House Adjourns To January 4 After Brief Session
The House met for about twelve minutes with few members present. An agreement allowed Lovering and Burleson to publish cotton statistics in the Record. Minority and majority views on the Philippine tariff bill were printed as a document. The motion to adjourn to January 4 at noon passed.
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Burleson
Texas
Agricultural Department
Willams
Fayre
Minority report on Payne tariff bill submitted
A minority report from the Ways and Means Committee discusses the Philippine tariff schedule and calls for immediate termination of the mixed American foreign status of the Philippines. It favors treaty-like free trade between the islands and the United States and criticizes the current classification as unfair to both sides. The report also notes support for reforming textile schedules to aid American cotton textiles in the islands.
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District Bills Sent to Congress by House Committee
The House Committee on the District of Columbia favored several bills. They authorize regulations on fish wharfs and nuisances, extend Kalorama Road and Rhode Island Avenue, appoint sealer of weights and measures with bonds, and allow abatement of nuisances with cost charged to owners.
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Kalorama Road and Washington Bills Highlight District Actions
Kalorama Road runs from Eighteenth Street to Champlain Street. District Committee members outline subcommittees to handle work ahead. Bills from Senate and House include oil and explosive store licensing and health pharmacy rules, plus street widening and Capitol area purchases for a U S Geological Survey project.
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Williams Proposes Tariff Bills On Hides Leather Goods
The Democratic leader Mr Williams introduces several tariff measures. One bill seeks duty free status for hides leather boots shoes saddles and harness with domestic products at minimum tariff. Other bills lower duties on hides leather and related goods and align with the Dingley schedule. He also reintroduces anti trade restraint provisions and tariff changes tied to the French treaty conditions.
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Noton
Massachusetts
Williama
Mugandugetta
Longworth Proposes Bill for Diplomatic Residences
Ohio congressman Henry Longworth introduced a bill to fund up to 5 million dollars for secure official residences for U S ambassadors and ministers. He argues salaries are too low to attract capable diplomats and that the plan would level appearances between rich and poor officials while reducing long term rental costs. Provides locations in European capitals and Far East as priorities for purchases or leases.
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Tokyo
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Breakfast Luncheon or Tea Biscuits with Royal Baking Powder
A short instruction summary explains making small hot biscuits just before the meal. Use Royal Baking Powder for best rise. Serve with butter and honey or jam as a light dessert option.
Congress Condensed Senate Swears Gearin After Objection
Senate session swore in Senator Gearin of Oregon as successor to the late Senator Mitchell. Burrows objected on a credential technicality, but withdrew after certificates cited as precedent. Brigadier Generals Davis and Crosier nominations postponed until after the holidays. House adjourned after an hour ten minutes with Lovering and Burleson allowed to print cotton crop statistics remarks in the Record. Philippine tariff minority views reported. adjourned to January 4.
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Gens
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Burleson
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Gag Rule on Philippine Bill Not Reported
Republicans aimed to block Philippine tariff bill with a gag rule but House leaders decided not to report the rule. Democrats prefer limited amendments on tariffs for nonlocal goods and will not oppose the bill overall. Insurgents and Democrats align to let the measure proceed to general debate and passage.
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Cotton Tariff Classification Corrected in Philippines Bill
Law framed to alter cotton tariff classification after failed enforcement. The American Textile Association drafted language to favor British importers, prompting Mr Payne to introduce a corrective bill. The same group is said to have prepared the new bill to fix the error and achieve intended aims.
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North Dakota Citizens Urge Irrigation Projects
A North Dakota delegation presented to the President through Senator Hansbrough urged the Interior to start three irrigation projects in the northwest. Surveyed with an estimated government cost of 2,225 dollars, the group included G. B Metzger Overson J W Jackson BD G Greenup and Frank Jones. The President favored pursuing completion and the delegation would meet with Secretary Hitchcock to discuss further.
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Overson
J W Jackson
G. Greenup
Frank Jones
Hitencock
President Signs Panama Canal Appropriation Bill
President Roosevelt signed the bill appropriating 11 000 000 for the Panama Canal. It is the first bill passed by Congress at its present session. The notice mentions a comic van promotion and a drug advertisement unrelated to the main item.
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Frieze Committee to Complete Brumidi Allegory at Capitol
A Senate and House subcommittee urged finishing Brumidi’s New World frieze in the Capitol rotunda with Costaggan’s later work. Congress showed repeated opposition to Civil War designs, weighing Spain, Philippines, and Panama themes as possible final scenes. Secretary Hitchcock stays home with a cold. government receipts and diamond imports rise.
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Oregon Senator Geazin Sworn In Amid Credential Scrutiny
The first Democrat to represent Oregon since 1887, Senator John M. Geazin, was sworn in after a dispute over his credential legality. The Senate adjourned to January 4 after discussions on appointments, with withholdings on confirmations of Gen. George B. Davis and Gen. William Crogier pending legal clarifications on reorganization provisions.
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Senate Action on President's Nominations
In executive session the Senate confirmed Sterling A. Campbell of California for Humboldt district customs. Nominations for postmasters and various officials across states were listed as pending until reconvening, including Justice-Marshal John B. Kendrick and Attorneys James I. Marton Thomas B. Latham, with other interior and postal appointments named for review.
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Ohia
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Opposition to Consular Service Bill Grows in House
Opposition to moving the consular service into the civil service is already manifesting among some Republican House members and threatens to stiffen. The Senate has been advised the President and Secretary Root seek prompt passage, while Senate leaders favor sidetracking the Santo Domingo treaty and other business until Lodge’s calendar bill passes.
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No Immediate Panama Canal Bond Issue Planned
Secretary Shaw said the Panama Canal bill allows bond sales at any time but no immediate issue is planned. He cites Treasury funds, bank demand for 2 percent bonds, and later favorable conditions as reasons to defer. An emergency appropriation for the canal is in place, with later details to be announced in Congress.
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Uncle Joe in Homespun Coat for House Speaker
The Post reports Speaker Cannon will wear a long English style walking coat made from homespun gray fabric gifted by a rural constituent whose wife spun wool from her husband’s sheep. The cloth, a heavy fine winter material, was sent as a Christmas present and tailored by an 18 Washington tailor for a modestly low neckline.
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