Vreeland Bill Split Democrats On Finance Vote
The Vreeland currency bill faced sharp party clash in the House as the Williams bill substitute triggered a record vote. Democrats largely declined to take a public stand, voting present, while Republicans pressed for clear positions. The battle highlighted tensions within the GOP and Democratic factions amid currency reform debates.
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Treaty Ratification Fails Amid Senate Debate on States Rights
A failed extiidition treaty between the Listed State and Portugi dominated Senate discussion yesterday. Lawmakers contested state sovereignty provisions and potential penalties, with questions raised about jurisdiction and enforcement. The treaty proceeds remain unclear as talks focused on constitutional powers and diplomatic commitments.
Paper Makers Testify At House Summit Probe
Geoget Sleiman testified on pulp supply costs and paper production during a House Summit inquiry into weed pulp and print power. The witness noted pulp prices rising and factory operations limited to four days weekly, with producers reporting demand pressures and Canadian mills paying high prices. The committee adjourned until 30 o'clock today.
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Emergency Currency Bill Finished by Printing Office
The Government Printing Office processed an emergency currency bill under Congress pressure, setting up reading and returning it within about 90 minutes. The bill, eighteen pages, moved from the House Committee on Rules to the Printing Office and back to the Capitol before 12:30 p.m.
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Senators greet Tillman returns to Senate chamber
Senator Tillman of South Carolina quietly reentered the Senate chamber after a long illness absence and received a warm welcome from colleagues. He told friends he was in improved health and thanked them for their congratulations.
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Omnibus public buildings bill moves through House
The omnibus public buildings bill, carrying 23.328 million dollars, advances today after committee review. It includes sites for a new post office near Union Station, an armory on the old Baltimore and Potomac Railroad square, and plans for a memorial amphitheater at Arlington, plus a commission to investigate land grants in the District.
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Rayner Yields Point On Military Inquiry
Senator Rayner urged a court of inquiry to examine charges against Col William F Stewart who was allegedly exiled to Fort Grant. He suggested the panel could be ordered at the President's discretion. The measure stalled as papers from the War Department were not received, while House action named managers for the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.
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Illinois
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Maine
Callers at White House tease lawmaker lineup at event
A list of visitors at the White House includes Senator Benterhen son from Wisconsin, Senator Amoon from Utah, Guy Bwanbon of Virginia, and several House members from Illinois, Ohio, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Michigan, and Virginia along with 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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Ohio
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Nebraska
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Oklahoma
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Senate Strikes Out Government Electric Contract Plan
A provision allowing a ten year contract with Potomac Electric Power to supply all federal and District buildings in Calambri was removed as new legislation not appropriate to an appropriation bill. The move ends the plan to buy government electricity from the local utility, with debate over costs and impact on government plants. The House previously struck a similar item, while other District items in the sundry civil bill advanced, except the Reform School. An appropriation of 2,000,000 for site squares southeast of the Treasury for State Justice and Commerce buildings was authorized.
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Move in Brownsville case Senate Bulkeley introduces rescind order
Senate Bulkeley made a new move before adjournment to secure action on the Brownsville issue. He introduced a bill to rescind discharge without honor for black soldiers accused in the Brownsville incident and to restore them to duty while preserving possible prosecutions. The move aims to advance action in the current session despite earlier postponement.
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District Bills Favored By House Committee
The House Patriot Committee reported favorably on several measures. Among them a name change for V Street Northwest between Florida Avenue and Ninteen teenth street to California Street. The panel also backed extending New Hampshire Avenue and delaying railroad completion deadlines. They approved a land condemnation code amendment and the Masonic Mutual Relief Association incorporation. A hearing was set for tomorrow on Representative Gleatt’s New York bill to permit bank incorporation in the District of Columbia.
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Inland Waterways Commission Bill Reported Favorably
Senator Newlands authorized by the Commerce Committee to report favorably a bill creating an Inland Waterways Commission with an amendment limiting salaries to $2 a year for the secretary. The president is to continue the commission until January 1, 1919 and annual reports are required. Offices will be provided in Washington DC or elsewhere for the commission and its employees.
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The Truth About Kidney Trouble and Fulton Compound
An early medical bulletin argues kidney inflammation leads to dropsy and high blood pressure with swelling. It claims Fulton Compound can disperse kidney inflammation, opening tubules and lowering pressure in about seven percent of cases, with Oakland and Henry Evans as local agents and a note on late recoveries.
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Senate Passes Sundry Civil Bill Amid Roosevelt Debates
The Coloradoan reports a cordial Senate session steering sundry civil bill passage with talks on Roosevelt’s waterways commission. Senator Allison led the oil budgets. Teller mocked the Roosevelt message. Pending Foraker’s illness, proceedings continued behind closed doors and adjourned at 4:50 pm.
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Senate Briefs Highlight Commerce and Military Legislation
The Senate Commerce Committee favors a report on an omnibus navigation bill and on suspending penalties for carrying passengers to foreign vessels between Hawaiian and U.S. ports. Edward T Sanford nominated for U S district judge in Tennessee. A six year suspension of penalties for foreign vessel travel to Hawaiian ports is approved. Inland waterways commission proposed. A new revenue cutter for Narragansett Bay authorized. Porto Rico regiment of Infantry established with field officers and reappointments. Western Maryland Railroad compliance disputed with the Interstate Commerce Commission statement.
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Williams Chooses Harrison As VP Candidate
John Sharp Williams, Democratic House leader, backs Francis Burton Harrison for Vice President if Denver favors a non Western or Southern pick. Williams lauds Harrison as a hard worker with a rich background and notes his Confederate secretary father would endear him to Southerners.
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