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May 8, 1909
The Roswell Daily Record
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
In the U.S. Senate on May 8, Senator Bristow opposed raising the tariff on lead from 1.5 to 2.125 cents per pound, arguing it matched the old Dingley rate and the House had wisely reduced it. Senator Aldrich insisted the Senate should act justly regardless of the House.
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Washington May 8.—Soon as the tariff bill was taken up in the senate today, Senator Bristow opposed an increase on lead from one and one-half cents per pound to two and one-eighth cents as provided in the new bill. He said the increased rate would make it equal to the Dingley rate. He held that the House had been judicious in its actions to reduce the rate. Senator Aldrich said it made no difference what the House did but that the senate should do justice. Bristow contended that the differential provided by the duty recommended by the committee on finance on pig lead is greater than the cost of smelting and is unwarranted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Tariff Bill
Senate Debate
Lead Duty
Dingley Rate
Bristow
Aldrich
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Bristow
Senator Aldrich
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Senator Bristow
Senator Aldrich
Location
Washington
Event Date
May 8
Story Details
Senator Bristow opposes Senate's proposed increase in lead tariff rate, citing equivalence to prior Dingley rate and House's judicious reduction; Aldrich asserts Senate must do justice independently; Bristow notes excessive differential over smelting costs.