Coffee Duty Tariff May Be Imposed by Republicans
Washington reports that the Ways and Means committee, aiming to reduce tariffs while boosting revenue, is weighing a five cent per pound coffee import duty. Proponents say it could raise about three million dollars annually and push domestic coffee production, with leverage to secure concessions from Brazil and Central America. The tariff framing panel, drafting schedules, plans weeks of study amid abundant testimony on chemicals oils and paints.
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Twenty Years of Bryan in Philadelphia Commencement
William J Bryan spoke at a Philadelphia business college commencement denouncing Colonel Guffey and pledging to stay in politics about twenty years He said he hopes 1912 won t require him to run again and emphasized his commitment to opposing efforts to Republicanize the Democratic party in Pennsylvania He noted voters in the state increased by 114000 compared with four years ago and argued the party must rule by the people
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Taft Defends Caucus Support in Ohio Senator Race
Columbus Dec 2 Charles P Taft issued a statement opposing pure sentiment in choosing a U S Senate nominee to succeed Foraker He urged examination of candidates records favoring protective tariff expansion of the navy and growth of the merchant marine He denied knowledge of any alliance with Senator Dick and said if he wants to help let him come
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Lad tells of shooting older boy near Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester, Dec 22. Francis E. Jones, sixteen, was found shot on the tee of Lake Quinsigamond. Ralph William Krantz, fourteen, confessed to police that after a quarrel he fired at Jones and killed him. Krantz was taken into custody on a murder charge. He said he left home with a shotgun to hunt and shot Jones in the head at Half Moon Pond. He then took Jones’s revolver and his fish and went home.
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Christmas Cash Savings Offer Promises Safe Growth
A Christmas message promotes $200 saving certificates available for $200 outright or in monthly installments of $10 to $30, with 4 percent interest. Backed by guaranteed first mortgages on New York City real estate, the plan frames saving as a prudent holiday gift.
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Court condemns Gompers and allies for contempt in Buck Stove case
Justice Wright denounced Gompers Mitchell and Morrison for premeditated defiance of a December injunction against boycott lists. The judge ordered punishment to deter similar acts and affirmed law over labor unrest, condemning conspiracies to restrain trade and restrain commerce.
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Labor leaders condemn Gompers sentencing from Washington
In Boston on December 23 First Vice President James Duncan of the American Federation of Labor urged presidential clemency for Gompers arguing the pardoning power could free him immediately. Other AFL leaders John F. Tobin and Philp H. Sweet voiced strong disapproval of the verdict. Cleveland reports mention P H Morrisey commenting on Judge Wrights contempt decision amid limited details.
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Labor Leaders React To Supreme Court Convictions
The American Federation of Labor leaders Gompers Mitchell and Morrison were sentenced by the District of Columbia Supreme Court, surprising the federation. Mitchell rushed to Washington, others urged repeal of the law behind the convictions, while organizers and union officials urged unity and action against the statute. They predicted the ruling could galvanize labor and push repeal efforts across the labor movement.
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Aeronautic Society Forms Tie With Automobile Club
At a West 54th street meeting the Aeronautic Society announced a signed agreement with the Automobile Club of America to collaborate on aviation progress. Burridge named as Aeronautic Society representative on a new three member aviation committee. Bishop elected president of the Aero Club of America.
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NYU Junior Killed In Dormitory Basement Shooting
NYU junior Van Dwight Sheldon, a School of Applied Science student, died after a basement shooting at Dean Snow’s University Heights home. Police probe the mystery, with FBI like details: a large dark assailant in a gray suit fled, while witnesses contradicted the rope and escape evidence. Coroner to perform autopsy as hearings proceed.
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Root to join Foreign Relations and Military Affairs committees
Washington reports Secretary Root is expected to join the Senate Foreign Relations Committee succeeding Platt and likely serve on Military Affairs. His tenure as Secretary of State strengthened ties with the committee, aiding passage of measures. Also, John A. Heaney was acquitted and Henry E Everding convicted in a patent office conspiracy case.
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Arbitration Pact Signed With Argentina
Washington December 23 Secretary Root signed an arbitration treaty with Sefor Porters. The accord aims to settle disputes through neutral arbitration and formalizes diplomatic channels for future conflicts between the two parties.
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Boy Aeronaut Lesh Relies On Surgery After Setback
Lawrence J. Lesh of Montreal, a boy aeronaut, suffered a severe relapse after a leg injury from a glider crash at Morris Park on Election Day. Necrosis forced a third operation to remove dead bone, and X rays showed the fracture needed rebreaking. The patient remains in danger, with his father en route from Montreal for Christmas. The Aeronautic Society may pursue action against Fordham Hospital, and a $1,000 fee was cited for resetting the leg.
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American Tobacco Co appeal docketed in Supreme Court
Washington December 23 The appeal of the American Tobacco Company from a circuit court decision declaring it a trust was docketed today in the Supreme Court. An early effort to advance the case aims to have it disposed of before the May adjournment of the current term.
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