Mills Tariff Bill Revisions Highlight Race to Pass
Washington dispatch details amendments by the Ways and Means Committee to the Mills tariff bill including an increase on ornamental earthenware to 45 percent ad valorem and revisions to iron and glove duties. The Aldrich bill is amended to let the treasury apply surplus to bond purchases or prepay debt, with changes to bond exchange terms and tax exemptions. Lard manufacturers’ testimony opens before the House Agriculture Committee noting leaf lard versus refined lard production by Squire & Co. and their distinct forms.
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Ates
Ives
Ecshal
Weding
Aldrich
Senate Committee On Finance
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
Shernan
Wastisarox
James Matthews
Squire & Co
Postoffice Expenditures Report Highlights Fiscal Adjustments
The sixth auditor's report for the quarter ending September 3, 1987 shows receipts of 212,071.17 and expenditures of 4,505,518 with 161,674 charged to prior years. Deficiencies drop versus prior quarter, but Treasury estimates forecast a deficit unless expenses are cut, prompting proposed salary reductions across customs districts. Congress will be asked to fund services at current levels for the year, making any cuts temporary.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Treasury Department
Fairchild Line
Congress
Congress Debates Labor and Convict Labor Bills
In the Senate March sessions discussions focus on a national industrial exposition and pensions for disabled veterans. House debate centers on curbing convict labor in government work, protecting free labor, and restricting sales of goods produced by convict labor with penalties for violations. Committees push to establish a labor department and to authorize promotions for gallant service, while a morning hour resolution probes methods to curb protest and ensure efficient business termination.
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Waanisetos
United States
Hlatt
Wasuixerox
O'Neil
Missouri
Euloe
Tennesse
Cuingerss
O'Neill
Committee On Labor
Department of Labor
Arhole
Government House
Innea
Paluos House
Paluos House Eslendar
Abil Way
Arkansan
Rogers
Tim Chunie
Misawars
Pottarmilley Inn Inbear, With Jimtr Dillsur
Calvenlar
Otbie Rinewine Howe
Uae
Cag
New York
Metwa Teime
Balla
Mir
Eagle Pass
Texas
Reyes
Piedras Negras
Mexico
Congress
Fort Duncan
Anihates
Kentucky Treasurers Sudden Fall Rocked by Missing Funds
A Kentucky state treasurer named Tate faced accusations of mismanaging public funds totaling about 150,000 dollars. Reports describe him as central to a widening scandal, with his whereabouts unknown and investigations led by auditor Hewett. The saga involves the sinking fund, vast shortages, and inquiries into his travels and financial dealings amid calls for urgent accountability.
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Tate
Kentucky
Great Special Sale of Ladies Muslin Underwear
A notice announces a three day sale this Thursday through Saturday offering muslin underwear. It invites shoppers needing such apparel to visit the store for the savings.
Advertised Dress Goods and Hosiery at 6 to 25 Cents
An apparent one page ad lists textile goods and prices at a Philadelphia shop, including satteenes at 6 1 2 cents, ginghams at 9 cents, Irish linen at 16 cents, calico at 4 cents, lace scrim at 6 cents, and various hosiery and gloves. The ad then shifts to a March 20 Philadelphia liquor license court update and several short nation news items.
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Landsome
Bray
Lawlies Venetian Isle
Philadelpiua
Satcomkes
Abesance
Collision Between Trains Near Cisco Leaves Killed and Missing
A Central Pacific collision near Cisco, San Francisco, injures several and leaves four on the derailed freight trains either missing or buried. Engine John Pickens was killed instantly. Authorities report wreckage widespread as salvaging efforts begin. The painters strike in Chicago shows divergent counts with union claims of 1,300 quitting and nonunion estimates lower, unclear on duration.
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San Francisco
Central Pacific
Cisco
John Pickens
Government faults exposed in postal telegraph bill debate
The president denounces government frauds revealed by an examination, urging a bill to guard public lands and deny unlawful acquisitions. The House committee reports on postal telegraph reform, arguing government not to enter private business and to uphold fair compensation for carriers.
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Clardy
Crisp
House Committee
Bosino
Spooner
Rogan
Department of State
Graze
Mexico
Oliver Wood
United States
Franciso Bernal
Thomas B. Coney
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Main Street
the Globe
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Indiana
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Missouri Pacific
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Pittsburg Dispatch
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Ala
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Blue Creek
Curry
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Powell
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St. Louis
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William Stanley
Jown Matthews
Charley Graves
Bill Walker
John Matthews
Old Man Green
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Charley Simmons
Lorisville
Father Taate
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Tex
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