Republican thunder over tariff bill sparks partisan sparring
The piece notes Republican speeches in opposition to the tariff bill are half hearted and desultory. It highlights Democratic reliance on the tariff as a weakness in GOP attacks and praises Senator Works for fervor while criticizing Senator Smoot's earlier argument. It concludes Republicans plan no unity blocks to the tariff.
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Wilson
Congress
Senator Smoot
Democratic Guard
Smoot
Senator Works
Works
Republic
Politai Party
Wilson May Mediate in Mexican Fight Over Fair Election
Washington hints that President Wilson could offer mediation between Huertistas and Carranzistas to urge a special, untrammeled election. The plan faces hurdles including Legal status, party refusal, need for foreign troops at polls, and feasibility given geography and timing.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Huerta
Turenne
Louvois
Republicans Favor Shorter Suspense on Measure Vote
The passage note describes Republicans likely opposing a filibuster as debate ends and the final ballot approaches. It predicts some GOP leaders will prefer a quicker resolution to avoid protracted suspense while opposing the Democratic plan by fair means or foul.
Responsibility of Directors Expands Corporate Trustee Liability
The New York appellate division affirms lower court ruling against a corporate director, extending fiduciary liability to stockholders. An investor was awarded 50 000 damages after alleging negligent duties led to the company’s bankruptcy. The suit rests on false statements by an officer that induced stock purchase.
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Superior Court
State of New York
Directors' duty to exercise care over bank deposits and investments
The court held that when investing or holding trustee roles directors must show ordinary care and prudence. It cites John R. Walsh and Chicago National Bank failures, where directors neglected duties, allowing investments in Walsh's schemes. Resulting losses fell to depositors and stockholders, with liability on the directors for about 70 percent of losses.
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Chicago National Bank
John R. Walsh
Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Leavenworth
Mr Bryans Mistake In Foreign Policy And Finance
A New York World editorial argues Mr Bryan should focus on legitimate diplomacy amid the Mexican crisis rather than vacations and profits. It criticizes the hands off policy and recalls Jefferson on public office as burdens and duties for stewards of the state.
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Mr. Bryan
State Department
Bryan
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Henry Lee
New York World
Department in the Dark exposes US diplomatic neglect
The New York World laments the State Department’s ignorance about Mexico and questions the value of a full embassy and consulates in Mexico and other towns. It asks why officials are inactive and suggests diplomats should attend to business and correct war-time misinformation.
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Department of State
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
Legation
New York World
Jail for Drunken Drivers Says Boston Herald Opinion
The Boston Herald argues for jail sentences for intoxicated motorists and those driving with speed mania or flagrant disregard for others. It urges courts to set a firm standard, calling for immediate, statewide adoption to deter reckless driving and protect the public.
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Boston Herald
Longest Telegraph Cable Connects Vancouver and Island
A 35 mile cable from England to Vancouver Island arrives costing over 100000 dollars, weighs 560000 pounds, with 200 fathoms deep sections in the Gulf of Georgia and a depth of 1856 feet at one spot. It saves customs duty and links Victoria with Vancouver via new undersea line.
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Vancouver
Vancouver Island
England
Gulf of Georgia
Saanich Inlet
Victoria
The Pure Food Law and Consumer Protection
The Louisville Courier Journal comments on the Pure Food Law, urging honesty on food labels and criticizing manufacturers for disguising truth in small print. It argues penalties are not excessive and calls for stricter enforcement to safeguard consumers.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Municipal Pawnshops and the Mont de Piete of Paris
A summary of the Mont de Piete in Paris showing its charitable purposes profits shared with public aid and hospitals. It details conservatively valued pawns with two thirds valuation and generous surplus to pawners, plus disinfecting of returned goods. It also cites higher pawn rates in Berlin Brussels Madrid and London.
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Indianapolis News
Mont de Piete
Paris
Napoleon
Berlin
Brussels
Madrid
London
Cipher code book author linked to snappy political nicknames
The article discusses a Chicago Tribune report on a man behind the National Association of Manufacturers cipher book. It notes his clever substitutions for U S House and Senate terms, and for Republicans and Democrats. It highlights his quips about Cannon and Roosevelt with nicknames like garlic and eclipse.
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Chicago Tribune
National Association of Manufacturers
Gayely
United States House of Representatives
United States Senate
Republican Congressional Committee
Joseph Gurney Cannon
Roosevelt
Teft
National marriage law urged for uniform state rules
The Central Conference of American Rabbis promotes national uniformity of marriage and divorce laws. The piece notes the current chaos where marriage in one state does not guarantee recognition in another and argues for federal amendment or national legislation, as previous efforts by clubs and governors have failed.
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Cleveland
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Nevada
Reno
South Dakota
Women's Clubs
Bar Associations
Congress of Governors
Winter hat and velvet gown debut at Belmont Park
Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt showcased a pleated dark green velvet winter hat fresh from Paris at Belmont Park races. She paired it with a flowered silk gown and dull green crepe de chine, featuring a narrow foundation skirt, a jaunty coatee, and a draped tunic in green crepe de chine.
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William K. Vanderbilt
Paris
New York
What Is Plymouth Rock The Pilgrims Landmark
Boston Globe notes Plymouth Rock near Plymouth Harbor marks the landing of the Pilgrims dating from December 21 1620. The rock was split and moved several times before being reunited and now sits beneath a granite canopy with visitors allowed to stand on it.
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Boston Globe
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
John Alden
Mary Chiltern
Observant Ben Hammond Declines Banquet Speech
Ben M Hammond, famed for silver tongue, did not speak at the Gunter Hotel harmony dinner. He asked for stage canopy parrot monkey cap dogs and a black cat. The arrangements chairman vetoed the request and Hammond now argues the chair lacks humor.
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Ben M. Hammond
Chautauqua
Civic Harmony
Gunter Hotel
Mr. Hammond
Committee On
Ben
San Antonio
Hammond
Sap is Dead Broke The Waco Outcry Over Rail Line Finances
The Waco Times-Herald notes the Sap railroad is financially broke and cannot fund improvements as its towering reach includes Waco to Cameron. The piece laments the finances, urges aid, and pokes fun at the network’s woes with local landmarks and officials mentioned in a wary tone.
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Waco Times-Herald
Terry
Texas Railroad Commission
Sap
Waco
Cameron
Npt
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N. W. Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
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