Travel Pay Reduced Eight Cent to the New Rate
The House Appropriations Committee recommends lowering mileage reimbursement for Senators Representatives and delegates to eight cents per mile from ten, effective after March 4, as salaries rise by 30 percent. Cabinet members gain 1200 extra from March to June, with total general deficiency bill near 99.95 million. District and Pension Office provisions adjust salaries and clerical hires, aligning teacher pay with the new act and allowing limited vacancies in pensions.
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Congress Ready to Quit After Busy Session
Congress nears adjournment with most appropriation bills shaped. Senate awaits House action on remaining measures as conferees report on Army and post office bills. Diplomatic and urgent deficiency bills approved. several others still in conference with a Monday adjournment anticipated.
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May Reimburse Smoot for Defense Expenses
Senator Sutherland of Utah offered an amendment to the general deficiency bill proposing $16 000 to reimburse Reed Smoot for expenses incurred defending his Senate seat. The sum reflects chief costs like counsel fees and is part of a larger claim believed to equal a six year Senatorial salary. Senate leaders planned to adopt the amendment.
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Reed Smoot
Senate
Nominations for Nominations of Officials and Posts
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Boise receiver of public moneys and Wisconsin collector. Amor Smith named surveyor of customs for Cincinnati port. James Carter named postmaster at Chatham Virginia. Expatriation of naturalized citizens discussed. House adopted conference report on passports. Army and Navy Union badge protection approved.
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Boise
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Interpal
Wisconsin
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James Carter
Chatham
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Senate and House Digest of Denatured Meat Law and Expositions
Senate spent most of the day on the denatured alcohol amendment and duties on canned meat with Beveridge provisions struck from the agricultural bill. The DIJ approved $700,000 for the Alaska-Yukon Exposition in Seattle. army and agricultural conference reports were sent forward. The House approved the army appropriation conference report and debated ship subsidies and private calendar bills, with a 6 o'clock recess and 11 o'clock sessions planned for today.
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House in Liberal Mood Grants Extra Pay to Clerks and Staff
In a heated session, Representative Cassel and supporters expanded the contingency fund, awarding extra compensation to clerks, readers, telegraphers, drivers, and gallery staff. Amounts ranged from 200 to 500 dollars, with specific sums for committee clerks, hearing compilations, and gallery personnel, amid broader salary increases for lawmakers.
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JUNKEET FOR CONGRESSMEN ON WEST INDIES TOUR
Speaker Cannon leads a group of House members on a March 5 voyage aboard the Hamburg American steamer Bluecher from New York to visit the West Indies and the Isthmus of Panama. The itinerary includes St Thomas Sam Juan Porto Rico Martinique Trinidad Venezuela and Cuba with two day stays at Colon and other ports before returning April 2.
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Hawaii Guests Invited Congressional Party to Visit
Will be Hawaii's guests Mr Kalaniansole the Hawaiian Delegate invites Representatives and Senators to visit the Sandwich Islands this summer as guests of island residents A special Congressional party will sail from San Francisco in June including Representative Hamilton chair of the House Committee on Territories Representative Hepburn chair of Interstate and Foreign Commerce Representative Lloyd of Missouri the Democratic whip and other members to study island affairs and needs The Hawaiian legislature authorized the Delegates in Washington to extend invitations to lawmakers dealing with island affairs Plans are under way to show visitors the different islands and their needs
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No Rate on Canned Meats in Agricultural Bill Fight
The amendment requiring packing labels to show canning dates was struck from the bill before it reaches the President. Conferees agreed on most amendments, except a statewide increase for state colleges, which will go back to the House for instruction. A joint resolution calls for a five-member Senate and five-member House commission to codify U.S. laws, authorized to sit during Congressional sessions.
Senate Accepts Exposition Invitation For Jamestown Jubilee
The Senate agreed to a joint resolution with the House to attend the Jamestown tercentennial exposition opening. Ten Senators and fifteen Representatives will represent the Fifty-ninth Congress at the event. The Senate also ratified the Mexican Boundary Treaty, determining the boundary between the United States and Mexico.
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Bancos
Farm Alcohol Plants Measure Passes Senate Without Division
Senate approves funding for Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition at Seattle. Debate centered on denatured alcohol laws for farmers and inspector oversight. Opponents argued the Aldrich amendment favored distilling interests. supporters cited education and national exposure. The measure, backed by Piles Depew Spaoner, passed without division after lengthy discussions.
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Favors Four Cent Fares Senate Passes B and W Transit Bill
The Senate approved a bill allowing the Baltimore and Washington Transit Company to enter the District from Maryland with a four cent single fare and twenty five cent sight tickets to be valid over Capital Traction lines. debate centered on potential zoning of fares and road construction, with opponents warning it could devalue the charter and opponents arguing it would advance regional transit. The Senate also passed two local measures: stricter fire escape requirements for tall buildings and provisions for guide lights and extinguishers, and a police hiring reform to fill vacancies without regard to length of service.
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Kentucky
National Capital
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Senate Finance Committee to Study Coinage Policy
Senator Aldrich reported the Finance Committee approved a resolution to investigate coinage currency internal revenue and customs matters and report to Congress periodically. The panel may sit during recess summon witnesses and administer oaths and hire clerks. The resolution goes to the contingent expenses committee for passage with no opposition.
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Denatured alcohol debate and Capitol birthday festivity
Senate debated a proposed requirement for government inspectors at denatured alcohol distillation amid commentary by Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Carter while Mr. Fulton opposed. The February 28 Birthday Association marked the event with a Capitol luncheon and discussions of a constitutional holiday, honoring members born on that date, with former Senators Miller and Weed in attendance and noting ties to Santo Domingo treaty ratification.
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Railroad Bill Held Up by Early Congress Adjournment
Commissioners will not report on Representative Mudd’s railroad hours bill as Congress adjourns early. Engineer Commissioner Biddis cites inability to complete necessary investigation. Conferees reach agreement on post office appropriation bill raising rural carrier pay to 375 monthly and advancing clerk pay under S358.
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Subsidy Vote Delayed as Opponents Score House Win
Nearing a teat vote the ship subsidy bill faced sharp opposition led by Birdsall Fordney Burton and many Democrats. Amendments favored Gulf Brazil service and excluding Oceanic Line ships, while discussions centered on subsidies versus tariffs and rail lines. The debate highlighted corruption accusations and regional divides as the measure lingered toward final passage.
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Grape-Nuts Praised by New York Merchant for Health
A New York merchant recounts how poor eating harmed his health until he began using Grape-Nuts for three years. He credits the cereal with restoring appetite, aiding sleep, and lifting spirits, and notes its benefit to his family including a son who gained weight and health.
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Debate on Merchant Marine Subsidy and Land Development
A congressional discussion centers on subsidies for the merchant marine and the need to balance development between land and sea. Gen Grosvenor challenges Mr Burton while Burton defends past votes, acknowledging possible error. Townsend proposes striking lines from the Orient bill as the committee adjourns without final action.
Senate Yields To House On Army Bill Pay Clerks
The Senate yielded to the House over the Dolpe Amendment to the Army appropriation bill. Hull proposed an amendment to create a civil pension list for Pay Corps clerks, which House members opposed as unjustified. The House voted 241 ayes to none in disagreement, prompting the Senate to revoke its amendment and reach full agreement. The final provision would promote paymasters’ clerks with 35 years of service to first lieutenant and retire them at that rank.
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Amend Bill for Trainmen Reaches Compromise in Conference
Conferees on the La Follette bill to promote safety for employees and travelers on railroads reached agreement yesterday. The measure amends hours rules, making eight hours off duty consecutive after sixteen on, limits to twelve consecutive hours in any twenty four, and removes day night split provisions. Prosecutions clause now states common carriers are responsible for acts of officers and agents in control of employees.
Kindles Wisconsin Fight Over Internal Revenue Post
The nomination of Frank R. Bently as internal revenue collector for the Second Wisconsin district reopened a old split between the Stalwart and Halfbreed factions of the Republican party in Wisconsin. Senator Spooner recommended him, surprising Senator La Follette who faces a possible attitude toward confirmation amid efforts to improve faction harmony before Spooner’s re election bid.
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Cuba Must Pay for Army Under Platt Amendment
The General Assembly bill reported to the House late yesterday gives the President full authority under the Platt amendment to reimburse the United States for expenditures made during intervention in Cuba. The provision allows the President to receive from the Cuban treasury and pay into the U.S. Treasury amounts necessary to cover costs while Cuba can pay without serious embarrassment.
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Drastic Cocaine Measure Aims to Tighten Possession Rules
The commissioners to Congress transmitted a bill to amend the act regulating pharmacy and sale of poisons. It would make possession of cocaine unlawful for anyone but a registered druggist physician or dentist. Prescriptions must be labeled with the prescribing physician and recipient. authorities cite arrests in Washington and a prisoner found with a book body hollowed to conceal drug.
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