Taft tariff reform signal and Republican platform shift
President-elect Taft outlines tariff reform principles at an Ohio Society banquet. He argues for a thorough, evidence based revision to fix the difference in production costs between home and abroad with a reasonable American profit, urging honest effort over empty promises.
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Cleveland
Chicago
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Washington
Laws Of The Road In Connecticut Stirs Debate
Connecticut's automobile law is praised as flexible and powerful by The New Haven Register. Officers may arrest drivers who fail reasonable caution, and must prove the case in court or the arrest is void. A Hart movement discusses enforcement and reform.
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Connecticut
New Haven Register
Mitch
Plea for Filth Critics Seize Harbor Pollution Hearing
The Engineering News condemns a small group opposing dumping Passaic Valley sewage into New York Harbor. It highlights statements by Drs Porter DaRuinaton Sopma and Soper of the Metropolitan Sewerage Commission who urge stopping further pollution and favor action that keeps New Jersey from extra contamination.
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New York Harbor
New York
Bucenws H. Portsar
Thomas DaRuinaton
Soper
Metropolitan Sewerage Commission
Sorer
Porter
Dr. Penrsn
Newark Bay
New Jersey
Preservation Versus Change Amid Historic City Churches
From utilitarian view there is little reason to preserve St Johns Chapel Varick Street while protests against abandonment mix sentiment and function. Poets resist mutability but public sentiment for preserving historic churches remains wholesome. Baeprexer notes many Sir Canistorusr Wres churches survive in London’s narrow streets, mostly hidden among merchants.
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Varick Street
Baeprexer
Sir Canistorusr Wres
London
Efforts to Save St John’s Chapel May Fail in Varick Street
The 100 year old St John’s Chapel faces closure in a declining neighborhood as the Trinity Corporation resists change and communicants may transfer to St Luke’s. A private subscription or national fund might be needed to preserve the landmark, though critics doubt public interest will rise.
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St. Agnes’s Chapel
St. Luke's
Hudson Street
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Varick Street
Griper
Topics of the Times. Lawlessness and Its Vindication
The piece contrasts the Boston Tea Party with modern night riders, noting Tea Party motives and revolutionary outcomes. It argues revolts gain vindication only through success, while current rioters face condemnation unless they shift events in their favor. It treats the right of revolt as sacred but conditional on outcomes.
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Boston
Exior
Kentucky
Marriage with low income judged unfit by judge
Justice A Warning Foster states that women who marry men earning only six dollars a week should expect to work for a living and will not compel a husband to contribute to a wife who leaves him. He argues the income threshold for a stable marriage varies by people, but six dollars weekly is not a true living wage in this city.
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Foster
Justice Foscani
Strange remarks spark debate on engineering trust
A New York newspaper points to a controversial quotation about engineers and bridges. It notes public mystification over engineering credibility while asserting a bird and bridge theory by Mr. Lincoln, backed by a reporter's letter defending bridge stability despite concerns.
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New York
Cory
Lincuam
Trinity Church Considers Landmark Status for St Johns Chapel
President De Forest of the Municipal Art Commission sent resolutions to Trinity Vestry. The Dec 6 commission meeting urged preserving St Johns Chapel as a century-long city landmark and a lasting work to be carried on a public interest.
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St. Sos
Andes
Permanen
Daisy tribute to McGowan at Washington Irving High School
Washington Irving High School hosted a 2400 student, parent, and alumnae celebration in honor of McGowan, the Board of Education leader credited with building the school. Girls formed a daisies chorus, presented hearts, and cheered the mayor and McGowan, praising his role in the new building.
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Washington
Irvin High School
Board of Aldermen
Union
President McGowan
Mr. McGowan
Washington Irving
McGowan
Haji
McClellan
Princeton
Frederic R. Coudert
Thomas J. Wiggins
Edgerton L. Winthrop
Washington Irving High School
Board of Education
Tariff reform call to cut food costs and free list
A letter to the editor argues the Tariff Committee should remove duties on food products to curb rising living costs. The writer cites live cattle hogs beef and poultry duties and contends free-listing food would lower prices, despite protests from sellers profiting from high costs. Buck Run Pennsylvani a December 16 1906.
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New York Times
Tariff Committee
Buck Run
Penn
Night School Incident At 110th Street Reform Building
A reader describes a December 8 1906 intrusion during Night School 88 on 110th Street between Second and Third Avenues. An armed man with a Tammany pass interrupted a lesson, ordered men around, and prepared to sell portraits at 26 cents each while the principal and teachers stayed silent to keep their positions.
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New York Times
110Th Street
Second
Third Avenues
Tammany
Morris Hellman
New York
Clergymen Face Fines For Unreturned Marriage Certificates
City Clerk Scully announced that 600 to 600 marriage licenses have not been returned by ministers who performed ceremonies. He printed on envelopes the law requiring return of certificates and the penalties of 1 to 50 dollars. His office notes the slowness of ministers and backlogs in records.
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Scully
Department of Health
Lily
Move Roosevelt Post Office In Defiance of Postal Rules
The Roosevelt Arizona post office was moved against Post Office Department rules after a flooding Verde River season. Residents suffered as the old building’s roof faced rising water while the Postmaster pursued a delay.
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Phoenix
Arizona
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Post Office Department
Roosevelt
Verde River
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Washington
The
St Johns Chapel Spire and Trinity Land Question
A letter from New York dated December 17 1906 notes that nearby Trinity Church sits on vast land paying far more income than its upkeep requires and argues for St Johns Chapel to provide needed service given the flourishing St Alphonsus Church nearby. The writer claims Trinity stands on land with rich revenue while St Johns could serve more people if given similar support.
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New York Times
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St. John’s
New York
Taxing owner bears subway costs for city transit
Letter from M Harris in New York on December 17, 1908 argues it is unfair that the Manhattan property owner must pay most taxes to fund subways that move tenants to outlying areas. The writer laments the burden placed on a single owner for city transport projects.
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New York Times
Manhattan
M. Harris
New York
Sister Mary Not Served in Nauvoo Industrial Suit
United States Deputy Marshal Grady failed to locate Sister Mary Pohlson head of St Marys Academy Nauvoo NL who signed blank notes totaling around five hundred thousand dollars given to P J Kieran of the Defunct Fidelity Funding Co of New York. A second suit for twelve thousand dollars was filed against St Marys Academy.
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New York Times
Springfield
Ill
United States
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Nauvoo
Reliance Fire Insurance Company
Pittsburg
Mary Pohlson
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St. Mary’s Academy
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Fidelity Funding Company of
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Pater Gertrude
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Pinel Funding Co
John Bunyan accused of cake theft at Highgate
The London Chronicle reports John Bunyan, aged 13, was brought before the Highgate Bench for stealing cake from a coffees stall. The magistrate remarked remembering that name as he remanded the youth.
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London Chronicle
John Bunyan
Highgate
Secret Love Note Ends In Court Drama
A poetic memory recounts writing a romantic note to a damsel that promises a future together. The plan collapses as the secret is betrayed, leading to court proceedings and a lasting fear of writing such vows again. The speaker, Lurana Sheldor, reflects on youth and consequences.
Vaderland Delayed Arrival From Antwerp With Noted Passengers
The Red Star liner Vaderland arrived three days late from Antwerp due to boisterous weather. Among the passengers was James Gustavus Whiteley, Congo Free State Consul General in the U.S. He disputed Belgians’ profits under King Leopold. Jockey Joseph Richards also traveled aboard, wearing colors of Moscow financier Michael Lasaraff and recounting horses descended from rivet racing.
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Red Star
Vaderland
Antwerp
James Gustavus Whiteley
Congo Free States
Berlin
Silver Dart makes two long flights at Hammondsport
The Silver Dart built by the Aerial Experiment Association at Hammondsport, New York, completed two flights. The longest arc covered a mile and three quarters with a complete turn, piloted by J A D McCurdy. More tests planned daily as weather permits.
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N. Y
Aerial Experiment Association
J. A. D. McCurdy
City to Decide on Ferry Service Restoration Plan
Action to restore ferry service on lines to B is expected today with a proposal under consideration. City approval may involve purchasing ferries from the Nasagy Ferry Company and reorganizing operations across East River routes.
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