Free coal and hides tariff debate swirls in Congress
Rumors fill the House tariff committee room as advocates push to move from ad valorem to specific duties for coal, hides, and leather. Shoe maker Roh Long argues a 20 percent duty protects U.S. industry while opposing a tariff on free lint. lawmakers weigh Britain's example for patent goods and possible revenue-focused changes.
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Great Britain
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Ghana
Protest on Rates Prompts Statewide Meetings in California
San Francisco reports mass meetings across California to oppose a planned rise in transcontinental freight rates. An executive committee of organized railroad men appointed by state officials organizes rallies with 80,000 to 100,000 expected attendees. Speeches denounce the carriers and the $10 difference they claim between current fares and new charges.
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Dev
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Cork
Taft Denounces Maryland Amendment Denial of Black Voter Rights
Baltimore December 30 President elect Taft denounces the proposed Maryland constitutional amendment aimed at disfranchising Black voters. Taft cites the 14th and 15th amendments and condemns the measure as unjust while urging Republicans and Democrats opposed to discriminatory treatment. Collector Stone's inquiry prompted Taft to issue a explicit statement supporting equal rights.
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Witten
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Democrata
North Carolina
New York
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promise Against Disease
An advertisement urges constant vigilance against illness and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a preventative tonic. It claims the remedy strengthens the blood stomach liver and kidneys and can stop disease before it starts, urging immediate use if feeling unwell.
Appointed Officers Named by Potentate Greene
Potentate Lester H. Greene announces year end temple appointments including George E. Lumery as master, Charles J. Gibson as ceremonial master, Burt L. Stebbins as captain, Frank I. Blodale as architect, Elroy B. Whitaker as alchemist, Fred Gilwam as alchemist, Kean W. Edson as wardrober director, B. J. Post er as assistant musical director, John M. Allen as medical director, and William J. Tindall as assistant medical director with other staff named in Vermont towns Bar ere Barre Montpelier Montpelier Waterbury Center St Johnsbury.
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Waterbury Center
John M. Allen
St. Johnsbury
William J. Tindall
Montpelier
Biestiiclan
George Hf
Alinéa
Montpélier
Irving M. Frost
Martin J. McGowan
Barre
Frank M. Gona
Monty Tt
Richard J. Fits
Sai
Third Capitol Graft Bill Set For Trial Start
In Dauphin county court Judge Kankel fixed December 6 as the start date for the third trial stemming from the Capitol furnishings contracts scandal. The charge is conspiracy to defraud the state of 125,408 for desks. defendants include John H. Sanderson and J Huston with others like Trenminer Mathues Snyder and Sumaker. Most have been convicted or sentenced on a prior wooden furniture contract and are out on bond pending appeal.
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Harrisburg
Kankel
Dauphin County
John H. Sanderson
J Huston
Trenminer
W. L. Mathues
W. P. Snyder
J. M. Sumaker
Pounds
Mustonene
Scotty Enlists in Marines Near Cuba Aim
Scotty the waiter described as a mountaineer and wanderer seeks to enlist in the United States Marine Corps and go to Cuba to begin service. He visited the recruiting station at 200 Clark Street and spoke with Lieut James Meade after signing an application reportedly not binding him to enlist. Dwight F Griswold, once of Yale crew at New London, dies in San Francisco. Carloade machinery arriving at Bedford for attempt to raise the sunken cruiser Yanken in the harbor.
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Aling
Scotty
United States Marine Corps
Cuba
Clark Street
James Meade
Bedford
Mass
Mae
Yanken
Welcome Yankees in Venezelan waters signal cordial display
In Venezealan waters the arrival of American navy ships is greeted warmly by cordial demonstrations. Special commissioner WW J Buchanan travels to conduct negotiations following President Homes shift toward settling pending international questions. State department dispatches indicate official contact and concern.
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Ferling
Venezelan
WW. J. Buchanan
Doppe
Homes
State Department
Cncaen
Royals Aid Sicily Relief After Earthquake Devastation
Rome dispatch reports Pope initiates international Catholic relief to aid earthquake victims in Sicily and Calabria. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena pledge 2,000,000 lire, with Queen accompanying to front lines. U.S. Ambassador Grincom extends condolences as Roma crowds bid farewell.
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Sicily
Victor Emmanuel
Helena
King
Naples
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Deputien
Grincom
Thing
United States
San Frantinca
Americs
Italy
Mr. Griscon
Leo
Hoesh
Palermo
Etn Aed
Doetore
Barnes
Messina
Marguerita
Italian relief subscriptions opened in New York City
The Italian consulate general at 286 Lafayette Street the Italian Chamber of Commerce at 20 Broadway and the Italian Red Cross delegate at 40 Wall Street have opened subscriptions for the earthquake victims in Picily and Calabria. Funds will be sent to the Italian Red Cross in Rome. Progreso Titio Americano has started a subscription for immediate distribution in the affected regions. Caruso donated $2,000. Send offers to Pro New York 42 Duane Street.
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Picily
Calabria
Italy
Lafayette Street
New York City
Caruso
Dre
Count Massigna
Reasoransmitter
Duane Street
New [York
Earthquake fuels fears for New Haven man missing abroad
Arthur S Cheney of New Haven is named American consular representative at Moscow. No word since the Monday earthquake, causing his father Dr. Benjamin Hochetey to fear for his safety. The report notes Cheney holds the consular post and is believed to be in the affected area.
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New Haven
Coon
Arthur S Cheney
Moschie
Sieiy
Benjamin Hochetey
Night of horror in Messina told by survivor
A Messina survivor, arriving in Catania, recounted a terrifying night of the disaster. She described shattering bells and crockery, walls collapsing, rain pouring in torrents, and people in nightclothes crying for help as she tried to escape the wreckage.
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Messina
Catania
Winslows
Ae Reece
Catastrophic quake devastates cities in historic Sicily region
Eyewitness reminiscences describe a massive earthquake and fire that leveled towns like Messina and Calabria ports. Immense loss mounts as thousands perish or are injured across Durgo Gan Amalfi and other areas, with lasting fear and mass displacement.
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Calaein
Durgo Gan
Gabria
Dleaater
Amalfi
Calebrie
Calabria
Messina and Catania Population Figures From Earthquake News
Damaged text lists Messina about 100000 and Catania about 149000, with Riposto near Taormina over 74000. Other towns in Calabria and Sicily mentioned include Orlandina around 21000, Cosenza province seat around 21000, Palmi near Reggio about 10000, Giovanni about 12000, and nearby localities with populations in the thousands.
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Reggio
An Giovanni
Comenra
Messina A City of Disaster Across Centuries
Messina has endured repeated calamities over 2,700 years from pirate raids to invasions by Carthaginians and Normans. The text recalls episodes from ancient sieges, conquests, and rebuilding efforts, noting historical upheavals and temporary plague events without detailing fatalities.
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Troa
Samos
Miletus
Carthanes
Dionysiae
Syracuer
Apain
We Can Infix We Can Infix Service Ad Claims Fair Prices
An advertisement asserts skilled heat workmen ready to provide eminent service at fair prices. It promises not only repairs but also help with installing fixtures and replacing or altering sanitary systems and invites discussion to tailor solutions.
No Baseball War Discussed Amid Wartime Talk
Milwaukee visitor Mr. O'Brien arrives for today's annual meeting of the association. He notes wartime talk has cooled and expects no wrong turns in baseball policy. Main business includes electing a chairman and vice chairman. Indianapolis earns the pennant as the session closes.
Kelley asks to hold Dovey for years pay
Cincinnati December 30 Joseph Kelley former Boston manager appeals to the national commission over the two year contract. Kelley signed for two years but was released by President Dovey and Frank Bowerman named manager for 1909. Kelley seeks $5500 still due under the deal.
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National Commission On
Cincinnati
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National Commission
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Dovey
Frank Bowerman
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Kelles
Healing the Sick in the Churches tale in American Magazine
Health Services in the Churches by Ray Stannard Baker describes Emmanuel church in Poston hosting large Wednesday meetings, prayer, preaching, and social fellowship. The account notes hundreds attend, with cases of suffering sought relief, and doctors visiting to study the work, drawing inquiry from clergy and researchers.
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Emmanuel Church
Poston
Jomtt
Worcester
Christ
Pmihanve
Rhode Island
Boebal
Scotland
Pi Iece
McCombie
Notable Attendees Inspire Wanderings of The Wildfire Tale
The passage notes widespread attendance as a wildfire story spreads, touching churches in New York Kansas City Buffalo and more. It references The Poet of old and a rhay gem, describes feverish passions, and alludes to fashions and dramatic lines from a stage-like scene involving My Lady and her husband debating marriage after her anticipated death.
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New York
Kansas City
Buffalo
Guilty Verdict in Addison County Burglary Trial
A Rutland area jury found the defendant guilty of burglary in a case tied to the Vergennes region. The judge ordered sentence to be delivered later, after court proceedings clarified the charges and related counts.
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Vorgennes En Ferrigburg
Rutland
Petty Midloom County
Wil
Fails For 32518 Rutland Claim of Exempt Property
Walter H L Nye of Bin assets with 326run claims 11503 exempt and 265,? seeking relief as Rutland case details show disputed asset values and exemptions in a probate or debt matter. The fragment suggests a court filing or claim listing asset totals and exemptions with dates in December.
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Walter HL Nye
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