Oil Producers Rally Against Free List Tariff
Congressman Vreeland urges Allegheny oil producers to lobby against placing crude petroleum on the free list. He warns that Mexico's new oil exports threaten home markets, urging united action to maintain tariffs that protect Allegheny County's 6000 wells and the broader oil industry nationwide.
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Vreeland
Allegheny County
Congress
Russia
Dingley
United States Customs House
Canada
Mexico
United States
Herrick
Bolivar Breeze
United
Protec
Oil Industry Fair Play Statement Cited by Derrick
A quote emphasizes equal treatment for petroleum interests in Congress and public life. It argues for fair competition and access to opportunity for oil industry representatives.
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Congress
Derrick
Dennison Aims Higher Taxes on Corporations and Property
Harrisburg January 30 Representative Arthur W. Dennison of Warren county outlines a plan to raise state revenues by taxing corporations at 10 mills on capital stock and increasing personal property tax from 4 to 8 mills. He argues homes and farms fund local levies and seeks to shift funds to state programs, including teacher salaries and dirt road maintenance, while removing corporate tax exemptions.
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Harrisburg
Arthur W. Dennison
Warren County
Dennison
Public Charities Allocations Cut in Harrisburg Plan
Harrisburg special report: The Board of Commissioners of Public Charities proposes reduced appropriations in its recommendations. Oil region institutions are among those affected by the cuts, with lower funding than requested.
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Public Charities
Harrisburg
Board of Commissioners of Public Charities
Pennsylvania Inventors Patent List This Week
The report lists patents issued to Pennsylvania inventors this week per D. Swift & Co. Patent Lawyers Washington D C. Names include J M Beggs Crafton for a valve R S Clymer Allentown for apparatus for magnetic treatment of diseases G S Denglar Oberlin for a railway tie L L Knox Ben Avon for a furnace door frame M Konter Corapolis for agricultural implement and more including M Lingenfelter McKee Gap and N G Needs Chester along with others like W A Paris Edgewood Park O M Reif Allernhey and C A Waitz Rouseville W L West Franklin for carbon paper and related devices.
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Pennsylvania
D. Swift & Co
Washington, D. C
U.S. Armstrong
New Kensington
J. M. Beggs
Crafton
R. S. Clymer
Allentown
G. S. Denglar
Oberlin
L. L. Knox
Ben Avon
M. Konter
Cora- Opolis
M. Lingenfelter
McKee Gap
J. C. McKees
West Liberty
N. G. Needs
Chester
W. A. Paris
Edgewood Park
O. M. Reif
Allerheny
H. Sinclair
Butler
C. A. Waitz
Rouseville
W. L. West
Franklin
Local Option Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania House
Harrisburg February 2 local option bill backed by the Anti saloon League was presented in the house this morning by Representative Fair of Westmoreland. The measure creates units wards boroughs and townships and follows the Craven bill from the last session. Referred to the law and order committee chaired by Representative Schad of Allegheny.
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Harrisburg
Anti-saloon League
Representative Fair
Westmoreland
Craven
Law and Order Committee
Representative Schad
Allegheny
Eskimo Boy Prepares Solo Pole Search
A Peary associate describes one of his Eskimo companions planning an independent expedition toward the Pole. Blinks at Mar Office warns against using the Wiig as cover for cheap tricks and mischief.
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Mr. Peary
New State School Code Reshapes Pennsylvania Districts
The reform divides districts into three classes and expands boards to nine in Class 2 and five in Class 3. It creates a State school fund from forest revenues, standardizes administration, and mandates nonpartisan director elections. Textbooks change every five years. school access, safety, and facilities receive emphasis.
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Warren
Township
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Forestry Commission
Pennsylvania
State Board of Education
Coll Ce
Ing
College and University Council of
Commonwealth
New Tax Bill Aims to Equalize Beer and Spirit Taxes
Representative A W Dennison of Warren proposes a fixed tax per barrel to replace license based rates. He says current system taxes small brewers and distillers far more per barrel than large producers, urging 25 cents per beer barrel and 2 dollars per spirits barrel to boost state revenue.
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A. W. Dennison
Warren County
Treasury
Trade conditions show hoped revival amid steady demand
The survey notes persistent industrial improvement with depleted stocks signaling a near general resumption. 1908 foreign trade totals show exports around 446.99 million and imports rising. railway earnings dip while bank clearings rise. 326 US business failures this week compare to 418 last year.
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London
Bank of England
Transvaal
Paris
New York
United States
Canada
Dun’s
Bogus Mining Experts and Public Service Credit
The piece notes that employment by the United States Geological Survey carries high commercial value even for brief service. It observes field party cooks and teamsters taking pride in their Survey ties and earning public credit, then cautions that advertising such connections after leaving the Survey can mislead.
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United States
Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey
Pay for Drill Attendance Bill Proposed in State Senate
Senator Hulings of Venango introduces a plan to pay National Guard members for drills from October 1 to June 1. Four drill nights monthly, pay scales range from zero to three dollars, with full attendance yielding 327 yearly per man. About 8,200 guardsmen could cost $22,000 yearly if all attended. Hulings estimates under $13,000 if turnout is typical, assuming 60-90 percent drill attendance.
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State Senate
Hulings
Venango
National Guard
Shall Wives Keep Their Own Money
Hilda Richmond argues in a February New Idea Woman's Magazine piece that a married woman should keep property separate, noting a wife’s business identity should endure in marriage and that practical business knowledge benefits all women.
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Hilda Richmond
New Idea Woman's Magazine
Women should manage own property and seek prudent advice
The text urges women to keep earnings and inherited money in their own name, with security from husbands when borrowed. It advises strict dealings between relatives and notes the value of independence. It also mentions a Westward building boom and unemployment shifting toward rural areas.
Roosevelt Urges Congress on Public Works and Resource Protection
President Roosevelt urges Congress to authorize government work to drain swamps, improve waterways, conserve forests mines and deserts, and guard public lands against land thieves posing as settlers. It is a reiteration of duty and a firm reminder of national stewardship.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Worldwide nations seek to aid Italy with American aid
The speaker states every country gains satisfaction from doing business with the American government. He notes ships supplies and funds are already at Italy’s service and more will be provided as quickly as possible.
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Barnatto
Italy
Taft visit to Atlanta signals friendship with common people
The article emphasizes President Taft’s Atlanta trip as a clear sign of his goodwill toward ordinary citizens, portraying the visit as a demonstration of accessible leadership and public affinity.
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Mr. Taft
Atlanta
Taft Solid Backed as South Holds Line
The South maintains firm support for Taft with no signs of breaking the political alliance. Observers note unity across governors and congressmen, signaling stable backing amid national tensions.
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WS. Pil’sman
Burgess, A. G. Lyons
R. H. Winger
F. J. Cogswell
Warren Insane Hospital
Polk Institute
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Bradford Hospital
Butler County General B
Roe
Buhl Hospital
Sharon
Corry Hospital
Sanistum Ee
Mik Hospital
Ridgway Franklin Hospital
Greenville Hospital
Grove City
Kane Summit Hospital
Meadville City
Mead
Ville Eset Eee Ince
Oil City Hospital
Punxsutawney Hospital
Fee A Ee Ceveres
St. Vincent
Erie
Hos
Mar
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburg
Citizens National Bank
Penn’a
Barnatto Diamond Co
Girard Bldg
Chicago
St. P.O. Box
Taft
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