Roosevelt Message Omits Tariff Focus Amid Broad Policy Push
The text notes President Roosevelt largely omits tariff topics in his message while addressing sociological, industrial, and humanitarian issues. He extrapolates local governance reforms for Washington, calls for slum elimination, child labor limits, and broader labor–capital questions, and questions national priorities beyond tariff and finance. The piece contrasts this with questions Congress must address and the administration’s broader agenda.
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Philippines
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
District of Columbia
Roosevelt on Trusts Navy and Philippine Policy
The message urges curb on trusts via publicity and bans on rebates, plus empowering the Interstate Commerce Commission to revise rates with immediate effect pending court review. It champions a strong navy for peace and argues Filipinos are not ready for independence, proposing an elective lower house and eventual relation to the United States akin to Cuba. The essaylike address stresses vigor and practical recommendations.
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Bureau of Corporations
Interstate Commerce Commission
Court of Review
Roosevelt
United States
Cuba
Congress
Victims in Oberlin Bank Scandal Involving Mrs Chadwick
The arrest of the Oberlin National Bank president and cashier ties to Mrs. Chadwick’s high finance schemes. They allegedly loaned her four times the bank’s capital, violating a law restricting loans to more than 10 percent of capital. If she repaid, the officials would be safe. since not, they are criminals and victims of their own cupidity and folly. How many others take such chances?
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Oberlin National Bank
Chadwick
Campaign Funds Debate Prompts Disclosure Bills in Congress
Congressman Bourke Cochran introduces two House bills on campaign financing. One creates a special commission to trace every donor over 50 dollars since 1892, listing donor, recipient, and allocation. The other makes large contributions a felony unless conditions are met, with required filings and public notices in opposing papers.
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United States
Bourke Cochran
Washington
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court For
Third Circuit
Senate
House
Congress
Clerk of the District Court of the United States
Massachusetts
Seasonal Snow Storm and City Chores Prompt December Rush
The town reports a heavy early snow covering ground and doors, with locals sharpening snow shovels and predicting a long winter. Coal dealers see a rush, stores plan evening hours for Xmas buying, and a streetcar fuse incident is noted along with brisk holiday window displays and talk of a church sociable.
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Evenigs
M. Melinsk
Roxbury
Boylston Street
Corbett Defeat Blamed on Meat Diet by Vegans Testimony
Thomas Eagleton of New York, illiterate, has accumulated debts to 119000 dollars, a remark on social expectations. The piece notes Young Corbett’s recent loss and claims overeating meat during training as the cause, inviting vegan advocates to cite it.
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Thomas Eagleton
New York
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Corbett
Young Corbett
The Sphinx Says and The Luminous Santa Claus
The piece humorously contrasts appreciation and fear in beings, noting Christmas festivities with church trees and Santa Claus near candles and fires. It satirically jests that fire department rescues during Santa's displays color the season like a Fourth of July spectacle.
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Santa Claus
Famous Harvard athlete of 60 dies in sleep
New York December 6 William Blaikie aged 61 well known lawyer author athlete and advocate of physical culture died in his sleep at his home after a sudden apoplexy. He was Harvard Law School graduate 1868 and had notable feats including lifting 1019 pounds with his hands at age 17 and a 225 mile walk from Boston to New York in under five days, long standing amateur record.
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New York
William Blaikie
Boston Latin School
Harvard
Harvard Law School
Boston
Observant Citizen notes on Miles and Boston events
The column discusses General Miles in Boston meeting the Medal of Honor Society and potential future roles, a funeral in Waterville for Mrs. Wellington Hamlin, upcoming East Boston tunnel work and a fare hike, and local social notes including the Morgans in Boston society.
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Miles
Boston
Bordman Hall
Wellington Beacon Hamlin
Waterville
Hall
Ttt
East Boston
Atlantic Avenue
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Almira and Aunt Martha discuss Lucy Trumbull's engagement to Si Trumbull after her aunt Belinda's death. Lucy, funded by Belinda's fortune, plans a wedding with belated college edication, bargain clothing, and a practical, stylish dowry. Belinda wished Lucy to teach and be educated, but Lucy marries for happiness and independence.
Bequests Named in Tower Estate Probate Filing
The will of Col William A Tower of Lexington was filed for probate at East Cambridge Court House. Public bequests include $1000 to Sharon Sanitarium and $1000 to Follen Church of East Lexington. residue over $1,000,000 goes to New England Trust Company in trust for widow Julia Tower and two children Ellen M Tower and Richard G Tower. Executors are Richard C Tower, Ellen M Tower, Frank S Palfrey and Albert Boyden.
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William A. Tower
Lexington
East Cambridge Court House
Sharon Sanitarium
Mellen Denies Lehigh Yarn in Boardroom
New Haven president Charles S. Mellen issued an official statement denying any New Haven authority to negotiate for control of Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company stock. He said no one has had authority to negotiate such control and he has not sought it.
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New Haven, Conn
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
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