Doings of the Sixtieth Congress December 12
The report covers Senate and House activity in Washington with references to bills referred to committees, speeches on executive department interference in legislation, and proposed measures. It notes a Navy bill authorizing purchase of steam colliers by Senator Lodge and actions on political contributions, duties on lumber and coal, and regional appropriations including sege andings for Oregon cities and Portland.
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Washingtens
Senate
Carter
Montana
Her
Colorado
Interior
Idrich
Secretary of the Interior
Panama
Secretary of the Navy
Senator Lodge
Washington
Cannon
House
Migliesippi
Dearmond
Dem
Missouri
Brumm
Pennsylvania
Kennedy
Louisiana
A. J Bills
Booker
Culberson
Texas
Clay
Georgia
Tillman
Fulton
Se Ge
la Grande
Pendleton
O City
Albany
Roseburg
Portland
Senator Jefferson Davis Delivers Fiery Senate Speech
Washington reports Senate session as Senator Jefferson Davis of Arkansas fumes against government spending and trusts. He claims a president’s salary and living costs are excessive and rails at gambling and pork barrel excesses while defending his own austere stance and criticizing Roosevelt era policies.
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Washington
Senate
Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
House
Davis
Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Hic ' Jackson
White ‘House
Senator Aldrich Signals Early Inquiry Into Bond Issues
Washington December 10 Senator Aldrich informed the senate the finance committee will soon draft a resolution to probe the government bond issues. He indicated the inquiry aims to examine recent borrowing and related financial practices. The statement sets the tone for forthcoming investigative actions by the committee.
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Washington
Aldrich
Senate
Committee On Finance
Federal courts and state law clash under interstate commerce bill
A bill introduced by Representative Sabath of Illinois seeks to amend the interstate commerce law to compel Federal courts to recognize state statutes in interstate violations. It aims to reduce delays caused by jurisdiction disputes in federal courts. Penalties proposed include fines from 1,000 to 6,000 dollars or imprisonment from three months to five years.
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Wahington
Representative Sabath
Illinois
Jack
Des
Hall
South Dakota
Oegee Lumber
Propose Mail Subsidy Bill Reemerges in Congress
Washington on December 11 reports a revived postal subvention bill aimed at subsidizing mail delivery. The plan differs from Hanna era proposals, restricting operations and seeking broader public support. Both houses previously favored a mail subsidy but a Democratic filibuster halted movement.
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Washington
Hanna
House of Congress
Senate Debates Bond Issues and Treasury Crisis Inquiry
Washington reports the senate in session for just over an hour with little business beyond bills. Resolutions by Clay and Culberson seek treasury information on recent bond issues and public money deposits. Tillman calls for finance committee inquiry into treasury actions and clearing house certificates.
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Washington
Senate
Clay and Culberson
Secretary of the Treasury
Aldrich
Tillman
Committee On Finance
Treasury Department
All Agree on Extradition in Central American Pact
Washington delegates to the Central American Peace convention have agreed on an extradition treaty based on the U S Latin American model. They also pursue a general education system with a normal school in each Central American country.
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Washington
Dec
United States
Latin America
Central America
Appointees Confirmed for Western Land Offices
Washington officials report the Senate confirmed George A Wentgate as surveyor general for Oregon Louis A Arneson as receiver and Charles W Moore as register of The Dalles land office Hugh C Philips as register of the Vancouver land office and Fred V Tinker as receiver of the Boise land office.
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Washington
Senate
George A Wentgate
Oregon
Louis A.arneson
Charles W. Moore
Dalles
Fulton Likely Senate Judiciary Committee Seat
Washington reports that Senator Fulton is poised to win a seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, a goal he has long pursued. The committee is one of the chamber’s most influential, and the selection stands as a significant advancement for Fulton.
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Washington
Fulton
Judiciary
Senate
Appointment Likely Delayed for District Attorney
Washington December 18 reports a successor to District Attorney Bristol may not be appointed until after Congress reconvenes in January. The attorney general has asked both senators to submit recommendations.
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Washington
Bristol
Congress
Oklahoma offers initiative referendum recall on U S Constitution
The state of Oklahoma proposes to graft initiative and recall into the U S Constitution through Representative Fulton. A bill allows voters in congressional elections to have printed questions on the ballot and to exercise judgment on political issues. Petitions to the president would request submission of questions.
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Washington
Dec
Oklahoma
Fulton
United States
Congress
Senate committee delay for Browneville riot bullets analysis
Washington December 12 reports delay in findings from the Senate committee on military affairs in the Browneville Texas riot investigation until more bullets from the scene can be analyzed. Early analysis shows antimony present in bullets but army issue rounds should contain none.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affaire
Browneville
Texas
Eera War Department
Army
Rate Case Hearing Sparks Oregon Lumber Talks
Two Oregon millmen testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that rumored coast lumber rate hikes could force them out of Denver Kansas City and Chicago areas. They cited RB B Miller of O R N as saying new rates were experimental and could revert if unsatisfactory. James J Hill sharply warned that some mills would be wiped out before the case concludes.
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Interstate Commission
Washington
Oregon
Interstate Commerce Commission
RB. B. Miller
Denver
Kansas City
Chicago
Mr. Hill
Howard Elliott
J. C. Stubbs
Goldfield Miners Resume Work Without Federation Aid
Goldfield Nevada December 13 without Western Federation of Miners aid the first reopening of mines shows no violence. Unarmed pickets urged workers who had signed not to return, while mine owners guards restrict access. Leaders seek legal action against operators for anti union promises with penalties under Nevada law. Arrests expected as authorities prepare to prosecute.
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Goldfield, Nev
Goldfield
Western Federation of Miners
Goldfield Miners Union
Estate of
Nevada
Aft
Democratic National Convention Set for Denver in July 1908
The Democratic National Committee decided to hold the next national convention in Denver on July 7, 1908. A proposal to accept more of Denver’s 100000 dollar offer was debated. Representative Clayton and Governor Hoke Smith urged denying any excess funds, but the motion to table prevailed 81 to 14, while Taggart argued the money would be needed.
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Washington
Denver
National Committee
Clayton
Alabama
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Taggart
Judge Parker
St. Louis
Seven Men Drowned As Susquehanna Bridge Collapses
Bloomsburg Pa December 13 high water and a swift current prevent body recovery from the Mifflinville bridge disaster. Seven men drowned yesterday and recovery is futile while floodwaters remain dangerous. All seriously injured are expected to recover.
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Bloomsburg
Suequehanna
Mifflinsville
Roosevelt Dispatches Inquiry Team for Nevada Mine Clash
Assistant Secretary Murray Commissioner Neill and Herbert Knox Smith left Washington at 3 PM for Goldfield Nevada to investigate the miner operator troubles. The trip follows a conference with President Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
Charles P. Neill
Herbert Knox Smith
Goldfield
Nev
Stith
Massachusetts towns vote largely against liquor sales
Boston December 13 All but one of the 354 cities and towns have a record on liquor sale permits and the tally shows a no license majority in Massachusetts of over 13 000 with the state leaning against sale.
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Boston
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