Senate Conference Hears State Rights Challenge to Centralism
Democratic leaders in the Senate plan to make the President's centralization of power a campaign issue. Resolutions by Senators Rayner and Whyte propose limits on executive usurpation, with Carmack Stone Culberson Bacon and Morgan ready to discuss further. The debate follows Secretary Root's speech and signals a broader fight over state rights versus federal authority.
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Rayner
Whyte
Senate
Root
Rayner and Whyte
Maryland
Carmack
Stone
Culberson
Bacon
Morgan
Foraker
Spooner
Mr Root
Whyte and
House
Congress
May Reinstate Teachers in Local Schools Controversy
Congress will define its stance on local school administration after recess as the House District Committee takes up Greene's bill to reinstate teachers dropped since last July. Greene, a subcommittee member, will confer with Gen Morrell about hearings when Congress reconvenes to reopen the school controversy.
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Congress
Board of Education
House District Committee
Greene
Gen. Morrell
House Bill Proposes Jail Penalty for Election Fund Violations
The House Committee on the election of President and Vice President considered a measure barring national banks and corporations authorized by Congress from contributing to election funds. It unanimously favored reporting it with an imprisonment clause and a $1000 maximum fine. The bill allows courts to imprison offending officers for up to twelve months if convicted.
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Congress
House Committee
Presidential nominations sent to the Senate yesterday
The president submitted nominations for collectors of customs in several districts including Lincoln Dryden in Maryland J Rise Winchell in New Haven Conn John W Howell in Fernandina Fila Fred Cubberly in Saint Marks Fla and multiple postmaster nominees. A House resolution gives privileged Brutus to a bill allowing appeals from fraud orders by the Post Office Department and sets the bill for possible consideration at any time.
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Senate
Collectors of Customs
Lincoln Dry
Maryland
J. Rise Winchell
New Haven
Conn
John W Howell
Fernandina
Fila
Fred
Cubberly
Saint Marks
Fla
Post-office
House of Representatives
Crumpacker
Post Office
E E Clark Pushes Lease Of Coal Lands Before Congress
E E Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission urged the House Public Lands committee to stop selling coal lands and keep them under lease. He warned Utah and Denver area lands are cornered by a monopoly, aligning with Roosevelt’s call for leaseholds. Separately, a hearing covered the Garrett bill allowing newspapers to accept railway transport in exchange for ads.
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E. E. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Committee On Public Lands
Roosevelt
Clark
Utah
Denver
Garrett MU
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
W Stevens
Missouri
Ated Ashbrook
Ohio
Congress Condensed House Actions and Debates
Congress considered reports on Beate visit and Resolutions directing investigations into the International Harvester trust. Debates covered child labor restrictions on interstate commerce, state rights questions, and a Panama message. The House defeated a naturalisation certificate validation bill and adjourned for noon.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
International Harvester Trust
Judiciary
Congress
Munro, Whyte and Rayner
Maryland
Senate
Exposition Loan Favored By House Committee
A $1,000,000 federal loan to the Jamestown Exposition, secured by gate receipts, was recommended by the House Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions. Exposition officials projected 5,000,000 attendees, supporting the Maynard bill despite Senate delays caused by Senator Hale. The Senate also moved a District of Columbia Building measure with a $25,000 appropriation.
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United States
House Committee On Industrial Arts and
Senate
Committee On Industrial Expositions
Daniel
Hale
Senatora
Gallinger
District of Columbia
Roosevelt to Visit Jamestown Exposition Twice This Summer
President Roosevelt plans two trips to the Jamestown Exposition this summer. He will attend the opening, speak at the Georgia Building dedication in June, and address the National Editorial Association. Editors hold their convention at Jamestown on June 38 14 and 13.
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Roosevelt
Jamestown
Jyne
Georgia
National Editorial Association
Roosevelt backs ship subsidy amid Congress debate
President Roosevelt will urge a ship subsidy in a message to Congress after Christmas, likely supporting the Gallinger bill as Senate passed. The House Merchant Marine Committee may amend to offer subvention only for mail steamers between the United States and South America and the Orient. Representatives Littlefield Humphrey and others pressed the president with shipping data, noting Japan’s interest in purchasing American ships and possible freight deals to the U.S. rail network. Humphrey cited rebates by Japanese lines and how Allied ship owners’ union plans could raise rates, already lifting Pacific wheat freight from $1.26 to $2.50 a ton.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Littlefield
Maine
Humphrey
Washington
Japan
Pacific
United States
International Union
Ite
Pacific Coast
Europe
Supreme Court Upholds State on Equal Rail Rates
The U S Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mississippi and rejected discrimination in railroad charges. The Mississippi Railroad Commission had fixed a flat 12 cent per mile rate on carload grain from Vicksburg to Morenochan, while other patrons paid 10 cents per mile. Justice Brewer authored the opinion, sustaining the state action and commission rate policy.
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Supreme Court
Ita Citiseng
Alabama and Mississippi Railroad Company
Misssasippi Relirord Commission
United States Supreme Court
Vicksburg
Moerichan
Mississippi
Vicksburg Road
Shreveport and Pacific Road
Mississippi Supreme Court
Ioday
Brewer
Senator Hansbrough Pushes Inquiry into Trust Trade
Senate action centers on a resolution directing the Department of Commerce and Labor to investigate the International Harvester Company for possible restraint of trade. Messages from the President to Congress highlight public land, navy personnel, and the costly Panama Canal illustration. Senate adjourns for holiday recess until January 8 after brief session.
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Congress
Senate
Hansbrough
Department of Commerce and Labor
Heyburn
Idaho
Spooner
Judiciary Committee
International Harvester Company
Senate confirms Cooley for Assistant Attorney General
In an executive session yesterday the Senate confirmed Alford W. Cooley former Civil Service Commissioner for the post of Assistant Attorney General. A earlier hold on the nomination over concerns about legal experience was resolved after a letter from the President to Senator Clark detailed Cooley's qualifications. Senator Culberson requested time to inquire at the department before final passage.
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Senate
Alford W. Cooley
Civil Service
Cooley
Clark
Culberson
Department
May Give Space for Farbes and Newspaper Privileges Bill
A Missouri senator proposes restoring newspaper transport privileges over railroads in exchange for advertising at standard rates, as an amendment to a law barring free transportation. House assigns committees with Weeks Knopf Reyburn Moore Braumm Nelson Coudrey to various panels and topics.
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Senator Stone
Missouri
Senate
Cannon
House
Weeks
Massachusetts
State Department
Knopf
Hitnola
Treasury Department
Reyburn
Pennsylvania
Moore
Wisconsin
Pacific Railroads
Coudrey
Misouri
Misélealppi River
Bailey armed in campaign amid threat of assassination
Senator Joseph W. Bailey, in a bitter Senate race in San Antonio, carries a revolver fearing attacks by political enemies after a confrontation in Temple where two men approached him in a threatening manner. The incident prompted Bailey to draw, then retreat.
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San Antonio
Tex
Joseph W. Bailey
Senate
Bailey
Temple
Ims
Heard at the Capitol on Senate postmaster picks and pay raises
The Capitol scene centers on Alabama senators backing postmaster M M Force for another term and the Post Office Department’s delay. House members push for a $1500 annual pay raise, while Wariness grows over House Senate tugs of policy. A Florida camphor plan and remarks about Gen. Ketcham’s death echo through debates as Senator Teller, Kean, and others weigh state ties and traditions.
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Belme
Congress
M. M. Force
Forma
Morgen
Pottoa
McKinley
Benstorn
Roosevelt
Force
Alabama
Post Office Department
Morgan
Myr
Pico
Forea
Senate
House
Red Men Appropriations Debated in House Committee
House debated a bill appropriating 208.06 for the maintenance of Indians under U S care, noting a reduction from prior year and reorganization of teachers' salaries. Sherman highlighted progress, English use, housing, churches, and schooling gains, while liquor problems were cited as a major obstacle. An additional $95,000 was proposed to curb liquor traffic on reservations. The session adjourned after Panama message read, with District bills to be discussed next.
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United States
House
Plent
Panama
Sherman
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma
Shirman
Indian Territory
Arizona
Treasury
Navy Draft Bill Sets New Flag Officers and Limits
The proposed naval personnel bill sent by the President to Congress details an 1 600 sea-going officers cap below flag rank. It creates 2 vice admirals and 21 rear admirals, with vice admirals rising by 1 per 8 000 men over current strength. retirements at 64. and annual yearly additions capped at 75 until limits are reached. Distribution of commissioned officers below flag rank follows specific percentages: Captains 7, commanders 7, lieutenant commanders 18, and combined lieutenants and ensigns 68.
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Aes
Commissioners Feted at Berlin Trade and Commerce Banquet
American and German tariff commissioners were hosted at a banquet in Berlin with 160 guests. Ambassadors Tower and officials praised mutual efforts on tariff adjustment, while German rep von Boerner and American delegates highlighted goodwill and friendly rivalry between the nations. North spoke for the Americans thanking hosts and Ambassador Tower.
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Don of True and Commerce
N. D. North
James L. Gerry
Nehan I. Stone
Ambaseidor Tower
Germany
United States
Dr. von Boerner
William
Roosevelt
F. Hessenberg
Association
Hessenberg
North
Fryedment
American Commission
Ower
France Maintains Cottonseed and Oil Tariffs in Paris
Paris officials reported the customs committee rejected changes to duties on cottonseed and cottonseed oil imported from the United States and kept the current rates. A debate in the Chamber is slated for January as olive oil producers seek protection against cottonseed oil. The panel proposed raising tariffs to six and twelve francs per hundred kilograms. Ambassador McCormick opposed the increases. Chicago officials consulted the Attorney General and District Attorney on cases pending in Chicago.
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France
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Customs Commission of the
McCormick
Californians to Isthmus See Labor Affairs Firsthand
California delegation to sail from New York Friday to inspect labor conditions on the Panama Canal. Senator Flint and others will tour the canal route for about five days after Congress reconvenes, with Taft and the Isthmian Canal Commission assisting. They will verify labor practices amid coast concerns over Chinese labor. An Ottawa of policy on Chinese and Japanese exclusion remains under discussion by House members from several states.
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Panama Canal
California
Congress
Flint
Perkins
House
Hayep Hagelbright
McLachlan
New York
Isthmus
Canal
Petra
Taft
Isthmian Canal Commission
McKinlay
Californis Bers
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Idaho
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Patrolman Smith Upheld in Disorderly Conduct Case
James A Sullivan John ZL Sullivan and Menard Hull were arrested Saturday night by Patrolmen Smith and Hixon for disorderly conduct. They forfeited $5 collateral by failing to appear in Police Court. Officers used force to subdue the Sullivan brothers who resisted arrest and assaulted Patrolman Smith. Smith then used his nightstick as injuries occurred. Lieutenant Hartley backed the officers, stating the prisoners made every effort to injure them.
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James A. Sullivan
John ZL. Sullivan
Menard Hull
Smith and
Hixon
Bullivan Brothers
James Sullivan
Fatrelman Smith
Sullivan
James Hartley
Maj. Sylvester
Hugh Quigley Dies Noted Horse Dealer at 928 Sixth St
Hugh Quigley a well known horse dealer died yesterday at his home 928 Sixth street northwest He was an Irish native who came to the United States as a boy He belonged to Washington Lodge No 15 BPOE and is survived by a wife and several children
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Teller
Colorado
New York
James W. Wadsworth
Porter
Wadsworth
Mr. Taller
John Ketcham
Gen. Ketcham
Hugh Quigley
Sixth Street
Northwest
Quigley
Ireland
Washington Lodge
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Ambassador Tower
Exchange of Good Will
Chicago
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Ture
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Viatt
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H. Forbes Lindsay
Theodore Roosevelt
Brooklyn Eagle
Charles E. Magoon
John GC
Winston Co
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