Tariff debate linked to inflated living costs and prices
Washington dispatch reports Senator Clapp of Minnesota arguing tariffs raise living costs by boosting domestic and foreign price levels. He says Aldrich schedules failed to curb costs, pricing essentials like shoes and food higher. He warns tariff walls shield domestic producers from competition, forcing higher prices and credit strain as Americans overextend to maintain standard of living.
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Food prices and retail profits under scrutiny
In a letter from Washington dated December 9 the writer rebuts a Tuesday article on profits, arguing that potatoes, butter, eggs, hams, and bacon show tight margins and high retail pricing. He cites wholesale costs, implied markups, and a 19 percent operating cost to explain rising retail profits.
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Fall 60 Feet Then Fire: Wreck Injures Man, Kills Family
A wagon wreck on a river bluff left Mrs S HR Leck, a years old, and her one year old son dead after a horse and wagon plunged down Blanco inon. Mordada Tey Dee and another occupant were burned. Mr Heck was seriously injured when part of the harness broke and the team toppled the wagon onto the bluff. A stove in the wagon caused the fire.
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Widow of Capt Crosby Celebrates Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mrs Hannsh Everett Ballard Crosby widow of Capt Francis William Crosby, the last surviving member of President Gardell's guard of honor, died recently. Funeral services to be held at 3 PM at Lee's undertaking establishment on Pennsylvania Avenue NW under the direction of the WCTU and the Lesson of Loyal Women with Rev Mr Thompson officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. The Crosby family pallbearers named include John B McCarthy and W.C. Crosby McCarthy. Mrs Crosby active in philanthropy and a founder of the WCTU, leaves two daughters and a son.
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Nurse Anita McGee Loses Bankbook and Cash in Washington
Mrs Anita Newcombe McGee a famed Red Cross nurse reports losing a bankbook three keys nine drafts totaling eighty two dollars and two in cash. She says the loss occurred after leaving home for the American Security and Trust Company and then the German embassy near Thomas Circle.
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Weather conditions shift across regions with cold snap
Weather bulletin from Department of Agriculture notes a cold wave east of the Mississippi with temperatures 15 to 25 degrees below normal. In the Missouri valley westward, pressure rises bring warmer air, while Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions stay cool. Local snow in the Great Lakes area and Pacific Northwest, with generally fair conditions elsewhere Friday into Saturday. Winds moderate along coasts, with variable to southerly patterns offshore.
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Miss Taft Weds Groran Hie Snowden in Quiet Washington Ceremony
Louise Walbridge Taft daughter of Henry W Taft and a cousin of President Taft married Groran Hie Snowden of Seattle at the Taft parents home. The wedding followed a death in the family and no reception was held. Attending were the Tafts and relatives. the ceremony used a white satin aisle and white flowers in a restrained scene. The couple will reside in Seattle after several months abroad.
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Halley's Comet Diagram Helps Washington Readers
A Post diagram shows Halley's comet position in reference to Washington from April 3 to May 10, 1810, with arrows indicating the comet's travel direction. Elizabeth City, NC reader asks the editor to indicate the comet’s reference point for Washington readers.
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Aero Club Adopts Pennant Seal Committees Named
Admiral Chester heads a committee to select a club pennant and seal. Four prominent aviators Curtiss Blériot Santos-Dumont and Hargrave honored as members. The Aero Club of Washington approved a yearbook by Dr. Frahm.
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First Forest Education Conference Opens in U S History
A historic forestry education conference, hosted at the residence of Gifford Pinchot, opened with Secretary Wilson giving a welcome address. Yale’s Henry Graves and other corps of university foresters presented papers as numerous institutions participated across North America.
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Dent's Niece A Bride In Turbulent Valley Wedding
Miss Taft, daughter of President Taft's sister, wed in a formal ceremony with Miss Love in a tule veil and orange blossoms. The wedding party included Walbridge Pant and W Howard Att, brothers of the bride, and Snowden brothers. Guests included Charles Taft and Louize Taft, Delia Torrey, and Relph Richards. The Snowden couple will travel abroad after a Cedric wedding on January 6 and later return to the valley.
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TRY TO BREAK AIR RECORDS Frenchmen Aim for 1909 End Run
Paris reports bold French aviators seek to surpass 1909 distance and height marks before New Year’s Day. Latham and Farman test new motors and cross country runs at Mourmelon. Le Grand backs a DaR passenger flight. Le Gasneux, Latham challenge Farman’s Anchenlin Cup record, while Count Jacques de Lesseps fails another 100 kilometer attempt. Juviay and Delagrange post single 14 mile flights in 2 hours 36 minutes.
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Baby suffocated in crib by mother in carelessness
Mrs Fleischman of 122 Street Southeast faced tragedy when her 7 month old daughter Eleanora suffocated after the mother wrapped her in blankets and turned away. Doctors ruled accidental death by suffocation as the coroner cited the baby’s inability to turn over on her face.
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Ta vam Memorial Congregational Church Annual Meeting Highlights
The recond annual meeting of the Ta vam Memorial Congregational Church was held last night in the church gymnasium at Tenth Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. Women of the congregation hosted a quiet supper for over 100 guests. A business session followed with reports from various auxiliaries read and approved.
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Aero meets sanctioned. Bishop outlines LA program
New York December reports that President Cortlandt Field Bishop of the Aero Club of America will sanction the Los Angeles aeroplane meet starting January 10. Modifications include removing cross country balloon flights and the dirigible race between Los Angeles and San Francisco from the program. He will travel to Los Angeles in a few days to supervise the changes.
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Nurse Misa Brown Heroism Under Carnegie Fund Review
Washington officials consider awarding a Carnegie hero medal to nurse Misa Mary R Brown who was wounded protecting patients two weeks ago. A letter to Commissioner Macfarland requests detailed accounts from Dr Biggs and other local physicians surgeons and ministers. Commission president F M Wilmot says the application will be considered once required information is provided.
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Washington Market Company annual stockholder meeting notice
Notice announces the annual meeting of Washington Market Company stockholders to elect thirteen directors at 72 o'clock noon on the first Monday in January. secretary Brank G Wilkins signs from Washington DC in December 1808. The document includes other dated notices and financial items from Weaver Kenia & Co and various corporate notices.
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The Washington Post overview and Sunday edition value
The Washington Post provides comprehensive financial news market reports and business status in every issue. It also offers guidance for farmers selling produce and leisure reading across its columns.
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The Sunday Post praised as best visitor to households
The illustrated magazine section features selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. Foreign news is carefully chosen with timely, accurate illustrations, reflecting the paper's claim of superior Sunday coverage and reader trust.
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The Sporting Department The Post Pink Sheet Overview
The Post's Sporting Department, printed on pink paper, covers baseball results, running and trotting races, yachts, boating, tennis, swimming, and all facets of outdoor and indoor sport in accurate fashion across its four pages.
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