Democratic Split Over Philippine Policy Shapes Graft of Debates
The article analyzes the rift among Republicans and Democrats over the Philippines policy. It argues extremists on both sides harm their parties while the mainstream aims for permanent retention or eventual independence. It notes Taft's stance versus the Democratic plan to first establish control, then a contestable path to a Philippine republic.
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Tillman
United States
Senator Money
Congress
Philippines
Taft
We Democrats
House Democrats
American Congress
Philippine Republic
Ivernor Taft
Senate
House
Attorney General Rules Pago-Pago Territory for Tax-Free Entry
Washington February 20 the secretary of the treasury received from the attorney general an opinion on whether merchandise shipped from Pago Pago Tuituila is entitled to free entry to the United States The attorney general holds that Tuituila is domestic territory and tariff laws applying to foreign goods do not apply to goods arriving from Pago Pago.
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Tuituila
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Pago-Pago
Tuitulia
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Reform in Consular Service Advocated by Business Delegation
A delegation of business men from New York Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland and other cities testified before the house committee on foreign affairs in Washington urging reform of the consular service and adoption of civil service methods for appointing and promoting consuls.
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Washington
Commerce and Boards of Trade
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cleveland
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Cuba Reciprocity Proposal Advances In Congress
Washington February 20 The Ways and Means Committee held a private three hour conference on Cuba reciprocity. Representative Long of Kansas introduced a plan authorizing a 49 percent reduction on all Cuban imports to the United States, matched by a 40 percent reduction on U.S. exports to Cuba once Cuba grants similar concessions. The move drew extended discussion with Payne and McCall showing support, and action on the proposal is anticipated as reflective of administration concessions.
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Washington
Repub- Mcan
Ways’ and Means Committee
Cuba
Conferenca
Mnemberg
Representative Long
Kansas
United States
Lone
Payne
McCall
Publishers Resolve Arbitration Pact At Convention
The American Newspaper Publishers Association met in New York for its sixteenth annual session and approved a five year arbitration pact with the International Typographical Union beginning May 1. The executive council’s prior consent stands, with formal approval pending. The group called on Congress to end duties on wood pulp and lumber and to lower used print paper duties. Charles H. Taylor of The Boston Globe was elected president and H H Cabanis of the Atlanta Journal named a director. The gathering closed with a banquet.
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H. H E. Cabaniss
Atlanta
New York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
International “Typographical Unon
Union
Forest
Congress
Charles H. Taylor
Boston Globe
H. H. Cabapiss
Atlanta Journal
Honors for Pickett Medal of Honor request
Representative Lamb of Virginia presented to the President a Virginia delegation request asking that Captain George B. Pickett be named for the Medal of Honor. Pickett, a regular army paymaster, led a detail carrying payroll to troops in the Philippines and fought off attackers as Filipinos attacked.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Lamb
Virginia
Vir
Ginia
Congress
George B. Pickett
Lst
Picketts
Philippines
Plekert
Children of the Revolution congress opens in Washington
The annual congress of the Children of the American Revolution convened in Washington with president George M. Steinberg reporting the society is in its infancy yet already numbers 5,100 members and should grow further.
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Washington
George M. Steinberg
Scottish Rite welcomes Palmer in Cincinnati convocation
At Cincinnati the Scottish Rite held a golden convocation with A lustrious H.8 Palmer of Milwaukee being received as grand commander of the northern jurisdiction. Brenton D. Babcock of Cleveland was named Deputy for Ohio and other officers were presented during the ceremony.
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Ohio
Alustrious H
Palmer
Milwaukee
United States
Mlustrious
Brenton D. Babcock
Cleveland
Onlo
United States Court of Appeals
St. Louis
United States Court of Appeals of
Indian Territory
Caldwell
Connorsvlle
James
Watson
Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Orphan Asylum
Acroga
Yerkes
Internal Revenue Department
Keppler
New York Exchange
L. C
Supreme Court
State Board of Equalization
Not Right Kind Of Christians Not Right Kind Of Christians
Senate hearings focus on the Philippine question. Senator Patterson blasts sectarianism, accusing the Philippine commission of enforcing sedition laws and delaying true constitutional limits. Minnesota Senator Nelson argues jury rights and governance by executive power, condemning tyranny as the nation weighs future policy in the islands. Governor Taft testifies on civilizing mission and persistence of U S rule.
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Washington
Senate
Patterson
Colorado
Philippine Committee
Philippine Commisseion
Congress
Taft
Philippines
Philippine Commission
United States
Spain
Islands
Philignites
Mr. Nelson
Minnesota
Northwest
Nelson
Philippine Islands
California
Sur McCumber
North Kimber
North Dakot
Savannah Delegation Seeks Subtreasury Details
The Savannah delegation led by Mayor Myers and leaders from the Savannah Clearing Association and Cotton Exchange visited Washington to press for a subtreasury. They heard inquiries on necessity and potential action, while Secretary Shaw showed interest. President nominates new postmasters in several states, Georgia included, amid broader federal appointments.
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Savannah
Myer
Mills B. Lane
Gavanian Clearing Association
J. P. Willams
Savannah Cotton Exchange
Paynes
Secretary of the Treasury
Agis Customan
Cla. 2
Shaw
Atlanta
Fort
Livi Iaten
Paralyzed Justice Gray Suffers Stroke Like Attack
Justice Horace Gray of the United States Supreme Court has suffered a sudden attack described as serious and paralyzing. Reports indicate the incident occurred in Washington with preliminary evaluations underway.
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Washington
Horace Gray
United States Supreme Court
Attack on Justice Gray Leaves Heir of 74 in Uncertain State
The report notes Justice Gray, aged 74, was attacked Tuesday night. His mind remains clear but he has lost muscular control in a part of his body. Family says the attack is not serious, though there is concern about his recovery given his age.
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Sis
Justice Gray
Pilots Form Protective Association in Pittsburg
A new organization named the Pilots Protective Association is forming to unite pilots on the Monongahela Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Incorporated in New Jersey with 125010 capital, it plans to transport build and operate vessels and collect tonnage from boat owners. Pilots will be stockholders receiving five shares worth 100 each, free of charge, with dividends expected after organization.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela
Ohio
Mississippi
Edward &. Granit
Milddienport
Pilots’ Protective Association
New Jersey
Grant
Pittsboro
Fredericksburg National Park Plan Backed by President
General Horatio C. King and Fredericksburg National Park Association members met with President Hoover at the White House to press turning the Fredericksburg battlefields into a major national park. Hoover voiced strong support, saying national ownership should cover the great historic battle fields. The association includes ex Union and ex Confederate officers who fought near Fredericksburg.
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Hoosevelt
Washington
Horatio C. King
General Angeles
Fredericksburg
National Park Association
White House
National Park
Indian Girls Ruined Debate at Federal Indian School
In Washington on February 20 lawmakers debated education policy for Indians. Proposals to defund the Carlisle school and allegations of debauchery at Mount Pleasant Michigan sparked sharp charges. Amendments failed as a closure adjourned discussions without action.
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Washington
House
Smith
Arizona
Carlisle
Fitzgerald
New York
Mount. Pleasant
Mich
Sherman
Inlan
Swithh
Carliste
San Carlos
Cannon
Illinois
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Lacey
Iowa
Ritesgerald
Morrell
Pennsylvania
Bell
Colorado
Grand Junction
Colo
Witzgerald
Mount Pleasant
Civil Service
Witzgérald
Indian Office
Domestic animals value tops 3.2 billion in census report
Census Bureau figures show U S domestic animals worth at least 3.2 billion. Farm and range stock exceed 93 percent of value with Texas and Iowa leading in livestock counts but Iowa holding higher average value per animal. Southern divisions show varied growth, horses and cattle prominent across regions.
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Census Bureau
Washington
United States
South Atlantic
North Central
South Central
Town
Texas
Iowa
Senator Ba con to offer amendment on Philippine tariff bill
Washington February 20 Senator Bacon gave notice of his intention to offer an amendment to the Philippine tariff bill declaring it the intent of the United States when order is restored in the Philippines to allow formation of a government for and by the Philippine people and to guarantee them the same liberty and independence pledged to Cuba.
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Georgia
Washington
Bacan
United States
Philippines
Creek Indians in Washington Arrive to Confer on Treaty
A delegation of four Creek Indians reached Washington to meet Chief Pleasant Porter and the interior secretary about a supplemental treaty under revision for submission. The discussions focus on allotment methods and enrollment details.
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Washington
Pleasant Porter
Secretary of the Interior
Department
Tragic double act ends in Philadelphia shooting
Miss Gertrude Gothie, 22, was shot dead by her lover George Sutton, 19, in West Philadelphia. Sutton then shot himself in the chest but survived, with hospital doctors predicting recovery. Sutton and his mother had visited the home after years of friendship blocked by religious and parental objections.
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Philadelphia
Gertrude Gothie
George Sutton
Sutton
Gertrude
Dying Man’s Death Linked to Chloroform Plot Evidence
Witness described a plan involving Patrick and Dr. Curry to use chloroform on Mr. Rice. The testimony recounts obtaining chloroform, oxalic acid, and mercurial pills, and a towel cone applied to Rice’s face to induce death. Patrick allegedly warned of deception and sought a death certificate.
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Dr. Curry
Patrick
Rica
Patricky
Mr. Rice
Jones
Sixth Avenue
Buck
Young Men's Christian Association
Fifty-seventh Street
Mrn
Hatrick
Texas
Captain Baker
Mr. Gire
sPatrick
Lees
Patel Rice
Ee Patrick
Mr. Rico
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