Philippine needs freer trade urged in Senate report
The annual report of Brigadier General Clarence R. Edwards highlights a bill to amend the Philippine tariff act to grant free entry for Philippine products with limited sugar imports, calls for reduced tobacco duties, and notes progress in Cuba, education by Philippine scouts, postal savings bank growth, and fiscal outcomes in Manila. It also covers Dominican debt settlement and civil service retirement plans.
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Washington
Senate
Orced
Philippines
Cuba
Clarence R. Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Edwards
Congress
United States
Friends of the
Philippine Scouts
Europe
Cebu
Japan
Italy
Germany
France
Visayan
Postal Savings Bank
Bureau of Posts
Manila
Republic of Cuba
Provisional Government
Army of Pacification
Bourke Cockran on Tariff at New Rochelle Forum
Congressman Bourke Cockran spoke at the People's Forum in New Rochelle on tariff revision. He advocated gradual, downward tariff changes, arguing the public demands reform without rapid upheaval and that permanent policies may be advanced without relying on winning candidates.
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W. Bourke Cockran
People’s Forum
New Rochelle
A. B. Leonard
Cockran
Ways and Means Committee
The
House
Cochran
Canal Zone faces uninsured government buildings
Washington notes that United States property in the Panama Canal Zone totals billions in value with no ins. Coverage. About 3,338 Isthmian Canal Commission buildings lack insurance while fire safety relies on strict rules, thrice weekly inspections in public posts, and a mixed fire department of paid men and 226 volunteers. Wages for paid firefighters start at $1 a month for six months then $125 monthly amid staffing challenges. Volunteers earn $1 per hour when on call or during drills.
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Washington
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Isthmian Canal Commission
Canal Zone
Republicans of 30th to Entertain Smoker
Members of the Republican Club of the 30th Assembly District plan their annual entertainment and smoker at their clubhouse at 112 East 12th Street. The committee promises to make this celebration the best in the club’s history.
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Republican Club
30Th Assembly District
East 12Th Street
Taft and Mrs Taft Attend Augusta Church Service
President-elect William H Taft and Mrs Taft attend St Pauls Episcopal Church in Augusta Georgia where a temperance sermon is preached. The Rev Dr Whitney criticizes the state prohibition law but urges obedience. Taft discusses cabinet rumors and hints at a possible New England summer colony for the family.
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Augusta
William H. Taft
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church of England
Whitney
Taft
Thomas
Knox
New England
Long Island
Murray Bay
Canada
Taft Brothers
William H
Charles P
Henry W
Horace D
Horace D. Taft
Wainscott
Gossip on the Cabinet as Taft aides discussed
Washington observers report rapid cabinet formation with Frank H. Hitchcock named for Postmaster General and Philander C. Knox for Secretary of State. George Wickersham is favored for Attorney General while Richard A. Ballinger eyed for Interior. Nagel discussed for Commerce and Labor with Missouri interest rising.
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Washington
Frank H. Hitchcock
Philander C. Knox
George Wickersham
New York
Agricultural Department
Garfield
Richard A. Ballinger
Seattle
Department of Commerce and Labor
Taft
Nagel
Wickersham
Missouri
Republican National Committee
William Loeb, Jr
Roosevelt
Oscar S. Straus
George A. Wright
California
Pacific Coast
Many Senate Contests Shape 1908 Landscape
Washington reports that 18 of 31 Senate terms expire March 4, with Pennsylvania's Knox resigning to join the Taft Cabinet. Contests loom in Ohio Connecticut and Oregon, while Taft faces forces allied with Foraker and Burton. Indiana eyes Kern and Slack in a close race, as Colorado’s Teller seat passes to Hughes.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Knox
Taft
Ohio
Foraker
Connecticut
Brandegee
Root
New York
Platt
Senator Ankeny
Wesley L. Jones
Hansbrough
North Dakota
M. N. Johnson
Petersburg
N. D
Kittredge
South Dakota
Coe I. Crawford
Long
Kansas
Joseph L. Bristow
Salina
Fulton
Oregon
Chamberlain
Kentucky
Bradley
McCreary
Teller
Colorado
Charlies J. Hughes
Denver
Charles P. Taft
Mr. Taft
Representative Burton
Harry M. Daugherty
Keifer
Burton
Dalzell
Burke and Huff
George P. Oliver
Pittsburg
Hill
Indiana
Hemenway
John W. Kern
John E. Lamb
Terre Haute
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
Taggart
Kern
Slack
Earthquake Shocks Puy-Notre Dame Panic No Damage
An earth shock struck Puy-Notre Dame France today sending residents into a panic but causing no material damage or injuries.
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France
Puy-Notre Dame
Pinchot seeks five million for national forests
National forester Gifford Pinchot asks Congress for a 5 million dollar appropriation, 2 million more than last year, to expand personnel and business of the national forests. He argues recent policy limits and predicts self sufficiency within three years, with potential timber output and revenue of up to 125 million annually, while warning against giving away timber to favored constituents.
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Tribuns Bureau
Washington
Dec
Gifford Pinchot
National Forester
Congress
Pinchot
Senate
House
New Air Space Law Curtails Immigrant Shipboard Travel
Washington reports the Lodge air space bill, now law, requiring more air space per steerage passenger. The change replaces Section 42, likely reducing immigrant intake and improving conditions. Experts say the measure raises ship standards to top models, benefiting health and safety.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Lodge
Senate
United States
New York
Europe
Nova Scotian
Cedric
Immigration Commission
Bourne Seeks Large Salary Increases For President
Washington Dec 2 Senator Bourne advocates a Senate proposal to raise the President’s salary to 100000 and the Vice President’s to 25000 arguing chief executives should be paid in line with their responsibilities. He cites White House costs and the need for a rainy day fund and says Roosevelt would back a bill that benefits his successor.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Bourne
Senate
Congress
United States
White House
Taft
Roosevelt
Naval War Proposals Of Powers At Hague Conference
London reports summarize ten powers debating a code for the international prize court. The United States Britain and Japan align on many points with proposals on neutral ships, reprisals, and capture rules. Britain emphasizes convoy search limits and blockade rights while Japan and the United States seek balanced enforcement and humane treatment of captured vessels.
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London
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Germany
War College
United States of America
High Seas
Ship Papers In Order Declaring No Contraband Onboard
The statement asserts the vessel has no contraband onboard, is not attempting to violate a blockade, is not acting in neutral service for the opposing belligerent, and that the ship’s papers are complete and in order.
Montenegrin Merchants Endorse Austro-Hungarian Boycott
In Cettinje today, nearly all leading Montenegrin merchants voted to impose a boycott on Austro-Hungarian goods, signaling a strong economic protest. The move reflects mounting tensions with Austro-Hungarian authorities.
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Cettinje
Cardinal Lecot Dead in Chambéry France
Cardinal Victor Lecot archbishop of Bordeaux died in a Chambéry hotel from brain hemorrhage while returning from Rome. He led liberal conciliation efforts between church and state in France and opposed the separation law while condemning its implementation. Lecot, born 1831, was made cardinal in 1898.
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Chambéry
France
Victor Lucian Sulpice Lecot
Bordeaux
Rome
Cardinal Lecot
College of Cardinals
Montescourt
Dijon
Cardinal Richard
Paris
Perraud
Cardinal Coullié
Simon Takes Oath of Office in Haiti
General Antoine Simon, newly elected president, took the oath at the palace in Port-au-Prince at 10 o clock. Senators, foreign ministers, warship officers from America and Italy, and Haitian cabinet attended. A Te Deum service followed and crowds cheered as Simon rode through city streets.
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Port-au-Prince
Antoine Simon
Haiti
Simon
Paulin
Hippolyte
M. Carteron
M. Claude
Taft Signals Continued Latin American Policy Initiation
President elect Taft states in a letter to Director John Barrett that he will continue Roosevelt era policy toward Latin America. He praises Root's visits and measures to expand commerce with the twenty Latin American republics and aims to deepen a firm commercial bond with the region and broaden mutual sympathy.
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Washington
United States
Taft
Latin America
John Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Root
Roosevelt
South and
Central America
State Department
Bonsols
State saves on fuel costs for charities in 1903
Albany reports the state spent 193 375 93 on fuel and light for seventeen state charitable institutions last year, the lowest since 1902 aside from one year. Fiscal supervisor Charles M. Bissell notes a drop from 200 624 77 the prior year, a saving of 7 148 84 amid population growth of 666.
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Albany
Charles M. Bissell
Bissell
Castro Taken to Hospital for Treatment in Venezuela
Berlin reports President Castro of Venezuela was moved to Dr. Israel's hospital today to begin a course of treatment and dieting as part of his medical care.
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Castro
Berlin
Venezuela
Israel's
Baltimore News Launches First Sunday Afternoon Edition
The Baltimore News issued its first Sunday afternoon edition today. It appeared in sixteen pages and matched the ideational look of the regular weekday editions, marking a historic regular Sunday print presence in the city.
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Baltimore
Baltimore News
Alarm Out for New Rochelle Man George H Lincoln
New Rochelle police issued a general alarm for George H Lincoln missing since last Friday night. Lincoln long affiliated with Arnold Constable Co and had not worked for three weeks due to a nervous disorder. He lived with his elderly father and two colored servants after his wife’s death.
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New Rochelle
George H. Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Arnold, Constable & Co
Hoodlums Talked War in Japan Says Ex-Treasury Official
Horace A. Taylor ex assistant Secretary of the Treasury reports from Washington that few hoodlums in Japan caused war talk and most Japanese on good terms with the United States. He spent six months in Japan and found the people on friendly terms with the U.S. He also notes European interest in Taft Bryan and praises China’s awakening and future power.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Japan
United States
Horace A. Taylor
the Treasury
Mr. Taylor
Europe
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
India
Egypt
China
Plan to Honor Parsons Dinner Plans in Republican County
Republican executive committee members plan a December 23 dinner at the Republican Club to honor Representative Herbert Parsos, head of the organization, and discuss next municipal campaign. The event costs 94 per plate but is described as a family affair with attendance limited to committee members, elected officials, and invited guests.
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Republican Executive Committee
Herbert Parsos
Republican Club
Parsons
Executive Committee
Woodruff
State Committee
Brooklyn
New York County
Paxsons
Committee of Arrangements
Election Expenses in New York State Campaigns
The Association to Prevent Corrupt Practices at Elections reports total expenditures for the 188 campaign in New York State at 2 218 692 52, split 1 466 273 91 for Republicans and 752 218 91 for Democrats. Deductions for duplications and detailed schedules follow, with notices of forthcoming actions against groups not yet filed. The Orleans County Democratic organization is among those yet to file a statement, with prior days showing several counties late or delinquent.
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Albany
Association To Prevent
New York
Orleans County
Gummmenek Soanes
Essasseuue
Annes
Democratic
Orleans
Democratic Party
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New Rochelle People’s Forum
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Edward Miller & Co
Warren St
Cara
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America
Francis Draz 2 Co
U. S
Hudson St
N.Y
Austria
Chicago
York State
New York State
the Meriden Co
Teternational Silver Co
Fifth Ave
Madison Square
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