Sharp talk in House as Bitzgerald lauds Taft
The House met for about an hour with lively remarks. Kuestermann of Wisconsin defended his ties to shipping, denouncing accusations of German interests and criticizing a proposed registry bill for foreign ships. Fitzgerald praised Taft while roiling Roosevelt’s administration, and Witzgerald pressed to block a clerk appointment. The session adjourned amid clashes over printing the White Slave document and other routine measures.
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Congress Condensed Delivers Busy Senate and House Update
A compressed report shows Senator Rasner urging President Idalaza of Alearaxwa to seize the moment and bring him to the Senate for a debate on American eftneps. Cummins pushes a radical restructuring while nominations move slowly. adjournment follows a brief session amid attacks on a pamphlet and tariff tensions.
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District of Columbia urged to join Morrill act benefits
Justice Harlan led a Washington delegation before House agriculture committees urging passage of Representative Boutell’s bill to include DC among Morrill act beneficiaries. President Needham and university officials argued DC colleges lack funds for agricultural and mechanical courses. Harlan pressed for equitable treatment with Hawaii and Porto Rico. A Calhoun statue was placed on the pedestal in Statuary Hall for unveiling later.
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The Reed Rules Controversy in Congress
A historical analysis of the Reed rules battle in the U.S. House from 1890s through early 1900s. It covers Thomas B Reed's rise, the ousting of Democrats, quorum battles, and the shift to a powerful majority machine shaping party discipline and legislative flow.
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Tomorrow THE AMERICAN CONGRESS XI Speaker Cannon Career
A compact portrait traces Samuel B. Cannon’s political rise and tenure in the U S House, highlighting key roles, influence on debates, and glimpses of legislative strategy shaping his long congressional career.
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Fourth Term for Palmer Nomination to Senate Reappointment
S Marshal of the District of Columbia Aulick Palmer is nominated to a new term, extending his service to sixteen years in the role after twelve already served. The batch includes William Mills as New Mexico governor candidate and William Pope for chief justice of the Territory, with several others slated for immigration commissioners and federal posts. Confirmation notices list Franklin Jamesson, Edwin Curtin, and others for various federal duties.
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Reformers Hear On Inter State Gambling Bill In Senate Hearing
A reform conclave in Washington plans a hearing on Senator Burkett’s bill to ban interstate gambling by telegraph. Henry W. Blair will argue for the bill while Reform associations from 29 states send representatives. Clergymen Tufts Miller Greer Batten and Henry Brolaski partner in the case as Mexico gambling concession links loom. The Sima Dil measure advances to a House hearing next week before the judiciary committee.
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Deny Lobby Rumor From Railway Officials
Railway officials deny a circulating report that railways plan to form a powerful Washington lobby to influence legislation. Vice President Miller of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line says no bureau for lobby wars exists and no such arrangement is believed to be in place. Other railway officials across the country echo the denial, stating there is no foundation for the rumor.
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