The Coal Problem and Tariff Reform Debate
The President urged abolishing the anthracite duty in a message to Congress. Republicans hesitate to report tariff reform bills, fearing records on free coal and trust products. Debate centers on free bituminous coal from Nova Scotia and the Pennsylvania Railroad subsidy in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
iConeress
Daeshi
Hevesi Pest
Reochei
Seaboard
Nova Scotia
New York
Boston
Wanna
Republican Party
United States
Ship subsidy bill clears Senate heads to House vote
The protective tariff idea suggests voters favor more subsidies. The ship subsidy bill has passed the Senate and awaits action by the House of Representatives.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Reciprocity Treaties and the New Newfoundland Pact
The piece argues reciprocity in treaties with foreign nations has failed to protect domestic industries especially fishing on the New England coast. It warns that opposition in the Senate may derail the Newfoundland agreement and argues that trusts seek open foreign markets while the protective tariff preserves the home market, with monopoly profits at stake.
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State Department
Newfoundland
New England
Stme
Congress urged to curb rail rate abuses by ICC report
The Interstate Commerce Commission warns that railroads hide secret rates and stall competition. It calls for Congress to use full authority to force published and fair rates, but critics say Congress will do nothing due to influence from big shippers and trusts.
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Congress
Interstiate Commerce Commission
Commission
Individual Excellence and The Path to Greatness
The essay argues greatness comes from personal effort and self sufficiency. History tests ideas, praising individualism as the key to national strength and economic growth through enhanced labor and skill rather than mere legislative action.
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Iisstory
Palestine
Greece
Vic de Tiaby
Switzerland
Loweidie International Red Cross
Wealth, invention, and the worker in a moral glare
A speaker argues that progress comes from labor and invention, not theft. He recalls a New York gas plant waste tar used for roofing by unemployed workers, praising inventors and urging self-improvement, study, and productivity to raise wages and societal wealth. He warns against class hatred and strikes that could destroy abundance.
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New York City
Jersey City
Ile
Lie
Jersey
Lincela
Noyear
Mast
Popular Gospel 18 Wrong By Rev William Brown Thorp
The piece argues against the modern Don't worry gospel claiming it fails to inspire action or sacrifice. It contrasts this with Jesus warning about hell and the dangers to the human soul, stressing moral consequences of greed jealousy cowardice duplicity cynicism and sensuality.
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Jesus Christ
Marconi Wireless Station at Table Head Described
The article details Marconi's experiments at Table Head Glace Bay near Sidney Nova Scotia as part of proving transatlantic messages. It compares with earlier Newfoundland Signal Hill, Poldhu Cornwall and Cape Cod failures, describing the four 215 foot towers, copper cables, and wind proofing built to support multiple wires and aid long distance reception.
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Table Head
Glace Bay
Sidney
N.S
Marconi
Atlantic
Signal Hill
Newfoundland
Alarconi
Poldhu
Cornwall
Cape Cod
Mass
Poliu
Thevrer
Ginee Bay
Dhat
Self-Tipping Hat Born From Dying Automobiles
A Parisian inventor creates a hat that salutes automatically without hand contact. The crown houses clockwork springs wound before use. a nod releases a brake and lifts the brim to salute. Designed for naval and military service and promenaders, wheelmen and chauffeurs may favor it.
Global Coal Supplies and Future Fuel Challenges
The article notes a nearing peak in coal use, estimating World coal reserves at 303 billion tons across China Japan Britain Germany Russia and India enough for about 450 years at current use. It cites US and Canada and other regions extending global supply toward a millennium, with US leading production before strikes and England as next.
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China
Japan
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
India
United States
Canada
England
Record of the Past Declares Dean's Kidney Pills Cure
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonies from over fifty thousand users. It features Samuel J. Taylor of Goshen Indiana who claims a long kidney ailment was cured after starting the pills and remained so for five years without further medicine. A free trial offer and Buffalo New York distributor details are included.
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Collezent Sandhurst
Kitson
West Point
Dean
Samuel J. Taylor
South Third Street
Goshen
Ind
Jacob C. Mann
Doan
Taylor
U. S
Milburn Co
Buffalo
Summer boarders feel bunkoed by hotel ad scheme
The scene recalls travelers accusing a hotel of deceit after they found only altered half tone images from a booklet pasted on the door. The prank left guests unsure if the establishment met expected standards.
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Taggles
Wargoles
Puck
Limited Experience Dialogue Reveals Military Status
The exchange hints at a character with limited wartime experience as a Major, while another remarks the speaker remains in bachelor ranks, implying ongoing noncombat duties or a lack of senior command. The dialogue contrasts partial warfare familiarity with current rank and social status.
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Pura
Troy
Dethlehem
Supmoge
Early American Bible Society Founder Cited in Pancake Memor
The message mentions Mrs. Austin's Pancakes and credits Elias Woudinot as the first president of the American Bible Society. It notes his authorship of a work arguing that American Indians descend from the Lost Ten Tribes of Israel. The statement links religious history with exploration-era theories.
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The
American Bible Society
Elias Woudinot
Israel
Massive Labor Feeds Global Match Production
The article notes that about 60,000 workers are engaged in producing matches used worldwide, highlighting the scale of labor behind a common everyday item.
Cure of Ovarian Inflammation Promised by Pinkham’s Compound
Miss Alice Bailey of Atlanta credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing her ovarian inflammation and avoiding surgery after three years of painful menses. She reports rapid improvement after two bottles, gaining eighteen pounds and regaining health, with a testimonial note about an offer of five thousand dollars for proof.
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Alice Bailey
Atlanta
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Aller Baer
North Boulevard
Atlanta, Ga
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Combine
Washington
Uncle Santa Claus
Rev. N. D. Hillis
D. D
Dwight Hill
Ton
Scotland
Wageland
Rome
Michael Angelo
Heaven
Ferrera
Italy
Cyignn I Puleipiaf
William Brown Thorp
Great New
Iforace Mann
Marconi's Wireless Station
Marelonet Station
Nurithh
Peppery
Philadelphia Press
Paralich
Mrs. Austin
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