La Follette Wins Passage of Railroad Hours Measure
Senator La Follette forced Senate passage of a substitute bill limiting railroad workers to sixteen consecutive hours on interstate duty with ten hours off. The measure, backed by Vice President support, passed 70 to 1, with substantial debate over amendments and a separate substitute prevailing 36 to 29. Enforcement rests with the Interstate Commerce Commission and penalties range from 100 to 1000 dollars.
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Alabama
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Gallinge
Interstateommerce Commission
Senators Foraker Tillman Decline Brownsville Action Discussed
Senators Foraker and Tillman plan speeches in the Senate tomorrow to push a vote on the Brownsville resolution. Tillman criticizes the President’s orders on negro troops and civil service limits, while Foraker signals a long session to secure action.
Foraker Calls For Open Court In Brownsville Dispute
Special to The Washington Yost Akron Ohio Jan 10 Senator Foraker writes a local publisher opposing the President in the Brownsville affair. He seeks to establish the truth and oppose any injustice in the discharge of colored troops. He argues every man, no matter his status, deserves four days in court before conviction.
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Yost
Akron
Ohio
Foraker
Brownsville
Roosevelt
United States Army
Senate Delivers Busy Session With Bills On Railways And Pension
Congress in brief as the Senate approved the Le Follette bill limiting railway workers hours by seven to one vote. A pension bill was moved under tentative plan and Cal Jom signaled action on legislative appropriations. Tillman promised a Browns ville affair address tomorrow. In the House Gaines and Mahon clashed over a remark about Mahon missing eight per cent of time. The House passed army appropriation and debated certifications before adjourning at 4:45.
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Tillman
Brownsville
House
John Wesley Gaines
Temmestee
Mr Mahon
Pennsylvania
Gales
Mahon
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Weather Bureau
Ste
Woods
Eastern Cherokees Attack Law Firm Fees Probe
A committee of Eastern Cherokees accuses a St Louis law firm of charging excessive fees tied to recovering funds from the government. They say Secretary Hitchcock recommended the firm and that another attorney withdrew by secret agreement. The matter coincides with the Senate inquiry into Five Civilized Tribes affairs and Hitchcock’s land withdrawal order.
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David Muskrat
Frank J. Boudinot
J. Henry Dick
Tthis
Secretary of the Interior
W M Springs
St Louis
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Springer
Hisestate
Senator introduces DC peace and property protection bill
Senator vamninger of New Hampshire introduced a bill in the Senate to preserve public peace and protect property in the District of Columbia. Gallinger's bill amends a 1892 act banning burning refuse within 20 feet of buildings. the amendment prohibits burning such materials on any street or open ground in the District. A $10 penalty applies for each violation.
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De Armond Proposes Factory Stamp On Tariff Duty
Representative De Armond of Missouri introduced a bill requiring that all goods made in the United States and subject to a tariff if imported be stamped at the factory with the duty amount. He said the aim is to educate the public about tariff duties and the indirect tax it pays.
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Missouri
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Madden introduces resolution on mail revenue study
Representative Madden of Illinois introduced a resolution seeking a detailed annual report from the Postmaster General since 1877 on quantities of mail carried. He contends the goal is to test whether rising second class mail increases first class mail enough to recoup government losses from heavier mail.
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Tllinois
Members Pay Stands as Senate Juggles Cabinet Salaries
Senate reports a bill to raise Cabinet and Speaker Vice President salaries while opposing Congress pay raises. House actions are blamed for stalling increases. Senate proposes net rise of 225,450 with specific boosts for Commerce and Labor, census, public printer, and various clerks, while cutting others and striking out an index project.
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James Gaines Mahon House Brawl Follows Calm Resolve
A Tennessee congressman Gaines clashed with Pennsylvania’s Mahon in the House. Ollie James wrestled Gaines to the floor as chaos erupted, and Speaker pro tempore Mann’s gavel was knocked off. Mahon and Gaines later reconciled amid applause, prompting renewed focus on enforcement of absences rules.
Increase Ministers Pay and Related Naval Funding Debate
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs completed consideration of the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, proposing 3,128,477 for the foreign service, 66,000 under the last session. Ten ministers receive raises to 10,000, while 24,000 for Tehran embassy construction was rejected. Pennsylvania delegation urges deepening the Delaware Channel to thirty feet. Wisconsin association to meet at Badger Club. Henry A. Cooper to discuss The Taft Party In the Orient with a welcome by President Hazelton. Senate confirms Farrington as US district judge in Nevada and confirms several diplomatic appointments to Santo Domingo Guatemala Honduras Ecuador and Colombia.
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Ninth Street
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Orient
George Hazelton
Wsconsio
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United States
District of
Nevada
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Santo Domingo
Joseph W. Lee
Guatemala
Honduras
Williams C. Fox
Euador
Thomas C. Dawson
Colombia
Women Seek Reinstatement Of Washington Navy Yard Workers
Fifty seven widows and children of Civil War veterans petition President and Secretary of the Navy to reinstate women discharged from ammunition bag production at the Washington Navy Yard. Officials say work can be done cheaper at magazine depots. petitioners accuse lack of political influence. Discharged workers earned up to a few dollars monthly. several long‑time employees named.
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G A. R
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Julia Roberts
Mary V. Moore
Almira Brown
Hines
Builis
States Move to Allow Regulating Liquor Sales
A Senate Judiciary special committee heard debates on states rights to regulate intoxicating liquor sales. The measure was supported by Robert Crain of the United States Brewers Association and opposed by the Anti Saloon League represented by its agent Wicholsen.
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Anti-Saloon League
Wicholsen
Canteen Debate Clouds Army Policy and Desertions
In the House Military Affairs Committee Chairman Hull argues for keeping the post canteen and hot coffee, citing desertions after its abolition, while Rep Morrell urges restoring the army canteen amid accusations of unfair post exchanges. The chamber votes to bar a lieutenant general post, then moves to the fortifications budget, highlighting coast defense costs and slow progress.
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Pennsylvana
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Pennsylvania
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Robinson Seeks Roosevelt Letter on Insurance Salary Law
Representative Robinson of Arkansas introduced a resolution to require President Roosevelt to disclose whether he wrote a November letter to Thomas Drake DC superintendent condemning salary limits on insurance company offers. The measure asks for a copy of the letter and inquiry into authorization to send copies to state officials and if Drake was instructed to distribute those communications confidentially.
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Arkansas
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District of Columbia
Roosevelt
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Drake
District committee shelves Jamestown exhibit plan
The House District Committee ruled out an exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition and rejected a 5000 appropriation. With the exposition opening in April the district cannot secure timely passage in Congress. The panel favored bills to extend the Potomac River bridge deadline to June 8, restrict minor access to gates, and incorporate the Protestant Episcopal Convention of Washington. A Senate osteopathy bill hearing is set for next Thursday at 4 PM.
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Senator Pettus Finds Listening Device Buzzes in Senate
Alabama Senator Pettus, nicknamed the Confucius of the Senate, tests a small acousticon to hear speakers in ordinary tones. A continuous buzzing noise from his desk prompts an all-hands search by engineers and pages until Pettus reveals the device. He keeps the hearing aid, delighting in his new listening machine as debates continue.
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Navy Urges 2500 Mines and War Reserve Ammunition
Rear Admiral Mason told the House Naval Affairs Committee that the government should acquire 2500 mines like those used by Japan at Port Arthur and build a large reserve of ammunition to refill main and secondary batteries. He warned shells and new guns would take two to three years to manufacture and stressed urgent preparation to replace worn weapons. The torpedo fleet shortage was highlighted as an even more critical issue.
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Venezuela Claims Report May Shape U S Policy
Secretary Root may urge action on American claims against Venezuela after W J Calhoun delivered his investigation findings to the State Department. The long dormant issue, once deemed critical, could drive upcoming policy decisions as President Roosevelt weighs next steps.
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New Guatemalan Charge Arrives in Washington
Senor Dr Ramon Bengoachea recently named charge d affaires for Guatemala arrived in Washington on Wednesday. He travels with Jose Munoz son of the late minister and newly appointed secretary of reaction. Bengoachea previously served as Guatemala consul in New York. Complaints of car shortage persist across the West and Northwest, with reports forwarded to Chesrina Knapp now in Boise.
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New York
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