Wilson Seeks Tariff Bill With Free Sugar And Wool
President Wilson commands the Senate to pass a tariff bill granting free raw wool and free sugar. Three Democratic senators from Louisiana and Kansas oppose the measure, threatening to block final passage unless sugar is restricted. Vice President Marshall would break the 48 to 48 tie to carry the bill, while Republicans concede defeat despite efforts to sway votes.
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United States Senate
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Thornton
Louisiana
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Kansas
Marshall
Senate
Ublican Party
Poindexter
Walsh
Montana
Ranesdell
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House Advances Income Tax Amid Tariff Debate
The House, dominated by Democrats, moved the Underwood tariff bill forward by approving the income tax feature after swift amendments. Republicans opposed many free-listed items and pushed for changes, but most amendments failed. Debates centered on tax fairness, with some claiming the rich dodge duties while others defend the tax as relief for the poor. The exemptions for the President and Supreme Court Justices drew attacks, but remained intact as the chamber adjourned after the initial passage.
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Tariff Commission
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Tennessee
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Mann
Taveniner
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Rockefeller
Carnegie
United States
Supreme Court
House May Take Vacation After Tariff Passes
A Washington dispatch reports Democrats plan to adjourn the House for at least a month after the Wilson Underwood tariff bill passes so lawmakers can take vacations while the Senate acts. The strategy depends on a concurrent resolution to extend adjournment beyond the three day limit. many members favor the idea as Majority Leader Underwood awaits President Wilson’s currency reform proposal and expected message this week.
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Congress to Ignore District Legislation Says Senator
Senator John Walter Smith, chairman of the District committee, said the current session would focus on tariff revision and yield little time for local matters. He noted no House committee is yet appointed, so the Senate committee would not take up pending District bills.
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Cabinet Split on May Half Holidays for Clerks
After a cabinet meeting, it was said there would be no half holidays on Saturdays in May. Some cabinet members favor the plan while others oppose it, signaling likely changes to clerk holiday schedules in June.
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U. S
Clerks' Pay Talks Open at White House
Representative James McCurley pressed the White House for a clerks issue as a compromise and final decision were promised within one or two weeks after his visit.
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James McCurley
White House
Delays in Wisconsin Popular Election Resolution
Wisconsin faces delays over the form of the popular election of senators resolution. The legislature adopted a related constitutional amendment, but the certified copy from the Secretary of State was not ratified. Senator La Follette has wired to have the proceeding reviewed as the legislature remains in session.
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la Follette
Cadets reviewed as dress parade praised by War secretary
Cadet Col Leonard leads eleven companies of the High School regiment in a dress parade reviewed on the White House ellipse by Secretary of War Garrison and staff. Officials and social leaders watched as the Marine Band led the march up Pennsylv ania avenue to the parade grounds amid cheers. Cadets executed drills with snap and discipline, earning praise for appearance and precision from educators and military observers alike.
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Chiefs Claim $800,000 Owed by Government
Four Sioux chiefs presented to Secretary McAdoo that the government owes $200,000 for lands. They seek immediate settlement, but payment must wait for decisions by Secretary Lane and the Indian commissioner.
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Civil Service Probe Moves Toward Stricter Laws
The Senate committee on civil service reached practical unanimity that civil service laws should be amended and administration enforced more rigidly. Smoot and Cummins urged strengthening laws to bar unqualified entrants and to promote merit, signaling a broad investigation of the service.
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Protest Demands Removal Over Slavery Claim in Philippines
Manuel Quezon resident commissioner files with Secretary Garrison protesting Secretary Worcester's assertion that slavery exists in the Philippines. Earnshaw joins, saying the Philippine commission bears responsibility for lax laws. Gov Forbes appears to defend Worcester, while Quezon calls for recall of all commission members from governor general down and removal from privilege.
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Manuel Quezon
The
Philippines
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Quezon
Philippine Assembly
Forbes
Bristol Adopts Commission Plan in May Vote
Bristol Tenn May 6 Bristol voters adopt the commission form of government and elect J H Fau celle a commission advocate as mayor over L H Garrison in a closely watched decision reflecting local politics and reform momentum.
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Bristol, Tenn
Tenn
J. H. Faucette
L. H. Garrison
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