Sunday closing law debated as exemptions clarified
Senate debate on Johnston Sunday closing measure finds no opposition on the floor. Law prohibits work on the first day of the week with exemptions for essential household tasks charity religious observance and certain public services while hotels restaurants and livery stables may also escape.
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Senate
Tolacra
Argus
Theo Mnifte
Erie
Topeer
Omar
Omar £ 1Ax Ly Potty, $6 41 ¥ Torem
Mint changes inch toward new coins with In God We Trust
Congress approves an act updating United States coinage to include In God We Trust on all issues. The Treasury says the change will not take effect for about thirty days while Philadelphia and other mints prepare dies. San Francisco Denver and New Orleans mints will be similarly equipped to begin production if required.
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Congress Co
United States
Treasur
Phiadelpha
San Francisco
Denver
House rushes adjournment plan as Military Academy bill passes
The House pressed toward adjournment by March 73 with limited debate on the Military Academy bill. Mr Sulzer of New York condemned the rushed method as the measure moved under a rule suspension. The bill advanced despite opposition, passing 196 to 93.
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Carri
Military Academy
Sulzer
New York
Deficiency Bill Nears House Passage
The general deficiency bill, last of the supply measures, will be reported today and likely passed before adjournment. It carries about 1.8 million pounds, with the largest deficiency to the Committee on Appropriations tied to pensions.
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House
Committee On Appropriations
Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions
The Senate debated the Aldrich currency substitute and a conference on the bill. McCarter plans to call up postal and “unfinished business.” The Military Academy and public buildings bills passed. an omnibus pension bill for $25 private pensions also passed. Gen Keifer attacked by Gen Sherwood in a Civil War era clash. The House schedules a 11 30 clock session today.
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Senate
Aldrich
McCarter
House
Miliary Academy
Keifer
Sherwood
Hamilton Club of Chicago Endorses Roosevelt Policies
The Hamilton Club of Chicago publicly endorses President Roosevelt and urges Congress to enact measures vital to national welfare and Republican prospects. The communication, read at the White House, is signed by club officers Thomas D Knight and John T Ferguson among others, with a list of club directors and members.
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Roosevelt
Thomas D Knight
John T Ferguson
John Trenfester
Hamilton Club
Josep H Barnett
Albert R Gates
D Curtis W G Wood
Albert Tewaite
Clark
bNorset
William A Teonard Uairy
Bird Harlan W Cooley
George R Jenkins
Wiliam DC
Wight
Pork Bill Sparks House Row Over Appropriations Fight
Debate raged as the House suspended rules to push a pork bill crafted by Chairman Barthold after years of work. Support flowed from across sections of the country despite criticism, with leaders promising votes as details remained under contest.
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Allenge
Barthold
Tossurt
Roosevelt
Jeuhirs
Wihconsa
Kluger
Jenkins
Th House
Het
Ile
Sherwood Attacks Keifer In House Denunciation
Gen Sherwood of GC denounces former speaker Gen Keifer in a sharp House speech. He claims Keifer crafted bills for personal gain and political profit. The veteran legislators clash over veterans affairs and praise for Keifer’s record, amid heated exchanges in Congress.
No Pension for Mrs Lee in House Discussion
Representatives Richardson and Jones urged a monthly pension for Ellen Bernard Tee widow of Gen Firehigh Tee, citing her late husband’s service as consul general to Cuba and army officer. Critics warned of precedent and wide claims, noting many widows lack advocates and feared costs could exceed 200 million dollars annually.
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Richardson
Alabama
Jones
Virginia
Ellen Bernard Tee
Firehigh Tee
Lees
Cuba
Richard
New Jersey
Lee
Aldrich Bill in Conferees Appointed in Currency Fight
The Aldrich Vreeland currency bill moves to conference as Senate and House managers clash over provisions for clearing house districts and national bank notes. Senate action substitutes the Aldrich measure, and the House agrees to a conference, with Democratic and Republican lines shaping the debate and expected late-session action.
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Senate
Messrs
Aldrich Allison Hale
Daniel and Teller
House
Messrs Vreeland Burton
Ohio
Weeks
Glass
Pujo
Finance Committee
Aldrich
Senate Committee On Finance
Cie Prov
Msaular
Porto Reo
Philipine Islands
Manila
Resere
Ile
Natonal Tre
Ofeers
oMeers
Directone
Ioan
House Committee Backs Dam Bill Against Presidential Veto
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce voted unanimously to recommend passage over the President's veto of the Senate bill extending the time for constructing a dam on the Rainey River. A subcommittee of Stevens and Richardson will confer with the President to explain points of disagreement and seek a compromise. The veto message urged federal taxes in exchange for dam and bridge privileges and prompt execution of plans.
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Congress
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Senate
Rainey River
Minnesota
Stevens
Richardson
Alabama
Confed erates and the Flag Debate in Senate
In the Georgia Senate yesterday Senator Bacon questioned if a flag protection bill would bar Confederate groups from combining the stars and stripes with the stars and bars on a single flag to honor both the Lost Cause and the Union. The measure was postponed for clearer provisions.
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Senate
Bacon
Georgia
Post Office Clerks Ask Thirty Day Leave Clash With House
Senate conferees push for post office clerks and letter carriers to receive thirty days annual leave with pay matching other departments. House conferees oppose citing budget and precedence. Dispute centers on whether long hours merit equal leave while substitutes would rise in cost. Senate insists on equitable treatment given duties and current schedule.
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Snator Penrosett
Wich
Post Office
Tio Senate Comratte
House
Penrose
Senate
Senate Passes Bills and Debates Forest Reserve Measure
The Senate disposed of most calendar bills and debated the White Mountain and Appalachian forest reserve bill with Brandegee Herburn and Teller in opposition. Carter signaled a postal savings bank move for unfinished business, while Newlands pressed for Inland Waterways Commission action but failed. Teller vowed continued opposition to the parliamentary post for the postal bank. No action on the commodity clause penalties or the will vote occurred today.
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Senate
White Mountain
Appalachian Forest Reserve
Brandegee Herburn
Teller
Carter
Postal Savings Bank
Iuit
Newlands
Congress schedules adjournment as supply bills move
Conferences on five annual supply bills were held yesterday and may be reported today. The post office District of Columbia fortifications diplomatic and consular and legislative executive and judicial appropriations are under fast time pressure to adjourn next week. Senate leaders doubt departure before next Saturday. House may pass a joint adjournment resolution for an earlier date.
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Congress
District of Columbia
Senate
House
Conferees named on track bill for Navy Yard
A House conference on the measure permitting tracks to the Washington Navy Yard was ordered. Representative Moore of Pennsylvania moved to accept Senate amendments and was supported. The conference appointees for the House are Representatives Moore of Pennsylvania Forster of Indiana and Murphy of Wisconsin.
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Moore, Foster
Murphy
Navy Yard
House
Washington Navy Yard
Moore
Pennsylania
Senate
Pennsylvania
Forster
Indiana
Wisconsin
Bryan defends two words error in Williams bill
William J Bryan visited the Capitol and held a reception with John Sharp Williams backers. He attributed the six Democrat yeas on the currency bill to a typographical slip and endorsed the Democratic filibuster led by Williams, saying it exposed Republican inaction. Williams denied knowing the omitted two words.
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William J Bryan
John Sharp Wilcame
House
Denver
Bryan
Congress
Williams
Williame
House panel approves bill for government liability in worker injuries
The House Judiciary Committee reported favorably a Alexander introduced measure establishing government liability for injury or death of employees in manufacturing plants arsenals navy yards and isthmian canal work. The bill would provide one year of continued wages for injured workers and survivor benefits to widows children and dependent parents with benefits overseen by the Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
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House Judiciary Committee
Alexander
New York
Congress
Ivers
Tha Bil
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Kansas bankers back Vreeland bill and other measures
Capitol word says Kansas bankers numbering 3000 in session unanimously endorsed the Vreeland bill as passed by the House. A favorable report was ordered on a Denby of Michigan bill creating a U S Court for China under common law. Senate also passed bills on endowing mining schools and uses from public land sales, naval vessel naming, pay for Public Health Service officers, and an Abraham Lincoln memorial. Omnibus measures and political fights shape the current legislative scene with nominations and tobacco tax debates pending.
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National Monetary Commission
United States
Senic
Mesors Damiel
Jonnatan
Owen
Teller
Ben
Bourne
Mr Aldrch
Capitol
Kansas Bankers
House
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Denby
Michigan
United States Court For
China
Senate
Pbil
United States Navy
Public Health and Marine Hospital
Medical Department
Army
Burton
Gha
Inland Waterways Commission
United
Abraham Incoln
Kentucky
Omnbus Miethod
Pra
Oscar Ro Hundley
Congress
Hundley
Ant Persora
Senate Judiary Committee
Senate Committee On
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Gallager
Layrenee FY Fleck
Philadelhia
Charrin
Nfle
House of Representatives
Students as Army Reserve Plan Proposed by Col Belknap
At the New York association meeting Col Morna B Belknap of Louisville proposed a three year college reserve after graduation for government service. The War Department and General Staff reportedly approved. He cited a steady pool of about 2000 educated men ready for rapid mobilization as an inspiring influence.
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New York
Morna B Belknap
Loulaville
War Department
Beilmap
Firemen Dye Colors in Blaze at Local Factory
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Totliday Retd Sons factory in New York May 10. Working through dense smoke and dye spray, crews on ladders fought from the fire escape and entered the building, emerging coated from head to toe in colored chemicals that burned skin and blinded eyes. The fire caused total loss estimated at $490.
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New York
Totliday Retd \ Sons
Amline
Trust Starts Cement Plant Near Pittsburg
Special to The Washington Post Pittsburg May 15 The United States Steel Corporation enters the cement making field and opens a new plant costing 1000000 with a capacity of 3 9 million tons annually It aims to drive small independent cement makers from business by using a new process to convert slag piles into marketable cement This move follows anger over what the company calls exorbitant prices charged by independents in recent years
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Washington Pus
Pittsburg
United States
Stee Corporaton
Pitsburg
Court Upholds President Over Brownsville Soldier Pay Case
Judge Hough rules the President as Commander in Chief could summarily dismiss a Black Army private over the Brownsville riot matter. Oscar W Reid sued for $122 in wages from dismissal to enlistment end, but the court affirms presidential authority to terminate a soldier’s service under existing statutes and constitutional power.
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New York
United States
Congress
Democratic Central Committee calls for District of Columbia primary
The Democratic Central Committee of the District of Columbia sets May 19 1968 from 4 to 8 pm for the Democratic Primary Election in DC to elect delegates and alternates from 22 districts. The Central Committee also designates polling places and schedules the District convention to meet May 21 1968 at National Bitica Hall to select six delegates and six alternates for the Democratic National Convention in Denver Colorado on June 28 1968.
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Colorado
Yth
G Sts
Caal
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Sto.k Wil
Aes
Whitehead
Beine
Democratic Central Committee
District OF Colmbia
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Central Committee of
District For Columbia
District of Columbia
of Columbia
National Bitica Hall
Washington
Loclock
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Denver
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Columot
District of
Coimbra
Monroest
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Long Ulow
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