Senate Passes Subsidy Shipping Bill After Major Debate
The Senate approved the subsidy shipping bill by 38 to 4 after a day of amendments and debate. Votes rallied along party lines with five Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. The measure creates a naval reserve force, expands subsidized ocean routes, and grants per ton subventions to certain vessels, amid contentious changes and firm managerial wishes.
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Senate Passes Ship Subsidy Amid Debate On Fortifications
The Senate approved the ship subsidy by 38 to 27 as amendments were debated. Republicans split on the vote and questions arose over naval reserves, foreign ships, and duties. House actions included fortifications funding in the Philippines, with leaders like Gallinger and Spooner engaged in exchange over Mosle letters and seamen qualifications. The chamber adjourned to noon and President Pro Tempore Penrose moved a payment inquiry on Kickapoo lands.
Congress to Tour Southern Harbors in March Trip
The House Committee on Rivers and Harbors approved a gunket to inspect ports and rivers in Florida Georgia Mississippi and Alabama between March 6 and 22. Augusta Columbus Savannah the Apalachee and Savannah rivers Mobile Gulfport and other cities will be visited with several Interstate and Foreign Commerce members joining.
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Forts Fight Over Bryan's Role in Philippines Treaty
In a heated debate over a fortifications bill, House members discuss Bryan's role in ratifying the peace treaty with Spain and the fate of the Philippines. Democrats push to delay spending until policy is set, while Republicans Payne Grosvenor Hill and others split from party lines on Subic Bay funding. Admiral Dewey letter cited, bill passes after votes.
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Uniform State Food Laws Urged Before Commerce Committee
Detroit manufacturer Walter Williams pressed the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee for uniform state food laws and readable labeling rules. He showcased jam bottles with varying state labels, warned of arbitrary standards, and argued that a national law would ease labeling while preserving preservative use.
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Department Reams Quizzed On Contingent Navy Funds
A congressional subcommittee presses heads of departments for clear delineation of contingent funds. Navy misuses of contingent and emergency budgets are examined, with a plan to consolidate the Navy contingent into one fund. Taft and War Department officials reveal widespread clerical salaries paid from non designated funds, prompting promises to enforce the law.
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President's appointments sent to the Senate
The President yesterday transmitted nominations for federal posts including United States Marshals for Rhode Island and New London Connecticut collectors of customs, pension agent at Boston, and several postmasters across Indiana, Missouri, Montana, South Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin and other districts with multiple named individuals.
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Tillman Resolution Faces Senate Deliberation On Rail Rates
A lengthy discussion centers on Tillman’s joint resolution and whether Congress will expand the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into Pennsylvania and West Virginia coal disputes. Hearst backed coal cases inform the inquiry, and amendments are debated as the committee weighs a non unanimous path on rate regulation and judicial review.
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Taft Pushes Steamship Line to the Philippines
Secretary Taft urged a commercial steamship link between San Francisco and the Philippines before the Senate Philippines Committee. He argued it would boost U S trade with the islands while acknowledging Philippine imports currently favor other sources. Senator Hale noted US exports are small by comparison. Taft said Filipino trade with the U S has long been limited. February 28 set for labor subjects hearings in the House Judiciary Committee. A hearing on woman suffrage follows a Baltimore convention. Diamonds offered at auction with no reserve at the Stock art sale.
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Senator Dillingham aims to amend immigration laws
Senator Dillingham introduced in the Senate a bill to broaden exclusions from entry. The measure adds those certified as mentally or physically defective by examining surgeons, extends disease-related fines to include idiots and epileptics, and bars felony admitters and those entering for immoral purposes. It reflects consultations with immigration officials in New York Montreal and Washington.
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Ex-Governor Urges Federal Aid for Alaskan Railroads
Former Alaska governor A P Swineford told the House Territories Committee that federal guarantees of 4 percent interest on railroad bonds would boost Alaska development by lowering freight costs and expanding transportation. He urged support for the Loyering bill and noted the need for new territorial government measures including a delegate in Congress, but prioritized railroad aid.
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House plans to honor builder of Panama Railroad
A congressional bill by Mr Bankhead seeks to rename Colon back to Aspinwall to honor William H Aspinwall builder of the Panama Railroad and prominent New York merchant. The move recalls Howland & Aspinwall’s Pacific trade and Aspinwall’s role in Panamanian history.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Catarrh
Purporting to purify the blood, Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to soothe inflamed surfaces and rebuild tissues to permanently cure catarrh by expelling taints from the blood. The ad urges readers to obtain Hood's Fills as a nonimitating cathartic.
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