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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
7
Congress in session on Saturday devoted time to speeches as the lumber schedule dominated debate. The Senate considered duties on lime fluor spar and feldspar and discussed a plan for gradual customs reductions to boost revenue while a federal income tax faced constitutional questions. Aldrich signaled a vote date for the bill as Sutherland warned against the income tax.
The senate today focused on three tariff items after finance committee revisions on white lead and cottonseed oil. Tillman advised Aldrich as the committee secured gains, and Aldrich signaled plans to push the bill through with round-the-clock sessions until a vote.
The tariff discussion closes with sections of the metal schedule agreed. Georgia’s Clay urged a small sugar differential for consumers. Lace machines face 45 percent ad valorem duty. free status ended. McLaurin’s free list for gee machines typewriters and presses rejected 23 to 53. La Follette aligns with Democrats. Newlands’ sewing machine cut blocked 29 to 48 with several cross-party votes.
Washington May 18 The senate passed several important committee amendments to the tariff bill after long debate. The Dingley rate on razors was restored by rejection of Stone’s amendment. Rates on table and butcher knives tumbled about 30 percent while needles rose to 1.25 per thousand plus 26 percent ad valorem. Gallinger argued foreign needles were undercutting American goods. The house duty on steel plates rose 6 percent and wood screws saw increases. Committee rates on umbrella ribs and stretchers faced Dolliver’s objection, but the committee amendments were sustained.
A comprehensive survey of the income tax by Sutherland of Utah and an extended speech by Depew in support of the pending tariff bill consumed most of today’s senate session.
President Taft selected Walter E. Clark of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer and New York Sun bureau for an Alaska post. Governor W. Boggatt resigned to focus on Alaska business interests, with the change taking effect October 1 after notification to the President following March 4.
Special Director John A. Fox of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress and Dr. N. G. Blalock plan a Washington state tour to persuade business leaders and commercial bodies to back a comprehensive waterway development plan now spreading from the East and South to the Pacific coast.
Spokane road rates move toward a rehearing after the Spokane jobbers file a supplemental petition disapproving filed rates. Railways plan to petition for a full rehearing on all questions, while the schedule may become effective pending the commission’s reopening decision.
In Grand Junction on May 21 3000 sheep owned by S A Taylor and R A Tawney were killed after cowboys attacked sheepmen near Atchee Colorado. Sheep were tied to trees and wires cut. two sheepmen were injured before liberation. Warrants issued for 16 raiders and a mass meeting planned offering rewards for arrests.
On the urgent recommendation of a representative the soil surveys are ordered for Coos county Oregon this summer. Soil specialists will arrive in about a month and select the best localities to aid farmers in choosing crops and cultivation methods to maximize yields.
British consul Frederick I Bright reports two British mining and transportation companies held meetings at Huddersfield and announced a 15 million dollar plan to develop silver lead and copper mines in the Cascade mountains of Washington. They also expect to build 121 miles of railroad in the project. Company names not disclosed.
Washington reports a 60 percent jump in U S imports from France during February and March. The rise is attributed in part to higher duty rates on certain luxury goods, as noted by the Bureau of Statistics.
Washington May 19 President Taft pledged to discuss with his cabinet tomorrow the plan to start the day two hours earlier during summer time. The proposal aims to extend afternoon and evening recreation by turning clocks back two hours on May first and keeping the adjusted time until October first.
Washington May 21 The Interstate Commerce Commission stated railways may transport free the men and material of express companies and permit movement of packages between points on the same line without tariff references. This decision sets an express company exemption on railway routes.
The bureau of corporations released the first installment of its US tax findings focused on manufacturing mercantile and railway firms. Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith distributed the report detailing New England state results.
Washington May 22 A senator unnamed requests a meeting to study Walter E Clark's nomination as governor of Alaska. Friends fear the move may threaten his confirmation which had been expected to pass quickly.
Miss Helen Taft daughter of the president has accepted an invitation to unveil the monument at Gettysburg Pa in memory of the soldiers of the regular army who served in the Gettysburg campaign ceremony will take place May 31.
Brigadier General Charles T. Hodges, recently detached from the moment of the verges, will assume command of the Department of the Dakotas with headquarters at St Paul.
Great Northern railroad plans a branch from Wilson Creek to Connell joining the Northern Pacific and Oregon Railway & Navigation line. The route runs Crab Creek valley east of Moses Lake, crossing near Saddle Mountains, linking to Connell and the North Bank line near Pasco to provide a water grade for wheat trains from Grant and Douglas counties to Portland.
Reports from National banks dated April 28 1909 show loans and discounts up 434.764 million since May 14, 1908, while total resources rose 774.261 million. Government securities increased 111.255 million and bills payable and rediscounts fell 9.879 million in the period.
New York May 21 The annual report of the Anaconda Copper Mining company for the year ending December 31 last shows that during the first six months of 1908 the firm incurred a loss due to January and February shutdowns. The income for the year was 16,604,482, down 3,146,652 from 1907. They were 14,658,519, a decrease of 944,842.
Four hundred Salvation Army members attended a national gathering in Chicago on May 21. The session focused on organizational plans and outreach efforts across chapters.
The Fine Arts Palace will exhibit priceless paintings from the Corcoran and New York Art Museum along with loans from Paris and London. G L Berg, art director, has secured works from American and international galleries for Seattle's Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition. The fireproof Fine Arts Building cost over $200000 and will host a major international art display.
A detailed look at the Palace of Oriental Exhibits within the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition describes its twelve mammoth display building, its contrast with nearby Agricultural and Manufacturers halls, and its stunning Far Eastern art collection. The exhibit promises unique treasures never before leaving Asia with expert organizers ensuring a premier presentation surrounded by U S exhibits and international bands.
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