Alcohol as a Key Manufactures Ingredient and Tax Reform
The article argues alcohol is a critical raw material across industries from varnish making to medicines and cosmetics, with millions of gallons used annually. It critiques the 1200 percent tax on grain alcohol, notes foreign countries offer tax relief, and supports H. R. 178 proposing a tax cut to 70 cents per proof gallon to boost U S industry, exports, and revenue.
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Germany
France
England
United States
Treasury
Congress
Joy
Japan’s rising trade power and global outlook in 1901
The piece notes Japan as a highly efficient nation with official trade claims topping 247 million dollars in 1901, far eclipsing thirty years of growth. It highlights U.S. share of exports, China indemnities, silver price impacts, and anticipates Japan's prominent role in global affairs for decades. It also covers U S policy on the Philippines, miners strikes, congressional activity, Vermont politics, the Panama canal, and Cuban reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Russia
United States
Newspaper Headlines and the Fearful Space Debate
A modern paper leans on bold headlines occupying about a third of pages. Critics argue headlines distort priority and inflate fear while editors defend them as essential, eye catching devices. Readers weigh clarity against sensationalism and space constraints shape storytelling choices.
Quotations on Americas and world affairs in 1909
A compilation of brief quotes from various papers discussing national titles in North America, Yale admissions, New York World’s Fair plans for 1909, cholera in India and the Philippines, and Russia’s stance on Manchuria and China. The selections reflect concerns over nationality terms, education trends, international fairs, public health, and great power diplomacy.
Notable Rumors and Remarks from a Political Page
A collection of satirical jibes and quick quips about public figures and events. Mentions Senator Bailey’s behavior, the President at Oyster Bay, Convict Tracey’s elusiveness, the King’s move at sea, Forger Caldwell’s reputation, and Vermont’s grim forecast. Also references to Philippine teachers and a social weather bureau idea by Dr. Ford.
Personal Matters Reported In Multiple Notices
Dr. Pierson Paige departs Springfield Young Men's Christian Association to lead at Phillips Andover Academy as physical director. Arthur W A Beckett to launch a new comic weekly John Bull with artists Percy Spence and Harry Furnisa. Berlin dispatch notes Emperor William orders American quail for Potsdam game preserves. Dr Seward Webb donates 6000 dollars to buy Cyrus G Pingle's herbarium at the University of Vermont. Hon Richard Maximilian Dalberg Acton turns 32 in August after inheriting title Lord Acton. educated at Magdalen College Oxford, entered foreign office in 1894, third secretary at Berlin 1896, second secretary in 1900. Leon Bourgeois, new French Chamber of Deputies president, represented France at The Hague peace congress. Master Capen of Boston Latin School ends 50 years in one institution, aged 79.
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Pierson
Paige
Springfield
Young Men’s Christian Association
Phillips-Andover Academy
Richard Maximilian Dalberg- Acton
Lord Acton
Magdalen College
Oxford
Foreign Office
Berlin
Chautauquans at Montwait on third reunion day
The New England Chau tauqua Sunday School Assembly held its third day at Montwait on July 7 drawing 100 to 200 attendees. Morning assembly and evening vesper service were held with Rev. Charles A. Crane of People's Temple Boston delivering the principal platform address.
Veteran firemen tourney entries and preparations in city
Capt. James H. Walker reports 15 entries for the veteran firemen’s tournament in the city on July 31. He also notes many letters requesting accommodations for men hiring bands and horses. Walker expects about 60 companies in the procession and playout.
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James H. Walker
Walker
Fourth of July's weather and golf echoes in New England life
A reflective column notes an unusually cool calm Fourth of July in New England with questions about salmon and green peas as a dinner staple and the waning popularity of golf due to expense and time. It highlights Professor Walcott’s parachute ventures, a Venezuelan accident, and his later career, then observes the post Fourth debris and greenery, closing with a Boston Transcript toast about a long steeping fruit punch ahead of the holiday.
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New England
Boston Transcript
World’s Greatest Corporation as Industrial Giant Example
The United States Steel corporation reports six months of the current year with net earnings of 64,407,153 dollars. Its wage-roll averages over 158,000 names, far exceeding government civil service employment, and its annual wages last year totaled nearly 113,000,000 dollars. Product selling value last year reached 460,000,000 dollars, with ten million tons of steel produced annually, about 67 percent of national output. Freight payments last year were 54,147,567 dollars.
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United States Steel Corporation
United States
Lincoln
New York
New York World
Epworth League Fourth At Sterling Camp Grounds
A party of Worthen Street M E church Epworth league members enjoyed a lively Fourth at Sterling camp grounds. They occupied Mrs Rawson's cottage on Trinity avenue, with a group including Hattie Wentworth Jessie Todd Lizzie Johnson Agnes Lovejoy Dawn Lovejoy Julia Wilson Stella Wilson Ethel Smith Charles Corr John Johnson Rev Samuel Worth Harry Wilson Robert Allen Fred Barber and Sam Stott.
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Epworth League
Worthen Street
M. E
Sterling Camp Grounds
New Jersey Central Updates June 29 Schedule Changes
General time change in New Jersey Central on June 29 expands service across Sandy Hook boats and Newark lines. About 60 locomotives added in two weeks with new cars, better station grounds, and miles of rail. New morning Newark train from Dunellen, extra Newark and New York trains, fast trains to Somerville and Perth Amboy, seashore division schedules, Atlantic City specials, and through cars Newark to Pt Pleasant and Mauch Chunk to Philadelphia.
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New Jersey Central
Sandy Hook
Newark
Dunellen
New York
Somerville
Plainfield
Philadelphia
Elizabeth
Perth Amboy
Seashore Division
Atlantic City
Beach Haven
Shore
Pt. Pleasant
Mauch Chunk
Point Pleasant
Wash goods stock marks down for summer sale
The wash goods stock is large with colors fabrics and patterns. During the mark down sale prices will be a little more than half the former selling price. Hundreds of other summer wear articles are offered at good value in this markdown event.
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Yale
Hartford Times
Davis
North Andover
Andover
Lawrence
Children’s Ready Made Wash Dresses Markdown Sale
About 200 dresses in chambrays ginghams dimities muslins and percal es in colors for ages two to fourteen offered at roughly two thirds regular price. This bargain should appeal to mothers seeking affordable summer wear.
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Lowell
City
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Boston
Maine
New Hampshire
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Massachusetts
Lowell Daily Courier
Philippines
McCall
Percival Clement
Panama Canal
Paris
Panama
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hudson River
St. Louis
Berkshire Eagle
India
Cleveland
Manchuria
Tien Tsin
Philadelphia Ledger
Middlesex Cafe
Jeposit
Yest
Nota Bene
Senator Bob Bailey
Oyster Bay
Tracey
Forger Caldwell
Ford
Penfield
Bailey
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Christian Science
Arthur W. A.beckett
Punch
John Bull
Percy Spence
Harry Furnisa
William
Potsdam
Seward Webb
University of Vermont
Cyrus G. Pingle
Leon Bourgeois
Chamber of Deputies
The
Hague
Master Capen
Boston Latin School
Montwait
Firemen’s
Ried
H-O
H-O Co
Coolidge & Livermore
Lynn
Mass
Lowell, Mass., and Vicinity
H. EH. Noyes & Son
Eee
Philips Academy
Princeton
Geo. Herbert
Professor Walcott
South Common
Lakeview
Venezuela
Putnam & Son
Central Street
TION
Sterling Camp Ground
Jersey Central
Luis Alexander Deer
Paul O. Kable
Optician
Geo. G. Rogers
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
Durance
Fred.c.church
Central
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