Senate tariff wrangle shifts to Philippine import rules
The story outlines senate debate over finance committee amendments to the tariff bill, including a proposal to double duties on wood pulp from log export nations and a split in the house ad valorem duty on cash registers. Discussion also touches Philippine article admissions and tobacco impacts in Connecticut.
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Senate
Eer Aldrich
Committee On Finance
Beveridge
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Washington
House
United States
Connecticut
Senate Adopts $4 A ton Print Paper Duty
The Senate today approved by 44 to 32 an amendment fixing a four dollar per ton duty on print paper replacing the House's two dollar rate. Other Wood Pulp and Print Paper amendments await action when the session adjourned. Bailey income tax amendment remains pending until a further agreement is reached.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
House
Aldrich
Nebraskan Defends Duty Increase on Print Paper
In a heated debate on paper duties Aldrich pushed an amendment raising the print paper tax from one-tenth to two-tenths of a cent per pound. He argues the move equates to about $4 per ton, while the Dingley law sets $6 a ton and the house later cuts to $2.
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Aldrich
Senate approves finance committee zinc and silk schedule changes
The Senate adopted the finance committee substitute for the zinc schedule with a graduated duty, and the silk schedule changes, after a day of debate. Republicans Root Borah Bristow Clapp Crawford and La Follette aligned with Democrats against the final adoption. Aldrich presented the substitute, and several minor committee amendments were also acted upon before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Root
Borah
Bristow
Clapp
Crawford
la Follette
Finance Committee
Aldrich
House
Senate Finance Debates Tobacco Tariff and Philippine Bonds
Washington reports vigorous attacks on the finance committee over tobacco policy and a push to loosen ties with the Philippines. Aldrich notes an amendment to cut free cigars and filler tobacco from the islands, and Borah proposes greater Philippine independence. Wood pulp and print paper duties discussed, pegged at four dollars a ton.
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Washington
Committee On Finance
Wisconsin
Aldrich
Bulkeley
Philippine Islands
Borah
Philippines
United States
Islands
Finance Committee
Vessels Detained by Revenue Cutter Service
Orders to detain the steamer Nanti Coke and the tug Pimlico were sent by the revenue cutter service. The Nanti Coke and tug were held at Frank and Norfolk respectively and reported in New York as bound for Maracaibo Venezuela. Authorities deny the action is for gobbling.
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Washington
Revenue Cutter Service
Pimlico
Frank
Norfolk
New York
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Tillman's Opposition Halts Devlin Nomination Move
Washington report says Senator Tillman is the only obstacle to nominating Robert T. Devlin for United States district attorney for the Northern District of California. Tillman wants fuller action on the Perrin case, but the judiciary subcommittee believes Devlin cannot substantiate subornation of perjury. Nomination likely to be reported favorably Monday.
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Tillman
Washington
Robert T. Devlin
United States
California
Perrin
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Devlin
State department guides Hankow-Sze railroad loan talks
An official note from Washington on June 16 reports ongoing American participation discussions in the Hankow Sze railroad loan. It notes New York interests and the foreign loan, and expresses great interest and confidence in a satisfactory agreement between the American group and the Chinese project.
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Washington
New York
DOJ Dispatches Agents to Probe Sugar Refinery Pact
The Department of Justice assigns two agents to New York to probe the conditions of the recent compromise between the American Sugar Refining Co and the Pennsylvania Company. Investigators will examine alleged Sherman Act violations tied to the agreement.
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Washington
Department of Justice
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Pennsylvania Company
Spanish Minister to Leave for Europe
Washington June 15 Senor don Ramon Pina Spanish minister at Washington since 1906 has arranged a farewell audience with President Taft June 16 at 2 30 p m He will sail for Europe June 24 to assume his new duties as under secretary of foreign affairs His successor will arrive about July 15.
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Washington
Don Ramon Pina
Taft
Spain
Europe
Hearing on aluminum salts in foods set for July 6
The national board of food and drugs will hold a general hearing July 6 on the use of soda potash ammonia alum and other aluminum salts in foods. Both supporters and opponents of the practice will testify.
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Washington
National Board of Food and Drugs
New Sugar Case Documents Seized in Washington
Formal announcement from the Department of Justice states that numerous documents relating to dealings among Adolph Segal the Real Estate Trust company and the American Sugar Refining company have been obtained and are under examination. Attorney General Wickersham attends the case personally.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Adolph Segal
Real Estate Trust Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Wickersham
Bliss Named President of Army War College in Washington
Brigadier General Tasker H Bliss, recently detached from the Philippines command, was notified of his assignment to duty as president of the Army War College in Washington Barracks. He will succeed Brigadier General W G Witherspoon, who moves to serve as assistant chief of staff.
Pinchot Found Writing Roosevelt History With Garfield
Gifford Pinchot chief of the forestry service who disappeared from Washington has appeared at the Ohio home of ex Secretary Garfield. They are cooperating on a historical review of Roosevelt administration achievements for publication.
Portland Man Commissioner
Washington June 18. J B Jenkins of Oklahoma City brother of W H Jenkins of the Southern Part Portland is believed to succeed Francis E Leupp as commissioner of Indian affairs. Pacific Northwest delegations are understood to support him.
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Washington
Oklahoma City
Okla
W. H. Jenkins
Francis E. Leupp
Pacific Northwest
Lumber Production Slows Across United States
Washington reports June 15 that lumber production in the United States fell in the latest figures. Output declines reflect softer demand and seasonal factors across major mills.
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Washington
United States
Disagreement Leaves Calhoun Case Unresolved in San Francisco
June 21 report shows jurors unable to reach a verdict in the Calhoun case after a long deliberation. The court plans a new trial date, with attorneys to fix schedule, while Heney vows readiness to proceed. Calhoun issues a statement expressing disappointment over the jury’s failure to acquit.
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San Francisco
Heney
Wreck on South Shore Railway Kills Fifteen
In Chesterton Indiana last night a high speed collision on the South Shore Electric Railway near the west of the town left fifteen dead and twenty five injured. Rescuers fear more bodies buried in the debris as two wrecked cars pile up at the foot of a long hill. The westbound motorman died crushed between vestibules while the eastbound car’s operator halted to avoid a worse impact. Most passengers were returning from the Crown Point bicycle races.
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Chesterton
Ind
South Shore Electric Railway
Crown Point al Ile
Construction to Start on Deschutes Road in Portland
Bids for the Central Oregon road construction are expected within days as Harriman plans work soon barring delays. The main hurdle lies in adjusting right of way with water companies along the river. The railroad has secured rights of way for about 70 percent of the 120 miles to the arenas, with condemnation proceedings possible for the remaining distance.
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Portland
Central Oregon
Harriman
Wew
Cmuies River
Arenas
Lomage Road
Sana
Celebrate Poltava Fight Bicentennial Pageant Planned
In St. Petersburg on June 21 authorities announce a four day Poltava bicentennial celebration with a patriotic military pageant. Battle painter I Mazurovsky and Count Mouravieff will prepare scenes reenacting the 200 year old battle with troops representing the Swedish army. The finale borrows Kotchubey's painting.
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St. Petersburg
I. Mazurovsky
Count Mouravieff
Kotchubey
Gold Output Seen High in Fairbanks Region This Year
A Seattle bank reports gold diggings near Fairbanks Alaska will yield about 12 million dollars this year and the bank expects to handle roughly 6.5 million. Favorable weather water supply and rich quartz ledges support the strong placer gold development just beginning.
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Seattle
Fairbanks
Alaska
Sappho cruiser sails after collision near Dungeness
London June 21 The British cruiser Sappho reported last night in a collision off Dungeness cleared the harbor this morning with a number of officials in attendance. Beaching attempts were being made on the damaged vessel.
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London
Sappho
Dungeness
Exposition Structures and Fine Arts Collection at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo
Yukon Avenue leads to the Court of Honor at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The Palace of Fine Arts houses a premier art collection from Britain France Italy Germany and America plus Japanese and Chinese works. Insurance totals 1 225 000 with Lloyds. The building is fireproof reinforced concrete and brick and will become a University of Washington School of Chemistry after the fair.
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Cascades
Palace of Agriculture
Palace of Fine Arts
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Thern States of America
Japan
China
Lloyds
University of Washington
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