Taft Explains Why He Signed the Payne Tariff Measure
Taft presents a formal justification for signing the Payne tariff bill, framing it as a sincere effort toward downward revision aligned with Republican platform promises. He cites moderation in rates, expansion of Philippine trade, and improved customs administration as key aims, while noting limited reductions in select imports and emphasis on orderly enforcement.
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Taft
Payne
Waahlertas
Ant
Slucert
Manor Rchrdales
Elke
Nicholase
Rena Yean
Extraordinary session ends with adjournment after long debate
Congress completed a tense extraordinary session as President Taft signed into law the Philippine tariff measure amid delays. Senators clashed over pulp duties and cotton bagging while Aldrich and McComber pushed cheaper tariffs. The House adjourned after a final vote and a long day of procedural action.
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Aldrich
Senator Aldrich
Nepreettia
Tien Payne
Taft
White House
Enate
Renate
Benator McCombet
McLaurin
Paul
Culbers
Senate
Thad
Bherman
Bint
Cannon
Dla
Deere
McCumber
Gohden
Sothern
Adjournment Brings End To State Legislature Session
The house and senate members closed the session at 5:11 pm with no day set for adjournment. Lawmakers departed quietly, exchanging farewells and wishing each other a peaceful vacation as the session concluded.
Reclamation Work in Debate at National Irrigation Congress
Spokane readers hear heated briefing on Roosevelt era reclamation policy where supporters and opponents prepare sharp lines for the National Irrigation Congress meeting in August. Critics question public expenditure, while advocates point to the benefits of irrigation and homebuilding in the West and Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Aug. S
Atifeld
Arthur Hecker
National Irrigation Congress
Fonda
Roosevelt
Degeo
Father of Irrigation
Great
American
Brea
Shubeats Break All Train Records With Unclear Event
A damaged OCR item describes a disrupted train event attributed to Shubeats Break All Train Records. Led by John Man the group allegedly impacted railway schedules on a Sunday morning with vague financial figures and unclear origin points involving an excursion service and daily trips.
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Shubeats
Featile
Shuben’s
John Man
Atlantic Chip
Nod
Fennachania
Arelemd Rere
Teviay
Ocrang Oreng
Ogden Prospects Seen Bright by Local Manufacturer
Frank H Hird of a Dubuque advertising firm reports Ogden's future looks promising with strong steel and iron demand. He notes rising orders from Ogden and western cities, optimistic sales, and potential population growth, plus the area's scenery as a draw for tourism and advertising opportunities.
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Frank H.hird
Ad Hardware Company
Dubuque
United States
Canada
Ogden
Urden
Arto
Jurars
Parker Denounces New Tariff Bill in Speech
New York, Aug 5 Alton C Parker Democratic candidate for president in 1904 denounces the tariff bill as a deception by Republicans. He charges the platform promised revision not reduction and says the majority in Congress participates in fraud. He argues the tariff act mirrors past policies and will fail to reform for years, risking renewed disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alton C. Parker
Bybold
Seapets
Congress Barn
Treme & Coorditate
Probate and Guardianship Notices in Weber County Utah
Probate and guardianship notices list the administrator Catherine Allison of the estate of Elizabeth Mooney, deceased. Creditors must present claims at the office of C H Hollingsworth in the Eccles Building, Ogden, Weber County, Utah, on or before November 1909. Attorney for Administrator C R Hollingsworth signs.
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Bismet Court
Second Judicial District
State of
Utah
Weber
Elizabeth Stroney
Dereane
Slalme
C. Fl. Hollingsworth
Eccles
Ogden City
Wader County
Hoverberth
Catl Allison
Eetate
Eilzabeth Mooney
Daied
Oeden
Th C. R. Hollingsworth
Notice to bid hay and data delivery contract
Notice invites bids for 607 tons First Quality Timothy Hay and 790000 lbs First Quality Data to be delivered regularly during a present period from date. Bids may be rejected in whole or part and awards depend on conformity with specifications. State Triste Ton bears Salt Lake City. The Ha reserved to reject any or all bids. Metan Cox 792 Salt Lake Ctr Ts.
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Log. m
Orler
Salt Lode City
Salt Lake Ctr
Notice to Contractors for Foreseen Materials and Erection
Notice from the County Commissioners for bids to furnish materials and erect a structure. Plans and specifications are available at the office of the County Surveyors by order of the Board. Clerk G Dye signs.
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Hte
Briteo
Baad Ag Conair
Hucutt
Lost British steamer Warsiah sighting near Dritibh
Reports say the British steamer Warsiah is believed lost after departing June 24 from a port near Dritibh Town. A search and rescue effort is underway with authorities reviewing recent logs and debris indicating possible distress.
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Dritibh
Aik
Iwen
Warsiah
Gory
Natal
Street department work and merchant interest esteemeed
Street department clears debris and removes street obstructions as Union Depot and three local businesses begin decorating efforts. Scowcroft & Sons supply a carload of bullae for the decoration. Park superintendent TL Van der Bemit reports trimming trees, removing grass and keeping shade areas neat.
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Union Depot
Watch
Scowcroft & Sons
Hse
van der Bebutt
Tito
Union Depot 18 Being Gravely Decorated
Deret Master Joba Bhelte began decorating the Union Depot 18 for a birthday celebration. White and blue rosettes and ornate shapes were prepared on recently painted walls as crowds, including the 7 A. I., gathered in Salt Lake and Ogden for travel to Baltimore, with more than 4,000 people passing through Ogden yesterday.
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Joba Bhelte
Laloa
Salt Fake Nest
Mtr
Shields
Ogden
Tn Balt Labo
Big Liners Reach New York Too Late
New York reports that twenty items carried by Hamburg American steamship Pennsylvania faced delayed duties and potential extra charges after customs closed. Importers with merchandise aboard faced losses estimated between $100,000 and $200,000 as the ship neared port, with plans to unload and present manifests thwarted by the late arrival.
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New York
Margia
Pennsylvania
Miles
Fort
Notige to Contractors for Bank Building Bid Call
Hock Springs National Bank invites bids for the material and construction of a three story brick bank and office building totaling 18 2100 feet with plans and specifications filed at the bank or at architect Willy Tubols Cheyenne Wyoming. Bids sealed and due by 10 oclock a.m. August 7 1999 with certified check of 12 5000. The bank reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Hock Springs National Bark
Japanese strike declared off in plantation labor dispute
Aug. 1 The strike of more than 6,000 Japanese plantation laborers, active for two months and causing losses to planters, was declared off by the Higher Wage Association. Planters refused concessions and the territorial authorities moved to prosecute leaders for alleged threats and acts of intimidation, ending the nationwide strife. Leaders planned another meeting and signaled possible further actions as trials proceed.
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Taborera
Folands
Amerlathon
Mlea
F. Makloo
Mietbeda Strikes Over Day Wage Dispute
Mietbeda negotiates for a day wage amount after a strike action. The report notes the wage dispute and ongoing talks with management to reach a settlement. The article identifies the workers center and the employer as key parties in the negotiations.
China Replies to Russia on River Trade Rights
Pekin confirms replying to Russia on July 2 about opening the Buna sac and other rivers to international trade. It notes past treaties and rights to participate in framing river regulations while avoiding specifics on limits set by peace agreements. Ulina signals willingness to discuss new river regulations under the dispute.
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Pekin
Ang
China
Erat Ba
Atgu
Russia
Portscwuth
Ubina
New River
Wild West Exhibition Entices Cheyenne Visitors
In Cheyenne on August 3 Cardinal Orbons and Bishop McConsel of San Francisco toured the city and attended a wild meat exhibition while heading to Saint Lake for the Catholic cathedral dedication, spending the day here.
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Cheyenne
Cardinal Orbons
Dishop McConsel
San Franchsco
Sail Lake
Relief Fund Sent for Mexican Earthquake Sufferers
A New York firm James O Spercy & Co. sent five dollars as the first American contribution toward aid for Acapulco and Chipango earthquake survivors. The report notes a lamentable shortage of shelter and supplies in Acapulco and Chupanquago.
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Mexico
James
Spercy & Co
New York
Acapulta
Chipanciago
Acapulco
Chupanchugo
American minister reports seizure of small cutter
Warbington. Agr. B-[n A ratte ram dated August 4. Charins Pare Bryan, American planter 10 Porters Informs the state department of the seizure at Quiraanca Angola, Pare. Ruese Weat Africa, of 2 small ratte fries the American flap. The master says that the master of the vere is a charred whit robbery insect, boring colony.
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Warbington
Agr
Charins
Body of Young Man Identified in Ocean Park Drowning
The body of a young man identified as C. Swift Me tee Angetem was recovered after a drowning at Ocean Park. Police say he was the son of residents of Dublin Ireland and had recently left Los Angeles to travel through Germany. He was expected to join his parents in Germany.
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Naox
MacVeagh Micreey
Wickersham
Postmevier
Aiichweek
Nagle
Wilson
Benator Aldxich
Payse
Senate
Snd
Hense
Ito
Tallaterra
Cai
Aurely
Gellen
Taf
Fleeber
Fertta
Pine Apulea
Urphirn
Tor
Swift
St Olat Ocean Park
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Vreatdeat Taft
Mt Hie
Wiliam HW. Tan
Elzord
Mia
Twenty-ffth
Grant
Redntry
Salt Jake City
Apd
Cepitet
Oden
Parker
Consult County
Union Depot 18
Notige
Strire
King Fawani
London
Bidebitte
New York Times
Kuhn’s
Ward
Tz den
Washington Avenue
25Th Street
Ind
Bell
Mietbeda
Mfr
Sylvan Park
Daddy Gaymon
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