Taft tariff message to Congress urges quick revision
Washington reports Taft's extra session message calling for swift tariff revision under the Dingley act. He warns of deficits, urges priority on the tariff bill, notes business uncertainty and the need for a new revenue source, and cites the 1909 budget gap. The speech is followed by House and Senate reactions and procedural changes.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
White House
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Presbyterian Church Decision Sparks Interest in Texas Case
In Dallas on March 16 a Texas Supreme Court ruling in the William Clark et al v. Yeus G. W. Brown et al case clarifies the union of Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Presbyterian Church in the United States. The decision states that the union is proper, the Cumberland church’s property now belongs to the unified church, and the local Cumberland church remains intact though renamed. The court addresses property ownership, church authority, and implications for members across the denomination.
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Dallas
Texas
Supreme Court of Texas
William Clark
G. W. Brown
Cumberland Presby Church
United States
Cumberland Church
The
United Church
Jefferson
Cuombrland Church
Act of Union
Tla Rer
Court of Texas
Confession of Faith
General Assembly of the Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Cumberland
Presbyterian Church of the United States In America
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Siloam Wethers Bring Up To 4 75
Last week saw prices for wethers reach up to 4 75 as buyers from multiple firms reported strong demand. Names such as Midden & Son Lone Rock Neel & Son Stewart Martha & Monehan Underwood appear among bidders with two and three year old wethers fetched with wool. Highest price paid this season noted at 4 75 for two year old wethers with wool.
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A. Neel & Son
Lone Rock
W. Stewart
Martha & Monehan
Charles Underwood
Apples
London
W. Dennis & Sons
California
Oregon Newtons
Nova Scotia Baldwins
Russell
Starks
Fallawaters
Ben Davis
Idaho
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Washington
Sue Elmore
Tu Ok
Texas
Railway men deny conference reports at Pasadena
Pasadena March 16 prominent railroad officials with E H Harriman deny Harriman and themselves are or will be holding any conference on railroad matters. President Harahan of the Illinois is among those present and dismisses the rumors.
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Pasadena
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Harahan
The
Illinois
Weekly Market Report for Eugene and Portland Entries
The Eugene market listing shows prices for dairy eggs butter and poultry, with per dozen eggs at 16 18c, butter 55c per pound, fry prices 11c per inch, and assorted farm goods. Portland market notes discuss consolidation of independents by large firms, hops tariffs, apple trade prices, and broad commodity movements across wheat, oats, corn, and vegetables.
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Ile
S@soc
Portland
Central Adds Pro Test On Conference Prospect
Central executive Harahan and Harriman figure into a disputed conference concept. Harahan denies any bid to become president of New York Central lines while supporting a constitutional amendment that would allow stronger railroads to aid weaker ones, arguing it could yield favorable results.
Graham and Draper Wed At Courthouse March 10 1909
William Albert Graham and Edith Laurena Draper of Blachley were married at the courthouse on March 10 1909 by County Judge G R Christ man.
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G. R. Chrisman
William Albert Graham
Edith Laurena Draper
Blachley
Heavers Win Big Over White Sox No. 2 in San Luis Obispo
A crowd of over 1500 from up to 60 miles watched Heavers defeat Chicago White Sox No. 2 6 to 1 in San Luis Obispo yesterday. Report mentions missing Rid dle store manager Charles Stauffer of Douglas county last seen 19 years ago after leaving a Montpelier factory. Ashland raises 4500 for publicity. Classifieds note two second-hand Petaluma incubators and a six-room bungalow for sale with furnishings and Kimball piano.
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Kaber, Wolf & Netter
New York
Heavers
McCreedie
Chicago White Sox
San Luis Obispo
Charles Stauffer
Riddle
Douglas County
Eugene
Stauffer
Montpelier
Ohio
Notice of private sale of minor's real estate in Eugene
War Court of Linn County Oregon authorizes sale of Vernon G Menderson estate. West half of lot 4 block 7 in Skinner's Donation area, Eugene, to Minnie C Henderson dower interest. Sale to highest bidder April 19 1909 with half money on sale day and remainder in one year, 6 percent interest, mortgage security. Published April 15 1909.
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Vernon G. Menderson
War Court
Linn County
Oregon
Eugene
Skinner
Lane County
Minnie C. Henderson
Chas. B. Henderson
Imee
Insie C. Seed Ee FF Gua
Hearing on Tariff Rates Before Special Committee
Washington D C March 17 three hundred importers exporters manufacturers and agriculturists and tariff experts testified before the House Ways and Means Committee across hearings from November to December and in supplements. Notable witnesses included Andrew Carnegie Judge Gary Charles Schwab and other steel leaders discussing steel tariffs and labor costs. The lumber paper leather wool sugar and Philippines schedules prompted cross examinations and debates on protection versus free trade, with emphasis on pricing methods and industry impact.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Ways and Means
Thomas J. Doherty
Treasury Department
Herbert H. Lord
Steel Industry
Andrew Carnegie
Charles H Schwab
E. H. Gary
Carnegie
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
Steel Corporation
Germany
Forest Ofs
South
Northwest
Champ Clark
Missouri
House
T. B. Walker
Edward Hines
United States
Canada
Paper Trust
John Norris
American Newspaper Publisher's Association
International Paper Company
Chester W. Lyman
Ways and Means
William Whitman
Boston
Clark
Ways and Means Committee
Frank P. Bennett
House of Representatives
Senate
Whatman
Western States
Ohio
Philippines
Taft
Edwin F. Atkins
Cuba
Claus RK. Spreckles
New York
Rotary
War Wright
Louisiana
Sugar Trust
California
Sicily
Hale
Rectigraph Installed by Wheeler & Company
A. B. Wheeler & Co.abstractors installed at the courthouse a rectigraph, the latest device for copying the full records of deeds mortgages and more. The machine produces a complete copy in minutes, far faster and more accurate than the old handwriting method, with Jacksonville the first in the state to adopt this advance.
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A. EB. Wheeler & Co
Court House
Jacksonville
Wheeler
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HFT
Committee On Ways and Means
Cowens
Cannon
Fitzgerald
Dom
Committee On Rules
Presbyterian Church
Midden & Son
Jeny
Soc
Portland Market Report
Herman Kleber
Fairchild
Portland Union Stockyards
Frank Diners
Jumctson City
Dinges
Union
George Burdick
Amity
Portland Mankist Report
Willamette Valley
Ife
Fortland
Lab
Bluestem
Les
Proucers
New Timothy
Florida
Bell
Hood River
James T. Harahan
Ashland
Chambers Hardware Co
Soteck
Guardian's Sale
China
New England
West
Elisha W. Cobb
Mass
Chicago
Wheeler & Company
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