Tillman Seeks Investigation Into Banks Political Gifts
Senator Tillman presses for a rigorous inquiry into national banks contributing to campaigns. He asks Finance Committee action and hints at using Auditor Anthony for a full donor list. Foraker and Lodge clash over timing as Tillman cites McKinley and Hanna fund figures and accuses insurance magnates of influence.
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Tinian
Senate
Committee On Finance
Aldrich
Hailey
Tillman
Vexan
James W. Breen
New York Herald
Hanna
Raps Burrows
Republican Fund
Andy Hamilton
Legislative Committee
Albany
McCalla
McCurdys
Titman
New York
Anthony
Republican National Committee
Root
Morton
Equitable To Assurance Society
Algo
Gov. Higgine
Treasury
Treasury. Continuing, Mr. Tillman
Senate in heated clash over national banks and campaign funding
The Senate debated Tillman’s resolution seeking a Finance Committee probe into national banks funding political campaigns. Foster spoke on the rate bill. Hopkins and Tillman clashed over Walsh, Ohio, and Chicago bank roles. Foraker supported Ohio bank inquiry but claimed Tillman’s charges were exaggerated. House passage included quarantine measures and a burst of pension bills.
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Tillman
Committee On Finance
Foster
Louisiana
Treasury
Democratic National Committee
Republican Committee
Lodge
Walsh “National Bank
Tha
Hamilton County
Ohio
Chicago
Walsh Bank
Hopkins
Walsh
Mr. Hopkins
Hopking
South Carolina
Iringis
Foster on Rate Bill for a Broad Court Review
Senator Foster of Louisiana argues for rate regulation to curb railroad power. He backs a broad court review and opposes temporary injunctions by inferior courts, warning without action government ownership could follow. He notes rebates and discriminations by railroads and urges a tribunal of appeal for relief while defending Congress power to regulate rates.
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Poster
Louisiana
Senate
Wester
Congress
Foster
Roais
Interstate Commerce Commission
Democrats to Meet Over Rate Bill in Washington
Senate Democrats plan a conference to harmonize on the railroad rate bill amid splits led by Bailey and allies. Uncertainty remains on unlimited court review, with Bailey pushing a no suspension approach and others wary of constitutional risk during a likely extended series of discussions. Senator Blackburn to chair the meeting in Senator Conman's absence due to illness.
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Senate Democrats
Senate
Bailey
Allison
Batley
Hole
Conman
Blackburn
Barnes Hearing Private on Wallington Postmaster Nominat
Senator Tillman accuses Benjamin T. Barnes of misconduct as he faces an executive session probe led by Carter Burrows and Culherson the subcommittee of the Post Office and Post Roads committee witnesses from Morris incident at the White House will not be sworn or recorded the subcommittee will report to the full committee for any further action
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Tillman
Benjamin T. Barnes
Wallington
Carter, Burrows
Culherson
Committee
Senate
Morris
White House
Army Appropriation Bill Reported by Senate Committee
Senate Committee on Military Affairs reports the army appropriation bill with net increase from House figures. Highlights include Washington Alaska military cable, officer length of service pay, clerks and laborers, clothing on discharge, officer mileage, subsistence, barracks, transportation, Philippines hospitals, Alaska roads, Benicia Arsenal funding, and hospital construction. The committee also allows civil war era brigadier generals to retire at major general rank and pay, plus prizes for army cook and baker training, and a fixed fuel charge for officers.
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Warren
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
House
Washington-Alaska
Philippine Islands
Alaska
Benicia
Cal
Army School For Bakers and Cooks
Exit of Free Seeds Committee Strikes It Out
The agricultural appropriation bill will drop the free seeds item amid debate over its value. Chairman Wadsworth, Mr. Cocks, and supporters say most funds bought cheap seeds with little educational value, and the public money is wasted. Letters praise the committee’s move, while pleas for continuation are rare.
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Wadsworth
Congress
Struc
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
Sam
Labor Shortages Delay Reclamation Projects in Northwest
The high wage demand in the Northwest has slowed government reclamation work across Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota. A $150,000 North Dakota contract attracted no bidders, though officials report substantial progress on ongoing projects despite conditions.
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Northwest
House
N. H. Savage
Wyoming
Montana
North Dakota
Clerks to Serve as Notaries in Department Work
Secretary Mercelf will urge Congress to authorize two pill heads of department to designate clerks as notaries and administer Oaths for department operations. Estimated annual savings reach about $200,000. Senate yesterday passed House bill increasing metal funds to 200,000 for minor coinage and authorizing coinage in San Francisco Denver New Orleans alongside Philadelphia.
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Mercelf
Department of Commerce and Labor
House
Senate
San Francisco
Denver
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Director of Geological Survey Salary Bill Passes House
The House passed a bill under suspension of rules creating a director of the Geological Survey in the Interior Department, with a salary of 6000 dollars a year, to be appointed and directed by the Secretary of the Interior. Debates noted possible transfer to another department and the need for a separate reclamation officer. The National Quarantine Bill was substituted for the Senate bill by a 372 to 27 vote, and other measures on criminal appeals and forest reserves were also acted on as the session continued.
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Geological’ Survey
House of Representatives
Department of the. Interior
Reclamation Service
Secretary of the Interior
Geological Survey
Sconiferente
House
Beall
Texas
Barnett
Georgia
Senate
Pik
Davy
Louisiana
Supremis Court
United States
Circuit’ Court of Appeals
Payne
So'elock
Statehood Prospects Hobbled by Conferees Adjourning
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Senate and House conferees adjourned amid doubt over statehood prospects. The pairing of Beveridge and Brick at an convention suggests separate election matters may be postponed. Party leaders cling to compromise as a path to possible joint statehood, hoping voters in the two territories express support.
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Senate
Beveridge
Brick
Belove
President disapproves act changing courts time
The President yesterday returned the act without his approval after the Attorney General advised that the change would disrupt public business. Arrangements had been made to hold court this month with summoned witnesses and jurors, and the department prepared to present matters before the grand jury, a matter of significant government concern.
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Congress
United States
Tennessee
of Justice
Départment of Justice
Grand ‘Jury
Pennsylvanian Named Alaska District Judge
The Senate confirmed nominations including Alfred S. Moora as district judge in Alaska. Other listed appointees include postmasters in Arkansas and Michigan, with various officials tied to Pennsylvania and New York regions, reflecting a slate of executive confirmations.
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Alaska
Senate
Alfred S. Moora
Fondsylvania
United States
Alaa
Arkansas
J. Brisgolers
Fort Srhlth
Lofers
Gentry
Michigan
Bishop
Grand Rapids
New York
S. Clook
Sabto
Yi Sliugston
Fragmentary historical note on Niagara Falls water flow and power franchises
A garbled OCR fragment references Rivers Harbors yesterday and Niagara Falls water levels on the American side. It mentions committees, power companies, franchises, and a figure of 27 000, but lacks clear context, dates, or完整 names.
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Niagara
Ohio Republicans Stand Firm Against Income Tax Endorsement
Fragmented OCR text shows Ohio Republicans resisting endorsement of income tax. Mentions Sen Charles Dick returning to Washington and references to citizenship for possessions. House debate included California Mr Hiyes and proposals affecting aliens and Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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Charles
Washington
Dad
Ohio
Porto Rico
United
Hiyes
California
No Interference Necessary in Congo, Consul Declares
In a Baltimore letter received by Congress members James Gustavas Whitely consul general of the Congo Free State declares no interference by the U S government is necessary. He cites Secretary Root’s letter and a dominion commission report noting Congo reforms are being carried out and steps taken to implement them.
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Congo Free’ State
Congress
James Gustavus Whitely
Congo Free State
Baltimore
Root
Dominiasion
Congo
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