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The Billings Gazette
Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana
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In the U.S. Senate on Jan. 13, Senator Nelson of Minnesota introduced a bill to establish a Department of Commerce, explaining its necessity amid questions from colleagues. Senator Teller criticized the geological survey transfer, and Senator Hale noted its potential size. The bill was deferred subject to call, followed by an executive session.
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Nelson Bill Criticised
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Senator Teller.
Washington, Jan. 13.-In the senate today Mr. Nelson of Minnesota, called up the bill providing for the establishment of a department of commerce. He explained the necessity which, he said, existed for the passage of such a measure, and was plied with questions by several senators who said that sufficient time had not been allowed for looking into the merits of the measure. Mr. Teller criticised that feature relating to the transfer of the geological survey, while Mr. Hale said that the bill provided for a department which ultimately would be one of the largest in the government. The bill finally went over, subject to call, by Mr. Nelson. The senate was in executive session for an hour and a half.
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Jan. 13.
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the bill finally went over, subject to call, by mr. nelson. the senate was in executive session for an hour and a half.
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In the senate today Mr. Nelson of Minnesota called up the bill providing for the establishment of a department of commerce. He explained the necessity which, he said, existed for the passage of such a measure, and was plied with questions by several senators who said that sufficient time had not been allowed for looking into the merits of the measure. Mr. Teller criticised that feature relating to the transfer of the geological survey, while Mr. Hale said that the bill provided for a department which ultimately would be one of the largest in the government.