Non-partisan tariff board urged by Progressives
Jom Rudy argues for a non-partisan scientific tariff revision to serve business needs and reduce partisan influence. He recalls Beveridge’s fight in Indiana and notes shifts in Republican and Democratic stances toward a non-partisan tariff commission, urging tax reform and inheritance taxes to fund public needs.
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Taft
Beveridge
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Saturday Evening Post
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Senate
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Goliath
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National Committee
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Tariff Commission
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Adams County
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Tago
Congress
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Tax payers face looming collector conflict in Quincy
An editorial debates tax collection in Quincy highlighting road and bridge levies, park funding from two percent of taxes, and the annual town meeting. It questions fees, fund adequacy, and the burden on property owners while contrasting wartime patriotism with public debt concerns.
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Quincey
Quanes
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Credi
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Armi
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Ouiney
Amiamt
Quincy
Protests Rise Over Trading With the Enemy Act
The piece notes vigorous opposition in Britain to a proposed Trading with the Enemy Act aimed at barring British residents from trading with suppliers to Britain’s foes. It discusses potential German retaliation against American firms, U S policy considerations, and questions of international law and neutrality.
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Britain
Germany
Great Britain
England
Eng
Gemany
United
Twelve pensioned hearses in Southern California film lore
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls twelve pensioned hearses near Los Angeles long past their service. The piece reflects on humane care for aging horses in cinema lore, noting De Wolf Hepner and Don Quixote's equine companion Resin ante, and the affection of filmmakers for animals used in early movie making.
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Los Angeles
California
de Wolf Hepner
Pensionnaires
Don Muixete
Resinante
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Ebogiper
Lin
Bethlehem Steel
Gots
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Beloven
Night Cap Echoes on Border and Presidential Tour
The column notes quiet on the Mexican border for two days with hints of a coup to capture Villa. It mocks political rhetoric, hints about defense of the Eastern coast, and questions President Wilsons travel itinerary while predicting further cold weather and a possible January thaw.
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Bostonseth
Editorial Fragment Highlights National Issues Across Papers
Across editorials Several papers debate Philippine independence timing tariff commissions civil service extension and party leadership. Comment focuses on Republican influence in national progress and the push for hard roads amid mixed state sentiment.
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Canton Ledger
Tlinois
Reddy and Granny Fox Feast in the Green Forest
Reddy and Granny Fox share a single chicken after a daylight raid on Farmer Brown's hen yard. Reddy recalls how he outwitted Farmer Brown's Boy, narrowly escaping Bowser the Hound, and the pair savor the improvised dinner while planning to avoid the hen yard for a while.
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Granny Fox
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Bowser the Hound
Palmer Browns Bay
Farher Brown's Bay
Palmer Brown
Billy Possum
Tam
Parmer Brown
Farmer Brew
Bev
Roosevelt Tariff Commission Proposal Divides Parties
The New York World notes a split over the Presidents tariff plan. It says Roosevelt backs a Tariff Commission with full powers, while Progressive critics oppose the commissioner model as insufficient reform. The piece contrasts proposals and emphasizes urgency in road improvements.
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New York World
Roosevelt
Tariff Commission
This Day in Illinois History January 20 1779 Clath at Kaskaskia
George Rogers Clark learned his Vincennes lieutenant had surrendered to British forces led by Lieutenant Governor Hamilton of Detroit. The text quips about debt discharge versus recording angel debts, reflecting a mix of historical note and witty aside.
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Kaskaskia
Vincennes
Hammalton
Detroit
School Prank and Spelling Test Rumors
Students report a surprise spelling examination planned by Palmer and Brigham, with ten words memorized and graded for correctness. The entry notes Deriving confusion over palmer s method and a dancing party led by Ponti with warnings about ice cream and a waltz.
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