Opium in Philippines tariff bill passes House
The Philippines tariff bill was approved by the House amid debate over opium imports. An attempt to bar opium except for medical use failed, while amendments to place cotton and cotton products on the free list were defeated. The measure, backed by Representative Payne, limits opium licensing to the Philippine Commission and leaves revenue implications to them. The bill also addresses tobacco duties and China labor, with various amendments defeated. The House then moved to other measures, including river and harbor appropriations, adjourned, and set a vote on related items for today.
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Payne
United States
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Secretary of War of Union
New York
Secretary of War
Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions Noted
The Senate passed the Military Academy appropriation bill and began Indian appropriation consideration. Elkins said railroad rate legislation is unlikely this session. Isthmian Canal Bill advanced. Ex-Senator Higgins wrapped defense for Judge Swayne. one witness examined. The House passed the Philippine tariff with minor Dem-approved amendments and failed to ban opium imports. River and charter bills paused, with war flags authority still debated.
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Elkins
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Congress
Higgins
Judge Swayne
Swayne impeachment trial drags with tense Senate delays
The Senate pressed the Swayne impeachment case amid waning attendance and procedural friction. Attorney Higgins argued for the respondent, claiming Judge Swayne traveled for summer duties and faced only proper expenses, while defense witnesses and state rules shaped the day. Later, canal zone and rail issues dominated, with decisions on court sessions and infrastructure bills, and an executive session followed by tributes to a deceased representative.
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Platt
New York
Otis
Depew
Burrows
Michigan
Edkins
West Virginia
Martin
Virginia
Blackburn
Kentucky
No Statehood Deal Reached In Senate Tangle
Senate struggle over the Statehood bill continues as Beveridge moves to conference, with no agreement. Republicans hint at a split over Arizona New Mexico voting, Oklahoma and Indian Territory admission, while Democrats remain excluded without unanimous consent. Conference positions harden amid ongoing talks.
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Friends of the Committee
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New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Lighthouse Bill Reported to House on New Lighthouses
An omnibus lighthouse bill reported from the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee authorizes new lighthouses at Ambrose Channel in North Carolina Brunswick Georgia Rock of Ages on Lake Superior Honolulu and two lighthouse tenders for New York and California districts The bill also authorizes light stations at Pungoleague Creek Virginia Ragged Point Virginia and allows a drafting staff in Washington The report supports a bill increasing compensation for a Diamond Shoals light project from 590000 to 760000 after five years.
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New York
California
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Ragged Point
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Washington
Eels
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Army Appropriation Bill Maintains For Retired Officers Pay
The House remains firm on the provision for pay of retired Army officers on active duty. A partial Senate conference report on the army appropriation bill was adopted with three items left unresolved, including the retirement pay issue. The measure includes increased line officer pay and other pay provisions, while conference discussions addressed transport service funding and military post recommendations.
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Proctor
Senate
Record and Pension Office
Congress
Philippine Islands
United States
Fort Sam
Houston
Tex
Engineers’ School
Washington Barracks
D. C
Secretary of War
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Foss
Dayton
Meyer
Public Buildings Rule Ramains Uncertain In House
A large petition with about 300 names from Republicans and Democrats urged Speaker Cannon to grant the public buildings bill the right of way. The effort drew little response and a mixed mood from Capitol aides as a caucus was proposed but would require cross party participation. Meanwhile Rep Otis’s desk was draped in mourning with lilies and roses laid atop it. The House Interstate Commerce panel endorsed Mann measures to regulate dams bridges on navigable rivers. Byron J Price was confirmed as deputy auditor for the Navy Department.
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Cannon
Gillet
Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Joe
Otis
New York
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Mann
Rate Bill in Senate Hits Snag in Last Session Days
The Senate and its Interstate Commerce Committee stalled on railroad rate legislation as time runs out in the session. Chairman Elkins said passage before adjournment is unlikely. Senator Carmack noted broad committee consensus but supported further President guided action. A fresh push for Esch Townsend or similar measures faced protests from opponents and calls for exhaustive hearings before any report.
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Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Capitol
Elkins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Carmack
William J. Bryan
Berry
Arkansas
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United States
Wiliam J. Bryan
Senate Committee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Stuyvesant Fish
Illinois Central Railroad
Dolliver
Kean Seeks Summer Committee Action on Resolution
Senator Kean prepared a resolution weeks ago to let the committee sit during the summer but chose to submit it to the committee rather than offer it in the Senate after consultation. Dolliver stalled it with a motion. No vote occurred and no division made. Carmack supported Dolliver but would not back the Esch Townsend bill in its current form. Foster and McLaurin had not decided. The group agreed hearings needed before reporting, with talks of a time unit on the investigation. Dolliver plans to renew the motion. he would seek an early report if a resolution passes to sit after adjournment.
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Clapp
Foster
Louisiana
Carmack
Kean
Elkins
Newlands
Senate
Doljliver
McLaurin
Private Car Lines Step Into Fruit Trade Debate
A Chicago counsel for Armour car lines argued before the House Interstate Commerce subcommittee that private car lines enable growers and shippers to reach markets and keep costs down. He contended railroads cannot outfit and ice thousands of refrigerator cars for a short seasonal window, and cited growers’ testimony to show private cars fill a critical need. He challenged statements by Ferguson and Mead, questioned representation of grower interests, and warned that forced railroad ownership would raise costs and idle cars, harming the public.
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Armour Car Lines
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
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Stevens
Onion
E. M. Ferguson
Duluth
Minn
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Mead
Boston
Ferguson
Tirion
United States
Ryan
Orton
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Duluth Commercial Club
Superior Retail Grocers’ Association
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Lake Superior Butchers’ Association
Union
Warning on heart trouble prompts immediate action
A regional health notice warns that fainting spells breathlessness and irregular heartbeats may indicate serious heart trouble. It urges immediate action and to commence treatment without delay to reduce fatal risk.
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Heart Ailments
Testimonial touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a remedy for shortness of breath palpitation and chest pain. A P M John K Todd of Unipolis Ohio claims six bottles cured his symptoms and guarantees a money back offer if first bottle does not help.
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Secret freight contracts questioned in interstate commerce debate
Mr Union presented a contract between Armour Car Lines and Georgia Central Railroad detailing freight rate limits, car provision and refrigeration responsibility. He argued local service aiding commerce may not be interstate commerce, citing Supreme Court authorities. Urlen to resume tomorrow afternoon.
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Armour Car Lines
Georgia Central Railroad
United States Supreme Court
Urlen
Rail rate debate sparks socialist label from railroad president
President Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna & Western denounces Congresss railroad rate legislation as socialist and un-American, warning it would confiscate railroad properties by transferring rate making power to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The same day Armour Car Line counsel argues private cars fall outside interstate commerce and opposes federal control. Senate Finance backs a House bill applying tariff laws to merchandise from the Panama Canal Zone.
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Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Canal Zone
Senate Committee On Finance
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Panama Canal Zone
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