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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
3
A political analysis from Washington notes President Taft and the tariff question. The piece cites private letters and speeches from 1904 to 1908 showing Taft’s cautious stance on tariff revision and Republican party dynamics. It references concerns over protective policies, costs, and the need for prudent reform within the party.
A sizable group of children, led by Mrs L B Smith and Mrs J B Folts, gathers for church work with the cradle roll and primary department of the Sabbath School. Names include Carroll Mayer, Kenneth Mayer, Elizabeth Hadfield, Miriam Smith, Evelyn Canfield, Florence Gage, Dorothy Lane, Frances Lane, Wellington Radford, Dale Cresta, Marian Duncan, Mae Bishroa Myers, Donald Schlowman, Ruth Turner, Eugene Hirtte, Laurette Martin, Janie Gregory, June Laurel Smith.
The document quotes Taft and the Republican platform vowing a substantial downward revision of the tariff, with few exceptions. It cites plans to convene a special session and urge Congress to enact a protection based, impartial revision after examining evidence. It asks how the president and party have kept the promise.
Medals from Congress were presented to Wilbur and Orville Wright at the Dayton fairgrounds this morning. General James Allen, head of the army signal corps, officiated with Governor Harmon and Mayor Nurkhart delivering state and city honors. A gas lamp offer from Wiederhold and Home Electric Co advertised merchandise alongside the ceremony.
A woman stated she preferred The Star for future use due to better returns and past success with the paper. She also noted she intended to continue using The Star rather than any other publication.
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