Congressmen Not Idle During Summer Recess
The article notes senators and representatives, now paid $7 500 yearly, will tour the summer entertaining the public. It highlights Senator Tillman of South Carolina lecturing in Baltimore about the race question, earning about 200 a lecture, with Beveridge of Indiana also active on platform and in print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Tillman
South Carolina
Baltimore
Congress
Beveridge
Indiana
Roosevelt Boys Trained by German Ambassador in Hurdles
Baron Sternburg, German ambassador, coached Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt in hurdle jumping at Rock Creek park. The lesson, led by Sternburg and Captain Fitzhugh Lee, follows prior quiet sessions and positions the boys for future riding and hound work while the president observes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aron Speck von Sternburg
Theodore
Kermit Roosevelt
Rock Creek Park
Baron Sternburg
France
Roosevelt
Fitzhugh Lee
Seventh Cavalry
President’s Boys Triumph in Hurdling Duel with Father
In a spirited display at the fence and hurdle, Theodore Jr.’s Gray Dawn, Roswell, Audrey, and Baron Sternburg carried the President’s horses as the boys cleared four and a half feet and then five feet. The President attempted Roswell at five feet but could not prevail as his sons cheered the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Audrey
Gray Dawn
Theodore, Jr
Seth Bullock
Deadwood
Baron Sternburg
White House pets and a banished St Bernard
Rollo the St Bernard, once a White House favorite, is banished to Surgeon General Rixey's Virginia farm after a bull terrier’s rough games and late night escapades where he chased officials. Skip the hound may climb trees, terrier now roams the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollo
White House
Rollo
Lively
Navy Department
Rixey
Virginia
Skip
Colorado
President urged to lecture on the canal tour
Eight congressmen just back from the canal zone prepare a tour to tell constituents the canal’s benefits. The president has not yet consented but hinted the idea might be acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Republican Party
Canal Zone
Harriman and railroads face tariff clash over steel rails
A critical essay argues that railroads exist to move the products of prosperity and that free trade in steel rails would erode American wages and demand. It singles out E. H. Harriman as opposing regulation while favoring tariffs on labor and warns of bankruptcy and reduced employment if foreign goods dominate. The piece urges railroads to support protection to sustain production and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Congress
Mr. Harriman
James J. Hill
Secretary Wilson says US prosperity withstands Wall Street flurries
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson states that the prosperity of the United States cannot be destroyed by Wall Street fluctuations and notes that people nationwide share this view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Wall Street
Row over tariffs with Germany mirrors Cuban sugar missteps
The Washington Post argues the tariff dispute centers on Germany selling sugar in the US market against the sugar trust. The Cuban reciprocity move sparked German anger, cutting German sugar imports and prompting talks of retaliatory duties to protect German exports. The piece calls the Cuban policy a root cause of the current row and a folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Germany
Sugar Trust
Cuba
Congress
United States
International tariff game with Uncle Sam and allies
A satirical dialogue portrays Uncle Sam proposing a tariff strategy against Germany and France, noting a cottonseed oil tariff rise from 1.20 to 5 per kilo and a potential broader tax plan. The players pause, awaiting Congress and the McCleary bill before escalating tariffs further.
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Uncle Sam
Germany
France
John Bull
Not Make Tin Plate Question in 1892 Tariff Debate
The piece recalls William McKinley challenging free traders about tin plate with 1906 data. It notes a surge in U S imports then a drop to 127 million pounds, and asserts domestic tin plate exports rose to over 1 million pounds while most imported tin plate was reexported as cans and boxes, earning exporters 99 percent drawback.
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William McKinley
United States
McKinley
German steel syndicate's 1906 output nears national total
The Iron and Steel Trades Review reports the German steel syndicate produced 11 079 000 tons of finished and semi finished products in 1906. This near total output implies a high level of concentration in Germany, with about 48 percent of U S output controlled by the leading firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Steel Syndicate
Iron and Steel Trades Review
Germany
United States
San Francisco Chronicle
Imbecile Foster’s Estate Seized by Guardian in Ohio
John Foster of Concord township, Ohio, adjudged an imbecile, is under guardian C. M. McLaughlin who posted a $32,000 bond and now controls Foster’s $50,000 fortune. Foster owns a $100 per acre farm but lived in a single room consuming bread and water, resisting medical care due to cost. The guardian's charge follows probate court action in Urbana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
John Foster
Concord Township
Grant Hospital
Columbus
C. M. McLaughlin
Foster
Kent
Dayton Gas Man Arraigned on 18 Indictments
Dayton Ohio George M Smart former secretary of the Dayton Gas and Coke Co was arraigned in Judge Martins court on 18 indictments charging embezzlement of more than 300000 He pleaded not guilty and bond of 10000 was posted The case likely will go over to the October term of court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
George M. Smart
Dayton Gas and Coke Co
Martin
Smart
Gottshall and Turner
Lawyer Fights Disbarment in Ohio Court
Springfield Ohio attorney A P L Cochran, a 75 year old pioneer resident and United States commissioner, faces disbarment proceedings after bankruptcy and accusations of misappropriating funds as trustee. Judge Ahead of Greenville oversees. initial day focused on technicalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
A. P. L. Cochran
Common Pleas Court
Cochran
United States
Judge Ahead
Greenville
Meeker Reaches Ohio on Historic Oregon Trail Journey
Ezra Meeker arrives in Bellefontaine Ohio after a 2000 mile oxen journey begun January 29 1906 in Tacoma Washington He travels toward Washington DC hoping to arrive for Congress opening in December The expedition aims to mark monuments along the Oregon Trail honoring pioneer travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefontaine, O
Ezra Meeker
Tacoma
Washington
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Congress
Miners Strike at Pomeroy Bend Leaves 1000 Out
Gallipolis reports all miners at Pome Roy Bend still on strike with over a thousand affected. Families face starvation as operators try strike breakers, leading to some bloodshed but no deaths.
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Gallipolis
Pomeroy Bend
Taft to Officiate Laying of Dayton Young Men's Building Cornerstone
Secretary of War W. H. Taft has sent a cablegram from San Juan to the Dayton Young Men's Christian Association accepting an invitation to officiate at the laying of the cornerstone of the association's new building.
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Dayton
W. H. Taft
San Juan
Dayton Young Men's Christian Association
Wooster Farmer Ends Life Over Loneliness
Orris Landes 41 a well to do Madison County farmer Wooster Ohio died by carbolic acid suicide. He left letters indicating months of contemplation about his lonely bachelor state.
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Wooster, O.—Orris Landes
Madison
Rethel Man Dies While Playing With Daughter
Cherlea E Manning of this place died after being stricken with paralysis while playing with his young daughter. A 32d degree Mason, he was preparing to travel to Cincinnati to enter government service as a gauger.
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Rethel, O
Cherlea E. Manning
Cincinnati
Grand jury indicts members of the ice trust in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio the grand jury after adjournment returned secret indictments against members of the ice trust. They are accused of conspiring to restrain trade within the city.
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Columbus
Ice Trust
Brooks vs Davis damages awarded in Circleville case
In Circleville, Samuel Brooks sues Marion Davis over alleged affections. A jury awards the plaintiff 2100 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville, C
Samuel Brooks
Marion Davis
Bride-to-be Miss May McIlroy in Delaware tragedy
In Bellefontaine Ohio Miss May McIlroy faced tragedy on her wedding day as fiancé J KE Roberts died in a grade crossing accident after she was summoned to Delaware. The abrupt news interrupted what should have been joyous nuptials.
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Bellefontaine
May McIlroy
Delaware
J. KE. Roberts
Post Office Robbery Nets Cash Stolen Goods
Robbers blew the post office safe with nitroglycerin and took 60 dollars in cash stamps and several registered letters. They then stole a horse and carriage and escaped.
Tracks Will Be Removed In Cleveland Street War
The Cleveland Electric Railway Co plans to tear up tracks on Central and Quincy avenues within eight days after peace talks with the three-cent fare company collapsed. Mayor Johnson faces a difficult choice to provide transport for thousands along the five miles affected.
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Cleveland, C
Supreme Court
Cleveland Electric Railway Co
Central
Quincy Avenues
Cleveland Electric
Quincy
Johnson
Ouster suits against Ohio Standard Oil units set for Allen court
Attorney General Wade W Ellis filed December ouster actions against three Standard Oil of Ohio auxiliaries the Ohio Oil Co Buckeye Pipe Line Co Solar Refining Co in Allen county circuit court. The case lists the defendants and includes recent company photographs as exhibits. Virgil P Kline of Cleveland will lead the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Wade Y W. Ellis
Standard Oi! Co
Ohio
Circuit Court
Allen County
Ohio Oil Co
Buckeye Pipe Line Co
Solar Refining Co
Standard Oil
Ellis
Fraternal Order Ousted From Ohio Insurance Business
The Ancient Order of United Workmen was expelled from Ohio by a Franklin county circuit court ruling. Attorney General Ellis petitioned to halt its fraternal insurance operations in the state. Receivers W. D. McKenney and Alfred T. Roever were appointed with bonds set at 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Order of United Workmen
Ellis
Franklin County
Ohio
W. D. McKenney
Alfred T. Roever
Stolen Corpse Prank at Hiram College
A group of Hiram College students allegedly dragged a body through the streets at night. They removed the corpse from the college and suspended it in a coffin from the main entrance arch, then placarded the building and professors' homes with a note announcing a funeral at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Hiram College
Episcopal church officers elected at Marietta convocation
At the annual convention of Episcopal churches officers were elected: President Rev. J. W. Hewitt archdeacon Rev. C. E. Mackenzie secretary J. D. McKinley all of Columbus and treasurer T. B. Bosworth of Marietta. The diocese division was discussed.
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Marietta, O
J. W. Hewitt
C. E. Mackenzie
J. D. McKinley
Columbus
T. B. Bosworth
Marietta
Notables Speak At Zanesville Chamber Banquet
At the Zanesville Ohio chamber of commerce annual banquet former Gov James F E Campbell spoke on The Smaller Cities of Ohio. Secretary of State Carlton Thompson spoke on The Business Men In Policies. Dr Emery Hume president of Dennison University responded to a toast.
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Zanesville
Chamber of Commerce
James FE. Campbell
Ohio
Carml Thompson
Emery Hum
Dennison University
Local Option Law Upheld in Ohio Ruling
Judge A S Martina ruled the Jones local option law constitutional in the Charles F Smith suit. The decision affirms the right to call local option elections by petition, a matter of wide regional interest in Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Charles F. Smith
Martina
Dr J C George Named Assistant Superintendent
Columbus trustees elect Dr J C George interne at Deveaness hospital Cincinnati to the Columbus state hospital as assistant superintendent. He is a graduate of Miami Medical College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
J. C. George
Deveaness Hospital
Cincinnati
Columbus State Hospital
George
Miami Medical College
Paroles Granted at Ohio State Reformatory Amid 122 Applications
Mansfield Ohio board of managers approved 69 inmate paroles to take effect within two months. Officials reported 122 parole applications, with about half approved.
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Mansfield
Board of Managers
Ohio State Reformatory
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Samuel
S. O. Offerings
Buckeye State
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