Tariff Bill Clears House By 281 To 130 Vote
The tariff bill passed the House with a 281 to 130 vote. Southern Democrats and one New York member opposed, while most opposition came from the same bloc.
09 May 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
1
The tariff bill passed the House with a 281 to 130 vote. Southern Democrats and one New York member opposed, while most opposition came from the same bloc.
The Wilson Underwood tariff bill cleared the House last night and arrived in the Senate this afternoon. Senator Penrose moved to lay the measure before the Senate after Senator Thomas of Colorado finished his speech, seeking immediate hearings on the tariff package.
The House passed the Wilson Underwood tariff bill 281 to 139. Wisconsin votes split with Burke Cary Konop Reilly Stafford for and Browne Esch Lenroot Nelson Cooper Frear against. Key amendments were defeated as debate moved to the Senate.
Senator Samuel A. Ettleson, chairman of the special senate committee to investigate charges against the Illinois Senatorial vice commission, said he will not set the first session time until consulting Senator Dailey of Peoria. He indicated the committee will meet in Chicago tomorrow.
A conference of foreign delegates assembling plans for the Ghent treaty centennial celebration heard Professor Hugo Munsterburg of Harvard warn that the event could become a demonstration against non English speaking nations.
Des Moines Iowa May 9 Walter Sargent of the University of Chicago urges a national design school to cut living costs by standardizing fashions. He cites American women chasing new styles as a major expense and proposes a movement to develop designs for clothing and home goods.
The U S Public Health Service reports that early results from Friedmann anti tuberculosis serum offer little justification for public confidence. Dr John F Anderson notes publicity harms patient trust in established treatments and may hinder disease control while the investigation finds the Friedmann bacillus to be a distinct acid fast organism with no further proven progress.
Washington, May 9. Administration sources reject threats by American manufacturers to close factories over low tariffs. The commerce department will investigate production costs living conditions and profits abroad to counter claims that tariffs force wage cuts or plant shutdowns. Secretary Redfield and President Wilson authorize wide inquiries to deter anti democratic campaign tactics.
Paris dispatch reports a fire in Scutari during Montenegrin evacuation as international fleet admirals prepare to take possession of the city. The incident follows ongoing efforts to secure control of the besieged area amid shifting alliances and military movements.
Madison May 9 Con gressmen James Manahan James A Frear and J L Lenroot named as speakers at the Republican state banquet with S H Cady of Green Bay to preside. The event aims to launch a La Follette 1916 presidential nomination boom next week.
Wisconsin governor accuses organizers of insincerity and factionalism over a proposed Republican harmony banquet in Madison. State chairman George E. Scott says the event is open to all Republicans and that invitations were extended to state officers, with most accepting except the governor. The banquet site was moved to the main gym as interest grows and the state central committee plans to meet on the day of the event.
A man reports a robbery near a billboard by the Hirschheimer plant at about 9 40 p m. He says a stranger jumped out and forced him to the ground then searched him taking four dollars and forty cents. Police searched the area until 3 a m but found no suspect or Williams suitcase.
Madison May 9 Assemblyman Carl Hanson of Manitowoc storms out declaring he will never return after the legislature votes to appropriate 10 000 for a vice commission inquiry. He denounces the Linley bill as foolish and infamously disgraceful to Wisconsin.
The common council will meet in regular session to handle routine monthly business and hear committee reports.
Police in Chicago rescued 18 year old Violet Schifiano from three men who forced her into a taxicab. Anthony Moola was captured after she fought to escape. Driver Harry Peabody and the second felon fled. Peabody was later released while Moola remained in custody.
The Iris a large steamboat brought down a barge load of lumber from Winona to the city this morning and returned upstream this afternoon.
Madison reports a May 14 banquet in Wisconsin intended to begin a state campaign for Robert M. La Follette’s presidential nomination in 1916. An unidentified Wisconsin party insider said speakers would include a top national associate and a move toward statewide unity will be planned. He denied any La Follette McGovern feud involvement.
The governor's position will not affect banquet plans and McGovern bull moosers are not expected to attend. The tone is described as calm and not bull moose, signaling a restrained event.
Past 24 hours in La Crosse shows high 60, low 40, and 0.04 inch precipitation. Forecasts call for generally fair conditions tonight through Saturday with continued cool air and frost at night across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with light showers in parts of Iowa. High pressure centered over Manitoba and North Dakota dominates, while a separate low over the Pacific coast and Rockies brings light rain to those areas.
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