Razor Duties Spark Senate Debate On Tax Policy
In Washington on May 1 the Senate debated the tariff on razors and other cutlery. Senators Sutherland and DeTariff argued against a federal income tax, while amendments to reduce razor duties were rejected. Smoot defended high rates, showing a imported razor priced at 49 cents cost $5 retail, and Germany supplied $2.50 razors sold here for $4.79. The discussion touched protectionist pledges and risks to American industry from German imports.
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Detariff
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Simmons
Stone
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Germany
Aldrich
Mr. Aldvich
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Rhode Island
Renator Bacon
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Hale
Barley
Carter
Missouri
Mramoot
Reister Gwen
Indeterminate prison term set for Annis slayer in manslaughter
Captain Peter Hains of the United States army was sentenced to an indeterminate term for manslaughter in the first degree in the Bayside Yacht Club killing of William F. Annis last August. The minimum is eight years and the maximum sixteen. An immediate transfer to Sing Sing will occur within twenty four hours and an appeal will follow the general court record in due course.
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Brothers Shot Down by Mexican Rora les
In Colima Mexico on May 17 Mariano and Bartela Suares were killed by Rora les after an attempted arrest for alleged robbery. Rora les say two of their men were killed first, then the battle occurred and the brothers plus two Rora les died in the fighting.
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Arizona Overland Telegraph Plans Expanded Telephone Network
Arizona Overland Telephone company buys Nobert trawn and partners to establish a regional system. The line will extend from likely Cilabe to Jerome and Plagetary, reaching Albuquerque, New Mexico, and California, with a future extension toward Los Angeles.
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Taft Eyes Daylight Movement for Longer Summer Hours
A Washington dispatch reports President Taft promised to discuss daylight extension with his cabinet. Cincinnati delegates from the National Daylight Association urge initiating reform to start the day 400 hours earlier to extend afternoon and evening recreation. Proposals include turning the clock back two hours on May 1 and maintaining it through October 1, with rail, mail, and banking hours affected. The president advised coordinating with Postmaster General Hitchock and Secretary McVeagh for broader support.
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City Reports Show $26,090 Balance and Sewer Plans
The Albuquerque city council last night reviewed annual officer reports showing a balance of $26,090 as of April 2. Chairman Wroth announced a $300,000 Highland sewer project, with 40 to 50 contractors expected to bid by July 1 after profiles and specifications are prepared and printed for distribution.
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National Association session attacks labor methods sparks debate
Opening of the National Association of Manufacturers at the Waldorf Astoria features a controversial report denouncing certain labor union tactics led by Samuel Gompers. The report is sent to a special committee as Anthony Ittner of St. Louis defends labor while condemning methods and calls for dialogue.
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New York
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Committee On Industrial Education
Anthony Ittner
St. Louis
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Milwaukee
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Renger
Uniform Grade On New Road Sparks City Council Debate
Albuquerque residents demand University Hill road align with county grade but the city council takes no action. Street committee chair John Reaven says grading continues as originally planned with a $1200 shortfall after $2000 already spent. Citizens complain the city ignored public demands and threaten to reevaluate local leadership.
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Marines Protect Armenian Refugees in Adana Demand Aid
Captain William A. Marshall of the North Carolina met Adana governor and secured protection for American interests. Refugee camps suffer from starvation, overcrowding, and disease as measles and typhoid spread. relief teams and dispersal are urged while missions house many Armenians unwilling to relocate. Money is needed to aid medical relief and transport efforts.
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Mersina
William A. Marshall
North Carolina
Adana Province
Adana
Americcan
Amerilcaan
Marshall
Western freight rates cut for eastern to western rail routes
A new freight rate from all territory east of the Missouri river to western cities not on the Pacific coast will take effect July 11 on transcontinental lines. The reduction averages about 15 percent from current rates, based on ICC orders to St Paul Chicago Spokane, following Harriman traffic chief J Stubbs visit. Conferences in Chicago are finalizing the tariff.
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Records Herald
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Pacific Coast
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Spokane
Come Mission
J. © Stubbs
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Commission
Washington
Convicted Arizona Official Loses Appeal
Morning Journal reports James H. Storm former Yavapai County treasurer in Arizona was convicted a second time in 1904 of embezzling 15316 of county funds. United States Court of Appeals sustained the trial court judgment and sentence, ruling the prior acquittal did not constitute a real trial. The ruling marks the first federal appeal from Arizona tribunals in this district.
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Arizona
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Supreme Court
Storm
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