Secret Service Restrictions Oppose Criminal Probes
A congressional critique argues that current limits hinder the Treasury and Secret Service from pursuing frauds in customs and branch mint offices. It cites past investigations of a senator and a congressman, urging broader prosecutorial power while proposing a carve out to bar Secret Service inquiries into members of Congress.
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Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Himelf
Aso
Customs Service
Branc Minty
Secret Service
Oregon
Legislative
Congress
Postal savings banks urged to boost thrift nationwide
The discussion urges renewed support for postal savings banks to channel savings into circulation and aid wage earners. It notes high savings deposits in 14 states versus minimal in 32, and calls for expanding postal banking, parcel post trials on rural routes, and stronger national educational funding and census reforms to improve public services.
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Asl
United States
Postal Savings Banks
Senate
Congress
Public health reform urged by congressional address
The speech calls for consolidating health bureaus into one department, placing soldiers homes under the War Department, and moving independent bureaus under executive departments. It advocates admitting Mexico and Arizona as states, governs interstate water rights and fisheries, and urges federal control of fisheries and fur seals. It also outlines foreign policy grounded in truthful action and honorable conduct.
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Casnot
Government Printing Office
Department of Commerce and Labor
Congress
War Department
Presidnt
Great Lakes
Woder Wise
Oudravuring
Lake Erte
Toms
Vagher
Fred
Setenets Fisherier
Columbia
United States
Oregon
Washington
Associated
Gill
Ohio
United Sines Bureau of
Asberles
Southern Neighbors and Pacific Expansion Urged
A speech stresses the growth of Latin American trade and the value of the International Bureau of the American Republics. It urges rapid action to extend ocean mail service, bolster Panama Canal work, and press for Hawaii’s development, including barrier projects, naval prep and labor law tweaks to favor American workers.
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Congress
United States
International Bureau of the American Republics
Two
Americas
Panama Canal
Goethals
Ocean Mail Lines
Ues
South Armerica
Ase
Philippines
Australasia
Philippines self government urged as path to independence
The essay argues real progress toward self rule in the Philippines, praising the creation of a Philippine legislature and urging continued gradual self restraint. It warns against immediate independence, stresses constitutional government, and calls for the Filipino people to develop the capacity to govern themselves while the U S assists. It also covers Porto Rico Cuba and Japan, urging citizenship, stable governance, and military preparedness to preserve peace.
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Philippine Islands
Philippe Assembly
Asia
Japan
Philippines
Cuba
United States
England
Military reform urged for merit based promotions
Theodore Roosevelt argues for ending promotion by mere seniority in the army. He calls for selection boards, retirement by age, expanded retiring boards for fitness, modernized cavalry, better training, and a general staff. He supports navy improvements and hospital ships, praising the fleet cruise and Annapolis reforms.
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Army
Mmany
Army Uny
Congress
Secretary of War
Lst
oMcera
HIN
General Board
North Dakota
Delaware
Florida
Utah
Ing Ehrelo
Tne
Atlantic
Naval School
Annapolis
Academy
Treclf
Board of Visitors
Navy
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Fortify coasts before naval stations in Hawaii
The author argues that supply bases for the navy and merchant fleets must be protected from seizure and that fortifications alone are insufficient. Even in insular possessions like Hawaii, naval stations must be behind strong defenses to withstand landing attacks, not merely sea assaults.
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Hawaii
Oxford Hotel Mystery Ends in Lynch Confession
In the late 1800s at an Oxford hotel, Dr. Rowe fled after debt and a murder claim. Landlord George W. King was lynched under pressure to confess a false crime, later exonerated when Rowe returned and secured release. King sued, settled for $25,000, and died at 78. Rowe’s whereabouts and motives traced through scattered letters and court actions.
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George W. King
Oxford
Lafayette
Tod
Dr. Rowe
King
Rowe
Hows
Hig King
Rogers
Haggard
Horse Thief Detective Company
Renton
Warren
Tippecanoe
Agilnet King
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louts
Louisville
Eitles
Trowe
Illinois
Jafay
Horte ‘Thief Detective Company
Thomas A. Hendricks
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Amies
Alaskan
Fur Seal Service
Bureau of Fisheries
Actiows
Latin America
Hawai
Pearl Harbor
Eptap
The
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America
Ami Asia
Australia
New Zealand
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National Forvest
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the Navy
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