Free trade push in Philippines faces resistance in Senate
Washington dispatch notes Governor Taft’s push for free trade in Philippine products is unlikely to pass. The Philippine tariff remains at 75 percent of Dingley rates as senators doubt rail reform and IC C changes will occur this session. White House chandeliers are repurposed in the Capitol. Alaska gold exports top $83 million in five years. Public money reform bills seek cleaner currency.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Taft
Philippines
Clapp
Minnesota
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Prairies
Commission
White House
Alaska
Washington State
Seattle
Local Hens and Visitors Daily Entries
Local items note Jas Shrader’s West Chester trip and multiple passengers to Ainsworth West Chester Cotter Fairfield Keota and Des Moines. Civic notices include Mrs Canfield paintings on display and Christmas gifts at W Turner. John W Holland to perform a Saturday Dec 26 entertainment at the Methodist Sunday School.
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Jas. Shrader
West Chester
W. J. Hamilton
Ainsworth
Mr. A. Knox
Wm. McFarland
Columbus Junction
Lynn Dodds
Fairfield
Chas. Coffman
Keota
R. M. Crail
Oskaloosa
Spencer Grocery Co
A Poppy Corner Design for Christmas Linens
A poppy corner pattern for tea cloths and table covers is described with red turkey twill petals and green leaves. Techniques include stem stitch long and short stitch and outline work. The design suits napkin corners, nightdress cases, cushion covers, newspaper covers, and simple workbags.
New Kitchen Helper Makes Trial Start at Home
Mr Ferguson worries about the new girl’s experience while his wife hopes she will adapt. A crash from the kitchen interrupts their judgment, but Mr Ferguson remains hopeful that she is off to a decent start despite the rough beginning.
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Mr. Ferguson
Chicago Tribune
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. R. Coulter
Frank Creath
Chas. Knupp
Janey Sowell
Philippine Products
Capitol
Elliott Woods
House of Representatives
House
J. B. Weaver
Iowa
Weaver
McDowell
West Virginia
Samuel J. Randall
McKinley
Samuel Randall, Jr
Arthur W. Dunn
Brown
H. B. MacPherson
Crown Cafe
East Washington St
Iowa Central Ry
Miss Richards
Cotter
W. L. Derby
Verdi
M. E. Latta
Des Moines
Merty King
Alosworth
Tet Tetet
Tate
Edgerton Studio
Seth Thomas Make
Jewell
Arteres
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