Congress Battles and Coalitions Shape Final Session
A retrospective on the closing session of Congress notes Republican odds shifting, Roosevelt’s clashes with both chambers, and pivotal deals. It highlights the railroad rate bill, the canal question, Standard Oil actions, and tax policy, with Speaker Cannon and White House alliance shaping outcomes.
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Cannon
Roosevelt
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Fannon
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Bailey
Chandler
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Tae Halse
Wadsworth
Cat
New York
Congress in recess as clashes with administration delay battleship plan
A scanned report reviews the latest congressional frictions slowing the ten million dollar Dreadnought project, blocking the ship's construction, and stalling the direct senatorial election amendment. It notes Smoot and other measures, resignations, deaths, and a rare bright note in Nick Longworth's marriage, while Edison predicts cheaper storage batteries may make cars common.
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Senate
United States
Oher Congress
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Iis Nangelates
Mators Platt
Depew
New York
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Gorman
Honeé
Williamson
Oregon
Nerrman
State
Fiie
Patterson
Pennsylvania
Custer
Philadelphia
Adan
Lester
Georgia
Nick Longworth
Ohio
Washingtoniana Pardon Sparks Fourth of July Exuberance
A garbled passage recalls a pardon for Washingtoniana and a celebratory mood after Congress adjourned. It mentions forced closure of a business, high egg prices, and memories of a woman married to Senator Tom Platt. The text hints at reactions to the beef trust and public festivities.
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Congress
Runyon Eyes Assembly Seat Amid Colby Brigade
From Trenton notes judge William M Runyon of Plainfield left the regular Republican fold claiming reform zeal and no office ambitions. Rumors say he seeks Assembly on the Colby ticket while the New York New Jersey Interstate Bridge Commission weighs funding a Hudson River bridge possibly causing disappointment to many.
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William M. Runyon
Plainford
Mr. Colby
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Runyon
Trionia
Colby
Finn
Kanyon
Do Far Ag
Ie Colby Craft
Trenton State Gacotte
New York and New Jersey
Freaton
Guthrie
Pittsburg
Hanier
Wooden legs and labor woes in a roaring era
A brisk, disjointed discussion ties railroads and woolen leg production to broader labor issues. A surgeon and observers note railroads as major woolen leg buyers and speculated cost savings from self production. Samuel Gompers is quoted by the New York Tribune on bullying and a snowman incident illustrates power dynamics.
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Philroads
Tve
Standard
O1l
Gour
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
New York ‘Tribune
Salghia
Habre
Senator Beveridge and Pettus Interruption in Senate
A fragment from the Saturday Evening Post recalls a Senate moment where Senator Beveridge yielded to Senator Pettus amid debate. Pettus asked permission to adjourn, sparking a veiled exchange on interruptions and courtesy between Indiana and Alabama senators.
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Saturday Evening Post
Senate
Beverides
Indiana
Pettis
Alabama
Beveridge
Senator Pettus
A Laugh or Two Season in Honesty
A montage of light humor and banter from cartoons and jokes. Readers enjoy snippets about ribbons, engagement rings, and Irish storytelling with quick quips and social color. Notable lines reference Maggie, an extra half yard, and a playful exchange about a ring from Tiffany's with a nickname “Shorty.”
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