Inheritance tax measure passes DC House with amendments
After hours of debate the House approved a district inheritance tax bill imposing 5 percent on bequests over 3000 to 9000 and 5 percent on amounts above 40000 with graduated rates for smaller legacies. Lineal heirs are exempt up to 10000. Absentees delayed action but bill passed 83 to 10 with no opposition.
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Lta
Hneal
Mier
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Smith
Representaive Mann
TiHnola
Cannon
Os ‘Tinle Joe
Kelfer
Penelon
Manns
District bills seek new permanent public service commission
District commissioners would gain powers to regulate rates and efficiency of railroad streetcar telegraph telephone gas and electric utilities. The measure places authority in a new District public service commission with power to approve capital raises and bonds and to enforce tax sales and deeds. Also funds to buy Lincoln relics and to fireproof and park the Oldroyd collection site. A Benton Street extension bill was also introduced.
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Northeast Washington group opposes Taft utilities plan
The Northeast Washington Citizens' Association adopted resolutions opposing President Taft's proposal to place public service utilities under District commissioners. They rejected a paragraph criticizing the commission's personnel. W S Branson said men trained in military life never make satisfactory civilian officers. Two commissioners were named as unsatisfactory.
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Texas for Champ Clark for Speakership
Texas backed Champ Clark for Speaker of the sixty second Congress with seven state endorsements including Kentucky Missouri Illinois Georgia Arkansas and Tennessee The Virginia delegation remained silent Hay of Virginia opposed the Missouri candidate unless he backs a committee of committees.
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Georgia
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White Heads Bench Appointment Sparks Nomination Debate
The Senate moves on Chief Justice confirmation with White’s elev ation drawing praise from colleagues and Louisiana delegation. Progressives vow strict scrutiny of the new Court of Commerce nominees while rail policy advocates Meyer and McChord gain favor for federal railroad control.
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Taft
Arthur Denison
Michigan
Balthador H Meyer
Wisconsin
C C. McChord
Kentucky
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Clark
Clements
Lane
Congress Condensed Senate and House in Brief
The Post notes judicial nominations sent to the Senate without reference. Justice White confirmed as Chief Justice. An omnibus claims bill, taxes, and Rockefeller Foundation measures arise. Aldrich backs a permanent tariff committee plan. Cummins to speak on Senate rule changes. The House considers an inheritance tax for DC and introduces a $103,638,000 pension bill. adjournment set for noon.
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District bills introduced in Congress and Senate actions
Bills introduced by multiple senators cover tax deed enforcement and tax sale foreclosures in the District of Columbia. Gallinger seeks clear title for overdue taxes and authority to assess water mains and sewers in undeveloped property. Fort Drive name change to Irving Street and Burkett proposes minimum pressman pay. Wetmore aims to accept a 20000 bequest to Hubbard collection fund and fund growth. Smith and Grant introduce public service commission powers and street extensions in northwest DC.
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Wetmore
United States
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Gardiner Green Hubbard
Congressional Library
Hearing on third degree practices resumes in Senate
Washington police officers G H Armstrong faces testimony as three officers expected to speak this morning. William W Weaver testifies he was struck on the head dragged from his home and kicked while on the sidewalk. Harney reports Armstrong claimed Weaver attacked him with a knife. a penknife and scissors were found near Mrs Harney’s bed.
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G. H Armstrong
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New Consuls Named For Worldwide Posts
Consular appointments were sent to the Senate detailing six new postings. William W Handsley of New York is assigned to Naples Italy, Carl Batley Hurst of DC to Lyons France, Lee Jeens of Michigan to Florence, Traty Marion Letcher of Georgia to Chihuahua Mexico, Hunter Sharp of North Carolina to Belfast Ireland, and Edward D Winelow of Illinois to Plauen.
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New York
Naples
Italy
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Lyons
France
Lee Jeens
Michigan
Florence, Traty
Marion Letcher
Georgia
Chihuahua
Mexico
Hunter Sharp
North Carolina
Belfast
Ireland
Edward D Winelow
Illinois
Plauen
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Lorimer Cleared by Senate Subcommittee Vote
Unanimous subcommittee findings say no direct bribery evidence against Senator Lorimer of Illinois. Full Senate lawyers to rule on technical points. likely to retain seat. Subcommittee meeting in executive session, report pending full committee decision.
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Senate
Senate Committee
Lorimer
Milneis
Chicago
Washington
Thornton Inducted to Senate as McEnery’s Successor
John R. H. Thornton, succeeding Senator McEnery of Louisiana, was sworn in yesterday with Senator Foster guiding him. The new senator joins committees on canals, fisheries, Mississippi River, naval affairs, private land claims, and public health and public lands. Current Democratic shifts place Bacon to private land claims, Bailey to woman suffrage, Simmons to engrossed bills, Foster as transportation of meat products chair, Overman to revolutionary claims, and Clarke of Arkansas to the disposition of useless papers.
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Bacon
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Committee On Revolutionary Claims
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Arkansas
Pension appropriation bill carries 153 million
The pension appropriation measure totaling 153 million dollars was reported to the House by Representative J Warren Keifer of Ohio. It includes pensions 153,000,000. examining surgeons 200,000. agents 72,000. clerk hire 385,000. The report notes pensions paid since foundation total 4,078,006.57 and there are 921,083 beneficiaries on the rolls.
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J Warren Keifer
Ohio
Appropriations Committee
Kelfer
Rockefeller Foundation Bill Amended in Senate
Senator Gallinger introduced several elaborate amendments to the Rockefeller Foundation bill. The measures suggest a federal charter for the foundation with a restricted property value of 100 million dollars and a provision that Congress may distribute the assets after 100 years. A concurrent resolution from Washington state asks Congress to convene a constitutional convention to ban polygamy and enable full enforcement of the law.
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House Committee On Judiciary
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United States
Ohio Republican intrigue stirs as Harding meets in Washington
In Washington last night Harding drew mixed cheers from Republicans and Democrats while pressing Ohio politics, questioning Pomerene's fit for Senate and signaling possible continued support in the campaign against Harmon. White House activity indicated strong interest in Ohio leadership and a push to keep a favored figure in national politics.
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Taft
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Aldrich Promises Favorable Tariff Commission Report
In open Senate debate Senator Aldrich affirmed the finance committee will report favorably on creating a permanent tariff commission before the session ends. Senator Beveridge pressed for early action, while Cummins plans a rules amendment to shift tariff consideration to schedules and remove need for presidential signature.
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Senate greets Fairbanks on Senate floor visit
Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana and former Vice President made an informal visit to the Senate floor yesterday. It was his first trip back since leaving the presiding officer’s chair on March 4, 1909. Senators crowded to greet him as business proceeded with some difficulty. Frye, president pro tempore, urged decorum while Fairbanks toured his former office and greeted friends and Senate staff.
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Lodge Asked to Speak in Boston Mass
Boston December 12 State legislative leaders asked Senator Henry Cabot Lodge to come to Boston before the legislature opens and address a public mass meeting on the election of a United States senator The request was sent from President Allen T Treadway of the Senate Speaker Joseph Walker of the house and other members Lodge seeks reelection in March facing opposition from Representative Butler Ames of Lowell and Eugene N Foss the Democratic governor elect.
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Cohalan Emerges as Likely NY Senator Candidate
In New York on December 12, Daniel F. Cohalan was named as a probable contender to succeed Chauncey M. Depew in the U.S. Senate. The push to win Gov-elect Dix’s support for Edward M. Shepard waned as Dix avoided discussion and Tammany influence hardened against Shepard. Cohalan, the wigwam grand sachem and Murphy ally, was seen as a potential supporter for the party’s Senate bid, though some say he may prefer practicing law and not spare time for a Senate run.
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Dix
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John D Crimmins
Shepard
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Murphy
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Baldwin Not To Meet T o Wil Stay Away From New Haven
New Haven Conn Dec 12 Gov elect Simeon Baldwin will not attend the chamber of commerce dinner where former President Roosevelt will be guest of honor. Rep Joel Cook of Pennsylvania lies semicomatose in his Congress Hall apartment but is reported stronger and may be moved to his Philadelphia home if condition worsens. Cook suffered a stroke of apoplexy.
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Motor Trade Notes from Washington and Pittsburgh Visit
I M Stoddard of Cook Stoddard returned from New York. F Chichester becomes Missouri distributing agent for Walleys Overland. Luttrell Co received two Peckard 18 limousines for Christmas. W Seibling of Goodyear in city reviewing local fuel situation. Buick unloaded a carload of Buick Bugs. Walter White of White Automobile Co left for Cleveland. Abbott-Detroit Bulldog still underway on its 109000 mile trip with over a quarter completed westward. Pennsylvania will change owners license plates due to dealer tag confusion. 1911 owners plates to have yellow background with black letters and Keystone emblem. Dealers plates show large X in front of number.
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