Vreeland Currency Battle Divides House Democrats
The House passed the Vreeland currency bill amid a furious clash as Democrats avoided a record vote by voting Present on the Williams substitute. Representative Williams accused Republicans of political manipulation while Mr Vreeland's measure drew opposition from many Democrats who claimed it masked a political emergency.
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Alabama
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Indiana
Lavenpoert
Oklahoma
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Fails to Ratify Treaty and Senate Debate on States Rights
An attempted extradition treaty between the Listed State and Portugal failed to ratify as Senate debated states rights and provisions. Disputes centered on enforcement, jurisdiction, and the impact on sovereignty, with concerns over local obstruction and conflict with national interests. The treaty was tabled for further discussion.
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PAPERMAKER TESTIFIES AT HOUSE SUMMIT ON Pulp PRICES
Geoget Sleiman testified before the House committee about pulp and paper prices. He noted recent years saw price increases, with several figures cited for pulp and wood by Canadian mills and American markets. The Vine dde Newve Publishers Association representative presented documents on wage labor and production costs, and the committee adjourned until 30 o'clock today.
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Emergency Currency Bill Rapidly Printed in Record Time
The Government Printing Office, under congressional pressure, produced a currency bill in record speed. The bill arrived at the Printing Office at 11:30 and was set up, read, and returned to the Capitol by 12:30. The 18 page measure was secured in the House Rules Committee before process began.
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Senators greet Tillman returns to Senate chamber
Senator Tillman of South Carolina returned to the Senate after a long illness and received a warm welcome from colleagues. He reassured friends that he is near death, improved in health, and welcomed their congratulations.
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Omnibus public buildings bill eyed for House passage
The House is set to pass a large public buildings appropriation of 23.328 million dollars after committee pruning from a larger 112 million estimate. The bill funds sites for a post office near Union Station and an Arlington amphitheater, plus an Armory site and a commission to investigate land grants in the District. District allocations include multiple post offices and courthouses in Maryland Virginia North Carolina with varied costs.
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Rayner yields point in military inquiry debate
Senator Rayner argued before the Committee on Military Affairs for a court of inquiry to probe charges against Col William F Stewart who faced exile to Fort Grant. He signaled a possible change to let the president decide if a court is ordered as the bill lingers without action amid committee action on a National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers board.
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Illinois
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Maine
CALLERS AT WHITE HOUSE LIST OF OFFICIALS AND VISITORS
A White House guest list includes Senator Bterhenson of Wisconsin Senator Amoot of Utah Guy Bwanbon of Virginia Representative Sterling of Itiaolt Representative Kennedy of Ohio Representative Boyd of Nebraska Representative Haugen of Town Representative Bennet of New York Representative Maguire of Oklahoma Representative Townsend of Michigan Representative Maynard of Virginia Judge DeLacy of Washington and the 8% Louis American baseball team.
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Utah
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Virginia
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Kennedy
Ohio
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Nebraska
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New York
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Oklahoma
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Michigan
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Delacy
Washington
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Electricity contract killed in sundry civil bill
The plan to buy all government electricity from Potomac Electric Power Co was struck from the sundry civil bill on a Senate point of order. Proponents claimed savings from 6 and 12.5 cents per kilowatt hour. opponents warned of long term losses and replacing government plants. The House had previously rejected the same proposal. An appropriation of 2 million for a Treasury site for multiple departments was approved.
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Move in Brownsville case sparks Senate action
Senate Bulkeley shelved the Brownsville matter with a new move just before adjournment. He introduced a bill to rescind the discharge without honor for black soldiers accused in the Brownsville riot and to correct military records to restore them to duty, while preserving the right to prosecute any members later found guilty.
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District Bills Favored by House Committee
The House Patriot Committee met yesterday and favored reporting several measures. They include renaming V Street Northwest between Florida Avenue and Nineteenth Street to California Street, an extension of New Hampshire Avenue, and measures on railroad land condemnation and district code changes. The panel also agreed to a hearing on a New York representative Gleatt bill for bank incorporation in the District of Columbia.
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Inland Waterways Commission Bill Advances in Senate
Senator Newlands secured committee approval for a bill to extend the Inland Waterways Commission until January 1, 1919 with a cap of $2,000 per year for the secretary and annual reports to the President. The measure provides commission offices in the District of Columbia or elsewhere and assigns staff to support its work.
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The Truth About Kidney Trouble and Fulton Compound
An old bulletin explains kidney inflammation and dropsy as early signs like swollen ankles and eyelids. It claims Fulton Compound can disperse kidney inflammation, opening tubules and lowering heart pressure with about seven percent success, listing John J Fulton Co Oakland and Henry Evans as local agents and noting biweekly recoveries.
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Roosevelt Waterways Commission Comment Sparks Senate Debate
The Senate and House moved to adjourn May 23 as sundry civil bill steered through in one afternoon. Senator Allison led the oil budget with a swift passage, while Mr Teller quipped that Roosevelt’s waterways commission message is read but largely ignored. Debate pivoted on perpetuating the commission and funding, with amendments on Alaska liquor enforcement and pension limits for the armed services, closing after two hours and thirty minutes and an executive session.
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Legislative Briefs From The Senate And Commerce Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce reports favorably on an omnibus navigation bill and suspends penalties for carrying passengers in foreign vessels between Hawaiian and other U S ports. President nominates Edward T Sanford to U S district judge for eastern and middle Tennessee. House passes six year suspension of penalties on certain arms and cannons to military institutions and posts. Inland waterways commission bill introduced to study U S inland water improvements. Senate amends sundry civil act to fund a 225000 revenue cutter for Narragansett Bay. Porto Rico regiment of Infantry authorized. field officers named. reappointment rules defined. Western Maryland Railroad dispute: Bush denies noncompliance with the commodities clause.
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Williams Picks Harrison For Vice President
John Sharp Williams the Democratic leader in the House endorsed Francis Burton Harrison as a vice presidential candidate. Williams argued Harrison’s Confederate links would appeal to Southerners and praised Harrison for his diligent work ethic and commitment.
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