Taft Urges Tariff Region Change in Campaign
President Taft outlines a plan to base tariff revisions on tariff commission findings. He seeks separate consideration of individual schedules under a rule to limit disruptions, backing Payne Aldrich logic while avoiding dual revisions. The letter to Representative McKinley was mailed for public release as insurgents and regulars seek common ground.
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House
Senate
Payne-Aldrich
Jafts Khevpote
Roown
Payne Aldrich
Tariff Commission
Nenad
Illinois
Ubon
Fae Primcapal
Taft
Ats
Moolatt
Congress
H . Emmery
Tarff Commision
Diplomatic Drift Between Taft and Roosevelt Explored
Special to The Washington Post examines the fragile taft roosevelt relationship as rival intrigues surface about possible break. After Roosevelt’s Africa trip the pair met briefly at Taft cottage revealing no clear rupture. Analysts warn against assuming a split while noting political motives behind attempts to alter their bond.
Roosevelt Opposes Sherman in New York State Fight
Utica Aug 23 Theodore Roosevelt ends day on West trip opposing Vice President Sherman. He endorses State Senator Davenport and denounces any compromise, praising decency and efficiency in politics. Davenport lauds Roosevelt as heart and conscience of the people. Roosevelt plans to press fight and avoid compromise as he addresses farmers in Summit Park and later at Henderson House.
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Utica
Theodore Roosevelt
Sherman
Frederick Davenwat
Col. Roosevelt
Summit Park
Here
Mohawk River
Grange
New York
Col Roosevelt
Senator Davenport
Henderson House
Jordanville
Herkimer County
Douglas Robmeon
Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Roosevelt
Hughes
President discusses tariff board meeting at Beverly in September
The passage notes the President plans to convene the tariff board in Beverly in September. It mentions Prof. Emery’s months abroad, James B Reynolds overseas, and Representative Ebenezer J. Hill’s talks on ways and means. It asserts a preliminary report from the commission is expected this fall.
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Bar Harbor
Burgess Point
Tariff Board
Beverly
Prof
Emery
James B Reynolds
Ebenezer J. Hill
Connecticut
House Committee On Ways and Means
Sherman Keeps Silence as Taft Letter Shadow Looms
Watertown New York August 23 Vice President Sherman arrived by car from Utica on business with Northern New York Trust Company where he serves as director. When asked about President Taft's letter to Chairman Griscom on New York politics he said he had no statement to make on any subject. He declined to discuss withdrawing as temporary chairman of the Republican State convention and refused further political remarks.
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Watertown
N. Y
Sherman
Utica
New York Trust Company
Taft
Griscom
New York
Roosevelt Expects to Attend New York Convention
Roosevelt signals plans to attend the New York convention while pledging to combine decency with efficiency. He asserts his utterances are free from ambiguity and frames his politics as service rather than factional. Grangers hear a sermon on country life and applaud a characteristic epigram.
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Grangers
Stolen Autos Made Over In Pittsburg City
Pittsburg August 23 Captain William E Elmore declares a local auto theft ring operates a plant transforming stolen cars into new looking vehicles. He cites over 300 complaints and two pursuit cases where stolen machines were traced to rail freight stations. Detectives will intensify watch and community notifications to locate the operation.
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Pittsburg
William Emore
Elmore
Spanish factions clash near Barcelona amid unrest
In San Andreu de Palo Mart, a northern Barcelona suburb, clerical and liberal factions clashed today. Troops restored order as Barcelona clerical press reports 200 government manifestations planned for next Sunday across Catalonia. Radical leaders mobilize numerous opposition meetings in Barcelona and surroundings, with troubles feared.
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Sean Sabestian
Spain
San Andreu de Palomar
Barcelona
Catalonia
Hoke Smith Seen Winning GeorgiaGubernatorial Nomination
Reports from Atlanta on August 2 show Hoke Smith leading in Georgia Democratic primary with 2 counties and 24 votes, enough to likely secure the governorship. Brown trails with 30 counties. results vary by county and district amid late returns and several congressional contests in the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, and Tenth districts.
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Howard
Bartlett
Beil
Edwards
Lee
Hardwick
Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Georga
Brown
Cobb County
Smith
Savannezh
Burke County
McIntosh County
Leonidas
Livingston
William Schrey Howard
Thomas W. Hardwick
Charles L Bartlett
Thomas M. Bell
Charles D Edwars
Roddenderry
Hughes
Adamson
Brantley
Gordon Lee
William M. Howard
S. J. Tribble
Tripble
Big Hats Rise and Small Ones Fall in Milliner Meeting
Chicago today hosts the National Association of Retail Milliners as they decide fashion dictates. Hats will be larger for men and smaller for women with no medium sizes and extreme colors favored. President Mme Mae tle cites bold shades like magnolia coral red dead rose and mahogany as the new norm.
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Chicago
National Association of Retail Milliners
Mme. Maetle
Association
Magnolia
Danalk
Heruc
Aid Acajaou
Will Take Bride at 78 Theological Professor to Marry
Special to The Washington Post reports Reverend Doctor Herrick Johnson of Chicago and Miss Margaret Duncan of Louisville are to wed. Johnson, 78, emeritus professor of New Testament interpretation at McCormick Theological Seminary, has long been active in Presbyterian circles. Duncan, nearly 30 years his junior, is described as an educated woman with church interests, met him in Atlantic City a year ago.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Herrick Johnson
Margaret Duncan
Louisville
Johnson
McCormick Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Miss Duncan
Dr. Johnson
Atlantic City
Empress Eugenie Mausoleum Expansion at Farnborough Abbey
A special cable from London reports the Benedictine Farnborough Abbey adding a mausoleum extension near the high altar. The new arcaded tomb frames join granite sarcophagi of Napoleon II and the Prince Imperial, preparing a third tomb for Empress Eugenie in England.
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Washington Rose
London
Eugenie
England
Farnborough
Empress Eugenics
Napoleon II
Prince Imperial
Girl Fined 3200 In Insurance Policy Case
Miss Dorothea P Higgins faces a 3200 fine for allegedly disobeying Federal Judge Houghs order against disposing of insurance policies during bankruptcy proceedings. If found guilty she could serve up to nine years in prison.
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Dorothea P. Higgins
Hough
Taft Delays Return Here After Higgins Contempt Fine
New York reports Dorothea Philo Higgins a Virginia heiress living with her mother in Yonkers was fined 3200 for contempt of court by United States Circuit Judge Hough. The order gives ten days to pay. failure to pay could trigger arrest and imprisonment until released. Higgins is linked to alleged improper disposition of two insurance policies in an Involuntary bankruptcy case against Mrs. Elizabeth Bradner.
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Washington Post
New York
Dorothea Philo Higgins
Virginia
Yonkers Park
United States Circuit Court
Hough
Miss Higgins
United States
William Henkel
Elizabeth Warwick Bradner
Arthur Higgins
Norfolk
Warwick E. Higgins
Constance Iggins
Frederick W. Evers
Bradner
Beverly, Mars
William H Freeman
Taft
Washington
St. Paul
Beverly
Charles H Bradner
Pregl
Dent
Braddays
White House
Korean Annexation Text Expected Next Saturday
The Korean and Japanese convention to annex Korea is expected to be published next Saturday. The document is believed communicated to the powers. The Japanese government has informed Russia of Korea's impending annexation by Japan.
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Tokyo
St. Petersburg
Russia
Korea
Japan
Man in Black serial tale hooks Washington readers
The article describes a South arrived Bradnera and Higgins family alleged to own Virginia property and have independent incomes. It notes debt in New York stores and a potential 200 day jail term for Miss Higgins, with a cautious belief she may pay a Man in Black. The serial continues next Sunday in The Post.
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Higginses
South
Virginia
Higgins
New York
Misa Higgins
Jaw
Post
Goss
Washington
Moonshine Raid Near Capitol Seizure of 100 Gallon Plant
Revenue officers near the United States Capitol raided an illicit moonshine operation run by Samuel Gomillion a local man in southeast Washington. They seized a barrel of corn whisky and found a plant with a 100 gallon daily capacity. Gomillion, held at Fourth precinct, may face charges as investigators pursue the wholesale link and the owner of the storage building. The liquor tested 308 proof and a large quantity was confiscated.
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United States Capitol
Samuel Gomillion
Fifteenth Street
Fifteenth
Fourth Precinct
United States
James A. Pierce
Special Revenue Gauger
Asheville
L. F Hansborough
Special Revenue Officer
J. B. Cockey
The
Revenue Service
Baltimore
Internal Revenue Cabell
Washington
Internal Revenue
Man Takes Own Life After Note Says He Aims To Free Wife
A man identified as Bruno J. Feder was found dead in the Grand Union Hotel with a bullet wound. A six-note suicide message states he planned to end his life to allow his wife to marry another man who can give her love and happiness.
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New York
Grand Union Hotel
Bruno J. Feder
Free Smokes for Women at New Chicago Music Hall
A new music hall with a women smoking room will open on Madison Street at Wabash Avenue, funded by William Morris. The 20 story building costs 3 million 900 thousand dollars, offering a theater, roof garden, offices, and free cigarettes for patrons along with light luncheon and refreshments.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Continental Hotel
Madison Street
Wabash Avenue
William Morris
Blame Ghost for Fires In New Jersey Farm
In Newton New Jersey the Dunlap family blames a ghost for house fires and clothing slashing. Sheriff suspects a demented or grudge bearing person. Neighbors report strange noises and nighttime fears. Four sharp raps heard, two fires started, clothing damaged, beds disturbed. Mrs Jennie Kellogg daughter of Dunlap was arrested but denies involvement.
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Newton
N. J
George Dunlap
Jennie Kellogg
Dunlap
Roosevelt Defiant Amid Taft Roosevelts Rift
The issue highlights the Taft Roosevelt split with Mr Roosevelt shown defiant. Includes notes on Hoke Smith renomination and various local items such as a girl fined for contempt of court and an auto collision with three killed. Also mentions aviator Hamilton and Dr John W Bulkley obituary.
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Urgs
Taft-Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hoke Smith
Hamilton
John W. Bulkley
Estreda
America
Narrangansett Society
Sibley
Barnes
New York
Bee Stinger Farmer Dies After Plowing Nest Found
Kendallville Indiana August 2 David O Hinkley pioneer farmer died from bee stings after unearthing a bee nest while plowing. He was found in a furrow with head and neck covered by stings in a tragic farming accident.
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Indiana
Kendallville
Ind
David 0. Hinkley
Open Shop Favored to War on Dictation in DC Builders Clash
Leading contractors in Washington join in urging an open shop and opposing labor union dictates on who may be employed in construction. The Master Builders Association and Builders League framed a reply to bricklayers and other unions, asserting the right to hire nonunion subcontractors and to award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination.
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Master Builders’ Association
Builders’ League
Builders' Exchange
Bricklayers’ Union
Carpenters &E
Jamesl. Parsons
Frank L Wagner
Builders' League
Master Builders’ Association of
Columbia
Incornorated
Buiders’ League
Washington, DC
Master ‘Builders’ Association of the District of Columbia, Inc
Builders’ League of
Washington, D C
Forest fire rages as Thompson refugees perilous
Six hundred firefighters lost near Thompson Falls as walls of fire sweep the region. Forest Supervisor Bushnell fears all may have perished. rain and new troops bring scant hope. Refugees from White Pine Burke and others surge into Lincoln County while fires leap miles, with towns like Thompson and nearby areas facing extreme danger.
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Gardner
Blaze
Butte, Mont
Thompson Falls
Bushnell
Cabinet Reserve
Thompson
Julius Barney
Helena
Barney
White Pine
Mont
Idaho
Norris
Montana National Guard
Lincoln
Big Fork
Marquette
Beauchamp
Bell
Joseph Beauchamp
Roderick Ames
Wallace
Coeur d’Atene
United States Troope
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