Taft Eyes Tariff Cut After Cotton Yarn Study
President Taft transmitted the Tariff Board's cotton schedule report to Congress urging a revision of the duty on cotton yarns. The board found domestic spinning costs higher than in competition, with duties sometimes threefold the cost difference. The findings discuss weaving costs, distribution effects, and consumer prices, noting wide variances across fabrics.
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Congress
Washington
D. C
Tutt
Tariff Board
United States
Bousumvers
Taft
Mice
Juneant
Tle Board
Te Hing
Frye
Hin
Howev
Dutien
Manchester
Ernest Ayme- Halt
al Valorem
Cangrosa
Pope Pie’s Health Improves Slightly Amid Fevered Cough
Rome March 21 The pope’s condition is practically unchanged. The cough is somewhat better though he remains weak. The suspension of general audiences is extended until after Easter to allow full rest for the pontiff.
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Rome
Pie
Not Guilty Verdict For Chicago Packers Case
A jury acquitted ten Chicago packers of violating the Sherman Anti-Trust Act after a seventeen hour deliberation. Names include J Ogden Armour, Arthur Meeker, Thoras Connors, Linus Swift, Edward Swift, Charles Swift, Francie Fowler, Edward Morris, Louis Heyman, and Edward Tilden. Special Counsel Pierce Butler delivered the closing argument for the government.
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Chicago
Chicago Packers
Shermatt
J. Ogden Armour
Armour& Company
Arthur Meeker
Wera Mittager Armour & Company
Thoras J. Connors
Armour & Company
Linus ¥. Switt
Switt & Company
Edward F. Swift
Hwitt & Mimpany
Charles H. Swift
Swift & Company
Francie A. Fowler
Swift & Ranny
Edward Morris
Morrie Company
Lous H. Heyman
Man Beer
Morris & Company
Edward Tilden
National Packing Company
Pierce Butler
Mine Disaster at Welch West Virginia Feared
Binefield Virginia dispatches report that 50 to 100 men are trapped in the Jed mine near Welch West Virginia after a serious explosion. Authorities fear a disastrous outcome as rescue efforts are underway.
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Welch
W. VA
Jed Mine
Binefield
Jed
Roller Throws Samson in Boston Bout
Dr Ron Roller of dente defeated Sambon a German wrestler here last night after Sambon dislocated a shoulder and could not continue Roller won the fall in 30 minutes four seconds with a hammerlock and reverse nebsan John Meretti the Italian heavyweight was disqualified in his first bout with Polski Malander won the second in four minutes twenty seconds with a double hat Polski refused to go for the third hat
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Boston
Ron Roller
Dente
Sambon
Sameon
Roller
Nebsan
John Meretti
Polski
Malander
Court in Carroll County to empanel new jury after Mountaineer raid
Hillsville Virginia March 226 With the twelfth class search for the fugitive aliens ongoing in Blue Ridge mountains nearby Carroll County court fixes a new jury to indict suspected raiders Floyd and Victor Allen Sidna Miller and Myrd Marion with trial dates to be set after further investigations Detectives say the gang’s assault halted proceedings and plan to shadow suspected hideouts while guards watch mountain exits to prevent escape by dawn or nightfall
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Hillsville
Al-ien
Blue Ridge Mountains
Hidge Staplin Loxley
Carroll County
Rurterere
Floyd
Victor Allen
Sidna Miller
Myrd Marion
Native of Randolph Wins Big Position
Kington, March 2, 1915. Santé named director general of works on American John Teray Mann. The announcement, made at the state service office, says Mr. Mann has long served as assistant director of the office. He is a native of Randolph, Vermont.
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John Leroy Mann
San Domingo
Kington
Mareh 2iSante
John Teray Mann
Yeetory
Mann
Randalph
Battleships to Visit New Orleans for Louisiana Anniversary
Acting Secretary signs orders for the battleships New Hampshire and Nebraska to report to New Orleans on April 30 for ceremonies marking Louisiana’s centennial to the Union. The ships will cruise later up the river with the gunboat Petrel. Birmingham to be placed in reserve. Taft declines trip.
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Washington, D
Missinsippi
Cymck
Navy
Gunnboat
Winthropt
New Hampshire
Nebraska
New Orleans
Birmingham
Washington
Philadelphia
Taft
Louisiana
Congress
Tragic Allston Crash Claims Little Girl
Eileen M. Cohen, 9, daughter of Mr and Mrs Cohen of Cambridge Street Allston, died after being struck by a car in front of her home and dying en route to City Hospital. The vehicle was operated by George H. French with conductor Wolsey Cann. police will seek an arrest warrant but authorities say fault is not established. The family had moved from Dorchester the day before, and Eileen had attended Allston’s Arney School for the first time.
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Boston
Eileen M. Cohen
Mra, Cohen
HTT
Cambridge Street
Allston
In City Hospital
Cgeorge H.french
Wolsey Cann
Cohen
Dorchester
Gaynor
Rowcevelt
George Menry Pavin
Bonsevelt
Wake & Partivalse
Nse
Ign Quillew
Rineovelt
Tayne
Roosevelt
Fle Sont
Cite
Ube
Galena
Penendeh
iMate
le Fort
Aed
Henry L. Stimson
Roosevelt Stopped by Suffragette at East Side Meeting
New York March 26 Roosevelt facing primary elections met a disruption by a militant suffragette Maud Malone who interrupted with cries of How about the women She resisted removal as the crowd booed and jeered while Roosevelt urged order and affirmed support for women’s rights The clash consumed about 15 minutes before security restored calm and he continued his address against the new primary law and for reform in voting rights.
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New York
Roosevelt
East Side
Maud Malone
Cherring
Ehlomel
Mies Malone
Panormatia
Colnenel
Malone
Robort
Ohio
Apevich
Union League Club
Taff
Vision League Club
Nepsvsn
Union Londae Club
Lincaln
Abraham
Wilken of New Jersey to Visit Brattleboro Vermont
Brattleboro Vermont plans a rare visit by Nim Satomlay in April. The event will be strictly a party affair with Gov John A. Mad and other state leaders invited. A reception committee of about 30 Windham County men will organize a large gathering likely the most attended in southern Vermont.
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Brattleboro
Vermont
Avesseve’ Wilken
New Jersey
Hirattleboro
Thie
John A
Joseph A.defleer
Montpelier
Allen M. ‘Metehar
Cavendish
Rani
Windham
Lockout on Strike Heels Nearly 16000 Idle in Lowell Mills
Lowell Mass March 26 Nearly 16 000 operatives in six bottom cloth manufacturing plants will be idle until the wage dispute is settled A 20 person strike over wage advance grew into a lockout across five corporations Carding rooms jammed with workers made operating the machinery unprofitable Plant owners ordered power cut fires snuffed and loyal workers dismissed Loom sets in seven plants voted to stay away A wage increase of four to ten percent was granted while demands for fifteen to twenty percent were urged Police prepared for potential trouble from Industrial Workers of the World leaders planned to visit Lawrence era figures and possible street disorder were anticipated but details remained guarded by Redmond Welch superintendent of police.
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Lowell
Mass
Wren D. Haywood
Tndustrial Workers of the World
Lawrence
Tole
Redmond Weleh
Six Lynn Factories Grant Demands in Strike
March 26 report from Lynn says six factories grant wage demands after a McKay stitchers strike. United Shoe Workers of America backed demands as 180 workers were out yesterday and about 140 returned today. most others expected back soon.
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Lynn
Von
Mase
McKay
United Shoe Workers of America
Two Candidates For Foster's Place
St Albans March 26 two candidates for the unexpired term of the late David J Foster announced themselves Frank L Greene editor of the St Albans Messenger Warren BR Austin a lawyer and former mayor of this city Greene's announcement vows to seek the nomination to fill the unexpired term. Other possible candidates include State Senator Max J Powell Judge George M Powers Roge W Hulburd and several others plus investor John Graber relocating Graber Calculating Machine Co to Rutland with 16 tool makers to be employed.
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St. Albans
Heter
Congress
Frank L. Greene
St. Albank Messenger
Warren BR. Austin
The
Liner
First
Interlon
Thvid J. Poster
Frank T. Greene Jr
Fireene
Nurlington
Max J. Powell
George M. Powers
Vermont Supreme Court
Roger WV. Hulburd
Latcastle
C.H. Darling
Jim
Mewer
H. J. Shaw
Turlington
John A. Mead
P. W. Clement
Rutland
F.C. Partridge
Proctor
Batchelder
Arfington
Atnline
John Graber
New York
Graber
Graber Calculating Machine Co
the & Co
One Hotel Gone and Two Blocks in 2040 Fire
Weather report shows temperatures below zero across Vermont with Woodsville and Wells River recording eight to ten degrees below. Farmers report limited sap flow delaying spring crop progress as warming days approach and maple sugar production stalls amid cold spells.
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Gore
Woodsville
Welle River
Vermont
Loralithie
Third Jury Trial Of The Same Case Reported
Washington county court resumes this morning after a mistrial with Judge Fish presiding. The case concerns damages for the death of a plaintiff’s foreman, previously awarded 1000 then 2440 at successive trials. Attorneys listed include WV. Tors, Taeksmi, RA. Pwr, HL Rygraten. Jury members named: Martin G Antteows, John Filmion, Seth Ray er, Miran Fuller, 1B Mathaway, Norbert Lay son, OC Wieree, Bink, Watketiehl, George Whiteter.
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Washington
Powlie
Cutler & Co
Watermain
Vergennes
Tunlge Waterman
Aime
Hanl
Thay Lefeidant
Crpany
Qarte
Sutt Wan
Envet
Gothia
Tors
Mat SH
Taeksmi
Pwr
Rygraten
Ferenion
Martin G. Antteows
John Filmion
Middlems
Seth
Rayer
Walladield
Miran
Fuller
Maretnwn
Mathaway
Owlois
Norbert Layson
Woodtiory
Wieree
Bink
East Stontpiller
Wer
Onbot
B.C Watketiehl
Warereu
George Whiteter
Plaintieht
City Licenses For Dogs Up For Renewal This Spring
City records show many dog owners rushing to the clerk’s office for licenses as April 1 nears. About 80 percent of permits were issued last year before the deadline, with the office busy in the final days. In the previous year, many pets were released or euthanized if unlicensed, while officers ticketed and impounded stray dogs to enforce compliance.
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Bain Linn
M. B. Nichols
Lipensen
Nichele
Rege
Jin
Estate of Mary Baker G. Eddy Valued at 220000 in Suffolk Probate
Mary Baker G. Eddy founder of the Christian Science Church left an estate in Massachusetts valued at 220000 with the remainder over 2200000 tied up in New Hampshire litigation, according to an inventory filed in Suffolk County Probate Court.
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Mary Baker G. Eddy
Suffolk County
Heston
Mira
Mary Baki G. Eddy
Christian Sciencehurch
Woman Dies From Burns In Home Accident
Wallington March 2. Mrs Betaey Sweetland Congdon widow of Philip Congdon dies at her home on Chore Street Sunday evening from burns suffered while throwing dirt into a stove. Her clothing caught fire and she was severely burned before help arrived. She is survived by one daughter May la Cinglon, a longtime librarian, and several nephews and nieces.
Talk of the Town Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening
The heading chorus plans a meeting at 7:30 in the Fox area with W Headfellow and other members. The event will cover community topics and upcoming plans for Plain and Saturday activities.
Fire in Union Block North Walpole Destroys Several Businesses
A fire in North Walpole on March 21 destroyed portions of the Union Block and surrounding structures including the Orion and Arie blocks and the Windham Hotel. Losses are estimated at 25000 for the hotel and 7500 for the other brick buildings with contents. Insurance and fire crews from North Walpole aided, flames originated likely from a cigarette butt at the Orion block.
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Bellows Falls
Thin Village
Orioninl
Windham
Villigee
Collins & Floyd
Richardson Bros
Halodgrnn & Shaw
Hatch & Reltawes
Day
Pollard
Fuller
Hodline
Holmes
Mason Rroe
Hille
J. M
Georges
F. A. Rowles
Harry Elfiet
Inantanee
Company FE
Vermont Nation Guard
Union Uilding
Smyit
Zere
Lee
Roetlows Valle
Orien
Neacy
Walpole
Connecticut River
Irts
Charles Towns
Towne
Frank F. Shepard
New England
Overstayed visitor at Northern hotel to be arraigned
Officer Harry Gamble assisted to quiet Patrick Kane at the Northern hotel this morning after he resisted leaving. Kane, believed intoxicated, was prepared for transport to the police station and placed in the bell room awaiting arraignment before Judge Hy. Scott in city court tonight. Kane described as an old offender. Last night he was warned to depart in the morning but chose to stay.
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Harry Gamble Way
Northern
Patrick Kane
Bana
Kane
Hoe
Hy. Scott
Baldwin Wins Narrow Twelve-Round Boxing Decision
New Bedford Mass March 2 Matty Baldwin of Reston won the decision over Louis de Pontes of France after a spirited twelve-round bout. The French challenger was fast and aggressive while Baldwin pressed the action and controlled many exchanges, prevailing as the crowd saw a hard fought contest end in Baldwin's favor.
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New Bedford
Mass
Matty Raldwin
Reston
Louis de Pontes
France
Preneiman
Maldwin
Hest de Ponthien
Eitha Viltey
Jae
Swine
Mene
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Pope
Samson
Perellia
Carroll CO
Staples
Guarda
Randolph
Wilson
Foster
Frank I. Greene
Warren R. Austin
Jane B. Fowlie
Adm
McDonald, Cutler & Co
Washington County
Massachusetts
Betsey S. Congdon
Wallingford
Talk OF
the Town
Arms and Union
Union Block
North
House
Baldwin
Louis de Ponthieu Beatem
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