Taft tariff rush tied to Senate action
Washington April 1 leaders in the House push to shut off debate by Monday night and vote amendments to send the tariff bill to the Senate by April 10. Senator McCall urges a Philippine Islands policy declaration with freedom for commerce and independence, aligning with American principles and Philippine interests.
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Washington
House
Senate
Bacon
Georgia
Senate Finance Committee
McCall
Mass
Committee On Ways and Means
Payne
Philippine Islands
Senator Aldrich to propose tariff plan with one year minimum
The resolution was dropped after Aldrich explained hearings were concluded and differences would be settled at a full committee meeting. He is drafting a provision on tariff maximum and minimum. The plan preserves the minimum for one year.
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United States
Taft
Chicago
Senate Finance Committee
Aldrich
Gerrish Forty-Niner Merchant Dies in Newburyport
B Gardner Gerrish aged 78 a prominent local merchant and former forty-niner died suddenly at his Milk Street home in Newburyport. He once sailed on the brig Euphrates and was widely known for his long business career.
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Newburyport
B. Gardner Gerrish
Milk Street
Debated rifle range land deal sparks call for inquiry
Ex mayor John F. Fitzgerald denounces the rifle range land deal as a public expense theft and urges a Finance Commission investigation of state affairs. Cotton and fellow committee members back inquiry to identify John Howard Sullivan who sold the land or took payment.
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John F. Fitzgerald
Finance Commission
Committee of 100
Ex-Mayor Criticizes Finance Commission Over Rifle Range Deal
The ex-Mayor denounces the Finance Commission expert opinion as faulty after a rifle range land dispute. He claims a committee of military experts was used to shield prior administrations and calls for publicity and a State Finance Commission to uncover state affairs. He urges urgent appointment of a new investigative body.
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Finance Commission
Back Bay
Committee of 100
State Finance Commission
City Council Probes Rifle Range Deal Further
The public lands committee voted yesterday to extend the investigation into the rifle range land deal before presenting facts to the district attorney. Alderman Brand urged immediate referral to the district attorney, joined by Alderman W. Dudley.
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City Council Committee On Public Lands
Rifle Range
Brand
W. Dudley
Cooked for McKinley Applies for Aid
Milwaukee April 1 Miss Katherine McMullen McCook who prepared the last meal for President McKinley has applied to associated charities for aid. She was cook in the Milburn family in Buffalo for four years at the home where McKinley died.
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Milwaukee
Katherine McMullen McCook
McKinley
Associated Charities For Aid
John G. Milburn
Buffalo
Murine Eye Remedy Promoted by Physicians
Domestic eye remedy compounded by experienced physicians conforms to Pure Food and Drugs laws. Advertisers urge druggists to stock Murine and readers to try Murine in their eyes. The tagline promises broad acceptance and customer approval.
Einer Muss Heiratten presented by Deutscher Verein at Harvard Union
The Deutscher Verein at Harvard Union presented a small comedy before a large audience. O. W. Roosevelt, class of 1912, cousin of ex president Roosevelt, excelled as Luise. S. D. Marti, H. W. Miller, and J. Judd gave standout performances as Gertrude and the two brothers. Professors Kuehnemann Munsterberg and Bierworth attended.
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Deutscher Verein
Harvard
Harvard Union
O. W. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Luise
Gertrude
S. DD. Marti
H.W. Miller
I. J T. Judd
Kuehnemann
Munsterberg
Bierworth
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America
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Tremont
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Chelsea
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Malden
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Chester Street
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Havre Street
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Columbia Road
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Bridget McHugh
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Prince Edward Island
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Fahey
Mark Rowan
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Scheib
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