Senate Debates Rate Reform Bill Ahead of February Move
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee plans to report to the Senate February 16 on railroad rate reform. Debates focus on giving railroads a right to appeal to courts over commission rulings, with Culberson’s proposal favored by many as aligning with government regulation aims.
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ASES INVESTIGATION OF SALE OF NEW YORK CUSTOM-HOUSE
A House resolution seeks AG information on when the government deed for the New York City custom house was executed and why it was not recorded in New York County. It also probes other sale facts tied to the National City Bank deal valued at about 10,000,900 with the bank paid nothing to date. Representative McNary introduced a Panama Canal bill mandating U S citizens for engineers and clerks and barring contract labor or slavery terms by the government or contractors.
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Senate Passes Over 100 Pension Bills in Open Session
Congress condensed report notes Senate passage of more than one hundred pension bills and a lively debate on ship-subsidy with Patterson opposing and Gallinger and Peking supporting. Senate adjourning to Monday noon. House spent six hours on railroad-rate bill with six speeches. supporters Burton Russell Thomas Burke Goulden, McCall opposed. House to meet today at 1 PM.
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House Hears Figures Of Cotton Crop And Errors
The House rejected the Census cotton crop figures as inaccurate and incomplete. The reading by a clerk revealed an error of 4,000 bales. Unginned cotton for January 16 totaled 250,884 bales with wide gaps in reporting among ginners across states including Alabama Arkansas Georgia Mississippi Texas and Virginia.
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Army Appropriation Bill Nears House Report Today
The army appropriation bill was completed by the House Committee and likely to be reported today. It includes no canteen legislation and adds a provision restricting use of transports to army and supply purposes, blocking insular bureau junkets. The package totals about 70 million dollars, modestly less than the current year.
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Another Rate Bill Introduced in the House
The Money amendment to the Heyburn bill impressed lawmakers after briefly appearing in The Post. Representative Roden Derg of Illinois added the full measure to a house bill, sending it to the Committee on Manufactures chaired by Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania. A hearing before the Interstate Commerce Committee is set for February 16 as debate heats up.
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Scott's Emulsion Liver Oil Ad Promotes Ease of Use
An advertisement touts cod liver oil refined for easier consumption through Scott's Emulsion. It claims improved digestibility and broad benefits for children, especially those not robust, urging readers to ask their doctor about taking Scott's Emulsion. Produced by Scott & Bowne of New York.
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Speeches for and against railroad rate bill in House
The House debated the railroad rate bill with Burr ton of Ohio Russell of Texas and McCall of Massachusetts arguing for and against. McCall labeled it political rate making while Burton urged strong government oversight to curb rebates and ensure equal treatment, noting the Elkins act had failed to stop evasion.
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No Logic in Pushing Rate Bill Says McCall
The debate centers on rate making by the Interstate Commerce Commission. McCall argues against the bill’s rate fixing as vicious and illogical while supporting other features. Russell defends a maximum reasonable rate and denounces extortion, noting a compromise to fix the maximum to be charged. The discussion touches Democratic leadership, party alignment, and legislative strategy.
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Deed Information Sought on New York Custom House Sale
A New York inquiry requests the Attorney General report when the government deed for the Wall Street custom house to National City Bank was executed and where the deed now is. The item notes tax disputes, sale terms, and occupancy arrangements surrounding the 1898 sale and related payments. It also mentions a separate law authorizing display of foreign battle flags in the Capitol rotunda.
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Hearing on bill to make Shanghaing a felony debated
The Morrell bill making shanghaing a felony with two to ten years in prison was heard by the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Key speakers included Tristam Burges Johnson for the Legal Aid Society New York John C Rose US District Attorney for the Baltimore district and Rev G McPherson Hunter Seamen's Friend Society secretary. Also discussed was a liquor shipment bill aimed at barring common carriers from accepting shipments where the carrier deducts the purchase price to complete the sale.
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Ship subsidy bill dominates Senate debate in three corner fight
The Senate waged a three corner showdown over the ship subsidy measure with Patterson opposing and Gallinger Perkins defending. Teller halted the statehood bill as Beveridge pressed reading, while Carmack urged Tennessee River improvements amid navy spending concerns. Several bills passed including Gettysburg monument funding and a new North Dakota land district.
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Confirms Appointments In Senate Executive Session
A Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed nominations across the armed forces and federal posts. Appointments include Brig Gen George B Devin as brigadier general and chief of an unspecified office, Brig Gen William Crosier in a similar rank and post, Capt Charles H Stockton and other naval nominations, plus several customs and postal postings in Missouri Texas Vermont and Pennsylvania.
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Senate committee discusses district improvements
The panel reports on bills including linking Twenty third Street and Kalorama Avenue with costs charged to abutting owners. A park land acquisition near Connecticut Avenue Bridge over Rock Creek is opposed by Burkett Scott and Dubois. Other measures cover Sheridan Circle paving, Euclid Street extension, fence penalties, milk vendor protection, and California Avenue naming. A favorable report supports amending the peace warrants code to allow Sunday and holiday issue.
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Taft Urges Legislation to Reform Navigation Laws
Secretary Taft sent a letter to Speaker Cannon urging amendments to the nations navigation laws. The appeal follows joint army and navy board recommendations defining defense areas and safe passage for commercial and naval vessels through mine fields. It calls for navy control of ingress and egress within defense zones.
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Prof Wiley Reveals Lamb Chop Fraud Proxy
Prof Harvey Wiley testified before the House Ways and Means Committee about food adulteration. He described buying a chop with a bone pressed into meat to resemble a real cut, noting the fraud aimed at deceiving buyers and his intent to confront such practices.
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Bill to Prohibit Killing Wild Birds and Animals
Senator Blackburn led a Senate District Committee review of a bill to ban killing wild birds and animals in the District of Columbia. The measure, drafted by the Commissioners, imposes fines or imprisonment for violations. a report will follow. A separate discussion about extending Adams Street NW through Prospect Cemetery yielded no action.
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Administratrix of Ratcliffe Estate Seeks Public Patronage
JOHN T. OWLEY announces appointment as administrator of James W. Ratcliffe estate and continues the auction business at 920 Pennsylvania Avenue NW with former manager Adam A. Wescher to oversee sales in his absence. Indebted patrons should settle promptly. claims must be probated. Also notices include Washington Gas Light Company annual shareholder meeting on February 5 at 418 14th St NW and related election details.
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Kitchin Confuses Chief Justice Lookalike on Capitol Hill
Representative Kitchin mistook a distinguished man with gray hair in an open carriage for the Chief Justice. The man, Joan Wesley Gaines of Tennessee, corrected him and had a trim at the House barber shop. Gaines later set the record straight that he does not resemble the Supreme Court chief justice.
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