Word: walsh
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Dawes was resting. The proceedings of the Senate had wearied him. The nomination of Charles B. Warren of Michigan to be Attorney General was under consideration. Senator Cummins of Iowa had begun a four hour speech defending the nominee. Senator Reed of Missouri and Senator Walsh* had each made a lengthly speech attacking Mr. Warren; the Vice President had been assured that there would be nothing but talk for the rest...
...Sugar Refining Co. in acquiring stock in a number of Michigan sugar refineries. Lately, he has been President of the Michigan Sugar Refining Co., a consolidation which came out of these companies later. Some years ago, the "Sugar Trust" was investigated by Congress. Senator Reed of Missouri and Senator Walsh had cross-examined Mr. Warren on that occasion. They brought up the former investigation in their speeches. Senator Reed was particularly bitter. Said...
...Reed immediately moved to reconsider, and Senator Walsh promptly countered with a motion to table Senator Reed's proposal. Another roll call was ordered and begun...
This aroused the ire of the opposition even more. Senator Walsh exclaimed on the floor...
...There is only one Senator Walsh in the Senate now- Thomas J. Walsh of Montana. Senator David I. Walsh of Massachusetts has retired in favor of Senator Gillett, who defeated him last fall. *A recess appointment is a temporary appointment which the President has power to make when the Senate is not in session (Constitution of the United States, Art. II, Sect. 2, clause...