Duty on Coffee Sparks Tariff Debate in Tribune
The Tribune reports a heated tariff discussion on a specific coffee duty, with projections that a five cent per pound levy could raise about forty five thousand dollars annually. Supporters cite revenue and insular production boosts, while opponents favor ad valorem options to avoid political friction and burdens on poorer consumers.
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The
Tribune Bureau
Weekington
Insular
Tullo Larrinaga
Forte Rice
Brazil
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Great Britain
United States
Tsamar
Tring
Eppoec
Pregilian
Porto Ricco
Ted
Re&t
Ther
Java
Hewali
Brad
Heawati
Ferto Rico Genese Hies
Howes
Forte Ftran
New York
Worldwide Trade Slumps Amid 1958 Import Export Drop
Washington reports that US imports fell by about 306.0 million and exports by roughly 156.0 million in 1958, reflecting a global downturn. Bureau of Statistics notes declines in 25 major economies, with Europe bearing import losses and North America hit hardest on exports. Prices rather than volumes partly drive reduced import values.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Etetistics
Bureau
Europe
North America
Unite States
Alon Ig
Asia
South America
Fire at Morris Packing Plant Damages Teakroom
A fire at the Nelson Morris packing plant in Gretacer Me damages the fertilizing plant teakroom but will not interfere with the plant’s operations. The event was reported from J. Joseph on December 2.
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Morris Packing Plant
J. Joseph
Teakroom
Nelson Morris Packing Plant
Government to open mine rescue stations nationwide
The United States Geological Survey plans rescue stations in major coal regions to reduce fatalities. Trained engineers will teach use of oxygen helmets and rescue gear, with airtight rooms and safety lamp testing. Sites include Urbana Illinois, Raton New Mexico, Salt Lake City, Knoxville, Birmingham, Lexington, and South McAlester area.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
United States Geological Survey
Pittsburg
Geological Survey
Urbana
Ill
University of Ilinois
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
Kentucky
Raton
N. M
New Mexico
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Montana
Trinidad
Salt Lake City
Oklahoma
Arkansas
South McAlester
Ohio
Alabama
Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
West Virginia
Knoxville
Birmingham
Ala
Lexington, Jr
George 8. Rice
J. W. Paul
House Committee to Investigate Canal Zone Government
Twelve members of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce will depart Charleston for Colon to study current governance of the Panama Canal Zone and assess any desirable changes. They will also review canal construction, with officials of the Isthmian Canal Commission warning that altering the present government could hinder progress.
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Washington
Dec
Fanami Canal Zone
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Charleston
S. C
Colon
Congress
Commerce Committee
Hepburn
Sherman
House
Parisms
Congress Party
Isthmian Canal Commission
Expulsion of Jews from Finland Sparks Debate
In Helsingfors on December 27, Finland orders thirty Jewish families to emigrate amid ongoing restrictions on property, citizenship, and residence. The Senate restricts licenses to six months with renewal at its discretion. the Diet refused to end disabilities. A cruelty-to-animals bill in the Diet includes a clause against Jewish slaughter methods, while Russian Jews oppose similar limits fearing action at home.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Senate
Russia
Pan American Congress Dinner Honors US Delegates
Five hundred covers were laid for a Pan-American Scientific Congress dinner in Barntiego de Chili. Cabinet ministers and diplomatic representatives attended. Speakers praised Pan-American solidarity and Argentine delegates toasted President Roosevelt and Secretary Root for their services.
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Barntiego de Chili
United States
Roosevelt
Root
Russia's provisional budget for 1903 expenditures
M Kokovsoff the Minister of Finance has submitted to the Cabinet a provisional budget showing expenditures of 421 137 000 dollars for January through April 1903. The budget, prepared by a two ministerial committee, saves 9 000 900 dollars versus 1898 credits and will be promulgated by imperial ukase after the Douma adjourns for holidays. The Douma cannot finish examining the regular 1909 budget until spring. Kokovsoff keeps naval and other appropriations despite opposition in the last session.
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St Petersburg
M. Kokovsoff
Douma
Made Poor by Altruistic Work
Telegraph report from Philadelphia on December 27 says Benjamin Jenkins and his wife sacrificed their finances to aid slum residents. They spent beyond their means, mortgaged their home, and took the unfortunates into their house to minister to them both spiritually and physically.
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Tribune
Philadelphia
Benjamin Jenkins
Evacuation of Cuba Begins for Army of Pacification
Havana reports New Year marks start of Cuba evacuation by the army of pacification. About nine hundred Marines of the 1st Provisional Regiment sail January 1 to Newport News aboard the Prairie, with further detachments following on the Sumner and McClellan. By April 1 the last units depart, leaving a Cuba ready for Cuban authorities under General Ping Guerra.
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Army of Pacification
1St
Provisional Regiment of Marines
Camp Columbia
Prairie
Newport News
28Th Infantry
Sumner
Matanzas
Guanajay
Gaines
Fort Snelling
McClellan
3D Field Artillery
Washington Barracks
15Th Cavalry
Cienfuegos
Placeras
Santa Clara
Myer
Sheridan
11Th Cavalry
Pinar del Rio
Mountain Artillery
5Th Infantry
Cardenas
Sagua
Caibarien
Plattsburg
11Th Infantry
Santiago
Holguin
Fort
D. A. Russell
17Th Infantry
Camaguey
Fort McPherson
Washington
Pitcher
Magoon
Gomez
Ping Guerra
Manzanillo
Austrian Army Ready for Invasion of Serbia
Vienna dispatch reports Austria Hungary with about 155000 troops stationed in Bosnia and Herzegovina prepared to invade Serbia at a moment's notice. Typhus is breaking out among troops, with many deaths from cold and exposure. Montenegrin dispatch notes the War Minister and general staff leaving to inspect the Herzegovinian frontier.
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London
Vienna
Daily Express
Austria-Hungary
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Servia
Daily Mail
Belgrade
Bosnia
Cettinje
Montenegro
Herzegovinian
Aeroplane races at Brescia in August 1908
Rome reports Wright Farman Delagrange Bleriot and Esnault Pelterie, leading aeronauts, promised to take part in Brescia international races in August 1908 Paris. Also a Paris newspaper notes Wilbur Wright plans to visit Rome to instruct three Italian pilots in operating his aeroplane.
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Wright, Farman, Delagrange
Bieriot
Rome
Messrs. Wright
Farman
Delagrange
Bleriot
Esnault-Pelterie
Brescia
Paris
Wilbur Wright
Canadians May Buy Railway and Lumber Holdings
A Canadian syndicate that owns the electric street railway and power systems in Mexico City is negotiating to buy the Chihuahua and Pacific Railway from Governor Enrique and associates. They also seek the Sierra Madre Land and Lumber Company holdings, headed by Colonel W. C. Greene. Dr. F. S. Pearson leads negotiations for the Canada Tramways Company. Several million dollars are involved.
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Mexico City
Electric
Chihuahua & Pacific Railwey
Enrique ©.Reel and Associates
Sierra Madre Land and Lumber Company
W. C. Greene
F. S. Pearson
Mexico Tramways Company
Vision of Joan of Arc Appears to Pope in Vision
Rome reports that Joan of Arc appeared in a vision to the Pope after beatification ceremonies. She is alleged to have urged him to persist in his policy, promising forthcoming triumph. Observers noted the Pope looked pale upon leaving the oratory and kept silent for several days.
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Joan OF Arc
Pope
Rome
Italia
Holy Father
Oratory
Army and Navy Notes on Infantry Burden and Marine School
Washington reports a special army board will study lighter infantry loads carried on practice marches to keep enlistments stable. Port Royal becomes a marine corps school site amid friction with midshipmen, while Port Royal instruction expands with 45 new candidates and 17 more awaiting physical resubmission. Fresh water seaman’s school seeks six to seven building contracts for the Great Lakes training station, aiming for early 1910 readiness with $5000 extra needed.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Army
War Department
Port Royal
Marine Corps
New London
Conn
Annapolis
Marine School of Application
Naval Academy
Corps
Senate
Great Lakes
Congress
Fight in hills feared as miners clash with company
Telegraph dispatch from Stearns Kentucky reports troops ordered into the mountains to seize band sympathizers amid a miners fight with Stearns Coal Company. Fifty armed miners ambushed troops at the train, but the clash did not occur. An uprising is feared and plans to blow up mines are alleged. Federal Marshal Sharp heads to Covington. Captain Waddell directs immediate pursuit of Berry Simpson.
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Stearns
Dee
Stearns Coal Company
Stearns Bank
Marshal Sharp
Covington
Henry W. Waddell
Berry Simpson
Snow Covers England and Wales as King Attends Church
London reports the season's first snowfall blanketing England and Wales to several inches. Coastal birding storms and several small-ship accidents are noted. The King, recovered from illness, was seen shooting on Saturday and attended church today despite the extreme cold.
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London
England
Wales
Views of M Iswolsky Speech in Berlin Print
Berlin papers comment on M Iswolsky Russian Foreign Minister speech. They deem it a clear exposition of Russia's views with peaceful tone and favorable impression. Some fear lines imply Russia aims to block Austria in the Balkans and press for Slavic unity as a counter to Austria.
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Berlin
M. Iswolsky
Russia
Die Post
Scientists Gather for AAAS Meeting in Baltimore
The American Association for the Advancement of Science holds its annual session at Johns Hopkins with about two thousand scientists expected. The first general session opens tomorrow morning in McCoy Hall. welcomes will be extended by Major Mahool, Dr Ira Remsen, and Dr William H Welch as council meetings precede it. The schedule spans the week with daily business and meetings.
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Baltimore
American Association For the Advancement of Science
McCoy Hall
Johns Hopkins University
Mahool
Ira Remsen
William H.welch
Salome at Manhattan Opera House May Open Late January
Preparations for the Salome production at the Manhattan Opera House proceed rapidly with Mary Garden in the title role. Mr. Hammerstein announced plans for a special opening performance in the latter part of January on a Tuesday or Thursday night. Seat prices will range from tens to ten dollars.
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Manhattan Opera House
Mary Garden
Hammerstein
Canada Favors National Unity Over Reciprocity With U S
A Canadian view on tariffs contrasts self-protection and national interests with closer ties to the United States. The piece notes Confederation era shifts to a protectionist policy, growing Canadian industry, and public sentiment favoring independence over reciprocal trade with the United States amid imperial and international considerations.
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Toronto
Dec
Canada
J. J. Hill
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Leslie M. Shaw
Republic
Confederation
Butterworth
Hitt
Goldwin Smith
Erastus Wiman
Is7
Bering Sea
Dominion
Harrison
Cleveland
Great Britain
J. J. Hil
Britain
J. C
Rescued Woman Dies After Harlem Flat Fire Rescue
Mrs. Alice Looker age forty, saved from a fifth floor window at flat No 22 West 127th street by Fireman Daniel Mullen of Truck Company 2, died last night in Harlem Hospital from burns. Looker, a widow, was rescued on an eighty foot extension ladder in a fire that reflected credit on Mullen.
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Alice Looker
West 127Th Street
Daniel Mullen
Truck Company
Harlem
Looker
Mullen
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