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All-Night Senate Session Over Ship Purchase Battle
Washington sources report an all night senate session aimed at forcing a final vote on the government ship purchase bill. Democrats, led by Senator Kern, pressed for continuous action despite Republican opposition and calls for absentees to be counted. Senator Smoot defended delaying tactics while La Follette considered amendments to strengthen permanency and civilian control.
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Lodze and Smith
Michigan
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Chicago
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Moxico City
White House
Martine
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Wilson
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North Carolina
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