Senate Contemplates Canal Choice as Riders Threaten Action
A heated Senate debate centers on attaching a rider to the sundry civil bill to force a sea level canal. Senate leaders urge courage while House Speaker Cannon and supporters back a lock canal, risking no action this session. If House passes lock canal and Senate backs sea level, conference remedies loom as autumn approaches.
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Dryden Pushes Lock Canal Across Isthmus
Senator Dryden entertained the Senate for three hours with a detailed discussion of two proposed canal types. He urged a lock canal and began with the inception of the project, tracing it to De Lesseps and earlier efforts.
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Debate on canal designs and economy against sea level plan
The speech criticizes the sea level canal as impractical and warns the Senate against repeating French failures. It stresses that American engineers favor the lock canal, cites Gatun dam feasibility, and argues the lock project is more economical for taxpayers while dismissing sea level advantages and tunnel or bridge risks.
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Senate Interoceanic Committee Rules Cromwell Questions Proper
The Senate Interoceanic Committee ruled Morgan’s questions proper in the probe of Cromwell regarding the Panama canal property. Cromwell, citing confidential client relations, refused to answer preownership period questions. A quorum dispute delayed action, with Morgan vowing to seek court action if necessary.
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William Nelson Cromwell
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Alabama
Expenses of Hospital in Canal Zone Report
A Panama Canal Commission report by sanitary officer Wa Gorgng shows the average daily cost of patient care in the Isthmian hospital at $151, including food and all expenses except interest on invested funds. About 90 patients are housed, with expenses deemed low compared to U S hospitals.
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Canal Zone
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Isthmian Hospital
Col Gor- Gas
New Kansas Senator Benson Sworn In Amid Senate Session
A W Benson, appointed by Gov Hoch to fill the vacancy from J Ralph Burton's resignation, was inducted yesterday just after the Senate session began. Senator Long presented credentials and escorted Benson to the Vice President's desk for the oath. Benson seated with the Republicans on the Democratic side.
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J Ralph Burton
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Senator Bailey Opposes National Bank Bill
Senator Bailey spoke against parts of the House national bank bill limiting liabilities and requiring a surplus of banks to one tenth of capital. He warned the provision would curb investments and hurt the South during cotton season. Senator Aldrich, in charge, agreed to raise the surplus to 20 percent. a motion to strike failed. the bill passed.
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Banking Law of District Amended in the Senate
Bills passed by the Senate yesterday incorporate the National Child Labor Committee of the District of Columbia and amend the banking law in the District of Columbia. Also authorizes a telephone system on the Island of Oahe and Hawaii credits. Provides for land and fund division of the Osage Indians of Oklahoma Territory and approval for public building at Great Falls Mont with a $10 000 cost.
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Battle ship funding clash signals Senate Confrence
The Senate and House conferees clash over an $11 million naval appropriation for a battleship. Senate amendments delay authorization until full construction details are provided, with conferees vowing not to recede. Secretary Emsterdas admits slow progress on armor plating cost investigation and pledges a report by July.
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Engaging Doctor Promotes Gentle Cures for Hillousness and Dyspepsia
A historical ad touts a physician using electric bit ters and gentle methods to treat dangerous diseases such as Hillousness and dyspepsia. The ad notes the remedy is sold by all druggists for 50 cents, highlighting patent medical promotion common in era.
Wrangle Over Items Cuts 150000 Appropriation
In the House yesterday the sun ary civil appropriation bill saw the elimination of a 150000 item for gauging artesian waters and underground currents and for testing structural materials. The chair sustained points of order to strike, while Norris Dalzell Mondell Keifer opposed. Dalzell pushed for 250000 for coal testing and structural material analysis under the Geological Survey. The House adjourned without completing the bill.
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Brooks
Colorado
Nae
Rate Bill Conferees Hold Fruitless Session
Conferees failed to reach agreement on disputed rate issues after a six hour session and adjourned until 10 o'clock Wednesday. Amendments on unrelated subjects were dropped. Other points from prior talks, including lateral lines and other freight matters, remained hotly contested. Meanwhile lawmakers pursued a Jamestown Exposition appropriation, with Senator Daniel promising support from over sixty senators. The Senate referred related Odd Fellows real estate authorization to the Commissioners for merit review.
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Brill
Grand Lodge of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows of
District of Columbia
Another Star in Old Glory Continues From First Page
The dramatic debate on statehood shows the House crowd reacting to the warrior figure of the speaker and delegates arguing over New Mexico Arizona admission. Delegate Smith’s fiery speech denounces the process and defends territory autonomy as Oklahoma signals support, with votes and applause shaping the final conference report and imminent presidential signature.
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Clash in Colon Panama over swagger stick turns violent
United States Navy and Marine officers from the Columbia were assaulted by Panamanian police in Colon on June 1 after an incident over a swagger stick. Ensign Smith and Lieutenants Dieter and Lutz plus Brunzell were beaten and jailed, later released after a $400 cash deposit by the U S vice consul. Police later expressed regret as authorities dropped charges and blamed tension between Panama police and the Zone force.
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Gambling opposition grows as Aguinaldo factions unite
Manila June 14. Aguinaldo and other prominent men oppose gambling blaming conditions. SuPino parties mobilize to elect delegates to the Philippine assembly next year. Nationalists split by factions, Federal party in chaos, conservatives resign. Aguinaldo and Apatible form Moderates with business and professional leaders. native leaders press issue with Americans to seek government prohibition in cockpits.
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Tennessee Democratic Platform Omits Tariff Issue Cited
Senator Carmack says omission does not abandon democracy as activists debate why the tariff plank was missing. He notes reporters learned the platform was silent on tariffs and that candidates will push a revenue only tariff stance despite protectionist sentiment in Tennessee.
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Food Shipments Questioned For Government Hospital Supplies
Local dealers were questioned by a House investigation about contracts and quality of food furnished the government hospital for the insane. Dr E B Hope praised patient care, while an attendant named eats denied torturing a patient. The armored cruiser squadron under Admiral Browngan will enter navy yards for overhauling before foreign service.
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Grape Nuts Rebuilds Weak Baby After Illness
A Colorado mother details how her fifteen month old child recovered from pneumonia brain fever and convulsions after feeding Grape Nuts. The Food, promoted by Postum Co, is claimed to strengthen the child and later another baby, with the slogan about nourishment for a healthy brain and nerves. The ad invites readers to look for the title book The Road to Wellville.
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