Senator Heyburn Forces End Of Gutsy Homestead Debate
Idaho Senator Heyburn derailed the conference report on the enlarged homestead bill by a prolonged speech aimed at stalling the measure. He argued the land limits favored nonirrigable parcels and drew out discussion as allies and opponents sparred over exemptions and irrigation needs. The protracted remarks led to deferment of the conference report and a lengthy procedural struggle amid party tensions and anticipated votes.
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Assails Cotton Exchange Read as Market Turmoil
Fragmented OCR text describes turmoil around the cotton market in New York with mentions of the Cotton Exchange, stock levels, and trading activity. Several garbled phrases reference prices, brokers, and daily turnover, implying a tense trading session and uncertain conditions for cotton futures.
FAVORS FORESTRY INQUIRY AND RESTRICTIONS DEBATE
A messy OCR shows a debate in a forestry inquiry with mentions of commissions and House members. It notes talk of a bill and proposed improvements, treasury timing, and an upcoming session where legislation may be enacted.
Halts Portuguese Treaty Debate In Senate Action
Senator Teler presented to the Senate excerpts from the treaty with Portugal. The sections aimed to bar death penalty for extradited persons were contentious, sparking opposition to ratification. The attempt to ratify the treaty yesterday failed.
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Elks Insignia Protection Bill Introduced in House
Speaker Cannon introduced a bill in the House yesterday by request to prevent unauthorized wearing or use of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks insignia in the District of Columbia. The bill imposes a fine of 20 dollars or up to thirty days imprisonment or both, at the court's discretion.
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Subsidy Controversy Divides House And Senate Conferees
OCR summary notes ongoing subsidy battles and conference deadlocks over a 1000 subsidy for ocean mail service. It discusses Gallinger amendment opposition, political caution in the House, and a clash over increasing annual leave for federal clerks and postal workers, with Senate conferees pushing for parity across departments.
Demand Injunction Bill Sparks Republican Revolt to Block Adjournment
A Republican delegation including Townsend Michigan Hayes California Madison Kansas and Follard Nebraska warned Speaker Cannon they will join Democrats to block adjournment unless the judiciary injunction bill is reported and voted on. The move followed widespread GOP opposition to any legislation regulating injunctions, with business leaders broadly hostile to the idea.
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House To Wait On President For Public Building Plan
Report notes around the House delaying action on a public building bill as President Roosevelt had given no clear sign of support. Courthouse and Senate expected to act quickly. a veto could trigger immediate political maneuvering and public reaction.
Legislative Briefs From the House and Senate Movements
Debates on naval gifts and ownership, tariff reform votes, and a campaign publicity bill dominate the session reports. Key items include a House bill granting government injury compensation to employees, a Jackson Kentucky court measure, and lingering prospects for the McCall campaign bill with timing uncertainty.
Deficiency Bill Passes with Seventeen Million Total
The House, under suspension of the rules, approved the deficiency and omnibus Indian measures totaling 17 168 572 dollars. It includes pensions for two Army surgeons widows and authorizes certain land and museum space actions. The session marks the end of the first Sixtieth Congress and sets aside time for conference reports and further bills.
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Vast project proposed to buy thirteen blocks on Pennsylvania Ave
A Massachusetts representative introduced a bill to enlarge Capitol grounds by purchasing thirteen blocks on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue from Third to Fifteenth streets and to erect a monument to Abraham Lincoln. The bill would authorize purchase or condemnation and allocates four million dollars for property, with a commission including the Vice President and leaders from Congress to determine exact site and design. Total estimated cost reaches nineteen million six hundred thousand dollars with yearly appropriation.
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Hale Takes First Auto Ride With Senators
Senator Hale of Maine, veteran lawmaker, rode in a motor car for the first time under protest. He joined Senators Aldrich and Allison to gather data, balking at the speed as the 60 horsepower Aldrich car sped toward the Treasury. The chauffeur was instructed to slow down, and the trio reached the Treasury in record slow motion.
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Agree On District Of Columbia Child Labor Bill
Senate and House conferees reach agreement on the District of Columbia child labor bill. The conference report will likely be sent to the Senate today, following the House dark stringent version. Olcott of New York to report to the House once the bill goes to the Senate. The measure, urged by the President, aims to set a model for states and aligns with tariff debate as a party line issue. Five hundred dollars reward offered in The Washington Post want columns. readers urged to search Page 16.
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Congress Concedes and Debates Key Bills in Senate
Senator Bulksley urged reauthorization of Negro troops from the Twenty fourth Infantry after a Browneville clash. Senator Taylor of Tennessee will deliver maiden remarks. Benatar Rayner to press for a court of inquiry into Col William F. Stowart case. House to meet at noon. supply and Indian affairs measures discussed under suspension.
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Postmaster confirmations signal Ohio party harmony move
Senate confirmed several Ohio postmaster nominations long delayed by Senators Foraker and Dick. The action, amid executive session, indicates factions within Ohio are being reconciled. Names include Nelsonville St Clairville Plushing Barnesville Berea New Matamaraan Bever Quaker City Mount Healthy Coltese Corner Nevada Centerburs Cumberland McKim West Mansfield Hichwood Chardon New Straitsville. Also approved were Edward T Sanford for Tennessee district judge and Detcher Maddox for Montana solicitor internal revenue. President nominated Andrew T Wood for pension agent at Lowsville Ky.
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Lowsville
Street Railway Bill Passes Senate Report on Union Station Tracks
The Senate approved the conferees' report on the District street railway bill with no dissent. It calls for Interstate Commerce Commission supervision, Senate plaza track plans, and House extensions including Capital Lraction lines into the northeast. Universal transfers were removed, and a hard fight is anticipated by Rep. Sims of Tennessee when it comes up today.
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House considers replacing desks to resemble English Commons
The House Committee on Library, led by Representative McCall, proposes a summer plan to remove desks and rearrange seating in a temporary fashion. If approved, the chamber would resemble the English House of Commons, aiming to reduce noise and improve efficiency. The move targets correcting a crowded, controversial setup that hampers orderly debate and demeans the chamber’s stature.
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Defends Irrigation Scrip Before Senate Committee
Senate Irrigation Committee hears F H Newell of the Reclamation Service defend scrip used by water associations for winter land irrigation. Farmers have built lateral canals and accepted scrip in exchange for water, with opponents calling it money. Newell says the Comptroller of the Currency ruled it is not currency despite the practice.
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Braun Returns From Europe to Probe Immigration Abuse
Special Inspector Marcus Braun arrived from New York after a four month Europe tour to investigate aliens crossing on foreign ships and slipping from customs. He reports widespread evasion as a major issue. his findings will go to Secretary Straus and Commissioner General Sargent. Braun notes Europe’s financial downturn contributes to reduced American travel and hotel activity.
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Inquiry board heads steamship laws overhaul plan
President Roosevelt appointed a commission to examine U S marine laws for passenger and crew safety. Capt Adolph Marix II was named chairman with members from Lighthouse Board Commerce Department and Navy. The group will study all summer to draft a comprehensive overhaul of existing statutes.
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Taft Seeks White House Talks After Panama Trip
War Secretary Taft returns from Panama and plans a 9:30 PM White House meeting with President Roosevelt. He wears riding costume, greets callers, and says a statement on his trip will be issued tomorrow. He may discuss the Colombia Panama boundary issue with Secretary Stott and attends a Tennessee Bar Association event on the 22nd.
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Change in Foreign Policy and Pan American Colonial Theory
A new monthly magazine named American Colonial Review and Intectroptral debuts in this city edited by Luis V de Abad. It argues Roosevelt era shifts in US policy toward a pan American approach and outlines a planned colonial framework, urging a scientific colonial policy across Latin American dependencies.
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Paper making testimony outlines pulp and price at mill
A special committee hearing on wood pulp and paper making heard W A Whiteonbd of International Paper explain 1907 production costs at a mill and the per ton price cited. He identified hundreds of workers at the Hudson River mill who earned wages and acquired property as the inquiry proceeded.
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