Trial by Jury questioned as Taft hints at limits
The piece argues against broad rights in trials, citing Secretary Taft at Yale and historical U.S. and Philippine cases. It contrasts debates on deficits and land grabs with calls to protect jury rights and warns against weakening civil liberties.
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Taft
Tne
Yale
Lodge
Islands
The
New York Tribune
the Tribune
United States Supreme Court
Manila
Justice Day
Philippines
Paris
Congress
Harlan, Peckham, Brewer
Fuller
Harlan
United States
Jefferson
George
Bids Sought to Paint and Paper Cosmopolis Town Hall
Sealed bids due September 20 1905 at 8 pm to Town Clerk W S McLavain Cosmopolis Washington for painting the exterior with two coats and woodwork upper floor one coat and upper walls papering all materials first quality and workmanlike supervision by building committee Specifications available on request The council reserves right to reject all bids Dated Cosmopolis Wash September 1905
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Cosmopolis
Cosmopolis, Wash
Itching Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles Remedy
Druggist refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case in 6 to 14 days. First application brings ease and rest. 50c. If unavailable send 50c in stamps to Paris Medicine Co, St. Louis, MO for postage prepaid delivery.
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Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce Special Meeting Tonight
Chamber of Commerce calls a special meeting in the city council chamber at 8 oclock with full attendance urged. Senators Piles and Ank eny are to be welcomed, along with discussion of the Neushkah road and the Bent Rung Ladder Co location.
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Chamber of Commerce
Piles
Ankeny
Neushkah Road
Great Northern Railway Files on Chehalis County Lands
Long report details filings covering 5031 acres in townships 22 range 7 and 8 west on the Wyncoche river headwaters Chehalis county within forest reserve but may be logged. Settlers claim prior encumbrances. railroad contests claims and government forest supervisor indicates challenges to homesteads due to timber and squatters rules. Mr Benton filed timely amendment at Olympia land office to conform to surveys before the three month deadline.
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Wyncoche
Olympia Land Office
Great Northern
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway Co
Wyncocie
Chehalis
St. Paul, Minneapoolia & Manitoba
North Dakota
Hill Road
Supreme Court of the United States
Sam J. J
Congress
Benton
Bryan Letter Urges International Board for Peace
A public letter from William J. Bryan to President Roosevelt congratulates him on brokering Russia and Japan's peace. Bryan proposes Congress authorize submission of unresolved international disputes to an impartial board for investigation and report to prevent war and reduce human loss. He argues such a board could avert war by addressing causes and preserving moral prestige.
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Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Iia
Mr. Bryan
Russia
Japan
Congress
W. J. Bryan
Pass system condemned as a political bribe across railways
The Kansas City Journal cites eastern railroad managers refusing free passes for congressmen supporting the Ed Townsend bill. Letters from railroad presidents argue passes are political favors, with jurors and judges risking disqualification when passes exist. Secretary Bonaparte is praised for linking passes to bribery, while other cabinet members lag. Also: Chehalis river bridge project advances with Northwest Bridge Co contract at $10,000. spans 230 feet, aiding farmers on north and south river banks.
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Kansas City Journal
Journal
Congress
Ilinois
Santa Fe Railroad
Ripley
Bonaparte
Mr. Roosevelt
Secretary Bonaparte
George B. Preston
W. E. Currier
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W. S. McLavauuin
Great Northern Railway
Chehalis County
Asa
Eastern Railway
Porter
Aberdeen
Geo. J. Wolff
Will Lanning
Dabney Block
GEO
Model Bakery
Candy Factory
G Street
Postoffice
Zelasko Furniture CO
L. J. Kolts
General House Furnishers
Ostermoor Mattresses
Wishkah Street
Aberdeen, Wash
Waltham and Elgin
Waltham Watch
Lars Shaker
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