Inaugural Ball and District Legislation Passed in Senate
Key measures passed in the District of Columbia House session include approval of an inaugural ball provision and a municipal court plan housing five judges under one roof. The substation site issue and fire escape inquiry were addressed, along with pension funding and public building provisions. The debate featured opposition to a substitute bill and discussions on hotel accommodations and city public Works.
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Senate Passes Urgent Deficiency Bill Amid Debates
Congress approves the urgent deficiency appropriation with the agricultural section exceeding 124,000,000. Debates on municipal court expansion, district reservations, and the Imperial Palace Dramatic Order approval reveal the pace of lawmaking as lawmakers consider district station locations and court jurisdiction. A tribute honors wireless operator John Finn aboard the Republic.
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Inaugural Ball Plans Advance Despite Delays
The inaugural committee led by Chairman Stellwagen and Secretary Trom advances with the Pension Building use for the ball after key votes. Decorations contract, stand allocations, ticketing setup, and attendee lists proceed with multiple state and military delegations confirmed.
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Snow Fund Promised in Urgent Deficiency Bill
Senators promise a permanent snow and ice cleanup fund for Washington streets after heavy snowfall. Gallinger notes House approved 7 000 for removal, up from 2 000, amid criticism of delay. Senators Smith Hale Lodge urge ample money and swift action to clear sidewalks and streets.
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Generous to Agriculture Increases in Appropriation Bill
The agricultural appropriation bill reported to the House shows a net increase of 1,208,840 over this year’s allotment, with the bureau of plant industry rising about 268,000 to support reclamation and demo work, cotton bollworm studies, and new paper sources. The bill also raises seed distribution to 272,820, and gypsy moth extermination funds to 300,000, while animal and forestry bureaus see substantial boosts including 1,402,800 for animal industry and 464,200 for forestry, reflecting broader federal support for agriculture.
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Senate to probe Navy Department expenditures
Senator Hale introduced a resolution empowering the Senate committee on naval affairs to examine how money appropriated for the naval establishment is spent. The inquiry covers navy yards stations and Washington operations to assess economy and efficiency and whether additional legislation is needed to improve administration.
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Canal plans get cautious nod from Burton in Ohio hearings
Burton of the rivers and harbors committee said some canal proposals may be suitable for Mars though he voiced doubt for mother earth. Western Ohio promoters pressed a Miami and Erie route canal survey and a Toledo to Chicago ship canal via Fort Wayne as memorials favored. The House library committee reported a Pocahontas statue for Jamestown and Memorial arches at Valley Forge in separate Senate and House actions.
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Bennet pushes to widen probe of secret service spending
Representative Bennet of New York explains his resolution to extend the scope of the special committee investigating secret service expenditures. He seeks to determine increases, potential decreases in 1909 appropriations, and any fraud prevention measures, while noting continued opposition to the secret service provision. The appropriations committee began work on the sundry civil bill with no change to the secret services provision.
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Senate Passes Urgent Deficiency Bill and Postal Savings Plan
The Senate advanced a urgent deficiency appropriation of about 1 100 000 and debated a postal savings bank bill. A 500 000 item for foot and mouth disease eradication was dropped for conference review while autos for President Patt were not reinserted. Senator Heyburn attacked the plan as a German style money scheme, countered by Senator Carter urging broader consideration. The committee set depositor limits to 500 and an interest rate of 4.5 percent, with further changes possible.
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Democrats Face Dispute Over House Messenger Vacancy
A split among the Democratic minority emerges over who should fill the House special messenger vacancy created by Billy Watson’s death. William Sulzer seeks to name Henry R. Martin, while Champ Clark argues for a tariff expert to aid the minority revision bill, with about twenty Democrats ready to nominate candidates. Indications favor Clark’s approach.
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To Sight Shinn
Lincoln Birthday as Legal Holiday Likely if House Acts
A resolution to declare February 12, 1909, the 1st anniversary of Lincoln's birth, a legal holiday in the District awaits House action after a library committee report by Representative McCall. The Senate already passed a memorial road survey provision, but that clause was not included in the House report. The committee reportedly focused on honoring Lincoln per the President's message.
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Say Bill Means Monopoly in Michigan Delegation Protest
Michigan lawmakers who met with the President to protest the Lorimer bill filed objections yesterday. They argued the measure would create a major water power monopoly benefiting the Michigan Lake Superior Power Company and the Union Carbide Company of Sault Ste Marie, tied to Chicago and New York interests. The credentials of Senator Gore from Oklahoma were presented by Bill Cross, the Secretary of State.
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Maine and Mississippi Arrive Havana for Inaugural Ceremonies
In Havana Jan 25 the Maine and Mississippi project a martial presence for Gen. Jose Gomez's inauguration. The two ships, gray and formidable, sail past Morro to salute the Cuban pennant while crowds watch in silence. Rear Admiral Arnold and officials confer as sailors inspect the wreck of the old Maine. The two battleships stay until Jan 28 before escorting Salem to transfer government duties to the new Cuban administration.
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BEGIN FIGHT ON OPIUM DELEGATES AT SHANGHAI MEETING
American delegates arrive in Shanghai for the international opium conference set to meet February 1. Dr Hamilton Wright of Maine Rt Rev C H Brent bishop of the Philippines and Princ D Tenney Chinese secretary of the American legation at Peking are present with more delegates expected. The mission seeks to urge passage of the anti opium bill before February 1 and to present evidence of U S stance on opium importation and use.
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Warships Go to Negro Bay Onshore Football Match
Nice and Villefranche hosts saw American battleship officers play locals from Nice Cannes and Monaco. Shore team won 2 to 1 amid cheering crowds while officers wore blue and opponents white. Prize given to each player. luncheon hosted in Algiers for American naval officers.
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Legislative briefs on Osage land rolls and territorial court expansion
A Senate committee reviews tribal roll placement for Osage allotments, Hawaii district court creation and Alaska district court expansion, and New Mexico judicial reorganization including seven districts. Also notes on Treasury nominee Terry, a military road bill, and bond requirements for federal funds handling.
Judgment for 34 million against Metropolitan Securities Company
Judge Ward awarded 34,964,000 to Adrian W. Joline and Douglas Robinson as receivers for the New York City Railroad Company. The suit claimed funds of the railway were diverted by Metropolitan Securities, with notes sold at 70 percent of par and redeemed at full value.
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