Defends tariff law with figures on imports from Europe
Senator Simmons, chair of the finance committee, argues that the Democratic tariff did not cause a broad import surge. He cites 187 to 1913 data and recent months showing imports from Great Britain and Europe fell or rose only in agricultural products, preserving prices and jobs while opposing Smoot’s claims.
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Senate
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Democratic Party
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Germany
France
Belgium
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Aenstor Smoot
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Bristow Leads Expense List In Kansas Primary
Bristow the Republican nominee spent 253.0 in federal expense and contribution accounts after Kansas primary filing. Former Senator Bourne contributed naval dollars while rival Curtis reported 1 946. Bear Murdock Brown Caster among donors in a busy spending tally.
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Kansas
Bristow
Jonathan Bourne
Charles Curtis
E. Bear
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Victor Murdock
State Progressive Committee
William P. Brown
Frank Caster
Senate Inches Toward Inaction On Treaties In Session
Congress debated executive sessions and the pace of action on treaties. Senator Weeks led a push against the administration while a Republican club opposed the Democratic plan, with adjournment set for tomorrow morning. Mil ler Minnesota introduced a probe of civil service violations in the Philippines. Bryan Washington sought details from Secretary Cass for Fred L Boalt’s Vera Cruz exclusion. House adjourned at noon.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Miller
Minnesota
Philippines
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Harrison
Bryan
Washington
Cassots
Fred L Boalt
Vera Cruz
House
Representative Miller Urges Inquiry Into Philippine Conditions
Minnesota congressman Clarence B Miller declares Gov Francis Burton Harrison’s Philippine administration demoralized civil service and dismissed Spanish American veterans. He asks a five member House committee to investigate and hints at a possible trip to the islands. Miller vows to bring facts to the House if his resolution is not adopted.
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New York
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Minnesota
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Harrison
Philippines
Gov. Harrison
Mier
Tammany
Senate and House Notes on Appointments and Parks
Senate Avance chair Simmons plans a subcommittee this week to weigh charges against Henry F. Keith nominee for collector of internal revenues for Brooklyn. Keith denies accepting funds in a political matter and seeks a hearing. A Lassen Volcano National Park bill was reported to create about 79 000 acres near Mount Lassen California. Foreign governments may join Riverside California celebrations of the Orange Industry founding in April. A canoe theft from Aqueduct Bridge was reported to police, with two young men accused of taking a 60 canoe from the boathouse on July 2.
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Senate Avance Committee
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Interna Revenus
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Keith
Long
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Mount Lassen
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Public Lands Committee
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House Foreign Affairs
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Aqueduct Bridge
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Nouthwest
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Gifford Pinchot Attacks Dam Bill As Water Power Fight Grows
Former Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot denounces the pending dam bill as Roosevelt and Taft policy reversed and warns it favors water power monopolies. Lawmakers debate site regulation allowing War Department oversight, with Underwood opposing and Lenroot arguing for enforcement. Pinchot labels administration support a rebuff to conservationists while predicting a pivotal vote tomorrow.
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Roosevelt
Taft
House
Sherley
War Department
Underwood
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Navy investigation backs Veeder reinstatement call
The House naval committee issued a favorable report urging reinstate Commodore T. E. De Witt Veeder, condemning the removal as illegal and a loss to service. It denounced the board for basing action on Veeder’s reputation and cited inferior records of other officers to justify the mistake.
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Keith will probate totals 2 million estate to widow and son
Pittsburgh July 21 a copy of the will of Benjamin F Keith broker Mass owner of theaters in many cities was admitted to probate here The will estimates total value around 2 000 000 Bequests include 500 000 to widow Ethel Keith Albee and 5 000 to John J Murdock New York 5 000 to Edward F Aluce revocation noted by codicil The son A Paul Keith named executor
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Pittsburgh
Benjamin F. Keith
Broker
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United States
Register of Wills
William Connor
Atlerheny County
Wthel Chase Beith
A. Paul Keith
Amont
Ethel Keith
Albee
New York
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