Chippers Ask Aid Oppression Allegation in House
Independent coal operators denounce lack of legal remedy in court citing Bituminous Coal Trade League letter introduced by Mrs Gillespie. Democrats protest. Payne blocks print, adjournment battle follows as party leaders clash over railroad and coal competition claims.
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Congress Condensed Senate Debates on Shipping Bill and Coal Trusts
Senate session focused on the shipping bill with amendments from Allison and Spooner as Gainer defends the measure. Hale previewed the hazing bill. McCreary to read Washington's farewell on February 22. House tried to discharge a committee, failed to press grievances against the Pennsylvania Railroad, and adjourned after considering the fortifications appropriation with Williams filibustering. The piece charges a soft coal trust rail-link and price fixing with extensive railroad ownership and launch of investigations.
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Cure indigestion by strengthening nerves claims
A historical ad-style summary stating indigestion arises from weak stomach nerves rather than mechanical digestion. It promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia and stomach trouble, with a testimonial from F A H Malcolm of Ft Dodge Kansas claiming a daughter recovered after four bottles and a money-back guarantee.
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Coal Trust Allegations Put Beech Creek Rivalry Under Scrutiny
Pennsylvania and New York Central interests face scrutiny as independent coal operators accuse Beech Creek Coal and Coke and Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron of favoritism. Vanderbilts linked via Twombey dominate leadership in multiple railroads. The letter urges nationwide interstate commerce reform granting the ICC power to expose and punish railroad and trust discrimination, ensuring shipper relief.
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Fight Over Chinese Exclusion Bill Transfers Power
The House Immigration Committee voted to move the Foster bill to immigration jurisdiction, seeking to discharge Foreign Affairs and refer to Immigration. The Yoaster bill would bar Chinese coolies and revise exclusion laws, while Foreign Affairs resists surrender of control, predicting a sharp contest if the transfer proceeds.
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Senate Confirms President Nominees Across Agencies
In executive session the Senate confirmed a list of presidential nominations including George E. Anderson for consul general in Rio de Janeiro, Albert R. Morawetz in Dublin, Benjami n F. Burwell as associate justice of Oklahoma Supreme Court, James W. Raynolds as New Mexico secretary, and customs collectors Elwell S. Crosby and Myron H. McCord, plus several postmasters in towns across New York, New Jersey, North Dakota, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, and more.
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Navy Budget Faces Curtailment Debate in Congress
President Roosevelt discussed next year’s naval appropriations with House Naval Affairs Chairman Foss. A strong current favors cutting funding, with talk that the bill may authorize one big ship plus smaller vessels, though gains will be hard to secure.
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Bill to transfer insane criminals to the states
The Medico-Legal Society through Representative Adams of New York introduced in the House a bill to move criminally insane patients from St Elizabeths Asylum to state or other separate facilities. The measure orders the Attorney General to transfer all such inmates within thirty days of passage and mandates a report to Congress on costs. It also proposes a separate pavilion for the insane at the Federal penitentiary in Atlanta Georgia.
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Foreign Relations Committee Passes Longworth Bill
The House Foreign Relations Committee reported unanimously in favor of Longworths bill authorizing 5 million dollars to build or buy legations for the United States abroad. The panel also scheduled to hear Secretary Root on consular reform, with discussions noted from a conference with Senator Crowell.
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Senate Debates Subsidy Bill and Hazing Reform at Navy Academy
The Senate debated amendments to a shipping subsidy bill. Senators Allison Spooner and Gallinger critiqued features while Newlands proposed government shipbuilding. A separate hazing bill, reported by Hale, would replace the current compulsory court martial with reviewed punishments and define hazing.
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Senate considers rate regulation bill amid cross party clash
Senator Elkins introduced a bill to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to modify unjust rates after hearings. The measure, prepared by leading lawyers, would allow court-ordered rate changes with a one year duration, with suspension possible for justice. The bill aligns with President and Knox positions. Committee on Interstate Commerce weighs Foraker and Hepburn bills, debate centers on court review of commission decisions.
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Ohio is for rate bill signals in two cities
Cincinnati reports President West of the Receivers and Shippers Association urging Senator Dolliver to stand firm against railroad interests and oppose the Hepburn bill. Columbus notes the Ohio House passes a joint resolution urging Congress to back Roosevelt’s railway rate legislation plan.
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Mrs Oates and Mrs C H Davi Lothrop B
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Fifteen Shots A Minute Gun Proposal to Army
Gen Crozier outlined to a House Appropriations subcommittee that the new field gun fires fifteen rounds per minute, far faster than the gid gun’s two to three. The ordnance plan envisions 250 batteries, about two guns per thousand men for a 500,040 strong force. Already 276 guns are in service, with full army provision not until 1919 at current supply rates.
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Public Printer to Require Permits for Visits
The Government Printing Office will issue an official order to bar visitors from the big printers without a permit from the main office. The move aims to prevent interruptions to work and is expected to benefit service. Sightseers remain allowed under guided tours.
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