Tillman Uses Probe To Target Banking Campaign Funds
U.S. Senator Tillman pushes for a rigid inquiry into national bank contributions to political campaigns. He accuses insurance magnates and party officials, seeks a finance committee investigation led by Aldrich and Hailey, and references McKinley and Hanna fund figures while flagging alleged concealment and pressure to speed action before the election.
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Tillman
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James W. Breen
New York Herald
Hanna
Raps Burrows
Senate Debates Over Bank Contributions and a Finance Probe
The Senate clashed over Tillman’s resolution seeking a Finance Committee inquiry into national banks funding political campaigns. Foster backed the rate bill while endorsing a strict court case against bra s court recytew. House actions included passing quarantine measures and rapid pension bills. Tillman pressed for investigations into Walsh National Bank of Ohio and Chicago banks, demanding broad scrutiny of bank influence in politics. Hopkins, Foraker, and Lodge disputed the charges as Tillman pressed for extended inquiry back to 1885 and 1888.
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Tillman
Committee On
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Breen
Tithman
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Knox
Charles W. Fairbanks
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Committee On Finance
Foster
Louisiana
Treasury
Democratic National Committee
Republican Committee
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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 urged broad court review of rate regulation, opposing temporary injunctions by inferior courts. He argued modern business conditions require square deal and equal opportunity, noting rebates and discriminations by railroads and calling for a tribunal for relief. He defended congressional power to regulate commerce and warned against unchecked rail power without protections for the people.
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Poster
Louisiana
Senate
Wester
Congress
Foster
Roais
Interstate Commerce Commission
Qiv
Democrats to Meet on Rate Bill Amid Court Review Doubts
Senate Democrats plan a conference at 9 PM to unify strategy on the railroad rate bill amid divisions over unlimited court review. Bailey faction opposes a partisan turn, while leaders seek a cautious approach and aim to avert a prolonged clash as Conman remains home ill. Blackburn to chair the conference.
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Senate
Bailey
Allison
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Hole
Conman
Blackburn
Barnes Hearing Private Before Senate Subcommittee
Senator Tillman accuses Benjamin T. Barnes, nominated for Wallington postmaster, with an executive session investigation by Carter Burrows and Culherson. Newspaper witnesses from the 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 With Increases and Revisions
Senate Committee on Military Affairs reported the army appropriation bill raising overall spending by 2 671 16 and adding funds for Washington Alaska military cable officers length of service clerks messengers laborers clothing for discharged enlisted men officer mileage subsistence barracks transportation Philippines hospital work roads in Alaska Benicia Arsenal and more The committee also adopted a provision elevating Civil War era brigadier generals to major general upon retirement and created prizes to encourage Army school graduates for bakers and cooks with a fixed fuel charge for officers dependent on station costs.
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Senate Committee On Military Affairs
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House
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Philippine Islands
Alaska
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Army School For Bakers and Cooks
Exit of Free Seeds Committee Strikes It Out
The agricultural appropriation bill will remove the free seeds item amid debate over its value. Chairman Wadsworth and Mr. Cocks led the reform, noting most funds bought cheap seeds with little educational benefit, while farmers rarely gained from the gift. The committee hopes to sustain the strike on the floor, backed by Agriculture officials and critics nationwide.
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Congress
Struc
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Bureau of Plant Industry
Sam
Aviile
Labor Shortages Slow Reclamation Projects in Northwest
A House committee heard N. H. Savage, division engineer for Northwestern Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota, say high wages and labor demand delay reclamation works in the region. A North Dakota $150,000 contract recently drew no bids, though overall progress remains substantial.
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House
N. H. Savage
Wyoming
Montana
North Dakota
Notaries To Be Appointed By Dept Heads
Secretary Mercfl of the Department of Commerce and Labor will ask Congress for authorization to designate clerks as notaries and administer oaths for department work. The plan could save about 200000 annually. The Senate passed a House bill raising funds for minor coinage to 200000 and authorizing minting in San Francisco Denver and New Orleans in addition to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
House Passes Geo Survey Director Salary Bill and Quarantine Measure
The House moved to create a new division in the Interior Department to supervise the reclamation service with a director earning 6000 dollars annually under presidential selection. A national quarantine bill was adopted 372 to 27, replacing the Senate measure, and various suspension bills were enacted including appeals regulation in criminal cases.
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Geological Survey
Statehood Prospects discussed in Senate Conference
Fragmented text outlines Senate and House discussions on statehood prospects. It notes substituted plans, adjournment, and hopes of party leaders that compromise may advance joint statehood for two territories, with outcomes tied to future votes and political maneuvers.
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Beveridge
Brick
Belove
President disapproves act concerning courts in Tennessee
The President returned the act without his approval, citing arrangements already made to hold court during the month. The Attorney General reported witnesses and jurors had been summoned and the change would disrupt public business. Details note government concerns over bringing before the grand jury at Nagh.
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United States
Tennessee
of Justice
Départment of Justice
Grand ‘Jury
Pennsylvania Clerks Nominate Alaska Judge Nominee
The Senate in executive session confirmed a slate of nominations including Alfred S. Moora for a U S district judgeship in Alaska and several postmasters from Arkansas Michigan New York Pennsylvania and other states. Details appear garbled but indicate a broad set of federal appointments across multiple districts.
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Fragmentary notes on Niagara waters and power franchise figures
Disjointed OCR text cites Niagara River water flow and power franchise data. Mentions water over the American shore, committee scrutiny, and power utility rotation with referenced figures, including a 27 000 per second measure. Details are unclear due to garbled transcription.
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Ohio Republicans balk at endorsing income tax plan
Fragmented OCR reads that Ohio Republicans refuse to endorse an income tax stance. Mentions Sen. Charles and Dick returning to Washington amid questions on private fortunes and citizenship for U S possessions. References to a bill introduced in the House by Mr Hiyes of California.
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Dad
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United
Hiyes
California
Congo Free State Consul Declares No Interference Needed
James Gustavas Whitely, consul general of the Congo Free State, reports to Congress that no action by the U.S. government is necessary. He cites Secretary Root’s letter and the commission's Congo conditions report, saying reforms are being carried out and steps taken.
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