Senator Taylor Seethes Over Union Threats in Senate Speech
Tennessee Senator Taylor gave a maiden Senate speech on tariff, currency, and policy, using witty phrases that drew laughter from Republicans and Democrats alike. He argued the current system mirrors 1861 balance issues and warned both secession and centralization threaten the Union, criticizing concentrated wealth and urging reform.
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Feeding for Health Diet Letter From Expert
A health advice letter outlines breakfast options with Nutter and Grape Nuts and Postum, urging simple meals and moderation. It promotes digestibility and implies a natural approach, recommending boiled eggs, toast, fruit, and modest portions for lunch and dinner while avoiding dessert. The piece encourages reading more on health and success.
Senate and House Close First Session with Key Bills Passed
Senators praised Senator Taylor of Feunenshe for a witty maiden speech that kept colleagues laughing as the conference report on the cultural appropriations bill was agreed to. A few minor bills were enacted before adjournment at noon. The House passed omnibus measures and finalized conference reports on the restrictive bill, Agriculture, and fortifications. The appropriation of 5 500 000 dollars for representation at the Tokyo Exposition in 1917 was approved unanimously. The House plans to reconvene today.
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One Word Bothers Senate Inland Waterways Bill
Senate and House clash over form of the inland waterways bill. Senate proposes appointing a commission by the President, while House seeks to continue the existing commission. Senate rejects continuing the commission and limits staff pay to 3000 dollars from a 20000 dollar appropriation.
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Revolt Over Anti Injunction Plan Rocks House Debate
Republican members plan a conference to decide whether to push anti injunction legislation before adjournment amid a Speaker Cannon opposition. Petition with 52 signatures demands restraining order rules, but leadership doubts any bill passes. Adjournment delays loom as factions warn of political risk and industry pressure floods in.
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Senate Approves Conference Report on Agricultural Bill
The Senate approved the conference report on the agricultural appropriation bill, revising the House total to 12,1540 with a net increase of 263,200. Forest Service funding for roads and camps was set to 600,000, with 2 percent of forest reserve receipts to states. Other retained amendments covered boll weevil extermination in Oklahoma and a national bison range, among others, before adjournment at 2:10 PM.
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Currency Fight Stalls Over Emergency Measure and Vreeland Bill
Congress debates emergency currency plans with House backing Vreeland bill or nothing and Senate favoring Aldrich. Leaders warn accord unlikely this session. expect delays until next session. Banking protests warn of bank failures and market panic if notes issue proceeds.
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Legislative Briefs on Immigration and Naturalization Fees
The Senate Committee on Immigration favorably reported amending naturalization laws raising fees from 3 to 10 dollars. A bill by Representative Gennet of New York would create a commission to investigate Hauer traffic and its links to taxation and welfare. The Senate Education and Labor Committee will vote on the national child labor bill on December 8 with Beveridge arguing constitutional issues. An informal poll suggested a majority disagreement.
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Notable Lawmakers Named in May Congressional List
On May 19 a roster of lawmakers is cited with numerous misspellings and misattributed regions. Names include Amator Gary, Senator Borah, Curil, Bherman, Moore, Small, Coulden, Hale, Madison, Capeon, Wanger, Burton, Miles, and others, listed with states such as South Carolina and New York.
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IveS Brothers Citizenship Claim Before Congress
A House report by Representative Loud from the Immigration Committee details the case of George and Benjamin Bennett of West Branch Michigan. They emigrated from England with their father forty years ago, later held public office, and only then learned their naturalization papers were incomplete. A search for land title prompted action. Congress moved to grant them full citizenship rights.
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Transfers or Nothing House Considers It Today
Lawmakers debate universal transfers for street railways in District with Tennessee Representative Sims vowing to fight until doomsday. He argues public rights demand access to transferring transfers and condemns rail companies as profit from watered stock. Senate conferees warn rejection blocks streetcar track funding this session.
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Kean Stays On Guard As Senate Adjourns Early
Sundry Civil Bill conferees report found empty chamber as Senator Kean remains at his post. He may block railroading and force delay in the closing week. Hale and colleagues report disagreement on the sundry civil appropriation as adjournment complicates authority for further conference.
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Wiley Wins Reelection amid Congratulatory Messages
Loyal supporters from Alabama sent telegrams of praise after Representative A. A. Wiley of Alabama, hospitalized with inflammatory rheumatism at the Metropolitan Hotel, secured a sweeping victory for re election to Congress from the Second District. He was the sole Alabama delegation member to face a contested seat. His Montgomery home stands as the family base while Col Wiley’s son Lieut Wiley, recently back from Cuba, his wife and daughter remain at his side.
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Senate Adds Funding for District Buildings and Parks Plan
The Senate committee report shows amendments increasing the District of Columbia public buildings and parks funding by about 8 million, raising total to just over 20 million. Key items include 2.5 million for a building housing State Justice and Commerce and Labor departments, 550 thousand for Meridian Hills Park, 190 thousand for Graceland Cemetery Park, 210 thousand for Carpenter tract park, and 200 thousand to add to the District courthouse. Senator Scott said the House provided no start on these projects and urged Senate adoption and firm conference stance. Also noted is Lodge’s Paris embassy building at 400 thousand and various reallocations, including reduced Cleveland funding and elimination of the Bronx post office.
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Agreement on Yard Track Bill Political Conference Report
Conferees on the Washington Yard track issue have agreed to report to the House via Representative Moore of Pennsylvania. The conference draft mirrors the Senate bill, removes a $25,000 right of way payment to the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad, and lays out government ownership with no title. Maintenance of existing tracks is set for two years while the new connection is completed, and removal of current tracks under the Union Station act ends grade crossings.
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North Refutes Statement At Paper Investigation Hearing
Director of the Census Bureau testified before a special House committee on the wood pulp and print paper inquiry. Independent manufacturers spoke as hearings continued with more evidence on paper costs. William Bruce testified on wage advances for mill workers while St Margaret’s Lawn Fete announced for May 7 in Washington.
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Lilley Report Due Today On EB Company Probe
A special House committee investigating Lilley charges on Electric Boat Company influence in submarine boat legislation will submit its report to the House at noon. The remainder of the day will likely be used to read and discuss the voluminous findings.
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House Passes Democratic Measures in Expansive Session
The House advanced numerous bills including a Alaska liquor law with 1.00 license and Valdez glacier protection bonds, approved a Tokyo exposition appropriation of 1.5 million, and passed an omnibus public land bill plus the Sherman Indian bill. Conference reports on sundry civil and legislative bills were noted with action postponed on sundry items.
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Disagreement On Sundry Civil Bill Leaves Major Provisions Unsettled
House conferees report marked disagreements on about forty of 163 amendments to the sundry civil bill. A $3,000,000 appropriation for a site for the Department of Commerce and Labor building is among the chief items in dispute. Also unsettled are funding for two Panama trade steamers, the Alaska Yukon exposition in Seattle, and large sums for revenue cutters and light ships. No action was taken on the report.
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