Schedule XK in Committee and tariff fight on wool
The article discusses Schedule XK in tariff revision headquarters with focus on wool protection under Payne-Aldrich. It notes debate over wool versus cotton tariffs, likely passage to Congress, with cross currents from cotton interests and President's veto history. It highlights US wool production, import needs, and historical figures like Uncle Davy Harpster, tying tariff policy to Great Northwest development and Spain Latin America abroad.
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Congress
House
Senate
United States
Davy Harpster
Ohio
Great Northwest
Disbomor and Robbery Debated Over Canal Policy
The piece argues about the Panama canal dispute with Root and Adamson clashing over who is robbed by the tolls and subsidies. It contrasts their views on sovereignty and the treaty, then analyzes US garrison needs and the future size of the regular army amid overseas obligations and potential crises.
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Panama
Root
Adatmeon
Adameon
Senate
Adamson
House
Congress
Canal
United States
John Bull
Great Britain
New York
Scandinavian Kings End Neutrality Pact in Stockholm
Norways King Haakon Denmark’s Christian and Sweden’s Gustavus sign a pact at Stockholm pledging strict neutrality amid European tensions. The article notes the three monarchs reject alliances with either side and control access to the Baltic, with commentary and unrelated political jokes interwoven.
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Haakon
Norway
Christian
Denmark
Gustavus
Sweden
Stockholm
Christiania
Copenhagen
King Alfonso’s Visit to the United States Planned
The report that King Alfonso of Spain may visit the United States draws hopeful reaction. The piece highlights his popularity and the chances a royal visit would deepen U S Spain friendship, noting language barriers and the value of Latin American knowledge for future commerce via the Panama Canal.
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Alfonso
Spain
Latin America
United States
Europe
Rio Grande
Military must heed Col Goethals on Panama defense
The article argues Col Goethals’ assessment that 25 000 troops are needed to defend the Panama Canal should be given weight even by skeptics of a standing army. It explains 8 000 is the current feasible Panama garrison, with 12 000 in the Philippines, 16 000 in Honolulu, and 1 000 in Amoy, all to remain at war strength, while the mobile army totals about 66 000 men.
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Philippines
Gahu
Alaska
Patiama
United States
War Department
Opl. Goethals
Infantry Journal
Mexico
Cuba
Hawaii
Panama
Nigra
Vienne
Russia
Hofburm
Goethals
Panama Canal
Col. Goethals
Panama Zone
Honolulu
Oahu
Ameita
Ali
Hmoes
Pacific
Suffragists Force Crisis Over Women's Bill Ruling
London January report on the speaker's ruling by Andrew Bonar Law and the cabinet council's upcoming decisions. The debate centers on amending the bill to grant women the vote, with fears of resignations and party divisions among suffragists and liberal critics. Ministers insist the issue won’t topple the government and that any alternate government would face the same difficulties.
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London
Cabinet Council
Andrew Bonst Law
Wonton
Grove
Isthmian trade growth seen with Panama Canal likely boost
A report from the bureau of statistics shows commerce between Atlantic and Pacific coasts via the Tehauntepec and Panama lines totaling about 125 million dollars in the past year. Five months to November show 24.5 million via Tehauntepec to the Pacific and 5 million via Panama. eastbound totals 14.3 million via Tehauntepec and 3.75 million via Panama.
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Pacific
United States
Panama
Tehauntepec
Bureau of Statistics
Panama Canal
Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
Panama Line
Hawaii
Agree On Wireless Treaty Signed In London
Ratifications of the wireless telegraph treaty signed in London on July 5 1912 are expected to be exchanged in the British capital within weeks after Senate ratification clears the way. The pact requires free intercommunication of ships and coast stations using different radio systems and calls for a three minute interruption at each quarter hour for distress calls. The Titanic disaster influenced support for the rule.
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London
Senate
Oldest Local Resident Dies At 100 In Ossining
Mrs Caroline McCormick died at her granddaughter Miss M B Richard’s home in Ossining aged 100 born in Portsmouth New Hampshire in 1813. She attributed longevity to plain diet avoiding pastry and sweets and plenty of fresh air. Survived by two children Mrs Co B Wall and Thomas McCormick of Caldwell New Jersey six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Caroline McCormick
M. B. Richard
McCormick
Portamouth
N. H
Great Britain
William
Caroline
Ladd
New Hampshire
New York
Ossining
Mrs McCormick
Lake Champlain
Board to Visit Niagara Falls on Diversion Probe
A war secretary appointed board will visit Niagara Falls this week to study the water diversion problem. The panel includes Lieut. Col. Mason M. Patrick Lieut. Col. Francia J. Renn and Maj. Charles Keller. The Burton act limiting Canadian power flow expires March 4 and a move is under way to vest water control in New York State government.
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Stimson
Niagara Falls
Mason M. Patrick
Francia J. Renn
Charles Keller
Burton
United States
Canada
New York
Navy buys pistols for ships under direct army supply
Rear Admiral Narvan C. Twining, chief of the bureau of ordnance, has purchased about 4,000 automatic pistols of caliber .4 from the army for use on small cruisers battleships and other naval vessels. Gunboats and cruisers receive them first as the most likely to need them. The buy follows the policy to obtain arms directly from army storehouses.
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Narvan C. Twining
Bureau of Ordnance
Army
Naval Bureau of
Saves His Guide's Life Through Florida to Baltimore
J J Park of Park Tilford New York lends aid after a Florida guide James Pine suffers a skull fracture when a beam falls on a houseboat. Park brings Pine to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore where Dr William Hilstead performs two delicate operations. Pine recovers with nerve repair and electrical massage. Park funds care for Pine's wife and four children in Miami.
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J. J. Park
Mar
Florida
Baltimore
James Pine
H. J.park
Park & Tilford
New York
Pine
Mr. Park
Park
Johns Hopkins Hospital
William Hilstead
Aiso
Miami
Warn Miners On Atmospheric Pressure Warnings
The United States Weather Bureau will warn miners nationwide when extra precautions are needed to prevent gas and dust explosions caused by pressure drops. Dr Joseph A Holmes cautions warnings might raise risk if miners rely on them instead of staying vigilant. Prof Edward H Bowie notes pressure changes influence explosion dangers, as England has issued similar warnings for years.
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Unites States Weather Bureau
Joseph A Holmes
United States Bureau of Mines
Edward H. Bowie
Weather Bureau
England
Seven Violent Deaths per Day in Manhattan Report
New York officials released an annual coroners report showing an average of over seven violent deaths daily on Manhattan Island. Of 5,697 total deaths last year, 2,885 natural, 2,372 violent. accidental falls 748. burglaries 474. burns 267. drownings 229. homicides 198. accidental gas asphyxiation 183. autos 340 deaths with 114 involving children.
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New York
Manhattan Island
Board of Coroners
Ugh
Juty
Fox fur prices reach peak for black and silver pelts
London furriers report black and silver fox pelts from Prince Edward Island as the most expensive on the market. Private sale only, with single pelts selling from 760 to 1500 dollars. A woman's coat requires at least four pelts, and early winter public sales saw pelts bring up to 1550 dollars.
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Washington Post
New York
London
New York Times
Prince Edward Island
Denies McKinley coin plea for birthplace fund
Secretary MacVeagh told the McKinley Birthplace Association restoring McKinley’s birthplace in Niles Ohio cannot rely on 60 000 souvenir coins. He said selling the dime to admirers would be admirable but would invite further requests and tie up Treasury time.
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MacVeagh
McKinley Birthplace Association
McKinley
iNiles
Ohio
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chiago News
A collection of satirical remarks on ambition luck and love. It notes the high filer not always atop and doing requires effort. The piece jokes about finances fame and unexpected turns in romance while warning of winter blast hazards.
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Chioags
Janet
Daybreak Weather and Tide Table Summary
A historical weather bulletin reports Ohio River near Cairo at stand, slight river rise, with broader forecast of rain along the east and south on Monday. Warmer in central valleys Tuesday, with cold waves in upper Mississippi and Great Lakes. Southeast winds, storm alerts along Gulf coast, and temperate readings across U S cities.
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S Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Ohio
Cairo
Mississippi River
Texas
Louisiana
Ontario
Quebec
Apparemke
Plaina
Missouri
Misesissippi
East Guit
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Tuesay
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Upper Lake Region
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Iowa
Winsonsin
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Gulf Coast
New Orleany
Pensacola
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South Atlantic
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coat
Lake Michigan
Porte Withere
Grand Banks
Parole for Life Term Prisoners Advocated by Warden
William H Moyer, warden of the United States prison at Atlanta, urges parole for life-term convicts after fifteen years served. His annual report for the year ending June 1912 notes 48 of 59 inmates acted excellently, 9 good, 11 bad, and cites expected congressional bill to influence parole for long sentences. Average annual maintenance cost per prisoner was 26. H per year.
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Atlanta
William H.moyer
United States Prison
Moyer
Craven to Join Fleet for Guanatanamo Practice
Lieut. Comdr. Thomas T Craven, director of target practice and engineering competitions, will depart January 20 for Guanatanamo to witness gunnery practice of the Atlantic fleet’s first and second divisions. The third and fourth divisions have finished torpedo defense drills and will visit Coton next week.ordingers.
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Thomas T Craven
Guantanamo
Atlantic
Coton
Colon
Oppose Raising of Frigate Philadelphia in Tripoli Harbor
The Navy Department likely will oppose Rep J Hampton Moore's bill for 16000 to recover the hull guns and equipment of the old frigate Philadelphia resting in Tripoli harbor. Naval attache Lieut Comdr Richard D White says raising it may cost about 1000, with little value recovered and 15.60 seen as excessive for sentiment.
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Navy Department
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Tripoli Harbor
Richard D White
Rome
Italian Banks Buy $60 Million 4 Percent Bonds at Par
In Rome a group led by the Bank of Italy purchased at par four percent five year treasury bonds totaling about 60 million dollars. The issue, approved last December, funds rail development and other projects. About 10 million will help retire Ottoman debt owed by Italy, with additional funds to cover Tripoli war expenses.
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Romé
Bank of Italy
Treasury
Italy
Tripoli
Kentucky Senatorial Tug of War and Hemp Tariff Claim
Col E W Newman of Glasgow defends Gov McCreary against a reporter’s misread claim that he favored free hemp trade. He notes McCreary’s long record including votes across multiple tariff bills and his Shelby county base. A GOP primary fight over Kentucky’s Senate seat is outlined, with Beckham and Stanley challenging McCreary.
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John P. Irish
California
McCreary
Kentucky
E. W. Newman
Glasgow
Willard
Col. Irish
Seneca
Bolingbroke
Shelby County
Gov. McCreary
United States
Bradley
Beckham
Ago Stanley
Senate
McCrear
Col Irich
Congress
Shelby
Parcel Post Riding Retail Trade
Cheyenne business advocate says parcel post will help local retailers by expanding markets and competing with mail order houses. Experts note ICC actions curb railroad discrimination and express concerns for spring usage as farmers and merchants adopt the system. George G Barton, a West lawyer, argues that women’s voting has limited radical reform and often aligns with family voting, focusing on schools and liquor regulation.
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Charles Levins
Cheyenne Wye
Levins
New Varnum
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
George G Barton
Shoreham
Barton
West
Mr. Barton
United States
Washington Weather Praised by New Yorker at Willard
Oscar Ostby of New York praises Washingtons weather noting parks with green grass and women in summerlike costumes. He compares the mild January to an open winter, recalls Zoo gardens and Easterlike scenes in Central Park, and says a twelve day change in weather is possible.
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Oscar Ostby
New York
New Willard
Washington
United States
Ostby
Zoological Gardens
Central Park
Kaiser prize awarded to Junger Maennerchor of Philadelphia
The Kaiser prize from Emperor William was awarded to the Junger Maennerchor of Philadelphia by the Northeastern Saengerbund directors in Brooklyn. The silver bard statue becomes permanent property as the group has now won the prize twice. A Saengerbund festival for 1916 will be held in Brooklyn with date to be announced. Carl Lewis of Newark elected president.
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New York
William
Junger Maennerchor
Philadelphia
Saengerbund
Brooklyn
Carl Lewis
Newark
August H. Tiemann
Brooklin
August Goertz
N. J
Charles O Kerth
F. W. Hausmann
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