Doings of the Sixtieth Congress Summary Session Notes
The House and Senate debated reform bills and penalties, with passage of a 9 am start and 6 pm adjournment rule. A Portland revenue cutter funding, public-land debate, and mining district bill were noted. The criminal code bill advanced with downed amendments. Adjournment left 86 of 842 sections disposed.
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Treasury Department
Carter
Montana
Senate
United States
Cochran
New York
Bills move in Senate and House on currency and reform
Washington reports Bacon introduces a currency bill as an amendment to the Aldrich bill, omitting railroad bonds from eligible securities. The Senate awaits treasury input on the dollar situation, while Culberson’s similar resolution passes. In the House, reform of penal law progresses with reduced opposition, focusing on bribery and sale of endorsements as key upcoming amendments.
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Washington
Bacon
Senate
Aldrich
Nax
Treasury
Culberson
Treasury bond issue fuels senate inquiry in January action
In Washington on January 14 the senate debated Treasury bond awards to National banks amid a demand for a full explanation of why banks received bonds over individuals. A new inquiry into the financial situation also advanced, while a bill allowing homestead entrymen leaves through December to March was passed.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Senate
N Stance
Foraker
Washington Jan 4 Fine and term for political contributions case
The court weighed the fine and prison term for the official cited in the money contribution case tied to debate funding materials for use in the house. Jurisprudence and penalties were under review as proceedings continued today.
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Washington
Jan
Journey Brings Success and Esra Meeker Proposal
Esra Meeker of Puyallup Washington, the pioneer who crossed the plains 64 years earlier in a raire schooner, appears poised for recognition. A bill has been introduced in the house to appoint a commissioner to oversee the appropriation of 900600 for the project.
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Esra Meeker
Puyallup
Wash
Plains
Ative Haa
Senate debate on treasury relief bill delays until Cortelyou
In Washington the senate debated a treasury relief measure amid an inquiry by Culberson and remarks by Aldrich Tillman and Bailey. It agreed to postpone further talk pending Secretary Cortelyou’s statement. Tillman’s resolution on treasury operations moved to the finance committee. The session also discussed state rights in civil rights enforcement and voter qualifications with party line votes.
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Finance Committee
Treasury Department
Senate
Tilman
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
May Skip Buenos Ayres Trip On Pacific Voyage
The flotilla planned a stop at Buenos Ayres but will skip the port. The fleet, three days behind schedule, may bypass Montevideo and Buenos Ayres to run from Rio Janeiro to Sandy Point in the Straits of Magellan. Torpedo boats seek to keep pace and join battleships through the Magellan passage as Admiral Evans desires.
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Ila
Pacific
Buenos Ayres
Jo Janeiro
Evans
New Liability Law Projected
Waahi January 4 There is strong polarity that before the present congress adjourns another employers liability law will be enacted to replace the one ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court Labor leaders in congress favor removal of features in the La Follette law that they deem faulty
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Waahi
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Howee Ee
Teotheld
Bal linger to resign lands post. Dennett to succeed
Ballinger plans to resign as commissioner of the general land office. Fred Dennett, assistant commissioner, will take over the duties. Colonel Medorem Crawford of Salem Oregon is nominated to brigadier general by the president.
Indians Win Water Right at Milk River
The Washington Supreme Court upholds the Indians of Fort Belknap Montana reservation to the Milk river waters by treaty. Henry Waters and others sought to divert the water for commercial use.
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Washington
Jan. Ana
States Supreme Court
Fort Belknap Reservation
Montana
Henry Waters
Revenues Fall 5 Percent in November 1907
Washington reports the monthly internal revenue collections for November 1907 declined by five percent from the prior month. The statement outlines total receipts and suggests a downturn in revenue intake during November.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Washington Delegation Meets Taft Committee on Exposition Bill
The Washington congressional delegation held a conference with Chairman Tawney of the House committee regarding the bill to govern the governmentings and exhibits for the Seattle exposition. The talks focused on securing support and addressing concerns before the measure advances.
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Washington
Tawney
House
Seattle
Ta Oi
Total Dead in Boyertown Fire Disaster
Rescue work in Boyertown Pennsylvania after a deadly fire leaves many unidentifiable corpses buried under ruins. The disaster halts town activity as families mourn and relief crews search through icy wreckage into the night.
Special Session Opens as Nevada Governor Reads Message
Carson City Nev Jan 15 The Nevada special session convened with Governor Sparks presiding after organization His message was read and a joint committee will refer all proposed bills on state rangers constabulary or military to a special panel There is debate over the legality of the assembly's organization and all Senate officers swore in under attorney general guidance Goldfield chamber of commerce representative Scanter Merethums attended from California to observe proceedings and influence ranger law debate.
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Carson
Nev
Sparks
Skaggs
Cage
Texas
Texas Lenny Sa
California
Goldfield
Plague Campaign Nears End In San Francisco
San Francisco reports only one new plague case since Christmas as efforts wind down. Since last May there have been 1537 verified cases with 74 deaths and 63 recoveries. two cases remain under treatment and 18 suspects are under observation at the isolation hospital. Local health authorities say daily bulletins will cease.
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Am- United States Marine Hospital
Decem
Brege
Contra Costa
Loca
Isolation B
Obeereien
Mameelen
Ouatthad
Sikes
Viscount Aoki Opposes Japanese Naturalization in America
In an interview published in a local Japanese newspaper Viscount Aoki says he does not approve of manual laborers or students joining Western countries after isolation. He argues destiny and opportunity lie in Asia, Korea, and Manchuria and opposes Japanese seeking naturalization in America as citizenship is only for permanent residents.
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Honolulu
Viscount Aoki
Laborera
Tadente’ Lane
Asia
Corea
Manchuria
America
Cuba to be turned over to Cubans by 1909 election
In a senate transmission the Provisional Governor Magoon report states the island will be turned over before February 1, 1909 to be governed by a president and congress elected by Cubans next December. The pledge to hand the island to its own people will be scrupulously kept.
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Cuba
Washington
Senate
Magoon
Tomy
Congress
Cubia
South Dakota Battle Ordered In Commission
Washington report states the battle South Dakota has been ordered into commission at Mare Island Navy Yard on January 27. The move marks a milestone for the ship as it enters active service and joins other fleet units.
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South Dakota
Washington
Mare Is Navy Yard
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