Tilt Over Prohibition Sparks Senate Clash in Georgia Line
The Senate confronts a heated clash between Senator Clay of Georgia and Senator Nelson of Minnesota over a prohibition resolution. Clay seeks federal action to enforce state liquor laws, while Nelson condemns the move as an attack on the Judiciary Committee. The measure, debated amid broader Prohibition push, was tabled for later discussion.
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Congress
Senate
Clay
Georgia
Nelson
Minnesota
Committee On Judiciary
Prohibition of Horse Race Betting in District Debated
Lawmakers consider tightening District of Columbia gambling rules centering on horse racing. Rep Sims of Tennessee cites New York testing methods while opponents argue existing law already restricts betting. Debate spans district court outcomes and potential Senate action on bookmaking.
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Columbia
Sims
Tennessee
Roy Times of
New York
District Court of Appeals
Tassok
Hos
Georgetown
Imate
Washington
George Coen Shoter Gallaner
Ural
Senate
Petition for Prohibition and Sunday Rest Push
Senator Gallinger presents district women's prayer to Congress urging swift passage of a bill to prohibit liquor sale and manufacture in the District and another to prohibit use and importation within U S jurisdiction. He backs Sunday rest and supports local civic groups seeking grade crossing removal and a crosstown railway along Eight Street East and Florida Avenue.
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Gallinger
Congress
Senate Potentis
Sendtor Gattinger
Woyn
United
Stentor Gallinger
Washington Citizens’ Association
Senate Finance Panel Sends Tillman Liquor Resolution Elsewhere
The Senate Committee on Finance yesterday decided it was not its province to act on Senator Tillman’s resolution to study whether the national government can end permits for liquor dealers in states or counties. It was agreed to send the resolution to the Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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Senate Committee On Finance
Tillmans
Judiciary
Congress Condensed Senate and House Proceedings
The Aldrich currency bill was introduced yesterday and sent to the Finance Committee for next Tuesday, with Republican approval noted. Culberson submitted several currency measures amending banking laws, Ma Dutity introduced by Maox to address the Supreme Court ruling. The Senate adjourned to noon tomorrow. In the House, speeches were given by Sheppard Boutell Willett Hardwick Norris and Hardy as the president's message was distributed to committees. The House adjourned until today at noon.
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Allrich
Moo Chison
Deimoretz
Hor Khang bin
Moo Heyburn
Hale
Meorros Taal
Committee On Finance
Culberson
Maox
Supreme Court
Wnil
House
Sheppard
Tetaa
Boutell
Minois
Willett
New York
Hardwick
Georgia
Norris
Nebraska
Hardy
Texas
Crock
Wntil
District bills urge confinement of tuberculosis plan to form commission
Senate measures include Dolliver plan to create a tuberculosis commission with three surgeon generals and four president appointed doctors to study prevention and recommend legislation. Other district bills extend streets and regulate markets while Rock Creek Park boundaries are adjusted and new holiday proposed for Columbus discovery.
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Navy
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Hansbrough
America
Governor invites Roosevelt to North Carolina bear hunt
Gov Glenn invited President Roosevelt to join a bear hunt near Beaufort, but the President declined due to duties, saying he could not take a long holiday.
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North Carolina
Bear Hunt
Washington Post
Raleigh
N.C
Glenn
Roosevelt
Beaufort
Knox Liability Bill Affects Interstate Lines
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania introduces a limited workers compensation bill aimed at interstate common carriers engaged in commerce. It restricts coverage to those in interstate service, limits damages for injuries or death due to fellow workers or machinery faults, sets a one year filing period, allows setoffs for carrier contributions, and preserves safety appliance act rights. The measure faces House Judiciary scrutiny and potential constitutional challenges, with Beveridge proposing a separate permanent tariff commission bill as a parallel issue.
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Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Mosely
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Jatison
Department of Justice
House Judiciary Committee
Jenkins
Beveridge
Tariff Commission
Committee On Finance
National University appeal backed by prominent leaders
Senator Frye of Maine introduced in the Senate an appeal by 400 members of the National University Committee on behalf of the proposed University of the United States. The document was signed by Andrew D White and other notable figures including J Beb Henderson Eppa Hunton Nelson A Miles George Dewey Hilary A Herbert Simon Newcomb John Lee Carroll Merrill E Gates and John W Hoyt. It explains past support delays and key reasons for establishing the institution.
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Frye
Maine
Senate
Executive Council
National University Committee
University of the United States
Andrew D White
United States
J Beb Henderson
Eppa Hunton
Nelson A Miles
George Dewey
Secretary of the Navy
Hilary A Herbert
Simon Newcomb
John Lee Carroll
Merrill E Gates
John W. Hoyt
National University Movement
Crockett Wins Voice Test for Senate Reading Clerk
A committee of Senators appointed John J Crockett of Towa to be reading clerk of the Senate at 2500 dollars annually after a forensic contest waged since before the holidays. The panel praised his voice and Allison's endorsement while noting the job lasts for life or good behavior. Also invited were Taft Goethals and ex Senator Blackburn to discuss Isthmian Canal project needs on January 13.
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Towa
Senate
Lodge
Burrows
Carter
Bacon
Mr. Crockett
Allison
Taft
Col Goethals
Blackburn
Senate Committee On
Favors Medical Bill Passes House Committee
The House Committee on Military Affairs reported favorably a Hull bill to improve the army medical department. Minor revisions reduce colonels from sixteen to fourteen and lieutenant colonels from twenty four to twenty while majors fall from 110 to 100. The panel also moves to take up the Dick Capron salary bill for immediate action.
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House
Hull
Army
Navy
Friends
Dawson Bill Taken Up By Naval Affairs Panel
The House Committee on Naval Affairs informally discussed the Dawson bill to reorganize the navy as a business oriented weapon and industry. It is expected to receive favorable committee support. introduced by Mr. Dawson of Iowa, it will be officially taken up at the next panel session with Capt. C. McR. Winslow, acting chief of the Bureau of Navigation, presenting the bureau's needs and annual estimates.
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Dawson
Iowa
C. McR. Winslow
Bureau of
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Gssaayland
Admiral Brownson
Committee On Naval Affairs
Secretary of the Navy
House of Representatives
Navy Department
Charles F. Stokes
United States Hospital
Relief
Willard H Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Huff
Pennsylvania
House
Sims
Tennessee
Terrell
Massachusetts
United States
Mr Russell
Missouri
M. Gilliams
Indiana
Toledo
Chio
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Ind
Intercede With Gzar Offers Haven in America
A House resolution introduced by Rep Waldo of New York seeks U S intervention to secure the release of Russian Douma members now imprisoned or under duress. The measure praises the Russian push for a free government and asks for asylum or removal to the United States if needed.
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United States
Russia
House
Waldo
New York
House of Representatives
Eirlade
Grip Epidemic Warns City as Colds Sweep Families
A period warning notes thousands suffer with colds and looming grip or pneumonia. It urges prompt care and skeptical reliance on home cures while advertising Munyon cold and grip remedy as a fast-acting solution available from druggists for 25 cents per vial.
Faith in House Fleet Speeches as Committees Take Up President’s Recommendations
In the House, lawmakers gave speeches on President Roosevelt’s message behind a resolution to distribute subjects to committees. Norris urged a national bank deposit guarantee fund funded by a bank tax, while Boutell and Hardwick offered counterpoints. The session adjourned without action on the resolution as talks shifted toward a criminal code revision.
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Boutell
Illinois
Sheppard
Matthew
Hardwick
Georgia
Roosevelt
Taft
Norris
Nebraska
Hardy
Texas
Willett
New York
United States
Hcense
Patent Court of Appeals Proposed in Senate Action
A Senate bill by Senator Heveridge would establish a five member court of patent appeals with one president judge and four appellate judges from federal courts. The court would hear appeals and writs of error on U S patent laws with Supreme Court review possible. Other measures include pensions for civil service employees, labeling restrictions under the pure food law, tariff expert designation, lieutenant general rank for Major General How ard, and Discovery Day as a legal holiday October 12.
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Heveridge
United States
Supreme Court
Federal Circuit
District Courts
Court of Patent Apeals
Perkins
Heyburn
Warner
Secretary of the Treasury
Proctor
Oliver C. Howard
Hansbrough
Wolf Killer at White House and Prohibition Era Wolves
United States Marshal John R. Abernathy recalls his wolf hunting prowess and cites deep drinking in the Oklahoma area under prohibition. He contrasts conditions in former Indian Territory with current whisky flows and blind tiger activity near the new state. Also, a Senate bill would pay White House clerk William H. Crook 3400 for long-ago services as secretary to the President.
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Oklahoma
John R. Abernathy
Roosevelt
White House
Marshall Abernathy
Indian Territory
Tefler
William H. Crook
Secretary of the Treasury
Crook
Nominations to Senate From White House Highlight Various Posts
The White House sent the Senate a slate of nominations including George W. Wanamaker as appraiser for New York and William H Jordan as customs collector for Gloucester Massachusetts. Also listed are bureau chiefs and officers for naval and legal posts with several recess appointments issued.
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Senate
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New York
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Massachusetta
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Iowe
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Iowa
United States
Bureau of Navigation
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Charles W Rae
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Naval
W L. Capps
Navy
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Richard C. Hollyday
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Old Hickory's Home and New Orleans Heroes Honored in Tennessee
Representative Gaines introduces a plan to fund the maintenance of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage home near Nashville with 3000 dollars annually for three years and then 1000 dollars yearly, endorsed by President Roosevelt. The measure aims to place the federal support while keeping property state owned and managed by the Ladies Hermitage Association. Gaines also seeks funds to mark the New Orleans battle dead and to place a statue of Andrew Jackson in the Capitol Statuary Hall.
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Texas
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Missouri
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