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Adamson Fights Government Cable Plan in Congress
Washington June 11 Special Judge Adamson led opposition as the House rejected government submarine cable funding. A 116 to 0 vote struck the enacting clause, ensuring private enterprise will lay the cable to the Philippines under Pacific Commercial Cable Company control. Debate cited wireless prospects and long-term value, with supporters and opponents detailing contracts and war-time options.
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Washington
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Bil
Philippines
House
Pacific Commercial Cable Company
Corliss
Adamson
Commerce Committee
Judge Richardson
Alabama
Joe” Cannon
Hii
Connecticut
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Dalzell
Messrs Shackleford
Missouri
Mann
Hinds
Morrell
Pennsylvania
Tompkins
Ohio
Messrs Richardson
Newlands
Nevada
Loud
California
Georgia
Cannon
Illinois
Richardson
Postroads
Commercial Cable Company
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