Labor Bill Passes Urged by Gompers in House Vote
The House, acting under suspension of the rules, passed the employer's liability bill urged by the Federation of Labor led by Samuel Gompers. The measure relaxes common law liability for workplace injuries, setting a framework for contributory negligence and shared fault while authorizing a tax on alcohol used to fortify sweet wines. The debate featured opposition from Champ Clark but ended 184 to 33 in favor.
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House
Annapolis
Congress
Capitol
Federation of Labor Delegates
Gumipers
Internal Revenue
Champ Clark
Io Calla
Nerdnam
Calfornia
Williams
Missinsippi
Payna
New York
Clark
Marker
New Jersey
Crumpacker
Tadiana
Keafer
Ohio
Iomense
Ac Aapolis
West Point
Ant My
Vreekitt
Congress Condensed Senate and House Proceedings
Late yesterday in the Senate Mr Long of Kansas introduced the White House amendment for a limited court review of the Dolliver Hepburn rate bill and planned to speak today. Senator Fulton of Oregon urged passage without amendment. The House met under suspension and passed the employability bill urged by labor, with minor bills and a resolution requesting the attorney general’s information on the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission payroll.
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Department of the Interior
Senate
St. Michaels
Alaska
Gillipo His
Ohio
W.va
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Sullivan
Massachusetts
Messrs
Garner
Michigan
Brownlow
Tennessee
Maasachusetts
Naval Academy
Pon
United States
Spain
Long
Kansas
White House
Fulton
Oregon
House
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
My, Long
Allison
Dolliver
Messrs. Knapp
Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sénate
Hale
Alabama
Andrew D. White
Germany
Board of Regents
The
Sibythsonian Institution
Mr. Nelson
Bhaw
Knox
Nelson
Congress
Tillman Opposes Barnes Over Morris Incident at White House
Senator Tillman will oppose Benjamin Barnes nomination for Washington postmaster citing the Morris incident at the White House. President faces opposition from local interest and anti carpetbagger voices though a final Senate confirmation seems likely. Barnes described as long serving in various duties at the Capitol amid debate on suitability for the postmaster role.
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Benjamin FB Barnes
Washington
Senate
Barnes
Morris
White House
Tilman
Tillman
Tharnes
Haines
Lo Une Nowlyiu
Merritt
Nhcde
Capitol
New Jersey
United Ues
Mudalph Worster Sle
Mr. Barnes
Vicw
Dolliver Bill Aims to Investigate Conditions of Women and Child Workers
Senator Dolliver introduced a bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to investigate and report on the social moral educational and physical conditions of women and child workers in the United States. The measure focuses on age hours of labor employment term health and morals with an appropriation provided for the inquiry.
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Dolliver
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
United States
Peron
Senate Cons confirms Nominations and Promotions
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed nominations for agency positions in Massachusetts and California and postmasters in New Hampshire and Virginia. Also announced are promotions within the army and related official postings, including names such as Belisle, Taylor, Roseberry, Farr, Welch, Pike, and Waynesboro.
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Senate
Agency
Belisle
Massacheetts
Limgees
Friare
Alfred Fl. Taylor
Iianessa
Sunanville
Cals
Thomas A. Roseberry
Fermville
Cat
New Hampshire
J. T. Welch
Dover
F. Pike
Priantetta
Tennsylvaniasy
Bardleson
Virginia
Bill Provides Visitors Board for Naval Academy
Representative Weeks of Massachusetts introduced a bill to establish a board of visitors for the Naval Academy. The panel would have twelve members with appointments split among the President, the Vice President, and the Speaker. Members would serve varying terms and must attend examinations and report findings to the Secretary of the Navy.
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Bill
Naval Academy
Representative Weeks
Massachusetts
Vicw
Committee Will Discuss Type of Panama Canal
Senator Millard leads Nebraska talk as the Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals plans to decide the canal type. George W Atavie testified, outlining Isthmian affairs that may aid framing general legislation for the Isthmus. Secretary involvement indicated.
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George W. Atavie Susterday
Senate Committee
Ania
Millard
Nebraska
Vas
Herr
Long Plans Defense of Rate Bill as Senate Debates Limited Review
Kansas Senator Long introduces a limited court review amendment to the Dolliver Hepburn railroad rate bill. Fulton of Oregon argues for the bill as is, delaying Long's planned speech. The Senate also considers the deficiency bill, a district court term, and a board of regents appointment for the Smithsonian.
Georgia Senator Proposes Amendment to Dolliver Hepburn Bill
Senator Bacon of Georgia introduced an amendment to the Dolliver Hepburn bill aimed at limiting interlocutory court actions against commission rates. It would require a ten-judge review, deposit of 50,000 dollars when rates are set aside, and repayment if the commission rate stands, with differing views from Mr. Hailey and Mr. Fulton on court review.
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Fulton
Aldrich
Tetler
Heyburn
Nelson
Senator Bacon
Georgia
Senate
Dolliver-Hepburn
Bailey
Mr. Bacon
Mr. Hailey
Bacon
Circuit Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Peace Conference Deficiency Bill Spurs Senate Action
The urgent deficiency bill reported by the Senate Committee on Appropriations adds provisions for international affairs. It authorizes funds for delegates to the American States conference in Rio Janeiro and for the Hague peace conference, plus a grant for Geneva convention revision delegates.
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United States
Senate Committee On
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
The
Hague
Post Office Reform Plan Heads To New York City
Postmaster General and the chairmen of the House and Senate Public Buildings and Grounds committees plan a commission to study New York City postal needs. The commission will visit after Congress adjourns, hear business leaders and postal officials, and consider a central general post office and terminals at Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroad lines.
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House Committee On
New York City
House
Senate
Congress
Ito
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
Macfarland and Barnes Nomination Reported for Office
The President yesterday nominated B F Barnes as postmaster of Washington. Rudolph Woreter was appointed to replace Barnes as second assistant secretary. Other nominations include Henry B Macfarlana for Commissioner of the District of Columbia and George L Lorian as secretary to the embassy in Rio de Janeiro. The list covers numerous federal posts across many states with names and assignments, and mentions a bill to transfer jurisdiction from the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission to the Court of Claims.
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B. F. Barnes
Washington
Rudolph Woreter
Mr. Barnes
District of Columbia
Henry B. F. Macfarlana
Rio de Janeiro
Brash
George L. Lorian
Rhode Ieland
Copenhagen
Denmark
Charles Richardsen
Minsaehogedz
Wstrict
Halstead
Albert Halstead
Murot Huntstead
Birmingham
England
Senate
Marshall Hal-sread
McKinley
Brazil Names Ferreira Minister in Mexico
Brazil elevates A. Gomez Ferreira to minister in Mexico after being accredited to Washington two years ago as charge d'affaires and later as minister plenipotentiary ad interim. Advices received yesterday from the Brazilian Ambassador indicate the appointment.
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Brazil
Ferreira
A. Gomez Ferreira
Washington
Mexico
Parsons Receives Congratulations on New Baby Boy
Representative Herbert Parsons of New York City was congratulated by colleagues yesterday for the birth of a son. The child and mother are reported well. Mr and Mrs Parsons already have two other children.
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Rep. Parsons
Herbert Parsons
New York City
Hospital Superintendent Warns Tuberculosis Endangers Other Patients
Washington Asylum Hospital is overrun with tuberculosis cases while a municipal ward for TB patients is delayed. Supt. Zinkham appeals for a dedicated TB ward as the sick poor crowd the limited space, posing a risk to those with other illnesses and staff. Officials cite need to hasten construction and funding for a TB ward after years of delays.
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Washington Asylum
Supt
Zinkhum
Bupt
Zinkham
Purses
Wien
Macfarland
Watlington Asylum Hospital
Government to pass one International Bank share to private buyers
In advance of the Algeciras conference the State Department plans to dispose of a single American share in the International Bank. The stake, about 150000 dollars, cannot be subscribed by the U S government and will be offered to private investors. A possible last moment hitch with the Sultan of Morocco could delay final approval as diplomats finish protocols and await formal adjournment.
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Algeciras
State Department
International Bank
America
Ambassador-White
Morocco
Thie
Injustice Seen Over Civil War Retired Officers
From the Army and Navy Journal comes notice of Maj. RM Rogers U S A retired death. He and other civil war veterans say benefits denied under the act of April 23 1901 for increased retired rank. They compare records to recently retired brigadier generals and seek relief from Congress after petitions to the President. Veteran Captain J A Retired notes continued injustice as veterans die in bitterness.
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Tsaitor
Army and Navy Journal
RM. Rogers
U.S. A
Rogers
Congress
United States
District Employees Share in Appointments and Increases
Treasury Department classified service changes announce appointments and salary raises across offices including Secretary Henry Bacon Ohio and Virginia, Treasurer Henry Bacon Ohio, Comptroller El tan Ganguner Ohio, and several others. Transfers add to the list with new salaries and personnel moving from Navy, War, Interior, and Post Office departments. Promotions appear across many offices, highlighting gains for numerous individuals and agencies.
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Treasury Department
Civil Service Commissian
Henry HL. Bacon
Virginia
United States
Henry H. Bacon
Ohio
Red Corn
Alabama
Comptroller of the Treasury
Eltan A. Gangener
H. Parks
District of Columbia
Charles
Ancéin
Louisiana
War Department
William.&. Tyson
Georgia
Post-pMca
Irving H. Curl
Oregon
Peter W. Minick
Missouri
Henry Farnum
Gonnecticut
Mre
Tranafer
Appralsir'a
New York
the Auditor For the Post
George Li
Babcock
Customs Service
Marnie R. Clements
Department of the Interior
Internal Revenue
Hazel V. Anderson
Tennessee
Department of Agriculture
Maries
Lambert Igoe
Timots
Navy Department
Robert H. Harrison
Samuel W. Smith
South Cervling
Bain Farr
Ben UW
Sueele
Kentucky
Merry A. Haywart
North Carolina
Clay G. Collate
Locle Bercham
Michigan
John A. Liggett
Indiana
WiNart E. Colts
Earth Daekdte
Charles W. Bitran
Wirconatn
William
Richards
Iowa
Ofice
Charles Z. Brenton
Missour
Richard A. Kipp
Howard
Gaylord
Constisticur
James R. Finney
T. F. Langley
Office of the Auditor
Department
Mary J. Hillary
Tetrict
Columbia
James E. Maulding
Mary E. Dabney
Tithola
Arthur L. Webb
Charles E. Brayton
Frank M. Reed
Minnesota
James H. Stine
Tndiana
E. As Short
George B. Chamberlin
Henry
Massachusetts
Fred A. Leebler
Virgina
Treasry’ Department
Fred Flett
Daniel P. McCornack
Wisconsin
Thomas Rebingon
Clara Z. Clements
Blanche H. Sauter
Mary W Annand
Edith Mf. Simmons
Jnne M. Desmond
Jennie L. Coleman
Josie A. Kane
Mary F. Youtthan
Mary G. Morgen
Cornelia B. Jatt
Arnte Vie Krumke
Margaret E. Willams
Len V. Moore
Katherine V. Scheyer
Pennsylvania
Ada B. Spence
Neryland
Mivais G Bautsir
Ramié
Fanning
Mary A. Daly
Anwin C. Hart
Michael 2B. Slindes
Emelia B. Melson
District of Culumbia
Elizabeth A. McCarty
Laula A. Wells
Mary A. Browne
George W. ‘Tyler
Town
Rose Murtaugh
Mande Wile
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Cooper
Porto Rico
Gov
Winthrop
Secretary of the Treasury
Neieney Hill
Post Office Department
Ewepa Perth Achive
Congress Condensed
Panama Canal
Lichig's
Extract of Meat Company, Ltd
Hudson Street
Mr.Miiman
John S. Willams & Sons
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio and
Norfolk and Western
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Mesars. Willams & Sons
Stevens
Chesapeake and Ohio
Johnson
Pennsylvani Railroad Company
Spooner
Ellis
McConnell
Excelsior
China
W. B. Moses & Sons
F Street
Cor
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FOR Peace Conference
Commission
Porta Alec
Fred Laser, Jr
Mayagnes
New Nampshire
F. B. Williams
Enter
Redineen
Prinseton
Pennsylvenia
M. P. Schantz
Allentown
G. FR. Adam
Theackwayville
F. J. Andru
Cross Park
California
R. B. Stephens
South Pasadena
Miriam FH
Tendon
Corning
T. H. Abetcromble
Aleio
J. H. Pierren
Carrollton
Taylor
Colfax
H. P. Nichols
Mayland
W. F. Boone
Dunley
H. B.button
Geitia
R. C. White
Glomwood
J. T. Ella
Tera
Sylvan
Court of Claims
Munyon
Sam
Organization of Moroccan International Bank
Edmonston
Edmonston’s
Treasury
Nelson Refrigerator
Wier Javes McCray Refrigerators
N. W
Lanston Monotype Machine Company
Callowhill Street
Fieischmann
Alexandria
Wilfred Bancromt
Secretar
Dr. White
Pa. Ave
Coltieata, Planograph Company
Vening Star
Regiesitta
Patent Office
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
AG. Keiner
Fardelia
W. Kieny
Columbia Wall Paper Co
Mapire
King Scotch Hollan Rundlett's
Packase
Arden Seeds and Tool
Frank Ruppert
Clara A. Westlake
Ariington
Dudeiitas
Bond Bidg
Telephena Main
Fulton’s
Ninth Street N. W
Lucille S. Laviier
Virginie
Catherine T
Costigax
Delaware
May Dolman
Andrew W. Starrett
Miscouri
Carling
Marsh
George H. Chandler
Florida
Ore M. Patterson
Wilmore
Public
Mount Vernon Square
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Bureau
Charles P. Nelil
Henry J. Harris
Bureau of Labor
Ian Curry
Associated Charities
Lves
Europe
Scrubs & Co., Ltd
Greenwich Street
Amusements
Maurice Campbell
Channing Pollock
Gray Lady
Mme
Lillian Blauvelt
Eugene Cowles
Rose of the
Ant 'Gus
Rogers Brothers
Ireland
Ashers
Effie Shannon
Harry BR. Smith
Belasco Theatre of the Theatrical Trust
Earl
Eddie Foy
Chase
Eve
Auguste van Biene Lionica
London
Paris
Gcarnerius
Celto
Tom Hearn
Brockman
Mack
Belmont
Ida O'Day
al Tawaon
Frances Namon
Rey L. Raye
Barrows-Ledcnster Co
Taree
Marariea
Majestic Lycra
Geo
Ade
Sultan OF
Edwarder
Academy Grecatys Senuree
Reason
David Higgins
Kernan
Earnal
Nelson - McGovern Wight Pictures
U. & Treasury
Phona Malin
Baseball American League Park
Providence
Rein Or Shine
Pennshiventa
New Villard Hotel
Adolf Glose
Johannes Miersch
Mi Sige
Clavier Piano School
St. N. EL
W. Northwest Studio
Georgia FE
Miller
Virgil
Claas
D.F. Barringer
Rohrera
I. Opeemi
Barringer
Sughie Oscar Garrissen
Rochambert
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