How a Bill Becomes Law in Congress Today
Frank J Stillman explains the legislative process, detailing how a bill moves from House to Senate, the role of committees, amendments, and readings, and how conferences, vetoes, and final signatures shape a law. He notes the absence of rigid Senate rules, the power of a few to delay, and the importance of compromise and final presidential action.
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Senate
Congress
United States
White House
Secretary of State
House of Representatives
Frank J) Stillman
Taft Contests Split Louisiana Delegation at Convention
Chicago June 10 A four day review by the Republican national committee results in a split Louisiana delegation with half a vote for each Taft and anti Taft faction known as lily whites and black and tans. President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft approve the plan to reorganize Louisiana under a three member committee. Ex Governor Warmoth vows to fight before the credentials committee. Cannon declares he will stay in the race and stick. Various vice presidential contenders emerge including Hammond Guild Cortelyou Fassett Murphy Doliver Burrows and Sherman.
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United States
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Committee On Rules
Rial
Chicago
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Tana
Louisiana
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Missouri
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Washington
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Pearl Wight
Warmoth
Cannon
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Fromois
Danville
Ill
Imnois
Mr. Cannon
John Hays Hammond
Massachusetts
Curtis Guild
George G. Cortelyou
the Treasury
James Knan
J. Bloat Fassett
Brown
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
J. P. Dolliver
Iowa
J. C. Burrows
Michigan
Sherman
Sinois
Gracey Hinds Missionary Union Holds 25th Anniversary
Gracey Hinds Missionary Union in Clifford New York concluded its twenty fifth anniversary conference with officer elections. Rev J J Gracey of Rochester was chosen president as the session ended after a farewell service and several days of meetings.
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Gracey Hinds Missionary Union
Clifford
N. Y
International Missionary Union
J. J. Gracey
Rochester
Three Hundred Poisoned at Paris Automobile Club Banquet
A banquet of the Automobile Club in Paris on June 10 left three hundred people poisoned by ptomaines from a duck dish. One person died and many remain in serious condition, including Marquis de Dion, president of the club.
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Marquis de Dion
Automobile Club
Kaw Valley Flood Subsiding As Inhabitants Return Home
Kaw valley flood at Topeka and west is subsiding with rivers expected to hold steady then fall. North Topeka residents return to mud filled homes while sightseers flock to bridges and viaducts. Rail yards flood, dikes rise in Armourdale as residents move belongings and crews push driftwood to prevent jams. Only two Kaw bridges face danger as lines shift to alternative routes.
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Kansas City
teHel
Weather Bureau
Missouri
North Topeka
Missouri and
Kaw
Armourdale
St. Louis
San Francisco
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Rock Island
Olathe
Kan
Denver
Burlington
Lincoln
Neb
Waller
West Bottoms
Pilgrims Hurt in Italian Train Wreck
In Roccapietra near Novara nine pilgrims are dead and eighty three injured after a freight train rear ended a passenger train. The travelers were Italian pilgrims returning from Varallo area excur sion to the sanctuary of the Crowned Virgin. The passenger train stopped due to locomotive damage when the freight train struck it, telescoping the lead coach and crushing the next cars.
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Novara
Italy
Roccapietra
Varallo
Julian Confesses Murder in county seat fight
Oklahoma County Clerk Tulian of McIntosh County confessed to the murder of General Dunlap at Buffalo. He claims self defense after Dunlap entered his room and fired first. Tense mood spreads through Eufaula and Checotah as both towns stay under arms. Governor Haskell pressed to restore order.
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Muskogee
Okla
Han. Tulian
Mcinitosh
General Dunlap
Bufalo
Dunlap
Eufala
Checotah
Haskell
Windstorm Hits Guthrie Crushing Roofs and Property
A fierce windstorm and cloud burst struck Guthrie Oklahoma on June 16 causing at least twenty thousand dollars in damage. The gale's center lofted to the upper parts of tall buildings damaging upper stories. The state house Ione hotel Masonic temple and Central high school were partially unroofed. Many homes were moved from foundations and several collapsed though occupants were unharmed. Barns were carried away.
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Guthrie
Okla
State House
Ione- Hotel
Masonic’ Temple
Central High School
Victim Linked to Mrs Gunness in Wisconsin Case
June 10 Hau Claire Wisconsin report states Christen Hilkven, ex Dover resident who sold his farm for 2000 dollars in 1906 and vanished, is thought to be a Gunness victim. Decorah Posten editor notes Hilkven switched his subscription to Laporte and Laporte postmaster says his mail went to Mrs Gunness.
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Hau Claire
Wis
Christen Hilkven
Dover
Laporte
Decorah Ga
Posten
Hilkven
Hitchcock Denies Charges in Trial of Actor
In New York on June 10 Raymond Hitchcock testified in his own defense denying improper conduct with two girls, Helen Von Tagen and Elsie Voecks, after the state's case closed. The trial continued as Hitchcock took the stand.
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Hitchcock
New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Helen von Tagen
Elsie Voecks
Nine Injured In Buffalo Wreck Reported
Nine persons in Buffalo hospitals after a wreck. A dozen others suffered lesser injuries yet attended to by responders. Details remain sparse as officials assess the crash scene and determine causes.
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Buffalo
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