Salary Bill Passes House After Stormy Debate
After a long day of wrangling in the House the salary appropriation measure for government departments was finally approved just before 6 pm. Key clashes centered on stamps and consular agents, with Littauer and others defending agency funding, while postmaster pay and clerical salaries drew concessions and protests amid a tempest of speeches and parliamentary maneuvering.
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John Calwell
Chales H. Grosvenor
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Appropriations Committee
Post-office Committee
Littwuer
House
Bureau of Hagnaving
Department of Justice
Sullivan
Massachusetts
Littauer
Department of Commerce and Labor
Blayden
Texas
Parkins
New York
Department
Tne-Light
Burleson
Mann
Tawney
Congress Condensed House Passes Bill to Senate
The House yesterday completed the legislative measure and sent it to the Senate. The chamber planned today’s business as it prepared for further action. The Senate did not meet yesterday, while J Warren Keifer prompted a point of order that affected the measure’s course. Amendments moved earlier on points of order were reinstated, and the bill was finished and ready for report to the House. The Speaker concluded proceedings in about four minutes.
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J. Warren Keifer
Senators clash over Sims bill to regulate automobile speed
Massachusetts representatives Gillett and Ames and J M Stoddard attacked the proposed law at a Senate District Committee hearing, calling penalties ridiculous. Sims defended the bill, while senators and witnesses warned it could cause numerous technical arrests and impractical speed limits, with calls for license revocation after repeat offenses.
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Reorganize Artillery Proposal For Coast Division
Representative Huli introduces 3 Will at Pett and Gin Batts request to reorganize coast artillery and separate from Meld artillery. War Department plans field army alignment with two battalions per regiment, increasing coast artillery strength from 14 000 to 19 147.
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No Tax on Alcohol Bill Moves Under Suspension
Friends of the bill aim to pass a tax exemption for domestic alcohol via suspension of rules to limit debate. The Ways and Means committee favored a favorable report for free schools in arts and sciences. The bill allows withdrawal of denatured alcohol from bond without tax for use in industry and energy, with penalties for redistillation and misuse. It authorizes funding to hire chemists to administer the act.
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Amend Quarantine Bill Moves Through House Committee
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce directed its subcommittee to draft amendments to the quarantine measure and report back. The bill, set as a House special order for Tuesday, would allow common carriers to move passengers and freight through states under quarantine while banning debarkation or unloading in nonquarantined states. Democratic members anticipate support as an agreement guides the draft.
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Heflin Hints Jim Crow Car Bill in House Canvass
Representative J Thomas Heflin of Alabama introduced a bill to compel city street railroads to provide separate Jim Crow cars for African Americans. He cites Southern city ordinances and is canvassing the House to gauge support for the measure.
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Alabama
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Railroads to supply coal mine data for Congress inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders major railroads including Pennsylvania Railroad and Baltimore and Ohio to provide comprehensive data. They must list names and locations of coal mines along lines, mine ratings for car distribution, stockholders with addresses, proxy details, and maps showing mine locations within service territories.
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Senate hearing on auto speed limits and public safety
Witnesses recount near misses and a bicyclist run down at New York Avenue and Fourteenth Street. Senators discuss six mile corner limits and eight mile track crossings while proposed bills on insanitary buildings crematorium and park expansion move to subcommittees.
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Mineral Water Explosion Shocks House Members
A carboy of highly charged mineral water exploded in the Republican cloak room near a steam pipe. Members fled as glass shattered and carpets were damaged. A Pennsylvania member reportedly collided with window frames while attempting to escape. Two cloak room attendants investigated the scene and found the container near the steam line caused the blast.
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Bede
Pennsylvania
Millions for Buildings Bill May Authorize 20 Million
The Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds will report a bill authorizing about 20 million dollars for public buildings nationwide within ten days. A tentative agreement was reached, with no detailed text yet. The New York custom-house gets a 500000 dollar allowance, and funds are provided to begin the Pittsburgh city post office and Boston custom house projects.
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Senators clash over Davis testimony on Walker canal vote
Senator Morgan pressed Gen George W. Davis on the President’s dismissal of Walker canal commission members. Senator Hopkins objected to a military officer criticising his superior, while Davis said it would be improper to answer. Morgan read the April 1 1906 letter noting unsatisfactory results and possible personnel change. Davis praised the commission but declined to judge the President’s action. Hopkins was rebuked for obstructing inquiry. Davis to resume Monday at 2 pm.
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Conferees Reach Agreement on Annapolis Anti-Hazing Bill
Conferees accept House version with two amendments to section one giving the Secretary of the Navy power to dismiss a cadet based on superintendent recommendations. A court of inquiry would review disputes over facts if accused cadet presents differing claims. The changes clarify the secretary’s broader dismissal authority beyond hazing.
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Senator Gorman Still Ill
Maryland senator Arthur P. Gormen remains ill and unlikely to occupy his seat this session as physicians require rest and calm. He is too weak for campaigning or Senate duties and may stay home to recover. Ohio Republicans plan Tuesday to select a member for the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee with Edward L. Taylor, of Columbus, slated for the post.
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Republican Jubilee Preparations Touted by Moore in Philadelphia
J Hampton Moore, Philadelphia, president of the National Republican League, told district Republican clubs' executive committee that clubs nationwide back the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Philadelphia June 19 to 21. He noted Pennsylvania clubs made extensive preparations and delegates would come from the District of Columbia. Speaker Cannon addressed the Raleigh meeting.
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Col Heitzmann Relieved Named To San Francisco Post
Col Heitzmann is relieved from the Surgeon General's office and appointed chief surgeon of the Department of California in San Francisco and medical superintendent of the transport service. Col Havard becomes chief surgeon of the Department of the East, Col Harvey fills Havard's Chicago role, and Col Torney is replaced in California by Havard.
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Army Orders and Navy Movements Report
Leaves of absence for Captain Frank J. Woodbury extended twenty days. Transfers and reporting duties for officers in the Sixth Cavalry Signal Corps and other postings. Retirement announced for Brig. Gen. Henry S. Turrullie. Midshipman Minor Meriwether resignation and confinement. Movements of naval vessels and new paymaster clerk appointment at Tutuila.
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