Judge Gary Warns on Tariff Reform at Hearing
Judge E H Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp told the House Ways and Means Committee that protecting competitors risks limiting real protection and urged government regulation of corporations not ownership He said the steel monopoly could survive without tariff cuts and cited rail costs and pig iron prices to argue against substantial tariff reductions He also noted the corporation owns stakes in iron ore coal and transportation firms and would supply figures on pig iron costs for the record Andrew Carnegie was slated to appear Monday.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporation
E. H. Gary
House
Wars and Means Committee
Steel Corporation
Judce Gary
Geo
United States Steel Cortion
Champ Clark
Park
Gary
MR. Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Jodee Gary
Schwab
Judge Gary
Mr. Schwab
Teel Corporation
Payne
Geary
Bureau of Corporations
Bessemer
Great Flood of Christmas Money Orders Sent Abroad
Postoffice reports show December 2 to 16 international money orders totaling 332,875 drawn for 5,040,729.21. The Lusitania departed with 116,022 orders worth 1,526,779.94. Britain leads with 555, etc. Italy second, Sweden third, France last, marking a 39,696 increase and 103,556.57 more in value than the prior year.
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United States
General Post Office
Morgan
Lusitania
Great Britain
Italy
Sweden
France
May Delay Aqueduct Receivership Placed in Pittsburg Court
A receiver was appointed in Allegheny County for Thomas McNally Company, builder of the New York aqueduct contract. Burton Powder Company seeks $3,285,000. assets listed at $450,000 with $234,000 liabilities. J F Erney named receiver on $50,000 bond. Contractors faced $38,000 in liens while promising a $500,000 profit if the project proceeds.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Thomas McNally Company
Burton Powder Company
Thomas McNally
New York Aqueduct
J. F. Erney
Death Ends Bout In Philadelphia Youth Boxing Match
Philadelphia December 18 James Curren aged eighteen was killed in a boxing bout at the Broadway Athletic Club. His opponent Benjamin Barnet seventeen, who had no prior public boxing experience, knocked him down in the second round and Curren died on the way to hospital. Police arrested Barnet and Curren’s seconds Bert Drace and John Haggerty fled.
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James Curren
Benjamin Barnet
Broadway Athletic Club
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Barnet
Bert Drace
John Haggerty
Soldiers Poisoned at Mindanao Camp Cause Eleven Deaths
Eleven soldiers of the 18th Infantry died and thirteen were seriously ill at Keithley Camp Mindanao Island after drinking calumbic acid from a vegetable extract. An official military investigation is underway and names will be withheld until a report reaches Washington. The beverage served as vino at a resort near the camp on December 15, with the final death occurring December 17.
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Manila
Keithley
Mindanao Island
Washington
Liberty Dawn Strike By Three Thousand Cab Drivers
The Liberty Dawn Association executive committee voted last night to call a general strike of about three thousand cab drivers and chauffeurs. Edwin Gould, chairman of the Greater New York District Council of the United Teamsters, announced from Grell's Hall at 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue that the action followed failure to reach a deal with employers at the Hotel Imperial.
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Edwin Gould
Greater New York
United Teamsters of America
Grell’s Hall
53D Street
Lexington Avenue
Hotel Imperial
Trade War Inevitably Foreseen In Bell Speech
Major General J Frank Bell chief of staff warned at the North Carolina Society dinner that a trade war is inevitable for the United States and that arbitration would not halt progress He urged focus on external affairs and national defense for future generations amid a coming war for trade.
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Baltimore
J. Franklin Bell
Army
North Carolina Society
Bell
Spain
Panama Canal Locks Dams Safety Exam Urged
Washington officials seek a thorough study of foundations under Panama Canal locks and dams. An urgent $5.458 million deficiency request funds ongoing work, with experts urged to assess Gatun Lake hydraulics, dam stability, and the overall lock plan amid safety concerns voiced by engineers including Bunau Varilla and Bates.
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Canal Commission
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Gatun
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Secretary of War
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Commission
Congress
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Culebra
Miraflores
Gatun Dam
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la Boca
Bahio Soldado
M_ Bunau
Stearns denies Panama trip with Taft
Frederick P. Stearns civil engineer and Metropolitan Water Board member said the Panama visit report is unfounded. He had returned from New York, would not discuss Taft meetings, and emphasized any such talk could be social rather than official.
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Boston
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Metropolitan Water Board of Boston
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New York
Auto crosses Queensboro Bridge first vehicle to cross
An auto carrying four men became the first vehicle to cross the new Queensboro Bridge from Long Island City to Manhattan yesterday. The Irish foreman joked about crossing, and the car sped onto the bridge while workers watched.
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Manhattan
Drops Dead at Brooklyn Bridge
Charles C Mackay secretary of the American Linoleum Company dies on the Manhattan end of the Brooklyn Bridge while boarding a Bay Ridge train. He is 69, with valuables found on him. Brother Henry Mackay takes charge. home shown as a Bay Ridge showplace. real estate valued at $90,000. Member of Crescent Athletic and Arkwright clubs.
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Henry Mackay
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Rachel Kidd
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Fogbound collision sinks Daghestan near Gedney Channel
In dense fog five hundred yards south of Gedney Channel the outbound freighter Daghestan collided with inbound tramp Catalone from Boston. The Daghestan sank after fifteen minutes. the Catalone sustained minor damage and aided in rescuing the Daghestan crew. No lives lost. both ships reported in distress as a gale loomed.
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Bonaparte Consider Prosecution for Criminal Libel in Panama Canal Reports
Washington reports after Cabinet and presidential talks Attorney General Bonaparte stated the Department of Justice still weighs prosecuting those deemed guilty of criminal libel linked to publications about the Panama Canal purchase.
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Wright Makes Dual Airship Records At Le Mans
Wilbur Wright set records for height and distance at Le Mans in strong wind, flying 360 feet high and 61 1/2 miles in 1 hour 53 minutes 59 seconds, while oil feeder failure ended the flight. The Aero Club hosted a celebratory dinner. Paris Senate moves to honor aviation pioneers.
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Silk Hatted Robbers Steal 5500 Then Escape In Auto
Six robbers in dress suits and silk hats dynamited safes at Keene's Farmers State Bank and Gibbon Commercial Bank. They took 5500, fought locals outside, and fled in an automobile after a fifteen minute exchange of fire. One suspect is believed wounded. The Keene bank was hit first, then the Gibbon bank an hour later. Authorities pursue the gang.
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Bill to lock up offending autos on Beacon Hill
Boston lawmakers propose a thirty day confinement of cars that injure a person with no trial. The bill treats the vehicle as guilty of assault and battery until the owner pays damages and releases the automobile. The proposal aims to give an injured person a remedy and a prompt resolution.
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Taft Names Knox Secretary of State in Cabinet
Augusta Ga December 18 President elect William H Taft announced United States Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania as Secretary of State in his Cabinet He accepted by telegram after a Sunday offer in New York Taft aims to consult Knox on other appointments and to gain Pennsylvania influence for the party Taft plans Panama isthmus inspection with engineers yearly to avoid errors and review Gatun dam foundations The Augusta welcome described Southern hospitality and Taft golf outing plans and potential Yale reunion in Savannah
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Washington
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New Orleans
Knox confirms acceptance of Taft Cabinet post as Secretary of State
Washington reports Senator Philander Knox of Pennsylvania, former Attorney General, has accepted President Taft's invitation to join the Cabinet as Secretary of State. He spoke tonight confirming his decision and readiness to serve in Taft's administration.
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