Increase in House Salaries and Library Abolitions Bill
A legislative appropriation bill reported to the House plans raises member clerical pay from 1200 to 1500 a year and requires certification of payments to clerks. It also abolishes department libraries with transfers to the Library of Congress or district libraries, and provides for higher salaries for several officials and new staff in the Senate, House, and executive departments.
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Littauer
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Bey
Free Public Library
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Stillings
Andy” Smith
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Patent Office
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More Pay for Members in Historic Congressional Debate
The House weighs elevating member pay from 5000 to 7500 as M r Littauer offers an amendment. Several New England Republicans may add a proviso barring members from employment with public service corporations to prevent influence peddling. Supporters claim no protests from constituents. opponents are described as potential demagogues. Rep Kahn of California plans a New York talk on the Japanese situation at a Credits Association banquet in December.
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House
Congress
Littauer
New England
Senate
Rep
Kahn
New York
Californa
California
The
Credits Association
M Imbers
Congress Condenses The Wilson Interstate Commerce Bill
The House passed a bill repealing part of the Wilson interstate commerce law allowing states to set rules for convict made goods and competition with free goods. A national game preserve was created in the Olympic Mountains in Washington. After appro priations for legislative, executive, and junior budgets, the House adjourned until Monday noon. The Senate was not in session.
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Wastleston
Champ Clara
Cannon
Cooper
Committee On Insular Affairs
Mx Glark
House
Olympic Forest Reserve
Washington
Mountaina Vie Bi
Mondeil
Wyoming
Supreme Court
Lacey
Iowa
Pacific
Serena Payne
Appropriations Committee
Mn Bingham
Penanyvania
2-Cent Fare Bill Aimed By Mann Before Interstate
Representative James R. Mann of Illinois told the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce yesterday he would draft a law forcing railroads to carry passengers at 12 seats per mile. He opposed the Sherman bill for mileage books at 3 cents per mile and said he would seek a broader rate applicable to all passengers, noting constitutional challenges for western roads and higher maintenance costs.
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James R. Mann
Ilnois
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Mann
Mark Twain Day Orator Seeks Copyright Extension Bill
In the Library of Congress, Samuel L. Clemens leads a gathering of literary, musical, and artistic figures before the Joint Copyright Committee. He argues for extending copyright life to fifty years after death, to benefit his daughters, while praising the bill that protects authors, musicians, and artists. The hearing continues.
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Yestersday
Samuel L. Clemens
Joint
Committee On Copyright
Senate
House
Mark Twain
John Philip Sousa
Frank W. Millett
Edward Everett Hale
William Dean Howells
Albert Bigetow Paine
Victor Herbert
Thomas Nelson Page
Clemens
United States
Sulzer Introduces tonnage bill for upbuilding merchant marine
Representative Sulzer of New York introduces a ship tonnage bill to aid the American merchant marine without subsidies. The plan imposes a tonnage tax discriminating in favor of American ships and against foreign built vessels. Sulzer contrasts it with Gallinger’s subsidy plan, noting foreign owners would pay extra tax on imports.
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New York
Gallinger
Prison Goods Barred Hunt Bill Passes the House
Union labor secured a sweeping victory as the Hunt bill restricting competition between convict and free labor passed the House by a 395 to 3 vote. It nullifies the interstate commerce law that blocked states from banning convict-made goods, restoring state authority to prohibit prison products. The debate highlighted broader fights over labor, sovereignty, and federal oversight amid routine procedural maneuvers and a late session adjournment.
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Wilson
Sherley
Kentucky
Vreeland
New York
Gaines
Tennessee
Henry
Texas
Grosvenor
Ohio
Gardner
New Jersey
Cooper
Committee Insulate Affairs
Porto Rico
House
Clark
Woodruff Called Boss by New Yorkers at Willard
Timothy L Woodruff former New York lieutenant governor and Republican State chairman arrived in Washington at the Willard Hotel surrounded by New Yorkers who hailed him as Tess. He dismissed the label saying he is no boss and notes he aims to attend the Gridiron dinner and return to New York Monday. He expects Gov elect Hughes to join him for a White House visit and plans to discuss a U S judge for the Eastern District of New York with the President. He cites several candidates but won’t guess the final choice.
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New York
Republican State Committee
Washington
New Willard
Tess
New Yrk
Hughes
White House
Doorkeeper Lyon Announces Re election Bid in Sixtieth Congress
Doorkeeper Lyon the first official in the House to run again for the Sixtieth Congress after consult with Representative Sherman. He will seek re election with New York State caucus support and faces Rainey from Nitrota who has DOJ appeal to present evidence about the matcd trust. Hughes names Robert H Fuller private secretary. Cardinal Gotti in Rome distributes awards to American students abroad with many medals won.
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House of Representatives
Sherman
New York State
Hughes
Worhington
New York
Ioy
Nis
Robert H. Fuller
Albany
Rome
Cardinal Gotti
Propaganda
Congress Battles Over Spelling Reform In Documents
A House committee debate centered on President Roosevelt's simplified spelling order for government documents. Mr Gillett opposed the reform, arguing the old style should prevail despite pressure from the president's program. The committee ultimately overruled him, though tensions and questions about practicality remained.
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Appropriations Committee
Gillett
Massachusetts
United States
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Ilinois
Joint Committee On Printing
Perkins
New York
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Panama Canal Bid Opening Delayed To January Twelfth
The Isthmian Canal Commission postponed the bid opening for the canal’s completion from December 12 to January 12. Changes urged by prospective bidders invert certain contract clauses for greater protections, including reducing the bond from 3 million to 2 million dollars and adjustments to wage cost contingencies.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
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Panama
New York
Washington
Shonts
Hil Associates
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Engineering Committee
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Townsend bill to empower arbitral commission hearing
Representatives of capital and labor will appear before the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce next Friday for a hearing on the Townsend bill. The measure would empower the President to appoint an arbitration commission to settle labor disputes and continue the existing policy of appointing a commission to resolve coal strike issues. It would authorize a seven member panel to investigate and rule on disputes delaying United States mafia or Interstate traffic.
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House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Bette
United States
Lumber Trust Prompted to Probe Gentlemen’s Agreement
Senate debate centers on a timber price surge blamed on a loose network of associations led by major producing states. Officials note no formal trust documents exist while prices rise and farmers complain of higher costs. Senator Kittredge urges Commerce and Labor inquiry into methods and impacts across Michigan Wisconsin Washington Oregon Arkansas and Georgia among others.
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la Follette
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Governor Higgins Criticizes New York Campaign Strategy
A Washington Post report from New York on December 7 notes Gov. Higgins during Christmas shopping criticized the recent state campaign management. He praised renomination and denounced personality politics while predicting a strong Hughes administration and suggesting Democratic officers may share responsibility with the governor-elect.
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Washington Post
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