Government Rent Bill Aims to Buy DC Land for Offices
Senator Scott of West Virginia defended the Heyburn Bill to purchase land on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House for public buildings. He argued current rents, rising since 1900, threaten overcrowded quarters and inefficiency, urging a direct purchase to house all departments.
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District of Columbia
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Senate
Scott
Capitol
White House
Treasury
Government Buildup Plan Aimed at Central Washington DC
A Senate committee debates a large federal building program to consolidate the Departments of State Justice Commerce and Labor. Proposals include a granite four story complex on a central site between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets and D and Pennsylvania avenues with cost estimates around seven to eight million dollars plus site purchases. The plan would also relieve congestion in the Treasury Post Office and Printing bureaus.
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Wuld
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Bureau of Printing and Engraving
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Engra
Census
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Scntt
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Gambling Bill Reported to House With Minor Amendments
The anti-betting bill aimed at banning gambling on races at Benning track passed the Senate District Committee led by Senator Carter and is expected to reach the House with minor amendments. Carter anticipated swift Senate action and a likely final passage this session, after forwarding a few resolutions and petitions from local residents and New Hampshire ministers.
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Senate
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Brownsville
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Henning Road
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Tennessee
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Bill for Steel Plant Lost in House Vote
The Washington Navy Yard foundry plan failed as Cary of Wisconsin proposed a $800000 amendment to the naval appropriation bill. Fess and Loudenslager raised points of order against the amendments. Cary said the measure is likely dead until next year though separate bills for each foundry remain with the Naval Committee.
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Representative Cary
Wisconsin
Cary
Naval Committee
Naval Gun Factory
Washington
Navy Yard
Representative Fess
Illinois
Loudenslager
Mr. Cary
Admiral Mason
S. &. Nelson
Battle Ship Fight Up to Day In Naval Appropriation
The House advanced the naval appropriation bill amid debates on pay, powder prices, and fortifications. An amendment to limit powder to 50 cents per pound failed, and opponents argued prices are controlled by government production. Subig Bay fortification sparked contention between defenders of Cavite and advocates for naval defenses, with leaders urging strategic sea control and Manila Bay readiness.
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Asia
Manila City
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Virginia
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Sherley
Kentucky
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Lages Trust Evidence Inquiry to Be Continued
Attorney General sends reply to Speaker Cannon stating investigation into alleged wood pulp or print paper trust is proceeding with no evidence yet to justify legal action. Progress will be shared when finished. if civil or criminal steps arise, evidence may remain withheld to protect justice. The inquiry has involved federal references and a Sherman act context.
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House
House of Representatives
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United States
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Rewlth
Favors Widening Potomac Channel Below Washington
Gen Mackenzie chief of the Engineer Corps submits to Congress a plan to widen the Potomac from below Washington to the river mouth to 400 feet and deepen to 24 feet at mean low tide. The proposal argues ship and navy vessel speed in bad weather, while opponents cite Congress depth needs for Washington’s Potomac and Anacostia rivers.
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Washington
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Engineer Corps
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Potomac
Anacostia
Congress
Omega Oil Promises Quick Cure For Colds And Sore Throats
An advertisement claims Omega Oil cures colds in chest and sore throats in one night with immediate relief to inflamed organs. It states the product contains no ammonia or turpentine and is safe for use by adults and children.
Congress Criticizes District Over Substation Site
Representative Garlin of Virginia criticizes District of Columbia Commissioners for delaying a South Washington Railway Station substation by selecting Fourteenth Street. He argues Congress already acted and urges a site at Seventh Street for quicker service and lower fares, citing public opposition in Virginia and Washington.
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Macfarland
Congress
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District of Columbia
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US Bill Aims to Buy Embassies Abroad for 2 Million
Representative Cousins Iowa introduced a bill to empower the State Department to spend 2 million dollars on diplomatic and consular buildings in China Korea Russia Austria Germany and Mexico with 1.2 million for Chinese and Japanese posts and 800 thousand for embassies in St. Petersburg Vienna Berlin and Mexico City immediate availability of 1.0 million is provided to carry out the plan.
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Korea
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Tameui
Yokohama
Japan
Seoul
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Vienna
Berlin
Mexico City
Interstate liquor bill reported in Senate by Clark
Senator Clark of Wyoming reported to the Senate yesterday a bill by Senator Knox and approved by the Judiciary Committee to regulate interstate liquor shipments. It requires consignments to be delivered to the named consignee or on written order, with penalties up to 5000 dollars for misdelivery or use of fictitious names. It also prohibits carrier agents from acting as buyers or sellers and mandates clear outside labeling of contents and quantity. The act’s foreign shipments commence after sixty days. District appropriation bill taken up by subcommittee, with report expected this week.
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Wyoming
Senate
Knox
Judiciary
House
District of Columbia
Gallinger
Tha
Trouble Ceased When Proper Food Was Found
A Dakota man reports relief from dyspepsia after following a doctor’s method using Grape-Nuts with cream and toast. He credits gradual nerve strengthening and improved sleep, noting his child’s recovery after a stomach upset while using the same regimen. There’s a final nod to Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville promotion.
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Postum Co
Barts Creek
Mich
Wellville
House committees probe Lake Torpedo ties to legislation
The House committees led by Representative Lilley pursue charges that electric interests influenced torpedo legislation. Subcommittees under Olmsted Howard and Broussard gather testimony in New York and New Orleans on J. C. Lake of Lake Torpedo Boat. Chairman Boutell explains efforts to subpoena Lake, with service attempts in Bridgeport and notes his possible Havana travel.
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Lilley
Broussard
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Geor
New York
Spey
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New Orleans
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Olmsted
New York City
J. C. Lake
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Bridgeport, Conn
Lake
Simon Lake
Havana
Plan for new post office site near Union Station Washington
Washington plans to buy a site near Union Station for a new city post office. A $500000 cap is suggested for the purchase though immediate construction funding is unlikely. The project would free space at the current post office and fit into sundry civil bill plans. Representative Bartholdi notes committee reports are due and will be sought at once.
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City Post-Office
Washington
Union Station
Bartheldi
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Appropriations Committee
Public Buildings Committee
Barthold
Favors States Rights Plan Edge for Court Injunctions
Senate Judiciary Committee favorably reports a bill to regulate injunctions stopping state laws. No court may issue a temporary injunction on unconstitutionality until three judges testify, with two circuit judges. Five days’ notice to the state governor and attorney general, or temporary order allowed if delay causes irreplaceable damage. Direct appeal to Supreme Court offered, with precedence.
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Senate Committee On the Judiciary
United States
Supreme Court
Minnesota
North Carolina
Bacer
Bryan
Florida
House Committee backs U S Bureau of Mines bill
The Mines and Mining Committee approved a bill to establish a Bureau of Mines in the Interior Department. The bureau would study mining methods safety conditions ore treatment and related matters and report to the Secretary with recommendations. A commissioner appointed by the President would govern it at a $6,000 annual salary.
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Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau
Senate panel to inspect army posts under Scott plan
A subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Military Affairs would inspect the country's military posts if Senator Scott's resolution is adopted. The measure follows criticism by Senator Hale of large military appropriations and aims to determine if Western posts justify continued funding. The resolution was referred to the Military Committee for a report.
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Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Scott
Hale
Congress
War Department
Beatt Ig
Senate
Military Committee
No Day Set for District Legislation
The Democratic filibuster and Republican efforts to pass the appropriation bill delay District business in the House. Rep Smith, head of the House District Committee, sought an early week day with Speaker Cannon but learned the naval bill takes priority, likely postponing District affairs until the bill clears, possibly by week’s end.
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House District Committee
Speaker Cannon
House
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