Tariff Debate and the Rise of Expert Lobbyists
The speech frames the tariff as central to all business questions and contrasts early chaotic tariffs with a modern system guided by expert lobbyists. It argues that seasoned specialists dominate tariff discussions, persuading with detailed knowledge to extract millions from consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Committee On Ways and Means
Finance Committee
Senate
Committee On the Ways and Means
Hidden pitfalls in tariff law dupe common buyers
The author warns that the Payne Aldrich tariff hides a racial slur and numerous covert charges in its text. He argues experts dissect the schedule to siphon wealth from consumers while the average businessman cannot compete with tariff specialists who understand the details and consequences.
Old Scramble and Hidden Costs in Tariff Debate
The piece critiques expert control of tariff schedules and government secrecy in the tariff bill. It alleges secrecy to prevent public understanding and notes finance committee members lacking key details. It also mentions the misused term cost of production as a misleading focal point.
Cost of production cited as elusive in tariff debate
A columnist derides using cost of production as a tariff basis noting its variability across factories industries and countries. He recalls U S inquiries to Germany during the Payne Aldrich debate and questions what data, if any, reached Congress. The piece hints at hidden schedules and shifts in influence.
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United States
Germany
Nto
Senate
Aldrich
Congress
Testimony at Senate Tarice hearings to be published
Washington May 17 The Senate finance committee announced it will publish testimony from the cotton chemical and tariff schedules hearings. Hoke Smith Georgia will hold private hearings with stenographer notes. Press access to private hearings is allowed.
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Senate
Huerta
Washington
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Hoke Smith
Georgia
LaFollette
Bristow
Pri
Hope for German Arctic Party at Last Abandoned
Details emerge of the German Arctic expedition lost near Widge Bay Splixbergen. Eleven Germans and five Norwegians started from Hersog Ernst in June, provisioning troubles led to disaster, with four deaths confirmed including Dalemorse Moeser Eberhart and Slave. Rescue attempts failed.
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London
Widge Bay
Splixbergen
Schroeder Strane
Hersog Ernst
Ritachser
Artic
Ritacher
Advent Bay
Northern Exploration Company
Duster
Stagrad
Dalemorse
Moeser
Everhart
Slave
Eberhart
Huerta Regime Receives Mixed Recognition Signals
The Mexican embassy reports Russia and Japan have recognized the Huerta government while Italy Germany and the United States are to be heard from. A separate dispatch from London warns against underestimating the danger of U.S. Japan war and notes Australia New Zealand and Western Canada would likely back the United States if war erupts.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Huerta
Italy
Germany
United States
London
Australis
New Zealand
Canada
Japanese California bid talks stall with no immediate plan
Washington reports no progress in talks on the California bid. Officials say Johnson has not drafted the bill yet, a prerequisite for resuming negotiations, with no anticipated developments expected today or soon at the state department or Japanese embassy.
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Wasington
California
State Department
Johson
Washington
Pueblo leads in second Inter-scholastic state track meet
Pueblo athletes capture 17 points to lead as Colorado Springs and Lafayette tie for second with 16 each. Longmont takes third with 914 points, Loveland fourth, and Fort Morgan fifth. Carl Schweiger of Lafayette earns a gold medal after breaking the inter-scholastic discus record with 18 feet. Bell of Cheyenne places second in the 220 yard hurdles and Clawry of Cheyenne ties for first in the 80 yard run with a 2 07 timer.
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Colo
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
LaFayette
Longmont
Loveland
Fort Morgan
Carl Schweiger
Bell
Cheyenne
Clawry
Treasury Decisions highlights women’s wear duties and customs
Washington May 17 Secretary McAdoo releases a treasury paper on Treasury Decisions detailing duties and drawbacks on items such as corsets, shoes, hats, whalebones, and other women’s apparel. The issue notes impact on household budgets and mentions numerous related articles including beads, buttons, and trims.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Treasury Decisions
Courta
Internal Revenue
Bishop Hlchoy Crosswell Doane Dies At 81
Hlchoy Crosswell Doane bishop of the Albany diocese of the Protestant Episcopal Church died at the Hotel Manhattan in New York City. He was 81 and the death was attributed to old age. The family planned to take the body to Albany. Doane was a high standing churchman and a close associate of J P Morgan.
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New York
Hlchoy Crosswell Doane
Albany
Manhattan
Henos
Waa
Kindergarten Linking School and Home in Cheyenne Progress
A Cheyenne report extols kindergarten work as a bridge between school and home. Miss Guinard and Miss Armstrong lead the local program, noting costs borne by participating families until district funds allow full support. The piece highlights how early play and crafts foster bodily control, concentration, self expression, and moral development.
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Kiniercarten
Misa Givford
Minual
Guinard
Armstrong
Itme
Loral
Ryan Indicted on Second Count in Clairvoyant Case
Chicago May 17 Special to Leader James Nivan of Munville Wyoming reported that Professor Charles Crane was indicted by the grand jury alongside seven other defendants in a crime ring. The case centers on money taken from Mrs A M Case after she claimed a clairvoyant misled her about her deceased husband and financial affairs.
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Chicago
James Nivan
Munville
Wyo
Charles Crane
Wleo
Ryan
Ope le Melndowney
A. M. A. Case
Mr Case
Yee
Case
Annual meeting and church convention preparations begin
Archdegcon Dray, overseeing Br Mark's work, plans to travel to Wyoming for a multi day convention start June 18. The event will proceed in Loramie with possible extension and aims to offer reduced fares for the Women's auxiliary members.
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Archdegcon
Dray
Br Mark's
Conttal Wyoming
Loramie
Women's Auxiliary
Weather Brief: Wyoming Showers Expected
The Wearer, Washington reports unsettled conditions with showers expected in Wyoming on Monday after a forecast from May 17. The outlook predicts varying skies and possible rain across regions.
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Washington
Wyoming
Epeal
Evangelist Kirkland Wins Over Union Pacific Shop Crew
In a ten minute talk inside a smoky blacksmith shop about 200 Union Pacific workers hear evangelist Kirkland urge cleanliness and integrity. He connects duty to family and company, and the group agrees to apply Christian principles to their daily work.
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Railroad Ten
Evangelist Kirkland
Union Pacific
Yoon
Nee
Kirkland
Charlethon
Eny
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Maximilian
Clowry
Treasury
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