Senate debates and actions on tariffs and appropriations
In Copenttiat the Senate discussed a constitutional amendment for direct election of senators. Smoot attacked the Cummins plan on tariff revision by schedules while Lodge urged passage of the ocean mail subsidy. The Indian Appropriation bill was reviewed, and the post office salary amendment for rural carriers was adopted. The posteries appropriation bill of about 267 million dollars passed. A tariff board compromise was agreed by the wage sub meane committee. House adjourned at 5.
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Hoon
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Capew
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Depew
Lodge Urges Ship Subsidy and Tariff Debate Rages
Senate debates tariffic revision by Smoot and Cummins while Lodge advocates ocean mail subsidy. Depew warns on popular vote implications for colored voters and the election system. Smoot argues finance by schedules would destroy protection, impacting U.S. industries. Lodge claims foreign control harms American trade and freight pricing.
Bill Increases Salaries In Senate Action
Senate approves a measure raising pay for Knox and the President's secretary with an immediate effect on passage. Secretary of State salary rises to 12 000 and other increases target Treasury Interior and Post Office leaders. The bill totals about 3368500 with adds for Library of Congress books and foreign commercial missions. William J Little, indicted for embezzlement, is arrested in Grand Rapids Michigan and to be brought to trial.
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White House
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Congress
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Post Office Department
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
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Postoffice
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the Treasury
Library of Congress
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Jr. Little
Michigan
Boardman
William J. Little
Joseph Richardson
Grand Rapids
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Richardson
Washington
William R. Phipps
Paulding
Phipps
State Committee
Porto Rico
Philippines
Far East
Taft
Hoop Pole
Ohio
Michigan and New Hampshire Politicians Face Changes in Taft Era
Michigan congressman George Alvin Loud and New Hampshire governor Bass emerge amid party shifts.Osborn tax reforms and a push for cleaner state government shape debate in Michigan while Bass, a wealthy 37 year old, presses progressive reform in Concord. Taft allies maneuver over Guy Goff’s U.S. attorney appointment as Senate weighs personal choice against party unity.
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Michigan
James A. Garfield
Western Reserve
Loud
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Naval Affairs
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Tanud
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Eoven
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Cyrus Sulloway
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Old Guard
Taft backs subsidy push at merchant marine congress
President Taft told delegates at the National Merchant Marine Congress that Congress should act promptly on merchant marine legislation. Emphatic resolutions condemned foreign steamship discrimination against American manufacturers and urged creation of an American ship service for naval readiness. Delegates plan petitions to labor unions and trade groups to press Congress for swift action. James L. Ewell cited export trade gains from a national merchant fleet.
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Congress
Taft
White House
Washington
Naval Reserve
A. J. Barchfeld
Pittsburg
South America
James L. Ewell
House Debates on Money Reform and Diplomatic Merit System
The House Ways and Means panel favors a bill to reform monetary parity allowing gold deposits with treasurers and gold certificates for public dues. Lowden’s bill to create a merit system for diplomatic and consular promotion is reported by foreign affairs. Notables including Maj. Gen. Wood and Adm. Wainwright advocate Hobson’s National Defense Council plan. report expected.
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Lowden
Illinois
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Tabbi
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Mobile
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House of Representatives
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Army
W. W. Wotherspoon
Wainwright
Rogers
Hull
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House Committee On Naval Affairs
Hobson
Council of National Defense
Rival Exposition Bills Clash in Congress Debates
San Francisco gains Idaho support for Panama Pacific Exposition as House rules aim to vote on Kahn and Estoniaal resolutions. Senate panels will allocate two hours each for San Francisco and New Orleans arguments this Thursday and Friday. An Idaho petition to back San Francisco was sent to President Taft, while Idaho lawmakers consider memorializing the Panama-Pacific Exposition Company if federal support fails.
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New Orleans
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Committee On Foreign Affairs
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Drescht
Senate Committee On
Canyon County
United Today
Taft
Commercial Club
Panamaxposition Company
Postal Bill Passed Present Service With Rural Carrier Pay Increase
The House approved a post office appropriation of about 257 million dollars with no dissent. An amendment raising rural carriers’ salaries from 900 to 1000 dollars after July 1 was adopted, amid sharp attacks on Postmaster General economies. added instruction to stamp "Please do not open until Christmas" on mail was approved.
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Bartlett
Georgia
Sixson
Mississippi
Postofice Department
Byrna
Post Office Department
Edwards
Adamson
Persia Seeks American Financiers For Budget Aid
The Persian minister told the State Department of financial distress caused by English and Russian demands for subjects of the king and czar. Russia has moved troops and seized some territory as Persia struggles to meet bond and tax obligations. Knox and MacVeagh will review five proposed American financiers to advise on Persia customs and internal revenue reform.
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Persia
Russia
Jhow
Knox
MacVeagh
Beattie Refuses to Quit as New Orleans District Attorney
Chariton R. Beattie refuses to resign after Attorney General Wickersham requests his departure. No action taken yet. standard practice would be to forward a successor nomination to the Senate. Beattie’s resignation would clear the way for a replacement following the Senate confirmation. The dispute stems from Beattie’s criticism of the Attorney General's ruling on the New Orleans clearing house cases. An interview given after a grand jury avoided conspiracy indictments prompted the request.
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United States
New Orleans
Wickersham
Department of Justice
Lato
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Beattie
Department
New Orleans Clearing House
New Orleans Clearing House Association
District in Congress Senate Bill Introduced For Park And Funds
A district in congress senate bill introduced by Mr Carter proposes a new public park at the intersection of Todd Place and Lincoln Avenue Northeast and an appropriation of 328987 for the necessary property. The session spent on general debate as representatives discuss district powers and control of the appropriation bill.
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Todd Place
Lincoln Avenue
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