Free hides and taxes loom in tariff debate
The article surveys tariff history on hides from 1390 through 1897 and notes current bills returning hides to the free list while facing objections from cattle-growing states. It argues the Beef Trust benefits from hides duties, raises leather prices, and increases living costs. It also discusses corporate taxes, stamp taxes, inheritance taxes, and the administration's revenue plans amid a $100 million deficit, with mixed congressional prospects.
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Blaine
Dingrey
Reef Trust
Kentucky
Ajabe
Neces
Beef Trust
Congress
Senate
Lodge
Tafta
Congress A
F Ways and Means Committee
House
Aldrich
Senate Finance Committee
Insurgent Democrats challenge Taft era patronage rule
Twenty two House Democrats announce independence from Leader Clark, asserting the Bryan influence. The piece notes Taft’s plan to consult Republican senators on federal appointments, lowering Roosevelt’s practice, and discusses Connecticut figures Brandegee and Bulkeley potentially steering patronage to aid campaign aims.
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Clark
Bryan
Cannon
Taft
Roosevelt
Bulkeley
Brandegee
Connecticut
Hill
Burkeley
Mr. Roosevelt
Brooker
Taft May
Stratford Gossip Sparks Bar Purchase Talk in Danbury
In Stratford yesterday a Danbury man reportedly bought the Wildman barber shop with possession due April first. The item follows a string of town fires and social notes including local clubs, entertainments, and civic actions such as a petition for female suffrage, with many short notices on residents, businesses, and upcoming events.
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Danbury
Wildman
New Consolidated Fire Department
North and Nichols
Little Neck Bridge
Milford
William Howard Cone
Robert Maiden
Express Fame
George O. Lines
Columbus Farms
William Clemens
Sag Harbor
Red Men's Hall
Old Hickory School
Deestrick Schule
F. L. Vincent
George Dougherty
William Beard
Sutton Avenue
Evening Star Sewing Circle
F. W. Conine
Rex Delacour
Oyster Company
Bay Shore
L. L
Brewster
Paradise Green
Schneider
Rollin R. Curtis
Judson Place
Walger Goddard
Waterbury
Hartford
Stratford
George Secor
Devon
C. Bostwick
New Mil
Smith
Clark Edward Wood
Birdeila Dean
Frederick Allen
Fred Bilton
Alberto
Calgary
Harold Fish
Bridgeport
Pootatuck Park
Main Street
Hard’s Corner
Railroad Bridge
Christine Shaw
D.M. Read Dry Goods House
Wille Washington Bridge
Automobiles Topic Sparks Grange Meeting This Saturday
A town grange plans a free discussion on automobiles next Saturday with speakers Dr Copgawell Frank J R Sammis Charles J Wakeley Irving Wobdell and Porter from Clammers Point. Readings and music are listed as part of the program.
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Paul Goodell
Waterbury
Great Mitchel
Stratford
Joseph Chase
Mitchell
the Grange
Dr. Copgawell
Frank
Concert by Fairfield Christian Endeavor Society at Congr Church
The Fairfield Christian Endeavor Society will present a Friday evening concert at the Congregational church featuring local talent: Maud Perry, John H. Buckingham, and a group operetta Juniata by Andrew Huntington, Roger Smith, John Buckingham, and Arthur Deyo with piano duet by Sadie Deyo and Louise Forsythe. A readings segment and social hour follow. a full house is anticipated.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Congrégational Church
Maud Perry
John H. Buckingham
Messrs
Andrew Huntington
Roger Smith
John Buckingham
Arthur Deyo
Sadie Deyo
Louise Forsythe
Perry’s Dance Hall
Southport
John E. Deyo
East Orange
N. J
Pequot Library
Herbert Francis Sherwood
Europe
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Congregational Church
Louis Morehouse
Brooklyn
Mitchell
Farmers’ Association
Connecticut
New Haven
Hartford
House
Sage
Central Park
Constitution Island
West Point
Unganda
Roosevelt
Mombassa
Ivoryton
Africa
Soudan
Philippines
India
Eugene Hurd
Shultie & Co
A. E. Corburn
J. &. Robinson
Greenfield Hill
Los Angeles
California
Wholesale market prices for dairy produce and poultry
A list of current wholesale prices for Butter Eggs Apples Hay and Straw Live Poultry Dressed Turkeys Fowls Squabs Vegetables and Seeds including Creamery butter ranges 19 to 21 cents State eggs at 23 to 28 cents various apple varieties 4 to 6 per barrel hay and straw costs per 100 pounds live poultry prices per pair or per dozen and vegetable per bushel rates reflecting regional market conditions and product quality distinctions.
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Spitzenberg
Northern Spy
Baldwin
Bermuda
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Maine
Connecticut
Timothy
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Conn
the Farmer Publishing CO
Bridgeport Conn
Giting
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A. Menet
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South Pole
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Pole
Fairfield
Farmer’s Association
Progress In
Mae Romo Winime
Gailord
State Street
Main St
Ballard
W. W. G. Prep
Boston
MAIN
Detroit
Tuller
Adams Ave
Park St
L. W. Tuller
Prop. M
A. Shaw
Mer
Ely
Catarre
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Solen’s Fish Market
East Main Street
Floyd
Stanley Bartram
Canaan
J. J. Lee
Newark
Gledhill & Co
Secur
Bridgeport Real Estate
Burr & Knapp
Bridgeport, Conn
W. K. Mollan
Middle Street
England
Hamilton
Arlington
25Th St
F. Ingold
Mgr
Paar
R.S. Cunningham
Court Exchange Building
Ter
Spemw
Garry’s Fish Market
Cor. Wall & Middle Sta
Bradbury’s
Cruyiers
Boost Ee Ee Everard
E’port Liquor & Grese’y Co
WM. S. Buckley
Broad ST
Bachman
Wilma M. Bachman
State St
Cons
Commercial
St. Wells & Lowe
James Staples & Company
Bankers & Brokers
L. Holzer
F. T. Staples
Earlington
West 27Th Street
Bati
ST. Deniss Moadway
11Th Street
Withie
Howellke Sarrou
Wm.taylor&son
Mariniqtmrvoadrey
Albert
Farmer Want
Charles H. Sesattia
Landseer Dogs
Victor Moore
Talk of
Bernard Daly
Rory of
hHattie Williams
Naked Truth
Phylias Rankin
Harry Davenport
Wormwoods Circus
O’brien
Billjou
Bridgeports
D. Cook & Son
Water St
Southworte's
A. M. Wooster
U. S. Patent Office
Corn
Pool and Bowling Co
Frisbie’s Pies
Prince George
Bridgeport House Cleaning Bureau
W. E. McKinnon
Longacre
47Th St
Fred J. Elander
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