Sibley Opposes Rate Bill Urges High Pay for Chairman Hepburn
Pennsylvania Republican Samuel Sibley spoke against the rail rate bill arguing it would push government ownership and socialistic policies. He urged a $25,000 salary for Chairman Hepburn and cited government waste in Printing Office and navy yards as cautionary examples. He warned about federal overreach, rail reform, and potential abuses, while noting Bryan and Hearst support for the measure.
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Senate and House Debates on Shipping and Regulation
Senate passed various bills including a Alaska delegate and lighthouse measures while devoting time to a shipping bill where Mr Penrose led a lengthy defense. House debated the rate regulation bill with speeches by Sibley Knapp Shackelford Heflin and French amid calls to curb federal authority and reform commissions. The session adjourned to noon today.
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President urges no compromise on rate legislation
Senators Dolliver and Clapp, authors of rate regulation bills, conferred with President Roosevelt on the matter. The President demanded no compromise with opponents and urged the conferees to stand firm for a bill containing the Hepburn provisions, whether in the House or Senate committee stage.
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House Committee Decides Against Pacific War Entente
The House Committee on Pacific Railroads issued an adverse report on Cushman’s bill. It urged the government to apply land grant road rates only to railroad companies and their patrons, rejecting broader employee rate rights. The government contends that charter terms grant lower rates to government workers, a view the committee did not accept.
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Spooner Opposes Ten Year Ship Subsidy in Senate Debate
Senate debate centers on a ten year subsidy limit which Spooner argues would favor large shipping interests. He warns smaller lines would be forced to sell to big operators, while Gallinger shows willingness to amend. Penrose and Carter push the bill with focus on Pennsylvania shipyards and regional growth. Bacon hints at selective subsidy scope.
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President nominates numerous officials to Senate in broad overhaul
The President sent a long list of nominations to the Senate including governors general appointees for the Philippine islands and various land office registrars. The slate covers many states and duties from Nebraska to New Hampshire, with appointments for pension agents, receivers of public money, attorneys, and numerous district and state officials.
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Amends Heyburn bill claims unfair action by manufacturers
Senator Money proposes a substitute to the Heyburn pure food bill shifting authority from the Bureau of Chemistry to the Department of Commerce and Labor. The measure aims to curb adulterated foods and requires strict labeling while letting the shipper bear responsibility. Opposition argues the law should allow court review and due process.
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Committee in Quandary Over St Louis Contest
The House committee in the Twelfth district of St Louis hears the Cow contest case amid allegations the testimony is garbled. affidavits conflict, hindering the panel from determining truth. Boss Butler’s district has produced contested elections in four cycles and the panel seeks authority to investigate the clerk’s testimony.
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Democratic Senators to Hold Caucus on Treaty
A Democratic caucus to consider the Santo Domingo treaty will be held at 10:30 tomorrow morning. Political maneuvering centers on pledge adherence, with several minority senators previously opposed. Senator Patterson’s involvement draws concern as he was urged not to speak before the party conference. Additional caucuses on statehood, Philippine tariff, and railway rate legislation are planned.
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Bill to boost American merchant fleet gains House approval
A House committee favorably reports a bill already passed by the Senate to enlarge the American merchant marine by rebuilding foreign built ships wrecked in U S waters. The rule directs the Commissioner of Navigation to issue an American register to such vessels bought and repaired by a U S citizen if repair costs are at least three quarters of the vessel’s post repair value.
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Report on Railroad Merger Expected Today
The Interstate Commerce Commission report on the alleged merger among the Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, and other lines is likely to be presented to the President today. Officials are moving with dispatch and the draft is said to be brief. if not today then tomorrow.
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House Takes Interest in Immigrant Case Bowes Detained for Deportation
The House of Representatives is examining the Bowes case, an ex-soldier detained at BB ton by immigration officials and awaiting deportation. Representative Crumpacker of Indiana introduced a resolution asking the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to provide full information on the matter.
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House to Probe Charges Against Minister Sorsby
Representative Gilbert of Kentucky introduced in the House a resolution asking the Secretary of State to furnish all communications charging William B. Sorsby with conduct unbecoming a minister and aiding British interests. The measure seeks correspondence on his transfers and instructions related to Bolivia and Ecuador and requests reasons for his promotion.
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House Orders Reversal of Government Cotton Statistics Practice
The House directed that the report on cotton remaining to be ginned be sent to the House as a document rather than issued at a fixed hour. The move stems from public demand for information and aims to override the Census Bureau’s published timing. Crumpacker explained wide estimate variations and North’s pledge to resume gathering data. An amendment to publish monthly bulletins was ruled out.
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Estate administrator announces continued auction business
John T Crowley named administrator of James W Ratcliffe estate and plans to continue the auction business at 920 Pennsylvania Ave NW with former manager Adam A Wescher. He requests prompt settlement of debts and probate of claims, urging patronage and stating sales will be promptly settled. Also includes notices for Washington Gas Light Company meeting on Feb 5 1906 and religious services at Hamline M E Church and various local classifieds.
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