Tariff debates and the push for revision in Taft era policy
The piece critiques the looming tariff revision under Senator Aldrich and the Ways and Means push. It notes the nation’s divisions over protectionism, cites Hancock’s tariff stance by region, and warns of a forced bill shaped in conference after House debate. It portrays Taft facing a difficult clash between reform and entrenched interests.
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Congress
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Senate
Holy Ark of Protection
Cannon
Payna
Dalzell
Taft
Belated Fort Wayne saloon reform backed by owners
Saloonkeepers in Fort Wayne initiate a reform with their own plan and police support to enforce 11 o clock and Sunday liquor laws. They aim to curb unrestrained traffic, believing restriction is better for business, while public sentiment toward wide open practices remains uncertain.
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Fort Wayne
Wod
Taft tariff plan hints at revision and revenue relief
The piece cites Taft's inaugural address as framing a tariff bill aimed at increasing revenue and easing burdens of the Dingley act. It notes Taft is not a free trader but supports real tariff revision to boost government receipts and provide relief. Prospects for the special session appear cautiously hopeful but not fully flattering.
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United States
Notien
Gettesburg
Hancock
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
New England
Great Northwest
Ohio
Indiana
California
Cobden Club
Cleveland
Taft
Congress
Web
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Mexico
Diaz
Menxico
Crossing disaster warned as streetcar and locomotive collide
Adminished dispatch warns city authorities and railroads to hasten track elevation at Calhoun street grade crossing. The collision today caused no fatalities but signals a recurring danger and repeated near misses. Elevation is needed and the recent crash may accelerate progress.
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Pennsylvania
Calhoun Street
Stree
Calhoun
Good Roads Enthusiasm Signals California Awakening
The Los Angeles Times notes a California surge in good roads activism, with Los Angeles County planning 300 miles of roads and a 34 million dollar expenditure. The state seeks a 1 million dollar trunk-line appropriation, while advocates urge comparable, practical improvements locally. The piece praises Los Angeles’ ambitious approach without overextending other counties.
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Los Angeles
Cal) Times
California
Standard Oil Wins in Complex Antitrust Appeal
In Chicago a jury found the Standard Oil Company of Indiana violated the Elkins Act, with a later judge identifying the New Jersey unit as the main offender and assessing the maximum penalty. The ruling underscores broader anti-rebate concerns amid intricate legal questions.
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United States District Court of Chicago
Standard ON Company of
Tudiana
Onesaw M. Landis
Standard OW Company
New Jersey
Oil Trust Verdict Rehearing Ends in Not Guilty
The U S circuit court of appeals overruled a trial verdict against Standard Oil Indiana. In the retrial the jury found no case against the corporation. The long case saw immense government expense and debate over rebates and profits. The final status leaves the question: is the Standard Oil trust bigger than the government and the law?
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Oil Trust
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Unite States
A Saloon Made Dry Sunday in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne witnessed an unusually dry Sunday with few liquor violations, mostly token acts by saloonkeepers to show they could suppress sales. Clubs likely sold as usual, while leaders of the dry movement push for a citywide Sunday closure and stricter law obedience, hoping to shift sentiment under the option law. The community recognizes the previous leniency and questions remain on how saloonmen will respond and influence future policy.
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Fort Wayne
Rtrter Mills
St. Whit
Allen County
Wen
Wayne
Gordon
Richmond Item
Progress Against Czarism in House Reform Effort
The piece argues Democrats deserted reform in the House, weakening the fight against autocracy of the speaker and the rules committee. It credits insurgents with progress and laments minority desertion led by Fite Gerald of Brooklyn and a New England protectionist bloc.
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House of Representatives
House
Fitegerald
Brooklyn
New England
Turbulent politics and rail crossing dangers highlighted
A Richmond Item editorial rakes public figures and party splits while warning of Calhoun Street crossing collisions. It notes Republican resolve against Speaker tyranny, a mayoral pledge scheme by Editor Gordon, and contrasts ethical gaps in reform, ending with Ruth Bryan Leavitt’s marriage clash and a brief digression on divorce.
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Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Papa
Mamm
Leavitt
Anda
Inve
Iowa Prohibition Fight Dropped After Legislature Outcome
In Iowa the push to resubmit the prohibition issue to voters failed in the legislature. The era of statewide prohibition discussions continued as some groups pursue anti prohibition efforts while Jowa maintains a strict prohibition stance despite broad public sentiment and new local suits.
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Jowa
Iowa
Prohibition laws and political aims cross paths in Kansas and Indiana
The piece surveys strengthened anti liquor codes in Kansas making drinking costly for patrons and sellers, notes Indiana may delay repeal of the county option law, and comments on regional politics. It critiques Central American annexation proposals and observes a high profile murder trial in Nashville alongside Indiana political maneuvering and electoral humor.
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Kansas
Jayhawk
Indiana
Indiana counties move to dry option law in cleansing saloon business
Several Indiana counties will resort to the option law to eliminate saloons this month, with Miami County named as a key seat of the movement. Pro and anti saloon factions predict Miami’s vote will decide the fate of Peru and the wider push to reach about forty dry counties statewide by month’s end. The piece notes stalled tariff reform debates and political figures like Nels Aldrich, Jon Cannon, Serena Payne, and Jack Dalzell as context.
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Indiana
Miami County
Perty
Peru
Nels Aldrich
Jon Cannon
Serena Payne
Jack Dalzell
Aldrich measure in conference frames political fate
The piece notes that Aldrich will push a measure through a conference, predicting the end of Dingley law if plans do not go awry. It cites Roosevelt resisting press scrutiny, Indiana judges Landis and Anderson rising in the Standard Oil case, and local governance efforts to curb saloon activity. It also mentions Porto Rico governors Landis and Watson as noted state figures.
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Aldrich
Mr. Roosevelt
Africa
Indiana
Standard Old Company
Landis
Anderson
Octopus
Hoosierdam
Charles B. Landis
Porto Rico
James B. Watson
Indefinite political jockeying noted for Fort Wayne mayoralty
The piece lauds Hon James El Watson as indispensable to public affairs and hints at a congressional at large berth. It notes Taft’s early start in Washington and declares an open field in Fort Wayne mayoralty with the old one term law in place and new blood ready to enter the municipal battle.
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James el Watson
Washington
United States
Gowdyville
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Political Commentary on Prohibition Debates and Legislation
The piece critiques voter choice, law enforcement, and a slow law-abiding regime amid prohibition debates. It praised Governor Marshall’s stance and warned of legislative limits, noting bankruptcy rumors in Kansas City and political tensions surrounding Governor Hosey and Indiana statutes amid looming strikes and tariff issues.
Charity minstrel workers honored for Elmira show success
Miss Leah Cohen Prof Fred J Reineke Albert C Alter receive coral neck lace davenport and leather lounge chairs as thanks for weeks of rehearsing and training actors for Bills annual charity minstrel shows. J Z Dormer spoke. sponsors Harry Wiebke and F K Bougher aided. Reed notes Thomas Miller, Whitley County farmer, died in Union township. Advertised product Ely Cream Balm praised for nasal issues.
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Leah Cohen
Fred J. Reineke
Mr. Reineke
Mr. Alter
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