Senate Ends Tariff Debate Reforms Pulp and Paper
After 70 days of debate the Senate wrapped up discussions on the Payne Aldrich tariff bill. Amendments on pulp and paper were approved, including Brown's metal free wood pulp plan with a new duty option. A proposal to free agricultural implements failed 26 to 25, and lumber on the free list was defeated 18 to 37.
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Nebraska
Aldrich
United States
Bacon
Stone of Missouri
International Harvester Company
Stone
Major
New York
G. W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Missouri
Perkins
ICC Refuses Further Changes to Pacific Coast Lumber Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington DC announces no more modifications to last summer's Pacific Coast lumber rulings. The two year validity of established rates is noted, with a hint that the issue could reopen after expiration. Pending petitions are denied, including the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers Association request to vacate the supplemental order increasing cedar lumber differentials and the review of higher shingles rates over fir lumber.
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Washington State News of the Week in Brief
Olympia reports $5 645 93 in inheritance tax from Babette Gatzert case. Seattle records $60 000 loss as a cooperage plant burns. Walla Walla fines three saloon keepers $100 each for obstructions. Aberdeen to move U S immigration office to Hoquiam by July 1. North Yakima six tramps jailed after robbing and killing a ranch pig. Bristol donates acre for church in memory of missionary husband. Tacoma woman ends life in lodginghouse temple after arranging affairs. Spokane cigar groups back legal challenge to cigarette law. Hoquiam goose yields pea sized gold nuggets in hotel gizzard. Spokane mustard pests threaten Inland Empire crops. many will harvest only one third of wheat. Tacoma warship Tennessee hosts 1500 at armory ball. cost over $2000. Olympian Bell rule: timber extension rents go to purchase fund. Spokane Union Laundry debt crisis. ownership changes threaten co op. Olympia AG opines heirs of Indian War Veterans not payable. Accountancy Board jurisdiction outlined. Seattle suspect linked to Cle Elum robberies. bell family ties noted. Olympia 15,000 Washington corporations to be wiped from secretary of state records. delinquent two years must be removed. Colfax report: three horse thieves nabbed near Winona. two confess.
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State Tax Commission
Babette Gatzert
King County
Seattle
Seattle Malting & Brewing Company
Walla Walla
Aberdeen
U. S. Immigration Office
Hoquiam
North Yakima
Wapato
Bristol
Alaska
M. G. McFarland
Tacoma
Mary F. Weber
Spokane
Supreme Court
Inland Empire
Washington
Tennessee
Olympian
Bell
Union Laundry
New Accountancy Board
Cle Elum
Wm. R. Bell
United States Secret Service
B. W. Bell
Northwest Division
Service
Secretary of State
Impeachment Moves Against State Insurance Commissioner
Olympia lawmakers impeached James H. Shively state insurance commissioner by unanimous vote, appointing a seven member committee to draft charges. Senate impeachment rules and trial procedures outlined, with expected three weeks to three months duration and expanded funding implications.
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Schively
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Clark
Lambert
Whatcom
Hubble
Kittitas
Scott
Adams
Whalley
King and Edge
Buchanan
Spokane
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Ringling
Alec McNeil
Ed McBean
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House of Representatives
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