Senate tariff debates and free list votes summarized
The Senate failed to conclude debate on free agricultural implements. An amendment to place lumber on the free list was defeated 18 to 87, and other tariff changes were approved or rejected. A 5 cent per square yard duty was placed on tracing cloth, borate material duty rose to 2 cents per pound, and various fabric and chemical duties set. Wood pulp deemed free with potential 1/12 cent per pound duty upon presidential proclamation. The House freed hides, but failed to extend the duty to smaller hides. Lumber schedules and linoleum amendments proposed. Senate may not finish considering the bill before tomorrow. House actions included census related conference progress.
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Senate approves tax and tariff tweaks in nine hour session
Washington notes a long senate day ending at 7 pm with plans to tackle corporation and income tax amendments next. The body increased harness ad valorem duty to 5 percent over the house 35 percent and raised duties on scrap iron to 2.50 per ton. It added a quarter cent per pound on wire nails and boosted monazite sand rates by 4 to 6 cents per pound while switching files and rasps to specific duties.
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Senate Approves Higher Tariffs on Shoes Leather and Tobacco
The Senate, before adjournment at 7 PM, advanced tariff schedules with amendments raising duties on shoes from 15 to 20 percent ad valorem and on sole leather from 6 to 10 percent. An amendment boosting the tax on tobacco packages was also adopted as Veridge pressed for larger tobacco packages to reflect postwar price adjustments.
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Senate Dispatches Lumber Schedule and Cuts Duty Rates
In a brief session the Senate dismissed the lumber schedule and approved a reduced tariff on sawed lumber from 1.50 to 1.00 per thousand, a test vote seen as a Aldrich victory. A new coal schedule followed lowering bituminous coal rates from 67 to 60 cents per ton and removing the reciprocity clause.
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Senate approves 15 percent duty on hides
Washington date June 22 reports the senate adopted the finance committee amendment setting a 15 percent duty on hides after defeating several amendments. The vote stood 46 to 30.
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Rumor of Secretary Wilson Retirement Circulates
Washington reports rumors that James Wilson of Iowa the secretary of agriculture may retire at year end. No official announcement has been made but Charles E. Scott of Kansas is named as a serious candidate. Scott hails from Kansas second district and is in his fifth term in the house.
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Washington
James Wilson
Iowa
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Kansas
Scott
Klamath irrigation landowners must pay for water on roads
Representative Hawley was informed by Secretary Ballinger that settlers on the Klamath project whose lands include public roadways must pay for water used by the roads, with exceptions for lands crossed by railroads or large irrigation ditches. The secretary added that misalignment between government surveys and actual farm charts poses no serious problem.
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Hawley
Ballinger
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Figurehead to Salem Under Oregon Request
Representative Hawley urged the Navy to present the Oregon battleship figurehead to Oregon. He telegraphed Governor Benson to confirm if the state can cover transport costs to Salem and expects replies within days.
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Senator Dick Defends Hides Against Free Duty Claim
Washington June 23 Senator Dick of Ohio published a letter replying to manufacturers. He argues as a protectionist for consistency and all American industries including farms. He says calling hides raw materials to admit them duty free is silly and must be blocked.
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Ohio
Postmaster General Restores Blue Delivery Stamp
Postmaster General Hitchcock orders the return to the blue special delivery stamp featuring a boy on a bicycle. The green stamp was discontinued due to mixups with the 1 cent stamp causing letters to miss special delivery handling.
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No Action on Devlin San Francisco District Attorney
The sub committee examining the confirmation of Robert Develin as U S district attorney for San Francisco reported to the senate judiciary committee without recommendation. Chairman Senator Piles said the committee was not ready for action and wants further evidence before deciding.
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Ellis Recommends Edwin Short for Annapolis Midshipman
Ellis today recommended Edwin T. Short of Astoria as a midshipman at Annapolis Naval Academy with three alternates: Oliver B. Cardwell of Portland Henry N. Fowler of Portland and Hawley Bean of Pendleton.
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Census Jobs Open in Districts Awaiting Bill Action
Washington June 25 Neither Representative Hawley nor Representative Ellis have named candidates for census supervisor posts in their districts because no appointments will be made until the census bill is signed. Meantime applications are in.
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Austria Ousts Standard Oil Lane in Galicia Oil Fields
Vienna reports the imperial government blocked Standard Oil efforts to control Galician oil. The finance minister will build reservoirs and lease them to oilmen at low rents, nullifying rebates for the raw product and canceling the contract to sharpen competition and aid home refineries.
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Czar Gets Money After Prolonged Winnipeg Suit
In a long civil fight, the czar of sin and Ivan Kowréakoff settle for sale of property and merchandise. The proceeds will be divided between the czar and representatives of the Prosko wreakoffs after years of speculation about exile and flight from a provincial post in Trans Caucasia.
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Sutro Heirs Inherit After Will Overturned
San Francisco June 25 The California Supreme Court voided the Adolph Sutro will and ordered distribution of the Sutro estate valued in the millions. The Cliff House ranch and San Miguel Rancho along the coast were to be held in trust until the last surviving child died, then proceeds to charity. court ruled the sale proceeds were not named for distribution.
Unique Operation Possible at Billings If Arm Secured
A Billings hospital may perform an arm graft from a donor if a suitable victim arrives. J G Williamson was robbed in Park City and lost an arm when knocked near the tracks. County physician Miller says the graftable arm is in good condition and could be used if a dying patient offers a limb in time.
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Ex-state lands official in Colorado arrested for embezzlement
Mark Woodruff once Colorado’s state register of lands was arrested in Plattville on an indictment charging embezzlement of 15000 from school land sales. He was arraigned in district court, released on 2500 bond, and said he received no immunity while declining to discuss his whereabouts over the past two years, noting work at various newspapers.
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Denver
Mark Woodruff
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Heat Wave Grips New York City With Fatal Toll
In New York on June 25 the heat remained extreme with high humidity. The day’s high reached 89 degrees. Fifty persons were prostrated by the heat and six deaths were attributed to the heat. The prior day’s heat wave caused at least 12 deaths and many more prostrations.
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Palace of Fine Arts House Noted World Fair Collection
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition showcases a vast Palace of Fine Arts housing loaned works from Britain France Italy Germany and Eastern U S states plus major pieces from Japan and China. Insurance stands at 1 225 000 with Lloyds and the fireproof reinforced building will, after the fair, return to the University of Washington for use as a School of Chemistry.
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Pekin Bank Branch Opens Here
Pekin entered a new banking chapter as the Internation Banking tions in existence here since 1902 opened a Pekin branch today in June.
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Pekin
Internation Banking Tions
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