Philippine tariff bill passes House with 71 opposite
The Philippine tariff bill passed the House by 258 to 71. Forty Republicans opposed the measure while fourteen Democrats joined them, with amendments noted on sugar tobacco and tariff language. McCall of Massachusetts failed to gain support to commit the U.S. to independence for the Philippine islands when ready for self-government.
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Hill
McCall
Massachusetts
United States
Philippine Islands
Insurgents Demand Roll Call on Philippine Tariff Bill Passage
The record shows insurgents pressed for a roll call as the final passage neared. Republicans listed numerous foes re voting against the bill which frees Philippine growth goods from duty except sugar tobacco and rice tariff 25 on those items. After April 11 1909 free trade both ways between the United States and the Philippines is established. Steenerson raised a privilege question about President Roosevelt remarks regarding his opposition to tariff and statehood bills.
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Adams
Wisconsin
Padcock
Bishop
Bonynge
Brooks
Colorado
Brown
Campbell
Ohio
Cassel
Darragh
Davidson
Davis
Minnesota
Dixon
Montana
Devener
Dresser
Driscoll
Dunwell
Ellis
Fassett
Pordney
French
Gardner
Michigan
Gillett
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Goebel
Grenna
Hayes
Henry
Connecticut
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Hogg
Howell
Utah
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Knowland
Lafean
Lilley
Pennsylvania
Loud
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Smith
Samuel W. Smith
William Alden Smith
Sperry
Stafford
Townsend
Tyndall
Wanger
Webber
Weems
Young
Aiken
Broussard
Burgess
Clark
Florida
Davey
Gillespie
Lamar
Lindsey
Meyer
Moon
Tennessee
Robertson
Louisiana
Slayden
Sparkman
Watkins
Philippine Islands
United States
Philippines
House
Steenerson
Roosevelt
Steehenson
General Land Office
Crookston, Minn
General Chaffee Resigns Chief of Staff Post
Lieutenant General Chaffee resigns as chief of staff U S A to take effect yesterday and to gain a fifteen day leave before retirement. General Bates succeeds him as chief of staff in Washington on January 16.
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Chaffee
Washington
Bates
They Come Down Hard Is Elected President of France
Annapolis Jan 17 Special to The Evening Journal reports a French election with 449 votes for the new president replacing Loubet. In a separate Navy action midshipmen Peterson Barto Marzisma Foster Treamer and Cottin Jr were dismissed for hazing after a parade formation.
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France
Loubet
Annapolis
Evening Journal
Peterson
Barto
Marzisma
Foster
Treamer and Cottin, Jr
United States Navy
Secretary of the Navy
United Mine Workers Opens Seventeenth Conventional Session
President John Mitchell opened the 17th annual United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis with about 1,200 delegates present. He noted progress in talks with mining companies, a proposed state employment examination bill, and a growing paid-up membership surpassing 300,000 amid gains in the anthracite field.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Hanly
Bookwalter
Mitchell
USM. W
Mies
Fallieres Elected France President on First Ballot
M Falieres elected president of France by the National Assembly on the first ballot. He defeated M Doumer 449 to 371 with Clemenceau as power behind the throne and Loubet’s policy to be pursued. Fallieres, president of the Senate, faced strong opposition doubts about his strength.
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Paris
Evening Journal
M. Fallieres
France
National Assembly
M. Doumer
Loubet
Clemenceau
Fallieres
Senate
Depew Refused Resignation by State Senate Vote
Albany January 17. After a sharp debate the upper house voted 34 to 1 not to ask Chauncey M. Depew to resign. Senator Brackett led the call for resignation amid sharp attacks on Depews senatorial career and insurance ties. Grady explained the Democrats would not be responsible for recalling him, preferring a quiet day while most Republicans defended Depew.
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Albany
Chauncey M. Depew
Brackett
Depew
Grady
United States Senate
Notable deaths and policy notes across early 1900s news
Rev W N Cleveland of Columbus brother of ex president dies aged T1. Thomas J Emery of Cincinnati dies in Egypt from pneumonia. Venezuelan 1904 surcharge on West Indies goods repealed. National Hardwood Manufacturers convenes in Louisville. Northwest lumbermen take annual holiday in Minneapolis. Secretary and Mrs Taft host dinner for the president and Mrs Roosevelt.
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W. N. Cleveland
Columbus
Cleveland
West Indies
Thomas J. Emery
Cincinnati
Egypt
National Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association
Louisville
Lumbermen
Northwest
Minneapolis
Taft
Roosevelt
Duke of Almodovar to Preside Over Morocco Status Body
The Duke of Almodovar is to preside over the body empowered to settle Morocco's status amid the opening events reported from Algeciras on January 17. The article notes the formation of a commission and expected discussions on territorial questions and governance.
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Duke of
Wage policy and coal wage talks amid 1905 recovery notes
President Mitchell cites the 1904 wage cut and 1905 spring improvement as coal operators resume joint convention talks. He suggests limited sentiment in wage decisions but urges fair relief for employers after lower rates and weak demand. The piece also surveys the Moroccan conference's conciliatory mood and agenda for contraband surveillance and finances.
Baby Boy Burns to Death in Onaway Misfortune
A tragic incident in Onaway Michigan reports a baby boy perished by fire with local authorities investigating the blaze. Details indicate an accidental mobile home or residence fire leading to the infant’s death. No further named individuals or organizations are provided in the fragment.
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Onaway, Mich
Tragic Cottage Fire Claims Young Pickett Life
A young child of Mr and Mrs Charles Pickett died in a fire at their home located a short distance south of town. Mrs Pickett left briefly, returned to find the child engulfed in flames, poured water on him and wrapped him in a quilt before rushing to a neighbor. The boy died moments later.
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Charles Pickett
Here
Mra
Pickett
Double Murder and Suicide in Mik River Area
Jan 17 report from Mik River Mion details a double murder and suicide by Ww. KR. Brandt who killed his wife and neighbor Justin Adama before shooting himself. Jealousy cited as motive.
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Mik River
Mion
KR. Brandt
Justin Adama
Himelf
Milford Mass Reports Financial Setback and Iris Walsh Link
Milford Massachusetts reports financial embarrassment tied to bank failures connected to John KR Walsh. G Cene della, a local contractor with large New York State and railroad projects, assigns assets due to the strain. Public notices mention other regional matters and political appointments.
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Milford
Mass
John KR. Walsh
Chicago
G. Cenedella
New York State
Indiana
Ohio
Chicago live stock market notes January 17 1906
Markets show strong to higher tendences across cattle hogs and sheep with official receipts and shipments reported. Cattle and hog values vary by grade with bulk prices around 85 for heavy hogs and cattle ranges near 63 to 86 dollars. lambs and western stock also quoted with mixed packers and rough grades listed.
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Chicago
TD Western
Denison firm liabilities reach 3 million in assets pledged
Report from Pittsburg shows Denison Prior & Co creditors hold about 3,000,000 in liabilities with roughly 1,000,000 in valid assets. Bankruptcy proceedings begun in U S district court, while a receiver is appointed. Prior allegedly committed suicide as details emerged from the investigation committee.
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Cleveland, O
Bankers’ Committee
Denison, Prior & Co
Prior
United States
Up Ae
Boston
Cleveland
Long Time Between Drinks Captain Van Schaick On Trial
Captain William H. Van Schaick who led the steamer General Slocum when it burned in East River in June is on trial in a United States court charged with criminal negligence. The prosecution led by United States District Attorney Burnett and Special Assistant District Attorney Baldwin argued over counts in the indictment and the court denied a motion to strike a count alleging 900 lives were lost not included in other counts.
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New York
William H. van Schaick
General Slocum
East River
J Thomas
United States
Burnett
Baldwin
van Schuick
Detectives Seek D. Marks & Son Employee in Bank Check Scam
In St. Paul on January 17 a $1 check drawn on the First National Bank rose to $1,087 and was cashed Saturday. Detectives pursue Thomas P Murphy, a bookkeeper for D Marks & Son of East Fourth, on a warrant accusing him of manipulating the paper. he has not been seen since Saturday.
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St. Paul
First National Bank
Thomas I’. Murphy
D. Marks & Son
East Fourths
Murphy
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