Deadlock over emergency currency bills alarms Capitol
New York Herald reports that after a 90 minute meeting the Senate and House conferees failed to reach any agreement on emergency currency legislation. Leaders Aldrich Cannon Weeks and others face blame as political tensions mount amid calls for clear action before adjournment.
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No Hope For Money Bill In Congress This Session
Congress abandons immediate currency reform as Aldrich Vreeland plan fails to gain House support. A nine member Senate commission is proposed while conferees warn no emergency bill this term. Banks balk at bonds as emergency currency and leaders anticipate adjournment with no agreed solution.
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Conferees Clash Over Currency Issuance Details in Banking Bill
The House and Senate conferees. separated on key points of currency issuance. The Senate favored notes secured by bonds of states and cities or other divisions. The House insisted on currency issued by associations of at least ten banks with strong capital and surplus. The dispute centers on security type and whether notes come from single institutions or banking associations.
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Commission urged to end delays in federal courts
Representative Bourke Cochran of New York introduced a bill to form a commission including Chief Justice and senior associate justice George Gray and W W Morrow to study the federal judiciary. The group would examine ways to ensure every case before U S courts is decided within three months, with three non Lawyers among five appointees.
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Democrats Fear Coup Pulls South Representation
Capitol rumors circulated that Republican leaders planned to fast track Crumpacker and McCall bills. The Crumpacker bill would reduce Southern Congressional representation and move prosecutions to federal courts, alarming many Democrats who would oppose suspending normal rules. Senate action appears unlikely this session, while conferees near a District appropriation agreement.
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Lilley Contempt Report Sparks House Debate and Fallout
The Boutell committee report declares Lilley acted in bad faith and as an instrument of rival firms in attack on a submarine contract. It condemns his charges as false, tolls a harsh verdict while noting no expulsion recommendation, and highlights a bitter partisan clash among Connecticut and Naval Affairs members.
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Senate pushes district additions in public buildings bill
The Senate approved a public buildings measure increasing the overall appropriation by about eight million dollars and adding parks and sites in the District of Columbia. Key items include a 2.2 million purchase for five squares near the Treasury for state justice and labor offices, and park provisions totaling 1.0 million. Contested moves included opposition to district park spending and armory site provisions, while other city projects in Duluth Toledo Salt Lake Wilmington and Denver received funding boosts. The bill also heightens costs for post office buildings in Chicago and other major projects nationwide.
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Senate Accepts Track Bill for Navy Yard Rail Connections
The Senate approved the conference report by Mr. Carter on a bill to connect the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad to the Washington Navy Yard. Government ownership of the right of way was rejected, with tracks to run over government property and a two year maintenance of existing connections. The $25,000 purchase provision was removed, and grade crossings are to be eliminated after the new tracks are ready. A five hundred dollar reward notice appears at the end.
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