Child Labor Clash With Lawyers in Senate Debate
Senator Beveridge faced sharp opposition from lawyers led by Mr Spooner over the Indiana plan to regulate child labor under federal authority. The exchange touched constitutional issues, state controls, and the role of the judiciary as Beveridge pressed for federal action while Tillman urged state responsibility. The Senate adjourned after consideration and Beveridge planned to resume the next day with Carter offering observations.
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Missouri Rivers and Harbors Probe Hits Burton
Jefferson City Jan. 2 The Rivers and Harbors Committee censured Chairman Burton for virtually ignoring the Mississippi River in harbor appropriations for Missouri. The resolution calls the rivers and harbors bill unfair to the 4,000,000 people of Missouri and orders a telegram to Burton with a copy of the measure.
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Congress Condensed Notable Senate Actions Reported
Congress adjourned with four hours of debate on labor and policy. Senator Beveridge failed to couchade a measure yesterday and will occupy the floor for about one hour. Secretary Hitchcock’s policy address to the Senate was postponed. House proceedings included twenty bills relating to the District passing yesterday, while Senator-elect Curtis of Kansas offered his resignation to the Speaker as the House adjourned at eight oclock this afternoon.
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Curtis Will Take Oath In Senate Today Kansas Day Oath
Senator elect Charles Curtis of Kansas will take the oath of office in the Senate today. He succeeds Burton's expired term and Benson for the full term beginning March 4. Curtis sent a resignation letter to Speaker Cannon from the First district of Kansas, marking Kansas Day.
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Defense for Island Defenses Urged by Taft Letter
Secretary Taft plans to send a letter to Senator Perkins, urging increase of coast defense appropriations for the Philippines and Howell works. He pressed for a total boost of 260000 beyond 250000 already set for fortifications, after discussions with Generals Mackenzie and Crozier at the War Department.
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Bill for Coast Defense Increases Fortification Funds
The Senate approved a coast defense bill carrying 7,053,559 dollars, up 31,941,700 from the House bill. Major items restore fortifications along the South Atlantic and Gulf after the September storm, including 113,900 for Fort Moultrie and 139,800 for Fort St. Philip. An additional 8,378 covers ammunition and ordnance replacement, with boosts of 500,000 for ore control of fortifications and 100,000 for protection, preservation, and repair.
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Financial legislation progress and backing from key banks
James R. Branch of the American Bankers Association reports contact with Courtes S. Fowler about a congressional banking bill. Fowler denies surrendering hopes for action this session and says prospects for House Bill No. 23007 are brighter. Clearinghouses in Chicago St Louis Savannah Norfolk and the Washington Board of Trade unanimously endorse the measure.
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Murphy Bill Limits Railway Work Hours to Eight
Representative Murphy of Missouri introduced a bill prohibiting railways from requiring employees to work more than eight hours in twenty four. Exceptions allow twelve hours in emergencies, and the measure seeks to curb excessive shifts.
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Big Tire Bill Advances in House Despite Opposition
A Washington House measure requiring four inch tires for vehicles over 4 40 pounds enters law after January 1 1908 with amendments shifting the burden to wagons over 3 000 pounds and restoring the 4 00 pound threshold. The bill to fund free public lectures passes 168 to 101 as debates touch on nether world lectures and related quips.
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Professor Ellott Attacks North American Company At Hearing
The Ways and Means Committee pressed on with testimony from Prof. H. W. Ellott on the Alaskan fur seal question. Ellott condemned the North American Commercial Company linked to a government seafaring contract. Chairman Payne Grosvenor and Dalzell denounced his insults as unhelpful. The panel adjourned after reviewing two minutes of evidence from The Hague on the James Hamilton Lewis incident. Action on the Southard resolution for fur seal protection awaits a later date.
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Senate panel seeks to curb ambassador appointments
The Senate Appropriations Committee moved to repeal the law allowing the President to appoint ambassadors to any country upon advice of representation. Chile reportedly plans to raise its legation to embassy in Washington, prompting the move. Stronger nations may follow, risking the rank’s prestige and cost. The panel noted nine embassies in Washington among 39 diplomatic establishments and warned of higher salaries to sustain broader ranks. Senator Hale signaled the bill’s push for morning consideration amid broader appropriations debates.
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Government loan bill eyed for Jamestown Exposition
Representative Maynard of Virginia said in the House that a bill to permit a government loan of 1 000 000 to the Jamestown Exposition would be called up. The measure, tied to the deferral of district bills, would authorize Treasury action to collect receipts to secure the loan and aims to replicate the St. Louis Exposition precedent where the full amount was repaid.
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Clerks Salaries Inquiry Moves in Congress
In a push for higher pay for government clerks, Senator McCumber introduced a bill to form a commission to study salaries and report on remedies for inequities. The measure was referred to the Appropriations Committee and action is not expected this session.
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Ballinger Confirmed as General Land Office Chief
The Senate confirmed Richard A. Ballinger of Bestile Washington to be Commissioner of the General Land Office. Ballinger's nomination was approved after debate in the Senate yesterday, paving the way for his leadership of the land office.
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Hanks and Harriman Mystery Spurs Senate Action
The Senate passed a resolution seeking a full statement from the Interstate Commerce Commission on Charles S. Hanks. It asks whether Hanks has been employed by the commission and cites claims he and George W. Harriman could show freight and passenger rates could be cut ten percent without harming dividends, stock values, or railroad wages.
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Investigation Sparks Senate Demand Over Commission Employes
The Culberson resolution triggers a Senate flurry as questions arise about who works for the Interstate Commerce Commission and under what authority. Chairman Knzpp refuses to discuss specifics before the commission replies, while Aldrich and Hare push for full disclosure of employment and duties.
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Cattlemen Fear Starvation Deepens In West Food Store Sale Proposed
Minneapolis officials report severe winter harming cattle with losses expected to exceed a million dollars. Cattle and sheep buyers like H Howell warn thousands of cattle lie freezing along Alberta tracks. Montana relations cite new war department authorization to sell forage from Fort Assiniboine stores within three months to avert starvation, with 20 000 stock drifting toward the fort seeking relief.
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Labor Leader Mitchell Misses House Luncheon
Macang delegation in the House lounge waited for John Mitchall of the United Mine Workers. Representative Chaney invited him to Tuntheon for a conciliatory meeting but Mitchell did not attend, busy with a presidential commission to improve relations between capital and labor.
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Subsidy foes split on ship subsidy bill in committee
Democratic minority on the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries filed a report yesterday opposing the subsidy measure. Republicans Birdsell Hinshaw and Wilson did not sign and will act as free lances when the bill reaches the floor, though they oppose the Gallinger and Littauer versions as they stand.
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Virgin Oil of Pine Pure Isotopes Ad Prices and Dangers
A historical ad warns buyers to obtain Virgin Oil of Pine Pure only from Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio and to avoid imitations. It describes preparation of a home remedy with Glyverine and whiskey, claims purity ensures effectiveness, and cautions against counterfeit products and deceptive labels. It notes dosing every four hours and emphasizes authenticity and wooden case packaging.
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Echo of Packers Trial Senate move on appeal in criminal cases
The Senate Judiciary Committee discussed government rights to appeal in certain criminal cases and authorized a subcommittee to refine the measure and report back. The bill, once reported, faced constitutional questions, and the panel aims to fix those issues. Senator Rayner of Maryland announced plans to speak January 51 on executive usurpation.
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