Senate debates over Panama canal supply purchases end with passage
In Washington on June 2 the Senate discussed Panama canal supply purchases with amendments and a key vote. An amendment to limit to the lowest bidder passed, others failed. In the House a parliamentary snag over a privileged resolution was avoided by Speaker Cannon, and key appropriation bills were sent to conference.
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House of Representatives
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Missouri
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New York
Senate passes railroad injury bill amid reconsideration threat
June 1 reports the Senate approved a bill regulating railroad company liability for worker injuries, with Daniel proposing a motion to reconsider. Morgan urged American control of the Isle of Pines while a Panama canal supply policy debate continued. Stone criticized the amendment and the president. The session ended with adjournment after an executive period.
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Sanate Today
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Senate
Morgan
Isle of Pines
Panama Canal
Stone
Senate Advances Immunity and Lighthouse Bills Amid Delays
The Senate passed the Knox immunity bill and the omnibue lighthouse bill and moved toward passage of the military academy bill amid limited debate. An employers liability bill was blocked by a motion to enter executive session. Nomination of Judge James Wickersham for Alaska is not confirmed after executive session consideration. Democratic tactics in the House include roll-call demands on parliamentary points as the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, totaling 2 734 869 dollars, advances despite amendments sought.
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Senate
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United States Circuit Court For
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Torrents of anti smoot petitions flood senate chamber
Protests against Reed Smoot continue as petitions flood the senate from multiple states including Minnesota Indiana New Hampshire Kentucky Alabama Kansas and North Carolina with counts ranging from about 801 to 14 862 and a claim that petitions will come from every state and territory.
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Reed Smoot
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Clapp
Indiana
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New Hampshire
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Kentucky
Blackburn
Alabama
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Kansas
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Simmons
Seattle May Digger Canal Maintenance Accord Reached
A House rivers and harbors committee compromise favors a favorable report on federal maintenance of the Seattle canal linking Lake Union, Whitehall Bay, and Puget Sound. It proposes private stock construction at the head of Shilabole Bay.
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House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
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Bhitehole Bay
Puget Sound
Shilabole Bay
Senator Perkins Seeks 217000 Subsidy for Oceanic Line
In Washington on May 29 Senator Perkins pushed an amendment to add 217000 dollars annually to subsidies for the Oceanic Steamship Company operating between San Francisco and Australia. The move, tied to the current shipping bill, was ruled out of order on a Clay objection.
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Perkins
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Australia
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Senate Concludes Work on Rates Bill and Canal Debate
The Senate sent the railroad rate bill to conference and heard lengthy defense of a sea level canal as three Democrats debated canal supplies in foreign markets. The House, after a quorum call, concurred with Senate amendments and moved District of Columbia education bills toward passage.
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Congress Faces Shortfall For Agriculture Building
Washington May 30 members of the house appropriations committee condemn the way the 1908 1 5 million appropriation was spent for a new department of agriculture building. Testimony shows two wings were ordered to use up funds leaving inadequate space and prompting a request for additional millions to complete the structure.
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House Committee On Appropriations
Department of Agriculture
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Bristol Likely Not Confirmed as Oregon District Attorney
Washington on May 28 reports the senate judiciary subcommittee is not favorable to William G. Bristol's confirmation as Oregon district attorney. The panel will probably withhold a report, leaving Bristol without Senate action before adjournment.
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Senate
Judiciary
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Proposes Postal Telegraph Advocated by Congressman Smith
Washington May 28 Samuel W Smith of Michigan urged in the house that a government run postal telegraph could nearly wipe out the postal deficit He called for a first class postal telegraph to be linked with the nation’s postal facilities in a careful speech.
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House of Representatives
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Pennsylvania
Morrell
Samuel W. Smith
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Michigan
United States
Corvallis to Albany Schedule Fragments Found
Fragmentary OCR note lists travel dates from Corvallis to Albany with incomplete details. It mentions leaves from Corvallis on November 11 and November 7 and references fees and a single ace unclear in the text.
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Metlako Steamboat Link From Lyle To The Dalles
Metlako connects Lyle Washington with the Columbia River and Northern Railway serving Wahkiacus Daly Centerville Goldendale and all Klickitat Valley points. Steamer leaves Portland Sunday 7 am and reaches Goldendale 7 35 pm The Dalles 6 30 pm daily except Sunday 7 am departure from The Dalles. C R N trains from Goldendale 6 15 am connect to Portland arriving 6 pm Meals and refined accommodations for teams. for details contact S McDonald Portland office.
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