Graft clash blocks $10,000 deficieny bill amendment
In Washington on January 20 the house defeated an amendment to a deficieny bill to fund transport charges for silver shipments. Representative Hill challenged the need, arguing the government should curb such expenses, while General Kiefer supported the measure.
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Hill
Deficiency Reform Sparks House Debate on Corporations
Washington reports the House devoted the session to reforming deficiency per corporations while Littauer of New York led the urgency deficiency bill. Perkins of New York delivered a brief speech for free hides as the debate focused on curbing department demands for deficiency supplies.
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Washington
House
Perkins
New York
Littauer
Senate Debates Inquiry on Mrs. Morrie Removal
Tillman’s resolution for a senate inquiry into Mrs. Minor Morrie’s White House removal drew no debate and was laid on the table by a 64 to 8 vote. The day also covered pure food and merchant marine bills and a House vote on final disposition of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory with enrollment and allotment for the tribes.
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White House
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Hale
Daniel
McCamber
Mallory
Frigate Constitution
House
Indian Territory
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Sdnste
Bacome
Committee On Foreign Relations
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Smoot
Uintah Reservation
Senate in turmoil over Mrs Minor Morris removal incident
Washington reports describe Tillman denouncing the white house removal of Mrs Minor Morris in a heated senate session with Hale Hopkins and Daniel protesting and doors closing as the senate adjourned. The day also covers open discussion sparked by the Moroccan question and a Philippine tariff debate nearing a vote.
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White House
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Minor Morris
Tillman
Senate
Hale
Hopkins
Daniel
Favors Alaskan Home Rule Move Ends Senate Support
Senators Piles Lodge and Allison with unofficial delegate Ryan urged the president for Alaska home rule. The president promised support and pledged an Alaskan governor to succeed Brady who will resign over indiscretions.
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Piles
Lodge
Allison
Ryan
Alaska
Senate
Brady
Proposes Assay Office in Portland
Senator Fulton introduced a bill to establish an assay office at Portland with an assayer and melter at 2350 dollars and a chief clerk at 1400 dollars. The measure authorizes 15000 dollars yearly for salaries but no specific appropriation, as such offices rely on regular appropriation bills.
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Washington
Fulton Today
Portland
House Passes Philippine Tariff Bill Amid Committee Echoes
Washington reports the house approved the Philippine tariff bill 258 to 71 with Rice added to the 25 percent Ding er rates. changes to language noted. In Romine, the senate debated railroad rate provisions linked to Fulton’s Dolliver amendment, then moved to the merchant marine and pure food bills with votes and amending progress. Hepburn signaled a vote date after routine mourning business.
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Senate
Committee of Philippines
House
Ways and Means
Rominem
Fulton
Dolliver
Interstate Commeoerce Commission
Gallinger
Scott
Hepburn
Stevens Testifies on Canal Conditions and Labor
Chief Engineer Stevens of the Panama Canal Commission testified before the Senate investigating committee. He described isthmus conditions, sanitary and labor issues, and canal administration with detail, and denied reports of importing women into the canal zone for immoral purposes.
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Washington
Panama Canal Commission
Senate
United States
Newlands Aims National Charter For Railroads
Washington January 15 The senate committee on interstate commerce met but lacked a quorum and adjourned until Tuesday. Senator Newlands outlined a plan to incorporate railroads under national law rather than 45 state laws, proposing capitalisation limited to real value and actual investment.
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Newlands
Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Tuesaday
All Way Landings Regulator service to The Dalles and Portland
Connecting at Lyle Washington with the Bailey Gatzert Regulator from Dalles City Metlako steamer lines depart Portland Sundays at 7 am. Connect with A&N trains at Lyle 5:15 pm. Train arrives 7:35 pm. The Dalles steamer departs 7:00 am daily except Sunday. Goldendale trains leave 6:15 am and connect with the steamer for Portland arriving 6 pm. Meals served aboard and wagons accommodated. For rates reservations and connections contact S. McDonald agent Portland General Office.
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