Bribery Charge Falls in Citizenship Court Inquiry
A Senate report by Secretary Garfield finds no evidence of bribery against Choctaw Chickasaw citizenship court members. The inquiry covered a contract with Mansfield Mansfield & Cornish law firm tied to the federal Indian Office and questioned fees and actions by interior officials and attorneys in the 1900s era.
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Citizenship Tribunal
Garfield
Mr Sladen
Texas
Department of the Interior
Tillman
Senate
Department of Justice
Garfeld
Indian Office
Gisclones
Chostaw Chickasaw Citizenship Court
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Tellies
Waa i
Woo Jones
Indian Affairs
HS Heeneock
Secretary of the Interior
Kratly
de Inel
Congress
D' Yansiup Court
Gartielé
Hia
Te Rede Tos
Tua
Autierlts
Marth
Cela Canaress
Mansfield Mealey & Corual
Fort Thayer Park Bill and Foreign Corporation Regulation
A public notices summary: Senator Gallinger introduces a bill to acquire Fort Thayer Park for 13 000 dollars between Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth streets northeast area. Other measures include extending Thirth sixth Street to Foxhall Road and Volta Q to Dent streets. A California representative proposes foreign corporation regulation requiring charters and officer details filed with the recorder of deeds and prohibiting use of a domestic firm name. fines up to 1000 dollars for violations.
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Estentiah
Thavar
Twenty Fourth
Twents
Srrerta Iurthsaat
Hamlin
Irving Sirsera
Senate Committee On
Kurkert
Flint
Thirtssixth Street
Foxhall Road
Volta Q
the Recorder of Deeds
Ika
Atttena
Betting Bill Advances in District Committee
The House District Committee nears consideration of the Acheson bill prohibiting betting on horse races and other gambling in the district. Chairman Campbell of Kansas leads the Judiciary subcommittee, which meets Saturday to decide if the bill will move to the full committee next week.
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House
Campbell
Kanaae
Tl Meat
Congress Condensed Senate and House Proceedings
Senate heard Amator Titmss propose revothion directing the Finances Committee to probe the financial situation with focus on speculative money and overcertification of chicks. Lodge supported the Aldrich Bill while Payoter and McCrosry joined Ownen criticisms of night riders in Kentucky. Senate to meet at noon for post office appropriation. House adjourned until noon today.
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Payoter
McCrosry
Ownen
Kentucky
Senate
Bill to Meet Objections in Employers Liability Act
A leading member of the House Committee on the Judicracy says the employers liability act will be reported to the House after addressing constitutional objections raised by a Supreme Court decision. The Court held the act’s language ambiguous, applying to intrastate and interstate railroads, while Correas had no power to enact within-state railroad operations.
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Supreme Court
Correas
Tillman Seeks Data On Banks Influence On Currency Legislation
Senator Tillman asks Finance Committee to compile weeks of work to probe whether national banks act through agents to shape currency policy, if officers move to banks for employment, and whether New York banks fund speculation, misuse trusts, or aid stock brokers in 1909 1907 transactions. details to be openly studied to avoid suspicion.
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Finance Committee
Senate
South Carolina
Congress
New York
Treasury Department
National Bank of Nummetica
Charles
Mple
Bccme
Pension Bill Passes to Raise Widows Pensions
The Senate approved the House bill increasing pensions for widows and dependents of soldiers from the Mexican, Indian, and earlier wars. Conferees will meet next week due to Senator McCrumper of North Dakota’s absence. About 39,000 widows and orphans will receive up to 22 dollars per month under the new plan. The bill requires an annual pension appropriation of roughly 15,998,112 dollars.
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Senate
Mexico
McCrumper
North Dakota
Printing fund deficiency request to print more patents
Through the Secretary of the Treasury the Secretary of the Interior sent an urgent deficiency appropriation estimate to the House for printing and binding in the new fiscal year. Garfield notes patent volumes increase yearly, citing about 17 000 of the deficit tied to printing costs at the Government Printing Office amid complaints from other departments.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
House
Garfield
College Graduate Credits Grape-Nuts Diet For Clear Thinking
A college student shares how adopting rational eating and exercise habits centered on Grape-Nuts improved concentration, nerve steadiness, and sustained thought. He credits The Road to Wellness Ville booklet adapted as a guide, noting prior fried meats and white bread caused headaches and foggy thinking.
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Norman
Poretum
Hatt Creek
Wetlvilles
Central Bank Bill Sparks Senate Clash Over Deposits
Senator Lodge backs a central bank and asset currency while opposing guaranteed deposits, criticizing night rider and tobacco barn burnings in Kentucky. Senators Paynter McCreary and Depew press views on currency reform, banking rights, and trusts amid panics and calls for broader financial overhaul.
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Lodge
Senato Aldrich
Bailey
Paynters
Kentucky
Paynter
Senator Depews
Iran
Senator McCreary
Depew
Tobacco Trust
House debates mail pay and rail freight amendment
In Congress Representative Wanger of Pennsylvania offered an amendment to the post office appropriation bill delaying a seventh share to railroads until a correct method for weighing is set. Opponents led by Overstreet argued, but the chair overruled. Goebel and Murdock push a related raised pay increase. after long debate, the tally was 13 for and 63 against. The House adjourned at 5:05 with remaining pages of the bill to be considered tomorrow.
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Wanger
Pennsylvania
Post Office
Ian
Overstreet
Bittery
Chatr
Goebel
Onin
Murdock
Kansas
Nr Overstreet
Post-office Committee
Senate amendments seek militia expenses for encampments
Senators Jackson and Taliaferro proposed amendments to the army appropriation bill authorizing 1,000,000 for militia expenses of states territories and the District of Columbia for encampments and field instruction of the regular army. Senator Warren introduced a bill to appoint Brigadier General Constant Williams and place him on the retired list.
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Taliaferro
Senate
States
Territories
District of Columbia
Secretary of War
Warren
Constant Willams
Navy Pay Bill Advances in House Naval Affairs Committee
The House Committee on Naval Affairs reported favorably a Foss bill to equalize navy and Marine Corps pay with Army ranks. It raises midshipmen and certain officers pay by 2 percent, aligns retired rates to active counterparts, and projects total cost at about 3.7 million dollars with an increase of over 4.6 million for the next fiscal year.
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
Foss
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Bnil
WANTS MORE ARMY OFFICERS
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs ordered a favorable report on a bill authorizing extra officers for the army. It aims to offset the abdentaelam of company officers detached from commands, addressing officer shortages. The bill would add 36 colonels, 64 lieutenant colonels, 90 majors, 162 captains, 144 first lieutenants, and 126 second lieutenants across grades.
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Senate Committee On
Congress
Legislative Briefs on Fulton Bill and River Projects
Western lumbermen led by Arthur Hill and JW Bloggett testified before the House Public Lands Committee opposing the Fulton Bill directing the Attorney General to recover title to railroad lands. The river and harbor appropriations seek 2,000,000 for three locks on the Tennessee River and 1,200,000 for two locks on the Co Julia River, urged by Chattanooga Knoxville and Clarksville interests. Senate ratified Hague treaties plus limits on capture in naval war and balloon projectiles, with Panama Canal material allowed on American ships only, amended by Senator Foster. Senator Nelson signaled an amendment to the currency bill to require national banks pay 2 percent interest on weekly government balances. Senate executive confirmed Benjamin H Ridgeley as consul general in Mexico. Tennessee businessmen urged 10,000 acres near Chickamauga for troop maneuvers. Secretary recommended 32,000 acres for bigger grounds, with more on the Northeast and Pacific coasts. House Merchant Marine and Fisheries favor a Goulden bill requiring ships to carry licensed officers and crew as inspectors deem necessary. Senate passed Frye bill for safety at navigable waters during regattas. Navy officials urged purchase of Jamestown Exposition lands for a naval training station. District Reform School expenditure trimmed to 16,000. inmate numbers rising per Bonaparte.
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JW Bloggett
Michigan
House Public Lands Committee
Senate
Tennessee River
Co Julia River
House
Rivera and Harbors
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Clarksville
Watt
Tennessee
House Committee On Military Affairs
Chickimauga National Park
Pacific Coast
Bieber
Allen
Maine
Public Buildings and Grounds
Tull Committee
War Department
Restore Strength Dr Myles Nervine Cure Advertisement
An advertisement touts Dr Myles Nervine as a strengthening remedy for nervous and physical exhaustion. It cites a testimonial of sleeplessness headaches and nerves improving after using pills, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. The notice lists Miles Medical Co and locations in Arkansas and Indiana.
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Myles
Mena. Ark
Monsy
Miles Medical CO
Slikhart
Ind
Attack on Bieber Grant Sparks House Inquiry Debate
Congress faces a possible probe if the House fails to repeal the Bieber land grant law. Bartholdt defends the sale as legitimate, detailing prior committee actions and War Department approvals, while Carter and others question the process and motives behind the transfers of public land.
Repairing Furniture by W B Moses Sons
Repairing furniture involves securing a chair leg, mending a seat spring, and touching up surface finish. The firm cites higher long term value and accountability, stating their estimates may seem high but deliver greater satisfaction for customers and the shop. W B Moses & Sons, I Street at 11th.
Senator Gallinger Seeks to Halt More Land Grants in District
In the Senate yesterday Senator Gallinger acted to recall a House bill that would authorize the Secretary of War to sell lands in the District. He aims to prevent further acts that would set title to District lands without full consideration, signaling opposition to continuing land grants by the District Committee.
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Committee Ia
Bartholdt
Gallinger
Senate
House
Secretary of War
Advocates Cocks Bill On Federal Auto Licensing
Lawmakers heard Prof Charles Thaddeus Terry argue for the Cocks bill to require federal registration and licensing of automobiles under the commerce clause. Opposition from Chairman Jenkins and Rep. Alexander contends interstate dirt road travel is not within federal power. chauffeurs licensing proposals face added resistance as state police power prevails.
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Columbia University
New York
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Terry
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
American Automobile Association
Hay
Interainia
Jenkins
Alexander Ag
Oh Walter and
X P Huddy
Hartton
President Urges Action on Southern Pacific Claim
The President wrote to Representative Miter of Kansas urging immediate action by the House Claims Committee on the Southern Pacific Company claim for reimbursements in routing the Colorado River in Southern California from 1906 to 1907. The railroad asserts costs exceed $3,000,000 and saved Imperial Valley from flood damage. Congress considered $1,600,000 as the US share. The President calls it an act of justice to act generously to avert the calamity.
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Kansas
House Committee On Claims
Southern Pacific Company
Colorado River
California
Bouchero Pacific
H H Harriman
Roosevelt
Fast
Imperial Valley of California
Congress
United States
Millers Committee
Traction Bill Conferees Near Agreement Next Week
House and Senate conferees likely to strike a street railway bill next week. First conference held in Senate District Committee rooms ended with hopeful mood though no details on undersail transfers or tram regulation revealed. Conferees to reconvene late next week for possible compromise.
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Senate
Senate District Committee
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