Carnegie Calls Tariff Reform a Revenue Measure
Andrew Carnegie declares protectionist tariffs are no longer needed as American industry matures. He urges reduced duties on manufactured goods, abolition of protective steel and oil tariffs, and higher revenue taxes on luxury imports consumed by the rich as described in his Century Magazine article. He notes McKinley’s protectionist stance when needed and cites reductions in iron and steel duties through Wilson and reform bills.
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Y York
Andrew Egie
Carnegie
Century Magazine
Congress
America
Gorman
Flower
Shibo Castle
Picking the New Cabinet for Secretary of State
The piece names four likely candidates for Taft’s Secretary of State Elihu Root Theodore E Burton Henry Cabot Lodge and Dr David Jayne Hill It argues Root may stay but if not Lodge Burton or Hill will be chosen and Hill’s Berlin posting signals a path to the White House final choice seems set by readiness and proximity to Taft
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State Department
Washington
Elihu Root
Theodore E. Burton
Henry Cabot Lodge
David Jayne Hill
William H. Taft
United States
Taft
Mr. Root
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Congressman Burton
Chicago
Ohio
Germany
Dr. Hill
Berlin
Hill
Tariff battle rhetoric on oil steel and luxury taxes
The writer lauds tariff reform with emphasis on revenue rather than protection. He argues oil producers need no protection and urges drastic tariff revision toward revenue, while preserving duties on luxuries for the wealthy. He warns Congress to avoid halting reforms and to pursue peace and steady strength for the republic.
Elks Set Fourth Annual Turkey Fest on Thanksgiving Eve
On November 25 the local Elks club hosts its fourth Turkey Fest at the hall in the theater building. The stag event traditionally leads the season with turkey meals and arrangements completed. Rumor suggests T. and J. will attend this gathering.
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Elks
Entertains Class By Rev Sanders Tonight
Rev L L Sanders will entertain Mrs Lampman's Sunday school class this evening at the church.
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Rev. L. L. Sanders
Union Thanksgiving Service at Tabernacle Baptist Church
A union Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday evening at the Tabernacle Baptist Church for all north side churches.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
North Side
Reverend N F Clark to Speak at Tabernacle Baptist
Neenah Wisconsin pastor Rev N F Clark will speak at Tabernacle Baptist next Sunday in Rev Sanders absence. He will not be here permanently. The speaker says the worthiest life mission is serving others during one's life.
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N. F. Clark
Neenah Wis
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Sanders
Captain's Wits Save Ferry Passengers In Fog
In New York Harbor a collision between the fruit steamer Admiral Dewey and the fishing boat Mount Desert left 500+ people endangered. Captain Davison kept the Dewey steady and shielded passengers as Mount Desert passengers jumped to the Dewey for safety. Police Captain Hayes and Lieut. Belton assisted in subduing a frantic crowd on deck. No fatalities reported despite many injuries and a chaotic evacuation.
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New York
Jamaica
Bay Ridge
Mount Desert
Davison
Fruiter
Dewey
C. J. Hayes
Lieut. Belton
Jim Bludso
Collision Rescue On The Harbor Steamers Separated
Amid panic aboard the Mount Desert passengers scrambled to the Admiral Dewey for survival as the two steamers wedged together in shallow water. Captain Davids steered the fruiter slowly to hold the Mount Desert in place while rescuers ferried many to safety. Afterward the Mount Desert reached South Brooklyn to discharge remaining travelers as the Dewey proceeded to its pier.
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Mount Desert
Davids
Fruiter
Davidson
Capt. Davidson
Young Man Feared to Have Drowned in Black River
Amos Anthony of Sparta is feared to have drowned in the Black river after disappearing last Tuesday while crossing the slough toward French Island. He was about 20, recently employed at Ed Howard's, and his friends and his Sparta parents are hoping for news as rescuers search holes and waterways.
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Amos Anthony
Sparta
Black River
Anthony
French Island
Ed Howard
Peckham Reaches the Retiring Age in Supreme Court
Washington November 17 Assistant Justice Rubus W Peckham reached his seventieth year last week and joins the ranks of senior justices who can retire on full pay at any time The court now includes Chief Justice Fuller aged 75 and Associate Justices Harlan Brewer and Peckham who are all eligible for full retirement at will The report notes Brewers age will be 71 next June and Harlan is also 75
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Washington, D. C
Rubus W. Peckam
Supreme Court
Fuller
John M. Harlan
David J. Brewer
Justice Peckam
Heney After The Man Lower Down
San Francisco sections quote a shaken Heney vowing to pursue the root of vice and corruption. He declares life work will continue, stating the source is the vast conspiracy behind crime and public injustice, not merely individual criminals.
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San Francisco
Heney
Public building work to ease unemployment in Berlin
Unanimous labor union action in Germany backs government aid to the unemployed. Leaders report more than a third of the workforce out of work, warning the crisis is more serious than in a generation. Berlin plans extensive public improvements to provide jobs for the idle.
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Berlin
Empire
Jail delivery probe to scrutinize Missouri prison plot
Jefferson Missouri November 23 authorities launch a strict probe after the discovery of a wholesale jail delivery plot at the Missouri penitentiary. A tunnel nearly breached the wall and would have given convicts a route to escape. investigators aim to locate those responsible.
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Jefferson, Mo
Missouri Penitentiary
No Venus label for an off-hand girl says poet
A playful line argues against labeling a girl as Venus solely due to her casual manner. The speaker compares it to a fountain pen described as overflowing, implying remarks about character may be unfair and suggestive rather than factual.
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Maude
Letitia Semple and the White House Social Era
The article chronicles Letitia Semple daughter of President Tyler as a witty popular figure in Washington with the White House scenes of gaiety from 1842 to 1844. It traces the social lineage through Jackson Adams Harrison and the Civil War, noting the decay of property and Semple's final years in Washington society.
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Letitia Semple
President Tyler
Washington
White House
Jetita (Tyler) Semple
Tyler
John Quincy Adams
Adams
Jackson
Dolly Madison
William Harrison
Virginia
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