Congress Proceedings On Philippine Tariff And Civil Service Tests
Washington reports a four hour session on the Philippine tariff bill and Porto Rican budget with minor opposition. House votes 178 to 161 to disagree with Senate amendments and prepare for a conference. Officials expect possible completion in ten days and Taft may join discussions. Civil service examinations set in Northwest cities with dates in September and October across Washington Idaho and nearby towns.
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Tariff Bill Passes Senate with Amendments and Conference Plan
The tariff bill passed the Senate 45 to 34 after 11 pm with 10 Republicans siding with Democrats and one Democrat voting yes. Senate amendments numbered about 840, complicating House enrollment. No delay expected in sending the measure to conference. the House will meet daily as its members prepare to respond. Dalzell is expected to propose disagreeing to Senate amendments en bloc to trigger a conference.
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Senate adjourns as tariff bill vote eyed for 4 pm
Washington reports the senate, after a general understanding, planned to take the final vote on the tariff bill by 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and adjourned at 7 this evening. The day focused on income tax versus corporation tax with the latter secure in the bill after a 48 to 7 defeat of the income tax proposal.
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Senate finance panel sparks row over tobacco tax plan
Washington reports that the Republican majority on the Senate Finance Committee alleged the tobacco tax schedule was recommended before minority review. Senator Aldrich backed down to allow minority input, with all non reserved sections moving en bloc and the tobacco amendment left for full Senate consideration.
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Senate Adopts Resolution on Income Tax Amendment
The senate votes unanimously to submit the income tax amendment to state legislatures. The tobacco schedule slated for discussion next, with other details to follow. Debate expected mainly over tobacco provisions before moving to conference.
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Senate
Ita Ion
Wrights Displease Army Officers in Aero Plane Trials
Washington July 8 signal officers flag irritation at Wright brothers aloofness in aero plane trials. Army officers urge congressional witnesses and insist the Rights may treat members more kindly, amid tense relations within the corps.
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Taft Opposed by Dairy Interests on New Tax Plan
President Taft favors Secretary McVeagh plan for a 2 cent per gallon internal revenue tax. Dairy leaders led by Representative Tawney oppose the scheme saying dairy interests may block any bill. McVeagh says he will not push the measure without broad agreement.
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Washington
Taft
Ry McVeagh
Census Bureau appoints new chief clerk and geographer
In Washington on July 6 Robert M. Pindell was named to be clerk of the census bureau, one of the government’s top positions. A. H. Baldwin will become clerk in place of William S. Rossiter, who resigned, following a conference between Secretary Nagel and Director Durand. Charles eins feo etha o census was appointed permanent geographer.
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Senate Finance Sees $20 Million Boost From Tobacco Tax Hikes
Proposed increases in internal revenue taxes on all manufactured tobacco sparked strong opposition in the senate finance committee. An estimate shows if consumption stays constant the higher taxes would yield about $20 million more in revenue than current collections.
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Navy plans Pacific fleet cruise in Asiatic waters
Tentative arrangements by the Navy department call for the first and second divisions of the Pacific fleet to cruise Asiatic and Philippine waters during autumn and winter. Rear Admiral Sebree will arrange details with ships likely leaving the Pacific coast in August and returning to the United States in March.
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McCleary Seen As Likely Mint Superintendent Nominee
Washington July 10 strong indications point to James T McCleary of Minnesota former congressman and assistant postmaster general as the next superintendent of the mint to replace Frank Leach who resigned to pursue a California business offer nomination expected before Congress adjourns
Cannon Leaves Vacancy as Cushman Death Shifts Tariff Focus
Washington reporters note that the vacancy caused by the death of Native Cushman will leave the tariff committee without further meetings this session. The panel will not reconvene until a tariff bill is drafted, and Republican control remains intact.
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Denatured Alcohol Rolls See Fewer Inspectors
Seventeen inspectors and four revenue agents on the denatured alcohol rolls have been dropped from duties as they are no longer needed. The aim to advance denatured alcohol use for small farm engines and automobiles did not meet expectations.
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Census Enumerators Debate White Hope in South
Washington July 6. Democrats urge Taft issue orders restricting census work to white enumerators south of the Mason and Dixon line amid fears of negroes entering white residents homes.
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Corporations Plan Fight Over Tax Bill Court Challenge
Washington July 10 confirmation of passage prompts many corporations to seek court tests of the new corporation tax law. Treasury department plans to defend the measure as the legal scrutiny begins.
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Treasury Department
Oregon and Washington Wheat Prospects Stretch to Record Yields
Oregon and Washington harvests show widespread gains with Sherman, Wasco, Umatilla and Whitman counties reporting strong yields. The state totals may approach 35 million bushels, aided by rains and acreage increases in Grant and Franklin counties, while Idaho and Nez Perce anticipate 6 to 6.5 million bushels.
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Save Trees From Flames In La Jolla Torrey Grove
A La Jolla Torrey pine grove near San Diego California faced a narrow fire escape today when a passerby spotted flames in the grove and reported the incident. Fire crews rushed to contain the blaze before it could spread through the unique stand.
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Poem Excerpt by Florence Earle Coates in Century
A poetic passage notes a singer who shared joy yet kept sadness private. He faced mounting dawn with radiant dreams and a fearless spirit. In dark days he did not repine, but fate overcame him despite a brave smile that framed disaster.
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Architect Clarence Hawes returns to town to open office
Clarence Hawes, freshly from college, returns home to Cushing and opens an architecture office. Despite slow local building, partners test his practicality with a hen house design and note his steady, businesslike approach.
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Mystery of a Mummy Found in Virginia Walls
A mummy said to be unearthed in a secret chamber within the Carlyle house in Alexandria Virginia causes local turmoil. The Rochester Post-Express reports a preserved body found in plaster stirring town interest and speculation.
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Mystery of Hollow Ash Funeral Plot Breaks With Vengeance
A narrator recalls Deakin Humper's funeral disrupted by Templars on a trip. Joe Fresh leads the procession as a train passes and a boastful V from his vest hints at a crossing boast. The crowd erupts, victims are scattered, and the speaker searches for a missing train piece bearing the V. Seber Galaxy Magazine notes candles versus gas illumination.
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