Payne Tariff Bill Passes House On Free List Provisions
Washington D C The Payne tariff bill drafted by Republican Ways and Means aides passed the House by 217 to 111 after a party line debate. The bill frees crude oil and its products from duties and abolishes a proposed countervailing duty on oil from certain countries. Several rate changes and amendments were adopted affecting lumber sugar tobacco and various manufactured goods.
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Committee On Ways and Means
House of Representatives
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Leger
South Carolina
Swith Scott
Kansas
Broussard
United States
Payme
Committee On
Guernsey
Briar
Briarwood
Tebacco
Government Act Description of Toy Materials and Ad Valorem Tax
The text lists materials for toys including rubber china porcelain and earthen wares with a 35 percent ad valorem tax and specifies only playthings for children qualify as toys. It notes removal of drawback provisions for live animals and states Packers cannot obtain drawback on exported meats.
Powder Plant Demolished in Wayne Blast
A massive explosion at the Wayne du Pont Powder Company plant eight miles west of Paterson kills Roome Marsh aged 38, injures William Crum 2, and leaves fifty others with minor injuries. Hundreds of buildings in a fifteen mile radius are damaged and property losses exceed $200,000 as shock rattles Singac Little Falls Caldwell Montclair and surrounding towns. The cause remains unknown though a foreign substance in the powder is suspected.
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Francis Marion Crawford Dies in Italy Ending Prolific Career
Noted American novelist Francis Marion Crawford died in Sorrento Italy after a long illness. He was born in Lucca on August 3 1854 to sculptor Thomas Crawford and Louisa Ward, and later shortened his name to F Marion Crawford while writing.
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Treasure found in Malden woman’s house after death
Police searched Mrs. Adelia Lombard’s Malden residence where she was found dead and recovered 16,156 in gold and silver coin bank notes stock certificates and bank credits along with 1,232 on her body totaling 17,388. Most treasure was hidden in old stockings. The city has supported her son Granville Lonhard who is ill at Princeton for over a year.
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Mass meeting objects to tariff on gloves hosiery and linen
A women’s meeting representing numerous clubs condemns the Payne bill's tariff on gloves hosiery and linen as inadequate. Talks include actions by Taft Reed and congressional discussions on tariff commissions and trade protections.
Business Outlook Shows Confidence Return Amid Modest Buoyancy
New York reports rising business confidence despite markets lacking buoyancy. Dan's Review notes optimism for the future, though current conditions remain unsatisfactory. Bank clearings up 60 percent over last year, railroads improving with March gross earnings up 10.5 percent, and widespread price and commodity listings across staples and agricultural goods.
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Full Train Crew Law Upheld By Indiana Supreme Court
Indiana Supreme Court rules the 1907 full train crew law constitutional and affirms against Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway for running a Richmond to Indianapolis fast mail with only four crew members. The statute requires five cars or more to have a flagman in addition to named operatives. Dr James W Hall of Oyster Bay dies on Long Island Rail Road electric train between East New York and Jamaica. Mexico finds rich placer fields in Sierra Blanca Oaxaca. Former Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock dies in Washington. Vice Chancellor Howell blocks strikers at Orange New Jersey from picketing or interferin with non union hatters.
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Philadelphia Woman Charged with Blackmail After Damages Suit
Wm Annear, sued for 50000 by Miss Lillian Durham, faced a warrant for blackmail. She posted 3000 bail for appearance before a magistrate.
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East Africa Tensions and World News Briefs
A patchwork of brief items reports Somali mullahs threatening trouble in East Africa and London officials guiding regional safety. Other notes include Caucasus Jews barred from health facilities and orchestras, French parliament inviting Turkish delegations, Colombia preparing a July national congress, and shifting political campaigns.
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China Demands Japanese Troops Leave Antung and Mukden Lines
China calls for the withdrawal of Japanese troops and police from the Antung and Mukden railway zones. The demand highlights regional tensions and control concerns near Manchuria.
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Mexican minister seeks bids for Mexico Russia rail link
The Mexican Minister to Russia asks the government to send a circular to Russian manufacturers inviting bids on a new railroad. The contract covers a line to connect Africa and Chile with La Paz, Bolivia, and was awarded to Sir John Fackgou Limited in London.
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