New Ruling in Customs Duties Opens Appeals to Court
A March 12 Associated Press report notes the United States Court of Customs Appeals issued a sweeping decision allowing importers to appeal a duty levy by the collector of customs on grounds the duty is too low. Experts say manufacturers may import a test shipment and appeal to seek a more liberal provision for their business.
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Associated Proms
Washington
United States Court of Customs Appeals
Collector of Customs
Customs Court
Government case opens against sugar refining firm
By Associated Press New York March 12 the government’s antitrust case against the American Sugar Refining Company opened with 200 witnesses subpoenaed. Federal prosecutors stated the defendants are company officials charged under a law they claim was handed down by God to Moses in the Tenth Commandment.
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Associated Prova New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Moses
Culberson Plans Border Conference With Taft
Senator Culberson arranged to discuss the Mexican border situation with President Taft tomorrow. Texas congressional delegation to accompany Culberson and urge emergency action as telegraphs from chambers of commerce request more troops along the border.
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Washington
Culberson
Taft
Texas
Chambers of Commerce
Benator Colberson
Mexico
Fat for KM at Hutchinson Kansas March 12
Agents of Clark and Wilson compete to control Kansas delegation to the Baltimore convention. Clark forces lead in Hutchinson with Governor Wilson and his followers vowing to fight to the last ditch as the convention approaches in Baltimore.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Clark
Wilson
Kansas
Sunflower State
Baltimore
Coal strike conference adjourns with 20 seated in London
London March 12 AP report notes 20 delegates attended today’s coal strike conference which adjourned and will resume tomorrow. The brief item records the session and postponement without further details on outcomes or participants.
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Associated Press
London
Tomor
Cotton Mill Port Denied by Commissioner Tarling
Commissioner Tarling writes Governor Colquitt disputing a Commerce Department report on Texan cotton mills. He argues conditions for workers are deplorable and the wages paid by employers are insufficient, challenging the department’s findings.
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Commerce Department
Avatin
Texan
State Law
Btarling
Colquitt
Canton in turmoil reported in Hong Kong dispatch
Associated Press reports alarming conditions in Canton as local authorities struggle to restore order. Several days of unrest leave nearly three hundred dead, with the chief official Luke attempting to quell the crisis.
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Associated Press
Hong Kong
Canton
Urix
Luke
Doings of Congress House probes steel trust links
The House adopted a resolution asking the Department of Justice to state whether it is investigating any smelter trust and whether the American Smelting and Refining Company is connected with the inquiry. The Senate guidance committee agreed to vote Thursday on the steel tariff revision plan.
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Iby Associated Press
Nashington
House Today
Department of Justice
American Smelting & Refining Company
Senate Guance Committee
Spanish cabinet reconstituted with Canetejas retained as leader
Madrid March 12 The Spanish cabinet that resigned yesterday was reconstituted today with Premier Canetejas still retaining the leadership. The reshuffle confirms continuity at the top amid political uncertainty.
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Prem Madrid
Canatejas
Ahi
Foley Wins New York Senate Seat in Special Election
New York March 12 assembly confirms James A Foley will replace the late Thomas Grady in the state senate for the Four Leupp district. Foley, a Tammany choice in a heavily Democratic district, has served in the lower house for years and helped draft the Gaynor charter for New York City. He is described as active in Tammany Hall circles since his early political work.
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New York
James A. Foley
Thomas ¥. Grady
New York State Senate
Foley
New York City
Roosevelt Challenged as Juror in Carmody Suit
Colonel Roosevelt was drawn as Juror No. 7 in the damages suit of Carmody against the New York Central Railway in Mineola New York. He was peremptorily challenged by Carmody's counsel who did not explain why he would not have the colonel serve as juror. Carmody sues for $20,000.
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Uy Amos
Prown
Mineola
N.Y
Roosevelt
Carmody
New York Central Railway
Battle Rumors Near Tore Stir City
Fragmentary wire service style notes report rumors of a battle near a city, with scattered references to marching bands and military movements. The readable text hints at a state mission, revolutions, and possible troop relocations, but key names and places are garbled.
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