Heated debate over Mississippi River project stalls appropriation
In a seven hour House session, lawmakers clashed over the Rivers and Harbors bill. Representative Davidson urged setting aside a $20,000 preparatory measure for the Mississippi channel, facing opposition from colleagues led by Representatives Worrell, Young, and Madden. The Alexandria improvement and other tweaks were amid partisan contention, with Mark Twain’s views referenced in engineering arguments and debates on future funding.
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President Calls on Root in Senate Visit Turbulence
An early 20th century scene shows President Taft driving to the Senate with military aide Not Brit into the Latin Senator Root meeting. The Ballin investigation committee, with Mr Hustlea aboard, observed the day as Olmsted of Pennsylvan ia clapped at the car and spoke with Creeu hawk. Hoyt arrived and joined the Bret team for a conference about potential political moves.
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Memorial Petition Seeks War Veterans Aid
Governor Sprague and farmer Gov. Sprague lead a memorial to Congress for war veteran relief. The petition was presented in Congress yesterday and printed in the Congressional Record. Officials note many officers face hardship after leaving service and urge government support.
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Senator Smoot seeks duty off ships from foreign build
A Utah senator proposes adding foreign built steamers to the American plan, exempting up to 8 000 tons of displacement from duties. The measure would allow citizens or corporations to acquire foreign built ships duty free, for US flag use, and subject them to government call during war.
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Congress Condensed Senate Debates Alaska Council Bill
The Senate debated the proposal to create the Alaska Council but took no action after a short executive session. Several bills were considered, including district ventures, with ongoing river and appropriation debates. House activity featured speeches on port and Mississippi Waterway prep funding, while adjournment followed a tense session.
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District in Congress and Senate actions on Washington projects
Legislature advances House bills extending streets and highways such as Park Place Northwest Franklin Street and Newton Place Northwest while planning upgrades to the districts roads and grade crossings. Senate and House move on district wide measures including staffing for weights and measures and abolition of misdeeds toward destitute families. Potomac improvement funds rise from 180000 to 200000 with 20000 extra for Alexandria.
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Probers May Be Named For High Cost of Living Panel
Vice President Sherman is expected to appoint the minority members of the Senate committee tasked to investigate the high cost of living. Senator Simmons of North Carolina and Senator Clarke of Arkansas are anticipated as Democratic appointees, with Republican members likely Senators Ledge, McCumber, Elkins, and Crawford.
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Senator Money
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North Carolina
Clarke
Arkansas
Benatora Ledge
Massachusetts
McCumber
North Dakota
Eluins
West Virginia
Crawford
South Dakota
Democrats Oppose Ship Subsidy Bill Across House
Democratic lawmakers and delegations from several states oppose the Spight substitute to the Humphrey ship subsidy bill. Eleven Indian and eight Georgia Democrats join the opposition, signaling a partisan fight likely with Republicans aiming to defeat the program.
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Georgia
Poorest Paid Employees Highlight Bureau Claims
Commissioner Dennett of the General Land Office told the House expenditures committee that his bureau has the poorest paid force in government service. He noted 104 graduate lawyers and that papers involving millions in property are sometimes prepared by men earning about 1,890 dollars a year. He argued that effort today matches eight years ago, despite Alaska adding to the workload.
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Locomotive Inspection Bill Backed by Labor Advocates
Federal authorities hear testimony urging passage of a measure to inject locomotives for traveler and worker protection. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers representatives and other railroad employee groups support the bill while motive power officials from major railroads oppose it.
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Ito's Assassin to Die in Chan Angan Sentence
In Chan Angan Korean editor Angan was convicted of assassinating Prince Ito former Japanese resident general of Korea at Hachin October 2. He was sentenced to death and linked to a Korean secret society aimed at the murder.
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Attorney General Defends Federal Incorporation Bill Provisions
Attorney General Wickersham defends the proposed Federal incorporation bill amid claims it misrepresents provisions. He explains safeguards for legitimate corporate interests, hearings in court, and parity with state laws. Senate panel schedules full review, expects limited action this session.
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Taft speech records span millions of words and six years
The Senate moved to end secrecy on its records for the Taft era revealing the scale of presidential oratory. It notes Mischler’s work compiling Taft speeches across six volumes totaling about two million words, with Washington era letters and the breadth of Roosevelt and Jefferson writings cited as benchmarks in American presidential literature.
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President's Speech Freely Available Through Mail
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Dr Miles' Anti Pain Pills For Lok Motor Ataxia Relief
Advertises Dr Miles' Anti-Pain Pills claiming relief for locomotor ataxia. Testimonial notes long use, no habit formed, and money back if not beneficial. Mentions liver issues and persistent chronic disease sufferers finding benefit over years.
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Alaskan Council Opposes Bill on Public Lands Powers
During a brief Senate session Yesterday Alaska legislators faced opposition from Senators Clark Crawford Borah Heyburn Frasier and Clay to a bill led by Beveridge. They argued it could enable local corporations and abuses in resource management while Beveridge claimed local regulators better understand territory needs. The calendar moved forward with several unobjectionable measures, including a census bill counting cattle slaughtered in the United States.
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Colorado Democrat Denounces Philippine Friar Lands Sale
Representative Suatin of Colorado introduces a resolution declaring the 65,000 acre sale of friar lands in the Philippines to Havemeyer sugar interests illegal. He denounces the Department of Irrigation for upholding it and calls for an investigation. The resolution cites a 2,500 acre limit on sales to corporate associations.
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Favors G. U. Endowment Reported by Senate
Senator Burnham from the agriculture committee submitted the written report favoring extending the Morrill act provisions to George Washington University for agricultural education funding. The document explains the rationale for granting GWU its share of the funds. Representative Southwick proposed repealing the corporation tax law, citing his opposition to the Payne Aldrich tariff. Secretary Dickinson recommended a substantial appropriation to replace medical and hospital supplies lost at the Army medical supply depot in New York City on February 1.
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