La Follette Wins Senate Passage on Rail Labor Limit
Senator La Follette forced votes on amendments to his bill capping hours for railway workers in interstate commerce. The substitute passed 70 to 1 with Pettus voting no, and the La Follette version carried 36 to 2, enforcing a 16 hour work limit followed by 10 hours off duty, with penalties and enforcement by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Wisconsin
Senate
Rallyqads
Pettus
Alabama
Beveridge
Brandeger Burdett
Dollver
Dupont
Elkins
Hansbrough
Hemenway
Hopkins
Kitttredge
Nelson
Perkins
Scott
Warner
Bacon
Erry
Culberson
Daniel
Dubois
Foster
Mrazier
Gearin
Latimer
Mallory
Money
Overman
Patterson
Rayner
Simmons
Stone
Tainferro
Teller
Tillman
Bulk
Brandegee
Gallinger
Ka Kullette
Mccamber
Mahers
Gallinge
Interstateommerce Commission
Senators Foraker Tillman to Speak on Brownsville Resolution
Senators Foraker and Tillman plan speeches in the Senate to push a vote on the Brownsville resolution. Foraker aims to force definite action, while Tillman signals continued opposition to the President and criticizes executive orders on negro troops.
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Foraker
Tillman
Senate
Ann
Tilman
White House
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Foraker Voices On Brownsville Affair And Court Rights
Special to The Washington Yost Akron Ohio January 10 Senator Foraker commends a local publisher for standing against the President in the Brownsville affair He argues the aim is to establish truth and correct any injustice He asserts even a US Army man deserves four days in court before punishment or conviction
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Washington
Yost
Akron
Ohio
Foraker
Brownsville
Roosevelt
United States Army
Senate Passes Hours Limitation and Pension Plan
Congress condensed by a 7 to 1 Senate vote the Le Follette bill restricting railway workers hours. A tentative pension bill arrangement was set, with Calhm aiding funding as Tillman prepared to address the Brownsville affair tomorrow. In the House, Gaines and Mahon clashed over Mr Gales stating Mahon missed 8 percent of sessions while the army appropriation bill and the Certification appropriation bill advanced before a noon adjournment.
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Cal~ Jom
Tillman
Brownsville
House
John Wesley Gaines
Temmestee
Mr Mahon
Pennsylvania
Gales
Mahon
Eastern Cherokees oppose fees in five civilized tribes case
Members of the Eastern Cherokees petition the Senate special committee seeking explanation of 147000 paid to a St Louis law firm for recovering government funds. They allege secret withdrawal agreements misled by Secretary Hitchcock and note a 15000 estate payout after the late counsel Springer withdrew. Executive session followed Hitchcock’s lands withdrawal order.
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Hitchcock
Senate
David Muskrat
Frank J. Boudinot
J. Henry Dick
Tthis
Secretary of the Interior
W M Springs
St Louis
Finkelnburg, Nagel & Kirby
Springer
Hisestate
Senate Special Committee
Indian Territory
Senator Vamninger Bill Aims to Halt DC Fire Hazards
Senator vamninger of New Hampshire introduced a Senate bill to preserve public peace and protect property in the District of Columbia. Gallinger's measure amends the 1892 act banning burning refuse within 20 feet of buildings and adds that burning such material in streets roads alleys and open ground in the District is prohibited with a $10 fine for each violation.
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Vamninger
New T Hampshwa
Senate
District of Columbia
Gallinger
De Armond Proposes Stamp Tax Bill on Domestic Goods
Representative De Armond of Missouri introduced a bill requiring all goods manufactured in the United States to be stamped at the factory with the duty amount they would pay if imported. He argued the public should be educated on tariff duties to know its indirect tax burden.
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de Armond
Missouri
United States
DeArmond
Madden resolution probes USPS mail revenue trends since 1877
Representative Madden of Illinois introduced a resolution seeking a detailed Postmaster General report on yearly mail volumes by class since 1877. He argues the aim is to determine if rising second class mail increases first class mail enough to offset government losses on heavier mail.
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Madden
Tllinois
Members Pay Stands Senate Debates Salary Increases
The Senate reports a bill increasing salaries for Cabinet members, the Vice President, and the Speaker but rejects a congressional pay rise. The House proposal to raise these salaries is struck out while Congress may adopt a $2,600 increase for members. The bill envisions higher pay for public officers, with assorted department and official salary changes totaling about $20.5 million, including the Vice President’s secretary and various clerks and inspectors.
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House
Congress
Alison
Committee
Gallinger
Capitol
Department of Commerce and Labor
Census Office
Senate Committee On Rules
Stillings
Civil Service Commission
Treasury Department
Division of Appointments
Draughtamen, &c
Supervising Architect
Comptroller of
Department of Justice
The Gaines Mahon House melee and reconciliation
In a heated House episode Tennessee's Mr Gaines collided with Pennsylvania’s Mr Mahon as Ollla James of Kentucky charged in to separate them. After a tense struggle the pair reconciled with a handshake and arms around each other amid applause and a chaotic scene that disrupted proceedings and prompted a lighthearted benediction from John Sharp Williams.
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Mr. Gaines
Mann
Mr. Henry
Texas
Jake
Beys
Tennessee
Allence
Gaunds
Mahon
Florida
Bell
Georgia
Gainea
Pennsylvania
House
Smith
Iowa
John Sharp Williams
Gaines
Increase Ministers Pay and Senate Confirmations
The House Foreign Affairs committee approved a diplomatic and consular bill proposing 3 128 477 for the foreign service, 66 000 under last session. It raises ministers salaries to 10 000 and rejects 24 000 for a Teheran building. Senate confirmed Farrington as U S judge for Nevada and approved McCrerry Lee Fox Dawson for diplomatic posts.
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Foreign Service
State Department
Teheran
Persia
Senate
Edward S Farrington
United States
District of
Nevada
Fenton R. McCrerry
Santo Domingo
Joseph W. Lee
Guatemala
Honduras
Williams C. Fox
Euador
Thomas C. Dawson
Colombia
Women Seek Reinstatement of Navy Yard Workers
Fifty seven widows and children of civil war veterans petition President and Secretary of the Navy to reinstate workers at the Washington Navy Yard where ammunition bags are made. They argue dismissal ends their livelihood. officials say work can be better done at magazine depots. Discharged workers earned 5 to 30 dollars monthly.
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Washington Navy Yard
White House
Navy Department
B. P. Entrikin
G A. R
Josephine Leonard
Julia Roberts
Mary V. Moore
Almira Brown
Hines
Builis
States regulate liquor sales debate before Senate committee
A special Senate Judiciary Committee session examined states rights to regulate intoxicating liquor sales with Robert Crain of the United States Brewers Association supporting uniform state authority and the Anti-Saloon League’s agent Wicholsen opposing regional regulation.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Robert Crain
United States Brewers’ Association
Anti-Saloon League
Wicholsen
Canteen Back Debate Divides House Military Aide
The House debates restoring the army canteen with Representative Morrell urging amendment and Chairman Hull resisting in favor of hot coffee. Hull argues officers report canteens curb drunkenness while letters from across the country oppose re enactment. The quarrel reveals broader post exchange discrimination and plans to abolish the lieutenant general post as the army and fortifications bills move forward.
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Hull
Military Affairs Committee
Morrell
Pennsylvana
House
Congress
Daizell
Pennsylvania
Committee On Rules
Jows
Lawmaker Probes Roosevelt Letter On Insurance Salary Limits
Representative Robinson of Arkansas introduced a resolution asking President Roosevelt to confirm whether he wrote last November to Thomas Drake, DC insurance superintendent, condemning salary caps for insurers. The measure seeks the letter copy and details on authorization to Drake to distribute alleged copies, with confidential handling conditions.
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Arkansas
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
President Roosevelt
House
Thomas EL. Drake
District of Columbia
Roosevelt
Supt. Drake
Insurance Commissionera
Offihere
Drake
No District Exhibit Decided For Jamestown Exposition
The House District Committee ruled no exhibit by the District at Jamestown Exposition. Dill’s $5,000 request was rejected as the event opens in April, making congressional action unlikely to secure a District display. The panel reported highway bridge time extension to June 8, a minor gate measure, and Church convention incorporation. A Senate osteopathy practice hearing is set for next Thursday at 4 p.m.
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Congress
Jamestown
Potomyec River
Convention of
Protestant Episcopal Church
Washington
Senate
Pettus Finds The Cause Of Buzz In Senate Chamber
Senator Pettus of Alabama, famed for wisdom, tests a new acousticon and chats with colleagues while a mysterious buzzing fills the chamber. An after-hours search by engineers identifies the source in Pettus desk a hearing device powered by a small battery. Pettus is delighted and keeps the gadget as colleagues react to the playful scene.
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Senate
Pettus
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Louisiana
Beveridge
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Weather Bureau
Ste
Woods
Senator Dubois
Idaho
Senator Pettus
Senate Electrician
Navy Urges 2500 Mines and Ready Ammunition Reserve
Rear Admiral Mason told the House Naval Affairs Committee that the government must stock 2,500 mines like Japan used at Port Arthur and build a reserve supply to refit main and secondary batteries. He warned shells and torpedo reserve guns require years to prepare, stressing urgent wartime readiness.
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Chhef
Bureau of Ordnance
House Naval Affairs Committee
Port Arthur
United States
Venezuela Must Pay Up and U.S. Policy Shift Expected
Secretary Root will likely represent the United States to Venezuela over American citizens claims. The long stalled matter, once deemed critical, has seen little progress toward settlement under President Castro. Special commissioner W. J. Calhoun presented his findings to the State Department, which will shape future U.S. policy.
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Venezuela
Castro
W. J. Calhoun
Roosevelt
State Department
New Guatemalan Charge Arrives in Washington
Senor Dr Ramon Bengoaechea, recently appointed charge d affaires of Guatemala, arrived in Washington Wednesday with Jose B Munoz, son of the late Minister, now appointed secretary of reception. Benjoechea has long served as Guatemala’s consul in New York. Complaints of car shortages persist nationwide, with travel disruption in the West and Northwest as the Interstate Commerce Commission forwards concerns to Chesrina Knapp, currently in Boise.
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Guatemala
Washington
Jose B. Munoz
Regetion
Senor
Benjoechea
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chesrina Knapp
BKO
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