Congress Deliberates Roosevelt Message Read in Both Chambers
The printed Roosevelt annual message was read in the Senate and House, prompting applause for its public policy focus. It urges limits on extravagance, supports employer liability and railroad safety, and condemns improper labor wage practices. Bills aligned with recommendations followed, with swift House action and adjournment after the reading.
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Lawmakers push gold reserve bill and public building plans
Representative Hill of Connecticut introduces a bill to redeem silver certificates in gold, requiring a $1000000 gold reserve and Treasury bonds, with Treasury duties to fund the effort. Other actions include a pension bill for widows of Union soldiers and calls to print Jefferson Bible copies, while House committees weigh public building legislation amid mixed leadership opinions.
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Congress Condensed Senate and House Sessions
Yesterday the Senate devoted time to reading President Roosevelt's annual message and a brief executive session for nominations. The Senate will meet at noon today. In the House the message was read and adjournment taken to noon today.
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Honolulu “clean port” effort joins Hawaii estimates
Hawaii estimates sent to Congress include dredging Honolulu Harbor 260000 and a 1000000 federal building request for Honolulu with 178222 refunds to the Territory and 100000 for Hilo. Letters from local chambers urge disease proofing and fair use of federal receipts for Territory improvements.
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Million-dollar rifle practice bill advances in House
War Department matters prompt Rep Hull to introduce a bill for a 1 million dollar annual appropriation to promote rifle practice. Acting Secretary Oliver urges favorable congressional action and letters are sent to officials detailing proposed funding and required inspections under the Secretary of War.
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Senate joint resolution on railway exhibit site and permits
In the Senate a joint resolution authorizes the Secretary of War to grant permits for the American Railway Appliance Exhibition. It directs use of the Monument Lot for a railway exhibit during the International Railway Congress. District Commissioners may allow gas, steam, and electricity sections and to construct tracks on specified streets. A similar House measure by Representative Merrell. Senator Gallinger to introduce. Also: a Senate bill to require office escapes in tenement and apartment buildings in the District.
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House Appropriations Panel Reports FY Budget Plan
The House Committee on Appropriations will today report the legislative and judicial appropriation bill totaling about 20,001,000. Chairman Tawney plans a meeting of the Industrial Arts and Expositions panel to advance Maynard’s Jamestown celebration bill with a 5,000 appropriation. A Subcommittee on Post Offices will begin work on the post office budget and seek guidance from the Postmaster General. The Indian Affairs Committee will start work on the Indian appropriation bill this week.
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More Money for Clerk Hire Askeld
The Civil Service Commission sent to the House a request for an appropriation to hire extra clerks due to Panama Canal Commission under civil service. Funds planned include two examiners at 2 dollars, two clerks at 1800 dollars, four clerks at 1600 dollars, and 1000 dollars for traveling expenses.
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Tinuss District Committee Sets Hearing On Crossstown Rail Measure
The Tinuss District Committee will meet for its first session to fix a hearing date on the proposed Crossstown street railway measure. Representatives from Creat Rats and Old Dentinton Camnming will be notified as the committee works to advance its agenda. Provision for a new minister is also discussed, with a request to Congress for a plenipotentiary envoy and related salaries.
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Shake-up on Isthmus Canal Visitors Back
Representative Shackleford of Missouri pushes for an inquiry into the Panama Railroad and related steamship lines while lawmakers returning from the Isthmus signal support for sweeping changes. They favor reducing the Canal Commission from nine to three, placing management on the Isthmus, and ending salaries for off site members.
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Kittredge Pushes Sea Level Panama Canal Plan
Senator A B Kittredge urges a sea level Interoceanic canal and plans to introduce a resolution to empower the Panama Canal Commission to build it. He cites discussions with John F Wallace and belief that feasibility exists despite engineering challenges and notes current law may already allow action with Congress changing plans if needed.
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Panama Ratifies Pact Amid Canal Landings Deal
Supplemental agreement signed this morning by Secretary Taft President Amador and Foreign Minister Guardia limits canal port landings to shipments with Panamoa consular invoices after December 12. Taft praised Panama’s leaders, thanked counsel Cromwell, and noted civil authority over the canal, with Taft departing for Jamaica after inspections. Colon reports praise from merchants as laborers arrive for railroad work.
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Representation in South Will Offer Bill on Reduced Seats
Senator Platt of New York to introduce a bill from a Republican club reducing state representation based on male voting population. The plan targets Southern states but would affect Northern states like Massachusetts. A House talk with President Roosevelt is planned, while backers claim nonpartisan intent. Carrying Medora votes to Washington costs 2500 dollars per Secretary Shaw estimate.
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Not Interested Man Ends Talk In Office Visit
A man enters an office, sits close and speaks harshly before being cut off with a firm refusal. The encounter centers on an unwanted business proposition and the caller’s insistence. No harm reported and no further action noted.
Sozodont Described as Breath Freshener and Purifier
The text extols Sozodont as essential for clean breath, claiming it deodorizes and purifies mouth areas, leaving a fresh feel. It presents forms including liquid and powder.
Talks With And About Members In Capitol Scene
Long session chatter covers Williams support for the President in Democratic alignment and tariff revision, a Nashville Republican mentions a designating rate bill, Gov. Frazier tours statues with Sevier and Jackson chosen for Tennessee. A Virginia visitor shouts in a gallery, amid Roosevelt daisy craze quip and misfiled copies of the President's message pages provoke jokes.
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Owens Arrives With Testimony Aimed at Smoot
John D. Owens of Salt Lake City arrives in Philadelphia with voluminous testimony on Senator Smoot. He plans to present witnesses including Rev. Dr. Samuel Wishard to the Senate committee investigating Smoot. Owens claims inside knowledge of the Mormon leadership and will address the matter next Tuesday at a New York Avenue church. A 20‑woman delegation from the WW convention meets President Roosevelt and will press for action on the army canteen and Smoot. The inquiry begins next Tuesday.
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Postmasters Appointed Across Several States
The fourth class postmasters appointed yesterday include Greenwich New Jersey Emma Carney East Setauket New York William Bryant Madawaska Crosland Morris Belsena Mills George Lees Drummond Walter Hull Waukesha Ross Curry Blackwater Virginia Robert Blessing Higgins B E Schuyler Mallory J C Barrish Virginia names appear among appointments across New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and Virginia with several towns listed and corresponding postmaster choices.
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Waukesha
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Virginia
Senate Plans Statehood Legislation Amid Deliberations
The Senate met in Hale's Capitol room to discuss urgent bills including tariff revisions and statehood measures. Senators Hale Aldrich Alison Pratt and Apgotter attended, with talk of delaying debates about statehood and possible creation of two new states in the far Southwest. The session also included oath rituals for new members and a partial report on Merchant Marine Commission activities, followed by an executive session and adjournment at 2 20 p m.
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Allowances on Claims Reported by Court of Claims
The annual clerk of the Court of Claims report to the House notes an allowance of 14 276 dollars on a Phonenix Tron Company claim for structural work on the Government Printing Office. A penalty of 20 000 dollars was imposed on the company for delivery issues. D B Hess & Co. contractors on the Washington post office were allowed 9365 dollars, with a 16 600 dollars claim for recovery of a penalty. Hood's Sarsaparilla is mentioned in a closing, promotional vein.
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