Hunger and rising prices overwhelm workers in Washington report
A government analysis in Washington shows monthly living costs rising for U S laborers with low salaries. The piece traces wholesale to retail price increases across food, clothing, fuel, and essentials, noting a continual upward trend and the president’s concern. It highlights worker strain and calls for action to ease rising hunger amid ongoing price shifts.
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Congress
United States
Washington
Ier
Lucas Baers
Watlington
Submerged Switzerland travelogue ends Columbia Theater season
Barton Homes presented the final lecture in his travel series at the Columbia Theater detailing a submerged Switzerland through panoramas of waterfalls, mountain fastnesses, and hamlets on cliff rims. Norwegian scenes showed hardy faces, with a closing iceberg and midnight sun image, as Holmes plans a reprise at 4:49 this afternoon to complete the season.
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Switzerland
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Erette
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Revenue Circular Clarifies 2 Per Cent Income Tax Rules
Treasury head MacVeagh explains liberal interpretation to aid government revenue While warning of penalties for willful evasion He details net and gross income as including outside sources and investments The circular aims to standardize filings for about 49000 corporations across sectors including banks insurers and manufacturers May clarify classifications and reporting expectations for tax compliance
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Washington to host Emancipation Proclamation centennial plan
A House resolution by Representative Roedenberg proposes Washington as the site for a 1919 celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. The measure would authorize a presidential commission of up to seven members to study feasibility and draft a general plan, with members serving without salary but reimbursed for actual expenses.
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Dr John W D Leavitt Dead at Annapolis
Dr John W D Leavitt educator and writer of note died in Annapolis Md at age years. Born in Steubenville Ohio in 184, he studied law then became a Protestant Episcopal minister and later connected with the Reformed Episcopal Church. He authored Reasons for Faith and other religious works and taught at the Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Protestant Episcopal Church
Reformed Episcopal Church
Leasitt
Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary
Philadelphis
Leaders of the Senate and its power in Congress
A detailed portrait of the Senate as the strongest deliberative body, led by Senator Aldrich, and its contrast with the House. It outlines leadership dynamics, the steering committees, and the enduring influence of seniority, with notes on debates, procedures, and upcoming legislative directions for Taft's administration.
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Monetary commission to publish volumes on world banking practices
The national monetary commission will release a series of volumes detailing banking systems in the United States and Europe. Early volumes record interviews with managers of major banks in Britain France Germany and others, outlining actual practices and customs. The commission plans a limited edition and seeks congressional authorization for general publication at moderate prices.
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Philippines Tariff Boosts Growers and Island Trade
Gen Clarence Edwards reports that new tariff policy in the Philippines raises grower incomes for tobacco and sugar, with 75 million cigars sent to the United States. He urges granting Porto Rican citizenship by gradual acts, cites export growth, and notes U S imports and Philippine commerce rising despite Moro activity.
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Secretary Magel Calls For Federal Dept To Regulate Interstate Commerce
The annual report from Secretary Magel urges creating a national department to oversee interstate commerce and strengthen white slave laws. It proposes a statutory federal publicity system for corporations, aims to curb trafficking, and notes immigration trends with prominent figures and regional implications.
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Maj Carson Improves After Homeopathic Hospital Operation
Maj Carson is recovering from a surgical operation at the Homeopathic Hospital performed Saturday evening by Dr James F Mitchell and Dr Macdonald. He took nourishment yesterday and read about the Gridiron Club dinner, of which he is a founder. American Beauty roses arrived from the club dinner.
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Amending Immigration Law and Bureau Personnel Changes Urged
The report urges closer scrutiny of employers seeking exemptions to foreign contract labor laws and calls for reforms to Chinese immigration policy while preserving the law’s purpose. It notes 14 218 declarations of intent filed last year, a 60 percent rise, and outlines Secretary Nagel’s push to improve personnel by abolishing clerical positions under 500 dollars and creating higher paying roles to attract civilian staff.
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Nagel Telle
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Theosophical lecture reviewed by Rogers audience
Prof L W Rogers lectured to the Theosophical Society yesterday. A New York girl said to have clairvoyant sight was taken to a scientist’s home where several observers witnessed a materialization demonstration.
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Bright's Disease Treatment Claims High Recovery Rates
An advertisement promotes Fulton’s Renal Compound emollient treatment for Bright's disease. It cites recovery estimates from 10 to 20 percent when crises threaten, up to 90 percent if used at disease onset, and warns early attack before heart failure. Contact Jno J Fulton in San Francisco for literature and physician correspondence.
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