Wallage On Stand He Raps Secretary Taft In Senate Hearing
Joan Findley Wallace former Panama Canal chief engineer testifies before the Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee detailing his resignation, charging unjust attacks on his name, criticizing Secretary Taft and Cromwell, and defending his right to resign for the enterprise’s welfare. He says Cromwell is an intermeddler and disputes Shonts administration training as inferior. He recounts meetings with Taft Cromwell and Admiral Walker, and explains the conditions he sought when offered the post.
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Contested leadership and drift in railroad governance
The speaker recounts tensions with Shonts over control of a railroad and commission, detailing feelings of secondary status, lack of engineering credentials, and belief Cromwell influenced appointments and policy. He cites Cromwell’s distant influence, involvement in Panama affairs, and risks of corruption, leading to a precarious position within the government.
Chandler for Rate Bill Predicts Bryan for President if Bill Fails
William E. Chandler argues the Esch-Townsend-Hepburn rate bill would empower a government commission to set just and reasonable railroad rates, while warning against inserting court power to suspend or set rates. He predicts a Democratic victory with Bryan as next president if the measure fails this session.
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Fowler Bill Aims To Replace Worn US Currency
Representative Fowler of New Jersey introduces a bill to swap worn or mutilated United States currency for new notes by registered mail. The measure authorizes $100,000 to cover Treasury transportation and handling costs at subtreasuries and fiscal agents, enabling exchanges without postage or registration charges.
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Smoot Case Set for Senate Privileges Hearing Today
The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections will begin a four day investigation of witnesses in the Smoot case at 10 30 this morning. Senator Hopkins seeks a four day extension to attend the Wallace hearing. Witnesses include A H Smith chief patriarch Lamont Iowa C E Briggs patriarch Lamont Iowa H C Smith Apostle and HB Lt Kelly bishop Independence Towe and F M eehey apostle of Boston Maas.
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Knox Busy in Committee Delays on Rate Legislation Speech
Senator Knox said he has been tied up with committee work and has not yet read the Hepburn bill. He referenced a Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce speech from last November as his last matured view on rate regulation and explained that courts must review unreasonable railroad orders, not replace Congress with an immediate judicial fix.
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Pork Barrel Omnibus Public Buildings Bill Moves Forward
Senator Allison and Representative Tawney, chairs of the Appropriations committees, conferred with President Roosevelt. A generous slice of pork is planned in an omnibus public buildings bill, though total funding will not exceed some past congresses. House leaders face obligations on the statehood bill, and with no river and harbor measure, many members seek sizable public building allowances.
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Bargains in Medicine Prompt Foolish Penny Wise
A reader argues against buying Scott's Emulsion due to price, claiming cheaper alternatives exist. The reply asserts higher cost reflects higher quality and production standards, noting cutting corners would erase its status as a standard cod liver oil preparation. Scott & Browne, 40 Pearl Street, New York.
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Democrats Eye Plan to Organize Congressional Campaigns
Democratic members of the House discuss forming a Democratic Congressional committee to lead the campaign. Candidates Garber of Ohio Granger of Rhode Island and Fleed of Virginia have strong support, while supporters urge James T. Lloyd of Missouri for chairmanship. Lloyd, in his fifth term, is popular and would satisfy party leaders nationwide.
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Less Money for War Asks 9 Millions and Gets 5
A minority report by Brundidge and Sullivan blocks $600,000 for fortifying Manila and Subig Bay as the War Department’s estimates for fortifications are cut from $8,953,112 to $4,888,993. They warn the policy and total costs are undefined and future expenditures would anchor U.S. possession without clear plans. The bill totals include $1,445,000 for insular defenses and $1,882,000 for fortification armament with $400,000 for seacoast artillery tubes and related items.
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Commissioners to Hear Automobile Bill Proposals
Washington district commissioners scheduled a hearing on a House bill regulating auto speed and rules for motorists. The draft sets twelve miles an hour as the limit, six at crossings, and envisions imprisonment for a second offense within a year. Maj. Sylvester supports the trend but warns of potential hardship and urges modest changes.
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Change Proposed for Railroad Taxation in Territories
Representative Hamilton from Michigan introduced a bill to tax railroad property in Arizona and New Mexico under territorial rules starting January 1, 1907. The measure would align railroad tax bases with other property, replacing the current flat rates, and signals administration support to pressure corporate interests amid potential statehood delays.
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Statehood Debate Sparks Laughter in Senate Foraker Incident
In a tense Senate session the statehood bill drew objections from Senator Ledge and a pledge by Senator Moraker to obstruct, while Senator Beveridge and others argued the bill's form. Foraker recounted a pocket-picking quip as the chamber laughed. The day also covered a postal clerks fatalities inquiry and shipping bill discussions with a planned vote set for Wednesday.
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Taft Explains Philippine Tariff Bill To Senate
Secretary Taft spent an hour before the Senate Committee on Philippines detailing the Philippine tariff bill and labor conditions. He challenged claims of a large Chinese population, warned against Chinese labor on plantations, and contrasted American and Filipino labor with notes on wages and discipline.
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Grosvenor Amendment to Hepburn Bill Proposed by Ohio Rep
Representative Grosvenor of Ohio drafts an amendment to the Hepburn railroad rate bill. It would bar railroad executives and staff with direct or indirect interests in supplying materials or transporting freight for interstate carriers. The Interstate Commerce Commission would order vacated offices filled per corporate by laws. The President has reportedly seen the proposal and is not opposed.
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