Hazing Bill Passes Amid Naval Academy Criticism
The House approved a Senate hazing bill with a House substitute after severe criticism of the Naval Academy. It provides graduated punishments, repeals mandatory court-martial summons, and allows dismissal for serious offenses while preserving accountability through the superintendent's recommendation and Navy Secretary approval.
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Smoot Witnesses to Testify as Senate Panel Schedules Hearing
Sen ate Committee on Penioxes and Alece tong plans to take testimony next week in the Smoot case. Subpoenas have been issued for witnesses including Kenitor Smoot to appear Monday morning. The committee will likely convene again Thursday to continue testimony and prepare a report, with a final decision expected by mid April. The proceedings will be tightly guarded by Chairman Burrows.
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Naval Academy hazing bill clears House agenda
The House yesterday passed the Naval Academy hazing bill and cleared the pension calendar by approving 250 bills, with the chamber set to meet again at noon tomorrow. The Senate was not in session yesterday but will convene tomorrow.
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Waderwood
Pedge
Howse
Landis Carries District In Indiana Race
Representative Frederick Landis again carried Indiana's Eleventh district and is set for a third term after a sweeping victory in Miami County where he defeated George Steele. Landis, among the House's youngest members, had spent six weeks at home rallying support amid a persistent campaign statewide.
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Landis
Steele
Capitol
Reforms Proposed to Curb Government Printing Abuses
A special commission backs Lan dis push for printing reform in Congress. Two joint resolutions seek broader editions and a new allotment system that places department heads under tighter control, reducing excess document printing and storage costs.
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Senate Study of Legal Minds Elevates Foreign Relations
A detailed essay argues that the Senate, with a strong legal presence and varied professional backgrounds, serves as a university of practical knowledge. It notes lawmakers draw on past trades to craft effective policy while highlighting the Committee on Foreign Relations as advisers in treaty matters and international law.
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Clark
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Foraker
Spooner
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Beveridge
Morgan
Bacon
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Shelby
Lincoln
Kentucky
Sineja
Republicans to Select Committee Next Month
The Republican congressional caucus will meet Wednesday April 4 in the House bar to choose a campaign committee. Sherman of New York is expected as chairman with Tawney of Minnesota as vice president. Possible successor for Secretary to Jesse Overstreet is Dawson of Town in discussion.
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Senator Frye as Senate Master and Maine Voice
The article sketches Senator Frye as a swift presiding officer and sharp, humorous Maine statesman. It portrays his tabulated energy, quick dispatch, and calm authority while detailing his clashes with latecomers and his handling of foreign relations through colleagues like Bacon and Spooner, alongside portraits of other longtime lawmakers.
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Nervous Disorders and Restorative Nervine Promotion
An advertisement lists nervous disorders including headaches fits and epilepsy and promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a tonic for worn-out nerves. A testimonial from J S Wilson of Dallas County Missouri claims his son recovered from epilepsy after using Dr Miles No Nerve and Liver Pills. The first bottle is guaranteed to benefit or money back.
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MAY ABOLISH COMMISSION RESOLUTION FOR EXPENSES OF BODY
Representative Sullivan introduces resolutions to obtain Treasury and Attorney General data on the expenses of the Spanish Claims Commission formed six years ago with William H Chandler at its head. Critics question the commission’s efficiency and accuse it of prolonging cases for life extension rather than results. The House committee granted a hearing to medicine manufacturers on the Lovering amendment to the pure food bill permitting limited use of alcohol opium cocaine in patent medicines without mandatory labeling.
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Magzachusetts
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Extraterritorial Courts Bill Introduced in House
Representative Williams of Mississippi introduced a bill to organize extraterritorial courts and appoint judges to try Americans charged in China and Japan. Representative Denby of Michigan offered a similar bill restricting its jurisdiction to China. The late Secretary urged the latter measure. Conference on Statehood bill set to convene in Senate Territories committee room tomorrow morning.
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Mississippi
China
Japan
Denby
Michigan
Chia
Lay
Conference Committee
Senate Committee On Territories
President Returns Indian Lands Bill for Amendment
President Roosevelt sent back to Congress the Kiowa and Comanche lands bill for Southwestern Oklahoma. Aimed to allot lands to Indian children born since 1900 and require sales at not less than five dollars an acre, a resolution incorporating the change passed the House last week.
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Piles Cure Offered With Free Sample Shipment Reformatted
A Pyramid Pile Cure advertisement claims quick relief for piles and offers a free sample by mail. It asserts high success, includes customer letters, and encourages purchase from druggists at 34 cents per box.
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Issac Smuth
Wharton
New York
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Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Notaries Seek Law Change to Enter Higher Tribunals
Lawyers and notaries yesterday petitioned Congress to remove notaries from interior officers classification and allow them to practice before federal departments. The proposal would enable appointment of district notaries with rules to prevent government conflicts and align with other admitted practitioners.
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Asx
United Mates
Columbia
Broacks Declared Winner in Texas District Seat
The House Committee on Elections No 5 ruled unanimously that Representative Mosea L Broacks is entitled to the Second Texas district seat, while contestant A J Houston was not. Taft urged Senate Military Affairs to back a defense bill expanding coal defense and field artillery forces.
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