Senate approves ship subsidy bill by 42 to 31 vote
The Senate passed the ship subsidy bill after long debate by 42 to 31 with amendments adopted that did not change the bill materially. Key opponents were Allison Deliver Spooner Quarles and McLaurin backed by friends of the measure, while several amendments on contracts timing and expenditure were approved or rejected as described.
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Washington
Senate
Allison and Deliver
Iowa
Spooner and Quarles
Wisconsin
Proctor and Dillingham
Vermont
McLaurin
South Carolina
Allison
Frye
Commerce Committee
Mr. West
Missouri
Patterson
Colorado
Pettus
Alabama
Spooner
Congress
Hanna
J. Pierpont Morgan
Leyland Line
United States
Atlantic
Mexican Gulf
Pacific
Post Office Department
House Debates River and Harbor Bill in Washington
The house began consideration of the river and harbor bill with Rep. Burton of Ohio giving an extended explanation. Several members spoke briefly. North Carolina’s Mr. Bellamy protested his state's treatment. Illinois’ Mr. Foster and Missouri’s Mr. Cochran criticized the majority over Cuba sympathy. Maryland’s Mr. Wachter denied a newspaper report about Speaker Henderson’s influence.
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Washington
House
Burton
Ohio
Bellamay
North Carolina
Foster
Illinois
Cochran
Missouri
Congress
Wachter
Maryland
Henderson
Senate Prints Two Presidential Veto Messages
Washington March 18. The senate convened and ordered printed two presidential veto messages. One vetoed an act granting an honorable discharge from military service to Charles H. Hawiey and the other vetoed an act for the relief of James W. Howell.
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Washington
Senate
Charles H. Hawiey
James W. Howell
Cuba man elected doorkeeper to succeed late Clenn
Frank B. Lyon of Cuba New York was elected doorkeeper at today’s meeting and sworn in immediately by the speaker to succeed the late H. J. Clenn.
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Washington
Frank B. Lyon
Cuba
N. Y
H. J. Clenn
Lyon
Senate Finance Panel Recommends War Revenue Act Repeal
Washington March 18 The senate committee on finance finished reviewing the bill repealing the war revenue act and prepared a favorable report. The measure is heavily revised and is unlikely to be reported before Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Presidential Nominations for Texas Postmasters
Washington March 18 The president has sent to the senate nominations for Texas postmasters including James A Gammil Calvert Florence Shearby Elgin William P Fleming Georgetown Fritz A Hearn Grantsburg Oklahoma Ida McKean Lexington and other names.
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Washington
Texas
Senate
James A. Gammil
Calvert
Florence Shearby
Elgin
William P. Fleming
Georgetown
Fritz A’hearn
Grantsburg
Oklahoma
Ida McKean
Lexington
Evans to Retire as Pension Commissioner
Washington reports Pension Commissioner Evans will retire in coming months to accept a promotion offered by the president. The exact position is not yet settled but would be satisfactory to Evans. No successor is named and no action will be taken until a suitable role is found and the president is convinced he cannot replace Evans with a like-qualified man.
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Evans
Washington
Pension Bureau
Present Commissioner’s Character and Worth
A fragment notes the present commissioner possesses notable character and sterling worth. It hints at esteem for leadership and integrity in office, reflecting on the qualities valued by the community.
Amen Corner Dinner Tickets Go Quick for Platt Event
More than 800 public figures sought seats for Senator Thomas C. Platt’s April 4 dinner. Only 340 guests allowed with Roosevelt, Odell, Crane of Massachusetts, Depew, Quay, Penrose, Foraker, Scott, Fairbanks, Aldrich among those who accepted. Additional dignitaries include Major Low, Woodruff, ex-Governor Black, Archbishop Ireland, J Pierpont Morgan, John A McCall, Levi P Morton and others from New York.
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New York
Thomas C. Platt
President Roosevelt
Odell
Crane
Massachusetts
Depew
Quay
Penrose
Foraker
Scott
West Virginia
Fairbanks
Aldrich
Major Low
Woodruff
Black
Archbishop Ireland
J. Pier
Murrell Indicted Delegate Fails to Appear Bond Forfeited
St. Louis on March 18. John K Murrell a member of the house of delegates was indicted for bribery in a suburban franchise deal and did not appear when his case was called in circuit court. His $5000 bond was declared forfeited.
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St. Louis
John K. Murrell
House of Delegates
To Cure Malaria in Four Days Take Quinoria
A sensational drug promise offering a four day cure for malaria chills or fever. Druggists authorize refunds if not effective. Price 60c. Mr H James, leading druggist, Bryan, Texas.
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H James
Bryan
Vexas
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National Biscuit Co
Ramona
Athena
Nabisco
Bremner
American Beauty
Blanke & Bro
Penick & Ford
Louisiana
Swifts
Swift
Batavia
Howell Bros
Cr. G. Parsons
W. A. Reed
Parsons
Same
CG. Parsons
James & Castles
Condos Bros
Bryan Kandy
Navasota
Hearne
Bill
North America
Secretary of the Treasury
The
Glenn
Grand Opera House
John B. Mike
City Market
Paul Jones
W. T. Ford
J. E. Ponder
Mike
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