Tawney Censured Over War Readiness Charges in Congress
In a heated exchange Representative Tawney faced sharp rebuttals from McLachlan and Hobson who dismissed collusion claims as childish. They argued past leaders kept the nation ignorant of its weakness and urged a square deal for soldiers with proper equipment and organization. Senatorial figures attacked Tawney's position on fortifying the Panama Canal and Navy expansion amid unresolved reports from Secretary Dickinson.
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McLachlan
Hobson
Bull Run
Second Bull Run
Mr. Tawney
Fiesue
Panama Canal
Meyer
Fitzgerald
Delaware
North Dakota
Dickinson
Senate Hears Vote On Direct Senate Elections
Congress condensed reports a 27 27 Senate vote on Bristows motion to exclude a French spoilation clause from antibue claims. Judiciary committee to report a resolution for a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of senators. House meets at noon. urgent deficiency bill carries 960 dollars. legislative appropriation bill debated. joint resolution adopts holiday adjournment from December 21 to January 6.
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Bristow
Judiciary Committee
For Committee
Todey
House
District in Congress Relieves Church Building Height
A district in Congress relieves St Matthew s Church from a height limit and allows an elevation of 95 feet above curb level. It also provides for purchasing triangular lot A in Ingleside subdivision for up to 3600 to widen Park road. A memorial from the Daughters of the American Revolution protests a nearby reform school project near Mount Vernon.
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St. Matthew's
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Park Road
Due Pont
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mount Vernon
Navy Secretary Belittles War Scarcity Outlook
Secretary Meyer of the Navy told the House Committee on Naval Affairs that he did not expect any war to eventuate in his lifetime. His remarks dampened expectations of imminent global conflict and stressed cautious budget and readiness plans amid scarce wartime conditions.
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
Meyer
Navy Department
Aadserting
Bristow Loses Tie Vote in Senate as Vice President Is Absent
In a rare tied Senate vote on the omnibus spoliation claims bill, Bristow’s motion to exclude French spoliation items failed 27 to 27 after the Vice President’s absence prevented a decisive casting vote. Debate featured Bristow alleging added states’ claims to sway votes, countered by Virginia Senator Martin’s defense of the measure’s conviction and justice. The recommit motion failed and the bill remained under consideration at adjournment.
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Tost
Aince
House of Representatives
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Burn |Eham
Crawford
Court of Claims
Taft Nominates De vine Postmaster At Madigan
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of William A. Devine to be postmaster at Madigan the La Follette home. La Follette had recommended. vacancy from Postmaster Keyes' death. Second patronage move in a week with other consular appointments listed.
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Senate
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Madigan
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Beirut
Turkey
Gabriel B. Hollis
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 by Retirement at 66
Senator Curtis of Kansas will introduce a by request bill to retire all government clerks over 66 at 500 dollars monthly. He notes sponsor status due to time limits and cites a department study claiming savings from pensioning older clerks and replacing with younger workers, suggesting a net yearly saving of about 600000 dollars.
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Kansas
Curtis
Opposed to Reformatory Protest Introduced in Senate
A protest against erecting a reformatory near Mount Vernon was entered in the Senate by Mr. du Pont. The Daughters of the American Revolution backed the protest with a resolution questioning the District’s chosen site and its distance from Mount Vernon. The measure was laid on the table for later consideration as Congress announces Christmas recess.
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Senate
du Pont
Mount Vernon
District of Columbia
New Senator from Louisiana J R Thornton Elected
J R Thornton, former parish judge and practicing attorney, won a Senate seat from Louisiana after Gov. Sanders appointed him in September to fill the McEnery vacancy. A boyhood friend of Chief Justice White, Thornton served in the Confederate forces and was captured as a prisoner of war. He secured 106 votes out of 157 in the extra legislative session. He is noted as devoted to his public duties.
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Sanders
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Yale Aredusta
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William M. Vatts
Gov
Roger Sherman
Alsa
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Commonwealth
Col
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Changes in White House Staff Create New Positions
Secretary to the President C. D. Norton seeks to reform White House staffing by backing a legislative appropriation bill that adds several permanent, well paid roles including an executive clerk at 5000 dollars, chief clerk at 4000, and appointment clerk at 3500, with other posts at 2500 and 220. Nine current staff will be dropped and the assistant secretary title will be eliminated.
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White House
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Norton
Hanly Attacks in Ohio Senatorial Debates in Kent
In Kent Ohio December 18 joint debates between Edward W Hanly Dayton and Lieut Gov elect Alice Pomerene Canton over fitness to be next US senator from Ohio shifted to the city Hanly led rebuttal then defended his business career Pomerene argued against a corporation man image The meeting drew small attendance and a factional tone with leaders promising to prevent party division and unite behind the nominee.
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Alice Pomerene
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Snow removal bill favor approved by Senate District panel
After reviewing the proposal to remove snow from Washington pavements and street crossings, the Senate District committee ordered a favorable report on the bill. The measure, not yet in final drafted form, will shift the duty to remove snow onto occupants or managers of property rather than owners, who may not be within the District. It will be revised before final drafting and reporting to the Senate.
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Young announces candidacy for U.S. Senate in Des Moines
W A Young of Waterloo announced his candidacy to succeed Senator Lafayette Young in the U S Senate at Des Moines Iowa on December 16. The brief statement confirms his bid and marks his entry into the race.
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Waterloo
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Democrat House Speaker Hopeful Seeks Unified Rules
Clark discusses party unity and committee selection for the next Congress, urging cautious, sane structuring of power. He notes Democratic cohesion aided the November victory and favors House election of committees, with plans to avoid demoralizing the body. Republicans seek tariff commission harmonization, with Longworth Lenroot and Good shaping a bill that expands the tariff board without binding recommendations.
Baldwin and neighbors shape Connecticut political drift
The piece surveys Connecticut governor Baldwin’s prominent lineage and career, notes his Democratic win aided by labor support, and links regional political currents to broader East Coast figures including Dryden’s congressman Dowling, West Virginia hopeful Tierney, and Grafton’s McGraw as they discuss future senate contests amid rail and coal interests.
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Faulkner
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Terney
John T. McGraw
Grafton
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House OKs Urgent Deficiency Bill With 950000 Total
The House appropriations committee reported an urgent deficiency bill carrying 950000 to cover government expenses for the current fiscal year. Major item includes 550000 for dry dock work at the New York navy yard. Other allocations include 17500 for five new judges and 345?000 for early commerce court costs, plus 100000 for Alaska mineral resources study. Senate panel to receive Lorimer report finds bribery charges unproven.
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New York Navy
Commerce ‘Court
Alaska
Senators Push Direct Election Amendment for U S Senate
The full judiciary committee is set to review a subcommittee’s favorable report on a three proposal constitutional amendment for electing senators by direct popular vote. Senators Borah Rayner and Dillingham split on the measure, but a committee majority reportedly backs it. The plan aims to be brought to the Senate before the holidays.
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Committee On the Judiciary
Senate
Borah
Rayner
Dillingham
Monument to Gen Campbell Proposed in Abingdon Virginia
Senate passes bill providing for a monument to General William Campbell in Abingdon Virginia to honor Campbell and the Kings Mountain heroes who helped defeat the British at Yorktown by destroying a wing of the army and contributing to Cornwallis surrender.
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