FLAW IN POWER BILL POINTS OUT A SOLUTION
A reform bill explored by the House committee advances an omnibus water power site plan. Secretary Stimson endorses the “stack water” method for river improvement and seeks specific authority to tax power site grantees, arguing current law lacks leverage to compensate. Opposition argues against expanding private power rights until a fixed policy is set.
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Senate SESSION Plans Promised For Longer Meetings
Senators Bailes Cummins Borah Hrandegee and others discussed longer sessions to tackle imported legislation. A plan to begin night sessions may extend into early next week if daily work does not progress, with talks of extra time and heavier workloads for the remaining week in Washington.
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Copyright Treaty Ratified By Senate With Hungary
The Senate yesterday ratified the copyright treaty between the United States and Hungary negotiated by Ambassador Richard Kerens at Budapest on January 30, 182. Ratifications will be exchanged in Washington as soon as possible and the treaty will take effect one month after. The agreement grants Americans rights to literary, dramatic, musical, and photographic copyrights in Hungary on the same terms, while Hungarian citizens receive similar protections in the United States.
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Taft Veto Override Effort On Shoshone Project Billing
Senator Myers of Montana led an attempt in the Senate to override President Taft by pushing a bill to reimburse labor and material supplied to the Corbett tunnel of the Shoshone irrigation project in Wyoming. The debate was adjourned as Secretary Fisher urged Taft to veto the measure, which would burden settlers with 8 to 46 dollars per claimant.
Sidetracks Panama Bill Delays Exemption Toll Provisions
Senate stalls Panama bill again as lawmakers push for action on toll exemption. Conference participants include President Taft, Secretary Stinson, and several House members. House is wary of delay and seeks postponement.
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Taft Nominates Laylin for Interior Post in Ohio and Wright for Alabama
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Lewis C. Laylin of Ohio for Assistant Secretary of the Interior and T Wright for collector of internal revenue for Alabama. Laylin is joined by Wright, a white appointee, after a Negro candidate’s suggestion was declined following Senator Johnston’s recommendation.
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No Pairs In Archbold Case Move Delays Senate
The Senate informal decision to not recognize a political pairing in the Archbald impeachment votes has led to cancellations of senator engagements. Clapp and Bristow cancel Kansas primary plans to stay for trial timing vote. A push seeks the Commerce Court judge’s retirement until decision. Wickersham designates Wrisley Brown to counsel House managers in the impeachment trial.
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Senator Burton Attributes High Cost of Living to Waste and Growth of Luxuries
Senator Burton blamed extravagance and diminished productive energy for rising living costs. He absolved tariffs, criticized price agreements, and warned antitrust laws against collusion. He cited growing luxuries, new necessities, and shifting urban migration as major factors, noting government expenses rose since 1890 andfarm progress lagged despite advances in transport and preservation.
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Tariff Board Concludes Leather Production Study
The tariff board finished its inquiry into sole leather costs in the United States seeing it as a final act amid Congress plans to end its continuance. In a statement the board said uncertainties of fate before Congress kept it operating with regular work and no staffing increase. The sundry civil bill passage shifted focus to sugar and leather schedules.
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Indian Bill Conference Rejected by House in Split Vote
The House voted unanimously to reject all Senate amendments to the Indian appropriation bill and called for a new conference. Minority Leader Mann accused certain Senate provisions of robbing Indians of inheritance, citing an amendment about depositing lease funds held by aMciale with the First National Bank of Douglas, Ariz, lacking proper safeguards.
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Cadets May Get New Trial Under Taft Bill
Four West Point cadets court-martialed last August and dismissed by President Taft on charges of intoxication at the academy grounds would gain a new trial if a bill favorably reported by the House military affairs committee becomes law. The measure lets Taft order a new court-martial and imposes unspecified punishment.
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Rain Insurance Expands as Wet Season Hits England
London dispatch notes English rain insurance grows costly as a wet season bogs down revenue. Underwriters rate policies for garden parties, races, cricket, and aviation meets, with premiums around 8 guineas per cent or more, reflecting heavier claims and limited data.
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Monroe Doctrine Urged in Wake of Magdalena Bay Case
The foreign relations subcommittee led by Senator Lodge plans a resolu tion to reaffirm the Monroe doctrine and state that no foreign nation may establish a naval base in the western hemisphere. The panel found no evidence of Japanese government involvement in the Magdalena Bay land purchase, though Congress will protest any foreign base on American shores.
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No Battleship Faction Seeks to Split Democrats in House
A "no battleship" bloc pressures for two ships to bolster naval funding while threatening to depose Rep. Sulzer from the foreign affairs chair if he pivots from bolting the caucus. Sulzer claims growing Democratic support as 26 signatures circulate among party members to back the plan. Debates rise over economy versus naval build, with Underwood warning of potential party splits if spending increases proceed. A New York county committee meeting meanwhile calls for prompt action to authorize two additional battleships, amid broader partisan maneuvering.
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Army scouts in air will map war game in Connecticut
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Tests for Master Flyers in American aviation
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Vaccination Row Ends As Sailor Agrees To Be Treated
Joseph J. Kapan, gunner’s mate, who refused navy antityphoid vaccination on Christian Scientist grounds and was court martialed, has decided to take the treatment. He will likely be restored to duty as supporters including Senator Works press for compliance.
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Plan Keystone State Fight Unites Pa Republicans
Republican members from Pennsylvania met to overcome factional rifts and organize for the forthcoming congressional elections. A plan of organization will be presented at a later meeting with all Republican nominees and State Chairman Wasson expected to attend. D F Lafean was elected chairman of the organization.
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Ellyson Takes Over Naval Aviation Duties at Annapolis
Annapolis Maryland July 9 Lieut John Rodgers a veteran naval aviator is detached from the Naval Academy to command the Yanktoy Lieut Theodore Ellyson will assume charge of aviation work at this point in Annapolis and oversee ongoing aviation programs and training.
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