Sugar lobby under Senate scrutiny in tariff probe
The Senate Investigating Committee pressed the sugar tariff issue, grilling Senator Ransdell and examining cane growers, refiners, and lobby literature. Witnesses linked to the sugar schedule debated whether a large fund and coordinated effort sought to influence tariff legislation, with testimony detailing figures, campaigns, and industry ties.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senate Investigating Committee
Wilson
Ranadell
Reed
Ransdell
Bern
Claus Spreckels
F.C. Lowry
Rana Mell
Louisi‘nna Cane Growers’ Association
Rammell
Nelson
Rakedell
Mamsitel
Money T Oxnird
Roman G. Palmer
Sidney M. Ualliow
A. J
Baldwin
N Pharr
Jules Burguleres
Charles Gegehaux
Jules Gedehaux
F. F Pickinson
Senatore Hees
O'Gorman
Lind
Forbeset
Senator Reveals Lobbyist Discussion on Tariff and Rice
In a Senate hearing a Bayou Meto writer warns a senator against voting to remove the rice duty. Witnesses describe pressure from farmers' unions and a broader probe into lobbyists tied to the Payne Aldrich tariff and wool bills. Additional names linked to past reciprocity and wool fights emerge as subpoenas test the scope.
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Fr. F. Milliken
Bayou Meto
RD Bowen
Texas
Farmers’ Union
Lane
Oregon
W Motilure
National Wool Growers’ Association
Haid
Senator Newlands
Nevada
Penrose
Payne-Aldrich
Senate
Wilson
William Trennet
New York
Otto Carmichael
Washington
GH Malone
Denver
G. Harold Powell
Francie Hamilton
Hartison Osborne
le Tass
A. A. Irving
William Marvin
William F. Fitzgerald
Overman
Senators Dared Riots Visit Coal Fields
Washington June 4 Senators on the West Virginia coal strike inquiry plan to visit Charleston to hear about a hundred witnesses. The panel will examine miners and operators amid ongoing unrest in Paint Creek and Cabin Creek. The committee apportions tasks among members to probe coercion, postal and immigration violations, and unlawful production control.
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Washington
West Virginia
Senate
Charleston
Paint Creek
Cabin Creek
Watts
T. Vinson
Hatfeld
Lemont Hollow
Ewanson
Hora
Carkee
Reette
Yen
United States
Unite States
Martine
Benator Shields
Co Hone
Wate
Benator
Kenyon
Budget system urged as budget committee plan grows
Washington June The Sherley budget bill gains momentum after a three hour Democratic caucus conference. A proposed budget committee would set aggregate annual appropriations for each panel and require caucus approval at session start. Extravagant spending would be curtailed early, while Senate amendment rights remain under debate.
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Washington
Sherley
Democratic Caucus Committee
Senate
Nations invited to Panama Pacific Exposition announced
Washington reports that twenty countries have accepted the invitation to participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition. Argentina Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile China Cuba Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador France Guatemala Hawaii Honduras Japan Mexico Netherlands Nicaragua Panama Portugal Salvador Uruguay Egypt Luxembourg Monaco Serbia Turkey declined. Romania asks for a year to decide. Germany and Great Britain delay pending tariff and space developments.
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Washington
Yun
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
China
Cuba
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
France
Guatemala
Honduras
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Panama
Portugal
Salvador
Uruguay
Aypt
Luxemburg
Monaco
Servis
Stum
Turkey
Romania
Germany
Great Britain
Party Split on Filipino Bill Sparks House Debate
Washington reports a split in Congress over the Jones Philippine Independence bill. Representative Jones plans a House Insular Affairs Committee meeting next week to consider the measure, with possible caucus action to move a report. Supporters argue independence reduces war risk with Japan, while opponents warn of potential peril to Filipinos and caution from cabinet members and lawmakers.
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Ribune Bureau
Washington
Jones
House Committee On Insular Affairs
House
Jonen
Wilson
Lewat
2D Congress
Stedfield
Islands
Japan
Philippines
United States
Kahn
California
Democratic Party
House Democrats
Representative Sheliey
Kentucky
Income Tax Clause Has a Fatal Defect
Washington June 4 The Senate faces amendments to the Underwood tariff related income tax provisions after a defect was found that could render the measures unconstitutional. The article outlines timing issues for 1988 income, life company tax disputes, and debates over exemptions for mutuals and policyholders, with officials arguing the tax would affect those earning substantial sums.
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Washington
Senate
Miret
Williams
Panton
W Steiner
Birmangum
Underwood
Warn and Means
Steiner
Cuba thanks for cordial reception in New York
June 4 dispatch from Senor Torriente secretary of Cuba’s state conveys gratitude for the reception given Cuban representatives at the dedication of the Maine Memorial Monument in New York City. He notes sincere thanks from the Cuban president, government, and people for the friendly reception of Cuban officials and army members at the event.
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Washington
Cuba
Maine Memorial Monument
New York City
Senor Torriente
Seretary
Coles
Republic
Maine
York
New York
Vice Report Blames Gaykor For Police Graft
A lengthy report criticizes police handling of vice and gambling, accusing officials of extortion, poor oversight, and weak discipline. It calls for administrative changes including more deputies, precincts, a secret service squad, and a central complaints bureau to curb graft.
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Ths
Police Amheimia
Com
Uite
Hhe
Charles Hecker
Rosenthal
Mary Goode
George A. Sip
Thomas J Dorian
Mary Coleman
Fox
Walsh
Whitman
Sweeney Ween
Focal
McReynolds weighs tobacco tax and trust dissolution
Washington reports Attorney General McReynolds asserting the dissolution of the American Tobacco Trust was flawed and weighing a graduated excise tax on tobacco manufacturers. He considers possible new antitrust actions and an inquiry into the decree, while discussing Standard Oil with aides and awaiting a Senate Finance Committee review.
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Washington
McReynolds
American Tobacco Company
Congress
Internal Revenue
Tobacco |O Trust
Standard Oil
Charles I. Morrison
Oliver Beagan
Acton
Department of Justice
United States Court
Wickersham
McReynolda
Dims
Wilken
Ani
Charman
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Meckternobis
Tre
Anandal
Manevers Corporation
Geevanue
Felix
H. Levy
McLavy
Lavy
Heavy Slump In London Stock Market Continues
June 6. A fresh heavy fall hit all leading sections of the London Stock Exchange with dealers selling as losses mount. The downturn has already caused the default of a respected firm and fears of further distress. A possible price recovery is noted before Tuesday settlement, but immediate prospects look bleak. Weakness stems from stringency in European money markets as Germany and France pull gold, with withdrawals from London rising and a rate cut unlikely.
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London
Stock Exchange
Actly
Tme
Germany
France
Weston Covers 32 Miles West of Goshen by Pedestrian
Edward Payson Weston, famed walker, arrived in Goshen after a 32 mile day from Suffern. He spoke to schoolchildren in Monroe and Goshen, rested several hours, and planned to continue to Middletown at 8 am. Weston’s condition remained strong despite prior travel delays and previous Goshen appearances.
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Goshen
Jane
Edward Payson Werton
New York
Minneapolis
Suffern
South Welds
Monroe
Weston
Pollen Scott
Middletown
Moss
Bowland
On Driving Park
Health Board to Investigate Friedmann Vaccine Controversy
Health officials weigh official inquiry into the Friedmann care matter as talks continue with the Eisner Friedmann camp. Dr Lederle’s position suggests the board’s vaccine injection ban already contains the needed directions, while attorney Arthur G Hays says a formal outline is sought for action.
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Health Department
Friedmann
Health Board
Eisner Friedmann
Lavderie
Erledmann
Arthur G. Hays
New York Newspaper Man Named State Official
Albany June 4 Attorney General Carmody announced the appointment of Edward Ro Anker an Albany newspaper man as land and tax clerk at a salary of 1.00 He succeeds Edward G Leggett of Albany who has been made the examiner
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Albany
Carmody
Edward Ro Anker
Albany Newsaper
Anker
Edward G Leggett
Johnson sentenced for Mann Act violation in Chicago
Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson received one year and one day in Joliet penitentiary and a $1000 fine for violating the Mann Act. He was given two weeks in which to file a writ of error, with bond set at $2000. Judge Carpenter noted the case’s aggravating factors and Johnson’s poor moral record, while Johnson pledged to appeal if the writ was denied.
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Chicago
Jack J
Joliet
Johnson
United States
Mareshila
Carpenter
Hnson
Niuh
Hay
Bridewell
Belle Schreiber
Pittsburgh
Chi Ko
Turbulent Wall Street Day Triggers Record Lows
A severe stock market tumble followed by rapid losses across rails and industrials. Reading, Union Pacific, and Northern Pacific hit fresh lows, Pennsylvania slid toward 1908–07 levels, while bonds like Baltimore & Ohio convertibles fell. London and European centers mirrored the pessimism as liquidity tightened. The Treasury Secretary's Wall Street visit sparked speculation but yielded no policy shift.
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Washington
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania
Baltmore & Ohio Convertibles
New Yor City
New Digs
St. Paul
London
Reading
Whs
American Brooklyn Union
Eticnete Aceus
Hocking Vales
Rah
Valley
Rick & Myers
National Biscuit HS
New York
Traki
Valean Detinning Weateen
Maryland
Engineer Warns Speedway Bulkhead Needs Repair
A government letter to Park Commissioner Stover from Col William Blick of the U S Army Engineers warns the Harlem River bulkhead near the Speedway is in danger and could disrupt navigation. The city must ensure the tow path remains open while funds for repairs are considered by the Board of Estimate.
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United States
181Xt Street
Stover
Willam L. Blick
U.S. A
Harlem
Board of Exfinite
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