La Follette Wins Passage Of Train Hours Bill
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin forced a Senate vote on amendments to prohibit railway workers from handling trains in interstate commerce for more than sixteen consecutive hours. The substitute measure passed 70 to 1 with Pettus dissenting, and the La Follette substitute won 42 to 26. The bill places enforcement with the Interstate Commerce Commission and federal courts, with penalties from 100 to 2000 dollars.
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Wisconsin
Senate
la Folfette
Pettus
Alabama
Aves
Beveridge
Brandeset Burdett
Delaver
Dupont
Elkina
Vint
Hansbrough
Hemenway
Hopking
Kittredge
Nelson
Parking
Scott
Werner
Bacon
Erry
Culberson
Daniel
Dubone
Foster
Frazier Gearin
Latimer
Mallory
Money
Overman
Patterson
Rayner
Bimmons
Stone
Tallaferro
Teller
Tillman
Brandegee
Gallinger
Macamber
Gallinge
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senators Foraker Tillman to Speak on Browns ville Resolution
In Brownsville the Senate will hear Senators Foraker and Tillman address the resolution tomorrow. Foraker aims to secure final action while Tillman plans a detailed speech. Tillman condemns President Roosevelt’s orders on negro troops and argues executive overreach, signaling a charged session.
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Foraker
Tillman
Brownsville
Senate
Tilman Ikewise
To-Morrow
White House
South Carolina
Roosevelt
Grendeville
Col Blease
Mr. Tillman
Foraker Responds On Brownsville Affair And Army Justice
Senator Foraker writes a local publisher opposing the Brownsville affair stance. He aims to establish truth and assures no American citizen, including enlisted troops, will be punished without a day in court. He notes the need for justice and urges fuller view of the issue.
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Washington Post
Akron
Ohio
Senator Foraker
Roosevelt
United States Army
Senate Names Le Fallette DH in Rail Labor Notice
Congress condensed report notes a 70 to 1 Senate vote naming the Le Fallette DH with hours of railway employes omitted. The Senate, under tentative plan, will take up the general service pension bill while Culley signals introduction of the legislative appropriation bill. Tillman to address tomorrow on the Brownsville affair. House scenes include Gaines and Mahon clashing over a claim of 95 percent absence, army and fortifications appropriation debates, adjournment at 4:45.
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Senate
Cullef
Tillman
Brownsville
House
John Wesley Gaines
Tennessee
Mr Mahon
Pennsylvania
Gaines
Bir! Mahon
Red Men protest law firm fees in Indian affairs
Eastern Cherokees petition the Senate special committee to explain 147000 paid to Winkelnburg Nagel Kirby for efforts to recover funds from the government alleging excessive fees and a secret agreement that induced former counsel Springer to withdraw. Executive session reviewed Hitchcock's lands withdrawal order and the panel plans a general report next week.
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St. Louis
Hitchcock
Senate
David Muskrat
Frank J. Boudinot
J Henry Dick
Secretary of the Interior
WM Springoly
St Louis
Winkelnburg, Nagel & Kirby
Springer
Ina
Indian Territory
Street fires prohibited in proposed DC property bill
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire introduced a Senate bill for the preservation of public peace and protection of property in the District of Columbia. The amendment tightens bans on burning refuse shavings and boxes within streets and open ground, with a $10 fine for each violation.
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Gallinger
New Hampshire
Senate
District of Columbia
De Armond Proposes Factory Stamp On Domestic Goods
Representative De Armond of Missouri introduced a bill requiring所有 goods manufactured in the United States to be stamped at the factory with the duty they would pay if imported. He argued the move would educate the public about indirect taxation and the true cost of goods.
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de Armond
Missouri
United States
DeArmond
Lawmaker Seeks Postmaster Report on Mail Revenues
Representative Madden of Tulinoia introduced a resolution seeking a detailed annual report from the Postmaster General on the quantities of various mail classes carried by the government since 1877. He argues the aim is to test whether more second class matter increased first class mail enough to reimburse heavier mail costs.
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Madden
Tulinoia
Members Pay Stands as Senate Drops Cabinet and Speaker Increases
The Senate bill keeps House members from a pay raise while Cabinet, Vice President, and Speaker salaries are cut or frozen. The measure totals 10,805,504 dollars, with notable changes including a rise for the Vice President's secretary and reductions for Public Printer and several clerks. The payroll is trimmed, and several law indexes and staff positions are eliminated or reduced as the conference bill moves forward.
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Committee
Senate
Capitol
Department of Commerce and Labor
Census Office
Senate Committee On Rules
Stillings
James Gaines and Mahon Shake House In Heated Clash
In a tense House scene James Gaines clashed with Tennessee’s Mahon. Olle James rushed the aisle to separate them, chairs and gavel flew, then Mahon and Gaines reconciled with a handshake as cheers and calls for order rang through the chamber.
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Olle James
Kentucky
Mr Gaines
Mr. Mahon
Mr. Taylor
Alabama
Mr. Gaines
Mann
Mr. Henry
Texas
Increase Ministers Pay and Senate Clearances Show Shifts
House Foreign Affairs panel finished work on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill proposing 3,128,477 for the foreign service, 65,000 less than last session. It adds 10,000 to all ministers earning under that, aiding ten ministers, while rejecting 84,000 for a Teheran legation building. Senate confirmed Edward S Farrington as U S district judge for Nevada and confirmed several diplomatic posts including McCrerry to Santo Domingo and Lee to Guatemala and Honduras.
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House Committee On Foreign Affairs
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. Foxta
Ecuador
Thomas ©. Dawson
Colombia
Women Seek Reinstatement Of Civil War Widows
Fifty seven widows and children of civil war veterans appeal to the President and the Secretary of the Navy for reinstatement in the ammunition bag work at the Washington Navy Yard. They allege loss of livelihood as discharge shifts work to depot magazines.
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Secretary of the Navy
Washington Navy Yard
White House
Navy Department
Entrikin
Almira Brown
Hines
Builis
States Move To Regulate Liquor Sales In Interstate Trade
A Senate Judiciary special committee heard bills granting states authority to regulate sale of intoxicating liquor in interstate commerce. Supported by Robert Craim of the United States Brewers Association, and opposed by the Anti-Saloon League represented by its legislative agent Nicholson.
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
Robert Craim
United States Brewers’ ‘Association
Anti-Saloon League
Nicholson
Canteen Debate Splits Army Policy and Hull Praises Hot Coffee
The House debated reinstating the army canteen with Rep Morrell arguing for its restoration and Rep Hull defending hot coffee as a tempered alternative. Morrell warned the anti-canteen law boosts drunkenness and drives soldiers to dives while Hull noted widespread letters opposing re enactment. The chamber also voted to abolish the lieutenant general grade when vacant and moved to fund coastal fortifications with rising costs and limited protection.
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Military Affairs Committee
Morrell
Pennsylvania
House
Congress
Daizell
Committee On Rules
Iowa
Wadcott Board
Endicott Board
Navy urges 2500 mines and ammunition reserve for war
Rear Admiral Mason told the House Naval Affairs Committee the nation must be ready for war this year. He urged 2,500 mines like those used by Japan at Port Arthur and a reserve supply to refill main and secondary magazines, noting ships exhaust ammo quickly and shells and reserve guns would take years to manufacture. He warned the torpedo fleet is under prepared and stressed torpedo readiness as even more critical.
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Bureau of Ordnance
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Port
aArthur
Univ
United States
Venezuela Claims Pay Up Push by Secretary Root
Secretary Root is expected to press Venezuela on American claims awaiting settlement. Missionary Priest Castro and special commissioner W J Calhoun submitted their investigation to the State Department, whose policy will shape the course ahead.
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Venezuela
Priestieqt Castro
W. J. Calhoun
Roosevelt
State Department
New Guatemalan Charge Arrives in Washington
Senor Dr. Ramon Bengoeches, newly named charge d affaires of Guatemala, reached Washington on Wednesday. He is accompanied by Jose H. Munog, former minister's son, named secretary of legation. Bengoeches seeks later a consular post in New York. Meanwhile, reports of car shortages and fuel deficits in the West and Northwest continue to reach the Interstate Commerce Commission, with complaints forwarded to Chairman Knapp in Chicago.
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Guatemala
Washington
Jose H. Munog
Senor
Bengoeches
New
West
Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Knapp
Chicago
Warwick M. Hough
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
H W Wiley
Hector George F .McCabe
Warwick M Hough
St. Louis
Hough
Arkansas Representative Introduces Insurance Salary Law Resolution
Representative Robinson of Arkansas and Zasterday introduced a resolution referred to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. It asks President Roosevelt to confirm if he wrote last November to Thomas Drake condemning as invalid legislation limiting salaries paid by insurance companies. The resolution seeks a copy of the alleged letter and details on ongoing distribution to state insurance officials and any confidentiality conditions.
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Arkansas
Zasterday
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Roosevelt
House
Thomas ©. Drake
District of Columbia
Supt
Drake
No District Exhibit At Jamestown Exposition
The House District Committee ruled out a District exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition after rejecting a 25000 appropriation. With the expo opening in April there seems little chance for Congress to approve the measure in time. The committee reported bills extending the Potomac highway bridge completion date to June 30, prohibiting minor sales, and incorporating the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Washington diocese. A Senate osteopathy practice bill hearing is set for next Thursday at 10 o clock.
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Congress
Jamestown
Potomac River
Protestant Episcopal Church
Washington
Senate
Pettus Uses New Hearing Machine In Senate Buzzes
Alabama Senator Pettus, nicknamed the Confucius, tested a new acousticon device loaned by Senator McEnery. A buzzing disturbance in the chamber traced to Pettus's desk when his portable hearing apparatus, with a tiny electric fan, created a continual buzz. the device was placed on Pettus and later kept by him.
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