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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
2
The customs port of New York acted early to handle a flood of withdrawals from 48 bonded warehouses as the new tariff took effect. Over 70 million dollars in goods including cottons linens woolens furs silks nuts leather dried fruits and tobacco awaited release. Importers hoped to pull most of the stock onto the market at once.
London dispatch notes U S Congress passes the Underwood Simmons tariff bill. British papers hail a personal triumph for President Wilson and a shift toward freer trade, while editors call it a decisive move toward self government and economic sanity.
The first effect of the tariff law signed by President Wilson was a 15 man increase in the New York customs house clerical staff. The move anticipates one of the busiest days in the history of the facility.
Washington Oct 4. The Treasury will instruct collectors to tax imports from Germany Canada Mexico and other non treaty countries at the full Underwood tariff rate unless shipped in American registry vessels which grant a 5 percent remission. Prussia is exempt due to an old treaty while other German regions pay the higher charge. Canadian lake shipments follow the same rule with a 5 percent break for U S ships. Officials seek whether bonded goods in New York fall under the new tariff and anticipate urgent treaty re negotiations with affected nations. Russia must renegotiate a new treaty to regain favored Russian ship exports.
Washington Oct 4. Commissioner Osborn directs collectors to warn employers charged with the new income tax to withhold 1 percent at source and remit to the government. The provision takes effect November 1 and methods may vary by business. Licenses and regulations will be issued to enforce collection of foreign internal payments by coupons checks or bills of exchange.
Representative Underwood says consumers should not expect immediate reductions from the Underwood-Simmons tariff law. Merchants will sell off old stock at the old prices before new rates affect prices, with full effects on wool and sugar seen later. He spoke as he left for Atlantic City.
On October 4 in San Francisco it was noted the new tariff law would affect imports of Australian foodstuffs. Large quantities of Australian butter arrived and more is due, with meat prices also lower than domestic meat and imports set to rise.
Gloucester, Oct 4. Two fishing schooners arrived from the Grand Banks. Owners regret that skippers did not delay a day to avoid the new tariff. They paid duties on 650000 pounds of fish, amounting to about 5000 dollars.
In New York on October 4 manufacturers discussed reducing steel prices by 2 to 3 dollars per ton to counter lower duties in the new tariff schedule. Competition from German and British makers was cited as a driving factor behind the possible cut.
The annual grape usage in Spain for products other than wine is estimated at 276000 tons. About 77000 tons are turned into raisins and 28000 tons of these are exported to foreign countries.
All passengers from the Spokane were rescued by the La Touche and are aboard the freighter off Cape Lazo, with details to follow once the vessel reaches port. The Alki remains near the wreck as the Spokane, en route from Skagway, was beached near Seymour Narrows, a repeat incident after a prior 1911 beaching.
Indianapolis Oct 4 Members of the Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers International Union of America voted not to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor Announcement from headquarters William Dobson general secretary In a 83531 membership 20850 voted 7357 favored affiliation
The Rev. Ding Li Mei, renowned Chinese evangelist, reportedly maintains an enormous personal prayer list. Months ago he held over 1 262 names, illustrating the breadth of his spiritual outreach and daily devotional commitments.
A mob assaulted a building and blew in the door. The blast injured several inside and left Mr. Von Bran dis with injuries requiring crutches.
Washington reports from Oct 4 note Mexican elections three weeks away with fighting expanding around Guaymas and Torreon. Huerta’s military rule in Queretaro and killings of Constitutionalists prompt fears of forceful elections, while Cowdray and foreign ties draw attention amid railroad changes and British recognition. Francisco Escudero delays in Texas, likely arriving in Hermosillo en route to Carranza next week.
Francisco de la Barra, newly appointed Mexican minister to France, told President Poincare that Mexico will emerge strengthened from its civil war. He praised his government's pacification efforts and Mexico’s economic vitality and patriotism as guarantees of a hopeful outcome.
El Paso October 4. Military Governor Mercado of Chihuahua telegraphed Texas Governor Colquitt requesting the extradition of Braulio Hernandez held at Fort Bliss. Mercado accuses Hernandez of theft in Chihuahua.
The text notes a state government fund connection to a secretary of state under Governor Abram Gonzales. It mentions Hernandez being arrested by U S Army officials under Secretary of War Garrison's order for detaining those active in the Mexican trouble.
The TIinternational and Great Northern and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas have resumed full service and are running nearly on time. The Victoria division of the Sunset Route to San Antonio remains tied up, with a motor car sent to Lavernia. South of Pleasanton, track ballast requires time to settle before trains run again.
Dallas resident Robert L. Nyroth and many others, including D C Heath of St. Louis and Jerome F. May of New York, are listed among guests at hotels like the Menger and Crockett. Notables from Galveston to Indianapolis travel for meetings and events, staying at St. Anthony, Savoy, Gunter, Bowie, and Bexar with multiple registrations and arrivals noted.
San Antonio residents praise the HARLANDALE HOT SULPHUR WATER for curing and health benefits. The baths boast sanitary equipment, courteous staff, and growing daily patronage from locals who previously visited other springs. A free booklet explains medicinal properties and applications of the water. Take Harlendale car direct to bath house.
To Mr and Mrs Geo Foster Wulff a boy born October 1 214 Dashiell street To Mr and Mrs Rudolph Bender a boy born September 24 at Dr Kenneys Sanitarium To Mr and Mrs Sea Covy a girl born October 3 street
Burial permits issued for Mrs Swigand age 35 who died October 1 at Baylor Hospital and Carle M Anderson age 45 who died September 30 at 621 East Commerce Street. Meanwhile Charles Frederick Weissinger of Rochester New York postal office was seized by coworkers, bag strapped over head and mailed to his vacation destination.
The retirement from active service of Brigadier General Ralph W Hoyt, who served in San Antonio during the 1911 mobilization, is announced effective October 9. He commanded the Second Brigade and led the Department of Texas after succeeding Brig. Gen. Myers. Col. Charles J Bailey and Col. Eli D Hoyle are nominated for promotion to fill Hoyt and Maus positions.
In the Senate Banking and Currency Committee an effort to rush hearings on the currency bill fails as Shafroth presses for a next Saturday closing, with Republicans opposing. Aberdeen bankers warn the measure harms small banks and farmers, urging reconsideration of rediscount eligibility and national versus state charters. The panel may close hearings by October 16 and aims for a November report to the Senate.
Peru will allow religious tolerance for all sects after the chamber of deputies approved an amendment to Article 4 by 65 votes. The change, already passed by the senate, follows prior government approval of Protestant churches and mission schools despite earlier prohibitions.
Rio Grande reported receding at points west of Mission and the danger of overflow in upper valley passes. The stream remains bank-full in Brownsville as the crest approaches tonight. Levees are under constant watch and preemptive work from a week ago is helping prevent backwater reaching the Frisco yards.
President Wilson sent to the Senate postmaster nominations for Texas including Bishop C. H. Jones Brackenridge R. M. Stevenson Blessing J. H. Logan Donna T. W. Hooks Fort Stockton Elias Barry Naples J. C. Walker Palmer C. E. Culpepper Somerville E. G. Langhammer.
Cameron county deputy sheriff Encarnacion Cuellar was wounded by a pistol shot in a restaurant on the city outskirts. The wound through the right hip is not serious. City policeman Carlos Garcia was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Saldana.
W Mart Magee was found not guilty in the January 21 Fort Worth murder case of Arch Lawhorn after a twenty hour jury deliberation. The defense hinged on the unwritten law.
Mayor Brown and city council resumed negotiations on the 3.45 million bond sale. bidders explained proposals as council plans two standards: a San Antonio depository arrangement with 1.4% interest on deposits and a straight sale with broker commissions.
Col Roosevelt sails from New York on a lengthy journey addressing his Progressive movement. He praises supporters, insists the fight has only begun, and vows to uphold principles amid shifting party loyalties. Gifford Pinchot, Senator Beveridge, and William Jennings Bryan are among speakers at the event in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding remarks.
M. Schamet Roy of Versailles turns 107 on August 26. He is the son of a grenadier of Napoleon's guard and recalls seeing the emperor once at Versailles.
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