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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1913
Page
11
Party leaders back a resolution delaying action until more representatives are present. They urge a three power disarmament agreement and hail the proposal as a significant step toward peace at the international level.
Representative Walter L Hensley of Missouri urged a universal naval holiday in the House to halt battleship construction for a year. Speakers cited United States leadership, possible trio of US Great Britain and Germany or US Great Britain and Russia, and hopes for a major step toward universal peace with no action taken yet.
New York district attorney asked Judge Malone to appoint a commission to examine Mrs. Von Claussen, who gained notoriety years ago after threatening to sue President Roosevelt. The move follows her arrival from Europe on a charge of threatening to shoot lawyer Charles Strauss. Malone signaled readiness to readmit the commission.
Otto Gris was held on $2000 bail on a charge of assault brought by Miss Elizabeth Crowley of Long Island City. The girl, who has only one arm, alleged Gris touched her ankle in a street car. Crowley slapped Gris in the face and several bystanders roughly handled him until patrolman Kaplan arrived to arrest him.
Senator J A O Gorman and his son in law Dudley Field Malone publicly part ways over the New York campaign. O Gorman endorses Judge McCall for mayor and condemns efforts to damage his record while Malone backs John Purroy Mitchel against Charles F Murphy, claiming to represent regular Democratic leaders and broad Democratic rank and file.
Fractional and garbled text outlines early 1913 income tax rules for individuals and corporations. It references exemptions, penalties for false returns, and withholding of 1 percent at the source starting today. Mentions Commissioner W. H. Osborn and 1913 collection timeline from March to December with various deductions and exemptions for certain salaries and state obligations.
At the National Association of Railway Commissioners annual convention the keynote urged immediate action to improve rail safety. Commissioners Kilpatrick and Sague argued for stricter safety devices, reduced train speeds, and human factors in operations. The meeting adjourned until next year after installing new officers, with committee appointments to be set later. A Florida Pullman tax challenge and a temporary halt on a 20 cent per 100 pounds freight increase were also noted.
Banks and other agencies expect to defer bond interest payments as the new income tax law sparks confusion. Regulations stir debate with widespread investor uncertainty, while Treasury officials push to interpret how to withhold taxes on salaries rents and corporate bond holders.
The decision held that exchanging mileage coupons for travel tickets before a journey is lawful under interstate rules. The commission ruled that a distinct coupon form was required for interstate transfers to tickets, and railroads could enforce this during travel within North Carolina.
Secretary McAdoo of the Treasury marked his fiftieth day yesterday with flowers filling his private room after a morning at home. He stayed at work to greet friends from official circles as his family celebrated. The event came as he recently became a grandfather through his daughter Mrs Cuartes Tabor Martin of Prescott, Arizona.
The article reports on President Wilson weighing continued suspension of the preferential clause or legislative action to alter the tariff law affecting American ships. Attorney General McReynolds sent opinion to Secretary McAdoo arguing the clause could reduce tariffs by about six percent, threatening revenue. Officials expect courts to decide the clause’s fate, with McAdoo briefing Senators Simmons Stoke and Smith on the political obstacles to repealing it. Contained are political endorsements and reactions from figureheads like Judge McCall and Senators, plus a snapshot of New York party alignment and endorsements for Metz Sears and allied Democratic candidates.
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