Salaries Bill Stalls as Senate Blocks Congressional Pay Increase
The Senate blocked the House plan to raise Congressional salaries, striking all reference to pay hikes from the measure and insisting any increase be pursued through an independent act contingent on House affirmation. Debate highlighted opposition to extra compensation for officials and a pushback against unauthorized codification costs and indexing by the Library of Congress.
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Senator Culberson seeks report on live stock car shortage
The Senate approved Culbersons resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to send a Senate report on the St Louis and Kansas City investigation into a car shortage and in particular the shipment of live stock. Also two street extension bills were sent to the District of Columbia Committee for Albemaine Street and New Hampshire Avenue.
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Congress Condensed and Senate Proceedings Summary
The legislative appropriation bid passed by the Benats yesterday. The Fredigent's message on the Brownaville affair was read and speeches were made by Senator Spooner Clay and Mallory. Spooner will conclude remarks at noon. Several minor district bills were passed. The fortifications bill was taken up with Gen Kolfer and Mr Gaynard advocating Chesapeake Bay defense. At 5 pm the Houses adjourned to meet 20 days at noon.
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No Opposition to Elkins by Republican Caucus
The Republican legislature caucus in Charleston West Virginia nominated Stephen B. Elkins for a third term in the U S Senate. Seaman presided and McDermott sat nearby as Elkins received 78 votes with no cross party defection. Democrats have not yet held a caucus but will likely back John T. McGraw against a minority slate.
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Bonds to Aid Waterways Bill Aims $500 Million Issue
Representative Bartholdt of Missouri introduces a bill authorizing the Treasury to issue bonds totaling $500 million for improving waterways. He argues many river projects require funding beyond this generation and should be financed as a permanent investment with long term benefits to present and future generations.
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Platt Visits Arlington Hotel Amid Care for Carmody
Senator Platt of New York arrived in Washington with only his secretary and stayed at the Arlington Hotel. He has shown solicitude for Col. Francis J Carmody, husband of his stepdaughter, who is seriously ill at his home on 254 Delaware Avenue Northeast. Carmody is reported improving.
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Davis bill seeks 20 percent raise for clerks
Representative Davis of Minnesota yesterday introduced a bill to raise by 20 percent the salaries of government employees earning less than 2500 for the 1908 fiscal year. The House Appropriations Committee has already spoken on raises for department workers, making passage unlikely this session.
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LICENSE COMMON CARRIERS PLAN LICENSED OPERATION
Representative Birdsall of Iowa introduced a bill requiring all common carriers to be incorporated and to secure a license from the Secretary of Commerce and Labor before beginning business. Violations would forfeit the charter. Senate supports forest reserve bill. Southern lawmakers seek passage and House approval. Perkins of New York proposes passport regulation reform per State Department commission.
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Bay Fortified Now Open to Friend and Foe
Congress debated Chesapeake Bay fortifications as Helfer and Maynard pressed for a fortified island defense between Capes Charles and Henry. The Taft board favored an island of about fifty acres to guard the bay, with costs estimated at 2.6 million including land. Opponents questioned cost certainty and necessity, citing Endicott board views.
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Sale to Trust Charged Over Smoked Powder Debate
A circular to Congressional members claimed patents granted to naval officers produced smokeless powder grades sold to Dupont. House members discussed the charge as the fortifications appropriation bill moved forward. Smith of Iowa found no grounds. Missouri’s Clark pressed Crozier remarks on higher government costs. Hull noted the Military Affairs Committee cut private-purchase provisions as cheaper to manufacture.
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Shaw for Greater Marine Panama Canal Key to U S Trade
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw urged Harvard students that a strong merchant marine, an Isthmian canal, and control of the Philippines and Hawaii will secure the United States a larger share of global commerce. He said the canal will help push U S products to all ports and noted current import shares in South America, South Africa and the Orient. He did not advocate subsidies, but stressed the necessity of a merchant marine.
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Limits on railway telegraphs eight hour rule
Pearre amends railway telegraphers bill to restrict operators to an eight hour shift and bar any other duties that could interfere with telegraph work. In Harrisburg Jan 14 Gov elect Stunt reveals cabinet slate with Robert McAfee as Secretary of the Commonwealth and M Hampton Todd as attorney general.
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Norristown
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Agreement on Brownsville Inquiry Resolution Reached
Senate Republican leaders finalize a plan to investigate the Brownsville riot through the Military Affairs Committee. The draft directs reports to the Judiciary Committee to determine if President Roosevelt violated the Constitution in discharging Companies B C and D, Twenty Fifth Infantry without honor.
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Cummins Urges Reform and Rail Rate Controls
Iowa Governor Cummins asks legislature for primary elections across all offices and for state authority to set joint railroad freight rates. He urges a two cent passenger rate per mile, a ban on corporate political contributions, and a yearly franchise tax. He also notes Jamestown Exposition and Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition invitations.
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Comer Inaugurated Governor of Alabama
Montgomery Jan 14 Hon BB Comer formerly railroad commissioner was inaugurated governor before 20 000 people. Militia escorted him to the capitol as he outlined education funding, opposition to cheap foreign labor, taxation equity for timber lands and corporate holdings, railroad valuation by stock reports, increased Confederate veterans pensions, and reforms including railroad employe protection and water access to empower residents.
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Plan to divert Calumet River faces opposition at Taft hearing
Chicago seeks permission to reverse the Calumet flow to Des Plaines for a sanitary sewer system. The American Civic Association and Lake Carriers' Association warn it would lower Great Lakes levels toward the Gulf of St Lawrence, arguing Congress must grant any permit. Chicago officials cite prior health gains and argue federal prohibition on domestic water use may not apply. Isham Randolph of the sanitary district questions lake level impacts and favors cheaper remedial works at Niagara. Secretary Taft will decide.
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Chesapeake Canal Purchase Bill Introduced in Congress
Representative Mudd introduced a bill authorizing the President to buy the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal linking Chesapeake and Delaware bays for up to 2.5 million dollars. In Massachusetts news, James B. Carroll of Springfield is chosen as the Democratic Senate candidate, while Republicans back Senator W Murray Crane for renomination.
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Family of Four Asphyxiated by Gas in New York Tenement
A gas leak from a small heating stove during the night killed Meyer Rubin aged fifty and his wife Rosa also fifty and their son Philip seventeen in their Brooklyn tenement. Their fifteen year old daughter Rosa died later at a hospital from inhaling the gas.
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Controversy over Brownsville dismissals and presidential powers
Senate debate centers on the discharge of the Twenty-fifth Infantry for the Brownsville incident. Critics charge executive overreach while supporters cite military discipline. Senators Tillman Mallory Clay Spooner and Bacon clash over legality, race, and the presidency.
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