Senate Debates Railroad Reform Bill Report Plan February
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee to report a bill February 16 addressing railroad rate regulation with a focus on court review rights for common carriers deemed unjust by the commission. Opposition foreshadows a fight over a provision allowing appeals to courts, with Culberson’s bill favored for aligning with government regulation aims.
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White House
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Investigation on New York Custom House Sale Debated
A House resolution seeks Attorney General information on when the government deed for New York Citys custom house was executed and why it has not been recorded in New York County. It notes a proposed sale to National City Bank and questions the $328,000 price vs a claimed $10,000,900 value.
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Esterday
New York
National City Bank
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Senate Passes Over 100 Special Pension Bills in Session
Senate action notes more than one hundred special pension measures approved amid ship subsidy debate led by Patterson Gallinger and Peking. House discussion on railroad rate bill consumed six hours with six speeches. Burton Russell Thomas Burke Goulden McCall among speakers. House convenes at 1 PM. Senate to meet Monday noon.
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Texas
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New York
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Congress
Lawe le
House Hears Figures Of Cotton Crop
The House of Representatives faced a failed effort to publicize Census cotton crop statistics. Officials acknowledged the estimates were inaccurate and incomplete, yet read to lawmakers and press some 250,884 unginned bales as of January 16. Readings showed wide state variations with Alabama 11,346. Arkansas 28,533. Florida 3,059. Georgia 17,373. Indiana Territory 14,118. Louisiana 15,399. Mississippi 48,981. Missouri 1,785. North Carolina 4,088. Oklahoma 12,068. South Carolina 9,764. Tennessee 11, four. Texas 72,734. Virginia 396.
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Army Appropriation Bill May Be Reported Today
The House Committee completed the army appropriation bill with about 70 million dollars, adding a transport proviso to limit use to Army needs. It omits canteen legislation and cuts some militia encampment funds while funding transportation and subsistence, with new torpedo plant and Alaska telegraph expansion items. Retired officers gain travel mileage, and enlisted men qualify for sharpshooter pay increases.
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Another Rate Bill Is Introduced in the House
The Money amendment to the Heyburn bill drew praise when first printed in The Post. Representative Roden Derg of Illinois copied the measure into a new House bill now referred to the Committee on Manufactures chaired by Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania. A fight with Hepburn and a Senate clash with Money’s measure loom as hearings begin February 16 before the House Interstate Commerce Committee.
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Scott's Emulsion Promoted as Easier Liver Oil
A promotional note extols cod liver oil refined into Scott's Emulsion, claiming easier digestion and better tolerability for children and non-robust kids. It advises consulting a doctor, suggesting the emulsion when told to take liver oil, and names Scott & Bowne of New York.
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Rail rate bill sparks long House speeches in opposition and support
Burton of Ohio and Russell of Texas argued in favor of the measure while McCall of Massachusetts attacked it as political rate making. The debate centered on whether government rate control can curb rebates and inequality, with Bryan praised and Republicans aligned with the President in backing the issue.
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Ohio
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Texas
McCall
Massachusetts
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House of Representatives
Lawmakers Debate Rate Regulations and Attacks on Wall Street
In a heated session McCall condemns rate-fixing as illogical while urging tighter regulation of financial interests. Russell defends a maximum rate compromise as a guard against extortion, arguing the bill balances railroads and public needs and reflects Democratic support.
Information of Deed of New York Custom House
The House seeks facts on the deed for the Wall Street custom house to National City Bank. The request covers the deed date, current custody, why it was not recorded in New York County, and related sale details. Also notes tax issues raised by Comptroller Metz and a 1898 sale with a 60 000 balance.
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Hearing on bill making shanghaing a felony
A House Merchant Marine and Fisheries hearing debated a bill to criminalize shanghaiing with penalties of two to ten years. Advocates included Tristam Burges Johnson of the Legal Aid Society New York United States District Attorney John C Rose and Rev G McPherson Hunter Seamen's Friend Society. A separate liquor shipment bill was also introduced to curb carrier-sold liquor shipments by prohibited carriers.
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Legal Aid Society
New York
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United States
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Seamen's Friend Society
Ship subsidy bill sparks three cornered Senate debate
The Senate clashed over the ship subsidy measure with Patterson opposing subsidies to Oceanic Steamship Co while Gallinger Perkins defended the company noting losses. The Statehood bill was briefly read and sidetracked. Several bills, including a Gettysburg monument and a north Dakota land district, passed before a later vote on executive matters and a Monday adjournment.
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CONFIRMS APPOINTMENTS IN SENATE EXECUTIVE SESSION
A Senate executive session yesterday confirmed nominations across the army navy and customs offices. Brig Gen George B Devin adviser general and Brig Gen William Crosier were approved with brigadier general ranks. Also named were Capt Charles H Stockton Rear Admiral, and various collectors postmasters and federal officials from Missouri Wisconsin Texas Pennsylvania Vermont and other states.
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Francis L Leo
Senate Committee Debates District Improvements and Amendments
A Senate committee reviewed district improvement bills amending costs on Twenty third Street and Kalorama Avenue. Reports on park land acquisition near Connecticut Avenue Bridge and Sheridan Circle paving were discussed. Additional items include street extensions, penalties for fences, milk purveyors protection, California Avenue naming, and Sunday warrant authority for peace officers.
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Taft Calls for Navigation Law Revisions
Secretary Taft sent a letter to Speaker Cannon urging amendments to the United States navigation laws. The push follows joint army and navy board resolutions defining defense areas and allowing mine fields with safe passage for commercial and naval vessels. The proposals also push navy control over vessel ingress and egress within defense zones.
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Prof Wiley uncovers proxy lamb chop fraud at hearing
Prof Harvey W. Wiley, head of the Agriculture Chemistry department, testified before a House Ways and Means subcommittee about adulteration. He described ordering chops from a butcher, finding a bone slipped into meat to imitate a real chop, a clear fraud against buyers.
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Bill to Prohibit Killing Wild Birds and Animals
Senator Blackburn leads Senate District Committee to study a bill prohibiting shooting wild birds and animals in the District of Columbus. The measure, drafted by the Commissioners, would impose fines or imprisonment for violations and a report will be presented to the committee. The session also heard John J Hemphill argue against extending Adams Street through Prospect Cemetery. No action taken.
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Admin of Ratcliffe Estate Announces Auction Continuation
John T. Olwey named administrator of the estate of James W. Ratcliffe deceased and will continue the auction business at 920 Pennsylvania avenue northwest with former manager Adam A. Wescher to assist, urging continued public patronage and prompt settlement of accounts while inviting probate claims. Also notices: annual meeting of Washington Gas Light Company shareholders on February 5 at 418 17th Street NW. Rogers no longer with Hayworth Publishing House. Hamline M. E. Church religious services. and chiropodist Dr White promoting nail cures.
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Kitchin Mistakenly Salutes Chief Justice Carriage
On Capitol Hill yesterday Representative Kitchin paused to greet a distinguished man in an open carriage. Believing him to be the Chief Justice, he was corrected and told not to repeat the error. The man was Hon Joan Wesley Gaines of Tennessee, who then had his hair trimmed.
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