Filibuster Spans Fourteen Hours in Senate Fight
The article details a historic continuous filibuster led by Senator Wood Allen of Nebraska opposing a repeal of the Sherman Act purchasing clause. It covers the lengthy floor battle, parliamentary maneuvers, and eventual procedural actions as the Senate debated the measure through the night into the next morning, highlighting key participants and party dynamics.
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Clonsis
Roerand
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Wood Allen
Neoreska F& Foy
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Sleg
Mat Hood
Olla
Lee
Filibuster clash as La Follette fights Senate quorum
In a tense Senate session Senator La Follette challenged the presiding officer and demanded a roll call to enforce a quorum. He argued a dangerous precedent would allow the chamber to stay in session and push through measures despite the floor being held. The dispute drew in Aldrich and others as the debate over railroad bonds and emergency currency dominated the proceedings.
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Ly Follette
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Alarch
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la Follette
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la Tollette
Kale
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Pollette
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la Follettes
Gore
Stone
Foraker
Loraker
Senate Turmoil Over Quorums and Rail Bond Controversy
An afternoon and evening Senate session centered on a vote to maintain a quorum as Wisconsin’s La Follette challenged Aldrich on the use of railroad bonds and stocks as currency backing. The chamber saw lengthy speeches, interruptions, a clerk removed for quorum issues, and multiple roll calls amid tense exchanges over currency reform and antitrust memorials.
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la Follette
Benatar
Rhode Island
Committee On Finance
Aldrich
Burrows Blocks Beveridge in Debate Over Publicity Bill
In the Indiana Senate Beveridge objects to a publicity bill during a committee session. Burrows, chairman of the privileges and elections committee, plans to discuss the measure, while Beveridge says he has not been notified and defers to Burrows if he is ready to move. The bill is not yet before the Senate.
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Ban On Local Stocks In Public Service Bill
Tennessee Representative Sims introduces a House bill to prohibit officials and certain government staff from holding stock or bonds in public service corporations in the District of Columbia. The measure, aimed at curbing influence on legislation, imposes fines and would take effect if passed, with adjournment likely this session but potential passage next session. Also noted are District measures on corporate incorporations and rail line extensions in Washington.
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House
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Vira Frank Vrooman
Hale
the Brotherhood of St Andrew
Baltimore and Washington Trans Company
President Lends Aid Up For Reelection Monday
The President publicly endorsed Oregon Republicans Representatives Hawley and Ellis and wished them success in the upcoming Monday election. He praised their support of administration policies on welfare, industry, natural resources, labor, and interstate trust regulation, and noted the political stakes for the fall campaign.
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Ellis
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Fox
Millionaire Col Snell Will Is Declared Invalid
A jury in Col Thomas Snell's will contest found him of unsound mind, setting aside the millionaire's will. Richard Snell, cut off with a $60 annuity, challenged the will, which jurors said was influenced by Snell's insanity over several women he befriended and funded.
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RiJchard Snell
Yemer
Prolong Life Through Miles Heart Cure Advertised Claim
A testimonial touts Miles Heart Cure as prolonging life after despair, claiming strengthened heart nerves and muscles. A man describes fainting spells, a whiskey and mustard remedy, and says two or three doses kept his heart going. money back guarantee offered by Miles Medical Co in Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles Medical CG
Elkhart
Ind
Callers at White House Names and States
Anter Ankeny of Washington along with Senator Flint and Senator Curtis are listed among callers at the White House. It includes Speaker Cannon and Representatives John Sharp Williams, Cawley, McDonald, Butler, Fassett, Sulzer, Bennet, Ellis, Hawley, Unnerwood, and Paul Morton, all connected to various states.
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Cannon
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Mississippi
Cawley
New York
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Texas
Butler
Pennsylvania
Fassett
Sulzer
Bennet
New Yok
Ellis
Oregon
Hawley
Unnerwood
Alabama
Paul Morton
Bishop Lampton backs Foraker in a colored support rally
Bishop W Lampton of the A M E Church endorses Senator Foraker. He says the colored people favor him more than ever, likening support to Lincoln and Sumner. Mississippi sends a twenty strong delegation, pledged to Foraker, as unity among black Republicans grows nationwide.
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Parker to Write Platform for Democratic Nomination
New York May 2 Former Judge Parker Democratic candidate for president in 1944 will chair the resolutions committee of the Democratic convention. He has been asked to prepare a platform while William J Bryan is said to have given consent to Parker's selection. Bryan is on a speaking tour of Nebraska and nearby states. A message to Bryan denying consent reports follows Parker's chairmanship denial.
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Johnson favored if nominated by Democrats this year
A Washington Post report notes belief that Johnson would win the presidency if nominated. It argues a West trip boosted sentiment for Johnson and suggests the Democratic convention could be postponed to nominate him, with confidence he would sweep the country.
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Omaha official to speak at Democratic convention nomination
A report states that Fo J Dunn assistant city attorney of Omaha will nominate William J Bryan for president at the Denver convention. Rep Thomas Heflin of Alabama will second the nomination among Rose who will second the motion.
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Quorum Struggles Mark Memorial Day Session in House
House members returned to districts for Memorial Day speeches leaving Washington short of a quorum. Only eighteen members were present at one point, with total in the city near twenty nine, delaying votes on measures including immigration naturalization costs and customs officials pay. A recess extended into the next morning as Democrats pursued roll calls.
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