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Tariff debate and Japanese immigration stir national issues
The piece argues tariff is a local issue with the South opposing protection and Pennsylvania defending it as a home market. It cites Luther Burbank and a New York Times critique, then shifts to tensions with Japan, noting California and San Francisco debates on Japanese labor and broader anti immigration sentiment amid racial tensions with China and Japan.
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Roosevelt and Bryan clash over tariffs and trust policy
The untutored Burbank frames nature's lessons as the piece examines the Roosevelt Bryan split. It questions party loyalty and policy, asks what separates Roosevelt Democrats from Bryan Republicans, and notes shared goals on railroads oil and meat trusts. It also ponders tariff shifts and political uncertainty.
Removal of Pope Leo XIII Body to Lateran Basilica
The papal burial at St Peter's is to be moved to the Lateran Basilica, where Leo XIII will rest in the family mausoleum style, joining ancient church relics and historic rites. The transfer, arranged with Italian government protection, will honor Rome’s status as the mother church while reflecting improved church-state relations.
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Never Gets By. A Cathouse Line On Ice Cream Saloons
A quip from a Cathouse primary sun tale humorously notes the speaker never succeeds in avoiding ice cream saloons when walking with his girl. He admits he never passes one while with her, and the girl insists that they always go in, a running joke about social habits and courted temptations.
Pope Aids Drink Reform At Catholic Union Convention
At Music Hall Providence on August 8 the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America opened with about 800 delegates representing roughly 100000 members. Bishop W R J Canevin of Pittsburgh led the convention as a Vatican letter from Rome urged total abstinence and granted plenary indulgences to present and future members and on various feast days and death.
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Pope Rejection of French Law on Church Affairs
Paria reports La Croix claims the Pope rejects forming religious associations under the law separating church and state. officials doubt the claim. bishops meeting in Paris may delay public release until their deliberations conclude. The Pope's final directives would follow.
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Africans Debate Deporting U S Negro Preachers
London reports consider deporting a small group of American Negro preachers promoting Africa for Africans Ethiopian propaganda. The move follows Capetown unrest blamed by some London papers on these preachers. Riots earlier saw naval and military volunteers patrolling streets to curb looting by unemployed whites and colored.
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Equitable Life to Stay in France Under New Laws
Paris Aug Paul Morton president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society announced today that after deliberate consideration the company will apply for registration under France new insurance laws make the required government deposit and continue doing business there. He said they do not view the retroactive provisions positively but will comply.
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Lord Milner Commended for South Africa Service
South Africans in addresses express appreciation of Lord Milner. A presentation through the Duke of Somerset approved his services in South Africa. The address bears 370,000 signatures. Natal sent another with 3% signatures and Cape Colony's 20,000-signature address is en route.
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Memorial for Susan B. Anthony in Copenhagen Session
Suffragists in Copenhagen held a special memorial session in honor of Susan B Anthony as delegates from across the movement eulogized the deceased reformer. Milas Frederick Norck, council member of Chrishanta, delivered the principal speech praising women on juries in Norway.
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Paul Morton Coming Home
Among the passengers on board the Kaiser Wilhelm II from Southampton to New York are Basil von Krouponsky of the Russian Embassy, Paul Morton president of the Equitable Life, Baroness Bardleben, Prof J Laurence Laughlin, Rev Donald Sage Mackay, and Gregory Wilenlon, Russia’s Tokyo financial agent.
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Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A fragmentary humorous column discusses social antics and dating scenes with caricatured observations. The text mentions a bachelor, rich uncles, and a tense chase for approval from women, with hints of dinner table banter and a comic misread of flirtation.
Review of Tron Trade Indications for 1996 97 Prosperity
Cleveland dispatch notes iron trade optimism with rising pig iron demand, new blast furnaces, and capacity additions. Prices advance toward boom times as shortages persist, railroads strained by crops, and heavy inquiries for steel rails and open hearth products. Notable deals include 15,000 tons of Bessemer sold at $18.
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Woodruff Higgins' Choice for State Committee Chair
New York Evening Post reports ex Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff named as Higgins choice to head the Republican State Committee replacing Odell. Post says Woodruff may back Higgins for United States Senate and Higgins allies will back Woodruff delegates at the state convention. Higgins comments on Woodruff's business duties and potential chairmanship suitability.
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Rio Conference weighs making Bureau of American Republics a permanent link
Rio de Janeiro August 8 report of the subcommittee of the International American Conference urges making the Bureau of American Republics a permanent link between conferences and a medium for educational and consular information and publicity. The International Treaties Committee adopted a treaty of arbitration for pecuniary claims from the Mexican conference with slight changes. St Petersburg August 8 Novoe Vremya claims the Rio meeting aims to establish U S hegemony in America, warning of a future alliance among Slav, German and Latin races against a Greater America Britain and Japan.
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Vardaman Declines Bond Bid in Currency forfeiting Check
Jackson Mississippi reports a sensational rebuff as Governor Vardaman rejects a 500000 bond sale bid from a Chicago firm. The firm offered certified checks plus a 1600 premium. the governor demanded currency under the law, the firm refused, and the deal collapsed with a 50600 forfeit held by the governor.
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Notable remarks on naval power and diplomacy by visitors at the New Willard
Capt Hobson cautions that any Japanese move on the Philippines would risk a broader conflict, urging strong naval presence and a near Manila base. Dr. Albert Spitzer criticizes U S tariff laws for ambiguity while praising American industry and noting a German inscription on Washingtons sword from Solingen.
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E. Coyne Declares Bankruptcy Amid Embezzlement Allegations
Chicago August 8 F E Coyne former postmaster and Ogure in political affairs filed two voluntary bankruptcy petitions. Chicago Title and Trust Company takes charge of his bakery and lunchroom business. Petitioning creditors include Eckart and Swan Milling Co A T Hemstreet Co and Irwin Bros with claims around 3000. Embezzlement by a former employee during Coyne’s postmaster term is cited as a likely cause.
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Bishop for the Poles Named for United States
Announcement from Toledo reports Rev. Joseph Weber of Lemburg appointed by the Pope as bishop for the United States to oversee the 3,000,000 Poles in America. Weber is in Rome starting a novitiate in the Resurrectionist Order and will head to Chicago upon completion.
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Militia Tests and Rail Passage at Camp Roosevelt
Soldiers from Vermont and West Virginia join regulars in heat at Camp Roosevelt for endurance tests. Capt. George Gibbs directs a portable wireless field unit, each six operators carrying about 50 pounds. The mud halts Michigan National Guard maneuvers and Gov. Hanly proclaims military authority around the state reserving alcohol sales. William Jennings Bryan tours Rome sites but skips the Pope. the American party departs later today.
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Prairie Schooner Family Starts West For Health
H S Taylor of Syracuse transports his invalid wife and his brother-in-law Charles Robertson in a prairie schooner to the Pacific coast. They began their journey in May, reached South Chicago, and Taylor moved on after provisioning for the long trek. The wife’s health is reported improved.
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Gov Folk Escapes Injury In Missouri Train Crash
Gov Folk of Missouri was aboard a Missouri Pacific train that collided with another near Armour on August 8. He escaped injury while Conductor Welch was the sole person injured. Folk was en route to a Stewartsville picnic. Separately in Norfolk a court said Chief Boatswains Mate E P Mcfoy would not face federal trial and will be held for trial by court martial.
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