Falsity of claim tariffs help people on five billion list
The author rebuts claims that the Payne Aldrich tariff reductions on five billion dollars of consumer goods benefit the public. He names petroleum products, steel rails, lumber, pork and beef products, sugar, and structural steel as misrepresented. The piece argues reductions were offset by higher costs and argues most items should be free.
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Standard Oil
Republican Party
Ways and Means Committee
Cannon
Crumpacker
Steel Trust
Beef Trust
Cannon and Watson
Packing House Trust
Sugar Trust
Welkin
Peer Trust
Payne-Aldrich
Arkles
Congress
Contradictions in Shelbyville Republican on Payne Bill and Cannon
AnExtract from the Shelbyville Republican criticizes Mr Watson and the Payn e bill era noting insurrectionist tactics and public discontent. The column accuses politicians of dirty politics and laments the perceived victory of those who sought to overthrow Cannon while predicting political maneuvering may undermine public trust in Washington.
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Shelbyville
Watson
Jim
Washington
Cannon
Shelbyville Republican
Roosevelt and Pinchot Cable Meeting in Rome Rumor
Editorial discusses Roosevelt's knowledge of Pinchot's firing by Taft and the politics surrounding James E. Watson. It notes Roosevelt sending for Pinchot to meet in Rome to reveal truth and acknowledges Watson's significant influence in Congress amid factional conflict.
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Roosevelt
Pinchot
Taft
Rome
Insurgency May Mean New Party
Cincinnati Enquirer warns that the three day upheaval in Congress over Cannon may spawn a third party or shifting coalitions. It questions which party governs, the future of bipartisan reform, and the risk of ad hoc majorities altering national policy.
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Congress
House
Taft
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Senate
Cincinnati
Enquirer
World Dreamer William Penn and the Red Men
Rev Thomas B Gregory recounts William Penn’s vision of fair government in Pennsylvania his quote of sweet quiet and serene heavens the Elm Treaty under Shackamaxon and his hope to civilize the Delaware and preserve peace with Native Americans despite failed outcomes from greed and indifference.
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William Penn and the
Rev
Thomas B. Gregory
William Penn
New World
England
Penn
Penn’s
Shackamazxon
Philadelphia
Voltaire
Novemer
End of Aldrich Rule Fight Signals Wider GOP Shakeup
A collection of editorials argues the House speaker's victory over Cannon is a step toward eradicating Aldrichism in the Senate. It warns the fight must continue to dismantle autocratic rule in both chambers and notes Republican leaders faceContinued scrutiny from insurgents and the public.
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Aldrich
Congress
St. Paul
Illinois Republican Association
Washington
Fie
Illinois Club
Buffalo News
Mr. Cannon
Messrs
Cannon
Payne and
Daleell
Ohio State Journa
Des Moines reform plan proves average politicians can perform
Des Moines adopted a new commission style government and, despite hopes for a business man led administration, elected city officials with long political ties. The result: improved efficiency, lower costs, and a shift of power to department heads, raising questions about whether government form or individual leaders drives success.
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Des Moines
America
Des_ Moines
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Mathis
Ash
Court House
Department of Parks and Public Property
Hamery
Department of Public Safety
Schramm
McVicar
Wes Moines
Rocky Mountains
Locust Street
Department of Accounts and Finances
Edward F. Gillan
United States
Commission
Street
Grand Avenue
Police Department
Gen. Bingham
New York
Charles Mulford Robinson
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James E. Watson
Wharetts
Marshall
Shelby County
J. J. Hill
Vic Murdock
McWair
Fou
Boulavard
Rida
Joe
Roosevelt Cables
Mr.Watson
Associated Press
Carl Bernhardt
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