Proceedings of Congress in Brief on April 10
On Saturday April 10 in Washington D C lawmakers debated census appointment rules under civil service regulation. Efforts led by Bailey to permit appointments by senators and representatives with examination earned little support. Votes shifted among Alexander and Humphrey but failed. Most of the day’s action focused on schedules including duties on lumber and barley. Amendments sought higher barley duties, one to raise the Payne bill rate to 25 cents a bushel, another to set a 10 percent ad valorem rate, but the overall outcome left the bill largely unchanged except for removing the lumber countervailing duty. The package retains free raw hides and imposes a $1 per thousand duty on sawed timber.
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Payne tariff bill passes House amid high excitement
Washington April 9 The Payne tariff bill clears the House after three weeks of debate with strong support and a failed attempt by Champ Clark to recommit. The bill increases duties on gloves and stockings and fails to place lumber on the free list as adjournment ends the session.
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Tariff bill changes cut mica duties and adjust other rates
The tariff bill revise mica duties replacing the old schedule with unmanufactured mica taxed at 20 percent ad valorem and 10 cents per pound for mica products. Steel ingots and related products see minor changes, boiler iron duties clarified, and a Clark substitute defeated. Tobacco and tire fabric levies set, long staple cotton duty adjusted, oil cloth and linoleum rate line fixed higher than the Dingley standard.
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Bad day for the Republican organization of the house
Washington reports a coalition of Republican insurgents and Democrats toppled the Ways and Means Committee. The bill allows a 1 cent ad valorem duty on crude oil and products, while other items see different outcomes. Barley debate dominated, with amendments from Miller Kanes Hyde and Alexander, and efforts to place barley on the free list.
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Supreme Court Rules Kentucky McChord Act Invalid
The US Supreme Court held the Kentucky railroad commission under the McChord act of March 1900 has no authority over general rate schedules on railroads within Kentucky. Justice Peckham wrote the opinion, and the decision questions the act's constitutionality.
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House sets vote on Payne tariff bill amid party splits
On April 5 the House scheduled a April 9 vote on the Payne tariff bill after the rules committee closed general debate. Louisiana members defected from their party, and Missouri’s Clark sought to read the bill paragraph by paragraph. Senator Cullom then offered a six year presidential term resolution before a brief adjournment.
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Senate to Hear Census Bill Debate Tomorrow
Washington April 7 The senate committee on census will hold a hearing tomorrow on the house census bill. President Black of the civil service commission will argue that employees under the measure should be chosen wholly by civil service examination. The bureau contends certain classes must be selected by proved ability.
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Oregon Federal Judge Nomination Shifts to State Appointee
Ex Senator Charles W. Fulton withdraws from the Oregon federal judgeship race created last session. The seat is now targeted for Judge 8. Bean of the Oregon Supreme Court, with the possibility that the President will appoint someone from outside the state.
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Diplomatic Tension Grows Over Emery Claim With Nicaragua
Washington reports indicate relations with Nicaragua are nearing a crisis due to President Zelaya's failure to adjust the Emery claim. The State Department's reticence signals a grave situation with little chance of settlement on Secretary Knox's proposal.
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Taft Offers Fulton China Envoy Post
President Taft has offered Charles W. Fulton former Oregon senator the position of envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to China. Fulton asked 10 days to consider, ending rumors of a federal judgeship.
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Taft Nominates Young and Sloan for Arizona posts
President Taft sent nominations to the Senate for Judge Richard E Sloan of Prescott as governor of Arizona succeeding Kibbey and A P Young of Prescott as secretary of Arizona. The terms follow expiration and are part of a broader cabinet move.
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States Asked to Refund Jackson Era Public Land Surplus
Representative Victor Murdock of Kansas introduced a bill urging the states to refund money Andrew Jackson distributed in 1836 when public land sale surpluses totaled 38 million dollars. The proposal seeks to reverse the prior distribution by requiring repayment to the federal treasury or state accounts.
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Hitchcock is Very Sick
Washington April 6 Ethan Allen Hitchcock former interior secretary lies critically ill at the home of his son in law Commander Lima U S N with fears for his recovery.
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Gale's Destructive Reach Across North America
Gale blew 50 to over 92 mph causing ships to seek relief offshore. Three barges and crews were reported off Rhode Island with many vessels disabled. Widespread destruction followed with unroofed houses in Ontario and a demolished Guelph schoolhouse injuring several. Rochester reported 58 mph winds and one death with three serious injuries at Wheel. Oil country near Pittsburgh lost over 2,000 derricks and damage to wells may exceed 100000 dollars. Houses barns and fences were wrecked nationwide.
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Modjeska Passes Away In Los Angeles
Madame Helena Modjeska renowned Polish tragedienne dies at 10 o'clock in Los Angeles Brights disease and heart trouble named as immediate cause. Count Bozenta and Ralph Modjeska with Dr J C Boyd present at her bedside after a month of illness. Body to lie in a Los Angeles vault before later burial in Cracow Poland.
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U S Probes Central American Dispatch Mutilation
Washington reports Nicaraguan mutilation of official dispatches and grave Central American tensions under study. Officials fear cipher agitation was deliberate and hint at possible active U S steps to end the conflict and demand lasting peace with Nicaragua. Moral suasion has failed to curb hostilities.
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Build Sanitarium at Once Chicago Municipal Plan
The Chicago city council votes 4 to 1 to establish a municipal tuberculosis sanitarium. Work aims for completion within a year from next fall with first tax levy next year. Plans call for locating the sanitarium outside the city and possibly starting work soon if borrowing is feasible.
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Irrigation Leaders Gather in Helena for Montana Meeting
Arthur Hooker secretary of the National Irrigations attends the Montana publicity meeting in Helena. He notes the irrigation group will hold a Spokane conference from August 9 to 14.
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Italia Dirigible Disaster Ends Trial at Schio
The Italia dirigible trial at Schio Italy on April 9 ended disastrously after a prolonged maneuver at 1200 feet when the balloon broke down and plunged. The aeronauta were not...
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