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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
4
A historical note outlines efforts by a planter named Jones to advocate protectionist tariff measures on coffee and tea. The proposal argues duty would promote island prosperity and self-sufficiency, benefiting the nation while detailing expected domestic impacts and political strategies.
A scanned fragment notes ongoing construction with claims of substantial completion in 1915. The text references labor, yards, and materials, mentioning November, courses, and a looming three year timeline. Strong entities include Amoruis and Task.
A Minnesota group led by North Western millers filed yesterday with the Interstate Commerce Commission a joint complaint by 42 flour milling concerns and 27 other interstate cartels against the Great Northern Railway and others. They allege excessive, discriminatory rates for flour shipments from Minneapolis to the Atlantic seaboard, arguing it costs more to ship from Minnesota than from Buffalo. They urge the commission to halt the alleged unjust favoritism toward eastern millers.
May rally on Morgan reveals tariff panel seeking facts on steel trust links. Witnesses discuss summoning Henry Frick and John Fritz, with Graham presenting woolen statistics as the subcommittee drafts a bill for the extra session.
A formal presentation of a Chinese library collection to the United States was announced at the embassy. The gift, comprising 50x volumes from government and academic sources, covers nearly all Chinese knowledge and will be displayed in the Library of Congress for a short exhibition.
Announcement states Prince de Beayn et de Chalais now living in Baltimore will arrive in Washington January 1 to serve as temporary secretary of the French embassy. He will fill the vacancy left by Count de Chambrun who departed for Paris. Prime de Bearn will hold the post until a permanent successor is named.
Members of the Monetary Commission express astonishment at a personal letter on exchange between Europe America and Asia. They stress that the question is world wide, with divergences in prices between gold and silver using countries shaping policy, and that the commission seeks information rather than issuing personal positions.
The editor argues Oklahoma must restrict railroad extensions to within state bounds, opposing foreign or cross-state charters. He asserts the state constitution prevents foreign corporations from entering public services and urges a constitutional amendment via a two-thirds vote to permit any change.
The president of the American Federation denounces a Roosevelt critique of labor leaders as misrepresentation and vilification. He appeals to Congress, argues courts and injunctions constrain labor rights, and defends labor’s independence against executive pressure and predatory corporate power.
Republican members of Congress from New York will host a dinner for Vice President-Elect James Schoolcraft Sherman Tat on January 2 at the Buckr?ham. The event is expected to be attended by members and a number of cabinet officials.
Pending the report of the expmt government commission appointed to consider the protest of the French export against the Agricultural Department ruling prohibiting the importation into America of peas and other alimentary products from France artificially colored with copper sulfate and other chemicals. Collectors of customs will be authorized to permit such importations, admitting practically the crop of French peas next year.
Washington committees push a large inaugural fund with 75 000 already on hand and expect thousands more from daily letters by March. Allocations cover guest housing stands and meals while committees finalize venues and security for the parade with hundreds of volunteers and national organizations set to participate.
A new bill to amend existing banking statutes will be introduced in both houses to correct defects. Comptroller Murr highlighted the need to strengthen provisions governing national banks and examinations, with Senators Aldrich Teller and Representative Steelard backing the measure. The effort aims at targeted changes, not a general revision of the monetary system, as lawmakers consult financial authorities and writers on monetary topics.
Notice forms two limited partnerships Maurer and Company with partners George Maurer and Adaline Hover and details on corporate filings. Also announces Washington Market Company stockholder meeting at Center Market Seventh Street Wing Washington DC on January 9 with secretary TBank G Wilkins set to preside. December 1 filing recorded with Supreme Court.
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