Wallage on Stand He Raps Taft Over His Good Name
Joan Findley Wallace former Isthmian Canal Commission chief engineer explains to Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee his reasons for leaving government service and details of his dispute with Secretary Taft. He accuses Cromwell of interference and asserts his right to resign for personal and professional reasons, recounting meetings with Taft and Cromwell and the push for his replacement.
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Mr Cromwecll
Jt Timite
Belove
Oplind
Commission
United States
Canal Commission
Buena Varilla
Admiral Walker
New York
Internal strife over railroad leadership and Cromwell’s influence
A former official recalls clashes with Shonts over control of the Panama Railroad and commission. He argues Cromwell wielded improper influence despite no official role, seeking to dictate appointments and advance personal investments, creating an untenable position and concerns of scandal. He notes long tenure without asking for a raise.
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Shonts
Cromwell
Morton
Day
Mr. Shonts
Y Alzo
Panama
Banka
Esch Townsend Hepburn bill fate hinges on Congress
William E. Chandler argues the Esch Townsend Hepburn rate bill will shape control of interstate railroad rates. He warns against injecting court power to set rates, praises Democratic support under Bryan, and predicts political repercussions if the bill fails this session.
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Senate
Commission
Congress
Democratic Party
Bryan
Spain
Cuba
Roosevelt
Wiliam J. Bryan
United States
William E. Chandler
Fowler Introduces Clean Money Bill in Congress
Representative Fowler of New Jersey proposes clean money legislation in the Banking and Currency Committee. The bill lets individuals or corporations mail worn or mutilated U S currency to the Treasurer for exchange at par plus no postage or registration fees. It authorizes a 100000 dollar appropriation to cover Treasury transportation and return of new notes.
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Fowler
New Jersey
Committee On Banking and Currency
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Smoot Case Before Senate Committee Today
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee opens a four day witness inquiry into the Smoot case at 10 30 this morning Senator Hopkins asks for a four day hearing extension to attend Wallace in the Interoceanic Canals committee The list of witnesses includes A H Smith chief patriarch and C E Briggs patriarch of Lamont Iowa H C Smith Aposite HB Lt Kelly bishop Independence Towe and F M eehey apostle of Boston Maas among others from the organized church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
Hopkins
Wallace
Knox Busy in Committee Speaks on Rate Legislation
Senator Knox issued a sharp defense of his position on rate regulation during a Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce talk. He said he has not read the Hepburn bill in detail, is not aligned with current rate legislation, and referenced his November Pittsburg speech as containing his mature views. He argued courts must review railroad rate orders, preserving remedies for railroads while offering no perfect recourse for the public.
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Pittsburg
Interstate Commerce Commiss
Taft
Knox
Yort
Kno
Chamer of Commerce
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Pork barrel omnibus public buildings bill advances
Senator Allison and Representative Tawney, chairs of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, conferred with President Roosevelt. They plan a sizeable omnibus public buildings bill, though the total will be smaller than in some sessions. House leaders face obligations on statehood and there will be no river and harbor bill, prompting calls for funding public buildings.
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Allison
Tawney
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Bargains in Medicine and the Value of Scott Emulsion
A reader claims cheaper emulsions save money, but Scott and Browne argue higher cost reflects higher quality. They assert reducing oil or care would undermine the standard cod liver oil product today.
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Scott
Penny Wise
Pound
Scott & Browne
Pearl Street
New York
Democrats Weigh Plans for Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic lawmakers discuss forming a campaign committee to lead the fall effort. Candidates Garber of Ohio Granger of Rhode Island and Fleed of Virginia vie for chair, while James T. Lloyd of Missouri garners strong support as a potential chairman.
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House Minority Watch
Congressional Committee
House
Democratic Congressional Committee
Garber
Ohio
Granger
Rhode Island
Fleed
Virginia
James T. Lloyd
Missouri
Hsts
Lloyd
Less Money For War Asks 9 Millions And Gets 5
A minority report by Brundidge and Sullivan urged against a $600,000 fortification for Manila and Subig Bay, arguing no policy or total cost plans exist. The House Appropriations Committee cut fortifications estimates from $8,953,112 to $4,888,993, with current year at $6,747,893. The bill earmarks funds for insular defenses, seacoast batteries, Hawaiian sites, fortification arms, and submarine mines, while stressing uncertain policy and costs.
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House Committee On Appropriations
War Department
House
Philippines
Messrs. Brundidge and Sullivan
Manila
Subig Bay
Pelicy
Army
Navy
Insular
Hawaiian Islands
Commissioners Grant Hearing On Automobile Bill
The District Commissioners will grant a hearing on a proposed bill regulating automobile speed in Washington. The bill sets twelve miles per hour as the limit, six miles per hour at rail and street crossings. It would also imprison repeat offenders within a year instead of fines. Maj. Sylvester supports a lower limit and notes hardship potential for repeat offenses. He calls for small modifications for feasibility.
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House of Representatives
Automobilists
Washington
Sims
Maj
Sylvester
District of Columbia
Change Proposed for Railroad Taxation in Territories
Representative Hamilton of Michigan introduced a bill to tax railroad property in Arizona and New Mexico under territorial laws after January 1, 1907. The measure shifts rolling stock and other property to territorial taxation, replacing the current flat rates quoted for Arizona and New Mexico. It also positions the bill as an administration retaliatory move while signaling to corporate interests that statehood may alter existing bases.
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Hamilton
Michigan
Committee On Territories
Arizona
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Qaliformia
Texas
Maclaure
Cannon
Statehood in Senate foraker causes laughter
The Senate roared with laughter when Senator Foraker recalled a pocket picking incident during discussion of the statehood bill. Senators Beveridge Teller and Tillman spoke on the bill and shipping plan, with votes planned for Wednesday after two days of committee debate and routine business. Several bills were passed including juror drawing in Oklahoma and army dental corps reorganization.
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Senate
Ledge
Moraker
Leny
Foraker
Beveridge
Ohio
Dental Corps
Army
Indian Territory
Taft Explains Philippine Tariff Bill to Senate
Secretary Taft spent an hour before the Senate Committee on Philippines answering questions from Senators Dubois Burrows Beveridge and Culberson. He argued the labor conditions in the Philippines and disputed claims on Chinese workers and population, noting differences between American and Filipino labor and the risks of agitation raising wages.
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Taft
Senate Committee On
Philippines
Dubois
Burrows
Beveridge
Culberson
House Committee On
Mr.Taft
Manila
Philippine Party
United States
Grosvenor Amendment to Hepburn Bill Seeks Conflicts Ban
Representative Grosvenor of Ohio proposes an amendment to the Hepburn railroad rate bill. It would prohibit any rail carrier engaged in interstate commerce from holding any material supply or transport offices in the same company. The Interstate Commerce Commission could order forfeiture and vacancy of such offices upon proof of violation. The President has reportedly not opposed the measure.
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United States
Congress
Grosvenor
Ohio
Such Commission
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