First Scrimmage Over Tariff Bill Prompts Deep Tax Burden Debate
Washington June 30 Republicans and Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee clash over the tariff bill. Fordney estimates average duties near 18 to 20 percent with free list. Garner counters that rates are higher than any post Civil War bill, risking at least two billion dollars in added costs. Debate signals a long, unresolved fight as caucus prep continues.
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Washington
House
Pordney
Ways and
Payne-Aldrich
Underwood
Fordney
Congress
Garner
May Ask Change In Army Measure In Tennessee
The article discusses Congress directing a force reduction by about seventy thousand, with the War Department delaying broad dismissals. Enlisted men may resign if they wish, while routine discharges proceed. President Harding signs the bill, with advisers reserving actions until clearer outcomes.
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Congress
War Department
Stillman Sticks To His Silence
Stillman visits the referee at the Poughkeepsie Trust Building in a strained scene. His wife sits to the referee's left while Stillman remains focused on her, lip quivering and fingers fidgeting as emotion swells during the ongoing proceedings.
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Stillman
Poughkeepsie Trust
Bulldine
Jewelry bills totaling 150000 dollars shown in court
In Poughkeepsie a hearing revealed sales slips for jewelry sold by Fifth Avenue shops billed under James A. Stillman. Referee Gleason noted the 150000 dollar total. Stillman declined to say if the pieces were bought for Mrs. Leeds and remained silent as defense counsel presented an order for a forkage or platinum mesh bag bearing initials F B H.
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N.Y
Tweifth Avenue
Adl
James A. Stillman
Stillman
Gleason
Rose
Police Department Actions and Local Honors This Week
Sunday permit requests discussed as officers receive praise for duty. Reward paid to Joseph Z Buckler for aiding in subduing an insane prisoner. Policeman John Griffin reimbursed for coat damage during duty. Milton L Reed inquiry found unsubstantiated. Loyal Order of Moose letter thanks Reed for custody actions. Donor Dr B S O F contributes to police benefit fund. Aldermen resolutions restrict South Central play area and grant Saturday night peddler permit on Stratford near Centred. Board approves a new Bertillon camera for the department.
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John Griffin
Ipoelie Wdard
Milton L. Reed
Moose Lodge
Reed
B.S
South‘art Central
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Stratford Avenues
Centred Avenue
Bertillion
Policeman Tierney Stable After Serious Wounding
Policeman Thomas A Tierney was brought to Vinents hospital early today in critical condition after a serious wound. Dr Daniel T Banks leads the case with attendants optimistic no immediate crisis, but the outcome remains uncertain.
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Oliceman Tiernes
Thomas A. Tierney
Bett I Vinsent
Daniel T. Banks
Could Not Sleep Or Eat For Days Tonic advertisement claims Winearris benefits
A dated testimonial-style ad touts Winearris a tonic for nervous weakness and insomnia. Mrs. Hueston reports improved sleep and nerves after using several bottles, with claims of physician endorsement and global use. The piece promotes two bottle sizes and lists local drugstores and an address for free literature.
Mayor Takes Rap at Sen Delaney in Bridgeport Debate
City officials clash over employment and funding as Mayor Wilson urges a special committee to manage public works payrolls and note issuance. He cites balances in repair funds and calls for immediate action to avoid gaps before the next fiscal year.
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Sen. Delaney
Elialy
Ammr
Pras
Saic Wim. Thas
Petra
Variana
Wolifbord B. Wilson
Taft Named Chief Justice and Public Service Career
A long political life defines Taft as he steps into the role of chief justice. From Ohio roots to Yale law, his career spans judge, cabinet member, and war labor organizer. He has held federal and territorial posts, and after the White House he settled in New Haven as a law professor while shaping international law.
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Tafts
Triands
Iik
Taét
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Roosevely
Roosevelt
Winer
Taft
Jimlicn
Vandayuliter
Pilney
Peter Taft
Vermont
Alphonson Fatt
Grant
Hamilton
Ohio
Superior Court of Chin
Federal Circuit Court
Col Leetar
Internal Revenue
United States
Philippine Taiands
Organized War Labor Board
War Labor Board
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Public Works
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Pty
United de Vamineting Co
Nytonel
Bain
H Tits Ceramicteo
Ipuitale Works
Cleamles
Artin
Byda
Triangle
Washington
Main
Catherine Blyce
Reata Ofi
Pucbio
Colorado
Taft to Take Chief Justice Oath July Seventh
Montreal dispatch reports President Taft has accepted the nomination as chief justice of the United States and will take the oath on July 7. He thanks the Senate for confirmation and notes his ambition to serve the country well while resigning Yale and other posts. He plans further consultation in Washington and Canada before finalizing arrangements.
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United States
Senate
Taft
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Grand Trunk
Washington
Genera
Supreme Court
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New Haven
Yale University
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Quebec
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Yale
League
Tanforce Peace
Ematernalia
Watt
Hig Hotel
Tatt
Walter Cass
Unite States
Griffiths and De Valera Reach Irish Soil Accord
Griffiths and De Valera advance agreement that Lae question is settled on Irish soil. Griffiths believes all parties should move away from the heated atmosphere in Ireland. Government counts on the southern Anionista to induce De Valera to London, despite Crale’s refusal to attend a preliminary meeting in Dublin.
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Shania Hn
Ireland
Induve de Valera
London
James Crale
Griffiths Released from Mount Joy Prison
Dublin June 20 Arthur Griffiths founder of Sita Tein says he was released from Mount Joy prison at 4:30 this afternoon and has not yet had time to assess the peace situation. He reports three months in a British prison with no charges and notes belief that the government will release all Sinn Fein MPs in prison.
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Bridgeport
General Assembly
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Mount Joy
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Sita Tein
Prion
Alleged Cement Trust to Be Prosecuted in New York
Attorney General Daugherty announced that proceedings charging violation of the anti trust law should be instituted today in federal court at New York against the Cement Manufacturers Protective Association and its officers and members. About 90 representatives of the association were to be present. A noted cement official was expected to testify.
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Daugherty
Nto
New York
Wement Manufacturers’ Protective Association
Heapney
Natam Sechian
Peace measure on Senate floor delays treaty demand
Debates on a peace resolution focus on repealing war declarations and setting terms for negotiations with the Central Powers. Critics say the measure does not secure real peace or protect U S rights, while supporters argue it preserves congressional authority to end hostilities and safeguards American claims and property.
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Virginia
Poreigma Affaira Committee
Pioud
Germany
Austria
United States
Bourke Cochran
Nork
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Tur Yea
Congress
Renate
House
Knox
Senate
Trainon
United
Ameriean Citi
Deaf Mutes Attend Lecture on Colony Plans
Deaf residents hear talks on a proposed colony organized by the National Fraternal Society of Deaf, the National Association for the Dead, and local Catholic and Protestant groups. Interest rises in a factory to manufacture mind curing metal devices, with about a thousand people expected to be employed, mostly sales staff.
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Seiety of Deaf
National Association For Dead
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. Augustines
Halore
Lauder
Mindcuring Metal Devises
New Haven Railroad Mechanical Workers Favor Strike
New Haven Ionn June 30 The vote of the mechanical workers of the New York New Haven and Watford railroad on accepting wage reductions ordered by the Railway Labor board shows 85 percent opposed to acceptance and ready 200 to strike in protest. John Henderson secretary reports the decision and says the information has been sent to union officials in Chicago and Washington after conferences with the mechanical employes of the railroad.
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Ionn
New York, New Tavern and Watford Railroad
Ratroakt Labor Board
John Henderson
Federation of New Haven System of Employes
Washington
Iarry C. Oviatt
Youd
Navy appropriation measure delayed in Senate
Washington June 30 Action on naval reductions stalled the Navy appropriation bill in the Senate causing a potential lapse of funds at midnight. Leaders moved to push emergency resolution to continue current appropriations, aiming for final disposition tomorrow.
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Senate
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