Washington News Notes From Bryan and Wilson
Secretary Bryan spoke at a Christian Endeavor mass meeting in the District of Columbia as part of a series of Sunday addresses. President Wilson signaled a peaceful but firm approach to tariff revisions including a rule to curb cheap foreign competition. Representatives from the American colony in Mexico City met Bryan to press for a stated objective.
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Christian Endeavor Union
District of Columbia
United States
Wilson
Mexico City
Jpesiseaey Eae
Roosevelt Attends Amateur Performance in Clinton Street
Personal Colonel Roosevelt his wife and son attended a performance by amateur actors on Clinton street east side New York. Police reserves struggled to keep back crowds hoping to glimpse the ex President. Miss Ethel Roosevelt daughter of Theodore Roosevelt wed Dr Richard Derby in Oyster Bay. George W Quintard a retired iron merchant died in New York aged 91 with an estate about 5 000 699 dollars. His remark built the Monitor for Erickson. Victor D Brenner Lincoln cent designer will marry Miss Anna Reed of New York.
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Roosevelt
Clinton Street
New York
Ethel Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Richard Derby
Oyster Bay
George W. Quintard
Erickson
Victor D. Brenner
Anna Reed
Sport Figures and Boxing News From Early 1900s
Sporting W. K. Sixsmith, former boxing instructor to U S Army personnel, hired by Princeton University to run a course. Harry J Hebner wins the Amateur Athletic Union national title in 100 yards and 140 yard backstroke at the Illinois Athletic Club tank Chicago with a 0 55 25 100 yard time. Peter Maher the Irish heavyweight champ seeks a comeback and challenges Jim Jeffries for a flood relief bout. Fred McKay of Winnipeg proves not a fighter when Gunboat Smith knocks him out in the second round at the Fairmont A C New York.
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W. K. Sixsmith
United States Army
Princeton University
Harry J. Hebner
National Amateur Athletic Union
Illinois Athletic Club
Chicago
Peter Maher
Ireland
Jim Jeffries
Fred McKay
Winnipeg
Gunboat Smith
California
Fairmont A. C
New York
Strikes and violence grip early 20th century Utica and beyond
General strikes threaten Utica New York across industries amid unrest. Sheriff orders shoot to kill in Auburn New York as strike riots flare. Across the nation riots ensue with hangings in Montgomery Alabama and a Panama Canal accident. Paralyzing retail strikes in East Liverpool Ohio and a flood weakened distillery warehouse in Louisville Kentucky.
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N.Y
Auburn
N. Y
Montgomery
Ala
Miraflores
Panama Canal
R. S. Wallace
Nerbert Martin
New Springfield
Staten Island
New York
Massachusetts House of Representatives
United States
Herbert Quick
Bunn Valley
High Bridge
N. J
Wis
Sylvester Sauders
Louisville
Western Union Telegraph Company
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
East Liverpool
Ohio
Zion City
Veliva
Rugby Distillery Co
Floods, fires and political shifts dominate regional news
The report notes diverse events from Duncan launching in Quincy to a New York flood relief fund totaling 644604 dollars. It mentions lynching in Montana, a ninety eight year old preacher, a New York transit sermon, a cow and bull sale in Chuckery, and various disasters. It cites a monument unveiling in St Joseph, a Cliftondale hotel fire, and multiple political moves including scholarships and Panama-Pacific preparations.
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Duncan
Quincy
Mass
New York City
F. M. Wilmot
Carnegie Auro Fund Commission
Columbus
Ohio
J. C. Collins
New Sheridan
Mont
O. P. Crandall
Middletown
N. Y
Francis M. Jones
Chuckery
Chicago
Calvin Corle
Somerville
N. J
Middle West
Pony Express
Patee Park
St. Joseph
Crowninshield Hotel
Cliftondale
Emma Giroves
Brunswick
Hiram Johnson
California
William J. Teehan
Toms Bay
Ehreed Aggueell
Maestages Feng
Perth Ambor
South Amboy
New York
White Plains
Waldo
Chamber of Commerce
J. Pierpont Morgan
Congress
Seuth
Texas
Albert S. Burleson
J B. Buchannan
Brenham
George Calhoun
Austin
Francisco Cirillo
Hood Rubber Company
East Watertown
World News Briefs From Europe and Africa
Reports recount a train disaster at Boma in the Belgian Congo with twenty three killed. Paris anarchist Lacombe committed suicide by leaping from Sante prison. London suffragettes escalate protests for the vote. A bomb exploded at Oxford station. Russian pilot Perlovski died by his own action near Warsaw. UK estate taxes show large figures from Sir James Couts. French aviator Faure died in Versailles. Mexican Guerrero is reported in revolt against Huerta. Banker Gustav Puppe fled Germany with massive liabilities. Canada plans parcel post zone service. A Rome memorial service for J P Morgan was held. A Venus statue was uncovered in a Rome slum home. France to seek big air fleet expansions. Marconi received Italian Grand Cross for wireless work.
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Lelgian
Congo
Lacombe
Sante
Paris
London
Lfe
Oxford
Perlovski
Warsaw
Gustav Puppe
Kuestrin
Germany
Pelletier
Canada
United States
J. P. Morgan
Rome
Venus
France
Gublielmo Marconi
Order of the Crown of
Italy
Wilson calls congress to alter tariff duties in extraordinary session
President Wilson's message to Congress urges a swift tariff revision to square schedules with current industrial and commercial life. He argues past tariffs fostered monopolies, pressuring for competitive, free enterprise and a development focused fiscal system.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
Congress
House of Representatives
Jewelry as social markers and Sunlight's role in growth
The piece surveys how jewels signify identity within high society, noting women’s effects and opinions on others’ adornments. It then shifts to a column praising sunshine for health and vitality, likening it to growth, digestion, and the maturation of young women.
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Queen Avoids Gambling Yet Wins Big at Derby Tale
The queen will attend the grand national with the king next month while still opposing gambling. A rail journey derby anecdote recalls Princess Mary drawing a strong horse, Prince Arthur trying to buy her chance, but she refused and the horse won easily.
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King Edward
Mary
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
London
Tariff changes detailed in opening Democrat bill
Washington reports the opening special session sees a tariff revision aimed at cutting duties on living necessities and trust controlled products. The plan reduces levies on essentials and warmth and comfort items for workers, offset by a new income tax.
Tariff Readjustments Propose Broad Tax Shifts and Free Goods
A 1916 tariff plan seeks $120 million yearly customs revenue via an income tax and aims to ease living costs for the poor by cutting duties on many items. Steel rails stay free. steel wire, forgings, machinery, and steam engines see large cuts. sugar and prints pass to free list. livestock duties drop. woollen and linen goods reduced. income tax bands set with exemptions and surtaxes. corporation tax repealed. salaries of top officials exempt. reciprocity treaties urged with Cuba and the Philippines left on free terms. The plan emphasizes source deductions and broad relief for consumers while shifting burden to higher incomes.
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Tly
United States
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Congress
Senate
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