Roosevelt's Message Calls for Rate Reform and Federal Supervision
President Roosevelt delivers a sweeping annual message urging rate legislation, federal supervision of insurance and large corporations, and stronger regulation of railroads. He argues for swift action by Congress, stricter accounting, and oversight to curb rebates and improper practices.
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Roosevelt Urges Elastic Currency and Reform in Policy
The speech argues for an elastic currency responsive to seasonal needs to curb speculation and support business. It calls for campaign finance reform, limits on corporate contributions, stronger arbitration, Monroe doctrine maintenance, Santo Domingo aid, and naval and land policy reforms including public lands, immigration, and Philippine tariff changes.
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Congress Opens With Silent Honors and Busy Floor
The first session of the Fifty ninth Congress convened Monday as Vice President Fairbanks ordered the Senate to session and Clerk McDowell led the House. Major figures included the late Senators Bate and Platt honored, while Speaker Cannon received a warm reception and hundreds filled the galleries. Legislatives inquiries began with hundreds of bills already in the clerk’s desk basket on opening day.
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