Taft Urges Hawaii Fortifications In Letter To Allison
Secretary of War Taft writes to Senator Allison urging higher appropriations to fortify Hawaii. He cites reasons to ready defenses and notes lack of current fortifications, while Coast Defense Board memo advocates modernizing plans and heavy ordnance at Pearl Harbor and Honolulu.
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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
Colleges Seek Extra Funds for Agriculture and Forestry
The Senate Committee on Ashwil dare and Forestry discussed a new annual appropriation over six years to support agriculture and technical arts at state colleges. The proposed totals run to $400,000 with yearly increments to reach $0,100 after five years. Dr H C White of the University of Georgia and Dr Champerson of Ohio State urged passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Woothanna
Senate
Tve
H.C White
University of Georgia
Heampson
Ohio State Agricultural Allege
CATTLE FOR INDIAN TRIBES FUNDS APPROVAL SOUGHT
An appropriation of about 9,100,400 is requested to supply cattle for Native reservations in North and South Dakota Montana Arizona. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is directed to unite proposals for furnishing and delivering heifers, calves, steers, and miles of cattle to Indian agencies nationwide, with an estimated cost of 14,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaketa
Montana
Arizona
Combyastoner of Indian Affairs
Changes in the Senate Reassign Oregon and South Carolina Seats
The Senate received credentials for Jonathan Bourne Sr of Oregon and Benjamin Hyun Tilman of South Carolina for terms beginning March 4. The oath of office was administered to J. W. Minhet of Oregon, filling the late Senator Mitchell's unexpired term. Attiles succeeds Gearin as governor-appointed successor. Elkins of West Virginia had credentials presented by Senator Scott.
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Jonathan Bourne
Senate
Oregon
Benjamin Hyun Tilman
South Carolina
J& Wo Minhet
Mitchell
Attiles
Gearin
Elkins
West Virmnta
Siott
Takoma Park Library Bill Backed By Officials
Commissioner Marfarlanu urged passage of a Senate bill accepting a donation of funds from Andrew Carnegie for a Takoma Park branch library. Subcommittee members Morrell and Green heard the testimony, with George F. Bowerman of the public library recommending favorable consideration to expand the branch library system in the District.
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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 trust regulation inquiry introduced in House
Minority Leader Williams introduced a resolution directing the Department of Commerce to investigate the paper trade. The aim is to uncover how paper mills collude to fix print paper prices in the United States, the causes of mill combinations, and the impact on the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliams
Department of Compittee
Aber
United
Congress Condensed Senate Debates and Measures
Senate figures discussed public policy shifts including Hitchcock secretaries and the Colormio letter. The appropriation bill set at 52,900,000 plus canal control moves were approved. Maryland’s Rayner slated to speak on presidential powers versus the Constitution. The house adjourned at six to resume today with dozen members present.
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Senate
Benatore Carter
Hoybure
Hitchcock
Carter
Panama
Isthantan Canal
Rayner
Maryland
Seram
Dar
Track Amendments Defeated In Capitol Traction Debate
The Senate defeated amendments to extend the Florida Avenue line to Northeast, universal transfers, and a 13 percent gross earnings tax on street railways. Senator Gallinger led the substitute to restrict the bill to access to the new union station as the public faced months of inconvenience. Burkett proposed a competing track route and a 12 percent gross receipts tax. both were rejected as the Gallinger substitute passed.
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Senate
Union Station
Florida Avenue
Eighth Street
Gallager
New Hampshire
Carter
Secretary of the Interior
Gallinger
Senator Burkett
Nebraska
Northast
Washington
Capital Traction Company
Seventh Street
Kendall Green
Burkett
Gullinger
Hansbrough
Daniel
Ar Deniel
Tucker
Tore
Beng
al Patterson
Colorado
Connecticut Avenue Inc
Maine
North Dakota
St Wan
Indian Appropriation Bill Gains Senate Increases
The Indian Appropriation Bill was reported to the Senate with a net increase of 8 306 132 over the House measure. The Senate panel cites actuating funds held in trust for tribes and seeks to end government interest on those funds while adopting recommendations from a recent inquiry into Indian Territory.
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Senate
House
United States
Special Commiss
Indian Territory
API
Secretary of the Interior
Wadsworth Defends Meat Inspection Act in House Ovation
Representative Wadsworth, chairman of the Agriculture Committee, declares the meat inspection law vindicates his position against President Roosevelt. He reads exchanges between himself and the President, cites Dr Melvin’s testimony, and notes the law’s effectiveness with no amendments needed, drawing a thunderous, hourlong House ovation.
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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
Public hearing on Philippines loan plan before Senate committee
Senate panel discussed a plan by the Philippine Commission to attract capital for agricultural loans in the islands with a 4 percent government guaranty. Testimony from E W Kemmerer, Jeremiah Jenks, and Gov. Henry W. Tée supported the aims and terms, while critics warned of collection risks and potential prejudice from a government agricultural bank. The proposal compares to a system in Egypt and would limit government liability to 56,000 dollars for participating men.
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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 Packard Meat Inspection Cost On Packers
Senator Beveridge urged shifting the meat inspection cost to packers as he pressed in the Senate for action on the measure. He cited a Proctor remark about timing and noted that government inspection advertising guarantees purity while the industry now pays about 300,000 dollars annually. Proctor said the provision may enter the agricultural bill or be addressed separately by the committee soon.
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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 To Dress Ships In 19th Century Style
Senator Burnham introduced a bill setting September 28 as Paul Jones Day to require United States vessels in port to dress ship. The proposal, supported by Admiral Dewey General Porter and Rear Admiral Baird among others, proceeds after passage in the Senate.
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Senator Burnham
Paul Jones
United States
Dewey
Horace Porter
Baird
Waterways Bill Debated as House Considers Rivers and Harbors
The House debated the rivers and harbors bill carrying about 94 million dollars. Chairman Burton of Ohio faced pressure over time control with minority members seeking speaking rights, while Missouri and Illinois members pressed projects for and against the measure. Agricultural and entomological funding drew vigorous discussion, including a 283,500 dollar boost for study of pests and natural predators. The diplomatic and consular budget went to conference and a postmaster query on second class mail receipts was ordered. The session adjourned at 5:56.
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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
Fitegerald
Fitagerata
May- Geers
Houze Bens Messrs
Iowa
Landis
Indiana
Howard
Georgia
House
Vote on Smoot case set for 4 PM Wednesday
The Senate and committee leaders reached an agreement to vote on the Smoot case at 4 o clock on Wednesday February 20. Democrats plan to move for expulsion if Batley is absent, while Smoot supporters seek a stronger parliamentary status through a substitute.
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Senate
Smoot
Mets
Uteh
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Utah
Democrats
Overman
Batley
Washington
Republian
Senate Chamber
Burrows
Morrell Defends Pennsylvania Delegation in House Row
Representative Morrell of Pennsylvania answered an attack on the state’s delegation by The Public Ledger. He defended efforts to secure Pennsylvania waterways improvements, calling the article misguided and stating Philadelphia members support the delegation against insinuations of aiding a sister state.
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Morrell
Pennsylvania
Public Ledger
Philadelphia
Philadelphus
Forest Reserve Acreage Withdrawn in Oregon
Secretary Hitchcock announced a temporary withdrawal of 597,760 acres of unappropriated land from forest reserves in Oregon. The action affects portions of the Cascade Range Reserve within Lane, Jackson, Douglas, and Klamath counties.
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Hitchcock
Oregon
Interior
Cascade Range
Line
Lane, Jackson, Douglas
Klamath Counties
Senate Debate Touches City Route and Mulkey Sworn In
In a Senate session the North east Washington Direct route amendment was debated as Senator Burkett pressed for a direct line to union station. Gallinger noted the District Committee’s prior report and the chamber laughed at his remark. Oregon's Mulkey was sworn in, becoming the Senate’s youngest member, drawing $1,000+ for thirty three days and benefiting from mileage and publication entitlements. Hobson visited the Capitol, escorted by Okla delegate McGuire who explained floor access to the incoming member-elect.
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Senate
Burkett
Washington
Union Station
Gallinger
Gil
New Hampshire
Frederick Motkey
Oregon
Sr. Gearin
John H Mitch
Mulkey
Sam
Pacific Coast
Fairchauks
Fulton
Pince
Lalli
Mr. Malkey
Mr. Tashanks
Michigan
Alger
Curtis
Kansas
Nuestley
Congressional Directory
Knox
Lodge
Stening
Jonathan Bourne
Fitchmond Pearson Hobson
Merrimac Fame
Capitol
Bird Seple Me~ Guire
Oklahoma
Cape Hobson
Railways to be heard on mail contract pay cuts
Railways with mail contracts will be heard today and tomorrow before the House Committee on Post-office and Post-roads as it considers cuts averaging about 7 percent in railway mail service pay. The committee will conclude hearings at 4 o clock tomorrow, regardless of completed statements, as it rapidly disposes of the appropriation bill. Post-office clerks pay increases have already been approved with little inclination to alter the subcommittee proposal.
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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 U.S.
Senate Military Affairs Committee readies its Brownsville inquiry with discharged battalion soldiers dispersed from Maine to California. Witnesses lack funds and the government may need to advance expenses, costing potentially over 50 000 dollars. The panel, led by Senator Warren, with Foraker and Secretary Taft, plans Brownsville testimony before a 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 hearings planned on administration mineral lands bill
Senate Public Lands committee will hold hearings on a bill to reserve government title to oil coal and mineral lands now open to entry. A subcommittee, appointed by Chairman Hansbraugh, will hear testimony before action by the full committee as recess sessions may be sought. Officials say significant funding will be needed to develop mines in various states.
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Senate
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Hansbraugh
Wile
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
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