Coffee Duty Tariff May Be Imposed
The Ways and Means Republican majority weighs a five cent per pound coffee import duty to raise revenue and spur domestic production. Supporters claim it would add about 1.04 million annually and press foreign suppliers, especially Brazil and Central American nations, to concede more market access for American products. The tariff subcommittee will draft changes, focusing next on Schedule A with chemicals oils and paints as routine matters.
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Bryan signals remaining in politics for twenty years
Philadelphia reports William J. Bryan spoke at a business college commencement. He said he hopes 1912 won’t require another run for office, would not promise never to run again, and remains in politics to oppose Republicanization of the Democratic party. He blamed Colonel Guffey for defeating the party’s will in Pennsylvania and noted a statewide vote increase of 114,000 over four years.
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Taft Replies to Burton Rivalry in Ohio Senatorial Fight
Columbus, Dec 22 Taft defends caucus as essential to Republicanism and warns Democrats could win the Senate if the caucus fails He urges voters to examine records on tariff protection navy expansion and merchant marine and denies knowledge of any alliance with Senator Dick to back his future bid
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Worcester boy shot by 14 year old on lake ice
Francis E. Jones a sixteen year old found dead on Lake Quinsigamond was shot by Ralph William Krantz fourteen. Krantz confessed to police that after meeting Jones while Jones fished through the ice he fired his shotgun at Jones head during a quarrel and then returned home with Jones's revolver and his catch.
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Christmas Cash Savings Plan Offers $200 Certificates
A local savings plan promotes $200 saving certificates purchasable at $200 or in installments of $10 to $30 monthly. Interest is 4 percent, secured by first mortgages on New York City real estate, advertised as a safe, profitable Christmas gift.
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Gompers Contempt Sentence Is Issued By Court In DC
Justice Wright held Gompers Mitchell and Morrison in contempt for disobeying and aiding violation of a court injunction against boycotts and lists. He declared the actions a conspiracy to restrain trade, assault the rights of labor, and breach contracts, and sentenced them to jail with appeals anticipated.
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Labor leaders denounce Gompers contempt ruling
Boston officials react to sentencing of labor leaders in Washington as First Vice President James Duncan urges immediate presidential pardon to free Samuel Gompers. Tobin Sweet and other AFL leaders condemn the decision as unjust amid widespread disapproval.
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Labor leaders stunned by AFL officials' prison sentences
The American Federation of Labor leaders Gompers Mitchell and Morrison were sentenced by the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Labor figures fear a push to repeal the law behind the convictions, while some expect an appeals court ruling. Mitchell traveled to Washington to learn the decision. Leaders from Rosenberg to Dougherty call the ruling unfair and urge abolition of the law.
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Aeronautic Society and Automobile Club Plan Aviation Alliance
At a meeting in the Automobile Club of America West 54th Street, Aeronautic Society president Lee Burridge announced a signed agreement to cooperate on aviation. The Aero Society will have a representative on the new aviation committee. Cortlandt Field Bishop was elected president of the Aero Club of America as preparations move to showcase aeronautics and a potential prize.
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NYU Junior Shot in Dean Snow Home Mystery at University Heights
N U junior Dwight Sheldon, a student in the School of Applied Science, was shot in the basement of Dean Charles H Snow's house on the NYU campus at University Heights yesterday morning. Police probe the crime scene, noting a revolver, bindings not found, and witnesses describing a tall dark man with a mustache wearing a gray suit. The victim, from Lockport, died at Fordham Hospital after an autopsy is scheduled. a hearing will determine whether it was murder or suicide.
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Root set for two Senate committees in Foreign Relations and Military Affairs
Washington reports Secretary Root likely to join the Foreign Relations Committee and possibly the Military Affairs panel as he heads to the Senate as a Platt successor. His close State Department ties and prior War Department work with the General Staff scheme drive the selections. In a separate case, John A Heaney of York was acquitted and Henry E Everding of Philadelphia convicted by jury for conspiracy linked to patent office irregularities.
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Arbitration Pact Signed With Argentina
Washington December 23 Secretary Root signed an arbitration treaty with Sefor Portela setting the framework for resolving disputes between the United States and Argentina. The accord establishes submitting future conflicts to neutral arbitration under agreed terms and timelines.
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Boy Aeronaut Lesh Fights For Leg After Glider Crash
Montreal boy Lawrence J. Lesh, who broke his leg testing a glider at Morris Park on Election Day, suffered necrosis and underwent a third operation to remove dead bone. X rays showed need to rebreak to reset, he remains in danger, father en route from Montreal for Christmas at his bedside. Aeronautic Society may pursue action against Fordham Hospital. surgeon’s fee cited at $1,000.
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Appeal of American Tobacco Company to Supreme Court
Washington December 23 The appeal of the American Tobacco Company from a Circuit Court of the Southern District of New York decision declaring the company a trust was docketed today in the Supreme Court. An early request for advancement on the docket is expected to move the case toward disposal before the May adjournment of the term.
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New York
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