Senate Struggles to Ratify Santo Domingo Treaty Amid Absentees
Amid GOP absences, Senate rushes debate on the Santo Domingo treaty. Key senators delay voting as efforts to pair or replace members intensify. Democrats press for open discussion while a contentious amendment on wartime and debt provisions awaits action. The chamber adjourned with a vote deadline looming.
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Fithiwi
Bulnal
Teller
Bagan
Santo Domingo
Senate
United States
Senators Debate Santo Domingo Treaty Fate With President
Senators discussed prospects for ratification of the Santo Domingo treaty with the President. Attending callers included Cullom, Algee ridge, De Blackburn, McCreary, Burrows, and Simmons. Cullom warned that session length and treaty fate remain in doubt, hoping a conclusion this week but doubting a vote timeline.
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Prest
Cullom
Hairman
Wisconsin
Alge Eridge
Inddiana
de Blackburn
McCreary
Burrows
Michigan
Simmons
North Carolina
Cullam
Senate
McEnery
Louisiana
Loving Cup for Wynne Sparks Gift Law Question
Officials connected with Robert J. Wynne seek to present a silver loving cup upon his retirement from Postmaster General and current swearing in as consul general to London. A statute bars gifts from subordinates, and the Justice Department will decide if the gift is permissible. If approved, the presentation would occur at Wynne’s home Wednesday.
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Post-omce
Robert J. Wynne
Wynne
United States
London
Department of Justice
Shaw's Boom Afield Follows Two Rivals
Ex Senator Thurston lauds Secretary Shaw as fit to succeed Roosevelt at a Raleigh Hotel dinner. The event sparks a Washington boom, with Taft and Foraker mentions and Cortelyou chairmanship speculation. Key figures include Thurston, Armstrong, Foraker, Grosvenor, Bliss, and Fairbanks as the scene outlines potential 1908 dynamics.
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John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Big shake up ahead in Canal administration reforms
Reorganization plans target Panama Canal Commission from top to bottom and shift clerical work to the Insular Bureau. Dr Reed criticizes the commission's handling of sanitation, citing red tape, delays, and improper authority limits that hinder medicine and hospital operations on the Isthmus.
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Canal Zone
Grunsky
Ancon
United States
Arcon
President urged to seek commission resignations
The speaker cites the President's manifest wishes and the commission's disregard, urging action to redeem his word and obtain resignations. The statement emphasizes vital interests and calls for decisive leadership to address the crisis.
Malaria Threat Dominates Fever Concerns in Panama Canal
Secretary Taft says malaria, not yellow fever, will be the main trouble in the American Zone of the Isthmus of Panama. Authorities warn that while some yellow fever cases exist, malaria poses the bigger challenge. The Marine Hospital Service coordinates extensive fumigation, mosquito control, vessel inspections, and water purification efforts to stamp out both diseases.
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Marine Hospital Service
GASTRO READY FOR REVOLT F aliased Plan of Philadelphia Filibusters
In Washington friends of Venezuela dismiss rumors of a brewing revolt against President Castro. They say no threat to his regime is credible and note Venezuelan exile movements are not coordinated. Colombia and Venezuela relations appear tense as Caracas reportedly refuses to receive the Colombian minister. A separate note reports Prof Louis Bliss lecturing on wireless telegraphy and Colon's treasury $3,000 robbery. The Senate Judiciary Committee backs Alston Dayton for U S judge for West Virginia with broad support.
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Connecticut
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New York
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Washington
Castro
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United States
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Philadelphia
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Legation
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West Indies
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Mre
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Castra
Colombia
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Alston G. Dayton
West Virginia
Beauty through blood, digestion and pills
An old advertisement extols natural beauty via purified blood and strong digestion. It promotes Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills to cleanse impurities, regulate bowels, and improve complexion, nerves, and energy, claiming quick cures for headaches constipation and biliousness. Price 26 cents at dealers, signed W. F. Smith.
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W. F. Smith
Opposition to Negro His Nomination Reported
The Senate Finance Committee reported the nomination of Charles W. Anderson to be collector of internal revenue for New York's Second district. Opposition centers on Sen. Platt, with talk of a possible recess appointment if not acted on this session. Anderson may not accept, but if he does, the President may reappoint after adjournment.
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Washington Post
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Roosevelt
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Virginia
Washington Dispatches
New York City
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Depew
Senate Confirms New Jersey Judge and Postmaster Appointments
The Senate confirmed Joseph Croms of New Jersey as district judge and Frank H. Hitchcock of Massachusetts as First Assistant Postmaster General. Promoted navy officers were noted and Alexander Thackara was named consul general at Berlin while Jerome Quay became consul at Florence.
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Mountain View
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Mill Valley
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Missouri
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Pattonsburg
Washington
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Stoughton
Cross
New Jersey
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Congress
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Massachusetts
Republican National Committee
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Berlin
Jerome A. Quay
Florence
Italy
Land confirmed for Henry Stinson heirs in West Superior area
Supreme Court upheld a decision confirming title to several hundred acres near West Superior Wisconsin to James Stinson and other heirs of Henry Stinson. The government had sued for forfeiture on fraud grounds but Justice Brewer cited long lapse and witness fatalities, supporting the patent. A separate government contract funds a Rosebud Indian cattle program with 4 977 graded Texas heifers and 200 bulls costing about 100000. The stock will be sourced by a Nebraska firm from Rosebud trust funds with Indian Affairs oversight.
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Portrait of Roosevelt by Otto Von Krumhart at Corcoran
A three quarter length portrait of President Roosevelt painted by Otto Von Krumhart of New York will be on exhibition at the Corcoran Art Gallery for a week beginning today. The Supreme Court will adjourn on April 3, with Chief Justice Fuller announcing there will be no spring recess this year.
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Otto von Krumhart
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Roosevelt Dam Award Promises Huge Arizona Water Project
Secretary of the Interior awards a contract for the Roosevelt dam in Salt River Valley Arizona Territory. The $1 100 000 project will be 25 feet high and 200 feet thick at the base, covering about a city block. It will overflow some 38 000 acres and provide water power for many areas, to be completed within two years.
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Arizona Territory
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Galveston
Tex
Roosevelt
Hitchcock
Assistants for Cabinet Attract Attention of Seekers for Office
Washington patrons seek cabinet level aides as Cortelyou weighs a Fourth Assistant Postmaster General candidate while not ready to name selections. Loomis departure spurs retirement rumors and possible ambassadorial talk as politicos press Loomis’ future amid Roosevelts’ outreach. Three Wyoming women who voted for Roosevelt meet the President after riding 30 miles to polling place with Mr Wiley and Representative Mondell.
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Loomis
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Mexico
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Roosevelt
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Wiley
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Wley
President Invited to North Carolina Assembly
Senator Simmons of North Carolina extended an invitation to President Ho Roosevelt to attend the annual assembly of the school teachers of North Carolina next June. The President appreciated the invitation but could not accept. Thomas Jefferson's Bible reproduction information follows.
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Hoosevelt
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Home Relief
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, safe at home remedy for piles. It claims avoidance of surgery and doctor bills, offers a free trial package by mail, and urges readers to order from Pyramid Drug Co. with a full-sized box available at 50 cents from druggists.
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