Owen Opposes Aldrich Bill as He Endorses Bond-Backed Emergency Currency
Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma delivered a lengthy maiden speech opposing key Aldrich currency provisions while voicing support for a bond secured emergency currency. He challenged deposits guarantees and faulted many bank practices, arguing for a government backed issue limited to national banks and stressing depositor safety amid market fears. His remarks drew applause from the galleries and lively debate in the Senate chamber.
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Aldrich Bill Commended by Nebraska Club
The Omaha Tec club endorsed Alden Hawking Aldrich currency reform measures. four members opposed a move to Congress to form a committee on currency legislation. A separate resolution urged not to pursue the broader monetary policy overhaul.
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House Policemen Named for new force at FL building
A fragmentary report lists appointments to the new police force at the Florida building. Names include Serwegni, Casson, J. W. Jones of Cleave Lawn, W. R. Johnson, HL, John OConor Mountain Michigan, with Capt. Fanos overseeing.
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Congress Condensed Senate Debates Indian and Army Bills
The Senate led by Robert L Owen discussed the Indian appropriation bill and army appropriation measures briefly. Representatives Barker of New Jersey Wares of California Garrit of Tennessee Kuestermann of Wisconsin and Poll of North Carolina spoke during the general debate as the session adjourned toward noon.
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Capitol Brevities Interest Moves in Congress
Senator Owen introduced a bill to bar sending stock exchange quotes by mail. President nominated Samuel W. George as assistant appraiser in Boston. Esch bill advances for railroad accident reports to ICC and public release. Various lawmakers debated immigration and bankruptcy reform. A House panel favored fees for pensionable naval paymasters clerks and library funding for the Hermitage relics.
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Never Get Out of Debt
Nine tenths of people barely live on weekly pay and many fall into debt making doctor visits costly. The ad promotes John’s Medicine as non patent, 50 years old, with no opium or morphine, claimed to prevent pneumonia and consumption and tied to Rev Father John O'Brien.
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Philip Norton Credits Luther John's Medicine for Cure
Philip Norton of 201 East Courteenth Street New York City says Luther Johns Medicine cured him of a severe cold and boosted his health. He reports improved energy and relief from lingering symptoms after using the remedy.
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New District and Bills To Regulate Milk Supply
Representative Goulden proposes a pension plan for superannuated government employes, withholding pay to create a fund. The treasury would act as depository as part of a new district bill package to regulate milk supply.
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District bills move in House and Senate
Washington page reports two key bills from Congress: Carling of Virginia seeks to regulate District milk sales with strict adulteration rules, while Goulden of New York proposes a government employee pension fund. Senate favors Dolliver on child labor limits. Gallinger seeks a Sullivan statue in the District.
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House Conferees Named on Street Railway Bill
Speaker Cannon appointed the House conferees for the street railway bill extending tracks to Union Station. District Committee members Representative Smith, Campbell, and Sims were named. Senate conferees are Senators Gallinger, Long, and Martin. Representative Smith moved to insist on Senate amendments, and the motion passed.
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Wisconsin Rep Defends Canteen and Attacks Prohibition Zeal
Wisconsin Representative Kustermann argues for restoring the army canteen and defends temperance while labeling prohibitionists as poor misguided people. He cites morale declines since the canteen’s removal and contrasts German restraint with American saloon culture. Debate on the army appropriation bill continues amid broader GOP critique and currency reform disputes.
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Indian Bill Sparks Senate Clash Over First Reading
The Senate debated omitting the first reading of the Indian appropriation bill. Senator Teller warned of past overhauls and potential scandal in earlier legislation, while Senator Curtis defended the measure as superior. Unanimous consent to skip the opening reading was not granted and the lengthy pages were read section by section.
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President Withdraws Sullivan Nomination for Cripple Creek Portmaster
President Roosevelt withdrew the nomination of Daniel L. Sullivan for portmaster at Cripple Creek Corp due to numerous charges reflecting on his conduct. Sullivan has served as postmaster at Cripple Creek for three terms and gained notoriety in Colorado during the summer of 190 by defending himself against an attack by rowdies.
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Dolliver bill in Senate fight over school board role
The Dolliver school bill faces Senate consideration after a notice by Senator Burkett. Teachers have allied with education advocates to defeat the measure, claiming it would abolish the board of education. Oyster, head of the board, defends the lobbying rule as not restricting teachers acting on school policy.
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Beckham Seeks Senate Nomination Amid Slender Lead
In Frankfort Kentucky on February 2 the senatorial ballot showed Beckham leading with 18 votes while Bradley 1, Blackburn 1, Campbell 8, Allen 1, Lorich 1, totaling 69 needed for election. A telegram from Congressman James urged all Democrats to back Beckham as the Democratic nominee.
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