Elkins Law and Rebates Debate in Senate
Ohio Senator Foraker argues Elkins law provides ample remedy in court for alleged railroad discriminations and rebates. He cites Case No. 2728 in the eastern district of Illinois led by Judge Bethea, noting quicker resolution than ICC procedures and highlighting large freight involved.
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Foraker
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Bethea
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
Chicago
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Elkins Law
Poruker
Elkins
Fleward
Freigit Trac
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Philadelphia
Auberson
Uno
Minority to Offer Bill on Railroad Rates
The Democratic Senate faction plans a rate bill to fit minority views. Democratic members of the Interstate Commerce Committee are to draft it, after a rejected suggestion to draft under Judiciary Committee guidance. The minority bill is expected once Congress reconvenes after the holidays.
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Interstate Commence Committee
Judiciary Committee
Gongress
Senate votes to confirm president's appointments
In executive session the Senate yesterday confirmed nominations including Alfred L M Gottochalk coast general at Mexico Collectors of customs Alfred L Sharpe Paso del Norte Tex. Webbner Mon farm Merret of Montana Jaane Atanton J Freve chief Justice Court of Maius Samet Sterney Wheensin Tedge of Me Court of Claim Joseph Doster Assistant Treasurer Philadelphia Pa Distrattorvaye Charles B Morrison Northern District Thomas Las Mouth Weevera Olateict Virginia Harry Skinner Eastern District of North Carolina Marshale William J Warere dimmet of Nedawake Thomas J Atott New Jersey Witten A Dunlap Eastern District of Tennansea Portranscors Alntanui Duttsel McDonald Carton HM Theodore Lanz Florala Jones George J Robb Albia South Dakota Albert Hertiles Sioux Falls Manachusette Francis Norwood Beverly
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Mexico
Alfred L. Sharpe
Paso da Norte
Tex Charts
Webbner
Monfarm
Merret
Montana
Jaane Atanton J Freve
Indiana
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Samet Sterney
Wheensin
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Amsistant
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Lanz
Florala Jone
George J. Robb
Albia
South Dakota
Albert Hertiles
Sioux Falla
Manachusette
Francis Norwood
Beverly
President taps numerous nominees for Senate review
The President sent to the Senate a slate of appointments including a consul general at Mesloo City Alfred L M Gottahatk from New York and another at Coburg Germany Krank Dit Mogharu of California. Other nominees encompass collectors of customs Charles Ho Webater from Missouri and district receivers of public money Nathane Hl Alexander at Montgomery Alabama and Arthur H Swain at Vin...
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Mesloo
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New York
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Germany
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Mogharu
California
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Tang
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Columbus
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Senate committee weighs Congress power to act on insurance
The Senate Judiciary Committee briefly discussed Senator Culbersons resolution urging Congress to investigate and determine the power to enact Federal supervision and control of insurance. Senator Clark of Wyoming, the committee chair, announced the appointments of the following members.
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Senate Jutimary Committee
Culberson
Clark
Wyoming
New Faces in Congress Thomas M Bell Georgia Congressman
Thomas M Bell born March 17 1861 near Cleveland White County Ga rose from farmer family to schooling then law studies briefly before business college in Atlanta He taught at sixteen clerked Hall County Supreme Court 1898 1902 and was elected to Congress by a 7016 vote margin It is speculated the Judiciary Committee may report adversely on the matter under review.
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Judiciary Committee
Cullom Bill Reorganizes District School System
A Cullom bill to overhaul the district school system proposes a larger board of education with nine members including three women and three colored members. Salaries rise to 3900 first year then 240 annually to 2000 after thirteen years. superintendent roles outlined and ungraded classes for wcorrigibles and segregated schools for deaf, dumb, and blind. Other bills touch alimony, widow dower, street openings, Potomac water, and House committees restructuring.
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Monument to Bennington Victims Proposed in San Diego Bay
A bill introduced by Senator Flint proposes a monument to sailors who died in the explosion of the gunboat Bennington in San Diego Bay. The measure would appropriate 10000 dollars, matched by public subscriptions.
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Bennington
Saioras
United States
San Diego Bay
Cal
Flint
Commissioners Approve Amendments on Inflammable Oils License
The Commissioners forwarded amendments to Congress to regulate storage and licensing for inflammable oils in the District. The aim is stronger government oversight of vetting and storing tanks to protect life and property, by authorizing a license fee on those engaged in the business.
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Committee of Congress
Bill on Canal Bonds Goes to Subcommittee
Tar Semite Committee on Finance yesterday referred to as subcommittee, consisting of Senators Aldrich, Spooner, Hale.
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Spooner
Hale
Representative Clark Proposes Cabinet Salary Increase Bill
Representative Clark of Florida yesterday introduced a bill in the House to raise cabinet officers salaries from eight thousand to twenty five thousand dollars. The measure seeks to adjust executive pay to a level reflecting duties and responsibilities.
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Insurance Reform Bills Prepared for State Legislatures
Insurance Commissioner Zeno M. Host said bills will be prepared for introduction in state legislatures. They propose a short accounting period for companies, limits on new business expenses, and closer contact between policyholders and insurers. The Chicago conference grows from a New York meeting with nine state insurance commissioners and the New York legislative committee, which met with President Roosevelt who supported enactment and suggested DC take lead.
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Wis
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Chicago
Hie
Billa
New York
Nurses Seek Registration Bill in Congress Meeting
The Graduate Nurses' Association of the District of Columbia met yesterday afternoon at Vie torle with large attendance and earnest discussion urging Congress to pass a registration bill for nurses this session. Miss Vincent noted about 500 city nurses and called for active involvement with the association.
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New Ambassadors Selected For Brazil Japan Mexico
White House announced ambassadors for Brazilian, Japanese, and Mexican missions. Thompson at Rio de Janeiro and Conger at Mexico will retire. Griseam of Philadelphia may become Tokyo’s first Ambassador. Relief for wrecked sailors urged extend to Isthmus crews. Root sent letter to Congress. Baltimore and Return by Pennsylvania Railroad advertised. comic section teased for next Sunday.
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House Oratory Ends as Philippine Bill Moves Forward
Long day in Congress closes with Payne reporting the Philippine tariff bill and setting January 4 for a House vote after recess. Debates touch cotton statistics, railroad rate plans, canal funding, and bank examiner limits amid sharp exchanges and claims of fairness.
Senate Debates Railroad Rates and Insurance Probe
Congress discussed enforcement of the Making law with Attorney General guidance. Sen Foraker urged that routes won’t vanish and submitted a court’s discrimination finding. House debated Philippine tariff, Panama canal emergency funds, and cotton statistics with Agriculture Dept. praise. A memo on hazard at Annapolis and insurance debate closed with a long session. House set adjournment for the day.
Law Change Referred to Judiciary Committees
A proposed change concerning governors of states and territories and fifteen residents of the District of Columbia has been referred to the Judiciary Committees in both Houses for consideration.
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House Drives Inquiries On War Speech Free Speech In Philippines
Representative Williams of Mississippi, minority leader, introduced bills seeking government answers on free speech limits in the Philippines, bids for Treasury deposits, curbs on stock promotions, and a joint resolution asking the Attorney General about prosecutions tied to the Northern Securities ruling.
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Payne Philippine tariff bill favorably reported by Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee reported the Payne Philippine tariff bill with the hearing revealing higher production costs for Philippine sugar than claimed. Refined sugar costs and beet sugar comparisons are noted, suggesting tariff reductions would not vastly boost Philippines output. Also mentions tobacco, cigar wrappers, and aPending Cuban reciprocity repeal bill introduced by Needham. Watch for The Post's new comic section next Sunday.
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Representative Davila Bill Shuts Off Mails Over Reports
Minnesotas Representative Davila introduces a bill to compel insurance firms to submit detailed itemized reports to the Bureau of Corporations. If reporting is refused, the firms would be denied access to the United States mails, effectively threatening closure unless compliance is achieved.
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United States
Patriotic address from Isle of Pines convention leader
B Anderson, signing as chairman at a Isle of Pines convention, issued an address to the American people from the Capitol. He presents Isle of Pines views on conditions and the new U S government, saying islanders are of the same race and have prayed for four years for justice. He warns that bloodshed could follow when iron grows hot and cooler counsel fails.
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Bills seek move of inauguration to late April
Senator Clark of Wyoming and Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin introduced bills to fix the President's inauguration on the last Thursday in April instead of March 4. The National Committee urged rapid action and discussed the change with Senate and House Judiciary chairs, naming forty-five governors in its letter.
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