Progressive Leader Forces Tariff Fight In Senate
The opening salvo of the short session pits Cummins against regulars over a rules amendment linked to tariff schedules. Hale objects to sweeping changes while Cummins withdraws then plans to reoffer. Progressives back the President on tariff board expansion as senators introduce land, rail and canal toll measures. The Senate adjourned after a brief session with the claims bill next.
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Cummins
Republican Party
Senate
Cumming
Cummings
Male
Flahnt
New Senators Assigned to Committees in Congress
The Democratic steering committee named Senator Swanson to the industrial arts and expositions panel and Swanson to public buildings and grounds, while Newlands as Western candidate and senators Martin, Overman, Stone, Terill, and Thorton received seats on appropriations, finance, post offices, coast surveys, and naval affairs among others. The move assigns Swanson to multiple panels. Thorton takes naval affairs and public health responsibilities amid a broader committee reshuffle.
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Daniel
New Orleans
Congress
Newlands
Martin
Virginia
Overman
North Carolina
Stone
Missouri
Terill
Georgia
University of the United
Cannon Makes Assignments In House After Elections
Speaker Cannon announced a slate of committee changes including new and prior members filling vacancies from deaths and retirements. Iowa Representative Dawson joins appropriations to replace Brownlow of Tennessee who died. North Carolina’s Morehead moves to merchant marine and fisheries. Massachusetts Democrat Mitchell takes Tirrell’s Judiciary seat. Tennessee’s Massey shifts to claims and coinage, weights and measures. All are outgoing from the current Congress to avoid future embarrassment to the incoming Democratic House.
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Dawson
Iowa
Brownlow
Tennessee
Morehead
North Carolina
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Mitchell
Massachusetts
Tirrell
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Delaware
Supreme Court
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Heald
Edward G. Bradford
Federal District Court of
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Congress
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Saii
Slofn
Arizona
Representative Bates
Bates
Slemp
Virginia
Joseph Curcie
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Cannon Gravely
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Weeks
Mr. Weeks
Federal college for agriculture in District of Columbia bill
A bill introduced by Mr. Galinger proposes a Federal college for agriculture and the mechanic arts in Washington DC. It would be funded by extending Morrill Act benefits and using 30,000 acres per state to support site purchase and buildings with an appropriation of 1 08 000 dollars.
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Mechanic
District of Columbia
Gal- Inger
Congress
Senate Debates Pension Bills and Canal Tolls
The report of the Ballager Pinchot committee was subcalved with many private pension measures near. Frye introduced a bill to tolls on Papsm a Canal charged against American ships to be paid from the Treasury. Cummius proposed an amend ment but objected by Hala. The omnibus claim bill will be the day’s order, Senate meets at noon. The Indian appropriation bill carries 4,186,985 dollars. The House adjourned at 5:19 pm to meet at noon today.
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Cannon
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Durio
Fletcher
Florida
Taft
Ballinger
Glavis
Illinois Lawmaker Denies Paying Bribe in Lorimer Case
State Representative Robert L Wilson testified before a Senate subcommittee denying any money or valuables were given to legislators to influence the Lorimer campaign for U S senator. He recalled a June 1909 trip to St Louis for a Browne banquet plan, not payoffs, and described health setbacks and travel after his testimony. The committee aims to draft its report within two weeks.
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General Assembly
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William Lorimer
United States
Wilson
Senate
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Chicago Tribune
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Hanecy
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St Louis
Shepard
Beckemeyer
Beckemeayer
Chicago
Detroit
Thomas
Toronto
Senator Frazier
Wison
Sulzer Attacks Tariff With Meat Repeal Bill
Representative Sulzer opened the session with a bill to repeal the tariff on meats and cattle. He plans frequent proposals to reduce tariffs on various schedules while arguing that meat prices abroad prove meats should be cheaper at home, noting foreign meat costs in London are 8 to 15 cents per pound lower.
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Sulzer
Payne
London
United States
Brownsville Riot Court Report Submitted by Senate
The final gun in the Brownsville riots of 1906 was fired as the military court of inquiry report, ordered by the Senate, was submitted and ordered printed. The inquiry held troops accused of shooting up the Texas town in the days of the riot.
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Brownsville
Texas
Military Court of Inquiry
Senate
Soldiers' Homes Well Managed Report to Congress
Inspector General W. Eidswell reports all 31 federal aided state homes for disabled volunteers and sailors are well run and meeting requirements, per a Congress transmitted memo yesterday.
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Congress
W. Eidswell
First Tariff Bill in Measure Before the House
Western Representative Len I Teot of Wisconsin introduces the first tariff commission bill of the session. It would create five presidentially appointed commissioners with ten year terms and varied qualifications. The panel could hold public hearings but secrecy would apply unless Congress desires otherwise.
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Congress
Leni Teot
Wisconsin
Ttia
Commission
District DC Legislation Stalls Over Time and Special Days
The House District of Columbia committee debated Smiths effort for a special District day before holidays, facing opposition from Tawney and Mann. With 38 bills on the calendar, leaders urge extended time or special days to advance District measures, fearing night sessions may reduce turnout and derail key bills. Olcott proposed amending District code by placing District citizenship as a quarter of trustees’ requirements. Sheppard introduced a 1-cent postage bill set to take effect July 1, 1911, lowering drop-letter rates from 2 cents.
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District of Columbia
Smith
Tawney and
Mann
House
Olcott
Sheppard
Texas
Thornton Named in Joint Session Louisiana Senator Elected
In Baton Rouge the legislature met in joint session to elect Judge J. R. Thornton of Rapides Parish as United States senator to succeed the late Senator McEnery. Thornton will depart for Washington soon. Senator Owen of Oklahoma introduced a bill mandating advertisers to clearly mark content as advertisements with heavy penalties for noncompliance.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
J. R. Thornton
Rapides Parish
United States
Senator McEnery
Washington
Owen
Oklahoma
Senate
Senate committees back treaty with Mexico for arbitration
Senate foreign relations committees yesterday voted to recommend approval of the United States Mexico treaty. The accord settles the Chamizal zone dispute at El Paso Texas by submitting the matter to arbitration.
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Senate Committees On Foreign Relations
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United States
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Lat el Paso
Tex
Gen George B Johnstone Dead in Tuscaloosa
Gen George B Johnstone died at his Tuscaloosa home aged 78. A Civil Service Commission member appointed by President Roosevelt, he was one of the last surviving Civil War generals. Born in Fullabero, N G, he moved to Alabama in 1874 and rose from lieutenant to brigadier general, serving in numerous battles and being wounded several times. After the war he practiced law.
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District in Congress and local district road plans
Mr Gallinger introduced a bill to create a Federal College in the District for agriculture and mechanical arts. He also proposed widening a northeast street corridor and setting a 6 percent interest rate on overdue general taxes before mid 1990s, with a parity to prior penalties. The District committee opened the new session with a stance against new laws without guaranteed time for district business and Representative Olcott filed a District code amendment.
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Ballinger Vindicated in Ballinger-Pinchot Report
The majority report to Congress praises Secretary Ballinger as honest and faithful, while Democrats and one insurgent urge referring Cunningham coal land claims to court. The committee backs lease of Alaska coal lands with long term royalties, opposes sale, and criticizes Glavis.
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Taft
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Supreme Court picks shift as Taft weighs names
Reports say Charles E Hughes likely to be chief justice with William Hook and Joseph R Lamar possible associates. Insurgents seek a full list for court and commerce court picks while Taft weighs Lane Prouty replacements and falls short of finalizing decisions.
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Young American Engineer Pittman Rescued After Nicaragua Ordeal
William Pittman a 27 year old American engineer arrived in New York aboard the Alliance from Colon. He endured capture by Madriz forces after being wounded by a mine near Bluefields and was starved in a Managua cell before relief by Jose Olivares and Estrada forces. He later worked on the Panama Canal and in other continents, returning home to East Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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