Hunger and prices rise across nation influence laborer wages
A Washington report shows cost of living climbing for workers as food, clothing, and fuel costs push up household expenses. The piece traces price trends from wholesale to retailer levels, noting widespread increases and a cautious view from Taft on government measures to curb hunger and inflation.
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Submerged Switzerland travelogue ends Columbia Theatre series
Barton Homes presented the final lecture in his travelogue series titled Submerged Switzerland at Columbia Theater. The show featured Horway scenery, waterfalls, rugged mountains, Norwegian images, and an iceberg close-up. Holmes plans a repeat performance at 4:49 this afternoon to complete the season.
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Revenue Circular Clarifies 2 Per Cent Income Tax Rules
Treasury head MacVeagh explains the 2 percent tax on net incomes applies broadly to corporations incl openers in banking, insurance, transportation, manufacturing, and miscellaneous firms. The circular stresses liberal interpretation for revenue but strict action against willful evasion, noting possible inaccuracies in returns and defining net and gross income to cover outside sources and investments.
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Washington Named in Resolution for Emancipation Celebration
A resolution to be submitted to the House by Representative Roedenberg of Almos proposes Washington as the site for a 1919 exposition marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. It would authorize a seven member preliminary commission to study feasibility and outline a general plan, with members serving without salary but eligible for expense reimbursement.
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Dr John W D Leavitt Dies in Annapolis Pa Past President
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md Dec 12 Dr John ate Dowell Leavitt educator and writer of note former president of Lehigh University at Bethlehem Pa and of St Tobes College Sthiaelty died today aged years Born Steubenville Ohio in 184 and entered the legal profession early In later life he became a minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church and had for a number of years Previous to Its death been connected with the Reformed Episcopal Church His writings include Reasons for Faith in the Nineteenth Century and other religious works He was a faculty member of the Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary in Philadelphia
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The Real Leader Aldrich Guides the Senate Today
A historical survey notes Senator Aldrich as the real leader of the Senate, shaping policy through hard work and long service. It contrasts Senate power with House authority, cites committees and courtesy, and previews upcoming Taft era legislation amid Republican insurgent pressures.
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Monetary Commission to publish volumes on world banking systems
The national monetary commission plans a series of volumes for 1907 detailing monetary and banking practices across civilized nations. Early editions include interviews with leaders of major banks in Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, and others, plus access to Bank of England figures and European lenders.
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Philippines tariff boosts growers under new law
Gen Clarence Edwards outlines insular affairs report praising free trade moves lifting Philippine tobacco and sugar prices. He notes exports over 30 million dollars and imports from the United States around 5 million dollars, with cigars and sugar growing under new duties policies. He calls for Philippine citizenship extensions to Porto Rico residents and reports on civilian conditions amid Moro unrest and peace efforts.
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Secretary Magel urges new federal department and tighter white slave laws
Annual report from Secretary Magel calls for strengthening the bureaus of commerce and immigration. He proposes a federal department to regulate interstate commerce nationwide and stricter laws to combat the white slave trade including penalties for bringing women for immoral purposes and for alien contract labor. He argues state action is futile and urges funding to enforce federal law nationwide.
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Maj Carson Improves After Homeopathic Hospital Operation
Major Carson is recovering from a surgical operation at Homeopathic Hospital Saturday evening. He ate nourishment yesterday and read about the Gridiron Club dinner, of which he was a founder. American Beauty roses were sent from the club. The operation was performed by Dr James F Mitchell and Dr Macdonald. Maj Larsons son in law attended.
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Immigration Policy and Naturalization Work Highlights
The report urges preinvestigation of employer exceptions to foreign contract labor and calls for amending Chinese immigration laws to fit current conditions without undermining the law’s intent. It notes 14 218 declarations of intention filed last year, up 609 from the prior year, and discusses personnel improvements and salary-based staffing reforms, including abolishing clerical jobs under $500 and creating higher paid civil service positions.
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Lectures To Theosophists By Prof Rogers In New York
A Theosophical Society gathering in New York heard Prof L W Rogers discuss clairvoyance and materialization. A girl claimed to manifest a woman under witness with scientists and cameras present. He cited wireless telegraphy and X rays as examples of vibrations enabling perception and distant communication.
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Brights Disease Emollient Trial Reports Recovery Rates
The notice outlines recovery estimates for Brights Disease under a new emollient treatment, Fulton’s Renal Compound. It cites 10 to 20 percent recoveries for very weakened patients, higher if life expectancy is short, about three quarters if treated before bedridden, and nearly nine in ten when early in the Uzease stage. It urges early attack before organ breakdown and invites physicians to request free literature and report progress. It lists contact in Washington and San Francisco with addresses for Jno J Fulton Co. and Henry Evans.
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