selected by caucus leaders. Hayes argues a Tuesday and Thursday call would open regulation and speed action, while noting signatures were being gathered but would be thin among absent members.
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Geytas
Stuart
Erin
Marshall Mal
Uc House
Representative Hayes
California
Hayes
Committee On
Howe
Hay
Let Your People Decide Beans Ad Copy Adapts A Kitchen Pitch
An advertising argument extols a 47 year reputation and a canned bean product. It touts live steam baking to keep beans whole with a nutty flavor, claims superior texture and digestion from baked beans, and contrasts factory cooking at 245 degrees for ninety minutes with typical home preparation. It asserts the better taste comes from integrated sauce and bean bake.
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van Camp
Capitol Gossip and Senate Sparks Over Prohibition and Appointments
A House Judiciary Committee member doubts a favorable report on prohibition for the District of Columbia. Debate touches on medical and manufacturing alcohol use with a hatmaking quip. Louisiana lawmakers duel for top Naval and District committees as vacancies arise after Gen Meier's death. Candid praise floods Senator Bailey's floor speech, hailed as superb by many, including Belmont and Morgan observers.
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Littlefield
District of Columbia
Naval
District of Columnis
Adolph Meier
Louisiana
Cannon
Williams
House
Watkins
Farrot
Bailey
Henry D Clayton
Alabama
United States
Senate
Congress
Tell
Colorado
Halleys
Calhoun Clay
Webster Senate
Newlands
Irye
Russia
Hob Taylor
Tennessee
America
McCreary
Kentucky
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Morgan
Belmont
New York
August Helmont
Alton B Parker
Swarthmore College Refuses Jeanes Bequest to End Athletics
Swarthmore College board rejects land and coal property from Anna T Jeanes on condition to end intercollegiate sports. The committee’s report reduces an alleged $1000 gift to about $2400, possibly double. The board resolves to notify executors the bequest is null on athletic questions and urges faculty to foster restraining influence on football and sports.
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Philadelphia
Swarthmore College
Anna T Jeanes
Jeanes
Rood
Swarthmore
Railroads Seek Court Injunction Against Kansas Rates
All Kansas railroads filed suits in Topeka Circuit Court seeking an injunction to block new rates proposed by the State board of railroad commissioners. Prosecutors and shippers are cited as parties to the action.
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Kansas Commission
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Circuit Court
State Board of Railroad Commis
Potomac
Balliieg
Ain Si
Railroads Seek Injunctions Over New Freight Rates
The new freight rate schedule is reported to cut rates by about 20 percent from current levels. Railroads argue the rates are confiscatory and seek injunctions against county attorneys and local officials in Kansas to halt numerous suits enforcing the rates.
Cruiser Chicago Heads Home From Pacific to Arrant Station
The cruiser Chicago will depart next Friday for the United States after arriving yesterday from the Pacific side of South America. It is en route to Arrant station, completing its South American voyage.
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Chicago
Janeiro
Chiago
United States
Pacific
South America
Arrant
Light breaks in a farmer's dawn of health after Postum choice
A farmer describes forty years of digestion and bilious trouble finally relieved after switching from coffee to Postum. He reports better sleep, less rheumatism, and improved appetite within weeks, noting he has not tasted coffee since starting Postum. He credits the change to the Postum advertisement and urges readers to learn “There’s a Reason” with Postum Road to Wellville references.
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Postumo
Battle Creek
Wellville
Plga
S. S.S
S.S.S
All Who Verite
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
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Rules Committee
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Athletica
van Camp’s
van Camp Packing Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Farmer
Coffer
Japan Art Company
G Street N.W
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Piedmont Cigarettes
Reed Vin
Seventeenth Street NW
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Fisk Elgin
Mme Christian
Baldus
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Furniteye
Flases
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