Monto Motto on Philippines tariff bill divides Congress
The House passed the Philippines tariff bill by 163 to 128 amid strong objections. The piece declares the islands outside constitutional rules and subjects inhabitants to imperial taxation, drawing sharp contrasts with Porto Rico and urging retreat from imperialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Porto Rico
New England
Massachusetts
McCall
Committee On Ways and Means
Indies
The Execution of Storti Deliberations on Delay and Law
The Post cites an official source confirming the execution date for Storti was set at least five days in advance and executed as scheduled. It notes the warden and Attorney General enforce silence before the act and questions the indefinite timing within one week. It argues for immediate execution as most merciful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storti
Marconi's Wireless Experiments Must Be Free to Progress
An editorial denounces the Anglo American Cable Company's blockade of Marconi's Newfoundland experiments as corporate arrogance. It compares monopolies to past price abuses, argues for science free from selfish control, and urges Marconi to relocate his work to the United States for unimpeded progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglo-American Cable Company
Marconi
Newfoundland
United States
Morgan
Steel Trust
Liverpool
Chicago Beef Trust
Cable Company
Trust-ridden country but some freedom remains
A terse remark highlights a paradox of the nation where public trust is low yet pockets of liberty persist. The statement frames a cautious optimism about individual rights amid political strain. It notes skepticism toward institutions while acknowledging ongoing personal freedoms.
A Labor Court A Promising Industrial Arbitration Plan
A New York conference between capital and organized labor proposes a 36 member arbitration committee with 12 capital delegates 12 labor delegates and 12 neutral figures. It aims to harmonize relations prevent strikes and act as a supreme court of labor, promising a potentially momentous shift in modern industry though its success will depend on future experimentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court of Labor
The Cuban sugar crisis tests U S policy
Congress faces a holiday recess while Secretary Root warns the Cuban crisis hinges on U S tariff policy. Cuban sugar production has surged from 308000 tons in 1899 to about 800000 tons, supported by American markets. Open U S markets to Cuban sugar to avert ruin and secure peace, prosperity, and stability for the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Cuba
Root
Signboard Inspector Debate Echoes Through City
The Observant Citizen laments public signs and retailer ads that deface language amid city pride and education funding. It mocks political rhetoric while noting everyday signs on Massachusetts Avenue near the subway that the writer calls egregiously mangled and shrieked.
Most Unique Library boast prompts public rebuke
A Philadelphian run bookshop on Boylston Street displays in gilt letters that its library system is the most unique. The Boston Post editor receives two letters seeking Andrew Carnegie’s address amid questions about private book stocking and public librarians. Mr. Carnegie has
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Boston
Seymour Eaton
Booklovers’ Library
Eaton
Boykston Street
Post Las
Andrew Carnegie
America
Mr. Carnegie
Fire engine plan prompts rapid transit for big fires
The Palmer fire engine is being repaired and moved to a remote village for hauling to town fires by an electric truck. In Boston observations, lawmakers and dignitaries are seen outfitted in hats at South Station, with jokes about inauguration day.
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Palmer
Boston
Job seekers note after mayoral win in Boston
A spoof letter suggests a formal job application to Mayor P. A. Collins of Boston. It advises timid applicants to write a letter rather than asking in person, praising the mayor and stating current unemployment. The piece frames the idea as guidance for readers on how to request employment.
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P. A. Collins
Mr. Collins
Ron P. A. Collins
Boston
Mass
City of
Ambitious applicant seeks city job with Nixonian pledge
A lengthy letter expresses strong political support and requests employment in running a city. The writer touts voting for Collins, cites a grocery business as experience, encloses an unused stamp, and asks for a swift job by return mail. Additional anecdotes and humor appear in the clipping.
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Mr. Collins
P. S
Christmas Ghosts and a Writer’s Moral Choice
Dorothy Knowles, a Holliston writer, faces a demand to produce a ghost story for a Christmas issue. After dreamlike visions and parental guidance, she refuses to treat Christmas lightly, proposing a carol instead. The editor, Mr. Sargent, grapples with the deadline, ultimately yielding to Dorothy’s decision and commissioning her story.
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Dorothy Knowles
Dorothy
Dee
Darling
Stratton Hale
Mr. Sargent
Sargent
Schley files his exception to the court of inquiry verdict
Admiral Schley contesting the findings of the court of inquiry through his counsel. He argues the majority ignored uncontradicted testimony and failed to consider key factors including communication, signals, and orders. He alleges irregular proceedings and seeks examination of the ruling to prevent grave injustice. Secretary Long prefers a written argument rather than an oral hearing.
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Washington
Admiral Ecney
Secretary of the Navy
Court of
Schley
Cienfuegos
McCalla
Commodore Schiey
Evans
Commodore Schley
Cape Cruz
Gonalves Channel
Gonaives
Santiago
Bigsbee
Evi
Brooklyn
Senley
Port Battery
Texas
Captain Cook
Hodgson
Judge Advocate
Battle of
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Admiral Dewey
Department
Attack on Secret Orders at New England Christian Assembly
The New England Christian Association held an all day meeting at Park Street Church with talks on secret orders. Rev W B Stoddard of Washington spoke on the power and defeat of secret orders. Mrs E A Gleason discussed lodge infringements on young men. Rev James P Stoddard spoke on incipient stages of anarchy. Dr A C Dixon shared morality ideas. Devotions were led by Rev Emery Hunt.
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New England Christian Association
Park Street Church
W. B. Stoddard
Washington
E. A. Gleason
James P. Stoddard
A. C. Dixon
Emery Hunt
D. D
Brent Consecration Today in Newbury Street Church
The Rev C H Brent of St Stephen s Episcopal Church will be consecrated bishop of the Philippine Islands at Emanuel Church Newbury Street. The ceremony begins at 11 a m with Bishop Doane of Albany as consecrating bishop and accompanied by Bishops Lawrence Massachusetts Satterlee Worcester Bishop Potter New York assisting in presentation. A reception is planned from 8 to 10 p m. The new bishop sails from San Francisco December 28 to China with Bishop Graves to Shanghai. The Rev Henry Russell Talbot will be his assistant during the voyage.
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C. H. Brent
St. Stephe
Episcopal Church
Philippine
Slanis
Emanuel Church
Newbury Street
Ss. A
Doane
Albany
Bisho Lawrence
Massachusetts
Satterlee
Woeshinton
Potter
New York
Lawrence
San Francisco
China
Graves
Shanghai
Henry Russell Talbot
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Charles H. Taylor
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Edward A. Horton
Henry Irving
Samuel J. Elder
Melvin O. Adams
MR Boris
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California Portal
C. O
Cushing Medigal Supply CO
Washington St
John D. Rockefeller
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Tex
Jester
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Jimson
American Express Company
Navyal Inquiry Board
Salvation Army
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the Post
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Holliston, Mass
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Payne
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Guam
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