Taft Notes Downward Tariff Revision Push From White House
President Taft issued a statement to Republican conferees and lawmakers in Washington signaling a downward revision of tariff duties aligned with the Chicago platform. He stressed allegiance to the party’s promises, emphasized evidence-based decisions on each item, and indicated he would act to secure necessary votes to move the measure, a move that stirred senators and representatives. Aldrich declined comment while noting conferees would rely on Taft to secure votes for the conference report.
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Taft
White’ House
Congress
Chicago
Algo
Aldrich
House
Senate
Taft Receives Big Stick From Donor in Tariff Debate
Ottawa Kansas donor J B Forbes sends a large bludgeon to President Taft with a note that the stick is for use against tariff bills and other schemes of criminal extortion. The item references Roosevelt era symbolism and hints at enforcement of policy through forceful action. The article also reports lightning fatalities in Leal 8 0 and the death of Jefferson Davis's daughter Mya Addison Hayes at Calo
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J. B. Forbes
Ottawa
Kaw
Pha
Jeff Davis
J. Addison Hayes
Jefferson ‘Davis
Confederacy
Caloyada Springs
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Trade and steel market outlook shows growth and resilience
The article notes improved general business conditions, expanded industrial activity, better labor use, and higher commodity prices. It cites ample banking credit in leading centers and generally low loan rates as reserve power for further expansion signaling continued steel and trade activity.
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Wen Mao Steel Pradd
Haview
Tarlt Revialeh
Republic Signs Scale to Return 10000 Men to Mills
About 10 000 men will return to work in the mills of the Republic Iron and Steel company after a joint conference in Pittsburgh. The wage scale was signed with the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. The new scale mirrors last year’s with minor footnote changes. Plants have been idled since July 1 but nonstrike status remained. Operations will resume under a closed shop, with full starts anticipated next week.
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Big Steel
Milla
The
Republic ‘Iron and Steel Company
Pittsburg
Amalgamated
Association ‘of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Proclaimed New Persian Ruler Shakes Tehran Politics
Crown Prince Sultan Ahmed Mirza was proclaimed shah in Parliament Square by the Persian national assembly led by Mujtahids and nationalist leaders. Azad Al-Mulk acts as regent while Russia safeguards the shah’s minority status. Mohamed Ali seeks refuge at the Russian legation in Zer vende with Cossack and Sepoy protection.
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Sultan Ahmed Mirza
Persia
Parliament Square
Mohamed Ali
Zervende
Shah
Azad
Al-Mulk
Pittsburg Markets Report Include Farm Commodities and Livestock
Pittsburg market notes list prices for potatoes eggs butter and dairy, poultry and live stock receipts with declines in cattle and sheep and strong hogs. Chicago grain market reports a broad slump in wheat with corn steady and July wheat options quoted near 10.9.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Island
Calecga
Chicago
Board of Trade
Tale of Cigarettes and Mischief in a Quiet Shop
A fragmentary historical note describes Wanda Hilti and others attempting cigarettes in a quiet setting. The scene hints at intrigue and mixed reactions as a handful of youths test the habit, with one observer expressing private satisfaction after a small indulgence.
Fragmentary line about a boy and smoke episode
An unclear passage describes a boy and smoking behavior with fragmented phrases. It mentions a boy who smokes and holds a cigarette, showing pride or ritual before discarding the smoke. The text is garbled and lacks coherent context or names.
Two Bits and a Quarter Explain Their Place in Change
A year of boldness and doubt frames a playful parable from the New York Herald. A twenty five cent Piece debates its status with a quarter and a crumpled greenback, arguing about being a unit or part of a larger whole.
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New. York Herald
Talking Shop The Curate at the Theater Box Office
The Pudding. Norah the green cook is asked how to tell when the pudding is cooked. The mistress instructs to stick a knife in and if it comes out clean it is ready. Then she adds a caution about sticking all the knives into the pudding.
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Norah
Philadelphia
Ledger
Frugal Duke’s Comic Plea Sparks Fatherly Retort
A witty exchange described in Chicago News where a duke writes a flirtatious note to a deaf-girl’s father. The father answers with a punning critique of the spelling and suggests the couple should “give up” if the girl desires the suitor.
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Bla Luir
Chicago
News
Fragmented quotes mix in oblique social chatter
A jumble of dialogue snippets from various papers features a fortune hunter courting Miss Roxley, coy retorts from a homely heroine, a mother questioning long courtships, and quips about eggs and gossip. The mishmash echoes late 19th century newspaper humor and social banter.
Colorful lawn and lingerie clearout sale notes
The ad lists clearout prices for lawn and lingerie items with varied effects. Values range from 97.00 to 65.00, discounted to 4.75, 83.75, 2.98, 95¢, and 2.60. Mentions embroidered and plain tailored styles and Dutch effects.
Rug Price Slide Stuns Local Stores
A brief shop note shows Brussels Rugs at 9 percent discount. a 9 by 12 rug listed at 30 dollars is cleared to 23 dollars, marking a rapid price drop as stores reel from sales.
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