Vreeland Bill Split Democrats Vote Present on Currency Move
The House passed the Vreeland currency bill amid a heated fight as Democrats abstained or voted present to avoid record votes. Representative Williams led opposition, charging political motives, while Republicans pressed to substitute Williams bill, prompting a rowdy, tense session with Sullivan, Bryan, and multiple party lines influencing the outcome.
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Missouri
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Arkansas
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Hay
Virginia
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Moore
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Kentucky
Wil Tans
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Alabama
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Mesars Brisdridge Pleyd
Robinson
Fox
Indiana
Lavenpoert
Oklahoma
Caroline
FAILS TO RATIFY TREATY IN SENATE DEBATE ON STATES RIGHTS
A partial extidition treaty with Portugal failed to ratify as Senate members argued over states rights and the treaty’s guarantees. Debate focused on punitive measures and potential local jurisdiction, with concerns about delays and the implications for national sovereignty. The pact was tabled for further consideration.
Paper maker testifies at House Summit on pulp prices
Geoget Sleiman testifies on paper costs and pulp supply before a special House committee. He notes rising prices for pulp and discusses profits of St Regns Company, while Vine Presse Association representatives present data on Canadian and American mills. The committee adjourned until 30 o'clock today.
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St Regns Company
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Emergency Currency Bill Fast Processing by Printing Office
The Government Printing Office, under congressional pressure, prepared and returned the emergency currency bill within an hour. The bill, 18 pages long, arrived at 11:30 and was set up, read, and sent back to the Capitol by 12:30, following a delay while locked in House committees.
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Senators greet Tillman in Senate chamber return
Senator Tillman of South Carolina quietly returned to the Senate after illness and took his seat briefly. Colleagues quickly gathered around him to offer a warm welcome and best wishes for his recovery.
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Omnibus public buildings bill eyed for House action today
District of Columbia items include 500000 for a site for a new post office near Union Station and an Armory site plan. Arlington memorial amphitheater and land grant investigation for the District are key provisions. Maryland Virginia and North Carolina post offices and courthouses are listed with totals and locations for funding.
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Rayner Seeks Court of Inquiry in Stewart Exile Case
Senator Rayner urged the Military Affairs Committee for a court of inquiry to probe charges against Col William F Stewart who is exiled to Fort Grant Arts While proposing a discretionary court order instead of a mandatory convening the resolution stalled with no action The House bill to appoint board members for the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers was favorably reported by Chairman Warren and members named on the bill Gen Thomas J Henderson Cot Walter P Brownlow Cot Edwin P Hammond and Gen Joseph S Smith were appointed by the bill
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Committee On Military Affairs
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Fort Grant
Secretary of War
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Senate Committee On Military Affairs
National Home For
Thomas J Henderson
Illinois
Walter P Brownlow
Edwin P Hammond
Joseph S. Smith
Maine
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House
Porto Rico
United States Army
Callers at White House discuss lawmakers and teams
A list of figures at the White House includes Wisconsin Senator Bterhenson and Utah Senator Amoot, Virginia Representative Bwanbon, Itiaolt Representative Sterling, Ohio Representative Kennedy, Nebraska Representative Boyd, Town Representative Haugen, New York Representative Bennet, Oklahoma Representative Maguire, Michigan Representative Townsend, Virginia Representative Maynard, and Judge DeLacy of Washington, along with the 8% Louis American baseball team.
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Wisconsin
Benator Amoot
Utah
Guy Bwanbon
Virginia
Sterling
Itiaolt
Kennedy
Ohio
Boyd
Nebraska
Haugen
Town
Bennet
New York
Maguire
Oklahoma
Townsend
Michigan
Maynard
Delacy
Washington
Louis
Government rejects plan to buy electricity for all federal buildings
The sundry civil bill drops a ten year contract with Potomac Electric Power Co to supply the District's government buildings at 6 cents per kilowatt hour for the first 100000 kWh and 212 cents thereafter. Proponents claim savings while opponents warn of losses from abandoning government plants. The Reform School item was cut back, and $2,000,000 was authorized for land southeast of the Treasury for State Justice and Commerce and Labor buildings.
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Arkansas
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West Virginia
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Commerce and Labor
Move in Brownsville case stirs Senate action
Senate Bulkeley moved just before adjournment to act on the Brownsville question this session. He introduced a bill to rescind the discharge without honor for the Farme negro soldiers and to correct their military records, restoring them to duty while preserving the right to prosecute any members later found guilty. It is unclear whether Bulkeley will substitute this bill for another on the calendar, with Senator Warren demanding referral to the Committee on Military Affairs before Senate consideration.
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Brownsville
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District Bills Favored by House Patsriot Committee
The House Patsriot Committee reported favorably on several measures including renaming V Street Northwest between Florida Avenue and Nin teenth Street to California Street, extending New Hampshire Avenue, and allowing condemnation of land for district use. The panel passed a bill to incorporate the Masonic Mutual Relief Association of the District of Columbia and scheduled a hearing on Representative Gleatt of New York’s bill to allow banking incorporation in the District of Columbia.
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New York
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Inland Waterways Commission bill advances with pay cap
Senator Newlands secured committee support yesterday for a new Inland Waterways Commission bill. It carries an amendment limiting salaries to 2 per year for the secretary and extends the commission until January 1, 1919. The bill requires annual reports to the President and provides offices in Washington or elsewhere.
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Inland Waterways Commission
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Inland Wateiways Commission
District of Columbia
Kidney trouble and a claimed remedy Fulton compound
An old medical note discusses swelling as signs of kidney inflammation and criticizes standard treatments. It claims Fulton Renat Compound can disperse kidney inflammation, reopening tubules, lowering heart pressure, and restoring function in about seven percent of serious cases, with Henry Evans as local agent.
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Teller Critiques Roosevelt Waterways Plan in Senate Talk
Coloradoan reports Senator Teller ridicules the Presidents water ways commission message noting it is read but ignored. Sundry Civil Bill passes as Senate leaders plot a May 23 adjournment amid conference discussions on constitutional questions and the inland waterways issue.
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Legislative Briefs Reflect Senate Actions on Commerce and Navy Bills
Senate committees report favorable on an omnibus navigation bill and suspend penalties on carrying passengers to foreign vessels. a six year pause on such penalties is debated. Nominations include Edward T Sanford for federal judge in Tennessee. Inland waterways commission proposal arises. A revenue cutter for Narragansett Bay is funded. Porto Rico regiment reorganization moves forward. Western Maryland Railroad case cited with carrier’s compliance dispute under Hepburn rate involved.
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Western Maryland Railroad Company
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Williams Picks Harrison For Vice Presidency
John Sharp Williams, Democratic leader in the House, endorses Francis Burton Harrison as a vice presidential candidate if the Denver convention avoids a Western or Southern pick. Williams argues Harrison would appeal to Southerners due to his Confederacy-era family ties and notes Harrison’s work ethic and dedication despite wealth.
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