Power of President on Offices Questioned by Attorney General
Attorney General to decide if the President exceeded constitutional power by appointing a five member commission to locate federal buildings in Washington. Debate centers on per diem versus salary pay and whether such appointments require congressional authority. The issue echoes broader questions about the President's authority over unprovided offices and potential salary implications for Bristow and others.
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Congress
Building Site Commission
Bristow
Washington
Wir Woody
Panama
Park Commission
Commission
Liw
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Augusta
Pres Dents Special Commission
District of Columbia
Rise in Immigration Surges Across Forties Era
Immigration to the United States shows a 32 percent gain in the six months to February 23 versus the previous year. Russian arrivals surge 41 months end February eight, reaching about 600. Japanese and other groups rise as officials predict a record fiscal year with heavy processing ahead. Commissioner Sargent notes escape from service drives many Russians. Watchorn says handling will intensify into fall as intake expands for farmers.
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Russia
Japan
Far East
Sargent
Esterda
Woitchon
Bunau Varilla Visits Washington Briefly
Panama negotiator Bunau Varilla, first Panamanian minister to the United States, calls on the President at the White House to discuss the Isthmian Canal project. He plans to stay several days to offer information as needed. Treasury reports show internal revenue and customs receipts, with expenditures reaching about 2.2 million dollars.
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Bunau Varillla
Diaz to Meet Roosevelt on Western Trip
Suaredo Tex March 27 efforts by Washington and City of Mexico figures to arrange a meeting between Presidents Diaz and Roosevelt during his southwestern tour next month. If held they would shake hands on the Rio Grande boundary with each remaining on own side. Cap Reen Williams of Dallas refuses patrol duty during Roosevelt visit, saying soldiers are not policemen. Roosevelt plans to travel April 3 to Louisville Austin Sherman San Antonio for Rough Riders reunion then to Northern Texas wolf hunt and into Colorado for weeks of outdoor recreation. Secretary Loeb to set executive offices near the camping area. The trip aims at recreation rather than hunting with a June 20 Worcester Clark University commencement and then Oyster Bay for summer.
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Champ Glare at Plow Louis the Well Beloved
Letter from Champ Clark of Missouri defends Louis XV sobriquet Le Bien aime and rebuts criticism of Williams and Cannon. Clark cites Carlyle Watson and Britannica while defending his farm speech and noting the title arose from national affection in 1744 during Alsace crisis. He urges readers to focus on policy and plowing over royal history as Congress ends.
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Illinois
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Bourbon
Bowing Green
Capital's Growth Chronicle of Lansburgh & Bro in Washington
James Lansburgh Jr of Lansburgh & Bro born in Hamburg January HM 183. He moved to America in 1856 and joined Gustave Lansburgh in Baltimore. The firm opened a Washington branch in 1860 at 904 Seventh Street, later expanding to 420 22 24 Seventh and 426 Seventh. By 1882 they moved to a custom showroom linking Seventh and Eighth streets. Known for progressive methods, Lansburgh has long been a Washington business figure and a 33rd degree Mason since 1883, with memberships in Lebanon Lodge Trifavette Chapter Scottish Rite and Almas Temple Shrine.
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McMaster Consul Nomination Held Back by State Dept
Assistant Secretary Peirce reports to Dr McMaster that his Zanzibar consul commission will be withheld until he proves alimony charges by his first wife are false. McMaster alleges persecution and the State Dept will not advance until he addresses the claims and his side is heard.
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Frederick D McMaster
Zanzibar
State Department
WcMaster
Wilfa
Dr McMaster
McMaster
Br MacMasters
Pece
Taft Consents to Serve as Ohio Republican Chair
Senator Dick announced after a White House visit that William H Taft agreed to accept the permanent chairmanship of the Ohio Republican State convention next May. Taft will headline the Sta campaign, address national issues, and preside over the convention. Herrick will be renominated and a Southern Ohio candidate named for lieutenant governor. Both Taft and Foraker seek the 1908 presidential nomination, but no implication on candidacy. Ohio Democrats consider nominating ex Gus Campbell to unify Buckeye factions and improve winning chances.
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White House
William H Taft
Foraker
Republican Party
Buckeye
Taft
Sta
Herrick
George Day
Senator Faraker
Mi ‘Laft
Ohio Democrats
Gus Campbell
New
Jamestown Invitation and Proclamation Plans
Senator Daniel of Virginia and Gen Lee discussed the 1907 Jamestown celebration with the President. A proclamation to invite foreign governments and states will be issued this week to aid preparations and encourage state participation. Gen Lee works to secure proper representation and will address New Jersey and Pennsylvania legislatures on funding the event.
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Virginia
Gen Lee
America
War Department
Lee
New Jersey
Prenton
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Government Printing Commission to Inspect Public Docs
Representative Landis and Mr Tadrana, chairman of the House Committee on Printing, arrived to arrange for the commission’s meeting. The panel will include the Senate Committee on Printing and Representatives-elect Landis Perkins and Giggs to thoroughly review public document printing and report findings to Congress. The inquiry aims to expose business methods issues and seek prompt congressional action to fix any excesses.
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Landis Or Tadrana
House Committee On Printing
Congress
Senate Committee On Printing
Landis, Perkins and Giggs
Election in the Philippines and new two‑house legislature
Secretary Tait announced that the Philippine Islands census is published and, under the 1902 law, a general election for delegates to a popular assembly will be called in two years. Legislative power will be vested in a two‑house legislature of the Philippine Commission and Philippine Assembly, with peace in non Moro areas as a condition. Two resident commissioners to the United States will be elected when a legislature is chosen.
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United States
Tait
Willam C Fox Confirmed for Bureau Director Post
Acting Secretary Adee announces no special meeting to renew the call for confirming Willam C Fox as director of the Bureau of American Republics. The regular board meeting is set for April 3 with Secretary Hays absent and W W Rockhill's successor to be named.
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Bureau of American Republics Board
Bureau of American Republics
Adee
Hays
Willam C Fox
Bureau
W W Rockhill
Secretary Morton Expected Saturday
Dispatches from the Navy Department say the Dolphin with Secretary Morton aboard left Guantanamo Sunday for Havana to hasten his return. Morton will disembark at Fernandina, Florida, and travel by rail to this city, arriving next Saturday to accompany the President on his South and West trip. Fourth class postmasters appointed include Charles B. Nicholson in Turnersville New Jersey and Albert S Von Trott in Porters Lake Pennsylvania.
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Navy Department
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Guantanamo
Havana
Fernandina
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Charles B. Nicholson
Turnersville
Pennsylvania
Albert S von Trott
Porters Lake
Free Dollar Bottle Kidney Remedy Offer
An advertisement claims a free full dollar bottle of a kidney remedy by sending an order form. It explains the cure targets the kidney nerve system rather than the kidneys directly, promising no risk and directing readers to request Dr Shoop’s booklets and order packets. The pitch emphasizes broad availability and nationwide drug store stock.
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Spain Demands Cannon From Cuba After War
Spain insists on recovering ordnance left in Cuba at the end of the Spanish American war. Senor Ojeda urged Secretary to settle the matter. Under peace terms Spain claimed movable ordnance in Cuba and Porto Rico. Cuba’s recognition of the obligation was disputed, prompting Taft to cable Minister Squiers in Havana to inform Cuban authorities that the ordnance remains Spain’s property and must be returned.
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Senor Ojeda
Porto Rico
United States
Taft
Squiers
Havana
Galveston Crippled on Maiden Cruise to Galveston
The United States cruiser Galveston, on her maiden voyage from Norfolk to Galveston, returned to the Norfolk navy yard after losing a piston rod bent 300 to 400 miles down the coast. Repairs will be made at once and she should sail south again within a few days.
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Marines to Leave Colon Isthmus Reduced to 160
The Navy plans move of a battalion from the Isthmus to Guantanamo reducing force there to not more than 160. The action, due to unhealthy climate and need for a small garrison, follows Dixie’s departure from Monte Cristi to Colon.
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Guantanamo
Navy Department
Ce Csariglea Uy
Army officers ordered to proceed to Washington and Singapore
A lengthy dispatch lists Second Lieut Herbert Z Krumm and several Corps of Engineers officers assigned to Companies A and B of the First Battalion Engineers. They are to proceed to San Francisco in time to sail on transports around July 1 for the Philippine Islands, with multiple officers detaching to duty at Fort Leavenworth and Manila. Other assignments include medical officers attending the American Tuberculosis Congress in Atlanta and a temporary duty report for Chaplain Irance F Jorce at Fort Myer before joining the Philippines-bound troops.
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Armenians Present Letter to President Roosevelt
A delegation of Armenian church leaders led by Archbishop Sarafian of Worcester Dr John Arshagouni of New York and Dr M M Dolman presented a ceremonial letter to President Roosevelt thanking him for his election and for an earlier White House reception.
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Worcester
John Arshagoun
New York
M M Dolman
White House
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