House Sends Railroad Rate Bill Back to Conference
June 12 report notes the House, with strong debate, sent the railroad rate bill to conference by a 184 to 99 vote after backing a rule limiting amendments. Eight Republicans joined Democrats. conferees Hepburn Sherman and Richardson to lead. A modified anti pass amendment favors an exempt class including railroad employees and Post Office Commissioned staff.
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Senate
Dalzell
Williams
Daig@ll
Goa
Pennsylvania
Messrs
Hepburn
Iowa
Sherman
N. Y
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Alabama
Cooper
Wis
Hoge
Murphy
Prince
Reynolds
Penn
Rhodes
Wachter
Post Office Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
Er Cannon
Congress
Bns Dietrich
Statehood report withdrawn and returned to conference
Washington June 12 The conference report on the Statehood bill was withdrawn from the Senate and the amended compromise report presented to the chamber. Debate followed on conference report withdrawal with Beveridge gaining leave to withdraw and return the measure to conference. The conferrees met twice and prepared a revised report heading to the Senate for possible action tomorrow.
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Ein
Senate
Beveridge
Blackburn
Congress
Carter
House
Statehood Conferrees
Gompers Renews Threats at Bookbinders Convention
At a Washington convention, Samuel Gompers argues organized labor may petition Congress for laws aiding workers and warns that if petitions are dismissed, the labor movement may escalate to direct demands and political action against powerful interests. He contends wealth and influence threaten the republic, and labor has a right to pursue lawful means.
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Washington
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Y Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
NEC
Organized Labor
Congress
Haber
United States
Ming
Treasury cites no cholera in Russia and eases immigrant edits
The Treasury Department sent a letter to the State Department reporting no cholera in Russia to date this year and recommending removing certain regions from the restrictions on Russian immigrants at European entry points.
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Washington
Treasury Department
State Department
Russia
Europe
Senator Whyte Receives Senate Committee Assignments
Washington report shows Senator Whyte assigned to District of Columbia Library Printing and Irrigation committees. He joins Canadian Relations and more vacancies follow the death of Senator Gorman. Steering committee ready to report on vacancies.
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Whyte
Senate
Merylend
District of
Cobla
Gorman
Bailey
Berwind-White Coal Company At Center Of ICC Probe
Berwind-White Coral Mining battles rail coal ties before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Testimony shows the firm receives seven cents a ton for car handling at Harsimus Pier and uses Pennsylvanian Railroad crews. Also details private car leases, payments, and leased land at Scalp Level1
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Berwind-White Coral Mining Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harsimus Pier
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles Heebner
Berwind- White Company
Cockrell
Heebner
R. L. Franklin
Weston, Dodson & Co
Keystone Coal and Coke Company
Keystone Company
Franklin
Consignee
Glasgow
MacOwen
Berwind-White Company
Mr. Heebner
Clements
E. J. Berwind
New York
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
South Amboy
Harsimus
Coal Company
Berwind-White
Berwind
Wilmore Coal Company
Senate Committee to Set Time for Panama Canal Debate
The Senate Committee on the Order of Business will meet to arrange the session’s rest agenda with focus on the Panama Canal and a possible vote on the Kittredge Sea Level bill. Leaders aim to prevent Sundry Civil bill amendments and plan talks with Senator Kittredge and Republicans while considering Senator Smoot’s case and final adjournment timing.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the
Panama Canal
Kittredge
Senate
House
Smoot
Bailey
Committee On the Order of Business
Beveridge meat inspection amendment discussed by House committee
Washington June 12 The House Agriculture Committee debated the Beveridge meat inspection amendment late into the evening without settling all features including fees The panel tentatively limits operation to the continental United States to reduce costs and red tape and delays final action until tomorrow with a report to the House.
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
House
Senate
Beveridge
United States
Philippines
Packers Up in Senate Debate on Livestock Transport Rules
In Washington June 12 the Senate debated extending the 36 hour limit for transporting cattle without unloading. Lodge and other senators clashed over packing house regulation while Ames defended inspection costs and Beveridge bill aims. The measure passed as discussion shifted to the Lake Erie and Ohio Canal.
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Lodge
Lake Erie and Ohio’ Ship Canal
Scott
Spooner
Bailey
Spoon
Chicago
House
Hopkins
Patterson
Debate on Federal Meat Inspection Sparks House Exchange
In Washington June 12 the House echoed the Neill Reynolds Chicago packing houses report. Senator Mondell warned against exaggeration while Slayden criticized the report’s presentation. He urged federal inspection reforms to restore consumer confidence and prevent ruin to ranchers and cattle producers as market conditions dip.
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Neill- Reynolds
Chicago
Mondell
Wyoming
House of Commons
England
Yellow Journal
Neill-Reynolds
Congress
Illinois
Empire Cornered by Marblehead Off Corinto Nicaragua
The United States cruiser Marblehead has cornered the American steamer Empire at Corinto, Nicaragua. The Empire is accused of aiding Guatemalan rebels by carrying men, field guns, and ammunition and acting as a naval support vessel. The Cabinet and state and navy departments are aware. action to punish the ship is anticipated.
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Marblehead
Empire
Corinto
Nicaragua
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Navy
San Francisco
San José
Guatemala
Little Republic
Rebels Gain Ground in Central American War
News from Mexico City reports General Toledo’s southern rebel forces winning sweeping victories in Guatemala, capturing government artillery, and gaining deserters from President Cabrera’s troops. Northern rebel General Carillas moves toward Salvador while Ocos remains in rebel hands. no favorable Cabrera news.
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Salvador
Toledo
Cabrera
Ocos
Tapachula
Carillas
Tehuantepec
Guatemala
Fire Burns Savannah Piers In Baltimore Blaze
Fire in Baltimore at dawn destroyed Merchants and Miners piers and the Essex steamer along with six or eight barges loaded with cotton resin and more. Estimated damage at least half a million dollars.
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Baltimore
Savannah
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Essex
No Quorum in Canals Committee Meeting
Washington June 12 The Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals failed to reach a quorum for its meeting. Senator Morgan announced plans to introduce a resolution asking that the committee be empowered to consider pending measures with five members present. He said he would submit remarks criticizing attendees. Of thirteen members, only Millard and Senators Kittredge Morgan Allaf erro and Culberson were present.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Post Office Bill Seeks Pay Increase for Letter Carriers
Post offices and Post Roads reported favorably today on Senator Crane's bill to raise salaries of letter carriers in free delivery offices. Salaries have not risen in twenty three years and the measure would require about 2 million dollars annually in appropriations.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Crane
Morton Trial Opens in Perjury Case Against Policeman
Assistant District Attorney Ely opened the trial of Harry Morton charged with perjury in the Berthe Claiche case. Morton, a policeman, was accused of falsely claiming an illegal arrest and knowing testimony about Gendron. Witnesses described Morton’s alleged attempts to shield Claiche and influence others.
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Berthe Claiche
Scott
Supreme Court
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Berthe
Emil Gendron
Morton
Claiche
Gendron
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McAdoo
Billafer
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Harry
Martineau
Martha Francis
Bertha Claiche
Maria Groult
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