Brilliant Tennessean Fights Ship Subsidy Filibuster
Tennessee senator Carmack leads a long filibuster against the ship subsidy bill, lashing at opponents with Webster’s Dictionary as a weapon, sparring over the term albuster, and trading barbs with Gallinger Frye and Carter. The chamber debates late, pauses for reports, then adjourns amid dilatory tactics.
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Yarmiack
Webster
New Hampshire
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Mount Weather expenditure praised by majority committee
A congressional majority report defends Mount Weather funding for Weather Bureau research. Reps Samuel Davis Davey Candler and Flood argue construction was within discretionary powers, not diverting funds, noting forecasts and storm warnings justify the station and that no extravagance or misapplication is proven.
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Congress
Sullivan's Parting Shot on Pension Agencies
Representative Sullivan of Massachusetts retires today and denounces Republicans during House discussion of the Pension appropriation bill. He condemns the Senate plan to restore agencies cut by the House, accusing colleagues of preserving patronage and violating taxpayers' oath to honest governance.
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Pension Agencies Stand in Washington Only
The Senate prevailed to keep pension offices centralized in Washington with all payments routed through Washington. The House receded from abolishing the eighteen agencies and agreed to a study by the Interior Secretary. The conference report passed 46 to 8 after New York's Mr. Fitzgerald criticized the Senate as extravagant for not accepting the House plan.
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Ohio
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Foraker
Will Attend Exposition Under Four House Resolution
Speaker Cannon yesterday named a committee to attend the Jamestown Exposition opening. The list includes Sherman of New York Howell of Utah Woodyard of West Virginia Yawney of Minnesota Pollard of Nebraska McKinley of Illinois Watson of Indiana Taylor of Ohio Miller of Kansas Maynard of Virginia Legare of South Carolina Goldfoote of New York Kine of Pennsylvania Lloyd of Missouri and Hardwick of Georgia.
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New York
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Utah
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West , Virginia
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Nebraska
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Illinois
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Indiana
Taylor
Ohio
Miller
Kansay
Maynard
Virginia
Legare
South Carolina
Goldfogte
Kine
Pennsylvania
Lloyd
Missouri
Hardwick
Georgie
Passes Monument Bills In Senate Action
Senate bills appropriating funds for monuments passed as the House waited on conference reports. One proposed a monument to John D. Sloat in Monterey California, another the Stevenson Grand Army Memorial in Washington. A Senate joint resolution granted Rear Admiral B H McCatta permission to accept a medal from Britain and the Red Eagle order from Germany.
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Reform School Trustee Jenkins Appointed
Chairman Jenkins of the House Judiciary Committee was named a trustee of the District Reform School. The Wisconsin lawyer has led the committee for several sessions and is viewed as a top legal mind in Congress. Senators named to Post Office Joint Commission include Penrose Carter and Clay. McCalla may accept a medal from Britain and Germany. A $100,000 memorial to Columbus was approved for Washington. President nominees include postmasters headed by Wilbur C. Baxter in Sutton, West Virginia.
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Uncle Joe" Cannon
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Sundry Civil Bill Conferees Agree on Disputed Items
Conference report on the sundry civil appropriation bill was approved after late negotiations. The Senate dropped park land purchases in the District and a $3,000,000 allotment for land south of Pennsylvania Avenue to house state, justice, and labor departments.
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Oklahoma Bill Passes Transfer of Cases to Federal Courts
The House approved a Senate amendment enabling Oklahoma and Indian Territory to form a constitution. It transfers criminal cases in Indian Territory to the United States district and circuit courts in the Eastern District of Oklahoma and fixes U S attorney and marshal salaries in both districts. The measure moves to the President for signature.
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Jobs for House Members Fill Vacancies in Special Commissions
Speaker Cannon has filled vacancies on several summer commissions. On the former commission Overstreet Gardiner of New Jersey and Moon of Tennessee will serve. On the joint committee Parsons Denby Sherley and Houston will serve. Immigration commission members from the House include Howell of Utah Bennet of New York and Burnett. Naval and military academy visits named Hull Dwight Hay Dawson Hinshaw and Padgett.
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Platts Secretary Howe Retires From United States Express
A. H. Howe, fifteen years with United States Express and former assistant to Senator Platt, retires tomorrow to enter banking. A Saturday banquet at the Hotel Raleigh honored him with toasts and a silver traveling bag presented by L. P. Starkweather. Attendees included E. K. Hendley J. M. Tallman D. M. Hess and others from New York Philadelphia and Washington.
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W H. Snyder
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Y. J. Fielding
New York
Texas Senator Batley greeted in Senate chamber
Texas Senator Joseph W. Bailey arrived on the Senate floor amid a flurry of handshakes and warm greetings from colleagues after a long investigation. Senators Carmack Blackburn and others greeted him as he moved to his seat, with Bailey looking bright and cheerful despite a taxing closing session.
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Flibuster
Treasury
McLaurin
Maine
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Frye
Tennessee
Senate
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Texas
Heeft
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Senators retire trigger shifts in Senate committee make up
Ten U S senators retire today fueling major changes across key committees including Foreign Relations Appropriations and Interstate Commerce. Vacancies arise from retirements and deaths in Arkansas Delaware Idaho Michigan Kentucky and Tennessee with implications for District of Columbia and Philippines panels.
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Spooner
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Senate
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al- Foreign Relations
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Nebraska
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Cormack
Tennessee
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Texas
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Florida
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Maryland
Ita
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Commerce Committee
Stone
Missouri
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Daniel
Virginia
Teller
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Illinois
Finance
Democrats clash over Philippine bank bill floor fight
A House vote of 187 to blank passed the agricultural bank bill for the Philippine Islands amid sharp exchanges. Representative Rucker accused minority leaders De Armond Sherley Wiley and Howard of being guests of the Secretary of War on a Philippines trip influencing votes, which drew sharp rebuttals from Sherley. The measure, urged by Crumpacker Sterley Grosvenor Longworth, now goes to the President for approval.
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New York
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Smoke Law Dies in Senate in North Dakota Fight
Senate debate centers on applying anti smoke provisions to railroads in the District. Senator Hansbrough pressured action, forcing recorded votes from railroad allies and opponents. Southern support cited railroads’ claimed financial inability to meet new standards. Some pledges from Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio to use nonsmoke fuels aim to curb the nuisance. Congress may push final outcome in 60th session.
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Peace Promoters Meet in Capitol Session
The interparliamentary union for arbitration promotion held a brief Capitol meeting yesterday with Representative Bartholdt of Missouri presiding. Due to House business, reports on last year’s London meeting were waived. Bartholdt was tasked to draft a letter outlining the work and to seek suggestions on the timing of the next gathering.
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Postum Helps Coffee Drinker End Suffering, Woman States
A longtime coffee drinker suffering from nervous trouble and stomach irritation reports relief after switching to Postum. She credits better health to Postum, noting improved appetite and energy, and mentions a friend who learned to prepare it correctly. Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan, promotes the product with testimonials and references to The Road to Wellville.
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Senate Salmons, Subsidies, and a Chautauqua Scene
A lively Senate session featured a ship subsidy dispute with Penrose and Burkett prompting a call for information from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The chamber paused for Fulton’s celebrated salmon feast. later, Fargo and Harriman visits sparked gallery greetings while discussions on pension agency consolidation and looming lecture engagements highlighted a multifaceted political day.
President Roosevelt Signs Batch of Minor Bills
President Roosevelt stayed in the White House until 10 o'clock signing a large batch of minor measures passed by Congress. He declined to attach his signature to the more important measures during the closing hours of the session.
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Senate Soothes Sabre Rattling With Friendly Reconciliation
In a Senate session marked by warship subsidy talk and Sabbath tension, Senator Tillman mediates a tense exchange. Carmack and Frye clash over decorum while Tillman persuades Carmack to apologize to Frye, ending with a light remark about sprouting wings.
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