Seeds appropriation fuels Senate clash across New England
In a tense Senate session, proctors and Lodge spar over a seeds appropriation tied to distributing rare seeds. Hale, Latimer, Perkins, and Pettus defend the program while Lodge calls it a humbug and warns the government too readily funds gifts to constituents. Proctor opposes the measure but cannot move to strike it out. Other debate centers on weather forecasts penalties and livestock permits as officials defend or critique the overall bill.
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Senator Proctor
New England
Proctor
Senate
Hale
Lodge
Toodge
Pettus
Coleagues
Clay
Loadge
Gorman
Latimer
Perkins
Secieta
Luley
Navy
Berry
Arkansas
Irkansas
Wilson
Mr. Bailey
Texas
Senate Debates Seed Distribution Policy in Agriculture Bill
Congress discussed the seed distribution program of the Agricultural Department amid debate on the agricultural appropriation bill. Supporters argued seeds aid the public, while Lodge and allies urged free provision of rare seeds. House adjourned as discussions over post office funds continued and Mr Baker criticized party leaders over presidential candidate choices.
Senator Mitchell Denies Bribery Indictments Charge
The senator declares reports of an Oregon grand jury indictment for bribery are part of a character assassination by the district attorney. He says he never took money from Frederick A. Kribs or any other person, never contracted for services with A. H. Tanner, and will confront the case in court with confidence. he asserts no link to land frauds or any payments.
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Portland
Mitchell
Oreg
Frederick A. Kribs
Roseburg
Hermann
General Land Office
Francis J. Heney
Heney
Frederick A. Kerlys
Consid
Post
Tanner
Frederick A. Kirbs
A. H. Tanner
Blinger Hermann
Generals Land Office
Judge Tanner
Kribs
Taft reports meat costs for troops in the Philippines
Secretary Taft informs the Senate that American meats furnished to soldiers in the Philippine Islands would double the cost. A commissary report shows 1903 and 1904 shipments totaling 1,055,343 dollars, mostly from Australian dealers at 1 2 cents per pound for beef and 6 cents for mutton, with no American bidders on contracts. District of Columbia appropriation hearings closed as the panel prepares its bill for Senate approval. Edson Wilson and charity board members attended, and estimates for services were discussed.
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Taft
Senate
Philippine Islands
Philippines
District of Columbia
Senate Committee On Appropriations
John Joy Edson
Wilson
Board of Charities
ITouse Committee Votes Down Stephens Probe on Fee in Citizenship Case
The House Committee on Indian Affairs yesterday defeated Representative Stephens of Texas by voting down a resolution calling for an investigation into the $750,000 attorney fee tied to the Chocktaw Chickasaw citizenship cases, a matter already decided by the courts.
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Itouse Committee On Indian Affairs
Representative Stephens
Texas
New System for Naturalization Bill Introduced in Senate
Senator Platt of Connecticut yesterday introduced a bill to amend naturalization laws. It adopts a new item while retaining current court procedures and adds to the declarations required from citizenship applicants.
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Platt
Connecticut
Baker Attacks Southern Democrats Over Rail Subsidies
Brooklyn congressman Baker sharply attacked Southern Democrats in the House over railway mail subsidies. He accused them of killing the Democratic party, praised Republican support, and urged that subsidies are needed for special mail facilities. Debate touched on Parker, Ryan, Belmont, and party unity as the House continued consideration of the Post Office appropriation bill.
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House
Baker
New York
Judge Parker
Representative Baker
Brooklyn
Congress
Washington
Atlanta
New Orleans
Kansas City
Newton
Kan
Williams
Esch
Wisconsin
Bankhead
Alabama
South
Gaines
Tennessee
Richardson
Moon
Southern Railway
Hamlin
Missouri
Norris
Nebraska
Overstreet
Finley
South Carolina
Macon
Arkansas
Indiana
Mr. Williams
Walter
Wiley
Democratic Party
North
Cane
Pennsylvania Avenue
Klumpth
White House
Ventleman
Mr. Poll
North Carolina
Bell
Representative Bell
California
Representative Poll
Thomas F. Ryan
Parker
Mr. Baker
Bryan
Mr. Ryan
August Belmont
Republican Party
Pou
Ryan
Belmont
San Francisco
Tahiti
Payne
Cuba
Automobiles on Ferries Move Toward Inspection Reform
The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee heard eight amendments to steamboat inspection laws from Herbert Smith of the Department of Commerce and Labor and W. W. Niles for the Automobile Club of America. Proposals seek to allow automobiles aboard ferries under their own power, replacing current fire-extinguish and offloading procedures. No action was taken. Senate panels favored a light vessel for Ambrose Channel and a dam across the Mississippi at Keokuk and Hamilton.
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House
United States Commission of Investigation
General Slocum
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Herbert Smith
Department of Commerce and Labor
Automobile Club of America
W. W. Niles
New York
Smith
Thhat
Grosvenor
Ambrose Channel
Senate Committee On Commerce
Taft argues for tariff relief on Philippine tobacco and sugar
Secretary Taft submitted a detailed case to Representative Payne supporting a 25 percent duty on Philippine tobacco and sugar under the Dingley schedule. He argues the islands are part of the U.S. future, that Spain’s former trade preferences collapsed, and that removing duties would aid Philippine revenues without harming the American market. He cites scarce Philippine sugar land, nonexistence of Philippine tobacco exports, and asserts a 60 percent cut offers no real benefit.
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House Committee
United States
Dingley
Taft
Chaffman Payne
House Committee On Ways and Means
War Department
Philippines
Hawaii
Forte Rita
Spain
Cuba
Japan
Australia
Boliama
Congress
New York
Han
Col. Edwards
Colton
Ilvijo
Williams
Mississippi
Philippine Islands
Debate over Roosevelt's railway policy in Illinois Senate
Illinois Senate debated how strongly to endorse President Roosevelt's railroad policy. A House endorsement was softened by committee amendments, with Parker proposing “earnestly indorse” language that would align with Democrats. The amended resolution passed unanimously. In Missouri, the Democratic Senate adopted a House resolution urging Missouri's congressional delegation to back Roosevelt's proposed railroad legislation.
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Illinois Senate
House
Springfield
IIL
Roosevelt
State
Senate
Senate Committee On
Parker
Jefferson City
Missouri
Congress
Caucus on Freight Rates Sparks House Debate
Capitol buzzed as Republican House members plan a caucus over the freight rate bill. Western lawmakers seek a solid GOP vote, while Atlantic coast members show cooler interest amid talk of an extra session. White House hints on action, with Democrats possibly uniting, and Missouri reps Williams and Shackelford nearing a compromise.
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House
Atlante Coast
Congress
White House
John Sharp Waliaras
Shackleford
Missouri
Delay on Connecticut Battleship Armor Shortfall
Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling transmitted to the House reports on material delivery to the battleship Connecticut under construction at New York Navy Yard, facing competition from the Louisiana built in a private yard. The Bureau of Ordnance cites a September 1 1894 letter noting armor delivery complaints, with the Louisiana armor vastly ahead of Connecticut by August 27.
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Navy
Darling
House
Department
Connecticut
New York Navy Yard
Louisiana
Fitzgerald
New York
Bureau of Ordnance
Monument to Maury Proposed in House Bill
Representative Maynard introduced a bill allocating funds to erect a memorial for Matthew Fontaine Maury. The monument would be placed at Cape Henry or Hampton Roads in Virginia. Maury, famed as the Pathfinder of the Seas, was a renowned geographer whose works became standards. He was a Virginia native.
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Payne
United States
Finley
South Carolina
Loulea and
Fort Gay Bridge Company
Big Sandy River
Louisa
Oregon
California
Grand River
Flathead Indian Reservation
Montana
West Mountain
Hot Springs Reservation
Ark
Honolulu
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Maynard
Cape Henry
Hampton Roads
Pathfinder of
Virginia
Rough Rider for Office Nominates Llewellyn U S Attorney
The President sent nominations to the Senate naming Maj. W. H. H. Llewellyn of New Mexico as United States attorney for the District of New Mexico. Llewellyn, a Rough Rider who served under President Roosevelt, has been a frequent figure in Washington. Also nominated were Consul George E H Anderson to Amoy and Brigadier General on the retired list Col. David F. Reap. Senator Dillingham introduced a bill tightening immigration laws against bringing women for immoral purposes.
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W. H.H. Llewellyn
U. S
Senate
George E H. Anderson
Ninoia
Amoy
Ching
David F. Reap
Corps of Engineers
United States
W. H. H. Liewellyn
New Mexico
District of New Mexico
Maj. Llewellyn
Washington
Roosevelt
Senator Dillingham
Claims Must Go To Senate In Arbitration Treaties
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations will likely report arbitration treaties to the Senate soon. No agreement reached at yesterday’s meeting, but full discussion occurred. Senator Bacon urged adoption of Olney Pauncefote amendments to protect state interests, opposed by Republicans. It is expected the committee will require every claim to be arbitrated under the treaties to first be submitted to the Senate. Southern Senators opposing the treaties over repudiated state bonds abroad agreed to accept such an amendment.
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Senate Committee On Foreign
Senate
Bacon
Will Soon Become Law Corporations Bill Signed by Speaker
The House sent House Bill 18035 to regulate corporations in the District to the President after Speaker Can non signed it. President Roosevelt has shown interest in correcting abuses in local incorporations and the bill will reach the President soon. The recorder of deeds held up many articles of incorporation until the day ends. A conference was ordered by the Senate on the fortifications appropriation bill.
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Wachter
Committee On
JT House
Cannon
Hoosevelt
Senate
Recorder of Deeds
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Wilton, &c. Academy
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