Grosvenor in Action on Philippine Tariff Debate
Washington Jan 12 Grosvenor argued for the Philippine tariff bill denouncing Democratic opposition and stating he would not cipher on party. He mocked claims of impelling forces and said Philippine tobacco is poor but Manila cigars would not sway voters. He predicted the Philippines will be one of America’s greatest jewels in achievement.
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Grosvenor
Champ Clark
Glark
Clark
Philippines
Cincinnati
Manila
Jongworth
Iosvenor
Daniel Webster
Philippine Islands
Democratic House of Representatives
Committee On Rules
Committee of Ways and Means
Massachusetts
Ohio
Williams
Cote Vince
Ertin
Williams Defends Tariff Tone in Party Clash
Williams of Mississippi mocks Republicans as he welcomes back GOP figures to the Democrats. Grosvenor speaks for two hours as Williams criticizes tariff inaction, arguing Democrats will gain control and expose supposed Republican arrogance amid Massachusetts remarks.
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Chosvenor
Williams
Mississippi
Hand of God
Republican Party
God
Grosvenor
Orestes
Payne
Ulysses
Achilles
Dalzell
Phillippines
Philippines
She Goes Alone to the State Penitentiary
Mrs. Cassie Chadwick travels without companions as she heads to the state penitentiary. The article follows her journey and notes her isolation during the transfer.
Fugitive San Domingo President Seeks U S Protection
The fugitive President Morales seeks protection at the American Legation in San Domingo, a move that reportedly ends the local disturbance. In Cleveland Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick heads to Columbus to serve a ten year state prison term with few friends bidding her farewell.
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San Domingo
Cleveland
Ohio
Evening Journal
Cassie L. Chadwick
United States
Chandler
Columbus
Morales
Armenian Seminary Bomb Attack Kills and Injures 350
In Tiflis the Armenian seminary was shelled after two bombs were thrown at a patrol by residents inside. Three hundred fifty people were killed or injured as Cossacks attacked the seminary following the bombing.
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Tiflis
Caucasia
Evening Journal
Tax principles on consumer burden in equitable taxation
The passage argues for a tax system where the burden is shared proportionally to each taxpayer's ability to pay, aiming for equality in how tax pressure affects individuals. It emphasizes adjusting taxes to match capacity, ensuring fairness across the population.
Philadelphia graft case against John W Hill proceeds
In Philadelphia on January 12 the only remaining charge against ex chief John W Hill centers on forgery and falsifying records regarding absolving D J McNichol & Co from $212000 in fines for delays at the Tor resdale filter plant. Defense counsel George S Graham plans expert testimony while DA Bell may call Major Gillette to rebut.
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Philadelphia
John W. Hill
Filteration Bureau
D. J. McNichol & Co
Torresdale
George S. Graham
Defense
Hill
Bell
Gillette
Army
Juntgen Re-Arrested on Bench Warrant in Paris
W. W. Juntgen, already subject to a $20 000 bond forfeiture in a Danville federal court case, was re-arrested in Paris Illinois on a bench warrant. He plans to recover from illness and return to Danville to seek to set aside the forfeiture and have a new trial date fixed.
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Juntgen
Paris
W. W. Juntgen
Danville
Condition of Marshall Field Reported Improving
New York January 12 physicians say Marshall Field's illness has progressed to a mild pneumonia but he remains in no danger. Dr Walter B James issues bulletin stating Mr Field's condition is favorable and he is in no danger.
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Marshall Field
New York
Walter B James
Field
Express Companies Targeted for Government Regulation
Milwaukee January 12. M L Campbell of Chicago urged federal oversight of express firms at a National League of Commission Merchants meeting. He called for interstate commerce commission expansion or new laws to curb sub contracting and ensure universal railroad express service. Durkee blasted tariffs as the great robber, while Gees argued express firms lack rights to commission business. Ferguson sent a telegraph seeking relief from private car lines and Erb discussed grower confidence in commission merchants.
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Milwaukee
M. L. Campbell
Chicago
National League of Comission Merchants
Xpress
Interstate Commerce Commission
BR. A. Durkee
St. Paul
Legislative Committee
Durkee
Conpmiuy
J. M. Merguson
Duluth
California Fruit Growers’ Association
Congress
Louis Erb
Memphis
Married to a thief in a reckless love match
William Lehman of Maton marries Waddell of Chester amid his recent larceny charge. He confessed to petty thefts in the area and served ninety days in Detroit. the marriage was performed by Rev. M. G. Linton after Sheriff Halladay intervened to detain him.
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Charlotte
Mich
William Lehman
Maton
Tte Waddell
Chester
Lehman
Detroit
Halladay
M. G. Linton
Universalist
Iowa Farmer Claims Wife's California Fortunes
D. J. Douglass, a Sioux City area farmer, sued to recover about forty thousand dollars his former wife and her lover G. S. Porter amassed in California. Porter had kept the property in Douglass's deceased wife’s name due to an outstanding judgment against Porter. Court records show Porter held no interest in the property despite the fortune built by his and the wife’s partnership.
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Sioux City
D. J. Douglass
Douglass
G. 8
Porter
California
Los Angeles
Omaha
Douglasses
Yorks tied to murder death sentence and farm wealth
William H H York, heir to a wealthy farming family, received a life sentence for his brother James I York's murder. The case follows earlier similar sentences for alleged involvement in the crime. Nearby, other items note a veteran firefighter promotion in New York and Cunard lineage figures.
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Lawrenceburg
William HH
York
James I
James Huet
Erie
Yorks
William
New York
London
William Citnerd
Lane Conard
Cunard Tine
Puddlers Get a Wage Increase at Jan Conference
In Youngstown on January 12 representatives of Republic Iron and Steel and the Amalgamated Association agreed to raise the puddling rate by 10 to 75 per ton, marking an upward adjustment at the bi monthly wage conference.
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Pouddlers
Youngstown, O
Republic Iron Mane Steel Company
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Vin Workers
Chicago Markets Report 1906 Cattle Hogs and Sheep Trends
Chicago markets show mixed cattle hog and sheep notes with receipts and price ranges. Cattle and sheep demand fluctuate as packs and districts report steady to strong/weak shifts in prices and volume. The tally includes hogs with official receipts and estimated futures, noting heavy shipping grades and mixed packers markets.
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Chicago
ATTLE
Ateady Sheep & Lamba
European Peace Conference at Algeciras Faces Moroccan Tensions
A report discusses the 1905 Algeciras conference prospects amid Moroccan strife. It notes Germany’s delegate seeks an equitable solution, while imperial intrigues and trade interests shape the talks. The piece recalls Moghad Abdel Aziz’s despotism, French incursions, and Kaiser's Tangier visit with speeches promising Morocco’s sovereignty.
France and Germany clash over Morocco leads to conference plan
In Paris on the senate floor Delcasse warned of Morocco’s instability and France’s resolve to maintain its policy. The exchange sparked European tension and talk of an international conference to settle Morocco with Britain backing France while Germany seeks international control of policing and trade. The 1905 developments followed Delcasse’s resignation and a shift toward averting war.
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Germany
Great Britain
Morocco
France
Grea
Britain
M. Delcasse
Paris
Algeria
Europe
Egypt
Newfoundland
M. Detcasse
Rouvier
Ark City Man Elijah Parker Found Dead in Room
Elijah Parker formerly with Claflin & Co New York City was found dead in his Arkansas City room. He died in his sleep from heart disease at age 77. His family resides in New York where his business interests also lie.
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Arkansas City
Ark
Elijah
Parker
Claflin & Co
New York City
New York
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