Congress Condensed: Currency Bill Debates Reported
Senators Hopkins and Hayburn split on the currency bill while Aldrich Belley and Depauw signaled votes and timing. The Senate planned a noon meeting with adjournment for a Vermont senator's death, as House members spoke on general post office appropriations and the currency measure drew strong comments from Freyburn and others on currency policy and credit.
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Belley
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Vermont
BANK LOANS IN DEBATE ALDRICH BLOCKS RESOLUTION
A Senate clash over a resolution to compel the Comptroller of the Currency to disclose all loans made by city bankers to security firms. Senator Aldrich blocks the measure citing risks, while Tillman and Hale press for details and a broader inquiry into stock gambling. The debate touches New York banks and broader lending practices.
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Admiral Cowles Advocates Direct Fire in Turret Safety Debate
Admiral William S Cowles testified before the Senate Committee on Naval Affairs about battle safety amid the Missouri explosion. He argued for direct aiming and fast firing over two stage charges, and said eliminating all risk is impossible without reducing combat effectiveness. He emphasized rapid handling to strike first, urged improved turret hoist, and defended current armor levels as adequate.
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Forgan records delayed vote amid Senate clash
Fragmented OCR shows confusion over a record bill in Congress. Senators debate Meo Fillman and Corgan positions while Aldrich hints at broader concerns. The exchange highlights partisan tensions and procedural maneuvers in the chamber.
Park Purchase Bill Aimed at Street Expansion
Wetmore presented a favorable committee report on the public building and cemetery street project. The measure would establish a 2 mile district and fund the grading of streets including a widened Grace and Cemetery area. Estimated cost not to exceed a stated amount. construction to begin in five days after approval. Street plans include widening several blocks from Thirty sixth Street to Local Road and from Phirtsarti Street to Todall Road.
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Tovdall Road
Army Pay Bill Before Senate Faces Objections
The army pay bill moving through the Senate was met with objections from Senators Cal and Dersan and others to the provision granting the President power to raise enlisted pay by 40 percent. Critics argued the increase should be explicitly named in the bill, and discussion focused on whether the measure should be considered further before adjournment.
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Navy panel weighs ship logs and armor design
Senators pressed for data on each ship’s fuel, weight excess, and logs as Admiral Capp attacked log accuracy and yard measurements. Lieut Cam Clelan Davis, armor expert, endorsed armor belt location and open turret design. The committee adjourned to reconvene.
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Cam Clelan Davis
Bureau of Equipment
Commentary on Sims During Senate Naval Committee Inquiry
A reader pleads for restraint by Mr Sims amid testimony before the Senate Naval Committee. The writer credits his service since the Spanish American War and argues his self-promotion risks derailing the investigation. The message urges publication to curb off topic remarks and keep focus on pertinent matters.
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Navy
Hne
Steft
United States
Cam Sims
Kun
Commander Sims Testimony on Navy Readiness Before Senate Panel
Commander Sims explained that the navy was inefficient and unprepared for war due to an inadequate training establishment. He emphasized the personnel were capable, but the training system failed to develop gunners and the department’s setup caused the shortfall. He asserted sailors are superior and capable of besting any navy once trained.
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Sins
Senate Naval Committee
England Navy Muzzle Talks Prompt Constitutional Reform
Historical note reports on high level discussions within the English navy about reforming regulations and possible amendments to existing laws. The article references a public debate, recent questions raised by officials, and the potential need for formal review before any changes are made.
Prohibition Bills to Be Considered by District Committee
The district committee will hear two bills on prohibition this morning including one proposing a local option. Debate will cover labor effects, with Governor and other lawmakers weighing in. Also noted is Andrew Cane seeking a public library erection at Tekhma Park.
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Whale Committee
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Tekhma Park
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Winchester Senate Office Move and Cannon Dispute
A proposed Senate resolution seeks a .12 month allotment from the contingent fund to rent an office in the Bliss Building for the employees of the Committee on Revision of Laws chaired by Brass Cannon. The measure asks start from February 1. A separate note mentions a request to obtain two bits for a condemned cannon to be used at George Washington’s old headquarters, with conditions that it is no longer needed in government service.
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Secretary of War
Furntst Tochelts
Winchester
George Washington
Trusts Fix Fixed Tariff Accuses Committee Members
A New York delegation in the House faces charges of backing a rigged tariff and opposing full discussion of financial measures. Representative Bennet says the group will unite for amendments and shows no support for the Aldrich bill as written. Debates focus on the Dingley tariff, post office funds, and alleged paper and lumber trusts manipulating schedules. The speech highlights include warnings by Hitchcock about newspaper and paper trust influence and calls to curb monopolies while criticizing Ways and Means actions.
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Warner Miller
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Maine
International Paper Company
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America
Agriculture Bill Advances With Large Reduction and New Forestry Revenue Shift
The House Committee on Agriculture approved an appropriation bill totaling 11,431,346 a cut of 1,429,005 from departmental estimates and an excess of 1,984,065 above the current year. The rise is due to the new system that deposits forestry revenues into the Treasury for general distribution.
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House
Forestry Service
Treasury
Taffy to suffragists state rights in question
Chairman Jenkins of the Wisconsin on the House Judiciary Committee declared the question of woman suffrage is not for the federal government to decide and that no member favors amending the Constitution. He warned that if all states consent rights would remain with the states and federal enforcement would centralize police powers, polygamy and marriage regulation are state issues, Democratic party opposes transferring powers.
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House and Senate Clash Over Appropriation Bill Conflict
House refused Senate amendments to a funding bill and called for a conference. Sherman Marshall of Orth Pakola and Stephens of Texas named House managers. hearings continued on uniform grain classification and interstate inspection with Gronna and McCumber appearing for the measures. Rep Tomes D Candy and others pressed railroad and freight car issues before the Interstate Commerce Committee. Carnegie Steel and Homstad Steel officials opposed the Gardner eight hour bill, arguing contracts for government work were impractical and the bill unlikely to become law.
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Carnegie Steel Companiy
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Police Increase Debate in House Over City Force
Washington lawmakers clash over police funding with Madden opposing a larger force despite claims of per capita costs and extra precautions. Hearings continue as officials weigh a draft appropriation and safety needs for railways and public spaces.
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