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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1914
Page
15
Collector Malone reports seven months under the 1915 tariff brought $112,228,681.90 in duties, versus $120,881,691.30 a year earlier, a $8,653,009.40 decrease. Entries rose 48,545 while total entries reached 597,568 versus 540,018. Cost of collection fell to $2,662,822 from $2,746,816. Employment declined slightly from 23254 to 119 fewer workers.
The Treasury explains Paragraphs 652 and 276 on free entry for original paintings sculptures and replicas. Copies must be by a professional sculptor in the same material and size to qualify as works of art, with certain exclusions for utility items and mechanical reproductions.
J S Bigger foreign manager of United States Express returns from Europe noting orders to close all European offices by June 30 and wind up foreign business two hundred workers to lose jobs. He says parcel post now operates at about 60 percent efficiency and will force other express firms to retire once 100 percent efficiency is reached.
The U S Court of Customs Appeals rules against relief for Gard ner Cornett of Vanceboro Maine in a mixed Canada U S importation error. Goods moved through Lowellton Maine and McAdam Nova Scotia with Canadian and American entries and duties assessed, despite claimed clerical error. Judge Le Vries permits no relief.
Mrs. C. C. Martin of the Woman's Improvement League sues Mrs. A. M. Geraty for 2400 damages alleging publication of a defamatory notice in a weekly paper. The quarrel stems from a dispute over their children and a private school incident in Asbury Park, to be heard in Freehold before Judge John Poster in the Common Pleas Court.
Consul E. Lt. Neville reports in Daily Consular and Trade Reports that European clothes are spreading in China. Chinese officials wear frock coats and evening dress on formal occasions, merchants keep foreign garments in reserve, and tailors are now found in any major city. Tailor numbers have risen sharply, with local tailors stating that their business has doubled in two years.
The April earnings summary lists rail revenues and expenses for the period, including freight and passenger income, transportation and non transportation totals, plus maintenance and operating costs. Net revenue and deficits are noted alongside mileage figures and totals for rail operations and auxiliary activities.
Arrival of buyers column lists numerous merchants and their wares across cities such as Atlanta Baltimore Boston Bridgeport Brockton Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit Indianapolis Kansas City Manchester N J Montgomery New Bedford Norfolk Pittsburgh Providence Reading Richmond Rochester Sandusky St Louis Washington Worcester with names like M Rich and Ros Co C Misch Rothschild Sloane and Kann Sons. Buyers may register by telephoning 1000 Bryant.
Report by John Dunlop notes the thrown silk market has quieted with some early shipments of organzine still arriving. Demand is not as keen as earlier in the month while prices remain stationary and concessions are offered for fall deliveries.
Salesmen needed for a well known line of voile waists priced 0 to 24 cents, covering Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia. Must have long territory experience and send a full information letter with address. Also offers coats for ladies and misses for immediate delivery at low prices. Two large buyers seek wash shirts for spot cash. Office space wanted downtown.
Irving T. Bush argues that prosperity pools attention on a single showman while downturns spotlight a single victim. He questions securities prices and corrective legislation, warning that a few dishonest financiers cannot redefine a large nation’s honest business.
Consul A W Weddell in Catania Eastern Sicily says the almond outlook is worse than thirty days ago as heavy fruit fall from sirocco and cold. Dry spells in some sections worsen conditions. Early rains could salvage a stand, but yield remains uncertain.
Conaul S. M. Taylor of Nottingham reports that retailers of boots and shoes have increased prices by up to sixpence per pair in the last three months, with heavier grades hit hardest. He cites rising raw material costs as the cause and notes small waste increases. Exports to the United States rise for leather while skins exports decline due to duty removals aiding British manufacturers.
The United States Chamber of Commerce plans to take a referenced role among its members in Interstate Trade Commission bill discussions. The annual convention of the Institute of Manufacturing will be held at the Waldorf- Astoria next Monday continuing into Tuesday with addresses, tours, and banquet. The National Piano Manufacturers Association meets Saturday at Hotel Astoria with morning sessions and a banquet. A public hearing will be held Wednesday at 3:30 in the Assembly Room on sidewalk obstructions. Merchants seek unity amid divergent views.
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