Spooner Defends Jurisdiction Limits in Senate Debate
Wisconsin Senator Spooner closed a two day speech replying to Mr Bailey on Congress power over inferior courts to issue injunctions and to fix railroad rates under a new law. Bailey challenged misquotations while Spooner argued jurisdiction cannot be subdivided after being granted and cautioned Congress cannot remove essential judicial processes.
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Senate
Hailey
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wisconsin
Senaator
Washington
Jim
Baik
Texas
Sononer
Batley
Spooner
Bailey
Consresa
Sooner
Talley
Taney
Supreme Court
At. Snooner
V. Bailey
Bailey Sain Rose
Metric bill buried by House committee vote
The House Committee on Measures Weights and Figures moved to kill the proposal to adopt the metric system for the government after lengthy hearings. By a party line vote of 7 to 3, the committee recommended against a favorable report on Littengrich’s measure, with little chance for action this session.
Senate confirms Stone as customs collector
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed Lana Stone as customs collector for the district of Nova Scotia. The session also listed postmasters for several regions, including Mutvoud-Maligea Conway in Vatnlatia New Jersey and E. H. Bird in Plainfield New York, with others named across states. Debate over the Smoot case halted due to absences, with resumption set for Tuesday and a final vote expected Friday. likely report against Smoot with potential minority view.
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Yestern Dax
Lana ¥. Stone
Colestor
Customs
District of
Nore
Mutvoud
Maligea Conway
Vatnlatia
New Jerxey
E. HW. Bird
Plalniel
New York
W. N. Wallace
Gowanga
J. ML Mitlev
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Ohe
K. F. Simes
Covington
Hyera
Chanlesbere
A. Gordon
Upper Sandusky
Fernsylvania
P. E
Mears
Hax
Inlingham
Depew
Dolliver
Hopling
Senate Committee On
Smoci
Senate Dull on Rate Bill as Indian Funding Looms
Congress condensed notes the Senate dull proceedings with Mr Bailey and Mr Will iams offering remarks on tariffs while the Indian appropriation bill looms. The chamber meets at noon with general debate on the agricultural bill planned for 3:20 this afternoon and 313 private pension bills reported.
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Spooner
Bailey
Thiman
Farak
John Sharp Williiams
Messrs
Hepburn and
Bou
Rate Vote Put Off Opposed by Mr Allison
Iowa Senator Mr Allison opposed Tillman on delaying a final vote on the railroad rate bill while indicating a wish to adjourn Congress before August 1. Several senators prepared speeches next week, with no vote likely before May 1. Roosevelt discussed court review with Senators Allison and Cullom, favoring limited court-review and the Overman proposal, but offered no list of Senate actions.
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Tillman
Allison
Iowa
Allison Gus
Tilman
Foraker
Ohio
Aid
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Clarke
Arkana
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Rayner
Montana
Knox
Bailey
Ailison
Cullom
Robey
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Roosevelt
House approves $100,000 for Mare Island and $79,000 for postal clerks
The House appropriated $100,000 of the $200,000 the President asked for starting work at Mare Island Navy Yard. Lawmakers noted limits on spending this year and voiced concern about urban rebuilding in San Francisco. The same day $79,000 was allotted to the Post Office for extra clerical staff and reestablishing postal stations.
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Mare Island Navy Yard
Hizen
San Francisco
Train crews face forty hour stretches questioned by committee
House hearings on bills to limit continuous train crew hours opened with Representative Norris citing Nebraska examples of thirty to forty hour shifts. Secretary Moseley supported a sixteen hour maximum with ten hours rest. L E Payson for Northern Pacific and Pennsylvania opposed the measure as faulty and unnecessary.
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House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Norris
Nebraska
Moseley
Interstate Commerce Commission
L. E. Payson
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Speaker Cannon Denies Presidential Ambition Publicly
The speaker says he would rather serve as Speaker and push policy than seek the presidency. He urges Republicans to unite for the fall campaign and avoid personal ambitions, stressing immediate work on legislation and proper congressional action. He dismisses rumors of a bid and claims his aim is the greatest good for the greatest number.
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Joe
Ife
Springfield
Congress
Parliamentary theater as Williams blocks House votes
A lively account recalls John Williams halting pension bill passes by insisting on separate votes. House rules fumble as Speaker and Chairs adjust to Williams presence, culminating in Dawson chairing with no audible opposition. A tone of rapid procedural antics ends with a promotion for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Williams
Capron
Wiliams
Garner
Texas
Cannon
Mississippi
Dawson
Mr. Dawson
Courts as Safeguard in Interstate Commerce Review
Judicial decisions argued broad court review is needed to restrain Interstate Commerce Commission actions and prevent rate orders from harming competition. Conservatives warned unrestricted review could curb agency enforcement of the law and alter statutory aims, citing Orange Route case and others to show risks to trade and fair treatment.
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Quithin
Interstate Commerce Commission
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United States
Kent
Supreme Court
United State
Congress
Summerville
Kentucky
Indiana
Nower
Chattanooga
National Hay Association
Lawdy Lorder
Orange Aguteing
Orange Rautelay
Knapp
Contessad
Freight Rates and Abandonment Threats Across Southern Lines
Discussion on railroad freight practices from New Orleans to La Grange and Atlanta, examining proposed rate changes that would push Nashville and other hubs toward higher future charges. The analysis argues such moves could harm farmers, keepers of elevators, and seaborne grain trade, while noting court review as a check on railroad commissions.
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Chattanooga
Nashville
la Grange
Atlanta
Senate Votes Ban on Corporate Campaign Contributions
The Senate Privilege Committee approved a bill prohibiting insurance and other corporations from contributing to campaigns. The amendment applies to all corporations, with fines up to 5000 dollars for offending entities and 1000 dollars for others. Individuals remain exempt.
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Congress
Scotia
Freights to Georgetown Extension Debated by House Panel
A House subcommittee heard Georgetown merchants and millers urge extending streetcar and railroad lines to move freights into Washingtons Georgetown area. The Georgetown Barge Dock and Dock Company began in 1886 and described a long stalled freight route from Aqueduct Bridge west to the Tratlet line. Representatives cited existing charters and state franchise readings from Maryland and Ohio Roads, stressing the need to complete railroad extensions for unified corridor development.
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Morrell
Washington’ and Western Maryland Railroad
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Linden
Chevy Chase Lake
Arow
Corimore
Ohio
Union ‘Trust Company
W. H. Tenney
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Ohio Company
Shepherds
Ter Street
Eckingtom
Pennsylvania
Cemetery Owners Association Report Prompts Disaster Fund Notice
Special notices recount the printed report of the Congregational Cemetery Owners Association read at its first meeting on April 29 1905 and prepared for distribution. Signatories James Scngge chairman Century Halting Henry McKee Debtor Nation Capital Bank etc outline contribution options to the expense fund and mailing details. The Northwestern National Insurance Company of Milwaukee Wisconsin notes a payout up to 250 300 dollars for the San Francisco disaster as support and financial strength statement.
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Tot Owners’ Association of
Yeas
He. Association
aMea
James Sf Scngge
Century
Hi. H., McKee
Nation Capital Bank
Statena’- Grog
Penn
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Beace
Fiiding
Sviligam Wienry Dennis
Clark
Iulius W. "Olson
Anacostia
Northwestern National (Aire) Insurance ~ Company
Milwaurher
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Free Lecture at New National Theater Tonight
Prop Windsor PhD of Boston College of Phrenology lectures on character study and selection of life companions. He claims international renown as orator and author and will discuss happiness in marriage, infidelity causes, and child health patterns with examples from Washington citizens.
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New National Theater
Windsor
Boston College of Vitosopny
Hts
Washington
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