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The victor returns. Washington, D.C., May 16. Victorious in the recent Florida primaries, U.S. Senator Claude A. Pepper returned to the Capitol today with Mrs. Pepper. They are being greeted in this photograph by Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley. (right)

The victor returns. Washington, D.C., May 16. Victorious in the recent...

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Senate Banking and Currency Committee hears Secretary Wallace. Washington, D.C., June 7. Secretary of Agriculture, Henry Wallace, today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that he approved the bill to revamp the Farm Credit System because farmers need relief from 'excessive interest charges and debts which they cannot pay. In addition,' he said, '60 percent of all the National Farm Loan Associations have had their capitol so impaired that they cannot make new loans. Beyond question there is room for improvement in both the general farm credit situation and the Federal Land Bank System'

Senate Banking and Currency Committee hears Secretary Wallace. Washing...

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Rail inquiry chairman's statement is unfair charge of M.P. bondholder's counsel. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Replying to the statement of Chairman Truman of the Senate Rail Inquiry that the proposed reorganization plan for the Missouri Pacific Railroad by the Alleghany Corporation would result in the M.P. being run in the same old way, W. Lloyd Kitchel, Counsel for the Stedman Committee, representing M.P. Bondholders, challenged the statement as being unfair and added, that he believed that questioning had not brought out the true facts of the reorganization. On the left is Eugene J. Conroy, Secretary to the Stedman Committee.

Rail inquiry chairman's statement is unfair charge of M.P. bondholder'...

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Former head of New York Stock Exchange before Senate Committee. Washington D.C. Richard Whitney; former President of the New York Stock Exchange, was the first witness as the Senate Committee investigating railroad financing reopened hearings today. After testifying of his buying activity in Alleghany Corporation stock, a Van Swerigan holding company, Whitney proposed adoption of a rule preventing exchange Governors from passing on listing of new stock in which they or their business firms have an underwriting interest. He defended past practices of exchange officials, including himself, of passing on acceptability for listing of issues in which they were persoanlly interested

Former head of New York Stock Exchange before Senate Committee. Washin...

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Whitney returns to testify. Washington, D.C. Jan. 15. Sen. Burton Wheeler (left) greets Richard Whitney as the former President of the New York Stock Exchange returns to testify before the Railroad Committee at the Senate today

Whitney returns to testify. Washington, D.C. Jan. 15. Sen. Burton Whee...

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Jean Harlow plays close-up scene with North Carolina Senator Washington D.C. Reaching the Capitol today to attend the president's birthday ball, Jean Harlow, siren of the screen, paid her first visit to the United States Capitol. After greeting the Senators, the Blonde actress pulled Senator Robert Reynolds, Democrat of North Carolina, in for a close-up of her screen lovemaking

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Sen. Norris reaches 78th milepost. Washington, D.C., July 11. Senator George W. Norris, independent from Nebraska, today passed his 78th birthday on the job. Here is his secretary, Kathrine Connell, pinning a congratulatory rose upon Sen. Norris's coat

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Oppose secrecy on aid given by U.S. to French air mission. Washington, D.C., Feb. 13. Senator Gerald P. Nye, left, republican of North Dakota, and Senator Bennett Champ Clark, democrat of Missouri, are leading the fight to make public the records of the Senate Military Affairs Commmittee concerning the aid given a French mission by the U.S. government in the purchase of airplanes. The Senate Committee today rejected the proposal by a vote of 10 to 6

Oppose secrecy on aid given by U.S. to French air mission. Washington,...

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Uncle Sam's monetary brains. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. The government's experts on money matters met with Senate and House leaders today to discuss legislation to be submitted to the 75th session of Congress. A discussion was made at the conference to extend the life of important federal monetary lending agencies, and also, to move in giving the President authority to discontinue the R.F.C. at anytime the conditions warrant. In the photograph, left to right: Jesse Jones, Chairman of the Treasury; Senator Pat Harrison, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee; and Marriner Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board

Uncle Sam's monetary brains. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. The government'...

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Old Rail telegraphers now members of Congress. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. Not so many years ago these two gents were both "pounding brass" on the Burlington. Now they are both members of Congress but still carry union cards in the Order of Railroad Telegaphers. Senator Ed Johnson, (left) new Democratic member from Colorado, and Rep. Lewis M. Long, new Democratic member of House from Illinois

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Huge postcard sent Minnesota Senator. Washington, D.C., May 2. Said to be the largest postcard ever sent through the mail, this 4x6 message urging passage of a bill to provide sick and annual leave for substitute employees of the Post Office Department, was received today by Senator Ernest Lundeen of Minnesota, from the Minneapolis Substitute Committee of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks. It took $1.50 in stamps to carry the card. Officers of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks are shown with the Senator shortly after the card was delivered. Left to right: Senator Ernest Lundeen, W.T. Horner, Legislative representative of the Federation; Leo [...]orge, President; W.H. Duke, Secretary; and A.B. [...]ombie, Chairman of the local unit

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Before Senate Wire Tapping committee. Washington, D.C., June 12. During an appearance before the Senate Wire Tapping Committee today, Joseph N. Pew, Jr., Pennsylvania Republican and official of the Sun Oil Co., flatly denied that he had engaged a private detective organization to 'watch' Democratic officials. However, he admitted that he hired Frank B. Bielaski, New York private detective, to 'watch stock transactions' in connection with a 'movement to rehabilitate' the Cramp Shipyards in Philadelphia. These shipyards, he said, were commercially unsound and could not be operated profitably

Before Senate Wire Tapping committee. Washington, D.C., June 12. Durin...

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Virginia Senator hikes to [opening] Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. The veteran Virginia Senator Carter Glass, who celebrated his 79th birthday yesterday, snapped as he walked thru the Capitol subway to attend the opening session of the 75th Congress

Virginia Senator hikes to [opening] Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. The vete...

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Indiana Senator. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat of Indiana from a new informal picture made a few days ago in his office at the Capitol

Indiana Senator. Washington, D.C., June 11. Senator Sherman Minton, De...

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Senate veterans. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator Carter Glass, of Virginia, and Senator William Gibbs McAdoo of California, pictured as they walked from the Senate chamber to the House to hear President Roosevelt address the joint session

Senate veterans. Washington, D.C., Jan. 6. Senator Carter Glass, of Vi...

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Azalea beauties welcomed at Capitol. Washington, D.C., May 2. South Carolina Senators Ellison D. 'Cotton Ed' Smith, seated, and Joseph F. Byrnes, standing, gave a royal welcome to the bevy of beauties visiting Washington today after presiding at the Azalea Festival in Charlestown, South Carolina. The girls are, left to right. Miss Grace Vickers, who was 'Miss Washington' at the festival; Miss Caroline Palm of Greenville, S.C., 'Queen of the Festival;' Miss Margaret Welch of Charleston, S.C., hostess at the festival

Azalea beauties welcomed at Capitol. Washington, D.C., May 2. South Ca...

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At Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 8. Pictured in a huddle at today's session of the National Monopoly Committee are Senator Joseph Guffey, Democrat of Pennsylvania, and Eugene Grace, right, President of Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The Committee is currently making a study of the steel industry

At Monopoly Committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 8. Pictured in a huddle ...

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Senate Agriculture Committee - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

Senate Agriculture Committee - Harris & Ewing, Studio Portrait

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Rose Wilder Lane says Ludlow Resolution is needed as check on government. Washington, D.C., May 10. Rose Wilder Lane, writer, today urged support of the Ludlow Resolution which is being considered by a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. She supported it on the grounds that it would 'carry forward the American process of government,' and followed by saying that it is another check on government. We need more checks on government. The bill, if passed, would make aggressive war by the United States subject to vote by the people

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Senate Women - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Senate Women - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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[Old] Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C.

[Old] Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C.

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BARTLETT, CHARLES LAFAYETTE, RANSDELL, JOSEPH EUGENE REP. FROM LOUISIANA, 1899-1913; SENATOR, 1913-1931. AS SENATOR ELECT; SPARKMAN

BARTLETT, CHARLES LAFAYETTE, RANSDELL, JOSEPH EUGENE REP. FROM LOUISIA...

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MONORAIL SUBWAY, CAPITOL TO SENATE. MAN WHO INSTALLED SYSTEM

MONORAIL SUBWAY, CAPITOL TO SENATE. MAN WHO INSTALLED SYSTEM

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JAMES, OLLIE M. REP. FROM KENTUCKY, 1903-1913; SENATOR, 1913-1918

JAMES, OLLIE M. REP. FROM KENTUCKY, 1903-1913; SENATOR, 1913-1918

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NEWLANDS, FRANCIS GRIFFITH. REP. FROM NEVADA, 1893-1903; SENATOR, 1903-1917

NEWLANDS, FRANCIS GRIFFITH. REP. FROM NEVADA, 1893-1903; SENATOR, 1903...

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FESS, SIMEON DAVISON. REP. FROM OHIO, 1913-1923; SENATOR, 1923-1935

FESS, SIMEON DAVISON. REP. FROM OHIO, 1913-1923; SENATOR, 1923-1935

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JOHNSON, CHARLES FLETCHER. SENATOR FROM MAINE, 1911-1917

JOHNSON, CHARLES FLETCHER. SENATOR FROM MAINE, 1911-1917

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HOLLIS, HENRY F. SENATOR FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1913-1919

HOLLIS, HENRY F. SENATOR FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1913-1919

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JOHNSTON, COL. R.M. SENATOR FROM TEXAS, 1913

JOHNSTON, COL. R.M. SENATOR FROM TEXAS, 1913

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MONORAIL SUBWAY, CAPITOL TO SENATE. JOHN W. HINKEL, OPERATOR OF CAR

MONORAIL SUBWAY, CAPITOL TO SENATE. JOHN W. HINKEL, OPERATOR OF CAR

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LIPPITT, HENRY FREDERICK. SENATOR FROM RHODE ISLAND, 1911-1917

LIPPITT, HENRY FREDERICK. SENATOR FROM RHODE ISLAND, 1911-1917

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CHAMBERLAIN, GEORGE EARLE. SENATOR FROM OREGON, 1909-1921; MEMBER, U.S. SHIPPING BOARD, 1921-1923. LEFT, WITH SENATOR HARRY LANE

CHAMBERLAIN, GEORGE EARLE. SENATOR FROM OREGON, 1909-1921; MEMBER, U.S...

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PHELAN, JAMES DUVAL. SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA, 1915-1921

PHELAN, JAMES DUVAL. SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA, 1915-1921

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PHELAN, JAMES DUVAL. SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA, 1915-1921. W.D. STEPHENS; ISADORE DOCKWEILER; W.H. BOOTH; PHELAN

PHELAN, JAMES DUVAL. SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA, 1915-1921. W.D. STEPHENS...

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ALLIED AIRCRAFT. DEMONSTRATION AT POLO GROUNDS. COL. CHARLES E. LEE, BRITISH AVIATOR, WITH SEN. NEW

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KING, WILLIAM HENRY. REP. FROM UTAH, 1900-1901; SENATOR, 1917-

KING, WILLIAM HENRY. REP. FROM UTAH, 1900-1901; SENATOR, 1917-

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[HARDWICK, THOMAS WILLIAM, REP. FROM GEORGIA, 1902-1914; SENATOR, 1914-1919; GOVERNOR, 1921-1923. GROUP: HARDWICK, DR. M.L. BRITTAIN, GA. COMMR. ED.; N.A. HARRIS, GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA; SEN. HOKE SMITH]

[HARDWICK, THOMAS WILLIAM, REP. FROM GEORGIA, 1902-1914; SENATOR, 1914...

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CURTIS, CHARLES, WITH SEN. GERRY

CURTIS, CHARLES, WITH SEN. GERRY

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LAFOLLETTE, ROBERT M. SENATOR FROM WISCONSIN

LAFOLLETTE, ROBERT M. SENATOR FROM WISCONSIN

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KNOX, PHILANDER CHASE. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF U.S., 1901-1904; SENATOR FROM PENNSYLVANIA, 1904-1909, 1917-1921; SECRETARY OF STATE, 1909-1913

KNOX, PHILANDER CHASE. ATTORNEY GENERAL OF U.S., 1901-1904; SENATOR FR...

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HARDING, WARREN GAMALIEL. AS SENATOR, WITH SEN. POMERENE

HARDING, WARREN GAMALIEL. AS SENATOR, WITH SEN. POMERENE

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BAKER, JAMES MARION. SECRETARY OF THE U.S. SENATE. LEFT, WITH C.P. HIGGINS, SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

BAKER, JAMES MARION. SECRETARY OF THE U.S. SENATE. LEFT, WITH C.P. HIG...

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Senators help Santa collect toys for poor children of Washington. Washington, D.C., Dec. 20. Senator Joseph F. Guffey, left, Democrat of Pennsylvania, and Senator D. Worth Clark, Democrat of Idaho, under the gayly lighted Christmas tree at the Senate Office Building where they assisted other Capitol Attaches in receiving toys for the poor children of Washington

Senators help Santa collect toys for poor children of Washington. Wash...

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Nancy Olney on Venus, daughter of Sen. Richard Olney, 1716 R. N.W. [Washington, D.C.]

Nancy Olney on Venus, daughter of Sen. Richard Olney, 1716 R. N.W. [Wa...

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Senate being renovated, [Washington, D.C.]

Senate being renovated, [Washington, D.C.]

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U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol from top of Senate office III

U.S. Capitol exteriors. U.S. Capitol from top of Senate office III

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In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herring, left, Democrat of Michigan and Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee which began hearings today on profit sharing plans, holds a last minute with a republican member of the committee, Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg of Michigan

In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herrin...

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Louisiana Senator blossoms out in first straw hat and yells, 'It's a hit!' Washington, D.C., April 21. Senator Allen J. Ellender went to the ball game between the Nats and the Yankees today. He proved it was spring because he wore a panama hat and yelled like a true baseball fan

Louisiana Senator blossoms out in first straw hat and yells, 'It's a h...

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Senate Committee on Election, [Washington, D.C.], 1/5/21

Senate Committee on Election, [Washington, D.C.], 1/5/21

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Dr. Royal S. Copeland, Health Commissioner of N.Y., and Senator-elect, at desk in Senate office bldg.

Dr. Royal S. Copeland, Health Commissioner of N.Y., and Senator-elect,...

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Senate pages, Christmas party, 12/29/23

Senate pages, Christmas party, 12/29/23

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Garner finally signs neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Finally the Vice President signed the Neutrality Bill that has been hanging fire for the last few days because of the shipments all ready to go to Spain through some parlimentary tie-up the Vice-President had to wait 24 hours before he could sign the same and present it to the White House for President's Roosevelt's signature. Photo, left to right: Senator Tom Connally of Texas; Vice-President Garner; and Senator Kenneth McKellar of Tenn.

Garner finally signs neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Finall...

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Sen. David I. Elkins of West Virginia. at White House

Sen. David I. Elkins of West Virginia. at White House

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Washington, D.C., June 24. The "Apparent Policy" of the C.I.O. is to "rule or ruin American industry", Tom Girdler, Board Chairman of the Republic Steel Corporation, told the Senate Post Office Committee today

Washington, D.C., June 24. The "Apparent Policy" of the C.I.O. is to "...

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Maybe they discuss Joe Lewis? Washington, D.C., May 25. Col. John R. Kilpatrick, President of the Madison Square Garden Corp., and Jack Dempsey having a whispered conversation before the beginning of today's hearing upon a bill by Sen. W. Warren Barbour to lift the ban upon the shipment of fight films in interstate commerce

Maybe they discuss Joe Lewis? Washington, D.C., May 25. Col. John R. K...

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A Congressional Delegation from the state of Alabama called on President Coolidge today, Jan. 15th, to urge the appointment of M.M. Caskie, of that state, to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Left to right, front row: Rep. E.B. Alman, Senator J. Thomas Heflin, Senator Oscar W. Underwood, Rep. W.B. Oliver and [...]lister Hill. Back row, Rep. M.C. Allgood, Rep. W.B. Bankhead, Rep. Lamar Jeffers, Rep. John McDuffle, and Rep. Henry Bascom Steag[...] [White House, Washington, D.C.]

A Congressional Delegation from the state of Alabama called on Preside...

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Home of Senator Robert A. Taft. Washington, D.C., Dec. 26. An exterior view of the Washington home of Senator Robert A. Taft, Republican from Ohio

Home of Senator Robert A. Taft. Washington, D.C., Dec. 26. An exterior...

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Senator Borah stays on job. Washington, D.C. Aug. 30. While other senators are resting in their home states or visiting vacation spots, Senator William E. Borah, veteran Idaho legislator, remains in Washington and goes to his office every day. He is shown reading his morning mail. 8/30/27

Senator Borah stays on job. Washington, D.C. Aug. 30. While other sena...

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What Harry Sinclair may face. This is a typical cell in the District of Columbia jail and probably the one that will be assigned to Harry F. Sinclair, millionaire oil magnate if he is finally sentenced for contempt of the Senate. Justice Hitz of the District of Columbia Supreme Court was to have passed sentence today, April 11, but it was deferred for 30 days

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Hitler speech means end of peace talks, Senator Borah says. Washington, D.C., April 28. Senator William E. Borah, Republican of Idaho, Dean of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, after reading the speech of Adolph Hitler today told newsmen that he regarded it 'as ending the matter of further world peace discussions'

Hitler speech means end of peace talks, Senator Borah says. Washington...

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Champion hunting dogs shown to President Hoover. The champion hunting dogs of the country were brought to the White House today where they were shown to President Hoover, who is an ardent hunter and a lover of dogs. The dogs are Southboro Sunny, Delaware Kate, Herwitham J.P., and Englehurst Patches. In the photograph, left to right: President Hoover; Mrs. B.F. Lewis, dog fancier of Lancaster, P.A., Ernest Smoot, son of Senator Smoot of Utah; and B.F. Lewis

Champion hunting dogs shown to President Hoover. The champion hunting ...

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General Pershing and Mrs. Warren lead mourners at funeral of late Senator Warren. In the photograph, left to right: Francis E. Warren, Jr., son of the late Senator; Mrs. Francis E. Warren, the widow; General John J. Pershing; son of the late Senator; and Warren Pershing, grandson, as they followed the body of the late Senator Warren up the steps of the Capitol today where services were held in the Senate Chamber today. Immediately after the services, the body was carried to the late Senator's home in Wyoming

General Pershing and Mrs. Warren lead mourners at funeral of late Sena...

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Cameramen set stage for John L. Lewis before senate committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Amid the flashes of cameramen and while Senators listened attentively, CIO head John L. Lewis today explained his reason for opposing profit sharing systems to the Senate Finance Subcommittee. Labor must depend upon collective bargaining rather than profit sharing for its economic gains, Lewis said

Cameramen set stage for John L. Lewis before senate committee. Washing...

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Senate Office Building. Stairway in Senate Office Building with woman washing steps

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U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in Senate reception room in U.S. Capitol I

U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in Senate reception room in U.S. Capitol...

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Collard Magnate questioned on profit sharing systems. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Testifying before the Senate Finance Subcommittee today, R.O. Kennedy, Vice President of Cluett, Peabody, and Co. of Troy, N.Y., said that if incentive taxation is used a method would have to be developed according to the ratio of wage distribution to profits in the various industries. He added it would be impossible to set up an arbitrary ratio

Collard Magnate questioned on profit sharing systems. Washington, D.C....

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U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in Senate appropriation room II

U.S. Capitol frescoes. Fresco in Senate appropriation room II

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Benjamin Ogle Tayloe House, 25 Madison Place Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Benjamin Ogle Tayloe House, 25 Madison Place Northwest, Washington, Di...

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Hundreds pack Tugwell hearing room. A general view of the Senate hearing room as Rexford Tugwell appeared before the Sen. Comm. to testify as to his fitness to be Under Secretary of Agriculture. Tugwell can be seen in center with microphone. 6/11/34

Hundreds pack Tugwell hearing room. A general view of the Senate heari...

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Wash. D.C. Page, Mr. Sandman. Fred Johnson of Wyoming and Howard Ostmann of the District of Columbia, pages, photographed as they snatched a bit of shut-eye, while the House and Senate brought the session to an ignominous adjournment. 8/27/35

Wash. D.C. Page, Mr. Sandman. Fred Johnson of Wyoming and Howard Ostma...

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Indiana's Senator, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. A new informal photograph of Senator Sherman Minton, Democrat from Indiana

Indiana's Senator, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30. A new informal photogra...

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Chairman senate Agriculture committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Senator Ellison D. "Cotton Ed" Smith, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. He represents South Carolina in the upper house of Congress. 11/23/37

Chairman senate Agriculture committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Sena...

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Washington Senator. Washington D.C. June 28. A new informal picture of United States Sentaor Lewis B. Schwellenbach, of Washington, snapped as he attended a meeting of the Senate Agriculture Committee today, 6/28/37

Washington Senator. Washington D.C. June 28. A new informal picture of...

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"Administration propaganda halts rise in prices of farm commodities." Washington, D.C. June 7. Speaking before the Senate Agriculture Committee today, Seantor Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma, assailed "propaganda" by administration officials which he said has worked to halt the rise in prices of farm commodities. He placed in the records copies of speeches by Secretary Wallace, Dr. Mordecai Ezekiel and Leon Henderson, government economists, which Thomas said, urged "Keeping Prices Low". 6/7/37

"Administration propaganda halts rise in prices of farm commodities." ...

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Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. Vice President Garner administering the oath of office to United States Senator William H. Smathers, new Democratic member of the upper house from New Jersey. Senator Smathers, who has remained in the State Senate, where he is the Representative of Atlantic County, is assuming his duties in Washington at the special request of Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson, 4/15/1937

Senator New Jersey takes oath of office. Washington, D.C., April 15. V...

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Former Envoy to Germany is last witness before Senate Judiciary Committee. Washington, D.C., April 23. The hearings of the Senate Judiciary Committee on the court reorginization drew to a close today with J. Gould Schurman, former American Envoy to Germany, as one of the last witnesses to oppose the plan. The proposal would rob the court of its world wide fame and divinity, Schurman told the Committee. Administration and opposition leaders on the Committee were in a heated clash today over whether the plan strikes at independence of the high tribunal, 4/23/1937

Former Envoy to Germany is last witness before Senate Judiciary Commit...

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Sears Roebuck before Joint Committee on wages and hours. Washington, D.C. June 10. R.E. Wood, President of Sears, Roebuck & CO, told the Join Senate House Committee that a general decentralization of industry was the best thing that could happen to this country today. Wood also urged that the board be directed mandatorily to appoint Advisory Wage Committees. 6/10/37

Sears Roebuck before Joint Committee on wages and hours. Washington, D...

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All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bitterly opposed the president's court reorganization bill and likewise opposed the nomination of Senator Black, sits in a corner and observes the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee approve the nomination of Black by a vote of 5-1, 8/13/37

All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bit...

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Big four of democratic party visit their chief. Washington D.C. July 20. Four of the bigger shots of the Democratic Party were invited today to a conference given by President Roosevelt. Although denials were made it was believed that the conference was to be made in connection with the appointment of the new Majority Leader of the Senate, a post left vacant by the death of Senator Joe Robinson of Arkansas. Among four, there were the only two apposing candidates, namely Sen. Pat Harrison of Mississippi and Sen. Alben W. Barkley, and Key Pittman. 72037

Big four of democratic party visit their chief. Washington D.C. July 2...

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Senatorial trio. Washington, D.C., May 15. Like mailmen taking a walk on their day off, these powerful Senate figures were snapped while "listening in" on the Senate Judiciary hearing. Left to right: Senator M.M. Logan of Kentucky; Senator William Gibbs McAdoo of California; and Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, 5/15/1937

Senatorial trio. Washington, D.C., May 15. Like mailmen taking a walk ...

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Pennsy VP before Senate Rail Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. After hearing Chairman Wheeler of the Senate Inquiry charge the Pennsylvania Railroad with violating ICC decisions and concealing facts from stockholders in purchasing railroad stocks from 1925 to 1928, [...]County Financial Vice President of the Road, testified the purchases were made to protect the interests of the stockholders. He added this was in line with a program then being considered to divide the Railroads of the East into four great systems. 12/21/37

Pennsy VP before Senate Rail Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. After...

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Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County sheriffs. Washington, D.C., April 27. A.T. Pace, Representative of the United Mine Workers, inspects the bullet wound in the back of Thomas Ferguson, Coal Miner Representative, who testified before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee the he was shot by Harlan County, Ky., deputy sheriffs last January. Ferguson displayed a bloody shirt to the Committee to prove his contention, 4/27/1937

Union Representative displays bullet wound received from Harlan County...

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Senatorial headache. Washington, D.C., March 19. A veteran of many Senate investigations and hearings, Senator George W. Norris, of Nebraska, has discovered the present hearing on the President's Judiciary program just another headache. [...]askans was snapped as he attended today's session [...] Senate Judiciary Committee, 3/19/1937

Senatorial headache. Washington, D.C., March 19. A veteran of many Sen...

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Study plans for new Capitol auditorium. Washington, D.C., April 30. The downpour of rain during the last inaugural ceremonies has resulted in congressional action creating the Capitol Auditorium Commission in efforts to have constructed an auditorium in which to hold indoor inaugurations or great national conventions. Secretary of National Capitol Parks, Secretary. The Commission was formed today at a meeting in the Office of Chairman Tom Connally, of the Senate Public Buildings and Grounds Committee. In the photograph, left to right: Senator Tom Connally, of Texas; Senator Warren R. Austin, of Vermont; Rep. Fritz G. Lanham, of Texas; and Secretary Ickes, 4/30/37

Study plans for new Capitol auditorium. Washington, D.C., April 30. Th...

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Kentuckian may be new majority leader. Washington D.C. July 20. Senator Alben W. Barkley, of Kentucky, one of the outstanding candidates for the post of Senate Majority Leader to succeed the late Senator Robinson, held a field day for the cameramen at the Capitol today. This picture was made at his office. 7/20/37

Kentuckian may be new majority leader. Washington D.C. July 20. Senato...

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Medical room, Senate Office Bldg.

Medical room, Senate Office Bldg.

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Senate Committee told million railroad employees back Crosser-Wagner Pension Bill. Washington, D.C., May 15. Appearing as the first witness in favor of the Crosser-Wagner Railroad Pension Bill, George M. Harrison, President of the Railway Clerks Association and Chairman of the Railway Labor Executives Association, today told the house Interstate Commerce Committee that 1,500,000 railroad employees favor this new bill which if passed, will replace the present Railroad Retirement Act. Harrison added there was "no doubt of its constitutionality" and that it had been worked out with railroad managements on the understanding that it would not be attacked in courts by them. In the photograph, left to right: George M. Harrison; Rep. Robert Crosser of Ohio, co-author of the bill; and Rep. Clarence Lea of California, 5/13/1937

Senate Committee told million railroad employees back Crosser-Wagner P...

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It won't be long now! Washington, D.C., June 14. With congress due to adjourn this week, Senator Tom Connally of Texas, just couldn't resist the urge to check his guns in preparation for a hunting trip in his native state during the reccess. The cameramen snapped the solon as he was about to take a few potshots at an imaginary deer on the Capitol grounds, 6/14/38

It won't be long now! Washington, D.C., June 14. With congress due to ...

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Congressional monopoly committee holds initial meeting. Washington, D.C., July 1. The Congressional Executive Committee to investigate monopolies held their first meeting today and charted a course designed to determine the efffect of concentrated wealth and power on business. Pictured, left to right: (sitting) Senator William E. Borah, Herman Oliphant, General Counsel for Treasury; Senator William H. King, Utah; Senator Hoseph C. O'Mahoney, of Wyoming and Chairman of the Committee; Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, of Texas and Vice Chairman; Thurman Arnold, Assistant Attorney General; and Rep. Edward C. Eicher of Iowa. Standing left to right: Richard C. Patterson, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Commerce; Garland S. Ferguson, Chairman of Federal Trade Commission; William O. Douglas, Chairman of S.E.C.; Isador Lubin Chief of Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor; and Rep. Edward H. Rees of Kansas, 7/1/38

Congressional monopoly committee holds initial meeting. Washington, D....

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Final witness before profit sharing committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 14. George P. McNear, Jr., President of the Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad system, who was the final witness before the finance subcommittee studying profit sharing. The president of the 300-mile road told Senators Herring and Vendenberg that the government could best help railroads by leaving them alone and by giving some relief on social security taxes. The committee is expected to close the hearings today, 12/14/38

Final witness before profit sharing committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. ...

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May get TVA post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. President Roosevelt has indicated he will nominate Senator James P. Pope of Idaho, as a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority. A Democrat, Pope was unseated in Idaho's Democratic Primary last summer, 12/28/38

May get TVA post. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. President Roosevelt has i...

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Newsmen await result of election of senate majority leader. Washington D.C., July 21. Newspaper men and photographers [...] waiting the report of the vote on the senate majority leader's job, in a secret session the democrats elected Senator Albin Barkley of Kentucky Majority Leader of the Senate, by a vote of 38 to 37

Newsmen await result of election of senate majority leader. Washington...

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Admits Army finance office honored allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers. Washington, D.C., Jan. 18. Major General Walter L. Reed, (left) Inspector General of the Army, today told Senator Key Pittman, Chairman of the Senate Public Lands Committee, the Army Chief Finance Offi[...] honor allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers in go[...] faith. Reed made this declaration as he was [...] by the committee on the alleged defalcations o[...] Stitley, former Chief Voucher Clerk for the CCC [...] totaling $87,000, 1/18/38

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Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Senator Harry Truman (right) of Missouri, who today opposed the proposed rail wage cut before the President's fact finding board, gets a bit of last minute information from Max Lowenthal, counsel for the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. In contending the cut will not save the situation, Truman told the board that railroad labor is the most efficient in the country and expressed the belief that the men are not overpaid, 10/14/38

Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. Senator Harry Truman (rig...

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Senate Committee told railroads should spend 3 billion in the next five years for habilitation. Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. Appearing before the Senate Finance Subcommittee today, R.V. Fletcher, General Counsel for the Association of American Railroads, asserted that railroads should spend approximately $3,000,000,000 during the next five or six years for plant and equipment rehabilitation. He urged that business and industry be given the benefit of incentive taxation in a drive to meet obsolescence, 12/12/38

Senate Committee told railroads should spend 3 billion in the next fiv...

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Baruch quizzed by Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 28. Senator James F. Byrnes, (left) Chairman of the Senate Unemployment and Relief Committee, questioning Bernard Baruch, voted Financier today. Baruch declared America must make a choice between the "proof of its system and the hope of gain" and the "the new European ideas of state regulation and fear of punishment"

Baruch quizzed by Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 28. Senator...

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Counsel for Frankfurter talks with Chairman of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Waiting to appear before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today as counsel for Prof. Felix Frankfurter, Dean Acheson, left, former Undersecretary of the Treasury and a personal friend of the Harvard professor, chatted informally with Chairman M.M. Neely of West Virginia, 1/10/39

Counsel for Frankfurter talks with Chairman of Senate Judiciary Subcom...

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Hopkins and Chief Questioner at Senate Commerce hearing. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. The smile on the face of Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins, shown talking here with Republican Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg of Michigan, soon turned to a sneer under sharp questioning by members of the Senate Commerce Committee today. With Senator Vandenberg as chief questioner at the opening session, Hopkins vigorously defended the WPA against charges that it had been used as a political organization. Asserting that he had done everything in his power to 'keep politics out of it,' 11139

Hopkins and Chief Questioner at Senate Commerce hearing. Washington, D...

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Massachusetts officials call on Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Jan. 14. Senator David. I. Walsh and States Attorney General Paul Dever of Massachusetts today called upon President Roosevelt and are shown here as they left. It is believed that they discussed a program of solving the Back Bay State's flood problems, 11439

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Investigating favoritism in government. Washington, D.C., March 31. A characteristic pose of Senator Allen J. Ellender, democrat of Louisiana, chairman of the Special Senate Committee investigating charges of favoritism in promotion of feminine workers on the government service. Principal charges are that the beauties are being promoted, regardless of their ability, over the heads of their homelier co-workers. 3-31-39

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