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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
3
Senate battle over lead tariff schedules widens rift between Republican leaders and Republican allies. Aldrich warns long process. allies threaten summer session to block rushed bills. May 3 hearing features Piles defending Dingley lumber duty and Borah arguing tax constitutionality.
The senate approved a 1.34 cent per pound duty on lead in lead ore matching the Dingley rate. Fifty-three senators supported the measure with all present Republicans and Louisiana Democrats Hughes and McEnery voting yes while 19 Democrats opposed. Clapp urged tariff reductions and Owen defended income tax constitutionality.
In Washington on May 6 the senate debate over the lead tariff schedule stalled with Bristow opposing hikes in paint and iron and steel duties. He warned of public action if the law fails to restrain monopolies and pressed for recognition before a vote could proceed before adjournment.
Washington May 65 The tariff bill reading resumes after a storm of criticism over amendments on lead ore and lead products. Bristow pushes to keep the house rate of 27 4 cents per pound against the committee 3 34 cents rate for orange mineral. Roll call began and the controversial rate passed 41 to 35 with tension rising as Heyburn protested.
Tuesday May 4 Washington senate session features Dolliver clashing with Aldrich over tariff bill methods. Borah argues the income tax before the Supreme Court, while Bradley urges extending protective policy to jute to secure Kentucky’s Republican future.
Sultan Mehemmed V received Taft’s greetings upon his accession. Ambassador Leishman at Constantinople reported the government is taking strong measures to suppress further disorders and punish those responsible for recent trouble.
Forester Gif ford Pinchot asked the Department of Justice to probe California nursery firms or halt circulation of material featuring his name and photo. He noted accompanying literature promotes eucalyptus growing and may imply government backing. Pinchot sought guidance from Associate Ford Price on the legal stance.
Pardon for Henry Meldrum former surveyor general of Oregon is sought by Oregon senators and supporters in Washington May 4 petitions report he served much of his sentence and that he acted without criminal intent, with alcohol cited as a cause.
In Washington on May 7 the April government report shows customs receipts at 28,031,600 and internal revenue at 18,935,896. This reflects a roughly 600,000 drop in customs and a 1,000,000 decline in internal revenue from March, with a monthly deficit near 3,000,000.
Over the past two days the House discussed session timing with little chance of adjournment before June 15 or July 1. The president favors an income tax only as a last resort with deficit remedies first to an inheritance tax then to a corporate tax under the new tariff act.
Secretary Meyer reported the 16 Atlantic fleet battleships traveling around the world were in excellent condition thanks to a repair ship aboard. He said the voyage cost only about 1.5 million dollars more than keeping them at home, with no extensive repairs needed afterward.
Secretary Ballinger announced withdrawals of 148000 acres in Burne district for Malheur project 22000 acres in The Dalles district for John Day project 10000 acres in Burna district for coal land and 62 acres in Lake View district for Deschutes project in Oregon as part of federal land use decisions.
The secretary of the interior withdrew about 28 040 acres from public entry under the reclamation act for the Crooked River project in The Dalles land district. Tracts already titled to private parties remain exempted from the withdrawal order.
The North Carolina and Montana, American armored cruisers from Guantánamo, left April 23 to rush to Alexandretta Turkey to protect Americans. They were 1,150 miles west of Gibraltar last night per a Navy department cablegram.
Pomologist George H. Powell of the Department of Agriculture will visit the Yakima Wenatchee and Puyallup valleys in July to instruct on cooling and packing fruits for shipment.
At the Seattle Athletic Club event the balcony railing failed near the marathon finish causing about 800 spectators to plunge to the floor. At least 50 are seriously hurt with potential fatalities. police, ambulances, and physicians rushed to aid the injured as crowds moved to hospitals.
Paris May 7 The P T T association has transformed into a union under 1884 law, gaining strike rights. Premier Clemenceau failed to receive postal workers demanding promised reforms, prompting fears of a national upheaval as reactionaries allegedly back agitation to restore a new regime.
Report from Stockton California on May 7 says reclamation district No. 17 cannot be saved after a levee break opposite Lathrop. Water from the San Joaquin river floods an area about 100 feet wide, threatening about 14,009 acres. Owners rush a dredger and steamer as losses mount, with potential $250,000 in crop value lost this year.
In Rome on May 7 Princess d Antoni argues that a proposed attempt to contact Mara via signaling is unlikely to succeed and would only prove Mars is inhabited. She endorses Spiritualism and urges controlled scientific experiments to find a reliable communication method with Mars.
Two Japanese naval officers Commander Yicchi Tomiyasu and Naval Expert Sanmatsu Kanaya arrive in Bakersfield with Yoshie Nakaya of Natsio & Company to inspect Kern County oil output. The visit is tied to potential adoption of California oil as fuel for the Japanese navy.
A commission assessing property at the Yildia palace reports discovery of bank notes totaling about 2.25 million dollars and a substantial jewelry cache. Hamid reportedly held over 5 million dollars on deposit at a foreign bank.
The scene centers a group of principal buildings around the Cascades and Geyser Basin at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. From the lower Geyser Basin side the Court of Honor shows the Palace of Manufactures, the Oriental and Hawaiian Buildings to the right, European Exhibits and Alaskan Buildings to the left, with the Central Government front unfinished as of April 15 and ten days needed to complete. Geyser Basin dominates the foreground with steps to the Cascades beyond.
The foreground shows a sloping bank planted with 300000 tufted pansies and 100000 rose bushes around the Cascades. The prominent Auditorium of reinforced concrete steel and brick sits on an eminence above the main entrance, serving as a university lecture room and gathering place.
An energetic note highlights investment potential across air related ventures. It outlines avenues in aviation technology, air transport services, and atmospheric innovations, inviting capital from diverse investors to capitalize on expanding air economy.
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