Lobby Exists in Washington Under New Kind Pressure
Special to The New York Times reports Chairman Overman backing a sweeping inquiry into organized lobbying in Washington. The probe targets sugar and wool tariffs first, then broad campaigns tied to liquor, labor, and Alaskan issues, with subpoenas issued for nearly all listed by President Wilson.
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New York Times
Washington
Overman
Wilson
Congress
Tee Aan and Liquor “‘Iobbies
Farmers’ Protective Organizations
Senate of House
New York Senators Testify on Tariff Lobbying Roles
Senators Root and O’Gorman of New York describe their contacts with citizens and industry reps during tariff deliberations. Root outlines stock holdings and farms, denies improper influence, and defends listening to constituents as part of public duty. O’Gorman says many interviews occurred, but he sees no lobby or lobbyists, keeping focus on policy arguments rather than special interests.
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Congress
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Florida
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Foster
Louisiana
Works
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Smelters Securities Company
Texas
Texas and Pacific Coal Company
New York
Root
National Lead Company
Smelter Securities Company
T York
D. Tuyman
Newark
Lirigham
Federal Milling Company
Lockport
N. Y
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Muc
Lingham
Tuymman
Calder
House of Representatives
Brooklyn
Harrison Osborne
Senator Reed
Osborne
Tariff Legislaon
Washington
New York State
O’gorman
Reed
Senate
O'Gorman
Demand for Interstate Inquiry on Illinois Railroads
Senator Kenyon of Iowa filed a resolution urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to disclose information on the purchase of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois by the St. Louis and San Francisco, and the ensuing receiverships of two lines. The measure seeks prompt investigation and production of facts, including stock price details and the deal timing.
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New York Times
Washington
Kenyon
Iowa
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Chicago & Tern Ilinois
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad
Unis
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Japanese envoy seeks Wilson on land law issue
Washington June 5 Viscount Chinda Japan's ambassador met President Wilson to discuss the California alien land law and the US reply. Cabinet will debate Japan's reply tomorrow as Bryan heads to Pittsburgh to speak at Guthrie banquet with Ambassadors Moore drafting the note.
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New York Times
Washington
Viscount Chinda
Wilson
California
Bryan
United States
White House
Japan
Pittsburgh
George W. Guthrie
John Bassett Moore
Dortment of State
Bankers urge tax changes proposed income tax amendments
The Investment Bankers Association of America through Robert R Reed filed a supplemental statement with the Finance Committee sub committee. It urges amendments to tax law including collecting tax on income from bearer bonds and removing ambiguities. It also seeks to allow business expense deductions for interest paid on banks warehouse receipts and other collateral. A third amendment would apply the exemption to family support and relate to dependent individuals.
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New York Times
Washington
Investment Bankers’ Association of America
Robert R. Reed
Finance Committee
Quinn Named Federal Shipping Commissioner for Port of New York
Patrick H. Quinn a Kings County Democratic leader in Brooklyn was appointed Federal Shipping Commissioner for the Port of New York. The post carries a $5 000 salary and takes effect July 1. The selection followed support from Senator O Gorman and Rep John J Fitzgerald and is tied to Quinn’s long service in county and city offices. He has served as Deputy Street Cleaning Commissioner Sheriff of Kings County and Finance Department auditor.
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New York Times
Washington
Patrick H. Quinn
Kings County
Port of
New York
O'Gorman
John J. Fitzgerald
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Brooklyn
John H. McCooey
Quinn
Democratic
Ireland
Finance Department
Mayor Gaynor Notes Limits on City Concert Funding
Mayor J Gaynor responds to Henrietta Spader about funding additional free classical concerts in New York parks. He cites lack of city funds and argues opera is beyond the city’s reach, suggesting discussion with the Park Commissioner but defers new music spending this season.
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Henrietta Spader
West Ninety-second Street
City of
New York
Rufus Choate
Senate
Greece
J. Gaynor
Henrietta Gehan
Deville Bank
Actious City
More Nations Back Bryan Peace Plan
Secretary Bryan announced that Germany Bolivia and Argentina had approved his proposal for universal peace and would seek tentative drafts of personal assurances aiding reach of the plan.
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Bryan
Shington
Germany
Bolivia
Argentina
Dynamite Trial Close As Breen Testimony Clouds Case
Boston June 5 All evidence in the Lawrence textile strike dynamite conspiracy case is in and the jury will be charged tomorrow Judge Crosby holds night session for closing arguments. William M Wood Frederick E Atteaux and Dennis J Collins face charges of planting explosives with Breen accusing $700 payment. defense calls Breen a perjurer while the prosecution defends him Chamber Antagonism marks the closing.
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William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Frederick E. Atteaux
Dennis J. Collins
Lawrence
Henry F. Hurlburt
Wood
Daniel C. Coakley
Atteaux
Breen
Nll
Coakley
Ernest W. Pittman
Pelletier
Crosby
Supreme Court to Hear Rumor of Influence in Foreclosure Case
Supreme Court Justice Peter A. Hendrick announced a hearing to probe rumors that a litigant in a foreclosure suit claimed unusual influence with the court. The anonymous tip involved a party identified as Dra ta Joeuphi. Gulls dene rose.
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Supreme Court
Peter A.’ Hendrick
Tobacco Tax Aimed at a Few Big Firms
A proposed special quarterly excise tax on tobacco products targets dominant firms. The plan, championed by Senator Hitchcock, would levy a graduated rate on manufacturers with large shares of output, affecting cigars cigarettes and snuff, and could raise up to $15 million yearly to hinder tobacco trusts.
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Internal Revenue
Hitchcock
Underwood
Salg
American Tobacco Company
I C & Myere
George W. Me Company
Y Wetyman & Bruton Co
Lorillard
Sabet
Tobacco Trust
Government control and tax aims spark heated debate in Senate
Senator Hitchcock cites proposed taxes on tobacco products and manufacturer exemptions, presenting tables with projected revenues. Figures name major firms such as American Tobacco Co and Liggett & Myers, outlining tobacco, cigars, snuff and cigarette tax implications.
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Hitchcock
American Tobacco Co
Liggett & Myers
Lorillard Co
Convicts Testify Before Grand Jury In Sing Sing Probe
Two convicts John M Griffith and Samuel Middleness, moved from Sing Sing to Great Meadow, were brought to Westchester County Jail on habeas corpus to testify before a Grand Jury investigating Sing Sing Prison. Dr Merenes, Sing Sing physician, also testified. Testimony held behind closed doors.
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New York Times
White Plains
N. Y
John M. Griffith
Brooklyn
Samuel Middleness
Manhattan
Bing Sing
Great Meadow
Westchester County
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