Governors Cheer Roosevelt Speech on Conservation Plan
The May 13 conference at the White House drew 44 governors and 600 officials as President Roosevelt urged a permanent Inland Waterways Commission, stressing conservation of land, timber, coal, oil, and soils. He proposed a national state framework with uniform laws to protect resources for future generations while acknowledging political dynamics with Gov. Johnson and Gov. Bryan in attendance.
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One coherent plan for national natural resources
The speech stresses coordinating land and water use through canalization and unified management of forests and minerals. Andrew Carnegie warns of looming iron ore and coal depletion, urging research and prudent foresight. Elihu Root urges state sovereignty balanced with national interests at a governors conference.
Brownsville Brownsville Bill Delayed by Senate Postponement
In Washington on May 13 the Senate postponed action on the Brownsville bill after Foraker failed to secure an immediate vote. Leaders including Aldrich Hale Crane and Allison pressed to defer until December, promising support and fundraising for his re election. Culberson opposed the delay and the roll call resulted in a 62 to 6 decision to postpone with Foraker asserting future leverage to win passage.
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Controversy Over Col Stewart Case in Senate
Washington May 13 The Senate debate on Col W F Stewart known by Senator Rayner as the American Dreyfus continues with a request for Congressional relief in a related matter. Senator Warren warns the move threatens army and navy discipline as Rayner pushes his resolution to the Military Affairs Committee.
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Arizona
Legacy in Prospect for Floretta Whaley
In Hempstead Illinois on May 18, Mrs Kaziah Whaley grandmother of Floretta Whaley filed her accounting of the will of John Whaley. The estate valued at 25768 dollars with debts of 4987 dollars. Mrs Whaley holds a life interest and at her death the estate will be divided between Floretta Whaley and Edne Seymourer.
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Floretta
Hope for Vreeland Bill Faces Republican Opposition
Special to The New York Times reports House leaders work to win insurgent votes on the Vreeland bill. An amendment removing the promise that notes will be redeemed in lawful money shifts to secured notes. Weeks forecasts a near ten vote majority, while Hayes and other insurgents may still back the measure after the concession. Fowier and Prince remain among the strongest opponents.
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Elkins Resolution on Commodity Clause Faces Senate Setback
Washington May 13 The Senate debated Elkins resolution to suspend the commodity clause of the Railroad Rate bill. Elkins argued roads need more time to dispose properties and cited coal land ownership. Fulton’s amendment shifting rate power to ICC was withdrawn after Elkins’s pledge to report next session. Heyburn’s longer haul pricing amendment failed 30 to 23. The resolution was laid over until tomorrow.
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Washington
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Senate Committee On Inter-State Commerce
Heyburn
Paper industry hearings in Congress probe newspaper losses
John Norris of The New York Times testified before the select committee on the paper industry. He detailed how ad revenue fell during the recent low mood, while newspapers kept sale prices steady for subscribers. Possible further witness Herman Ridder may appear as the hearing continues with hopes to finalize this session’s report.
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