Taft urges tariff reform in Republican campaign speech
Congress, Beverly Mass August 2 President Taft’s keynote speech for the Congressional campaign cites support for the Taft Aldrich tariff with calls for targeted revision. He proposes separating schedules for scientific cost-based evaluation, limits on excessive profits, and a coalition of insurgents and regulars to unite in the drive. A letter to Alva McKinley clarifies publication timing and emphasizes unity ahead of the campaign.
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Beverly
Mass
Tariff Commission
Representa Alva McKinley
Trinala
Taft aims to put tariff on scientific basis with schedule refinements
President Taft backs Payne Aldrich tariff reforms and a tariff commission inquiry to revise individual schedules. He proposes rule amendments to limit debate and keep the act intact while pursuing a scientific approach to tariff structures. The tariff board will consolidate findings as the commission continues its inquiries.
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Toft
Regulara Tn
Aunother
Taft
Thie Wienth
Congress
House
Tart
Utle
Naurgente
Tafthan
Baen Interfstea
New Tariff Commission
Tarif Commission
Haa
H.C. Emery
Tariff Commission
Thea
Tariff Board
Beverly
Professor Winery
James B. Reynolds
Mortuary notices for Gertrude Fuller and William Knight Curtis
Two death notices from local records: Mrs Gertrude Fuller aged unknown died at 207 Mangum Street yesterday afternoon and is survived by her husband and three children. funeral arrangements to be announced. William Knight Curtis aged unknown died at 18 Woodward Avenue yesterday afternoon. survived by wife and one daughter Mrs C K Johoyen of Philadelphia VA. body sent to Greenberg Hond Bloomfield undertaking for arrangements before interment in Carrollton GA.
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Gertrude Fuller
Mangum Street
William Knight Curtis
Woodward Avenue
Fia
Mra C.K. Johoyen
Philadelphia
Greenberg. Hond & Bloomfield
Carrollton, Ga
Cholera Surges Across Italian Towns
In Trani and nearby cities during the last twenty four hours nine new cases and twelve deaths were reported in Trani Italy with eight cases and seven deaths in Barletta and Ave cases and two deaths in Margherita di Savoia. San Ferdinando saw three cases and one death while Trinitapoli reported four cases and three deaths.
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Italy
Trani
Barletta
Margherita di la Vola
San Ferdinando
Trinitapotl
Americans Are Released After Cuban Arrests
Washington reports five American citizens were released on bail after Minister Jackson in Havana investigated a complaint about arrests related to the sale of Pinas. He said a full report and interviews with Cuban officials are being sent to Washington by mail.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Jackson
Havana
Fire Chiefs Meet Opens International Association Convention
Syracuse hosts the thirty eighth annual convention as two hundred fifty chiefs from US cities Canada and even Honolulu gather. Milwaukee officers are endeavoring to secure the next convention site.
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Syracuse
Canada
Honolol
International Association of Fire Engineers
Milwaukee
Bumblebee Sting Fatal To Kendallville Farmer
Kendallville Indiana August 23 David O Hinkley a pioneer farmer died from bee stings after unearthing a bumblebee nest while plowing yesterday He was found lying in a furrow with his head and neck covered in stings
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Kendallville
Ind
David O. Hinkley
Here
Election Day in Atlanta Ten Wards Report
Voters in Atlanta faced a lively but orderly day as polls closed across ten wards. Reports show crowded lines, strong activity for governor candidates Joe Brown and Hoke Smith, and county race interest centered on congressman seats and the county commission.
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Atlanta
Smith
Brown
Atty
Schley Howard
Congers
Mangum
Sheriff
Joe Brown
Hoke Smith
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Edgewood Avenue
Livingston
Howard
Congress
Fifth Ward
Sherif
Waters
Wilby
County Commission
Yall
Meir
Clifford Anderson
Frank Wilby
Walker
Smith and Walker Governor Ballot Scratch At Polls
Signs at polls warned Hoke Smith supporters to scratch the ticket for governor. Reported ballots showed voters who began with Smith and crossed to Joe Brown then marked next items, effectively voting for Smith and Edward Walker for governor.
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Hoke Smith
Edd
Ward H. Walker
Sigma
Govanor
Praise and Confederate Generals in Living Memory
A essay urges praising others for better work, noting its power to motivate. The piece then lists General Marcus J. Wright’s notes on surviving Confederate generals from 1861 65, naming numerous officers and their career highlights, including Buckner, Lee, Lomax, Cabell, Cockrell, and others, with brief biographical details and posts.
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Marcus J. Wright
War Department
Lving
Tieutent
Elmon ——Beliver Buckner
Robert F. Hoke
G. W. Custis Lee
Lunsford L. Lomax
Camillus J. Pollignac
William J. Cabell
Francia M. Cockrell
William R. Cam Julius A. DeLagnel
Henry B. Davidson
Basil W. Duke
Clement A Evans
Samuel W. Ferguson
Daniel C. Goven
James M. Goggin
William W. Kirkland
Evander M' Law
Thomas M. Logan
Wilam Miller
John McCausland
Daniridge McRae
William McComb
John =. Moore
Patrick T. Moore
Francis T. Nicholle
Roger P. Simms
Richard Waterhouse
Buckner
Lee
Lomax
Cabell
Davidson
Ferguson
Sleholtz
Robertson
John C. Moore
West Point
Kentucky
Cavell
Necholis
Moore and Robertson
Dallas
Texas
Cockrell
United States
Missouri
Cox
Evane
Georgia
Logan
Confederaca
Confederata
Nicholls
Louisiana
Fireat
Pryor Wea
Supreme Court of New York
Georgia Gubernatorial Returns From Ninth Ward Polls
The report details polling in the Ninth and Tenth wards as Hoke Smith supporters celebrate early, with 720 votes in the Ninth by 6 pm and heavy morning voting. Voters scratched candidates, ward canvases note Smith, Bray, and Walker, while Smith leads in early tallies before late-day shifts create doubt.
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Smith
Brown
Bray
Walker
Howard
Mangum
Fragmentary verse prompt on scowls and smiting use
A fragmented odd verse questions the use of smiting versus scowling and growingl asks about timing and talking, comparing efforts to rocking a boat. It mentions fools and a rafting feet and hints at repetitive cycles without clear narrative or date.
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Friudy Prine
Phat
Beauty Bo
Second Ward
Marietta Street
Muse’s
South
City
Muse's
Muse
Theaser
Sypter
Mariatta Street
Seventh Ward
Anderson
Frank Wilby i
Wellville
Baiei Oes
Waeremall
Decatua
Charles Battell Loomis
Smith's Magazine
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Smyth
Polla
King
Mera
Taiwan
Seko Kaisha
Formosa
American Steel
America Locomotives
American Carn
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