Subsidy Bill Passes After Heated House Fight
The House approved the ship subsidy by 155 to 144 after a long, partisan debate. Amendments swung votes as Representatives Littauer and Townsend battled to shape the measure, which funds lines from the Gulf to South America and Pacific routes to Asia. Proponents argue it opens strategic sea lanes. opponents rail at cost and foreign focus. The bill now moves toward Senate action with expectations of final enactment.
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Senate approves bill to aid denatured alcohol and ship subsidies
Congress passes a denatured alcohol production reform allowing farmers to manufacture the product. The Senate approves the ship subsidy bill amid tense debate, with votes on amendments and procedural maneuvers. House activity includes chaotic scenes as members maneuver regarding reconsideration, while defense and agriculture related measures await final action.
Western Democrat vows ship subsidy bill won’t pass this session
A prominent Western Democratic Senator stated late last night that the ship subsidy bill cannot become law this session. He warned that conferees’ report will not be accepted by the Senate and that he will oppose the measure, backed by most of the Democratic minority, insisting party politics must be subordinated to the issue.
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Hours of Labor Gut as Telegrams Flood Capitol
Pressures from home mobilized 2 000 railway telegraph operators to push for eight hour limits. Conferees softened the bill on hours of labor for train men, but protests by telegraphers swayed revisions. The final reach restores much of the eight hour standard for those moving trains and handling orders with telegraph or telephone.
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Louisiana Rivers Inspect Expedition Planned by Congress
The Hougs Committee on Rivers and Harbors agreed to accept an invitation from Louisiana lawmakers to inspect the state’s rivers. The March 26 meeting will occur in New Orleans. Members will travel to Panama, then join others to Louisiana by rail, visiting the Mississippi estuary, locks, Bayou La Fourche, Bayou Plaquemine, Red River, Atchafalaya, Shraveport, and Gulf coast areas to review saltwater, galt mines, oil fields, and rice and sugar plantations in southwestern Louisiana.
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Senate actions and appointments shift in South Dakota and beyond
The Senate group reaches an agreement on nominating J. D. Elliott as United States attorney for South Dakota after resisting an adverse report from the Judiciary Committee due to Hittredge’s opposition. A reassurances window opens for Roosevelt no recess appointment after March 4. Frazier replaces Blackburn on Military Affairs, with continued inquiry into discharged colored soldiers and Brownsville riot. Senator Stone faces a chest infection but expected to recover. Clarke pushes a Hot Springs water rights commission. Hearst introduces a national corporate control bill. A joint House-Senate panel is formed to revise federal laws.
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Resolution to probe express companies' fruit trade practices
A Senate resolution seeks ICC inquiry into alleged misconduct by the five leading express companies in moving fruits vegetables and oysters. Introduced by Senator Burkett at the Western Fruit Jobbers Association meeting in Kansas City, it notes some companies may be unincorporated and was ordered to stand until today.
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AID TO SPECIAL DELIVERY PASSED BY SENATE
The Senate yesterday approved a House bill allowing stamps up to 30 cents in any denomination to serve as a special delivery stamp. The letter must have regular postage paid, and the extra stamps must bear the wording special delivery. This ensures the item is handled as if the regular special delivery stamp were used.
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Widows Pension Sparks Senate Debate Over Hawley Measure
A two hour Senate session centered on the Hawley widow's pension bill. Despite an adverse committee report citing Mrs Hawley's $50 000 estate and $2500 annual income, the chamber passed the measure after contention between pension supporters and skeptics. The bill reduces the proposed pension from 2100 to 50 monthly yet proceeds to passage amid praise for Hawley's service. The session also touched on denatured alcohol rules and related amendments, with votes ultimately defeating key postponement proposals.
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Congo Return for Colored People Urged by Alabama Senator
Senator Morgan of Alabama presses a resolution asking about concessions to Americans by King Leopold and urging the United States to protect Congo land for African descendants who might return. He accuses Leopold of exploiting Congo rubber wealth and calls for inquiry into US and Liberia concessions to British interests. The plan highlights repatriation rights and native resource development in Central Africa.
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Street Car Bill Halted In Senate After Debate
Late yesterday Mr Hansbrough failed to move consideration of a bill allowing street car companies to extend tracks to the new Union station. The bill had been amended to apply the smoke law to steam entering the city, faced a move to reconsider, and was sent back to the calendar. Hansbrough, frustrated by nondebatable motions, surrendered after a vote denying action and said he washed his hands of responsibility.
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Senate Passes Trade Mark Change and Cadet Appointment
The Senate approved a House bill amending trade mark laws to block fraternal emblem misuse and to allow opposition notes within thirty days of filing. The House also moved to appoint Jose March Deplat of Venezuela as a West Point cadet, per Venezuelan government request. Senate plans eulogies for Rep John F. Fix and Henry C. Adams.
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Capitol Talks on Bills and Senator Morgan’s Return
Senators discussed the current session’s key measures in a cloakroom debate with focus on the Smoot case and immigration bills. John Tyler Morgan returns to duty after illness, and veteran voices from Vermont to Texas shape a lively Senate scene as captains of press duty and gallery hearing add color.
Long life and Democratic water thoughts at Capitol
A veteran asserts he was not at the Capitol cornerstone laying while claiming close ties to Henry Clay. Maj. Mann received a 200 salary raise, seen as deserved around the building. When asked for the secret to longevity, he quips voting the Democratic ticket and prudent water use, warning that excess water can cut life short.
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Secretary Mosely Cleared Of Pressure Claim In Rail Bill Debate
Reported yesterday that Secretary Mosely of the Interstate Commerce Commission did not seek to influence conferees on the hours of railway workers. A conference member stated Mosely appeared at the request of the conferees, as an expert, to explain effects of proposed changes. After his explanations the committee completed its report.
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Senate approves revenue inquiry during recess
The Senate yesterday passed a resolution reported by Senator Aldrich of the Finance Committee authorizing an investigation of internal revenue customs currency and coinage matters during the Senate recess or sessions. A similar resolution is adopted at the close of each Congress.
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Nominations by President Honor Huse Named Professor of Mathematics
The President sent to the Senate nominations for a mathematics professor and for two land office officials, with Harry Mdl. P. Huse named as professor and as Gurms Oregon land office register William Farre. The Senate confirmed David P. Dyer as United States district judge for the Eastern District of Missouri and Thomas Manger as additional district judge for the District of Nebraska.
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