Taft signs Payne tariff as Congress ends extraordinary session
Washington August 5 1909 President Taft signs the Payne tariff bill five minutes after 6 o clock. The tariff revisions conclude the extraordinary session as both houses meet again today. The Senate discusses the Confederate seal story involving Jones and Davie with Jones recounting his duties in the Senate stationery room.
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Taft
Capitol
Payne
Ignature
William H. Taft
James
Jones
Davie
Richmond
Davis
James River
Cox
Senators Delay Quorum in Washington Tariff Session
Washington reports senators tardy to a tariff session with a long wait for quorum. Absentees were to be summoned by sergeant at arms after aides spent over an hour phoning homes. Simmons of North Carolina attacked high rates for common goods while Beveridge urged a commission for the next tariff measure.
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Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
Beveridge
Senate Set To Vote On Tariff Bill Next Thursday
Wash Aug 3 The senate agreed to vote on the tariff bill at 2 pm next Thursday. Unanimous consent was granted for the move but senators showed little interest and adjourned early. A concurrent resolution to adjust duties on boots and shoes and harness was framed in Aldrich’s committee room for enrollment changes.
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Senate
Aldrich
House
Tariff talks delayed over hides and leather dispute
Washington reports tariff legislation stalled again as conferees meet to resolve disagreements. Western senators charge the leather schedule unfairly harms states protecting hides and demand changes before the conference report can pass.
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Washington
Takahira Bids Farewell to Taft in Washington
Ambassador Takahira called at the White House to bid goodbye to President Taft. He plans to depart Washington for Tokyo on August 10 to consult his government on the proposed treaty revision with the powers. He expects to return to Washington.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Baron Ia
Tokio
Japan
Figurehead from Washington cruiser sent to Washington state
Senator Jones arranged for the figurehead of the cruiser Washington to be sent to the state, where it rests at the Puget Sound navy yard after removal from the ship. Authorities have not decided the disposition of the figurehead from Dewey s flagship Olympia.
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Senator Jones
State of Washington
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Dewey
Olympia
Banquet Planned by Philadelphia Hosiery Industry Leaders
Washington praises the recipients for favors received as Pennsylvanian hosiery manufacturers prepare a banquet in Philadelphia on October 26 honoring contributions and instrumentality in advancing the industry.
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Washington
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Taft names Ellis De Bruler immigration commissioner
President Taft selected Ellis De Bruler as commissioner of immigration at Seattle with a yearly salary of four thousand dollars.
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Washington
Taft
Ellis de Bruler
Seattle
Taft Names T Piatt Andrew Director of the Mint
President Taft announces the appointment of T Piatt Andrew of Massachusetts as director of the United States Mint in Washington. The selection expands the leadership team overseeing national coinage and finance.
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Washington
Taft
T. Piatt Andrew
Massachusetts
New Tariff Law Reports Smooth Start Across Ports
Treasury sources in New York Boston and Philadelphia indicate the Payne tariff law is operating with unexpected ease. Early days show no confusion common to new tariffs as the law follows general Dingley principles with adjusted figures.
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Washington
Treasury
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
New Lincoln Cent Ready
Washington reports the Lincoln cent design has begun distribution with Philadelphia mint holding over 30 million new coins. Banks nationwide are ordering, while 1.65 billion old Indian head pennies remain in circulation for years to come.
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Washington
Lincoln
Philadelphia
Special Session Targeted for Monetary Plan in October 1910
Washington reports that administration and congressional leaders consider a special session in October 1910 to review the national monetary commission report. The regular session starting December 1 will not present the report, with belief that extended debate belongs in a session convened solely for that purpose.
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Washington
Congress
National Monetary Commission
Commission
Safety Device Ordered for Steamships by Oct 31
Washington August 4 Assistant Secretary McHarg directs all American steamship companies to equip vessel boilers with independent waterfeeds by October 31 next. If vessels lack the device, licenses will be revoked. The measure aims to reduce explosion danger and enhance safety at sea.
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Washington
American Steamship Companies
McHarg
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bids Open For Tear Down Of Historic Anacostia Bridge
District commissioners opened bids today to remove the Anacostia bridge a national landmark once used by John Wilkes Booth as he fled after assassinating Lincoln. The old span has been replaced by a handsome new structure linking Washington proper with Anacostia.
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Anacostia
National Capital
John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Washington Delegation Opposes Vancouver Barracks Move
Senator Jones says the entire Washington delegation opposes moving the barracks from Vancouver to Seattle. He notes the proposal did not originate with the delegation and has been resisted by them. He questions the War department’s persistence despite protests from Oregon and Washington.
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Washington
Jones
Vancouver
Seattle
War Department
Oregon
Land Withdrawals Halt Combines in Western Power Sites
Acting Secretary of the Interior Pierce ordered about 42 000 acres of land in Colorado Montana and Utah withdrawn from waterpower development to thwart combination efforts and support national natural resource conservation.
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Washington
Colorado
Montana
Utah
Pierce
Record-Breaking Draws Dominated by Coeur d'Alene and Spokane
The notice describes a stunning series of record breaking events in Spokane Washington and Coeur d'Alene Idaho. It mentions midnigh t totals and a large data draw in Coeur d'Alene with Miss Helen Hamilton Aunt of Mayor Boyd Hamilton supervising a 1 500 number drawing for the Coeur d'Alene reservation. Subsequent days outline further draws through August with Miss Elizabeth Donlin and Miss Harriet Post selecting numbers for Flathead and Spokane reservations.
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Spokane
Wash
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
Oklahoms
Jon Witten
Witten
Helen Hamilton
Boyd Hamilton
Coeur d'Alene
Elizabeth Donlin
E. R. Dontin
Missoula
Flathead
Harriet Post
Frank T. Post
Rail freight fight looms over Spokane decision
After ten days of discussion the freight agents of the Southern Pacific Santa Fe and other transcontinental lines say they will contest the Spokane decision and its application to intermediate points. George W Luce of Southern Pacific warns of a battle at Spokane in October while opposing terminal rates to in state points and arguing for the Coast backhaul policy.
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Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Spokane
George W. Luce
Southern Pacific Company
Lace
Middle West
Albanian Uprising Over Crete Annexation Threat
Forty thousand Albanians gathered at Monastir to protest Greek bids to annex Crete. They warned that unless decisive steps are taken the Macedonian Muslim population would march on Greece. The grand vizier personally dispatched a telegraph reply confirming active government measures to block annexation.
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Greece
Crete
Monastir
Macedonia
Council of Ministers
Piracy surge reported in South China waters
Victoria BC reports advices from the Tango Maru noting a marked revival of piracy in South China. Desperate bands operate near Macao with local robber allies, conducting inland forays that seized a merchant’s castle like home, terrorizing communities and prompting active and passive support for pirates.
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South China
Macao
Greeks to Stay in Crete
Greece rejects the Turkish note and demands the recall of Greek officers on Crete. It asserts the matter is in the hands of the allied powers and questions the knowledge and consent of their deployment. Turkey hints at firmer action if Greece does not yield.
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Epidemic Strikes Midland Cattle Herds
Advices from Texas cattle raisers headquarters report cattle dying by the thousands around Midland due to an epidemic. Fort Worth observers noted the scale as of August 6 with officials monitoring the crisis.
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Texas Cattle Raisers
Aasogay
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Roasted Venison With Bread Crumb Dressing
Tender venison roasted in a double pan with water for several hours. A bread crumb dressing surrounds the meat with butter lumps and pepper. Gravy thickened with four and served with currant jelly. Taste often and brown to finish.
Ham Cutlets with Cream Sauce and Parsley
A recipe describing mince of ham onion potato and pepper with two beaten eggs to bind. Form small ham shapes with a notch to hold uncooked macaroni, flour and fry until golden. Serve hot with a cream sauce and parsley garnish.
Pear Tapioca Pudding Recipe Step by Step
A simple baked pudding combines pear tapioca sugar and milk with nutmeg or vanilla. Bake slowly for three to four hours until browned, stirring occasionally, and serve as a sweeter alternative to rice pudding.
Cleaning Tea Kettle With Vinegar Method
Fill the kettle with vinegar and bring to a slow boil. Leave it on the fire an hour then break away the incrustation while hot. To prevent lime reformation, keep an oyster shell in the kettle and replace it periodically so the lime gathers on the shell.
Weigh and measure to avoid culinary failures
The piece emphasizes weighing all ingredients and carefully measuring each item, even if you have cooked many times. Following this habit prevents unpleasant surprises and spoiled dishes during crucial moments.
Cleaning Chandelier Globes with Soda Water and Ammonia
When chandelier globes are smoke dirty soak in warm soda water for about twenty minutes. Add a few drops of ammonia and wash with a soaped flannel. Rinse in clean cold water and dry with a soft linen cloth.
Tara's Nectar Glassable Fruit Drink Recipe
A compact juice blend combines white grape juice with orange juice and halved pale green malagas. Chill the mixture and serve in tall glasses with green ribbon tied around the stems for a decorative finish.
Cool Box Fitted Behind Pantry Window
A 16 inch wide pantry window hides a foot deep box built to fit the lower sash. Two shelves hold butter eggs and milk as the window is opened for cooling.
Fry Round Steak To Make It Tender
Pound the steak to a desired size then dip each piece in beaten egg and roll in cracker crumbs. Fry until brown on both sides, then season after removing from the pan.
Stock from Leftovers
Instructions describe making stock from bones and tough pieces by simmering boiled scraps in water for several hours. It explains skimming, adding cold water, and maintaining a slow simmer to extract flavor. This is a practical kitchen technique for forming a base broth.
Cabbage Salad with Celery and Radish Garnish
A simple salad recipe uses one small head of cabbage one celery stalk four apples chopped finely. Mix with a cream mayonnaise dressing. Serve on lettuce leaves with celery and two radishes on top.
Global extracts reveal vast wealth and imperial notes
The item surveys immense diamond output from the Kimberley mines valued at billions, trade ambitions in China against opium, Canadian fish protection affecting prices, and diverse global notes from Russia to Australia. It mentions population counts in Canada, new burglar alarms, and technical tests for metal hardness, alongside local curiosities and geographic notes on Cattaro and New Guinea.
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Kimberley
China
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