Payne Defends Printing Privilege Amid Debate on Congressional Record
The House approved a five day after adjournment window for members to prepare remarks for the Congressional Record, despite opposition from Minority Leader Williams. Williams condemned the practice as rewarding unscrupulous, dishonest speech, while Payne called it an improper custom that wastes weeks and undermines deliberation. Democrats and Republicans spar over whether this print privilege aids or harms transparent debate in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
House
Willaims
Willams
Iave
U Ling
Howe
Representatives
Payne
Ed Custon
Payne T Aloir
Pryor Visits House As Two Men Duel Over Legislation
A chaotic scene unfolded in the House as two lawmakers, Pryor and Potter, clashed over a bill. Pryor reportedly wore a heavy aging coat, while colleagues described a tense standoff during yesterday's session. The event centered on a long-standing petition and potential future action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryotass
Balena
Potter
Legislative Briefs and Bills Dominate Congressional Headlines
A garbled but readable summary shows bills on cabinet officer crests, railroad taxation, and education reform moving through committees. Remarks mention Senate and House activity, Treasury stamp tax authority, and war revenue provisions. Individual reps Peters of Massachusetts and Foraker receive attention amid illness and Hawaii opium importation issues.
Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions Update
Summary of congressional activity notes a Senate bill amending revisation law passed and a conference report on Military Academy appropriation agreed to. Contested Chicago election cases McGavin and Babath resolved, and clerks reclassification in Washington departments adopted. House scheduling shows sessions and print-leave motions amidst party exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Audit of Government Printing Office Report Criticizes System Costs
A joint Senate House subcommittee report transmitted to Congress faults the Audit System at the Government Printing Office as costly and ineffective. It details suspensions and resignations, including Public Printer Sillings, and notes the President’s action stopped a nearly $4900 Audit System contract. The panel urges tighter controls and warns against further waste. The document is signed by Senator Platt, Representative Lantis, and Representative Persans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Printing Investigation Committee
Senate
House
Government Printing Office
Congress
Puboue
Sillings
Ponting
Offica
Cenelisiy
Prntar
Sugcommece
Pilote Printe Ipay
Cisser
Senator Platt
New York
Charles EB Lantis
Inlana
Jb Persans
Dick Discusses Militia Bill For National Guard Reform
Senator Dick yesterday praised the militia bill as a landmark act to align the National Guard with regular army structure. The measure would end nine month terms, empower Congress to call out guards in war, fund equipment up to 200000 annually, and place the guard as a ready line beside the regular army amid potential national defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bill Tee
Congress
Metro
United States
Ntoi
Rngular Army
Regular Army
National Guard
Senators Slow Down As Congress Debates Journal Read And Aid To Aldrich
Senators delayed final adjournment by insisting on reading the journal and debating procedural moves. A number pressed for amendments to major bills while others urged inland waterways commission planning and postmaster compensation reviews, yet few measures advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kean
Beveridge
House
Aldrich
Newlands
Senate
Money Bill Deadlock Delays Financial Reform Vote
The text outlines a heated fight over the Vreeland bill and related securities valuations. Conferees press for lower commercial paper valuation and bonds to be valued at reduced rates while Democratic and Republican lawmakers debate whether to push financial legislation before adjournment. Absences complicate plans for a decisive vote as negotiations stretch into the conference and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vreeland
Vreeland Bil Wall Ag
Aldrich
Mediafed
Mesate
Ogth Ra Corse
Lagta
Callers At White House May Third Senate and House Names
A mixed list of names from New York Montana Kansas Ohio Delaware Nebraska Michigan Idaho Oklahoma and Illinois appears with several senators and representatives. The fragment references May 3 and mentions various individuals including senators and congressmen alongside military and state designations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fursday
Senstix Derew
New York
Sephier Carter
Montara
Sorah
Igehoof Winconath
Beanie
Allison
Sfopking
Greator Long
Kansas
DU Pont
Delaware
Burkett
Nebraska
Longworth
Ohio
Hepburn
Jaws
Bulzer
Stirling
Quorum Debate and Home Wardrobe Push in Senate
Members weary from a long session and humid weather rush to leave for Memorial Day engagements. Republicans fear renomination risk if delayed. Speakers push to force a currency measure as Congress eyes adjournment within hours after a Senate House currency conference compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Fighty
Sper
Congress
House
Park Bill Defeated in House Despite Tawney Support
The House rejected the park land purchase plan by 161 to 56, opposing an extra 100 acres south of Massachusetts Avenue and east of Naval Observatory for Rock Creek Park. Tawney urged immediate action, citing low price around $400 per acre versus assessed values, while Bartholdt Sherley disputed urgency and committee placement. The measure, separate from the sundry civil bill, would fund the $423,000 purchase from trustees including Bell and Farmerston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholdt
Massachusette Avenue
Naval Observatory
Hock Creek Park
House
Appropriations
Tawney
Minnesota
Bartholdi
Public Buildings and Grounds Committee
Sherley
Kentucky
Appropriations Committee
Charles J Bell
William Bamerston
Senate
Sierley
Lawney
Bartholat
Massachusetts Avenus
Massachusetts Avenue
Washingtons
Committee
Committee On Appropriations
Rock Creek Park
Congress
United States
District of Columbia
City of Washington
House Debates and Lively Song Endorse Quorum in Congress
The House struggled to transact business amid a Democratic stalemate and a slow quorum. Members entertained with songs such as Home Sweet Home and My Old Kentucky Home while McHardy of Texas sparred over a Williams filibuster. Bills passed included salt lake city rights of way, rail safety measures, and various appropriations, with a recess delayed until 11 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waiharas
Sweet Home
Sunanee Tver
Old Kentucky
Democratic
Salt Lake Cty
Fort Douglas
Plattshire
Nsw
Delaware and
Tudison
Rathway
iWesaux
Cheyenne
Standing Rock
Washington
MiGaign
Republian
Sabath
Wicras
House approves reclassification plan for government staff
The House passed Representative Gullette of Massachusetts measure to reclassify executive department and Washington staff. It directs heads of departments to submit next session’s estimates for clerical force beyond existing law. A grades committee plan outlines the employee classification schedule printed in full in The Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Gullett
Massachusetts
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Witness for Standard Oil in Galena Signal Oil hearing
Special to The Washington Fort New York May 26 Louis Friten assistant to the president of the Times Central Railroad testified for Standard Oil Co before Special Referee Ferris. He said railroads used Galena Signal Oil products as best and cheapest. Kellogg pressed questions about price rises and freight contracts while other railroad officials also testified for Standard Oil favoring Galena Signal Oil output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fort New York
Louis € Friten
Times Central Ralroad
Standard Oil Company
Ferris
Galena Signall Company
Kellogg
Hlinois
Galena
Pennsylvania
Ita
Ilnois Central
Fritchle
Jabel I Odell
Colondo
Northwestern
Stardara Oil Company
Galena Signal
British Aeronaut Henry Farman Jets in Wind Tests at Ghent
Henry Farman, British aeronaut, opened a series of flight experiments in Ghent on May 26. He achieved several flights against a stiff wind, drawing strong enthusiasm from Belgian spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghent
Henry Farman
New Invention Promises Safer Kerosene Lighting
Romiefone New York reports Willgm H Mellutt's device for kerosene lighting aims to end explosions. A brass mesh top allows fuel to burn without flame passing, potentially enabling safer lighting in homes. The concept uses a finely meshed barrier to stop flame, letting liquid burn while preventing flare ups. Mary Ann could light the morning fire without fear, per the description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romiefone
New York
Shay 46
Automébillata_ ars
Willgm H. Mellutt
Mary Ann
Taft declares no prospect for law on campaign funding
Taft indicates no immediate prospect for any federal measure on campaign contributions as rival factions gear up for a major election push. The piece outlines telegram exchanges with Bryan and notes planned campaign offices to be opened in Chicago after Congress adjourns, with Taft, Hitchcock, Hemenway, Knox, and La Follette organizing the national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H Tafi ‘Slice
William HO
Messrs
Ryan
Taft
Constess
Fred
Republican Party
Ntional
House of Representatives
National Committee
Hemenway
Joe Keeling
United States District Attorney
Indianapolis
Knox
la Toilelies
Merry Galaxy
Chicago
Washington
Storm Center
City Buried in Stone Age Unearthed at Berkeley Campus
Berkeley researchers from the Berkeley Society for Physical Research claim to have buried remains and massive walls under UC Berkeley soil. Led by Prof Joseph Veril, the team says the site predates Columbus by thousands of years and may indicate a buried city. Excavation work has progressed quietly over recent months as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Berkeley Society For Phychical Research
Josph
Slayden Attacks West Point Filipino Cadets Plan
In the House, Mr Slayden of Texas condemned the Senate amendment to the Military Academy appropriation bill providing for education at West Point for four Filipinos. He called it a bribe to split loyalty and feared the cadets could become leaders in revolutions. The debate touched on U S policy in the Philippines, costs of occupation, and future administration if Taft became president. The report was adopted and the bill proceeds to the President for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Taft
Congress
Genater Burrows
White Hose
War Department
William J Bryak
Lincoln
Burrows
Senate
Mr Burrows
House
Philippines
Slayden
Texas
Military Academy
West Point
United States
Association of the
Scretary Taft
Philippine Commission
Pacific Coast
Blayden
Holiday
Indiana
Lifolheavo
Messrs
Goulden
New York
Hobson
Alabama
Parker
New Jersey
Lochinvar in Auto Style Marry in Suburban Wedding
Miss Lucille H Roessing, a church singer, married Paul D Griffey, Denver businessman, after Griffey abducted her in an automobile. Witnesses say Griffey, an admirer, persuaded her to wed. the ceremony occurred in Wilkinsburg with a minister officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Fittaburg
Pittsburg Society
Lucille H Rossing
Ablitty
Paul D Griffey
Denver
Roessing
Bauer Pa
Niliety
Posiam Drug Offered In Smaller Sizes For Skin Ailments
After a year since Ita discovery the posiam treatment for eczema and related skin conditions expands from large monthly jars to smaller 50 cent packages. Dispensers in Washington and New York offer the new size and direct orders from Emergency Laboratories. Posiam supposedly stops itching on first use and heals chronic eczema within two weeks with overnight results for milder cases. Free samples remain available by writing to the laboratories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Ogrami
O Donnells
Washington
West Twenty-ffth Street
New York
Clit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gore
Rao
Gen Pryor
Steenson
Representative Peters
Andrew J Peters
Foraker
Honolulu
Chere Anu Gsium League
Congress Condensed
Stillings
Srbcommitte
Sifsmiardad
Fulton
Hulton
Bulton
Oregon
Ian
Uegauditer
Uegauditer For the Post Ofice Lupairtmert
White House
Rock-Creek
A. Tawney
Hardy
Hamilton
McHardy
Ife
Larry
Gabriel
Gates of Paradise
St Peter
Wall
John Ship Wiliams
Hama
Baits Standard Witness
Oxl Trust
Mery Ann
Bryan
Bryay Taft
California
Mr. Slayden
Lochinvar
Co-operative Guild, Inc
Colorado
McGill G&g Wallace
E Street
N. W
Gforgetown GaAs Light Company
Robert L Middleton
Hodges
Charles A Shields
F Street
New York Avenue
Maddew Bros
Cornell Wall Paper CO
10Th
Eye
Fine Ren
NY Ave
Wimava
Aw Sune
Mantels &E
Euwin Ellptt
Aw Tfou
Man Merkel Motor Cycles
Harry F. Seamark
St. N
Kale
Kleeblatt
Tith
Hais
Frank P. Milburn & CO
Washington, D. c
Ees Se
Gures Eczema
Cathedral Close
St. Albans
Randolph II Mkim
Charles ( Pierce
Bethlehem Chapel
Ffnry Yates Sattprlee
Ventra
Marine Bana
Tenleytown
Guy Standing
Bilasco Stock Company
Robertson
Clausia
OPERA
Leonora
Selma Bsellinger
Estello Murray
NEW National Theater
Admiral
Omton
Polite
Laconia
Mats
William Hawtrey
Bert Leslif
Hogan
Socurity
Rtynolds & Nowapcan
Shang Fee World & Kinger
Janet
Shelley Tro
Vitagraph Triump
Mptre Cry Qarter
Binell & Ae Ay
St. St. Gayety
James
Hackett
Pride OF
Jennico
Feopio
Opera CO
Flotow
Martha
Luna Park
WEFK
John W Ramone Warren
Brockney
Mlaco
Doblado Holmes
Buchanan
Chadwick
Trico
Rosfelds
Leagle Park
Florida
Cleveland
Anna Held
Chase
Earle Reynolds
Nellie Donegan
Ninth Street N. W
Lpost
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!