Tariff Hearing Debates High Earthenware Trade
Washington January hearing on Payne Aldrich tariff schedule reveals Chairman Underwood favoring more competitive rates for china earthenware and glassware. Importers argue prices would rise and plea for unchanged duties while manufacturers seek protection. Witnesses cite Belgian competition and wage concerns as factors in tariff debate.
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Washington
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
House
China
Payne-Aldrich
M. & Fitzcairn
New York City
Payne
Ofew York
Longworth
Unio
Piresirn
Ptreatrad
Pitcairn
New York
J. O. Neanan
Cleveland
Aun Association of
Window
National Window Glass Associa
Amens
Farm Produce by Mail How the Parcels Post Benefits Farmers
Rural residents gain door-to-door delivery of eggs, butter, cream and other goods under the parcels post. Ten-pound parcels within fifty miles cost 33 cents, with perishable labeling and secure wrapping. The plan aims to cut middleman costs, boost mixed farming, and let farmers sell directly to city households, expanding small farms and steady cash income.
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Ity
Hoon Ta
Ely
Post Office
United States
Agricultural Society Formed in Tift County
Tifton Ga January 3 Special. Tift County Agricultural society formed to raise 1000 for farm demonstration work in the county in conjunction with 1000 from the Chicago farm improvement committee and 1900 from the national department of agriculture. Total 3000 to be spent in two years. Professor J Hart elected president and E Oakman Hood secretary. Executive committee named to secure pledges.
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Tifton
J. ¥. Hart
Second District Agricultural School
Agricultural Secretyy
E. Oakman Hood
Engine rush saves baby after yard fire crash
A father rushed a burning infant from Inman yards to Grady Hospital in a switch engine after clothing caught fire from an open grate. The child, son of M. F. Flynn of the Western and Atlantic railway, died at the hospital as physicians reported no hope for recovery.
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Pryor Street Railroad
Inman Yards
Grady
Crag
M. F. Flynn
Western and Atlantic Railway
Juman
Fuil Staan
Tariff Debate Shapes American Glass and Camera Trade
Lawmakers hear testimony on tariffs affecting the photo supply chain and window glass. Eastman Kodak dominance is alleged to stifle competition, with witnesses arguing for or against duties on cameras lenses and asphalt. Representatives from Optical, Barber Asphalt, and Glass Bottle Blowers push for retained protections as iron and steel reviews continue.
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William
G &. Gennert
New York City
Fastman Kodak Company
W. Gennert
Eastman Company
Harrison
New York
Henry B. Graves
Geneva
Palmer
Graves
American Optical Company
Arthur W. Sewell
Philadelphia
Barber Asphalt Company
Dennis A. Hayes
Glass Bottle Blowers’ Association
Iron and Steel Industries
Box Lunches at Union Depot Now Main 2658
Old number changed to Atlanta 708. Lunches available to any part of city at all hours day and night.
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Union Depot
Atlanta
No 34000 Paid for Oil Letters
Chicago January 9 William W Winkfield a Standard Oil employee who helped outline the Archbold letters reaching Hearst today told how he joined the scheme He ridiculed the 34000 payment claim and introduced Frank Morell a office boy who with Charles Stump copied files in 1903 or 1904 Winkfield said Morell and Stump promised him a share if he kept quiet for lack of raise over seven years with Standard Oil he quipped the 34000 figure is a joke and he would not have received a third of that amount.
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Chicago
William W. Winkfield
Standard 6Il’ Company
Archbold
William Randolph Hearnt
Frank Morell
Oil
Winkfield
Morell
Charles Stump
Stump
F A. Dennison
Standard Oil Company
Heirs of Spreckels Fight Over Millions
The first circuit court reversed a California Supreme Court ruling, allowing John D. Spreckels and Adolph Spreckels to reopen the $9,187,612 Spreckels will case. Hawaiʻi property totals about $750,000, with broader estate values cited. the dispute centers on prior provision and distribution among heirs.
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Honolulu
Supreme Court of California
First Circuit Court of
United States
John D. Spreckels
San Francisco
Adolph
Spreckels
John D
Rudolph Spreckels
Superior Court
Mrs. Thaw Wins Suit In Federal Court
New York judgeess denied John B. Gleadon a fee request. Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw won $53,000 in counsel fees for defending her son Harry K. Thaw at his first murder trial. The federal court ordered a decision in Mrs. Thaw's favor with costs.
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Mrs. Thaw
New York
John B. Gleadon
Mary Copley Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Iis
Archduchess Renounces Rank to Wed Naval Officer
Vienna January 9 Archduchess Hisenore eldest daughter of Archduke Karl Stephan marries Austrian naval officer Lieutenant von Kloss renouncing all dignities and privileges connected with her birth in a rare royal wedding move.
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Vienna
Hisenore
Archduke Karl Stephan
von Kloss
Duchess Enters Agreement With Emperor and Parents
The phrase Hep rank appears. the routiiti duchess required consent from Emperor Joseph and her parents before proceeding. Underwood Typewriters available for rent from Underwood Office at 25 North Broad Street.
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Joseph
Underwood
North Broad Street
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Oscar Underwood
Maier & Berkele, Inc. Diamond Merchants
Whitehall St
Agricultural Society
Tift
Baby
Heirs OF
Speckels
Louis Asher
Peachtree
Sam
Norfolk
Peter Thompson
Tue Howe
Everwear
Eiseman Bros. Ane
Whitehall
John K. Gewinner
Johnson-Gewinner Co
Sary
Peachtree Street
Goon
Whitehall Streat
Rountree
Clyde
Central Bank & Trust Corporation
ASA G. Candler
Candier
Corner
Mitchell and
Forsyth Sts
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