Tariff on Shoes Debated as U K Trade Talks Denied
Washington reports representatives of shoe interests urged the Ways and Means Committee to keep tariffs on boots and shoes, arguing reductions would force wage and living standard readjustments to compete with European wages. They warned consumer benefits would not follow. The New England Shoe and Leather Association and other groups joined in the protest. The session also covered a rifle practice bill, a campaign funds extension, and a proposed memorial for revolutionary women with a $300,000 appropriation.
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New England Shoe and Leather Association
National Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Association
Middle
United States
Underwood
Ludwig Nissen
New York
Joseph F. Johnston
Alabama
Senate
Johnston
Clapp
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Post Office Department
Honor Women of Revolution
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
the Daughters of “ the
Bryan's Kin's Sad Death in Colorado
Frank A. Dunlap thirty eight died in Walsenburg Colorado from acute alcoholism after six years of poverty from a high position as district passenger agent for the Great Western in Omaha. He once ran the Bryan home coming special to greet William Jennings Bryan in New York and claimed kinship to the Commoner, begging that Bryan be notified before his death.
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Denver
Colo
Frank A. Dunlap
Walsenburg
Dunlap
Great Western
Omaha
New York
Bryan
Colorado House OKs Polygamy Probe Plan
Denver lawmakers unanimously pass a resolution urging interstate cooperation to form a committee to draft laws or a constitutional amendment to suppress polygamy in the United States.
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Denver
Colorado House of Representatives
United States
Ideal wedding age set at twenty five says professor
Professor Danas Lore Sharpe of Boston University argues that twenty five is the scientifically ideal age to marry. He says thirty is too late and twenty too early, noting that at thirty one a man weighs costs and responsibilities, while love in different settings differs from city to cottage.
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Danas Lore Sharpe
Boston University
Parcel Post Prank Ends With Release Of Boy
Eight year old James Carroll of New York was tied to a lamppost near a letter box as a prank. Bicycle Policeman Arthur Hunt freed him after Carroll explained several companions forced the stunt. The boy complained he did not want to play parcel post while the scene unfolded.
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James Carroll
New York
Arthur Hunt
Yoaliceman Hunt
Plans to reseat Castro stir Havana rumors of expedition
Rumors in Havana claim a revolutionary expedition plans to attack Venezuela to support Castro. Professional revolutionists from the United States and other nations are arriving, with reports of a second force from Alabama lumber camps. Lieutenant Colonel Fredericks was asked to command an artillery corps but declined to confirm.
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Havana
Cuba
Venezuela
Castro
United States
Alabama
Fredericks
Maximo Gomez
Nevada divorce reform sparks legislative clash over residency rule
Governor Oddie urges Nevada legislature to extend residency in divorce actions from six months to one year. Reno lawyers react with consternation and vow to block any bills. He cites harm from adverse advertising and urges deferral until 2014, preserving current residents of the colony.
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Oddie
Nevada
Reno
Ife
Poor Man Leaves $400000 to Charity in Providence
A Brockton Massachusetts native Terace Williams died in Providence at age seventy leaving an estate valued near 400000 dollars. He lived frugally in a Providence room paying 125 a week and rarely spent more than 15 cents on meals. He bequeathed his fortune to various charities.
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Terace Williams
Brockton
Mass
Providence
Provdence
Tie
James B. Drake Ship Drifts After Hurricane
The schooner James B. Drake from Bath Maine was blown hundreds of miles off course during the hurricane and reached West Florida near Newport News in poor condition. Masts were splintered, crew on short rations, and fears arose about the vessel's fate.
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James B. Drake
Bath. Me
Newport News
Fla
Noted Painter Balasheff Slashes Tretiakeff Masterpiece
In Moscow on January 30 Balasheff, a wealthy painter, slashed the famous Repine painting Ivan the Terrible killing his son with an iron staff at the Tretiakeff Art Gallery. He is said to be suffering religious mania and has been placed under supervision.
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Moscow
Russia
Balasheff
Repine
Ivan the Terrible
Woman Burned While Trying to Call Fire Alarm
Mrs. Mary Ritter aged 75 was burned at her Mascoutah Illinois home while attempting to reach the telephone to report a fire. The incident occurred near St Louis as authorities investigated the blaze and her injuries.
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St. Louis
Mary Ritter
Mascoutah
Robinson elected U.S. senator by Arkansas legislature
In Tuttle Rock Arkansas on January 30 Joseph T. Robinson a Democrat was chosen by the Arkansas legislature in joint session to succeed the late Jeff Davis as United States senator.
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Ark
Joseph T. Robinson
United States
Jeff Davis
Arkansas
Saulsbury Elected U.S. Senator After Deadlock
Willard Saulsbury, Democratic national committee man from Delaware, was elected United States senator in Dover after a three week legislative deadlock ended on January 30.
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U. S
Dover
Del
Willard Saulsbury
Delaware
Mother's Friend in Every Home Comfort and Safety Assure
An old warning about the value of Mother's Friend as a remedy to ease pregnancy. The ad claims the product reduces pain, supports health, and speeds recovery for the mother and baby. It promotes availability by mail order from Tamar Ridge Atlanta and advertises a $1.00 bottle.
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Mecca
Vila
Priester
Tamar Hidg
Atlantas
Washington to be lit with 10000 incandescent lamps parade lights
Inaugural committee announces a March 4 parade lighting plan for Washington D C. 10000 lamps will line Pennsylvania Avenue with lamps suspended 100 feet apart and three pendants each. Searchlights will sweep from the Capitol to the Treasury, with lighting on the Washington Monument and other public buildings. A float portraying an Indian woman suffragist is being arranged for the March 3 suffrage parade with Chippewa liaison Marie Baldwin coordinating.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Treasury Building
United States
Washington Monument
Marie
FR. Baldwin
Indian Bureau
Advance Hatpin Bill Faces Senate in Boston
A legislative committee urged passing a law making it a misdemeanor for a woman to allow the painted end of a hatpin to protrude more than half an inch from her hat unless covered to be harmless. Critics warned women sometimes need quick defense against loafers.
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Boston
Carnegie Fund 50 000 Returned for Vancouver Library
Vancouver plans to return the 50 000 Carnegie gift given twelve years ago for a library. The Carnegie building is no longer used, and the city will sell the property for business use to finance a new library. Labor groups opposed the endowment leading to reimbursement.
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Vancouver
B. C
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Carnegie Endowment
Library Board
Train Schedule Fragments Include Arrivals And Departures
Fragmented timetable lines show multiple trains with numbers and times. Entries indicate arrivals depart windows such as 4:20am 4:30am and 9:55am 10:00am with various train numbers and destinations.
Local Train Schedule Fragments and Agent Notice
A fragmented timetable lists several local passenger and freight trains with times, numbers, and routes. Agent W. Rusell notes daily service for certain Nos and remarks trains run Cally except Sunday while F. L. Broadgate is the departing agent and Bunath is referenced.
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Mdise
Jae iNo
Cseveses
Sencswess
Bunath
Angee
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