Currency Bills Fight Halts as Congress Fails Emergency Action
New York May 21 The Herald reports a Senate House currency emergency bill meeting ended without agreement. Leaders Aldrich Hale Allison and Weeks Cannon face blame for the failure as fears grow for banking, economy, and the presidential race. The dispute over asset currency versus central bank plans dominates, with talks of an extra session and possible currency commission.
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No Hope For Money Bill In Congress This Session
Congress abandons Aldrich-Vreeland currency plan after final conferees fail to resolve differences. A nine member Senate commission may be created to study the financial system, with emergency currency tied to government bonds and national banks. Banks warn against diverting funds to such bonds, leaving passage unlikely this session.
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Federal currency plan clash in conference praised banks rule
The House and Senate conferees clash over currency issuance. Senate favors notes backed by bonds of states and cities, while the House pushes currency issued by bank associations of at least ten banks with at least five million dollars of capital. The dispute centers on security type and issue by single banks versus associations.
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Commission to Study Judicial Delays in Federal Courts
Representative Bourke Cochran of New York introduced a bill to form a commission including the Chief Justice George Gray and Justice W. W. Morrow to study the federal judiciary. The panel would assess methods to ensure every case filed in a U S court is finally determined within three months and restore public confidence in government justice.
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Democrats Fear Coup Threatens Southern Representation
Democrats in the House fear a rumor that Republicans plan to push through Crumpacker and McCall bills under suspension, curbing Southern representation and shifting prosecutions to federal courts. Leadership seeks a discharge and vote, but Democrats expect Senate inaction and a conference on the District appropriation to conclude today.
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Lilley Hit With Contempt Charges In House Probe
The Boutell committee report declares Lilley acted in bad faith and used charges against members as part of Lake Torpedo Boat Co interests. It accuses him of contempt toward the House, concealing identities behind the probe, and making false claims he knew were false. The House adopted the report by a wide margin. Lilley awaiting a copy to review with counsel.
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Senate Approves Public Buildings Bill With District Additions
The Senate passed a public buildings measure boosting overall funding by about eight million over the original, adding up to 2.2 million for five blocks near the Treasury for a new State Justice and Commerce and Labor complex. It also funds parks in the District and a new post office site near Union Station, while sparring over Armory Square and embassy site provisions.
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Senate Accepts Track Bill For Navy Yard Rail Link
The Senate accepted the conference report on a bill providing railroad tracks to the Washington Navy Yard. The plan keeps government ownership of the right of way and allows use by other railroads, with maintenance of the current connection extended two years. The $25,000 private right of way payment was removed. The present tracks must be removed to eliminate grade crossings under the Union Station act.
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