Taft Seeks Tariff Board Findings on Wool Duties
President Taft transmits a tariff board report on schedule K. Findings urge Congress to revise and reduce duties on wool and woolen goods to protect domestic industry. The board cites high costs in the United States, disparate shrinkage rates, and overprotection that harms competitiveness. Taft calls for a graduated, fair ad valorem approach and permanency of the tariff board for ongoing schedule reviews.
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United States
Congress
United Press
W Ashington
Taft
Tariff Board
Ae Speer
Prac
Tate
Bureau of Information
William H. Taft
The
Tariff Commission
Investigator Marooned With Crazy Woman During Transport
Investigator Alexander Morrissey of the Charities department faced a dire morning when transporting Mary Kovac from 212 Pine Street to Lakeview Home. The demented passenger fought, was restrained, and a broken car chain left Morrissey stranded until ambulance help arrived. Kovacs, a Hungarian inmate with asylum history, faces deportation after legal steps.
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Alexander Morrissey
Charities Department
Mary Kovac
Pine Street
Lakeview Home
Morrissey
Lakeview
William Street
Arctic
Kovacs
Rev Richeson Tries Death Act In Sensational Manner
Ren John J. Phelan will restore the coroner's office to its former status and pursue publicity in coroner's court proceedings, with exceptions to protect justice. He plans to file records by law and take office January 1, with a term expiring in June and potential reappointment discussed by judges.
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John J. Phelan
C.A. Doten
Phelan
Hopkins Held on Habitual Thief Charge in Court
William C. Hopkins was arraigned in city court on a habitual thief charge for stealing a bicycle. Judge Foster ordered $200 bail for trial in Superior Court, with an additional 30 days in jail for drunkenness. Hopkins admitted past thefts to fund drinking and pleaded remorse in Captain Arnold's presence.
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William C. Hopkins
Hopkins
Hei
Res
Foster
Arnold
Arnald
Macdonald Will Names Widow as Sole Beneficiary
Sophie B Macdonald widow of Thomas H Macdonald vice president of the board of education and consulting engineer and director of the American Graphophone Co is the sole beneficiary under the late manufacturer macdonalds will admitted to probate by Judge Hallen. executrix qualified and appraisers named the estate valued around twenty five thousand dollars with claims first settled before distribution.
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Sophie B. Macdonald
Thomas H. Macdonald
Board of Education
American Graphophone §Co
Hallen
Macdonald
No Personal Tax Warrants Until The Rush Stops
Delinquent personal tax payers rush overwhelms collectors who have not yet revised lists for prosecutions. When the rush slows, Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney says warrants will be issued. Also noted is the Chicago area gift: International Harvester employees to share $500,000 of year’s profits.
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DeLaney
Chicago
Asia
International Harvester Company
Boston Clergyman Accused of Murder of Avis Linnell
Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, former Cambridge pastor, jailed in Boston on murder charges for Avis Linnell, attempted suicide with a piece of tin in his cell. He survived after surgery as prosecutors and doctors assess the case and set a Jan. 15 trial.
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Boston
Avis Linnell
United Press
Clarence Virgil Thompson Richeson
Immanuel Baptist Church
Cambridge
Charles Street
Pretty Avis Linnell
Richeson
Daniel Webster
New England
Lavelle
Pelletier
Prixon
Philip R. Dunbar
William A. Morse
John L. Lee
Lynchburg
Dunbar
Morse
Edmands
Violet Edmands
Riche
Éson
Avis Conall
Cape Cod
Hyannis
Newton Theological Seminary
Conservatory of Music
Miss Linnell
Miss Edmonds
Hahn
Wendell Chosen Harvard Football Captain For 1912
Wendell was unanimously elected captain of the Harvard football team for next year. H men attending the meeting included R. T. Fisher, T. J. Campbell, B. M. Felton, V. Frothingham, H. B. Gardner, H. R. Hitchcock, F. D. Huntington, D. Parmenter, Potter, Reynolds, Storer, and Wendell.
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United Press
Cambridge
Dev
Percy Langdon Wendell
Harvard
R. T. Fisher
T. J. Campbell
M. Felton
V. Frothingham
H. B. Gardner
H. R. Hitchcock
F. D. Huntington
D. Parmenter
Potter
Reynolds
Storer
Wendell
Mayor asks personal tax collectors to resign their jobs
Mayor Wilson demanded the resignations of John P. Kemple Patrick Cuddy and James Holt Jr two days after delivering a forenoon letter to their office The move targets the administration of the predecessor responsible for appointing the trio Despite protests the collectors say they will serve out their terms and continue to pursue tax collection efforts in the current fiscal year Local observers note the department’s strong revenue gains under the Buckingham appointments and warn of political maneuvering amid the dispute
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Wilson
John P. Kemple
Patrick Cuddy
James Holt, Jr
Buckingham
Common Council
A. L. Delaney
DeLaney
Ace
Caustic reference to commerce court marked by report
Washington dispatch reports sharp criticism from the Interstate Commerce Commission over amendments to the commerce code. It notes preliminary restraining orders or final decrees in 27 court cases, with railroads showing limited impact and only a few being significant. A second item records the death of octogenarian Har Montville resident John Fferwolds, succumbing to heart failure while visiting his son.
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United
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce
Congress
Lee
Commerce Court
Har Montville
Wolds
Montville
John J. Ease
London
Elwood's John St Offers Bargains on China Dishes
Numerous small ads describe Elwood's on John Street selling cups and saucers, dishes, and china at low prices. Other listings promote saloons, barber shops, Christmas cards, and various goods like oysters, stoves, and meats. Lost pets and real estate for sale appear amid classifieds, with addresses and contact hints scattered throughout.
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Elwood’s
John St
Elwood's
John
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