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Party Lines Blurred as Republicans Back Revenue Bill
In a pivotal vote, 39 Republicans and one Independent backed a bill to raise over 209 million dollars annually, doubling income taxes, taxing inheritances, munitions production, and creating a tariff commission. The cross party support, including many Republicans for the FTC and even the Underwood tariff law, signals waning partisanship and complicates national issue messaging.
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Trade Alliances Prompt U S Industrial Readiness Debate
The Senate debate on European trade alliances and tariff policies shows both parties recognizing the risk of a looming trade war. Senator Mtane warns of U S preparation to resist foreign market onslaught, urging economic and industrial mobilization to keep the nation from becoming a battleground in global economic conflict. Senator Lodge notes European powers may seek to close trade access, stressing the need for a strong, independent U S industry ready to defend national interests.
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Tariffs and protections urge strong industrial defenses
The piece argues that when over two thirds of finished goods enter the United States duty free there is little chance for modification. The party in power should prioritize harbor defenses to protect American manufacturers while they build resources. The article warns that if the American market stays open while Europe closes, the U S sacrifices everything for nothing.
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Deutschland Status Clarified as Merchant Vessel in Neutral Ports
American naval experts deem the Deutschland a merchant ship, cargo ships its essence, yet allies seek to intern it as a war vessel. The piece argues neutral rights, warns classifying unarmed submarines as war vessels would hamstring future U.S. freedom to use submarines for commerce protection.
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Senatorial Dignity and the Press of Debate
In peace or stress, the article argues for preserving civil rights while noting moments when restraints may be necessary. It cites French revolutionary tyranny as a contrast and critiques modern representative bodies as dominated by etiquette over reason, warning that bright asides often reveal real concerns in senatorial debate.
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Dignity in Congress Versus Busy Legislation
The piece argues that Senate and House debates often drift into personal dignity contests over minor points. It suggests trimming ceremony to focus on essential work, noting 12,000 pages of the Congressional Record already exist. The writer advocates using time for overdue appropriation bills and other core tasks.
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The Good Roads Law and Its Uplifting Promise
The presidents approval of a good roads bill marks a new era in domestic development. Over five years the government will spend 85 million dollars for roads if states contribute their apportioned sums, totaling 24.06 million annually. The article lauds long term benefits in trade, urban transfer, and regional growth, noting the movement will modernize the nation, with emphasis on the road system as essential to prosperity.
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South American Troubles
United States seeks peace in Latin America as Peru and Venezuela reportedly form a secret pact over land. Boundary disputes among Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador linger after calls for arbitration. Secretary Lansing proposed a regional treaty to arbitrate. The piece also references political cost of war and various foreign policy quips of the era.
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Heir to Earl of Mansfield Buys Pitfour Castle
Major Alexander Murray of the Black Watch, heir to the Mansfield earldom, has bought Pitfour Castle in Perthshire from the trustees of Sir Ian Stewart-Richardson’s estate. The purchase ties Murray’s wife to the Stewart-Richardson line, with Pitfour long linked to the family. The property lies near Gowris, with Kilspindie lands, and Scone Palace nearby.
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You All and That All in Southern Speech Origins
The Columbia State notes how you all differs from you and others, with North and South speakers misreading its exclusivity. It argues you all fits the speaker plus others, while that all and what all drift beyond acceptable usage to standard speech.
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Congress Condensed On Agricultural Bill And Campaign Items
Continued discussion of the agricultural appropriation bill. Democratic leaders agreed to nine hour sessions daily to speed business. The Democratic steering committee gave shipping bills right of way after the remaining appropriation bills. Republicans conferred and set committees to consult on the legislative program. Appointments included Robert I. Hunt of Decatur Illinois as assistant treasurer in Chicago. Army promotions surged under the army reorganization law. Recess taken at 56 p m until 11 this morning. Miscellaneous business transacted. Military committees favorably reported on mobile national guard conditions and Baker volunteer officers retirement. Conference report on rivers and harbor bill adopted 187 to 132, carrying 42856085 dollars. Senate general dam bill resumed. Fitzgerald bill to aid Mexican refugees passed 200000. Impeachment proceedings against H Snowden Marshall tabled. Treasury requested 3 million emergency appropriation for War Department. Moore resolution for national guard mobilization sanitation investigation adopted. Gardner resolution on guard muster conditions agreed. Adjourned 5 25 p m until 11.
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Salt and Water for Wounds in British War Care
London Cablegram to the New York World reports Sir Almroth Wright's saline solution for wounds gaining wide use. In hospitals, old lint and antiseptic dressings are replaced by a continuous salt and water rinse delivered via India rubber tubing. The method supposedly cleans wounds, prevents new infections, reduces pain, and speeds healing versus traditional antiseptics.
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Sting QF insect kills boy in Passaic
James Hitchings, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hitchings of 158 Bloomfield Avenue Passaic New Jersey, died after a sting twelve days earlier that caused blood poisoning described as meningitis of the brain. The child had two lumps on his arm and a lump near his ear. physicians failed to halt the poison as the illness progressed.
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The Envoi Of House of L'Envoy of House? Laure Simmons
Fragmented OCR style summary notes a mix of verses and captions including lines about dusting and cleaning, a Chinese college yell at a Pacific coast visit, and a quip about a dog named Macbeth. Tone resembles a collage of poetry and curiosities from newspapers.
Henry Thoreau the Naturalist Born in Concord 1817
Henry David Thoreau Walden hermit and model for Hawthorne is described as intensely American born July 12 1817 in Concord Massachusetts. He valued nature and simplicity and fed a fugitive slave aiding his escape to Canada. Emerson his devoted friend recalls Thoreau’s wit and disdain for wealth, yet he lived to aid neighbors and teach children through vivid nature stories.
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Family Faces Mark Time on Albert Humberd’s Watch
Kansan City Star describes grading contractor Mr Humberd who uses a custom watch bearing photos of his ten children and wife Tiny Tiny photographs sit where Roman numerals would be The face order follows birth with Edith at 12 o clock Carl at 3 and all others through 11 The watch helps him remember family moments and cope with frequent travel providing a personal, comforting timepiece.
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Volunteers and Pensions in Spanish American War Debated
Army and Navy Journal notes 275000 volunteers in the Spanish American War with 168000 seeking pensions and 29000 granted by last year. It cites total pension payments of about 49.94 million dollars, compares 1.25 centuries of regular army pensions, and urges the National Guard to join the regular army in serving under the War Department.
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Washington chatter on adjournment and politics in August
In Willard and Raleigh hotels representatives discuss Congress timing and party fortunes. Rainey predicts a quick House adjournment once Senate acts, while noting German votes and a Democratic win. Porto Rico coffee tariff issues and oil investments rise as other topics in the Washington mix.
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