Free Pulp and Paper Tariff Debate Presented to Commission
The American Newspaper Publishers Association outlines a case for free paper and pulp, arguing the $6 per ton paper tariff and 3.67 per ton pulp duty are excessive. It claims U S mills can compete with foreign producers, cites industry consolidation into International Paper, and warns tariffs raise newspaper costs and limit access to knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglo-American Joint High Commission
International Paper Company
Washington
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
United States
Canada
Taper
Weremergel
International Pilget Company
Ashbridge Favored for Philadelphia Mayor Nomination
In Philadelphia on December 27 the Republican primaries chose delegates to ward and city conventions. Coroner Samuel H. Ashbridge was slated as the unanimous future nominee for mayor at the impending convention, with City Solicitor Kingey expected to retain the solicitor post. Councilman Jacob J. Beeda withdrew from the mayoral race that afternoon.
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Ashbridge
Philadelphia
Antese
Samuel H. Ashbridge
Kingey
Jacob J. Beeda
Senator Morrill Dead After Thirty-One Years in Senate
Washington signals the death of Hon. Justin Smith Morrill senior member and longest serving in the Senate. The Vermont native began congressional service before the Civil War and authored the Morrill tariff act of 1861. His term would have run to 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morrill
Justin Smith Morrill
Senate
Galusha Grow
House of Representatives
Congress
Grow Jn
Vermont
House
Ukah
Luke FL
Poland
Merritt
Banffy Horonzsky Duel Fails Over Conditions
Budapest reports the quarrel between Faron Banffy premier of Munceria and M Horonzeky keeper of the lower Hungarian chamber may spark further events. Seconds fail to agree on duel terms and the planned encounter is off, yet six duels are said to be arranged among their seconds.
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Budapest
Faron Banffy
M. Horongsky
Messher
M. Horonzeky
Nils
Hiyy
Baron Hanffy
M. Horongky
Kent
Dinrow Tunffy
Baron Pejrvary
Jujy
National Defence
Wind M. Ata Jury
Chamber of Deputies
RIOS HEARD FROM SURRENDER OF LIPILO REPORTED
General Rios telegraphs from Leilo Panay Dec 24 that Lipilo has formally surrendered to Spanish forces in Mindanao and the Visayas. He says he will embark for Zamboanga and Mindanao with troops and will arrive in Manila by month end. It is believed Lipilo’s surrender was to American authorities.
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Tleilo
Madrid
Rios
Viniyas Islands
Leilo
Panay
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Walla
Manila
Lipilo
Currency basis proposed for Cuban coin values
Washington cabinet discusses reform of Cuban currency valuation. Plan fixes a just value based on mint variations and requires customs dues paid in U S money or its Spanish equivalent. Officials aim to implement by Jan 1 and mark a simple forthcoming flag-raising on the island without provocative ceremony.
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Washington
Cuba
Gage
Unite States
Cubs
Santiago School Board Crisis Divides Cuba
The Santiago provincial school board resigns to General Wood over friction with Mayor Bacardi, who appointed a new city board. Wood declines the resignation and urges harmony while praising the provincial board’s work. A special commission led by Col. Sargent and Lt Col. Thay’s charges against Valienta prompt further investigations in Chiue server.
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Santiago de Cuba
Santiago Provines
Santiago
Miver Bacardi
General Wood
Wood
Sargent
Havard
Palmer
Mendoza
Chyteuianamo
Henry Thay
Valienta
Drowned in St Lawrence the Hagerman Family Tragedy
In Alexandria Bay New York yesterday the well known Hagerman family faced a fatal accident on Wells Island in the St Lawrence river. Charles Hagerman his wife and nine children lived in Canada and three of his children drowned after the ice broke while they played near the shore. A fourth child nearby was rescued by a bystander but died while being helped from the water. The grieving family returned home to Christmas plans only to learn the depths of their loss.
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Alexandria Bay
Charles Hagerman
Wells Island
St. Lawrence
Charla Hagerman
Hagerman
Canada
Pittsburg Club Endorses End to Sunday Baseball
Pittsburg announces it will not play Sunday games this year. President Kerr, long opposed to Sunday ball, confirmed by Vice President P. I. Auten of Chicago that he favors a return to the old regime. President Young of the league has been notified to omit Pittsburg from next season's Sunday schedule.
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Pittsburg
Kerr
P. I. Auten
Chicago
Young
Erne and Hawking Set Feb San Francisco Bout for 42,000 Purse
Frank Erne and Cy Hawking agreed to fight in San Francisco the last week of February. The 25 round bout will have a 42,000 purse with weigh in at 6 o clock before the club offering the largest stake.
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New York
Frank Erne
Cy Hawking
San Froneieco
Gans Outpoints Daly In Lightweight Bout In Baltimore
Joe Gans of Baltimore defeats Jack Daly of Wilmington in a 16 pound bout at Lenox Athletic Club with referee awarding the decision to the champion from Baltimore. Daly is from Wilmington Delaware.
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Jack Daly
Cork
Dee. S
Joe Gans
Laltimore
Wilmington
Deli
Vna Se
Lenox Athietic Club
Chaltimore
Sampson Has Grip Confined With Mild Illness
Washington December 2 Admitted Admiral W W Sampson arrived yesterday from New York and is confined to his room with a light attack of the grip. Physicians expect a recovery in a few days.
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Washington
Ww. T. Sampson
New York
Brigand Captured as Greek Government Holds Price
Michael Ferrands, a Greek national in New York, identified as Sarantos the brigand wanted by Greece for attacks and ransom in Artolia. Greece offers 6,000 francs dead or alive. Ferrands denies being Sarantos and says enemies plot against him. Trial for assault and robbery to be reviewed by the Greek consul.
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New York
Dew
Michael Ferrands
Rem Beling
Sotores de Sarantes
Frances
George Zerourne
Sarantes
Barantoa
Artolia
Ferrando
Sarantos
Botkin Defense Closes. Trial to Resume With Arguments
The Botkin case defense has closed and opening arguments are set for tomorrow. Rebuttal testimony was taken with witnesses recalled including Dr Tyrell who repeats his visit claim. Corroboration from Miss Smith and Purser Corcoran links dates to the June anonymous letter as prosecutors push the timeline. Four counsel will present separate sessions with Attorney General White leading, then Knight, McGowan, and Trosmer, before Judge Cook instructs the jury Friday afternoon.
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San Francisco
Botkin
Dr Tyrell
Mrs. Botkin
Mire
William J. Corcoran
Etennior Farralion
Eureka
Cal
Dunning
Postige
Farrallon
Post
Purser Corcoran
K. ©. White
Delaware
George Knight
Rank McGowan
Mr. Trosmer
Cook
West Virginia Thanks Pennsylvania Hospitals for Soldier Care
A letter from West Virginia Adjutant General Kennethy W. Appleton expresses gratitude to Pennsylvania hospitals for nursing West Virginia soldiers and other states’ injured troops. The message praises Pennsylvanian charity and patriotism, noting care at Camp Meade and various Philadelphia area facilities.
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Philadelphia
Dow
West Virginia
Fennesylvania
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Charlestin
Lee
Sebk
Venneylvania
Pooneylvania
Camp Meade
Pennsy Iitiba
Pinuayt
Vinlu
Hove
Kennethy
John W. M. Appleton
Hummelstown Man Sentenced to Hang for Wife Murder
Joseph PHollinges of Hummelstown is sentenced to be hanged for wife murder by Jude Simonton. The record of the case will be certified to Governor Iost Inge tomorrow to fix the date of execution.
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Karristurg
Joseph Phollinges
Hummelstown
Jude Simonton
Iost- Inge
Pennsylvania Pension Issued to Francis Wandall
Washington December 2. A Pennsylvania pension has been issued to Francis Wandall of Moscow Lackawanna. The notice records the original applicant and the locality in Pennsylvania.
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Washingto
Pennsylvania
Vrancis Wandall
Moscow
Lackawanna
Havana Turmoil Dims Fireworks as Americans Take Control
Havana adapts to American occupation with orders banning public firework displays and devil dances while crowd gatherings after 6:30 pm and theater closures are enforced. Spanish nobles evacuate Cabana fortress. American artillerymen gain access. Portraits of McKinley stirred by patriotic demonstrations as violence rises, including shootings of drivers and guerrilla activity in Sancti Spiritus and Belhys de Agua.
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Havana
Bacallao
Vills Revera
Senor de Castro
Ludlow
Cabanas Fortress
Clean
Aoes
Regia
Mkinley
McKinley
Armando Menoval
Obispo Street
Milleonie Lodges
Havita
Nurigos
Feido de Aci
Efe
Calwins Ad
Belhy de
Sancti Spiritus
Spentarde
San Luiz
Pinar del Rio
Amonre
Weather and local notices from Scranton morning brief
The morning sheet lists a cold wave forecast and general notes on Cuba treaty ratification currency fixes. It includes Whitneys weekly news budget, a petition for reinstatement, Masonic officers installed, a Dunmore fire department parade, local brewery meetings, labor union status, and industrial notes in Scranton and suburbs.
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C. Smith
Dunmore
Scranton
Three Children Drowned at Morris Canal Port Calden
In Phillipsburg New Jersey DeWitt Geary a railroad engineer saw his three children Dee 97 Grover 12 Lucy 5 and Pearl 6 playing near the frozen Morris canal at Port Calden near Washington in the county. The mother had repeatedly warned of danger before they vanished and were found drowned near the lee where they fell.
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Phillipsburg
N. J
Gentry
Littl
Miles Egan Case Warring Commission Debates Witness Recalls
Washington war investigating commission in session weighs whether charges by General Miles against Commissary General Regan justify recalling witnesses. A member suggests gravity of the charges could prompt reopening. decision awaits a full quorum expected tomorrow or Thursday.
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Washington
Dec
War Investigating Commission
Miles
Regan
Builder's two story bakery collapse buries two workers
A new two story bulldike under construction for Trudy Bakery on Hiddle Street collapsed shortly after four o clock in the afternoon. Two workmen are believed dead while two others were injured but not seriously. One deceased is identified as Lake Tulley.
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Br, Toys, Dee
Trudy
Hiddle Street
Lake Tulley
Big fire devastates Kentucky town with extensive losses
A large blaze in Taitehfold Kentucky destroyed several stores including the depot bank and damaged the court house. Estimated losses reach about $100,000 with $50,000 insured. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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Taitehfold
Ky. Doe
Hree Real
Suspected murderer Dunham linked to California case
A man in Columbus is detained as a possible James C. Dunham, wanted in California for a 1806 mass murder. He used the names Harry Wilton and Harry Church, says he was born in Sacramento, and Mrs. Church is in Columbus with little detail. Police compare his photo to a Cal. killer, noting jaw shapes differ. Church’s age, appearance, and dental crowns are listed as identifying traits.
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Columbus
James C. Dunham
San Jose
Cal
Louis Wolf
Harry Wilton
Harry Church
Sacramento
Church
Tilinola
Dunham
Los Gatos
Santa Clara County
R. P. McGinney
Dunhim
Minnile Schessler
McGliney
Campbell
Colonel McGlincy
Flicht
James K. Wells
Wells
Robert A. Brisco
Callifornia
Kelly
California
Chuarch
de- Herlptllin
Bay Jose
Beer Tax Opinion Exempts Retailers From Extra Barrel Tax
Acting Attorney General Richards issued an opinion stating retail dealers are not required to pay the extra one dollar per barrel beer tax for beer purchased before June 14 1808 and held on that date. He notes the act targets manufacture and sale, payable by the brewer, not the retailer.
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Washington
Richards
Congress
Treaty Is Locked Up In Washington Parliament Battle Looms
Washington December 27 presence of Senator Davis a member of the peace commission at the Capitol sparks speculation on ratification of the Paris treaty. Friends push for immediate committee action and no amendments while opponents seek a sweeping anti sovereignty clause regarding the Philippines. Secretary Hay keeps the treaty confidential awaiting Senate authority and thus the document remains locked in the president's safe.
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Senator Davis
Peace Commission
Capitol
John Bassett Moore
Washington
Davis
Willis
Friends of the Treaty
United States
Philippine Islands
Senate
Hay
Daria Peace Commission
John Tagset
Moore
Ita
New York
Columbia University
United States Senate
Executive Branch
Brooke Arrives in Havana to Take Cuban Governorship
Secretary Alger receives General Brooke cable announcing his arrival in Havana to assume military governor duties. Dispatch notes precautions to prevent disorder during sovereignty transfer and references recent Havana troubles with lower fatalities than prior day. Mention is made of correspondence from General Oglethorpe aboard ship detailing conditions and prisoner exchanges amid political tensions.
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Washington
Alsger
Brooke
Havana
Cuba
Cube
Alger
Hayvana
Gener Ous
Mienila
Olle
Souvenir to Rough Riders from Hamilton Fish Troop I
A memorial piece from Hamilton Fish to members of Roosevelt’s Rough Riders Troop I. It honors soldiers with a River-mounted knife described as finely wrought. The inscription reads Lis Gouaionas, dated June 24, 15, and notes Houvenic of Haentiton Fish to comrades in Troop I.
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New York
Hamilton Pieh
Moan
Ilton Fish
Troop I
Roosevelt
Youne
Houvenic
Plague at Pretoria Reported Amid District Violence
Pretoria dispatch reports a plague in the Th logon buy district with ongoing gunfire and gunfight activity. The notice notes bullets and possible casualties as authorities monitor the outbreak and security situation.
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Pretoria
Weather Forecast For Washington And Pennsylvania
Forecast for Wednesday calls a cold wave with temperatures dropping by up to several degrees across Washington and eastern Pennsylvania. Night will bring below normal readings as a sharp cool down sets in.
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Washington
Pun
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Peper
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Hawkins
Sampson
Pennsylvania Pensions
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Ulp
Whitney
Hatlstead
West
Kentucky
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