Senate debates rate bill oppose government rail control
West Virginia lawmakers locked into a lengthy session on railroad rates with Mr Clapp and Mr Scott speaking over an hour each. Scott argued against government ownership and rate setting, urging broad court review, while Clapp pressed for the pending measures as is. The discussion touched on German, Austrian and other foreign practices, discrimination by locality, and fears of reduced competition amid consolidations. The Senate heard praise for Minnesota Senator Clapp and surprise at Senator Spooner’s remarks against the administration’s Statehood bill as the rate debate unfolded.
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Scott
Senate
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Clapp
Minnesota
Spooner
Arizona
New Mexico
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United States
Germany
Austria
Australia
America
Ft. Messrs
Hirst
Congress
Céngreas
Ghetty
Senate Debates Rail Rate Reform and Statehood Measures
Senate discussions centered on railroad rate legislation and the administration’s Statehood policy. Clapp argued for Commission authority to name new rates, while Scott defended basing-point systems and the need for judicial review to balance carrier and public interests. The session outlined procedures for interim rates and court scrutiny under the proposed bill.
Debate on Indian bill ends in lone speech by Burk
Two days of general debate on the Indian appropriation bill concluded with Mr Burk of South Dakota delivering a comprehensive address on the bill. Other speakers attacked federal pilot licensing, parcel post, and immigration restrictions while Alaska coal sales and dam legislation advanced. The House adjourned at 5 pm to resume discussions today under the five minute rule.
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Benjamin F. Marsh
Sincts
John M. Pinckney
Texas
House
Burk
Kine
Pennsylvania
Brantley
Georgia
Haugen
Iowa
Gardner
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Committee On Indian Affairs
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Great Sioux
Kline
Goulden
New York
Naional
Littlefield
Hauger
Europe
Garaner
Henry Clay
Lacey
Gaines
Tennessee
Nome
Capron
Rhode Island
Fort Davis
Alaska
Daft
Isto
Illinois
Sonn M. Pinckmey
Whhile Mr. Clayton
Alabama
Choctahutehle Power Company
Big Sandy Tuver
Mert Williamson
W. Va
Local Public Schools Under Discussion in Committee
A House District Committee hearing on an education bill featured advocates for a school board independent of District government. Participants and observers urged defined governance, funding, and distribution of supplies, amid debate over board size and the impact on politics and text books. Hearings resume tomorrow at 9:30.
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House
Foster
Allan TD
Albert, Whitlam
C. Henderson
Louis BP
George HT. White
Moore
Howard University
John M. Gitterman
D. B. Wiseman
William 8. Lofton
William Birney
Macfarland
Albert
Henderson
Northeast Citizens’ Association
Shoemaker
Brightwood Citizens’ Association
Lofton
Green
Massachusetts
Birney
Usung
Pis
John M Gitterman
New York
Stuart
Professor Burr Endorses Sea‑Level Isthmian Canal
Prof Wiliam H Burr of New York told senators in a Capitol hearing that a sea level canal is practical and feasible and could be built in ten years. He cited six years of study and said his conclusion comes from isthmus observations. The session resumes at 10 30 with Burr criticizing the minority report.
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Senate
Columbia University
Board of Water Supply of
Greater New York
Board of Consulting Engineers
Burr
Anid
Presidents Nomination List Sent to Senate in Disorder
Nominations sent to the Senate include a roster for postmasters across multiple states such as New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Ohio Oklahoma and Virginia with names like William Lushear Edward Dithvich Isador Sobel and W Harris among others. The list also names a Receiver of public money in Springfield and an agent for Tadland landing Rock Agency North Dakota plus various state postings and locations.
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Senate
Tadland
Landing Rock Agency
North Dakote
William L. Belden
Springfield
Mom Tohn H. Duncan
J. T. Whitame
London
Montama
P. F. Dodds
Whitates
Nebraska
Brown
Cosad
A. Sweet
Creighton
North Caroline
J. W. C. Long
Stateavilla
Ohio
Cappelier
Stansfield
Oklahoma
Margaret J. Ryan
Caymon
Virginia
H. W. Kinzer
Front Royal
Franklin
Brearne
Glenalten
W. ‘T. Hopkins
Newport
News
John H. Davis
Woodstock
W. Jamenon
Pulaski
West Virginia
I. F. McCankay
New Marr
Wisconsin
W. Harris
Prairie du Chien
Nominations Confirmed in Executive Session
The Senate in executive session confirmed a list of nominations including Amos F. Wilder as consul general at Tengkons and Claudius Dockery as United States marshal for the Western district of Wasm oton. Other nominees span California Kentucky Massachusetts New Mexico North Carolina Rhode Island Texas Vermont and Minnesota with varied assignments and districts. The record enumerates individuals such as Timon Geneva Arkansas W. L. Jefferies Clarendon and H. E. Freeman Ponttpsdate among many others.
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Amos F. Wilder
Winconsin
Tengkons
Claudius Dockery
United States Marshet
Maetern
North Carolina
Charjae B. Wopitos
Marshal
Wasmoton
Ida
Timon
Geneva
Arkansas
W. L. Jefferies
Clarendon
C. Brown
Vickuburg
A. A. Worthington
Duchanan
Minnesota
Mattaon
Warren
J. Cowin
Adrian
New Mexico
R. W. Houkins
Albuquerque
North Carolinna
Curie
Maxton
Elizabeth H. VIII
Scotland
Rhode Island
H. E. Freeman
Ponttpsdate
Texmy
Lol Weand
Isle of Pines residents placated by amendment
The Isle of Pines residents opposing Cuban sovereignty receive relief through a proposed amendment making the island a separate province of Cuba with local self government and representation in the National Assembly once populated. The measure, drawn by Senators Spooner and Bacon, aims to ease ratification of the treaty. Federal quarantine control advances as the House backs a bill extending federal authority.
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Isle of Pines
Cuba
Spooner and Bacon
Republic of Cuba
Cuban National Assembly
United States
Tillman Gillespie investigation faces funding hurdle
President signals the Tillman Gillespie resolution to probe railroad monopolies may fail without extra appropriation and witness compulsion. He urges new legislation to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission, warning the probe could be inoperative without funds and oaths authority.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt White House March 7 1906 power to investigate
W B Moses and Sons F Street Corner Eleventh are described as receiving power to administer oaths and compel witness attendance for a thorough investigation. The text argues against an investigation lacking full legal powers or funding, calling that unnecessary and unwise for effective inquiry. Theodore Roosevelt remarks from The White House March 7 1906.
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Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Favorable Report on Bill For Loans on Farm Property
The House Banking and Currency Committee endorsed a bill enabling national banks to loan up to 50 percent of their surplus on farm land, a shift from existing limits. The measure, introduced by Georgia's Mr. Lewis, aims to relieve country and small town banks while restricting real estate lending to farm properties only. A minority report by Kentucky's James and Texas's Gillespie warns loan concentration could favor a few borrowers, not the public.
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Williams
Mallory
Senate Committee On Public Health
Bartlett
Georgia
Russel
Texas
Wanger
House Committee On Banking and Currency
National Bank Act
Lewis
National Convention of Bankers
Treasury
Treasury Department
James
Kentucky
Gillespie
Free alcohol bill sent to five member subcommittee
The Ways and Means Committee refers the free alcohol measure to a five member subcommittee to redraft with stronger Treasury protections. Chairman Payne plans to set a day for its House consideration once perfected. Dalzell is the sole openly opposed member. others largely favor passage. A favorable report on the bonds for the American Printing House for the Blind was also authorized. Mexican War Veterans pensions rise discussed in Senate with a proposed increase.
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Treasury
House
Payne
Dalzell
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