Tariff debate as Hepburn defends protection in House
In a heated House debate on tariffs Republicans push protection as the Romney issue. Col Hepburn denies rail and watch trust claims, demands proof, and cites American prosperity under protection while Rainey and Williams present sworn testimony.
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Watch Trust
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Northern Pacific
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Tennessee
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Senate Debates Tariff Bills and Watch Reimportation Clash
The Senate spent nearly its session replying to speeches on the late tariff bill, with Spooner and Bailey trading points. House debates covered watch reimports, underselling New York dealers, and the Waltham and Wiggin records. Members argued over facts, with adjournment set for noon tomorrow.
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Depew Opposed to Smoot in Utah Seat Battle
The New York Senator Depew, on the Privileges and Elections Committee, asks to be recorded in favor of a resolution declaring Utah Senator Reed Smoot's seat vacant. Opponents claim Democrats and several Republicans will back the Burrows plan to disqualify Smoot. A minority report for Smoot is likely, with Foraker Beveridge and Diltingham named to prepare.
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New York
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Moot
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Ohio
Beveridge
Indiana
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Vermont
Three Postmasters Confirmed by the Senate
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed postmasters from Mississippi Jane? Brookhaven New York F A Welcht Glensgueag West Virginia H WW Degm Ripley Also House heard forest reservation arguments. Congress thanked Horace Forter for aiding John Paul Jones recovery. Fowler bill favored depositing government money in national banks at 3 percent. President sent Julius Jacobs nomination as assistant treasurer of the United States at San Francisco.
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Horace Forter
Prince
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Spooner Warns Bailey Reform Could Break Rate Controls
Senator Spooner sharply contested Mr Bailey's amendment to curb inferior courts from restraining Interstate Commerce Commission orders. He argued that limiting judicial power risks destroying rate fixing and federal balance, insisting jurisdiction and judicial power are distinct. The Senate then adjourned after an executive session.
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Mrs Gittermans Charge Sparks Lecture Supervision Debate
Mrs A M Gitterman of the Public Education Association appeared before the House District Committee and urged the Sulzer bill to create a supervisor of public lectures. She accused Supt Stuart and the Board of Education of suppressing the free lecture movement as the committee postponed the measure. Sulzer spoke in favor. The committee authorized a favorable report on establishing a uniform building line on streets under ninety feet wide in the district.
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Winters Case Postponed Over Postmaster Nomination
The President asked the Senate yesterday to delay action on Francis Winters to be Montpelier Idaho postmaster pending an investigation. Winters, a Mormon bishop, faced opposition from Senator Dubois who urged a Gentile appointment, citing the Montpelier office as Bear Lake County's only Gentile post.
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Montpelier
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Bear-Lake County
Barnes Nomination for Postmaster Washington Confirmed
The Senate Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads reported Barnes's nomination for Washington Postmaster favorably after a party line vote. Every Democrat opposed confirmation, aligning with Senator Tillman who protested Barnes due to links with the Mrs. Minor Morris White House incident. The full committee rejected an investigation, Culberson dissenting. Confirmation was expected by next Monday with Barnes to assume duties shortly after.
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Wickersham Confirmation Fails in Senate Session
In a Senate executive session yesterday the nomination of James Wickersham to the district court for Alaska was postponed until May. Senators Foraker and Knox supported confirmation while Senator McCumber spoke against it. The record was printed for use of the Senate hearings on the investigation of judicial charges.
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Army Orders Reported Leaves of Absence and Appointments
Army orders list multiple leaves of absence and transfers across departments. Names include Ernest A. Gerlington inspector general two months, Walter B. Penteid three months and twenty seven days, and officers assigned to San Francisco Boston Mare Island and Yokohama for temporary duty and examinations. Also notes naval movements, a retirement board at Fort Leavenworth, a death notice for Lieut. Col. Andrew Bivens, and the formal presentation of Viscount Apki to Secretary Root.
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Sullivan in House Amid Protests and Postal Tubes
The article notes Timothy D Sullivan of New York's sleate district attending committee votes on the metre system for weights and measures, while avoiding House floor attendance and signaling he may not seek re election. It covers a Senate panel hearing on post office funding, raising the pneumatic tube service appropriation from 1 161 265 to 1 250 000 to include Baltimore via San Francisco.
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Scope of Rate Review and Judicial Authority in Interstate Commerce
The article analyzes how courts review Interstate Commerce Commission rate orders, arguing for broad judicial oversight to protect all shipper and community interests. It discusses whether Congress intended broad or limited powers, noting prior court resistances when orders risk confiscation or inadequate compensation, and stresses safeguarding competition and service through robust review.
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Interpretation of the law by the Interstate Commerce Commission
The text argues that Elon misinterpreted the law and that courts found errors in the commission's factual findings and legal construction. It notes frequent disputes over the long and short haul clause and discusses congressional intent and interstate commerce interpretation.
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Midshipmen Punished for Hazing With Rank Reductions
Naval academy officials reduce ranks of several midshipmen in February after hazing incidents. Hayes Rob and others are among those penalized. two are sent to sea immediately as part of disciplinary actions.
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Battle Ships Returning Patrol Leaders Report
The fragment notes ships returning and mentions Missouri Kentucky Maine and unnamed units in a brief naval update. It hints at private first commands and best efforts, but the text is garbled and reads as an OCR fragment.
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