Tawney Censured As War Readiness Debate Heats Up
In a fiery exchange Representative Tawney was accused of dodging war readiness while McLachlan and Hobson attacked alleged collusion in Congress and pressed for a square deal for troops. The debate also touched on Panama Canal fortifications and Navy spending with Secretary Meyer under scrutiny. Dickinson report status remains unsettled as of last night.
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Tawney
Panama Canal
Meyer
Fitzgerald
Delaware
North Dakota
Dickinson
Senate Divides 27 to 27 On Proposed Direct Election Plan
Congress condensed reports a 27 to 27 Senate vote on Bristow motion to exclude a spurious claim. Judiciary Committee favored a convention amendment for direct election of senators by the people. House planned meeting at noon and urgent deficiency bill carrying 960 dollars was reported. Holiday adjournment set from December 21 to January 6.
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For Committee
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House
District measures ease church height and fund road widening
In Congress district actions, Bilia seeks relief for St Matthew's Church from height limits, allowing 95 feet above curb level. A plan to buy triangular lot A in Ingleside for up to 3600 to widen Park Road. A memorial from the Daughters of the American Revolution protests a proposed reformatory near Mount Vernon.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Mount Vernon
Navy Secretary Says War Scarcity Not Expected in His Lifetime
Secretary Meyer of the Navy Department told the House Committee on Naval Affairs that he does not anticipate any war within his lifetime, sparking a cautious view on current war scarcity and future military needs.
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
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Navy Department
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Bristow Loses Tie Vote Amid Absent Vice President
In a rare Senate tie over French spoliation claims, Vice President absent, Bristow’s motion to exclude the claims failed 27 to 27. The debate featured sharp exchanges over vote buying and the bill’s framing, with Crawford and Burnham voicing support and Bristow asserting political manipulation. The measure remained under consideration as the Senate adjourned after a motion to recommit failed.
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House of Representatives
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Kansas
Burn |Eham
Crawford
Court of Claims
Again Favors La Follette in Postmaster Nomination
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of William A. Devine to be postmaster at Madigan, La Follette home state. La Follette urged the recommendation after Postmaster Keyes died, marking a second patronage move in a week. Other nominations included consuls general Hollis and Hollis, plus consuls Cunningham Dennison Stewart for Bombay, Dunedin, and Durban.
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Wisconsin
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Turkey
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Beth Dakota
Constantinople
Edwin 3. Cunningham
Tennessee
Bombay
India
E. H. Dennison
Ohio
Dundea
Scotland
Nathanie B. Stewart
Georgia
Durban
Natak
Bill to Pension Clerks At Sixty Six Age Cap
Senator Curtis of Kansas to introduce a bill by request for retirement of all government clerks over 66 at 500 dollars monthly. Statement notes savings from pension and salary costs if 65 plus clerks are retired and replaced by younger workers, with a potential net annual saving of about 600000 dollars.
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Kansas
Curtis
Protest Against Reformatory Near Mount Vernon
A protest introduced to the Senate by Mr. du Pont opposes a reformatory near Mount Vernon. The Daughters of the American Revolution submitted the protest and a resolution asking District officials about site size and proximity. The measure was laid on the table for later consideration as Congress prepares Christmas recess beginning next Wednesday noon.
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Mount Vernon
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Congress
New Senator from Louisiana J R Thornton
J R Thornton the new Louisiana senator has been a parish judge and a practicing attorney at the time of his election. A boyhood friend of Chief Justice White, they were born in adjacent parishes and both served in the Confederate forces as POWs. Thornton was appointed in September by Gov Sanders to fill the McEnery vacancy and won 106 of 157 votes in an extra session among seven candidates. He is devoted to his public duties.
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Dayton
Ohio
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Tom Cogan
Cincinnati
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California
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White House staff restructured under new bill
Secretary to the President C. D. Norton pushed a reform to readjust White House staffing. The legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation bill authorizes new permanent posts including an executive clerk at 5000, chief clerk at 4000, an appointment clerk at 3500, a recording clerk at 2500, two executive stenographers at 2500, an accounting clerk at 2500, and two correspondents at 2200. Nine current staffers will be dropped, with Norton seeking reassignments. The assistant secretary title is eliminated in the bill.
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Hanly Attacks Ohio Senate Contest in Kent Debate
The Hanly Pomerene debate in Kent, Ohio, prompted sharp cross accusations as Hanly denounced what he called a malicious newspaper league while Pomerene urged a non corporate man as the next senator. Party leaders vow to prevent intra party division as the contest nears.
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Washington Post
Kent
Edward W. Hanly
Dayton
Alice Pomerene
Canton
United States
Hanly
Pomerone
Pomierene
Buckeye
Pomerene
Favors Snow Removal Bill Passed by Senate District
The Senate District committee moved a favorable report on the Dumingham snow removal bill after considering its provisions. Changes will be made before final drafting. The bill would require occupiers or those in charge of property to remove snow, not owners. The measure, once completed, will be reported to the Senate for passage.
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Senate District Committee
Senate
Young announces senate candidacy from Waterloo
Des Moines reports that W A Young of Waterloo formally announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Lafayette Young. Local observers note the move as a potential scramble of Iowa political dynamics with Young seeking support across party lines.
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Waterloo
United States Senate
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Sneapernte
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Views on House Speakership and Committee Selection
Clark argues for Democratic unity and outlines preferences for how House committees should be chosen, favoring election by the full House and cautioning against concentrating power. He notes Republican efforts to harmonize tariff reform plans and ongoing debates over a tariff commission and committee access to corporate papers.
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Lenroot
Wisconsin
2Nd Good
Iowa
Baldwin and fellow politicians stir Washington in July chatter
In Washington and at his Connecticut tavern Governor Baldwin drew praise from Yale lawyers for a storied career on the state Supreme Court and as founder of the American Bar Association. West Virginia coal politics also buzzed about Tierney McGraw and Watson amid a crowded Senate race debate among Democratic leaders and coal barons.
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Supreme
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American Bar Association
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Alsa
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Commonwealth
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House Appropriations Bill Advances Urgent Deficiency Measure
The House appropriations committee reported an urgent deficiency bill carrying 950000 to fund government expenses for the current fiscal year. Major items include 550000 for dry dock work at the New York Navy Yard, 17500 for salaries and 1590 per judge for five new commerce court judges, and 34000 for the court’s first half year. Alaska mineral resources get 100000. Senate privileges committee to receive Lorimer bribery case report. subcommittee found no established case against Illinois Senator Lorimer.
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New York Navy
Commerce ‘Court
Alaska
Lorimer
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Subcommittee
Illinois
Direct Vote Backed for Direct Senate Election
The Senate faces a re resolution proposing a three Constitutional amendment for direct popular election of senators. Subcommittee majority Borah Rayner and Dillingham reported the measure favorably. Full committee to act next Monday as holiday adjournment looms.
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Senate
Borah
Rayner
Dillingham
Monument for Gen Campbell Proposed in Abingdon Senate Bill
Senate passage of a bill plans a monument in Abingdon Virginia to honor General William Campbell and the Kings Mountain heroes who struck a British wing and aided Lord Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown.
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