Maryland Senator Rayner Defends Emergency Measure Debate
In a Senate debate Senator Rayner of Maryland criticizes President's methods against predatory wealth yet calls the Aldrich plan flawed as unlawful or impractical He warns the financial system concentrates power and urges reform while opposing the current emergency currency measure and criticizing monetary policy debate workers and farmers scrutinize the proposal amid partisan tension and calls for financial reform.
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BMW Ravner Weutoon
Bank of Laeur
Congress Condensed Speech by Benster Rayner on Currency Question
Congress proceedings summarize Benster Rayner of Marland advocating currency reform while debates on postmaster general nominations and Aldrich reserves bill continue. The House adjourns to noon amid discussions of banking reserves and emergency use of funds with tensions over constituent interests and state impact.
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Benster Rayner
Marland
George W Wanamaker
New York
Senate
Pay Bill Proposals Elevate Army Navy Pay and Benefits
A congressional committee reviews a comprehensive pay bill to equalize officer and enlisted pay across services. The measure expands salaries and allowances, with raises for colonels, lieutenants, cadets, and naval officers. It notes rapid cost increases since 1970 and argues improved compensation will keep skilled personnel from leaving the service.
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Ache
Rayy Mourine Corps
Revere Cutter Service
Wanmaker Confirmed as Merchandiser Appointee in Senate Vote
The appointment of George Wanmaker to be importer of merchandise at New York 145 was confirmed by the Senate yesterday amid opposition over alleged illegal political ties. Support from business leaders urged confirmation despite protests. Also confirmed were Trink of California as Director of the Mint and Robert W Hoberts and Lenny H Tluck as postmasters in Port Jefferson and Athens No.
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George Wo Wan
New York
Senate
Wanmaker
Deficiency Bill Agreed By House and Senate Conferees
Conferees in both chambers reached full agreement on a deficiency bill. Provisions include funding for the Hyde Benson land venture and a 360 thousand dollar appropriation for public works in the District of Columbia. The presiding judge must certify necessity of any ongoing costs. The measure awaits final approval before the senate and house adjourn.
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Yankhua
In and Wateriars Commission
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Cuumity
United States
Leake Denounces Bryan While Leaguing Party Loyalties
Representative Leake of New Jersey challenged Democratic defense of William Jennings Bryan in the House. He argued Bryan’s principles align with Democrat aims and urged repudiation of Bryanism, while noting his own opposition to misrepresenting beliefs. The debate touched on Nebraska and national politics as the House adjourned for the day.
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United States
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Democratic
Nebraska
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Bryan Tie
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Hardwich
Georgia
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Texas
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No Inquiry on Patronage in Senate Committee Plan
The article alleges a plan to appoint a senatorial investigating committee was abandoned after opposition. Senator Stone sought Democrat support and warned of a flood of letters from across the country as hundreds of patrons claimed political motives behind patronage in Ohio. Senators debated the resolution amid concerns over Republican votes.
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Ohlo
M Stone
Morton explains silver reserve plan to British MPs
Morton Rewen of England, MP, testified before the House Committee on Banking and Currency yesterday. He discussed Goshen’s silver reserve concept as security against silver paper and suggested the plan could fit the United States without disrupting the current currency system.
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Morton Rewen
England
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Aulger
Thewen Sud
Root Urges Embassy Sites for Permanent Diplomatic Quarters
Heoretry Root backed government requirement for embassy sites and permanent Legation buildings abroad. He told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the diplomatic and consular bill should include permanent quarters for American representatives, with emphasis on legation buildings in Peking China.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Peking
China
Railroads Seek Commission Hearing on Hours of Service
Four railroad systems including Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, Southern Railway, Louis and San Francisco, and Seaboard Air Line petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for a hearing set for February 2 to discuss extending the nine hour law for personnel directing train movements. The ICC confirms it cannot broadly extend the law and would only consider limited relief for specific cases showing good cause.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Southern Railway
Louis and San Francisco
Seaboard Air Line
Philadelphia Supply Company claim against government referred for claims
The Philadelphia Supply Company of Washington filed claims totaling 3642 for rural carrier supplies used in 1901 and 1902. Postmaster General Meyer asked the Speaker to refer the case to the Committee of Claims. The Bureau alleges overpricing and noncompetitive bids during Charles Machen’s tenure, and the Comptroller of the Currency is to determine payment of 2566.
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Washerston
Charles Machen
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Committee of Claims
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Yun
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Navy to overhaul eighteen ships with modern guns and hoists
Plans sent to Congress detail overhauls for eighteen ships including the battleships Alabama Illinois Kentucky and Kearsarge with new intermediate batteries ammunition hoists and magazines. Iowa gains ordnance hoist and magazines at 277600. Brooklyn and Iowa slated for refit at League Island. San Francisco Baltimore to become mine layers with new guns at 3455000 and 265000 respectively. Other vessels like Bennington Paul Jones Nicholson Brien and several submarines receive varying modernization costs.
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Illiois
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Iowa
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League Island
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Bennington
Paul Jones Nicholson
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Ita
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Pike
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Limits on members practicing before executive departments
Senator Borah proposed an amendment to the penal code to restrict senators and representatives from practicing before executive departments in cases where the government has an interest. He will speak in support, while some senators want exemptions for lawyers and differ on the scope of prohibition. The measure aims to differentiate allowed categories for member representation.
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Mcnorah
Amendment limits withdrawals in Aldrich currency bill
An amendment introduced yesterday by Senator Tillman restricts emergency currency withdrawals to not more than 39 million dollars per month, aligning with existing law. The bill previously sought to curb inflation by prohibiting banks from injecting 500 million in bank notes and then contracting, a step Tillman objects to.
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Cuban census seeks temporary workers for tabulation
Applications for Cuban census tabulation jobs exceeded the need, with candidates referred to the director of the Cuban consult, salaries funded by the republic treasury. Work is set to begin around May, paid on a piece or time basis depending on efficiency under the Mecé-price method.
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Mayreh
Old Representative Visits House
Hon Hosen Parker of New Hampshire toured the House yesterday, a Forty second and Forty third Congress veteran. Faces seen included Speaker Cannon Gen Sherwood of Ohio and Capt Chaney, long-time House official, all linked to the Forty third Congress.
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Hosen Parker
New Hampshire
Cannon
Gen. Sherwood
Ohio
Chaney
House
New School Bill in Would Look After Buildings
A House bill seeks appointment of a district superintendent of buildings and supplies by the board of education. The architect or civil engineer would oversee school buildings, furnishings, and staff, with a salary up to 10,000. The measure aims to free the superintendent of schools from building duties and place them under a dedicated manager. The bill also covers subordinate compensation and appointment powers.
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Representative Goulden
New York
Schoo's
Joma of Education
Joma of Education Just 1% 15 the Superintendent of Schools
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Gallinger
Senate District Committee
District of Columbia
Thomas
Commin+sionars
Bil
French opera doy en Delmas condemns salary cuts for singers
Delmas, a leading French opera doy en, disapproves of proposed salary reductions for singers in New York. He argues a true artist cannot be overpaid and that money is not his chief concern. If American salaries shrink, great artists may refuse to cross the Atlantic.
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Washington Post
Delmas Doyen
New York
Atlantic
Militia Armament Revealed With New Rifle
Acting Secretary Olver announced the War Department will arm the organized militia of about 100000 with the new high powered army rifle the model of 1903 chambered for 1906 ammunition The feature is a sharply pointed light steel clad bullet offering long range and flat trajectory Governors may requisition the rifle upon turning in Krag Jorgensen guns The armories will continue production for a reserve stock to arm future volunteer forces.
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War Department
Army Orders Leaver of Excellence and Retirements Spread
Army orders list officers and personnel with retirement dates and postings. Capt Frank W Coe Coast Artillery Corps to retire April 1 after four months. First Lieut Bueton J Mitchell Twelfth Infantry to May 13. Surgeon Charles EB Plage placed on duty as medical commissary. Sergt Chitles Ho Acord Twenty eighth Infantry to retire. Contract Surgeon Thomas 8 Lows reassigned from Philippines to San Francisco.
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Coast Artillery Corps
Bueton J Mitchell
Twelfth Infantry
Charles EB
Reed Commissery
Chitles Ho
Het
Thomas 8 Lows
Philippines
San Francisco
Naval officers orders and station transfers listed
Orders revoke service and transfer personnel to recruiting stations and hospitals. Names include Lieut Com E T Witheropoon, Lieut Com J 8 Duddridge, Midshipman N Metcalf, and Analytant Surgeon EM Drown. Miscellaneous ship and location references appear, with voyage notes from Punta Arenas, Guantanamo, Boston, and Newport.
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Recalled Venezuelan diplomat to be relieved by Dr Gorticoa
Senor Pulido, secretary and charge d'affaires of the Venezuelan Legation in Washington, is to be relieved by Dr Veloz Gorticoa within three weeks. Gorticoa, previously in the Bureau of American Republics and in charge of Pan American exhibits at Jamestown, has held the post of charge d affaires ad interim since last April. Pulido, in Washington for nearly ten years, will return to Venezuela as the diplomatic service shifts to charges.
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Washington
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Bureau of American Republics
Wisconsin Congressman Invents Snipe Holder for Cigar
Representative Wustay Weustermy of Wisconsin has patented a celluloid snipe holder for a five cent cigar. He explains he keeps a half smoked cigar, placing it in the holder to save money. The device, described as a triumph of progress, will be marketed and is expected to sell well.
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Senatr Aldrich
Binance Committee
Soulland West
Lot Rt
Tillman
Via
Wustay Weustermy
Wisconsin
Keustermann
Senate Demands Answers on Pensacola Postmaster
Senators demand information on William H Northup Pensacola postmaster whose 1919 commission expired and whose renomination was rejected 1907. Postmaster General Meyer defends continuation citing law while White House says no notice of rejection reached the President. The dispute centers on executive power and Senate advice and consent.
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United States
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Meyers
William H Northup
Pensacola
Fla
Northup
Moyer
Senate On Tuesday Dropped Mr Meyer
White House
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Tim
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Iamaki
Meyer Tersely
Coal Lands Entry Policy in Alaska Debated by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt considered a delegation of Alaska entrymen to open coal lands in Alaska. Senators Piles of Washington Delegate Cale and ex Governor McGraw with DA McKenzie presented the matter. It is understood that some lands would be withheld to allow legislation reserving part for navy use and a government leasing system for the remainder.
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Pilea
Washington
Cale
Alaska
McGraw
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Transfer With Each Shave Special in The Washington Post
The barber Amechinas on Fifty ninth Street near Lexington Avenue offered transfer rides with shaves to boost business. Chief Inspector Parker of the New York City Railway Company said Reeth, an employee, posed as customer, obtained a transfer. Amechino was arraigned in Yorkville Police Court and fined $3.
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Parker
New York City Railway Company
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Yorkville
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Cures A Cough Or Cold With Pine Remedy Formula
A claimed neverstalling cough remedy recommends mixing two ounces of glycerine half an ounce of pine concentrate or of pine gold whiskey and taking tea spoonful to two tablespoonful every four hours. Supposedly cures any curable cough within twenty four hours. Ingredients sold at drug stores. pine concentrate sold in medicinal half ounce vials sealed to protect from heat and light. Other pine oils are insoluble and may cause nausea and fail to work.
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