Tariff Revision Urged By Democratic Editor in Washington
Kenny Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal argues for a revenue based tariff revision rather than protection. He notes no definite plan emerged from Monday's conference but urges rapid study, bipartisan experiments, and data collection for a forthcoming Ways and Means committee to steer a nonpartisan shift toward revenue over protection.
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Kenny Watterson
Louise Courier-Journal
Washington
Robbey Castle
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Senate
Patelotal
Senators to Consider Supreme Court Nominations Promptly
The Senate judiciary committee plans a special morning meeting to consider judicial nominations sent to the Senate. Nominations for two associate justices face confirmation before the holiday recess, with a full court for January term. Opposition noted mainly to Knapp and Archbold, but overall confirmation expected.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
van Devanter
Lamar
Court of Commerce
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Archbold
Middle District
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
A Very Merry World Delights News Pages
A roundup of curiosities and oddities from across the country includes wrongdoing and odd behaviors. Reports mention coat slashing in Cayuga Club, Secretary Wilson experiments with broken cheese, Chicago cults shedding clothes for renewal, Seattle men sought as husbands, two New York women aiming for Tampa, Brooklyn men planning a 40 foot Atlantic crossing, and a Boston man training to reach heaven in a white flannel. The piece notes life’s mix of troubles from infantile paralysis to dementia alongside constant movement of news.
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Cayuga Club
Wilson
Chicago
Seattle
Tampa
Brooklyn
Atlantic
Boston
Heaven
Indiana and West Virginia Politicians Rally in Willard Lobby
In the Willard lobby last night John E. Lamb urged a Democratic victory to send Kern to the Senate, praising Indiana's gains and Harmon as a presidential candidate. The piece notes West Virginia's Junior Brown winning a House seat, hints at Cummins Clarkson talks, and remarks on Ohio lawmakers' post election plans, with reference to Taft's Supreme Court appointment and Nixon's Nevada reelection.
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Bland
New Willard
John E
Congress
John W Kern
John E. Lamb
Indiana
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Kokomo
Senate
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Beveridge
Mary
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Indianapolis
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United States Senate
Packer
Gary
Harmon
Marshall
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Indiane
Gov. Marshall
John Kern
Taft
Justice White
Supreme Court
United States
George S. Nixon
Nevada
Waglington
Nixon
Washington
Monte Cristo
West Virgina
Brown
William G. Brown
William G
West Virginia
Old Dominion
Junior Brown
Hall of Representatives
Junior
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Sug
John T. McGraw
Grafton
McGraw
Watson
New Statesman
Hia
Col. Carskaddon
Keyser
Nathan B. Scott
Wea
Morris Sheppard
Texas
C. Bascum Stemp
Virginia
Culberson
New
Willard
Sven
Senator Cummins
Iowa
James
Clarkson
New York
Cummins
Clark
East
Town
Great Northwest
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
Tener Ia
Keystone
John K
Gomber
Harrisburg
Roberts Confirmed as Director of the Mint and Consuls Appointed
The Senate confirmed George B. Roberts of Iowa to be director of the mint. Also approved were Edward B. Winslow of Illinois as consul at Plauen Germany, W. W. Handley of New York as consul at Naples, Maxwell Blake of Missouri as consul at Tangiers, Carly Barly Hurst of the District of Columbia as consul at Lyons, and Hunter Sharp of North Carolina as consul at Belfast. A large number of postmasters and minor officers were also confirmed.
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Hunter Sharp
North Carolna
Belfast
Salisbury to Govern Guam Appointment
Commander George R. Salisbury was appointed governor and commandant of the Guam naval station by Secretary Meyer. He detaches from the Wilmington to relieve Captain Edward J. Dorn, who is en route home after completing his term. Dorn is a retired officer. The department continues retiring officers from active duty as fast as practicable.
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Guam
George R. Salisbury
Meyer
Wilmington
Edward J. Dorn
Dorn
Washington Boosters Urge Panama Exposition Site
Washington boosters unveil strong figures showing 80 million within 1000 miles, claiming Washington is the natural expo site for a Panama Canal event. Advertising Club plans nationwide literature, congressional outreach, and a compromise bid to outpace rivals San Francisco and New Orleans.
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New Orleans
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Huntling
Capitol
New Orleana
Panama Canal
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Representative Kahn
California
Estopinal
Louisiana
Gov
Gillett
Taft immigration policy hardens after Welsh miner case
President Taft tightens enforcement of the 1907 immigration law after admitting a Welsh breadwinner with seven children who later reports showed he could not find work. Commissioner Williams warns against admitting defectively certified entrants who may fail to earn a living. Deportation considered as the family struggles.
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Pittsburg
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Nagel
Willams
Senator Vest's Eulogy On The Dog Tribute From Missouri Court
A historic courtroom tribute by Senator George Graham Vest extols a dog's fidelity. A owner sues for a shot dog, Vest speaks softly, declaring the dog man's best friend through prosperity and poverty. The jury, moved, awards $500 to the plaintiff.
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Missouri
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Vest
Famine risk as floods devastate Spanish provinces
Storms of cyclonic character flood large areas of Malaga Seville Valladolid BadijoSe Zamora Oviedo and Corunna destroying crops and submerging villages. Rail and telegraph lines are down and aid is hindered. Ships Gravina and Swakopmund report trouble with loss of anchors rudders and crew fatalities.
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