Stricken Iowa Senators Face Backlash Over Tariff Hides Debate
In the Senate debates preceding tariff committee actions, Cummins and Dolliver opposed free hides and other free materials, drawing fire from proponents of protection. The conference backed the president on free hides, harming Iowa cattle growers who stand to lose millions, as observers predict the senators will soon resume their public stances before adjournment.
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Senate
Cumming
Dolliver
Taft
Cummins
Conference
Iowa
John Snure
Register and Leader
Towa
Henry Wallace
Congress
Towa Votes No in Sunday's Register and Leader
A bold headline claimed Towa voted No on the tariff pill, a fabrication contradicted by the Square dispatch text. The Iowa delegation comprised the expected members, but the page headline misrepresented the outcome and showed a clear error in the paper's effort to present reputable public matter coverage.
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TOWA
Register and Leader
John Snure
Suare
Iowa
Iowa Delegation Split Over Conference Report Vote
The text notes twelve Iowa congressional and senatorial members split on a conference report. In the House, four Republicans voted no and six voted yes on adoption. The four no voters were Hubbard, Haugen, Kendall, and Woods. the yes voters were Dawson, Hull, Good, Kennedy, Pickett, and Smith. It discusses expected Senate moves by Cummins and Dolliver and warns of partisan framing by the Register and Leaflet.
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Tis
Iowa
House
Blubbard
Haugen
Kendall
Woods
Dawson
Hull
Good
Kennedy
Pickett
Smith
Revising Iowa’s tariff stance on hides sparks history note
The Creston Advertiser recalls how Iowa junior senator played a role in the debate over hides on the duty free list. It argues opponents now push free hides while avoiding accountability for past votes and notes the impact on five million cattle nationwide.
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Creston
Iowa
Henry Wallace
Boston
Massachusetts
Congress
Towa
Truth on tariff clash rattles Congress shoes and hides
In a heated discussion, Champ Clark laments that boots, shoes and harness were not freed while hides were, accusing the New England group of tariff favoritism. Critics call the Democrats in conference ornamental, yet some back the rule for tariff rate cuts amid leather goods anger.
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Congress
Champ Clark
New England
Flaite
Walter L Smith Faces Possible Removal From Congress
The article discusses talk of removing Walter I Smith from Congress over post office distribution issues. It notes his long service, position on the rules committee, and the perceived influence he holds, with members reacting to his statements and investigative reports.
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Walter I. Smith
Congress
Smith
Committee On Rules
House
Sunyi
Political commentary on Walter I. Smith and Joe Cannon
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Congress
Joe Cannon
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Mark Hanna
Mug Wamp
Walter I. Smith
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Des Moines
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