President’s Message Reflects Tariff Stand and Economy Pledge
President Coolidge outlines policy aims in his address noting tariff protection, economy, and relaxation of World Court debates. He urges transfer of Philippines to civilian government, ship canal and river projects, and radio control, with emphasis on military readiness and prohibition enforcement. The message signals limited action in the short session, with no World Court reference and no Mexico mention.
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World Court
Senate
Harrison Socrat
Mississippi
Philippines
Great Lakes
Iain
Kansy
City
Mexico
Colorado
The
Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Department of Commerce
Fugeral
Surplus Revenue Aimed At Taxpayers Says President
President Coolidge urged using a portion of the estimated treasury surplus to cut taxes while keeping the government out of direct production and price fixing. He warned against partisan handling and advocated a businesslike, gradual approach to relief, noting Congress must decide whether to reduce taxes or preserve surplus to retire the war debt. He called for informed action on agricultural remedies and cotton storage plans, stressing shared responsibility with cotton owners.
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Congress
Trent
Prosperity From Economy Efficiency and Less Waste
The president ties national prosperity to economy, less waste, and higher efficiency funded by a protective tariff. He cites lower prices for commodities and higher wages as results, urges restrained government spending, and stresses that prosperity rests on strong private enterprise and prudent public finance.
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Coolidge
Congress
Union
A Call for Economic Restraint and Debt Reduction
A public appeal urges avoiding new expenditures and focusing on urgent needs to reduce the national debt. It cites a large surplus this year, argues surplus should retire war debt, and supports tax relief once fiscally prudent, framing it as benefit to the country and taxpayers alike.
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Department of Commerce
Congress
Treasury Surplus Stirs Debate On Temporary Tax Relief
The surplus for June 30 1928 appears unstable and may not continue. A temporary tax reduction is urged to ease burdens, spur investment, and boost production without partisan dispute. Treasury receipts exceed 625 million with many imports entering free of duty, placing the US as a large duty-free market.
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Congress
House
Ways and Means
Inez
United States
Germany
France
England
Reduction Of Tariff Duties Could Benefit Buyer Not
Tariff reductions would affect about 1.55 billion dollars of imports with agriculture protections totaling 709 million and luxury goods 330 million. Only 556 million import value sits under a general duty plan, claimed unlikely to significantly aid foreign producers or importers. The speaker urges maintaining current open country policies, notes agriculture’s central role, and cites government aid and farm programs while stressing responsibility on cotton owners to reshaped plans.
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Europe
Wottern
Provid
Federal transport policy and river system expansion debate
A historical discussion on federal spending and policy for transportation. It covers freight rates, interstate commerce investigations, railroad consolidation, inland waterways benefits, fertilizer supply, Muscle Shoals development, grazing land regulation, and the need for efficient merchant marine operations under centralized leadership. It argues for broadened regulation, targeted investments, and streamlined valuations to support agricultural and industrial growth while addressing costs and governance.
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Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Beneft
Inland Waterways Corporation
Union
Muscle Shoals
Ag Wi
Shipping Board
Broaden Agencies For Extending Credit To Agriculture
A 1920s policy note urges broader federal support for cooperative farming groups. It cites 2.7 million members in 1925, $2.4 billion in 1924 member business, and prior legislation aiding cooperatives. It warns against price fixing and production subsidies, and calls for improved farm marketing and credit to stabilize markets amid a tropical Florida storm relief, disease control, forest protection, and pest threats like the European corn borer. It stresses cooperative marketing as a possible solution and urges sound, non-disruptive measures.
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Department of Agriculture
Congress
Florida
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
New England
Indiana
River and Harbor Work Seen As Capital Investment
The speaker urges continued river and harbor improvements as economy aligned capital investment. Key projects include Mississippi system extensions and Colorado River protection, with support for linking the Great Lakes to the North Atlantic via canal or St Lawrence route. Emphasizes inland waterway main arteries first, rising Great Lakes water levels, and federal lead in irrigation under national undertakings. The value of crops from project water rose from 120 million in 1924 to 131 million in 1926, with adjustments easing land costs and boosting confidence in payments.
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Mississippi
Colorado River
Congress
Great Lakes
North Atlantic
St. Lawrence River
Columerie
United States
Proposes Creating Department of Commerce Radio Regulation Bureau
A frontier-era proposal urges forming a Commerce Department bureau to regulate radio stations. It argues current court decisions and overlapping bills hinder licensing, frequency allocation, and power rules, risking service quality. Recommends keeping regulation within Commerce with an appellate board and court access.
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Dept. of Commerce Bureau
Department of Commerce
Redio
Congresa
Haoe
Legislation Needed To Avert Coal Shortage Face April Deadline
The piece argues for swift action to avoid a coal shortage as April 1 approaches. It calls for legislation or a temporary conciliation board to prevent wage disputes from disrupting coal supply, cites the bituminous industry as essential, and urges protective measures for consumers against profiteering. It notes current legal barriers and suggests expanding executive authority and court-related pay rules.
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Bituminova
Federal Reserve Banks Fair Chance With Competing State Banks
Congress has debated banking reform for years to align national banks with state banks. The Federal Reserve System helped stabilize reserves and credit, but it cannot prevent all depressions. Authorities urge timely action to renew bank charters and harmonize policies to sustain steady credit conditions during the current prosperous period.
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Federal Reserve
Congress
National Bank Act
National Bank
Senate
House of Representatives
Federal Reserve System
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National Treasury
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Supreme Court
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