Tariff Law Sparks Mixed Editor Opinions Across Cities
Chicago editors say the new tariff law is an improvement over the Dingley act but fails to fully protect consumers. Framing the debate as between ultra and moderate protectionists, papers note defects and limited rate reductions while acknowledging relief for consumers. Senators and representatives depart Washington amid vacation mood after a long tariff session.
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Law
Frisco Call
Washington
The
Tribune
Taft
Inter Ocean
Tariff debate critiqued by Morning Call in San Francisco
The Morning Call in San Francisco on Aug 6 comments on Congress, noting six months in session with no reduction in prices for essentials. It says Aldrich led an uphill march that ended with the cost of living not relieved and revisions leaning upward.
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San Francisco
Congress
Aldrich
Journal preview on tariff law and Taft remark
The Portland Journal previewed that the tariff law will not raise enough revenue unless corporate tax expectations are met. It calls the tax expensive to collect and critics claim it benefits tariff advocates and predatory interests. The piece also weighs President Taft against a cartoonish jab at a person named Jack Horner.
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Portland
New York Times Critics Taft Signing Payn‑Aldr ich Bill
New York editors comment that Taft signs the Payne Aldrich tariff bill, though they deem it worse than prior proposals and warn it may harm measures aimed at adjustment of duties.
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New York
Kinoch
The
Times Today
Taft
Sun Opinion on Dingley Tariff Bill Aftermath
The Sun brands the Dingley bill as a betrayal on tariffs and argues duties are higher and more burdensome. It suggests making the best of it and being glad the ordeal is over.
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Sun
Western states get few chairmanships in Cannon plan
Washington August 6 comment notes Speaker Cannon's new committees for the Sixty firm Congress allot only thirteen of sixty two chairmanships to states west of the Mississippi river.
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Washington
Cannon
Congress
Mississippi River
Taft Leaves for Beverly on Westward Summer Trip
President Taft planned to depart Washington this afternoon for his Beverly summer home. Secretary Carpenter and a detachment of detectives accompanied him, as a steady stream of callers filled the White House today.
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Beverley
Washington
Beverly
Carpenter
White House
President Tafts Official Itinerary Set for September Trip
The president plans a westward tour departing Chicago September 16 with several stops. Spokane is slated for September 28 followed by North Yakima, then Seattle and Portland by October 2. The journey continues south through the southern states.
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Washington
Taft
Chicago
Spokane
North
Yakima
Seattle
Portland
Investigate condition of faulty battleships near Vallejo
Vallejo Calif Aug 6 A board of Inquiry weighs complaints by cruiser commanders California West Virginia South Dakota and Maryland about repairs with a decision expected soon Commander Clarence Carr from the engineering department and Edward Kavanaugh boiler repairs foreman appear to explain why work on the California was approved despite later finding it unseaworthy
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Calif
Board of Inquiry
California
West Virgin
South Dakota
Maryland
Navy Department
Clarence Carr
Edward Kavanaugh
Epidemic Threat Grows Amid Striker Troop Clashes
Stockholms city quiets as strikers clash with troops with no bloodshed yet reported. Officials blame a sanitation strike, with Aquor withheld and workers refusing cleanup. Each encounter escalates tension and raises fears of a spreading epidemic as conditions deteriorate.
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Stockholm
Aquor
Unions Prepare for Major Strike In Word From Leaders
Four presidents of local unions met to arrange for a possible crisis as ballots were counted all morning. Tellers reported a potential strike action but union officers denied any agreement with employers. The report notes indications that voting may declare a strike.
Thaw sanity inquest witness links White to assault claim
Roger O Mara former Pittsburg chief of detectives testified in the Thaw sanity inquest saying he was taken to New York by Thaw to see the girl now a leading stage star. The girl testified White befriended then attacked her but the attack failed and she faced persecution. Thaw's mother was recalled and cross questioned about Harry Thaw's mental disorder tendencies.
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Aug
Roger O'Mara
Pittsburg
Thaw
Thaws
Stanford White
New York
O'Mara
White
Wan
Jerome
Harry
Big vote in favor of traction strike in Chicago
The vote on empowering the executive committee to call a strike of all surface employees in Chicago showed 8055 in favor and 193 against. Active preparations were under way this afternoon for the strike.
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Chicago
Primary Down the Machine: Shank and Gause Nominees
Indianapolis Aug G Samuel Lewis Shank Republican and Chas A Gauze Democrat were nominated for mayor at yesterday's primaries. Despite fraud allegations on both sides the result was undecided until today. The new primary law voting shows gains in breaking the political machine, though many regret fewer prominent candidates.
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Indianapolis
Aug. G
Samuel Lewis Shank
Chas. A. Gauze
Ultimatums Issued Over Antung Mukden Railway Dispute
Tokyo warns China and Japan must agree on railway construction or face decisive action. China resists Japanese patrols along the line, signaling a breakdown in cooperation. In other news a barley field near Weston yielded 85 bushels per acre on 18 acres.
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Tokyo
Japan
Antung-Mukden
China
Weston
Irrigation Delegates Arrive in Spokane
Spokane Aug 6 Delegates to the national irrigation congress arrive amid crowded hotels. Rochester N Y expects eastern and southern support. The executive committee chairman is due tonight. Ballinger's reclamation report is awaited and may trigger a row.
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Spokane
Rochester
N. Y
National Irrigation Congress
Ballinger
Japanese Forced March Seared by Heat and Brutality
Japanese soldiers endured a 29 mile forced march in 120 degree sun, carrying 80 pounds each. Six died, many fainted, others were sent to Takuska hospital where some attacked officers. War Department described the events as unfortunate but ordinary consequences of climate and fortitude testing.
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Osaka
Taksuka
War Department
Chicago unions plan strike as surface workers vote to walk out
In Chicago the four local union divisions prepared for a likely general strike after overwhelming employer vote expectations. Tellers counted ballots all morning, with results completed by 4 am and nearly every member voting. A general strike committee will form at an afternoon conference, with up to ten thousand workers possible to strike within 24 hours.
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Chicago
Tellera
Union Denies Settlement Reached in Chicago Rail Strike
Union officials denied a settlement had been reached with railway officials in Chicago. The denial aims to eliminate the idea that elevated railroad workers might not strike. Elevated men are sympathetic and could follow if surface workers strike.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson jailed for speeding in Ontario
London Ontario August 6 Jack Johnson famed pugilist was jailed awaiting removal to Woodstock Ontario to face reckless automobiling charges. Woodstock police had him arrested after a reported automobile smash. Johnson has a history of speeding violations and fines in the United States.
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London
Ont
Jack Johnson
Woodstock
Johnson
United States
Wheat sales reported in county with unconfirmed figures
Reports from local grain buyers claim up to 100000 bushels of wheat sold in the county yesterday though unconfirmed. McComas says he bought 40000 bushels but won’t name sellers. Two small Adams crops listed, Jerry Stone and H B Allen, but unverifiable. Pendleton price falls to 82 cents.
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Farmers Union
McComas
Adams
RE. W. McComas
J. T. Liuallen
County Farmers’ Union
Lienallen
Richardson
Jerry Stone
Pendleton
Christ to return to earth soon says Annie Besant
New York Aug 6 Mrs Annie Besant head of the Theosophical Society arrived from India and declared Christ will make another personal visit to earth He is always in some body and when he comes next he will choose a new body Possible signs point to the supreme teacher coming to earth shortly Let us hope he may stay longer than three years.
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New York
Annie Besant
Theosophical Society
India
Christ
Earth
Indian Land Lotters May Be Invalidated
Spokane, Aug. f. Discrepancy found at Coeur d'Alene yesterday morning shows many Spokane reservation division registration blanks marked with beer for the Coeur d'Alene area. HH. T. Strand noticed the error while registering before Notary Sanders. Investigation reveals a large supply of Spokane land blanks on hand that should not be there, risking a new registration.
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Spokane
Wash
Aug
Coeur d'Alene
HH. T. Strand
Notary Sanders
Elevated and surface workers brace for possible strike
Chicago Aug 6 DL Parks leader of the elevated railway employees union said a surface men strike could trigger an elevated walkout. A joint meeting of elevated and surface men will decide whether the united action proceeds. The four presidents of the four districts convened to plan and aim for a possible strike as ballots showed strong support.
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Chicago
DL. H. Parks
Elevated Railway Employes Union
Parks
Lewiston Mayor Bans Dice Games in Saloons and Stores
Lewiston Idaho Aug 6 Mayor Tweedy ordered all dice games stopped in saloons and cigar stores. Chief Masters told cigar dealers to cut out the games, while saloon actions lagged in enforcement. No further orders issued as authorities argue no explanation is needed.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Tweedy
A. B. Masters
Cigar Deaiers
Judge Steele
Chilef Masters
Dibblees Return From Prince Rupert Visit
Mr and Mrs W C Dibblee return to Walla Walla after visiting Mrs Dibblees parents Mr and Mrs Dan Kemler They spent the summer at Prince Rupert RB C where they have interests
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Walla Walla
W. C. Dibblee
PAGSENGERG MAY BE LOST AND CREW FACING FEAR
Cape Town Aug 6. Two warships scoured the seas for the steamer Waratah carrying 300 passengers bound for this port. No trace found and fear grows of loss with many residents aboard. Thirteen bodies, all crew of the Manori, have washed ashore as searchers note lifeboats from the sunken vessel were not seen. Beach patrols set along the coast awaiting further word.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Durban
Final Indian land rush short of expectations
Spokane August 6. With the closing of notaries offices the last opportunity to apply for reservation lands passed. Total applications may not reach the expected 300,000. Receipts show Coeur d Alene 104,416 total, Kalispell 22,298 total, Missoula 50,994 total, Spokane 96,821 total, grand total 274,529. Up to 20,000 more might arrive by August 9 when the drawing begins.
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Spokane
Notaries
Witten
Coeur d'Alene
Kalispell
Missoula
Millionaire Bradbury moved to larger prison cell
San Rafael California August 6 millionaire William Bradbury who was confined in a private cell has been moved to a larger cell in the main jail. He is convicted of perjury and now shares a cell with a man charged with assault to murder. Bradbury kept a roll top desk and wanted a phone but was denied. The sheriff denies special treatment and continues to treat him like any other prisoner.
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San Rafael
Callif
William Bradbury
Bradbury
Earthquakes Felt in Paris Causes Quick Tremors
Earthquakes rattled Paris today with two tremors detected. Neither caused damage, though one quake lasted about ten seconds.
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Paris
Pacific state telephone raises rates for households
The Pacific state telephone company announced a general monthly increase of 26 cents for most household lines effective next month. Four party lines rise to 1.50, portable and two party lines to 1.75 and 2, residence lines to 2, with farmer line charges up to 5.40 annually. Business lines unchanged at 2. The change aims to boost local service revenue as profits rely on long distance. Improvements at the local office are planned, including new switchboards.
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Pacific State Telephone Company
L. G. Metlellan
McClellan
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