Congress Nears Adjournment With Key Bills Pending
Washington June 23 The first regular session of the 61st Congress aims to adjourn by tomorrow if conference reports on irrigation and campaign publicity bills clear. The House approved a provision blocking anti trust fund use in labor boycott prosecutions. Senate debates on cotton futures and forest reserves continue amid filibuster by Senator Burton with support from several colleagues.
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New England
President Taft takes stand against bad labor legislation
Washington dispatch notes President Taft rejects Hughes labor amendment as pernicious class legislation. He defends taking responsibility and warns Republicans of political risk but highlights bravery and honesty. The piece credits Labor leaders for their forthright stance during Taft's campaign. It also covers Democratic and Republican contrasts over pensions and fiscal policy with Harmon's Ohio platform and Aldrich remarks cited as campaign fodder. The report ends with notes on a humane ruling and progress on a national children bureau bill.
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Ohio
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Senate action on academy in Rome and labor inquiry
The session considered renaming an institution in Rome the Academy of America and permitting its real estate and personal property. Gallinger sought unanimous consent to take up the ocean mains increased pay bill on December 12 but was objected to by La Follette. Borah secured unanimous consent for a labor bureau report on employment conditions in iron and steel. A Vailey Forge arch bill was amended to honor Washington and Steuben with one arch and $100,000. House recess set for 10 a m with cotton futures bill and Appalachian White Mountain forest reserve bill on the agenda.
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Washington
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No Money for Buildings Bill Delayed by Non Appropriation
Washington reports that a public buildings bill totaling about 20 million dollars passed both chambers but contains no actual funding. It merely authorizes site purchases and construction, with a 16 month delay due to Treasury work backlog. Senate leaders hailed it as a strong public buildings measure despite the funding gap.
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State commission denies rail rate petition in Richmond
The State Corporation Commission issued an order denying the Washington-Southern Railroad Company’s petition to increase rates. The June 23 decision in Richmond, Virginia, blocks proposed rate hikes and preserves existing charges pending further action.
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Passenger-rate increase on mileage charged planned
The article notes a pending proposal to raise passenger rates from 214 cents to 3 cents per mile, a change discussed for some time as the issue remains unresolved.
Depth Improvement Plan for Sheepshead Bay Mouth
The U S Army Corps of Engineers chief backs a small US project to deepen and connect Sheepshead Bay channels. A 2200 ft long 190 ft wide 6 ft deep channel is proposed at mean low water, costing about 13000 dollars. The plan ties to a larger New York Harbor improvement scheme including a drainage canal linking Sheepshead Gravesend bays and Jamaica Bay as a potential NY barges terminus.
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New York Harbor
Parr Thanks President for Fraud Detection Award
Richard Parr, who uncovered underweighing sugar frauds in New York saving the government over 2 million dollars, arrived in Washington to thank the President for a 100000 dollar award. He denied dissatisfaction with the amount. He later met Secretary MacVeagh who seeks a way to pay the award immediately instead of awaiting Congress appropriation.
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Nominations by President Taft dated June 23
President Taft sent nominations to the Senate including E. R. Wright of New Mexico as associate justice of the Supreme Court of New Mexico Cornelius P D Murane of Alaska as United States judge Division 2 District of Alaska George R Walker of Oklahoma as United States attorney Division 3 District of Alaska John Wagner as postmaster of Long Island City James C Ford as postmaster at Knoxville Leslie J Lyons as United States attorney Western District of Missouri
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Oklahoma
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James C. Ford
Knoxville
Tenn
Leslie J. Lyons
Western District of Missouri
Taft victory on anti-trust aid amendment sparks fight
In a tense session the House voted 138 to 130 to strike out the Hughes amendment from the big supply bill. The measure would have barred enforcement funds from targeting labor organizations for wage or hour actions. Debates showed party split and political maneuvering ahead of elections.
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Federation Angers Over Hughes Amendment Defeat
Washington June 23 The American Federation of Labor Executive Council reports its indignation at the House defeat of the Hughes amendment. It calls the proviso to protect labor organizations doubtful in benefit and says retention would hinder prosecutions of workers defending rights. The council warns the measure could out law collective action and shield abuses by employers.
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Taft Praises Senate Action and Railroad Law
Cincinnati dated report quotes President Taft in The Times Star praising Congress for enacting party pledges. He says the current session fulfilled promises, achieved substantial legislation, and that the railroad regulation law is the best yet though capitalization provisions were omitted with plans to renew them next session. He asserts the Republican party has a solid record to present in elections.
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Washington D C Population Report From Thirteenth Census
Washington D C population was 331 069 in the thirteenth census, up from 278 718 in 1900 and 230 392 in 1890, an 18 8 percent rise in ten years. The Census Bureau announced the DC figure, with total US population pending full reports. Durand hinted at a possible near term estimate. Census counts included actual residents only, excluding transients, diplomats, and members of Congress.
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Haskell Injunction Voided by Federal Judge in Guthrie
Federal Judge Campbell dismissed the action to enjoin Governor Haskell in Guthrie Oklahoma. The ruling ends a legal challenge against the governor, with no further injunction proceedings anticipated.
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Hot Days Bring Rich Opportunities to Help the Poor
A distressed appeal asks readers to sponsor aid for the needy in New York tenements. The notice offers Sea Breeze as a charity option at a cost of $2.56 per week, inviting donors to choose among recipients like an infant, a teething baby, a little sister, or a failing grandmother. Hundreds are described as needing assistance.
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Secretary Cross Moves Capitol Move Case to Oklahoma City
Secretary Cross of the State Department seeks to remove the state capital from Guthrie to Oklahoma City. The court did not rule on the act's validity but dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
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Congress To Be Asked For 2 Million To Check Floods
Washington June 22 A plan to place 2 000 000 at the disposal of President Taft to curb the Colorado River floods in the Imperial Valley California is set in motion by Senator Flint and Representative Smith California. Telegrams from Yuma report the river breaking through its banks into Mexico and crossing the line unless checked. An immediate congressional action is urged to save the Imperial Valley irrigation system and government dam projects. Newell of the Reclamation Service proposed the appropriation and talks may seek joint management with Mexico of the lower Colorado waters.
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Telephone franchise hearing set amid PSC oversight
The Independent Telephone Company seeks a city franchise to operate a service under new PSC jurisdiction. The Board of Franchises schedules a public hearing for September 16 after years of delays. Louis Ames, president, says the company will press the application, which guarantees $10,000 and $1 per telephone yearly. Mayor Gaynor offered no comment.
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Browne trial near end as defense rests in bribery case
Chicago reports the Browne bribery trial moves toward closing as defense attorney Forrest denounces key witness C A White and attacks State's Attorney Wayman. Springfield dispatch notes claims of a witnesses coaching scheme for the grand jury in the legislative inquiry with indictments drawn.
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