Immunity Mentioned as Railways May Break Law
Senate adopted a resolution by Foraker directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to report if noncompliance with the Hepburn commodity clause stems from an agreement or understanding shielding railroads from penalties. The measure probes whether immunity is promised to violators and cites the Western Maryland Railway as a potential example under orders from President Wilson.
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Canteen Fight Ends in Vote Against Reestablishment
In a heated House debate the prohibition amendment defeated a bid to restore canteens in soldiers homes. The Tirrell amendment passed 167 to 4, while the Parsons amendment failed 146 to 62, signaling strong opposition to reintroducing drinking venues in national facilities.
Congress Condensed Senate and House Proceedings Update
The Senate approved the chila Isher bil for the District of Columbia and agreed to a Portker resolution seeking Commerce Commission data on roads compliance with the commodity clause. Warner closed his Brownsville remarks. Foraker noted a President letter about Senator Smith’s opinion. The conference report on the army bill passed. In the House, debate onCANADA cant ada reorganization failed 167 to 46 and a stranger spoke from the gallery. Progress on the sundry civil bill was limited. the House adjourned to 11:30 a.m.
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Lodge pushes embassy plan in Senate panel
Senator lodge won favorable action in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on three measures to fund the purchase of one building in Paris for use as an American embassy and two amendments to public buildings and sundry civil bills each proposing an appropriation of 400000 dollars. He aims to resolve all questions and align with the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill to secure a U.S. home for embassies and legations abroad in European capitals.
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USURY CONDEMNED AT SENATE HEARING ON LOAN BILLS
Senator Gallinger leads district debate as commissioners and citizens press to curb usury. Money lenders oppose bills while Thurston Tucker defend loans for government workers and advocate reasonable rates. Public witnesses cite abuses as subcommittee plans further study.
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Visitor Interruption Prompts Sanity Examination in House
A man waving an American flag disrupted the chamber during a debate, shouting about rights and appealing to the House after being escorted from the gallery. He identified himself as George C Gridley of Providence and claimed $50 in his pocket, to be held for further inquiry.
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Tuberculosis Registration Bill Passes Senate
Senate adopts conferees report on Capitol TB registration measure for the District of Columbia. The bill requires registration of all recognized tuberculosis cases at the health office and free sputum examination with a 3 percent fine for violations. It moves to the President for signature to become law unless vetoed.
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Saloon as College Calls Its Goal Temperance
Representatives from Bartenders' Union Hartenders League and labor groups opposed the District prohibition bill. They argued the saloon serves as a democratic institution and provides employment, while Italians Germans and labor families urged against banning alcohol. Proponents warned 7000 workers could lose jobs and drinking access would shift to the wealthy.
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Senate Conferees Stubborn Over Pension Agency Plan
Conferees on the pension appropriation bill fail to agree with House demands to abolish pension agencies in other cities and consolidate disbursements in no agency. Washington sessions yield no result as House managers cite broad support for the policy while Senate managers refuse to back ending agencies. If no deal today Senator McCumber will seek Senate instructions and says they will likely be directed not to recede.
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District Committee Change Sees Newlands Relieved by Senate
Senator Newlands of Nevada was relieved from further service on the District of Columbia Committee at his own request. Senator Smith of Maryland was appointed to take his place as part of a readjustment due to the election of a new senator. Newlands explained the change accommodates his remaining two committee assignments which require Friday morning presence, the regular meeting day of the District Committee.
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Lilley Must Show Book In Electric Boat Inquiry
The House committee investigating Electric Boat methods insists Rep Laley produce letters press books and stenographer notebooks before the inquiry closes. Laley is in Connecticut and Chairman Boutell says documents will be received next Monday for executive session review. The committee has not decided on books of Electric Boat and Lake Torpedo Boat.
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Gallinger Child Labor Bill Passed With Amendments
The Gallinger child labor bill passed the Senate after amendments that critics say nullify its purpose by lowering the child employment age to fourteen. The bill bans under fourteen from most workplaces and sets school-hour restrictions, with exceptions for limited work under judge approval and parental consent.
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Prediction of Liquor Sale License at Union Station
Representative Landis warned in the House that the liquor sale license at Union Station will be brief. He argued temperance demands threaten saloons nationwide and vowed to end saloons in the District, citing the station's Congress funded construction and a looming battle with brewers and distillers.
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Navy Pay and Pearl Harbor Plans Highlight Senate Conferees
Senate and conferees reached broad accord on military pay and base upgrades. Navy enlisted pay may rise about 15 percent to equalize with the Army, with a Senate consent on a 2 percent officer raise. Pearl Harbor dry dock and a naval station were funded, while ammunition hoist plans faced likely revision. Army pay rose 3 percent for enlisted men and 6 percent for officers, with total appropriations near 95 million.
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