McCall warns against rate bill centralizing power in Washington
In Marshfield Massachusetts Congressman Samuel W. McCall argued at the fair that the rate bill would extend executive power and curb representative government. He cited fines on railroad discrimination, criticized federal inspectors, and urged adherence to liberty and the fathers' government. General Charles W. Bartlet and Thomas W. Lawson also spoke.
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Taft speech addresses race questions in Kentucky rally
Secretary Taft joins Republicans in Lexington to urge unity against Democrats. He lauds Booker T. Washington and the progress of African Americans, argues the 13th to 15th amendments advance equality, and says policy must ease the Negro's path while stressing loyalty and American identity amid mounting political tensions.
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Costs to keep small U S army in Cuba in 1907
Washington reports that maintaining a limited American force in Cuba cost 2.5 million dollars for the fiscal year 1907 in addition to regular expenses.
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Plans for navy battleship cruise to the Pacific
Oyster Bay reports talks set for President Roosevelt with Navy officials Newbury Admiral Brownson and Admiral Evans. The discussions will cover the winter cruise of the battleship fleet from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
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Near Two Hundred Attend Family Reunion Picnic
County Treasurer Pleasant F. Cox returned from Alpha in Henry county where he joined a joint Epperson and Cox family picnic. About 175 members attended with many arriving the day before and some staying through the week camping. The Eppersons and Coxes are prominent in Henry and Mercer counties near Alpha. Approximately 100 Eppersons and 75 Coxes were counted yesterday. Cox said the time was most enjoyable and next year’s event is anticipated with enthusiasm.
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Panama Canal funds request approved for $8 million
Washington reports Acting Secretary of War Oliver found the president can grant the Isthmian canal commission permission to incur an $8,000,000 deficiency this fiscal year to expand canal operations. The attorney general had noted executive limits do not fully apply to canal construction under the Spooner act. In Panama on Aug 23, five thousand workers are being laid off due to lack of funds.
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Blue Evening Suits Gain Ground In Fall Fashion
Aug 25 fashion notes show blue evening suits dominating the garment arts exhibit two thirds of evening wear. Dark blue worsted resembles black in certain lights while other pieces include vivid overcoats and multi colored tweeds. New York styles threaten Broadway with a carnival look as boxy sacks and Caruso pockets return amid broader coats and Raglan shoulders.
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Root Reports Fatigue Follows Rest at New York Farm
New York Aug 23 Elihu Root secretary of state is said to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown. He rests at the Billy Muldoon farm near White Plains two miles from the city, rising at daybreak to milk cows and work the fields then walking miles, riding and sparring under Muldoon, reading papers.
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Billy” Muldoon
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Porter to Insist Upon Proposition in Arbitration Talks
The Hague August 23 General Horace Porter announced that Secretary Root instructed the American delegation to press the American proposition on general arbitration as the more likely to be accepted during today's committee sessions examining obligatory arbitration proposals.
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Bartender Fined for De Smet Saloon Disturbance
Chester L. Miller bartender in the De Smet saloon on Twenty third street and Fourth avenue was arraigned before Magistrate Elliott and fined 25 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace after the window smashing incident. He was jailed in default of payment.
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Twenty-third Street
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Miller
Seven Killed in Boiler Accident in New York
New York reports a boiler explosion at a coal yard this morning killed engineer Hawkins and six other men. The blast occurred at the Patterson facility, claiming seven lives and prompting investigations into safety practices and causes.
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