Thirteen General Tariff Changes In History
A historical review traces the thirteen general tariff changes in U S history from Madison to Payne. It notes how tariff acts often bore the name of a leading official or committee chair and details key figures like Madison Dallas Wright Silas Wright and Henry Clay. The piece highlights Madison's tariff push, Adams's unity move, Clay's 1833 compromise, and Fillmore's 1842 tariff drafting.
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Madison
Sereno BE
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Dingley
Robert J. Walker
the Treasury
Henry Clay
United States
Wright
Silas Wright
Mallory
Committee On Manufactures
House
United States Senate
John Quincy Adams
Fillmore
McKinley
Adams
Coercion Accusations Against Roosevelt Not Sustained
New York April 4 The National Civil Service Reform league report on federal office holders finds most charges of pernicious political activity sustained but clears Roosevelt of coerced support for Taft. It calls for broader classified service and a strengthened executive order to curb unclassified political influence.
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Taft
National Civil Service Reform League
Velt
Mr. Taft
Repub
Girl Dies in Fire at Historic Rest House
In Winchester Virginia Miss Virginia Carter, daughter of Reese B. Carter, died when her home the 200 year old Yellow House at Rest burned today. Both parents suffered severe burns while trying to save her, but recovering. The fire's origin remains unknown.
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Yellow House
George Washington
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
Rachel Wright
Sheridan
Valley
Congress
Government to Wage Legal War on Standard Oil Case
The U S government seeks dissolution of Standard Oil of New Jersey under the Sherman Act. Four judges open arguments. ten days allotted for final briefs amid a record exceeding 7 million words. Witnesses include John D Rockefeller and John D Archard as evidence dwarfs standard summaries.
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Standard Oil
Robert S. Taylor
St. Paul
Encyclopedia Britannica
New York City
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Archard
United States v Standard Oil Case Opens in St Louis
The long antitrust suit against Standard Oil of New Jersey and seven individuals, led by John D Rockefeller, begins in the U S circuit court in St Louis under the Sherman Act. The government seeks to dissolve the Standard Oil partnership and bar further anti competitive actions. The case arose from a 1906 bill charging a conspiracy to restrain trade across the petroleum industry.
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ST. Louis
United States Circuit Court
United States
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Washington
Circuit Court of the United States
Eastern District
Eastern Judicial Division
Missouri
John D. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Henry M. Flagler
Henry H. Rogers
John D. Archbold
Oliver H. Payne
Charles M. Pratt
Franklin Ferriss
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Frank B. Kellogg
C. B. Morrison
C. A. Severance
J. Harwood Graves
H. Dana Durand
Welcome for Roosevelt Ready at Naples Harbor
The steamship Admiral lies in Naples harbor decorated with flags as ex-President Roosevelt and his party prepare to depart for Mombasa. Flowers arrive for the distinguished American. plans include greetings by city officials and a German emissary, plus a possible visit to the Londres hotel and local sights.
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Naples
Griscom
Hamburg
Roosevelt
Hotel
Londres
Carrow West Roosevelt
Aosta
Four Injured in Sabbath Pistol Duel on Houseboat
Four people were hurt in a pistol duel and brawl between Good Citizens' league members and drinkers on a West Virginia anchored houseboat near Wellsville Ohio. Wounded include Williams Zollers East Liverpool and Ben Davidson East Liverpool. others were severely beaten and a former saloon keeper was nearly cut off. Dr. Barnes exchanged fire, was arrested, and released on $1000 bail as the fight spilled into near shore tensions over river liquor jurisdiction.
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Wellsville
Good Citizens’ League
Ohio River
West Virginia
Williams Zollers
East Liverpool
Ben Davidson
William Renoff
Frank Geiesse
Ohio
W. W. Holle
Lisbon
Renoff
Geisse
Dr. Barnes
Davidson
Eliot Declares He Has Not Declined Ambassadorship
Boston April 4 Charles W Eliot president of Harvard university returned from a Southern trip and stated he has not declined the post of United States ambassador to Great Britain. He said I have not declined and I have not said that I have declined nor spoken to anyone on the subject. His manner suggested he is still considering the question.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
Mass
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
United States
Great Britain
Gomez may turn over government in Venezuela crisis
Caracas reports President J Vicente Gomez may temporarily transfer power to J A Velutini as Castro’s fate and the revolt aftermath unfold. Castro’s route to Europe sparks speculation of exile or arrest with Trinidad seen as likely refuge.
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Gomez
Caracas
Willemstad
J. Vicente Gomez
J.A. Velutini
Castro
Europe
Venezuela
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Velasco on His Way to Venezuelan Ports
J Velasco governor of Tachira and husband of ex President Castro s sister sails from Maracaibo to La Guayra aboard the Maracaibo with his wife. The visit is linked to the approaching arrival of the former president at Venezuelan ports.
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Velasco
Willemstad
J. Velasco
Tachira
Castro
Maracaibo
la Guayra
LaGuayra
Former Cabinet Chief Near Death
Ethan Allen Hitchcock former secretary of the interior is critically ill at his son in law Commander W W Simms USN home. He has heart and kidney trouble with several sinking spells in the last days and grave fears for his recovery.
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Washington
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Ghilean Admiral Perez to Visit United States on Secret Mission
Admiral Perez of Talca Huano heads to the United States on an undisclosed mission after being commissioned by the government. Official details remain unavailable.
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Perez
United States
Valparaiso
Talcahuano
Republicans Pledge Victory for Payne Tariff Plan
Washington April 4 Dwight New York Republican whip says final tariff vote rule to be set for April 10. Measure aims to limit amendments while allowing a floor vote on free lumber barley and hides. Ohio patronage debates rise with about seventy five postmasterships pending. cases include Oscar I Robbins and Col lector of Customs Judson. Jim Judson likely confirmed. G A R members back D R Austin but age and timing complicate Columbus revenue post.
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Washington
Dwight
New York
House
Ways and Means
Payne
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Dalzell
Taft
Ohio
Buckeye
Congress
Burton
Customs and Internal Revenue Bureaus
Department of Justice
Oscar I. Robbins
Dick and Burton
Nevin
Republican Committee
Montgomery County
Treasury Department
Dayton
Robbins
C. W. Bieser
G. Schippel
Major Wilcox
Sandusky
Joseph C. Borner
Toledo
Bonner
D. R. Austin
Austin
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue District
Columbus
H. Moore
Athens
Moore
E. L. Taylor
Willis G. Rowland
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Madison
Bill
Head of Ways
Frederic J. Haskin
America
Confederation
Alexander J. Dallas
Treasury
England
Todd
Pennsylvania
Clay
Millard Fillmore
Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Reform League
Cur
Rent
Cor
Lican
Consid
Mr. Roosevelt
the Civil Service
Service Commission
The
Committee On Census
Black
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
North
Bureau
Winchester
Virginia Carter
Reese B. Carter
Mrs. Carter
Rockefeller
Sun
Oliver Cooper
Knickerbocker Avenue
Williamsburg
Elizabeth
William
Roogevelt
Mombasa
Mr. Cooper
Mother
Repre
London
Eliot
Presi
Dent Velutini
Representative Dwight
Will
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