Doings of the Senate Appropriations Bill Move Ahead
The Senate advanced a military and navy bill totaling about 15 million dollars more than prior, boosting army, revenue service, and marine corps pay by roughly 7 million while excluding navy enlisted men. A sweeping cloture rule limited filibusters and debate, adopted 138 to 119 after a roll call. Consideration of the District of Columbia appropriation followed in the session.
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Tibet
Senate
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Williams
District of Columbia
Parliamentary battle over District of Columbia bill paralyzes House
agitation across Southern states and clashes over police power to regulate intoxicants trigger a bitter floor fight. Leaders from both parties rush to the scene as the rules committee enforces the gag on general debate, while obstruction tactics delay the District of Columbia appropriation bill.
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Washington
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Senate Executive Session Weighs District School Reorg and Civil War Land Claims
The senate's executive session focused on a bill to reorganize Washington DC schools but produced no action. The discussion also revisited a land claims bill and a $5,000,000 amendment for cotton seized during the Civil War, again with no resolution.
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Washington
Senate
District of
Colum
Agricultural appropriation bill passes House in Washington
The agricultural appropriation bill totaling 11 608 806 dollars cleared the House after nine days of debate. It faced repeated changes and an unsuccessful attempt by Boott of Kansas to strike the amendment boosting soil investigation funding. Debate also touched on a minority plan to use treasury surplus for road construction.
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Washington
House
Ite
Boott
Kansas
Agricultural Committee
Dembdorat
Katio
Williams
Severn
Senator Hey Falibuster on Native Jones Bill Ends in Rout
Washington reports Senator Hey failed in a three day filibuster to stop Native Jones' bill authorizing Benton Water to dam Boake river at Three-Mile 12 rapids. The senate voted 47 to 4 in favor of the bill and related acts affecting state claims and public lands. Debates continued this afternoon.
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Hey
Jones
Benton Water Company
Boake River
Thia
Senate
Public
Government to test railroad rate law compliance
Washington April 1 The administration will seek a test case to enforce the commodity clause of the railroad rate law after a Supreme Court ruling. The Attorney General is directed to file suit as soon as the decision becomes effective, targeting any railroad acting in coercive or improper ways the government objected to.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Washington and Idaho Senators Clash Over Public Interest
The Senate debate centers on government marks and public interest with TellerWan ning and Idaho figures Heyburn Borah in a party split. Heyburn pledges to stand firm despite risk to his seat as Benton dam funding and forestry measures are discussed before adjournment.
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Marka
Teller
Benton Dam
Heybourn
Borah
Idaho
Heyburn
Opposition to private dam across Boake river in Washington
President opposes private company use of river dam projects unless public interest is clear. Senate house bill would authorize Benton Water Co to build on Boake River, while a $2,000,000 deficiency bill for appropriations is discussed. Mention of liquor sale regulations and prohibition in Alaska relates to broader policy concerns.
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Senate
Benton Water Company
Boake River
Perkins
Alaska
Charges Against Gifford Pinchot Spark House Debate
Washington reports claim serious charges against Gifford Pinchot chief of the forestry bureau. In the house Smith of California and Mondell of Wyoming accuse him of secret dealings with Los Angeles to secure water rights and of illegally paying forest official expenses for West conventions. Pinchot defends himself.
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Gifford Pinechot
Forestry Bureau
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California
Mondell
Wyoming
Los Angeles
Mendell
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Lord
Kansas
Alaska Delegate Cale Resigns After Two Congress Terms
In Washington March 1, Thomas Cale the Alaska territory delegate says two years in congress is enough and he will not seek re election. He criticizes the job as not meeting expectations and notes that a congressman loses home support, while appearing small in Washington.
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Washington
Thomas Cale
Congress
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Dale
Abolition Bill Introduced in District House
Washington March 31 A bill to abolish punishment in the District of has been introduced in the House by Mr Scott of Kansas The measure seeks to end capital punishment in the district and directs removal of the death penalty from local law.
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Washington
District of
Scott
Kanena
Spencer for the Netherlands Ad Dy Accounts
Washington April 2 reports say a Chicago man connected to the late John D has long served as an attaché or associate to a prominent figure in a government or business circle. The fragment notes ongoing attention from officials and speculation surrounding his role and loyalties.
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Spencer
Netherlands
Washington
Addy
Chicago
Mien
Ieee
John D
Aoeeren
Ses
Ruef Seeks Court Ruling to Halt Trial Transfer
The request asks the State Supreme Court to bar Judge Dooling from presiding over Ruef’s trial and to issue a mandate ordering transfer to another department. Francis J. Heney argues Ruef’s reliance on a bench promise violated his constitutional rights and his ability to contest indictments.
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Siensienss
Abraham Eues
State Supreme Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Dooling
Superior Court
Rey Francis J.heney
Soan
Naval fleet coaling at Magdalena Bay ready for San Francisco visit
Vessels at Magdalena Bay near to finishing torpedo practice and nearing readiness for coal to carry to San Francisco. The Vermont and other ships of the Big 16 will allow public visits during coaling days while crews stay aboard. Connecticut moved toward Magdalena Bay while weather brought showers inland and blue uniforms appear standard.
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Vermont
San Francisco
Connecticut
Evans
San Diego
Magdalena Bay
Bay
New York Chamber Votes to Study Currency Reform
The New York chamber of commerce adopted a report from its special committee on pending legislation. It states little chance of currency bills passing this session and recommends forming a committee to investigate currency and banking systems and to report measures to place the system on a sound basis for permanent welfare.
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United States
New York Chamber of Commerce
President Lewis Calls Meeting With Miners In Indianapolis
The United Mineworkers of America president designated a meeting in Indianapolis on Monday April 6 with representatives from Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indians and Illinois. The aim is to discuss a possible interstate wage convention and decide on a general motion of mining operations in the field.
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Srart Mines
Indianapolis
Lewis
United Mineworkers of America
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Tthe
Montana Exceeds Contract Speed In Rough Sea Trial
Rockland Maine April 8 The armored cruiser Montana faced high winds and heavy seas as she passed her contract speed outline by exceeding it by an hour. The ship began at 16 knots and was gradually increased to 22 knots during trials.
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Rockland
Montana
Anarchy Rules In Hayti Reported From Port au Prince
A dispatch from Port au Prinos Hayti reports an extreme situation with widespread disorder continuing in Hayti. The message notes escalating violence and uncertain authority as April events unfold in the capital area.
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Paris
Port Au Prinos
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