Immunity Deal Hints Railways Likely Violating Law
Senate explores if railroads avoided the Hepburn commodity clause by immunity agreements. Foraker’s resolution asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to report on noncompliance and any ties to authorities pledging immunity. Debates reference Western Maryland Railway and possible political motives around enforcement ahead of an election.
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Defeat for canteens as prohibition vote passes House
In a spirited session the House rejected restricting the canteen system in soldiers homes. A vote of 167 to 46 defeated Tirrell’s amendment, with prohibitionists and opponents clashing over reestablishment of saloon access in National Soldiers Homes. The Parsons amendment failed 146 to 62, while Tirrell’s measure passed 167 to 4.
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Congress Condensed Senate and House Proceedings
Senate actions include passage of the chila Isher bil for the District of Columbia and a Portker information resolution about inter state Commerce Commission road compliance. Warner spoke on the Brownsville case, Foraker noted a President letter about Soldier Twenty fifth Infantry, and the conference on the army bill was agreed. The House rejected a Canada cant ada restoration in elders homes and a gallery intrusion occurred. The sundry civil bill saw little progress as the day closed. The House convenes at 11 30 tomorrow.
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Lodge Pushes Embassy Idea for Paris Building Purchase
Senator lodge won Senate Foreign Relations committee action on three plans to buy a Paris building for an American embassy and amendments to the public buildings and sundry civil bills. Each would appropriate 400000 dollars, with lodge aiming to resolve any objections and link the outcome to the diplomatic and consular appropriations bill. He seeks to begin acquiring embassies abroad, especially in European capitals.
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Usury Condemned in Washington Hearing on Bill Proposals
A Senate District subcommittee heard calls to curb usury in the District of Columbia. Senator Gallinger, Commissioner Macfarland, and opponents argued for and against three bills to regulate lending, with proponents warning of abuses against the poor and backers countering that strict controls would drive lenders away. The session featured testimony from lawmakers, officials, and citizens, including Charlotte Hopkins, DPG Parp, and J F Frame, as the panel prepared to study the measures further.
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Visitor interrupts House with Sanity Hearing in Gallery
A well-dressed visitor, claiming the name George Gadley of Providence, interrupted proceedings in the House waving an American flag and demanding hearing on his case. He was restrained by doorkeepers and police, then taken to the guardhouse where he gave his name as George C Gridley, with $50 on him, pending inquiry for sanity.
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Tuberculosis Registration Measure Passes Senate
Senate adopts conferees report on a bill compelling the registration of tuberculosis cases in the District of Columbia. The bill requires health office registration and free sputum examination for all recognized cases, with a 3 percent fine for violations. now goes to the President for signature.
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Saloons as College Call for Temperance Oppose Prohibition
Labor leaders and immigrant groups protest the Sims bill for district wide prohibition arguing it harms workers and families. McCarthy estimates 7,000 jobs lost and 3.9 million drinks served daily, while Italians and Germans defend saloons as essential cultural practice and democratic, community hubs.
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Senate Conferees Stall Over PensionAgency Plan
Conferees on the pension appropriation bill have not agreed to abolish pension agencies in other cities and consolidate disbursement work in Washington. House and Senate managers report long sessions without result with McCumber prepared to seek Senate instructions if no agreement is reached.
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Senator Newlands Relieved From District of Columbia Committee
Senate approved a rearrangement of committee assignments as Senator Newlands of Nevada relinquished the District of Columbia Committee at his own request. Senator Smith of Maryland was named to replace him, reflecting neighboring state interests and familiarity with District affairs. Newlands cited other duties requiring Friday morning presence on the District Committee’s regular meeting day.
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Lilley Must Show Book Co
The House committee investigating Electric Boat Company methods demands that Representative Laley produce letters press letter books and stenographer's notebooks before the inquiry ends He is in Connecticut and Chairman Boutell says the committee will receive the documents next Monday for executive session No decision yet on books of Electric Boat Company and Lake Torpedo Boat Company which have also been requested
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Gallinger child labor bill amended amid opposition
The Gallinger child labor bill passed the Senate with amendments that many friends call a practical nullification. It now bans under fourteen employment in many places and hours, with a restricted exception allowing a judge to grant permission for certain work to a very young child.
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Landis Predicts Liquor Sale End At Union Station
Representative Landis told the House the liquor license at Union Station will be short lived. He urged temperance during discussion of the canteen proposal and warned brewers and distillers that saloons in the district and large cities may be wiped out. He said the lease duration would end and the saloon in the Washington station funded by Congress could disappear.
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Senate agrees on military pay and buildup at Pearl Harbor
Conferees approve Navy pay increase terms and an Army match while enlarging the Marine Corps. Pearl Harbor dry dock funding and a naval station appropriation advance. Navy ammunition hoists plans are dropped. Army pay rises set at 0 and 3 percent for officers and enlisted men. Overall bill totals about 95.38 million with reductions in incidental funding.
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