Proceedings of Congress in Brief
Friday March 1 in Washington the Senate lacked Vice President Sherman who is at Utica New York. Oliver of Pennsylvania was sworn in. Taft nominations and census bill message from the House were received and adjournment set to Monday. In the House Representative Serena Payne moved to consider tariff, Olmstead presided as the bill was read for four hours. Secretary Meyer planned a coast tour to inspect naval sites and shipyards including Mare Island Bremerton San Diego and San Francisco.
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Sherman
Utica
N. Y
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Taft
House
Washington
Serena Payne
Olmstead
Secretary Meyer
Pacific Coast
Wee
Meyer
Pacific Slope
Mare Island
Bremerton
San Diego
Naval Station
Congress
Navy Yard
Union Tron
San Francisco
Moran
Seattle
Census bill amended passes house after debate on rules
The census bill in amended form clears the house amid a heated rules clash led by DeArmond of Missouri. Roosevelt earlier vetoed it over civil service power concerns, while Bennett of New York adds a health certificate requirement for each census applicant.
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Washington
House
DeArmond
Missouri
Roosevelt
Civil Service Commission
Bennett
New York
Payne tariff bill advances amid steel industry push
Washington observers note the Payne tariff bill moves as iron and steel tool paper industries press for protection. Democrats predict further industry reactions with general debate likely postponed to Monday and a House consideration within ten to fourteen days.
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Washington
Payne
House
President's tariff revise message dominates Senate session
The president's tariff revision message was the main business before the Senate today as they gave it careful attention. The Senate adjourned to next Friday.
Ways and Means Committee Prepares Taft Bill for House
Washington March 16 The House Ways and Means Committee plans to submit a bill to the House tomorrow based on Taft's recommendation. Cushman of Washington was added to gain approval and unity. a special meeting led to changes and reprinting for early submission.
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Washington
House ‘Ways and Means Committee
Taft
House
Cushman
Senate convenes extra session after proclamation
The senate briefed today on the president's proclamation calling an extra session and appointed a committee to notify the president the senate is ready to receive messages. Senator Stephenson was sworn in as part of ongoing changes. The house had a stormy session leading to tense rules and a compromise Fi resolution amid insurgent pressure.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Stephenson
House of Es
Fitzgerald
Dem
New York
Joseph G. Cannons
Durant Named Collector at Charleston by Taft
Washington March 18 The lengthy contest for the Charleston customs post ends with President Taft appointing Edward W. Durant a white nominee over Dr. William D. Crum. Durant is expected to be confirmed. Crum faced racial objections.
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Crum
Washington
Charleston
D. C
William D. Crum
Taft
Edward W. Durant
Durant
O'Brien Remains Ambassador to Japan Under Taft
Senator Smith says Thomas J. O'Brien will stay as ambassador to Japan during the Taft administration after a conference with the president. The announcement comes from Washington on March 19.
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O'Brien
Washington
Thomas J.o’brien
Japan
Taft
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Conference on Immigration in Washington March 20
Italy sent Ambassador Desplanches to Washington to discuss immigration policy amid ongoing talks. The conference centers on potential visa rules and border controls affecting movement.
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Conference On Immigration
Washington
Italy
Ambassador Desplanches
Cit Ave
Callpeepee Oreo Immigration
Washington Senators Debate Move of War HQ to Seattle
Washington Congress members oppose relocating the Department of the Columbia headquarters from Vancouver barracks. They demand retention at the current site. Senator Jones discussed with the Secretary of War. no decision yet. If moved, Seattle is favored over Portland.
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Washington
Congressional Oaeen Sedecedine
Department of the Columbia
Vancouver Barracks
Seattle
Jones
Sccre
Eet Ree Casino Syearest
Zelaya Mobilizing Forces Near Honduran Frontier
Washington reports from secretary of legation at Managua say President Zelaya is mobilizing for war. About 6,000 Nicaraguans are near the Honduran frontier with four gunboats in the Corinto area. The movement stirs strong sentiment against Zelaya.
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Zelaya
Nicaragua
Gregory
Legation
Managua
Honduran
Corinto
Senator Chamberlain objects to supply purchases and headquarters move
Washington March 16. Senator Chamberlain met at the War Department with Columbia headquarters in Seattle and protested buying Pacific coast post supplies in the Eastern market. Senator Bourne filed a formal protest with President Taft against moving the headquarters from Vancouver. No definite action expected until the new secretary of war takes office.
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Washington
Chamberlain
Columbia
Seattle
Bourne
Taft
Vancouver
Logan Transport Log An Uninjured Ship After Honolulu Collision
A War Department dispatch reports the transport Logan suffered no damage in a Honolulu harbor accident. The pilot bears fault and Army officers carry no responsibility. An army board will investigate and file a report with the War Department.
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Logan
Washington
War Department
Honolulu
Army
Interstate freight rates unfair to Denver and Utah points
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled today that current adjustments from Missouri river points to Denver and Utah common points were discriminatory and that Chicago and St Louis to Denver class rates were excessive and should be cut.
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Denver
Washington
Missouri River
Utah
Chicago
St. Louis
Mitchell to Leave Army Resigning From Denver
First Lieutenant Hiram E. Mitchell son of the late Senator John H. Mitchell telegraphed his resignation from Denver to the War Department asking immediate acceptance. Friends urge quick action while the reason for leaving the commission is not disclosed.
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Mitchell
Army
Washington
Hiram E. Mitchell
John H. Mitchell
Denver
War Department
Federal labeling rule moves to standardize fish names
Washington orders canned fish to bear common names. Lake herring and cisco must be labeled as such, not as whitefish. The agriculture department states label changes apply to humpback and dog men under fancy names.
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Washington
Gabon Bd
Vn Tie Department of Agriculture
Arso
Wilson Refuses to Change on Flour Bleaching Ruling
Washington reports a movement urges President Wilson to reverse his decision that flour bleached with nitrogenous peroxide is adulterated under the food and drugs act. Hundreds of letters appeal to refer the ruling to the referee board of scientific experts, but the secretary remains firm.
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Wilson
Washington
Referee Board of Scientific Experts
Treasury outlook signals improvement in finances
Washington reports the treasury outlook is improving after months of strain. An official statement today provides figures showing a marked improvement in national finances, highlighting better liquidity and stronger revenue trends.
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Treasury
Washington
Gov
Paris Strikes Freeze Mail and Food as Postal Tie Ups Paralyze City
Paris faces a citywide standstill as a postal strike blocks mail deliveries and bank payments. Prices for bread, eggs, milk, and butter soar while over a million letters await dispatch. The government contemplates army involvement as postal services operate with limited instruments.
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Paris
France
Awai
Penny Lunches Reach Los Angeles Schools
An innovation in penny lunches for schoolchildren begins at Otis Podectiita and the San Ann street school in a poorer city area. For one cent a child can eat soup fruit and buns, with the cost to run about four cents per meal supported by the charitable public. The program aims to extend to all schools and operates daily during the year to combat hunger among poor children.
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Los Angeles
Otis Podectiita
San Ann Street
Lea
Powder mill explosion devastates Coeur d Alene plant
Spokane March 19 The Coeur d Alene Powder mills near Wal lace Idaho were almost totally destroyed by sparks in a mixer. Loss runs to thousands. J Skalberg died in the blast and may end the manufacture of powder in the Coeur d Alenes. Pete Pico and Alvin Nelson were killed. Engineer J K Ogilvy was badly hurt. Windows and trees were damaged for miles.
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Spokane
Wash
Coeur d’Alene
Wallace
Idaho
Edad
J. Skalberg
Coeur d’Alenes
Pete Pico
Alvin Nelson
J. K. Ogilvy
Lead Miners Group to Oppose New Tariff Cut
Western mining men vow to fight a tariff reduction from 14 to 1 cent per pound on lead contents of ores. J F Callbreath of the American Mining congress issues a call for a Salt Lake City meeting of operators next Monday to oppose the change and defend low grade mines in the United States.
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Denver
United States
J. F. Callbreath
American Mining Congress
Salt Lake City
West Will Fight for Lumber Duty Restoration
Congressmen from the Pacific Northwest pledge to restore the rough lumber duty to 2 per thousand. After the tariff bill's introduction, all Oregon Washington and Idaho members stated they would support the lumber schedule fixed by the Ways and Means committee and align with other lumber producing states to regain the old duty.
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West
Washington
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Idaho
New American Ambassador to Austria Named Kerens
Chicago reports a Vienna cable announcing Richard Kerens of St. Louis as the new American ambassador to Austria. The State Department has asked Vienna if he is persona gratia and an affirmative reply has been received.
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Kerens
Chicago
Daily News
Vienna
Austria
Richard Kerena
St. Louis
State Department
Big Union Depot Burns in City Fire
The Union Depot burning tonight destroyed the structure. The Commercial Club urged immediate construction of an elaborate new station to replace the loss.
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Union
Commercial Club
Germany Backs Up Austria In Crisis Standoff
Paris reports Austria Hungary has resolved a condition with Serbia with German support asserting Serbia must change attitude. The latest information notes a united stance between Austria Hungary and Germany amid tensions in the region.
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Germany
Austria
Paris
Austro-Hungary
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