Various Congressional Actions on Taxes Bills and Agencies
A snapshot of legislative moves across the 1910s shows Dill tax passage in the House. a bill granting the president power to remove federal court clerks. the rivers and harbors appropriation over 26 million dollars. pension, land rights, and anti monopoly measures. Panama canal and Ird man act debates. moves toward a national primary and international exposition participation. Taft urging adjournment for Maine memorials. and mixed committee views on the Panama tolls and tariff investigations.
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House
Hoke Smith
Senate
Hanna
Supreme Court
Stedman
Commerce and Labor
South
Adamson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cummins
Columbus
S. C
Jones
McCumber
Pension Committee
Emery
Finance Committee
Tariff Board
Taft
Interstate Commerce Committee
Moss
Agricultural Department Expenditures Committee
Department
Civil Service
Foreign Affairs Committee
Sulzer
Panama
Taft supporters to lead Indiana state convention
Taft forces expected to dominate the Indiana state convention as party activity intensifies across the nation. The piece outlines upcoming political maneuvers and broader progressive era battles shaping campaigns and policy.
Political and Diplomatic Notes From A Busy Era
Senator LaFollette plans follow up on North Dakota victory. Rear Admiral George W. Melville dies of heart disease. Grover Cleveland’s birthday observed in New York City. Return of Former President De La Bana to Mexico feared by Maderists. Secretary of State Knox receives warm welcomes in southern nations. P Wilder, U.S. consul general at Shanghai, arrives in San Francisco. Colonel Roosevelt accused of rushing New York employer liability law.
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Oklahoma
Wood
Pennsylvania Railroad
Steel Corporation
Ben Lewis
Quincy, Hr., Journal
John W. Noble
Interior
Harrison
St. Louis
Cleveland
North Dakota
Taft
Roosevelt
House of Commons
Illinois
Judge Windes
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
LaFollette
Lincoln
Bryan
John P. White
United Mine Workers
la Follette
Great Britain
Interstate Commerce Commission
Anti-Saloon League of Maryland
House of Delegates
Smoot
United States Public Health Service
Wiley
Martine
Gallinger
Maine
Havana Harbor
Arlington
United States
Massachusetts Senate
Simmons
James J. Hill
St. Paul
Minn
Supreme Court
Hanna
Kahn
California
Pacific Coast
Jones
Virginia
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Philippine Islands
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
Texas
Central West
Kentucky
Indiana
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
George W. Melville
Grover Cleveland
New York City
President de la Bana
Mexico
Knox
A P. Wilder
Shanghai
San Francisco
Farmers Elevator Profits Highlight 1911 Year in Green Mountain
The Green Mountain company closed its 1911 fiscal year with a net profit of 3535.19 and 59.4 percent return on capital stock. Business volume reached 193570.53 with costs of 2448.45. assets stood at 24975.75 and liabilities at 17103.52 leaving 7872.23 in undivided profits.
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Green Mountain
Des Moines
Ames
Nevada
Iowa Public Service Company
Iowa
R. F. Rysdam
Oskaloosa
Jessie Field
Creston
County
Young Women's Christian Association
San Francisco
Vinton
Washington Street
Tilford Academy
Sioux City
F. E. Gill
Robert Smith
Rock Island
Eldon
Davenport
Hound and Kyoodle Banter Sparks License Talk
Mr. Hound declares he must obtain a license while Miss Kyoodle exclaims the moment is suddenly upon them. The playful exchange hints at an impending formal requirement.
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Mr. Hound
Miss Kyoodle
His Coming Out in Chicago Social Scene
A fond Chicago mother plans a coming-out party for her son. We cannot know the youth, but assume he is the typical honoree. The piece speculates on the costume and describes a social initiation likely to involve many events and guarded against fortune-hunting prospects.
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Chicago
Telegraph Lineman Faces Shocking Language Claim
A telegraph lineman is accused of using shocking language as part of his business dealings. The remark highlights the influence of his trade on conduct.
Bee Health Request From Farmer Aims at Humane Care
A reader asks how to treat sick bees and the editor replies that the farmer should handle them with respect. The exchange highlights humane beekeeping practices and compassionate handling in apiculture.
Poverty does not destroy virtue, nor does wealth bestow
A terse reflection by Yriarte contrasts poverty and wealth, asserting that moral character remains intact regardless of material fortune. The line challenges social assumptions about virtue tied to wealth.
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T— Yriarte
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West Point
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the Commonwealth
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Eldora
Jesse Ranous
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Cole
Massena
Washington Township
Polk County
William Applegate
Gladbrook
Ophelia A. Babcock
Washington
Abel Carson
Mitchellville
Wesley Donegan
Eddyville
Moses Daly
Lewis
William Ewing
Mary E. Foreman
Winterset
John C. Glasgow
Clarinda
Chas. Gridley
Wyoming
Charles S. Miles
Schaller
Rose J. Miner
Dubuque
William T. Orr
Sam S. Petit
Monroe
John B. Smith
Nelson Stout
van Meter
John W. Vinsient
Lineville
Elizabeth Yowell
Prairie City
Ames College
R K. Bliss
Extension Department
W.H Stevenson
Agronomy
G. R. Bliss
P. G. Holden
Audubon
Alma Smith
J. W. Murphy
Glenwood
Atlantic, Northern & Southern Railroad
Leslie M. Shaw
London Stock Exchange
Hi L Harmon
Iowa Falls
Harmon
William H . Truebloog
William Galloway Company
Waterloo
Trueblood
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Grand Lodge
A O. U. W. of Iowa
Glenn Gulliver
Orchard Bank
Clapper
Gulliver
Peter Corbly
Cedar Falls
Lenox College
E. BR. Reed
J F Hinkhouse
Fairfield
Lulu Mason
Libertyville
State Board of Pharmacy Commissioners
State House
Samuel L. Daniels, Sr
Burlington
Carroll
A. C. Middleton
Grundy Center
Agsistant
Alabastine Company
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