Republican tariff promises amid panic hits camp
The Wahpeton Times notes the Republican party dithers over emergency currency and tariff reform as January commercial failures total 280 million plus, while Filipinos in Congress earn salaries but cannot vote. The piece questions tariff benefits, cites ship subsidy debates, and warns of annual postal subsidies and broken political promises.
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Republican Party
Congress
Philippines
Sugar Trust
Cobacco Trust
Unemployment, Tariffs, and Rail Rates Debate Amid Panic
New York’s State Labor bureau reports unemployment rising from 12 to 34 percent amid the panic, prompting questions about tariff protections. Senator La Follette proposes an amendment to railroad rate law for Interstate Commerce Commission review of carrier property values to fix rates. The Republican National Convention faces internal contests and the chance to shape its temporary leadership before nominating a candidate.
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State Labor Bureau
New York
LaFollette
Inter State Commerce Commission
Foraker Taft Fight and Tariff Reform Debate
A committee report claims President Roosevelt pressed Ohio postmaster Bryson to oppose Senator Foraker and back Taft for the Republican national ticket. Foraker cites many similar pressures in Ohio, while tariff reform rhetoric contrasts with trust interests. The piece argues only a Democratic victory would yield real tariff revision, urging alignment with Democrats.
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Senator Foraker
President Roosevelt
United States Senate
Mr Bryson
Athens
Ohio
Douglas
Taft
Roosevelt
Bryson
Tariff protection slips hurt glass industry nationwide
The January National Glass Budget notes bankruptcy at Altoona Co-Operative Glass and shutdowns at Christiania in Wilmington while New Jersey plants consider wage cuts of 66 percent. Despite widespread distress, Republican leaders insist tariff protection fuels prosperity as taxes rise to 108.37 percent on certain goods and industries from steel to pottery.
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Altoona, Kan
Tariff Opposition and Unemployment in Protective Industries
The passage argues that workers lose jobs or face wage cuts as trusts keep high prices, while foreign markets benefit from damped surplus goods. It questions Republican protectionism and calls for tariff reduction or abolition to restore competition and fair prices for consumers.
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Republican Party
A Difficult Job Criticism of a President
The Fargo Forum notes that critics have few charges as the president has done little wrong. It argues that criticizing a man who has not acted negatively is a difficult undertaking for detractors.
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Fargo Forum
Special Permit Trial Highlights Local Hypocrisy
A Minneapolis temperance case exposes a society granting two members permits to drink to gain evidence against illegal drinkers. The trial centers on hypocrisy and public morals within the organization.
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Minneapolis
A HEAP OF GALL Editorial Complaint on Political Letters
The country newspaper editor denounces unsolicited letters from self described state office hopefuls seeking editorial support. He notes politicians offer favors in exchange for space and questions why advertisers would pay without sending checks as proof of good faith.
Notice of Estate Administration in North Dakota
The document appears to be an estate administration notice with garbled OCR text. It references the state of North Dakota, a probate matter, and an administrator or executor. Specific names, dates, or real details are unreadable, but the notice concerns heirs and the handling of a will or estate assets.
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