Delays in Senate Move Prompt New Finance Debate
fragmented account describes delays in Senate leadership actions on the national finances. Frye of Maine is chosen again as president pro tempore with Culberson voicing concerns over deposits and cabinet funds. debate centers on postponing action and potential Monday votes as Aldrich and others weigh constitutional and procedural steps.
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Aldrich in New York Focuses on Senate Bills Up for Vote
Readable fragments describe Aldrich and allies pressing Senate action on financial and banking measures. References to House leaders, Speaker and committees, with notes on expected votes and potential outcomes in a tense political context.
Will Frame Currency Bill Committee Appointment Details
The report outlines Fowler's subcommittee choice to draft a currency bill. It notes Burton’s exclusion, five other names, and seniority influence, with Democrats Gillispie and Leans debated. Also mentioned are widow pensions and a temporary railroad platform issue in Washington DC, plus an assistant appraiser nomination in New York.
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Senate Elects Frye Pro Tempore and Adjourns to Monday
Congress condensed report notes Senate elected Frye as pro tempore yesterday. After introductions, the House to a ten minute session kept proceedings brief. Mentioned the new state of Oklahoma and adjournment until Monday.
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Favors Memorial Bridge Plans House Senate Action
Insurer provisions moved in both chambers for a Potomac River memorial bridge from Naval Observatory grounds to Arlington with 5 000 000 for construction and 00 000 for immediate planning. Senate and House leaders and district chairs to review. Diehl and Dassel reintroduce public avenue bill from Washington to Mount Vernon with matching funding. Also measures on property title corrections in the District and a waste paper publication bill for Government Printing Office. Rep Littlefield and Rep Maynard push highway and public works bills with Rep Lee introducing related measures.
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Cassel's Bill Rejected and Indictment Mentioned
The house delayed a bill bearing Bird Cawell's name. Cassel, under Pennsylvania indictment for a state fraud link, has not sworn in as a member and thus not allowed to introduce a war. He may appear after reassembly to take the oath. Kinger Herrman was allowed to take the oath while an indictment was pending.
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Restitution bill seeks data on all national banks
Rep Olte James of Kentucky introduces in the House a bill to require the Treasury Secretary to provide detailed information on the resources of every national bank in the country. Alaska’s Cale Detegace offers a bill for granting territorial government time. Kip of Pennsylvania proposes a note issue plan. Abil Fubiting seeks rail freight rate changes for long and short hauls. Bardy of an unnamed delegation backs a Consolidated freight proposal.
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Nominations to Senate Names Read at Meeting
Officials announce nominations to the Senate in a session with several figures mentioned. The report lists several names and affiliations as candidates or participants in the process.
Treasury chief pushes for faster action on currency law
Secretary of the Treasury urges immediate adoption of a new currency law without delay. He reviews current financial stringency and asks Congress for broader discretionary powers to act swiftly in emergencies.
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Currency reform urged for faster elastic money plan
The Treasury Secretary Cortelyou urged rapid action to enact a more elastic currency with automatic operation and wide discretion for the Treasury. He pressed a simple plan, prompt action, and not delaying relief measures, plus improved Treasury bureau facilities and overtime reforms.
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New Committee Space In Capitol Aims For Roomier Layout
A five member special committee led by Representative James R. Mann proposes a radical reallocation of House space in the new Capitol building. They would move Ways and Means to two large first floor rooms, free the speaker’s private area, and create hearing rooms and offices across multiple floors. Additional committee rooms would displace current fences on the terrace and repurpose space on the west House side, with selection by seniority and shifts in floor plans pending occupancy readiness after the holiday recess.
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Greeting to Oklahoma State Legislature by Hawaii House
The Oklahoma House welcomed the state greeting from Hawaii and asked the Speaker to convey good wishes for future progress. The message, adopted by resolution offered by Representative Henry of Texas, opened a ten minute session. Representative Rhilock and Delegate Jonah Ki Kalanianaale of Hawai were sworn in as the flag journey was read. The House adjourned until Monday.
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District Prohibition Bill Sparks Capital Debate
Representative Lamb of Virginia introduced a measure in the House seeking prohibition for the District. Senators and Representatives voiced mixed views with some opposing nationwide prohibition and others supporting tighter enforcement and higher taxes. Senator Clay of Georgia said he would vote for prohibition if brought to a vote, while Representative Roberts of Massachusetts argued the people of the District should decide.
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Army nominations stall as Senate weighs protests
Army nominations sent by the President face Senate questions with protests against Brig Gen J B Aylshire for quartermaster post and Brig Gen William W Witherstood over seniority. The Military Affairs Committee delays confirmation for some officers while approving many other nominees on the second day of the session. Protests force deferment of chaplain appointments, with cases to be revisited after unobjected nominees are cleared. Tuesday the committee resumes review of the Brownaville affair.
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Tax on Beer Prompts Questions in Congress
A beer tax proposal from Representative Ache sons would add one dollar per barrel of beer. The plan, paired with a waterways appropriation of 50 million, sparks debate as beer drinkers question the effect on price. Estimates show about 490 million barrels consumed annually, raising further concerns.
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After the Ducks Prom: Wild Duck Hunting and Shotgun Debate
A fragmented New York letter discusses duck hunting lore and shotgun use. It covers lead shot amounts carried by ducks, the dangers of fishy tastes in wild duck flesh, and a hunter named Sol Swanson who prefers rifles over shotguns. It notes how hunters estimate duck altitude and timing to improve shots and quotes local perspectives on fair chase and humane methods.
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Fire-eater or pre-eater in heated exchange
In dialogue about Col Bragg the speakers debate a label for his rhetoric. One man calls him a fire-eater, while the other argues he is a pre-eater for constantly uttering extreme words. The exchange hinges on perception of Bragg’s language.
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