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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1906
Page
10
Fifty seven Republicans oppose the measure while fourteen Democrats join in passage of the Philippine tariff bill. The vote stood 258 to 71 with amendments limited in scope. The act ties Philippine duties to U S rates on sugar and tobacco and exempts Philippine goods from export taxes.
Marshall Field, renowned Chicago merchant, died at the Holland House in New York at 4 p.m. after an eight day illness. Family members were present, and plans call for a Chicago funeral at a date to be announced, with services possibly at the Field residence or the First Presbyterian Church.
A report by the investigating committee reveals liabilities near 3 million with total liabilities around 3.3 million and valid assets about 1.5 million. The firm’s Boston and Cleveland bond departments hold roughly 1 million in assets. bankruptcy proceedings have begun in U.S. district court to declare C. E. Denison bankrupt.
In a House vote the Democratic Substitute failed 231 to 105 as the chair’s decision stood. McCall of Massachusetts urged committing the United States to granting independence to the Philippine islands at $600n per inhabitant as they prepare for self government, facing limited Republican support.
In Shelleville Tud, Sury of a man who is just dead, William Price of Price Brone Contractors is dead. The report traces Price from Middlesex England to Indianapolis, his work at the First Baptist church, and his family’s return to England. It notes his philanthropy, church involvement, and vast wealth.
The insurgents pressed for a recorded roll call on final passage. Republicans voting no included Adams of Wisconsin and many others across states. Democrats listed several names as opponents. The bill proposes free entry of Philippine goods except for sugar tobacco and rice with a 25 percent tariff on those products. Aimed to govern after passage.
At a club meeting a committee will travel to Boston to meet Thomas W. Lawson and urge him to reconsider his refusal to speak at the Washington’s Birthday banquet on February 22. Resolutions claim the club is nearly united for his attendance and deny reports of opposition and discord.
Albany January 17 The upper house rejected a call for Chauncey M Depews resignation by a 24 to 1 vote with Democrats abstaining Brackett denounced Depews career and insurance ties Grady explained the Democratic stance while Republican senators mostly defended Depew, maintaining the status quo.
Captain William H. Van Schaick, commander of the steamer General Slocum, faces trial in the United States District Court on criminal negligence charges. Judge Thomas presides. Prosecutors United States Attorney Burnett and Special Assistant Attorney Baldwin argue against striking two indictment counts alleging the loss of 900 lives not listed in other counts.
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