Wheat price woes critics blame tariff protected trusts
A Chicago grain trade dispute argues railroads hold back wheat to raise prices after navigation closes. Farmers warn protectionism boosts costs while world prices push down profits, urging voters to question Republican tarifts and trust protection effects on agriculture.
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Chiccagy
Trunk Line
Buffalo
New York
Bosfax
Philadelphia
Star 1 Transportation
Armseciina
Russia
India
Shaw
Wilson
Bradstreet
Ems
Republican Extravagance and Tax Burden Debate
The letter argues federal taxes exceed 10 per capita with a family of five paying over $50 annually. It notes doubled expenditures in ten years and a proposed $80 million appropriation for 1907, urging end to extravagance. It also cites rail fare cuts to 2 cents per mile and Depew’s improved but damaged reputation.
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United States
Congress
City Gossip Sparks Fears of No Rescue
In a tense moment, Miss Vain voices fear that a rescue is unlikely while Mr. Saily assures there is no danger. The town watches as everyone discusses the incident and the chances of help.
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Mr. Saily
Miss Vain
Spoiled Baby Jokes From Grieving Grandparents
A humorous quip from the Philadelphia Press notes a baby spared from spoilage due to the grandparents being deceased, reflecting wry social humor about family roles and aging relatives. The line underscores stoic or darkly comic views on inheritance and modern parenting.
Captain of Liner Aod Naturedly Waiting for Moonrise
Sufferer laments and questions the moonrise in a quizzical scene about fate and timing aboard an unnamed liner, with mood of weariness and dry humor.
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Liner
Newlywed Jests About Truths And Tales
A humorous exchange between a newlywed and Old Sport Pooh contrasts real events with stories never happened, illustrating light banter about honesty and imagination in marriage. The brief item captures a witty, period tone.
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Tatler
Father Ends Support Halting Writer’s Career
Philadelphia Press notes a struggling author faces a career halt after his father cuts off support. The piece frames the tension between money, writing, and family intervention, suggesting broader pressures on aspiring writers in urban life.
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Philadelphia Press
Republican Reformers Defeated by Trust Money in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts speech by Henry A. Blackwell rails at tariff coal, lumber and textile taxes as burdens on households and argues monopolies and trust profits drive price rises. It claims Lodge’s Republican machine blocked Eugene N. Foss and tariff reform, forcing reformers to seek Democratic aid.
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Massachusetts
Henry A. Blackwell
Eugene N. Foss
Drapers and
Whitman
Iron and Steel Trust
Schwab
Senator Lodge
Roosevelt
Mr. Foss
Trust and Corporation Combine
Trusts and Corporations
Reform
Principles of a Democrat Emphasized in Political Creed
The speaker argues that principles guide both individuals and parties, listing core Democratic ideals such as press freedom conscience rights to jury trial habeas corpus civil supremacy separation of church and state low taxes tariffs for revenue only and labor rights as sacred and inalienable. He urges voters to elect honest able leaders to implement these aims.
Tariff War With Germany Threat Looms Over Exports
The piece argues the United States faces a tariff conflict with Germany. It warns that unless we lower barriers, Germany may retaliate with maximum tariffs, harming farmers and exporters and exposing protectionist policy.
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Germany
Pat
Congress
Prostate Treatment Claims to Cure Weakness Most Effectively
The article asserts that their method cures by restoring normal conditions and eliminating inflammation of the prostate. It claims other treatments fail by overstimulating nerves and emphasizes they treat more cases of weakness with perfect results.
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Depew
Hartford Times
Weather Forecast
Aberdeen
Home Office
Marion Street
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Wash
L. C. Durkee
Ingebrightsen
C Street
C. O. Floyd
Kershaw
S.C
Evans Drug Co
Herald Printery
Hayes & Hayes Bankers (Incorporated
WM. Zeigler
Jeff’s
William Zeigler
Wilson Bros. Navigation Co
Harbor Belle
Montesan
Cosmopoli
Hoquiam
Montesanc
Montesane Itport Ri
Westport
Herald
Gray’s Harbor
East Wishkah ST
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