Bailey proposes new currency bill with deposits by population
Senator Bailey introduces a plan reallocating a 500 million dollar public deposit system. It parallels the Aldrich bill, with deposits apportioned to states by population and secured by bonds. The measure allows treasury deposits in designated banks up to a state based limit, and includes reserve adjustments for central banks.
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Knox Speeches on Highways and Transportation Policy
Two speeches by Mr Knox discuss artificial and natural highways, timeliness of reform, and transportation policy. The speakers address commerce, national attitude, and potential constitutional implications, with expectations for a chamber debate and possible amendments.
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Boxer era claims push on remittance balance
Senator Chaiter urging China to pay asserts two officers of Chinese and Japanese relief groups testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He opposes remittance entering the unpaid balance of claims totaling 9,430,000 for damages from the Boxer uprising. He proposed remittance be tied to court action and payment only if claims approved. The committee has taken no further action.
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Lawmakers Propose Tax Busting Bill On Senate Ballot Timing
Senator Puynter introduces a measure to require state legislatures to ballot for United States Senators on the second Tuesday after their organization. The bill aims to clarify when elections occur after legislative convenings, with impacts on states like Ken Toh where meetings begin on Tuesday.
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Favors Church Claims Bill In House Military Aid Debate
The House Military Affairs Committee reported a bill granting about 10 dollars for Catholic church claims, with Army Board oversight. The vote split along party lines, Democrats supporting an added sum while Republicans resisted, and the panel urged Senate action. The provision aimed to address church expense claims amid a broader appropriations discussion.
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Congress Condensed Senate and House Update
Congress sessions cover urgent appropriation bill, criticism of Navy Department expenditures, Cane Commission paper, and Teller on Panama Canal. Beveridge to discuss penal code and tariff commission. House speakers praise presidential messages, Mil of Connecticut weighs in on finance and Aldrich currency plan. Indian appropriation moves forward.
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Senator Bourne Learns About Senate Advice and Consent
Senator Bourne of Oregon weighs the meaning of the advice and consent role in federal appointments. The Oregon delegation reportedly agreed to back a candidate if a majority favored him, but Bourne dissented on C S Schuber for district attorney. Schuber faced an adverse Judiciary subcommittee report, while Bourne pledged to seek withdrawal and refrain from recommending a nonendorsed candidate.
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Teller Amendment Proposal Stirs Senate Over Regulations
Senator Teller pressed an amendment to the criminal code objections in the Senate. He sought to strike a provision that would let executive officers regulate, which critics say could create criminal offenses. The amendment to strike out the word regulation was adopted despite opposition, with plans to demand further debate and potential motions if the bill returns in the same shape.
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Senator Culberson Wins Senate Appointment Row
A fragment describes Senator Culberson winning a Senate appointment tied to a pay item for James D. Miot and a dispute between Senators Gamble and Gillott over the nomination of Gamble II. The text notes the nomination was held up in the Senate and asserts the recess appointment claim was invalid, delaying pay authorization until confirmation.
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Objection to Wanamaker Nomination Delays Senate Action
Objection to the nomination of Gowie Wanamaker as appraiser of the Port of New York delays Senate committee action. Oswald G Villard of New York leads the challenge with allies expected to appear to press oral arguments. Charges are undisclosed but allege Wanamaker’s political focus keeps him from duties at the appraisal office.
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Sympathy for Portugal House Passes Proclamation on Royal Assassination
The House of Representatives of the United States passed resolutions expressing profound sorrow for the assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luis of Portugal. It offered the nation's condolences to the Portuguese people and requested the President to forward the resolution to Portugal as an act of national bereavement.
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Senate Debate Over Panama Canal Defects and Navy Expenditures
The Senate wrestled with a 12.1 million deficiency bill and eyed naval overspending while condemning executive department exactions. Senator Hale and colleagues criticized Canal records publishing and warned the lock system risks, with cost projections for a sea level canal and inquiries into canal news dissemination.
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Union Soldiers Home Bill and District sidewalk measures
Senator Gallinger introduced a bill to provide a temporary home in the District for former Civil War soldiers sailors and marines. A Penrose bill would raise Arlington National Cemetery superintendent pay to 100 monthly with fuel and quarters. District commissioners sent two bills on sidewalk and street dirt removal and snow ice clearance to district committees. Metcalf to discuss Navy list and other questions before the board.
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Burkett Wins Reward for Aid to Omaha Indians
Omaha Indian chief letters Scatter Burkett praising his work to pass a Senate bill settling Omaha Indians’ government claim. The chief notes gratitude, promising a feast and thanks when Burkett visits, and says Indians will respond later with further honors.
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New Pension System Merger Cuts Offices and Expenses
A projected consolidation of seventeen federal pension offices into a single central agency in Washington promises a first year saving of 6,000,000 with ongoing annual cuts. The plan, approved by the House Appropriations Committee, would move pension payments directly from Washington and end agencies in Augusta Boston Buffalo Chicago Columbus Detroit Des Moines Indianapolis Knoxville Louisville Milwaukee New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco and Toledo. The total pension appropriation would reach 150,569,000 with expedited payments and no expected inconvenience to pensioners.
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Plan of Action Narrowed as Civil Service Chief Delays Action
Civil Service Commissioner McIlheney delayed ruling on Tommiy’s complaint alleging Avery Island facility workers are lured with daily wages of one dollar and coerced into agricultural tasks through deceptive contracts. Immigrant laborers reportedly receive brass tokens or groceries as wages and some are housed at company stores. The sheriff’s deputy enforces local enforcement while workers fear reprisal and trafficking. The Philippine Islands delegates Benito Segredo and Pablo Ocampo gain floor privileges in Congress.
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Williams on Message Holds Attention of House
In the House the Roosevelts message sparked extended debate on Democratic policy and finance. John Sharp Williams, leader of the minority, praised parts while labeling other portions sensational and dangerous, urging action on reform measures and Presidential program.
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Chance Succeeds Tomme As Post Office Chief Clerk
President nominates Henry Chance to succeed James G Timme as anchor for the State Department in place of Jim Timme of Wisconsin Timme resigns after years as auditor Chance born in Mount Vernon Illinois and a 1888 appointee to the Post Office Department with a long service record under Corte Root and Wall prior appointments include secretary to Secretary of War and superintendent of post office supplies
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Moody Church Pastor Compares Roosevelt To John the Baptist
Rev Dr Dixon of Moody Church spoke to about 1000 at a prayer meeting, praising President Roosevelt’s latest message to Congress as one of the greatest sermons. He likened the President to John the Baptist, signaling a new, purer life for individuals and the nation.
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