Taft Urges Hawaii Fortifications in Hawaii Defense Letter
Secretary of War Taft writes Senator Allison urging increased appropriations to fortify Pearl Harbor and Hawaii. He notes no current fortifications exist and cites a National Coast Defense Board report backing modernization to 12 inch guns, mortars, and fire control systems with a total estimate around 5.25 million dollars.
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Secretary of War
Allison
Statement of Defense Board
Far East
War Department
Congress
Taft
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Hawaii
Senate
Hawaiian
Beat Harbor
National Coast Defense Board
sendimenLine
Pearl Harber
Honolulu
Colleges Seek Increased State Funding for Agriculture
The Senate Committee on Ashwil dare and Forestry discussed a proposal to raise annual appropriations for agricultural and technical arts from 400 dollars to 0,100 after five years. Dr H C White of the University of Georgia and Dr Champeson of Ohio State Agricultural College testified in support, with Aclin Bae Lakern named by the committees.
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Nelson
Woothanna
Senate
Tve
H.C White
University of Georgia
Heampson
Ohio State Agricultural Allege
Indian tribes to receive cattle supply on reservations
An interior department alert proposes cattle for Indian tribes in North and South Dakota Montana and Arizona. Commissioner of Indian Affairs urged to unite proposals to furnish and deliver heifers and calves across the states at an estimated cost of 144000.
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Gaketa
Montana
Arizona
Combyastoner of Indian Affairs
Changes in the Senate and new Oregon appointments
The Senate received credentials for Jonathan Bourne Sr and others as Oregon senators beginning March 4. The oath of office was given to J. W. Minnhet while Attiles succeeded Gearin, with Elkins from West Virginia also introduced by Senator Scott.
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Jonathan Bourne
Senate
Oregon
Benjamin Hyun Tilman
South Carolina
J& Wo Minhet
Mitchell
Attiles
Gearin
Rewes
Elkins
West Virgina
Siott
Frederick Motkey
Sr. Gearin
John H Mitch
Mulkey
Washington
Sam
Pacific Coast
Fairchauks
Fulton
Pince
Lalli
Mr. Malkey
Mr. Tashanks
Michigan
Alger
Curtis
Kansas
Nuestley
Congressional Directory
Knox
Lodge
Stening
Fitchmond Pearson Hobson
Merrimac Fame
Capitol
Bird Seple Me~ Guire
Oklahoma
Cape Hobson
Takoma Park Library Bill Advance From Carnegie Gift
Commissioner Marfarlanu testified before the House District Committee subpanel urging passage of a Senate bill to accept a donation of 14 000 for a Takoma Park branch library. George F Bowerman and Representatives Morrell and Green supported moving the bill, saying it would extend district library service.
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Marfarlanu
House District Committee
Senate
Tand Crom
Tehome Parce
Andrew Carnegis
Takoma Park
Morrell
Pennsylvania
Green
Massachusetts
George F. Bowerman
Futlic Library
Paper trusts investigation push by minority leader
Minority Leader Williams introduced in the House a resolution directing the Committee to investigate the paper industry. The aim is to uncover how inter-mill agreements affect print paper prices in the United States, the power of mills to combine, and the public cost of their actions.
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Wiliams
Department of Compittee
Aber
United
Congress Condensed Senate Debate on Public Policy and Funds
The report records Senate actions including Carter and Hoyt discussing Hitchcock policy and a 52,900,000 appropriation to counter revisions of a letter. It notes Maryland Senator Rayner criticizing presidential usurpation and a noon session, with passages on agricultural and river concerns and a meat-protection dispute. The House adjourned at 6 00 for the day amid ongoing controversy.
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Senate
Benatore Carter
Hoybure
Hitchcock
Carter
Panama
Isthantan Canal
Rayner
Maryland
Seram
Dar
Prohibition on Florida Avenue rail line amendments fails
Senate rejects multiple amendments to grant Capital Traction authority for extending the Florida Avenue line to Northeast, including universal transfers and a 13 percent gross earnings tax. Gallinger chairs debate, Burkett and Hansbrough proposals defeated, substitute bill passed to provide access to the new union station with expected completion in four months.
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Capital Traction Company
Florida Avenue
Northeast
Senate
Union Station
Eighth Street
Ansverea
Gallager
New Hampshire
Carter
Secretary of the Interior
Gallinger
Seventh Street
Kendall Green
Burkett
Indian Appropriation Bill Gains Senate Action
The Indian Appropriation Bill was reported to the Senate with a net increase of 8 306 132 over the House bill. The Senate committee favors paying tribal funds directly to tribes and ending government interest on the funds. The panel also adopts many recommendations from a special commission on Indian Territory and includes allotment restrictions for the Secretary of the Interior, plus various settlement of claims provisions.
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Senate
House
United States
Special Commiss
Indian Territory
API
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Landa
Clatme
Wadsworth Defends Meat Inspection Act Over Roosevelt
Representative Wadsworth, chair of the House Agriculture Committee, declares enforcement of the meat inspection law vindicates his position and faults the President. He reads letters exchanged with Roosevelt, recalls a prior tense exchange, and notes broad House applause as he details committee actions and Melvin testimony about the act’s effectiveness.
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Committee On Agriculture
Mr. Roosevelt
Wadsworth
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Wadeworth
House of Representatives
Himacle
Melvin
Secretary of Triculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bareau of Animal
Senate hearing on Philippine loans plan and guaranty
Public hearing before the Senate Committee on the Philippines examined a plan to attract capital with a government guaranty of four percent for loans on agricultural lands. Proponents included E W Kemmerer and Jeremiah Jenks, with Gov. Ide cautioning about lenders and farmer prejudice. Debate covered loan limits, government liability, and comparison to Egypt's agricultural bank.
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Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippine Commission
E W. Kemmerer
Cornell University
Jeremiah Jenks
War Department
Henry W. Tée
Philippine Islands
Jenks
Ttte
Gov. Ide
United States
Egypt
Beveridge Pushes Meat Inspection Cost On Packers
Senator Beveridge urged the Senate to defray meat inspection costs by making packers bear the expense. He questioned the Agriculture Committee chair Proctor about timing and noted past ads claiming inspection benefits while Pack era paid about 300000 yearly. Proctor said the provision might be in the agricultural bill or addressed separately, with a committee meeting soon to decide.
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White House
Washington
McCabe
Roynolia
Houta
Reprecentatives
Washington, D.C
Avery Momber
Thor
Beveridge
Senate
Proctor
Committee On Agriculture
Packers Ag
Mr. Beveridge
Charman Proctor
Paul Jones Day Proposed In Senate Bill
Senator Burnham introduced a bill to set September 28 as Paul Jones Day and require that American vessels dress ship that day Admirals Dewey Porter Baird and other distinguished figures have approved the measure
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Senator Burnham
Paul Jones
United States
Dewey
Horace Porter
Baird
Waterways bill up chairmen Burton contacts debate
The House debated the rivers and harbors bill carried about 94 million dollars. Chairman Burton of Ohio faced objections over time control by the committee, with Bankhead and Garholt (Missouri) challenging the arrangement. Agricultural and other appropriations saw amendments, including a $44,420 study of wildlife food habits. Entomology funding increased to 283,500 while boll weevil funds were struck as an urgent deficiency. The diplomatic bill went to conference and a postmaster inquiry was ordered. The session adjourned at 5:66.
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Burton
Ohio
Currier
New Wumpahire
Dalisl
Pennsylvania
Bankhead
Alabama
Atheri
Willian
Mussiaelpph
Bur Choldt
Missouri
Massouri
Illinois
Gartholdt
Cartier
Representative Lacey
Jaws
Wadeworth
Florida
California
Middle West
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Tennessee
House
United Action
Fitegerald
Fitagerata
May- Geers
Houze Bens Messrs
Iowa
Landis
Indiana
Howard
Georgia
Vote Planned on Smoot Case in Senate
The Senate agreed to vote on the Smoot case at 4 p.m. Wednesday February 20 as supporters of Utah Senator Smoot seek to retain his seat. Democrats push for expulsion while Republicans back a stronger parliamentary route, with leaders counting votes to table or defeat the Burrows resolution. Smoot allies express confidence in facing any outcome.
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Senate
Smoot
Mets
Uteh
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Utah
Democrats
Overman
Batley
Washington
Republian
Senate Chamber
Burrows
Morrell Replies to Criticism of Pennsylvania Delegation
Representative Morrell of Pennsylvania in the House condemned the Public Ledger of Philadelphia for an article Tuesday claiming the Pennsylvania delegation sought improvements for state waterways. He stated the charge was wholly frivolous and asserted he spoke for Philadelphia members in defending the delegation’s efforts.
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Morrell
Pennsylvania
Public Ledger
Philadelphia
Philadelphus
Acres for forest reserve in Oregon announced
Secretary Hitchcock announced a temporary withdrawal of 597,760 acres of unappropriated land in Oregon for forest reserve purposes. The action affects portions of the Cascade Range Forest Reserve across Lincoln Lane Jackson Douglas and Klamath counties.
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Hitchcock
Oregon
Interior
Cascade Range
Line
Lane, Jackson, Douglas
Klamath Coutins
Senators argue over street railway bill and party loyalties
Debates in the Senate covered a Northeast Washington street railway amendment seeking a direct line to Union Station. Senator Gallinger questioned Burkett’s claim while Smoot supporters faced Republican skepticism about votes. New Oregon Senator Mulkey was sworn in, with details on pay, travel, and privileges outlined as he joins the Senate.
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Gullinger
Hansbrough
Daniel
Burkett
Ar Deniel
Tucker
Tore
Beng
Senate
Washington
Union Station
Gallinger
Gil
New Hampshire
Railways Hearings On Mail Contract Pay Cuts
Railways with mail contracts may present opposing views today and tomorrow to the House Committee on Post Office and Post Roads on proposed 7 percent cuts in railway mail pay. The committee will conclude hearings at 5 oclock tomorrow, regardless of whether all statements are finished. The appropriation bill is being disposed of quickly, with increases for post office clerks already approved and little inclination to revise the subcommitteer's plan.
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Ita
United
Bietes
InnaeDilo
Leant
House of Representatives
J. W Wadwsworth
Theodore Roosevalt
Dalted
House Committee On Post-office
Brownsville Inquiry Witnesses Scattered Across Nation
Senate Military Affairs panel faces scattered veteran witnesses for Brownsville inquiry moving from Maine to California. Many lack funds, government advances funds to bring them to Washington. expected cost could exceed 50,000. Taft, Warren, and Foraker coordinate, with Brownsville tests preceding court-martial in Washington.
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Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Brownsville
Maine
California
Tex
Washington
Warren
Committee On Military Affairs
Foraker
Taft
Col
Ransdell
Senate
Wershington
Negra Batlulina
Senate committee to hear administration bill on mineral lands
The Senate Public Lands Committee discussed a bill to reserve government title to oil coal and mineral lands now open to entry. A subcommittee will hold public hearings, with plan to meet during recess. Officials say development costs vary widely by region from $250000 to $1 million for mines in some states.
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Senate
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Hansbraugh
Wile
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
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Senate Committee
Lever
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Sintae
TN Philippines
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Kyrle Bellew
Hartley
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Grace Gardner and Company
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