Holding Companies Testify on Newlands Bill Impact
Representatives of holding and public utility firms urged exemptions for corporations holding utility stock as Interstate Commerce Committee heard testimony. Bertrau Grissom agent Stuart Gibboney argued state control already applies and vast capital is invested. Critics contended holding companies lower transparency and raise rates, while proponents claimed improved service and broad control powers.
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Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Newlands Trade Commission
Stuart Tt Gibboney
New York
Bertrau, Grissom & Co
Philadelpha
United Gas and Electric Corporation
P Law
American Cities Company
Hibboney
Uuuty
Hiboney
M. Gibboney
House
Kenathy Cumming
Iowa
RoNnson
Arkansas
Senator Cummins
Bernard Flexner
Chicago
Middle West Utililes Company
New Yorkraska
Charles K. Beckon
United Casaml Electric Company
Ap Ilata
Pear
Lawrence Chamberlains
Investment Crew Association
Dupre Defends States Rights On Liquor Issue In Senate Notes
News notes from the Senate and House report Representative Dupre of Louisiana urging states’ rights against a federal constitutional prohibition. Antisaloon forces doubt passage of the Hobson amendment, while Culberson returns to Washington after illness. Also noted are quieting titles for settlers along the Texas and Pacific line, a Bird Fund dispute, and a draft labor mediation plan awaiting Congress.
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Louisiana
House Judiciary Committee
United States
Hobson
Con Grran
Andrew Wilson
District League
Antisaloon Teadera
Tne Aswell
Texas
Pactic Railroad
General Land Offee
House Public Land Committee
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
Congress
Nations Board of Mediation
Senatorial Elections Bill Passed In House
The House yesterday passed the Senate bill designed to furnish temporary means of electing United States senators by the popular vote in states whose legislatures have failed to enact direct primary elections. The bill is now ready for the President's signature. The plan mirrors the at large election method used for representatives.
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Senate
United States
Congress
Two More Ambassadors for United States Legations
The House passed bills to elevate Argentina and Chile legations to embassies. Argentina's bill awaits the President's signature, Chile's moves to the Senate. This would place three U S ambassadors in South America, including Rio de Janeiro. Naon and Suarez are expected to receive the new rank before mediaton matters close.
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Argentina
Chile
House
Senate
South America
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Naon
Suarez
Rural credit bill faces White House objections
After lengthy hearings the rural credits bill was introduced in both the Senate and House aimed at aiding agriculture via government bonds. President Wilson objected to the provision allowing the Treasury to buy land bank bonds, arguing it effectively loans $50 million annually and shifting funds from land banks to the Treasury.
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House
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Land Banks
Federal Reserve Board
Land ‘Bank
Treasury
Federal
Owen and
Hollis
Senate Currency Committee
Wilson
White House
Washingtonians Wed at Rockville
Special to The Washington Peat reports two weddings in Rockville Md Miss Trena Veronica Jacobson of Atta Vista and Joseph Edwin Murdock of Washington wed last evening at St Marys Catholic Church officiated by Rev John T Coolahan. Also married yesterday were Miss Mary Meeces and Oresti Ciarrocchi of Washington with Rev Oscar Henderson performing the ceremony.
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Washington Peat
Trena Veronica Jacobson
Atta Vista
This County
Joseph Edwin Murdock
Washington
John T. Coolahan
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Mary Meeces
Oresti Ciarrocchi
Oscar W. Henderson
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Baptist Church
Debate on tolls and canal policy in Senate
Senators argued over Panama Canal tolls and repeal of exemptions. Senator Smith defended a broad equal treatment rule under Hay-Pauncefote while opposing subsidies to coastwise vessels. Other lawmakers warned against overhaul, citing navigation laws and treaty implications for U S control and defense.
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Sutherland
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Panamac Railroad Company
Walsh
Interoceanic Canals Committee
Ateamship Lines
Lworld
Naval appropriation bill retains battleship plan and adds dock
The Senate report on the naval appropriation bill keeps two battleships of the latest power and removes the house demand for one to be built in a government yard. The measure adds eight submarines, a new dry dock at Ortmouth and a program to appoint two youths per year to Annapolis, amid several local allocations including a $25,000 fireproof storehouse at the navy yard.
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Huerta Presses Claims Over Lobos Island and Vera Cruz Arrests
The Mexican government protests siege actions on Lobos Island and detentions of five South Americans accused of sniping during the Vera Cruz landing. Secretary of State explains U S naval protection of the Lobos lighthouse while mediators study the Mexican crisis amid rising tension. Secretary Garrison authorizes emergency transport readiness as Gen Funston reports Vera Cruz open to defense and no imminent assault on the city.
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Langth
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Justice Lamar
United States Supreme Court
Frederic W. Lehmann
Ormer Gollernor
Mexico
Silliman
Jules Jusserand
Mexico City
Congil Sultiman
Saltillo
Funston
War Department
Garrison
Navy Clarifies Lobos Island Action Amid Zapatista Situation
The Navy released Admiral Badger's reports explaining the Lobos Island light dispute. Officials say there was no occupation, only a lighthouse light kept under guard after the keeper removed vital machinery, with the flotilla using the anchorage for fueling and repairs.
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Underwood's Call for Quick Passage and Caucus Debate
The piece reports on House discussions urging swift passage of the President’s recommended measures with limited debate. It notes Underwood’s promise to present a resolution under tight speaking time and hints this may be his final bid as leader from Alabama. It covers caucus votes against extending the program and Lever’s push for cotton and grain futures, which failed to gain support.
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Alabama
Walta House
Bees
New York
Levy
Bathrick
Ohio
Representative Lever
South Carolina
Agricultural Committee
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