Passage of a Reform Bill on Federal Employe Pay and Clerks
Long article notes a reform measure linked to the 1909 fiscal year, detailing a special base pay for the president at twenty five thousand dollars and a rule preventing banding rate increases for federal employees. It mentions House actions, amendments, and discussions about clerk pay and exposure to related legislative maneuvers. It references figures and individuals such as Dan Cyr and Speaker, and describes committee and floor debates over payroll provisions and the juvenile court machinery.
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Dan Cyr
Taft
Tecra
Murrey
Ceney General
Amnt Lal
Gunat
Hurreson
Texas
Representative Macon
Payne
Nin Grote Bonis
Aldrich van Horen
Tun
Lordney
Nir Pasno
Senate
Mr Payne
Aldrich
House
Fe Anthmavea
Tur Sbat and Senate Budget Clash Halts Session
Tur sbat zole 2 senates clash as Brown seeks pass. House debates tax, government rates, and appropriation gaps. Objections arise over prohibitions on bonds and compensation. Adjournment near noon ends Friday session with Mann Burleson and committee stenographers in dispute.
Taft Meeting Confirms Economy Focus and Cabinet Talks
President Taft discussed economic policy with Pennsylvania lawmakers and then with Vice President Sherman and Senators Crane and Warren. The White House push aims to calm party divisions and advance a broad economy program as Congress debates appropriations and tax issues. The travel plan for Taft’s upcoming trip to Seattle and other cities was also set, with an expected start in September.
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Pennsylvania
Crane
Warren
Louros
Lenseyhania
Tim
Senun Crane
Moses Wetty
Shermin Weeds
Serta
Ots
Benito Atabo
Joan Spaker
Alirah
Cane
Vo Sviuker
Nyring
Carlin Jetran
Curtis How
Warthy Department
Ligen
Oho Dulow
Lat Tridzs
Payne
House
Senate
Banedon
el Oxether
White House
Tegwar House
Payne Feud Deepens Over Free Iron Ore Policy
Conferees clash as Payne and Aldrich leaders clash over free iron ore and raw materials in tariff talks. A heated session leaves House and Senate positions split, with President's program at risk as negotiations extend into tonight and beyond.
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Representive Hughes
West Virginia
White House
House Democrats
Taft
Payne
Lange
Senate
Harmony
Knox Seeks Delicate Balance in New Tariff Policy
Busy days as Secretary Knox and aides craft maximum and minimum tariff provisions for the new law to avoid disrupting harmonious foreign relations. The shift aims to expand American trade, build South American ties, and promote a modern foreign policy under Taft while strengthening the consular service and export outlook for the next decade.
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Amercan
Khnes
Taft
Delic
Tau
Lo Tailand Brance
Gortiny
South America
State Department
Secetary Knox
Comsular Service
United States
Kean Seeks to Halt Senate Action in Tax Plan Row
During a four minute session the Senate debated a plan to send a revolution to the states on income tax. Unanimous consent blocked business as purely routine until conference reports and printing reforms were addressed. Mr Smoot secured a reprint order as the Senate adjourned for the day.
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Brown
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Hides and Leather Tariff Debate Splits Farm and Industry
A Texas campaign led by J L Kennedy of the American National Live Stock Association argues for keeping a 15 percent duty on hides, contending that reducing it would harm cattle raisers and farmers. The piece attacks free hides as a Democratic peril, notes shoe prices and export trends, and discusses political stakes for New England, Vermont, and western producers in the 1910 context.
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J L Kennnedy
American National Live Stock Association
Cattle Raisers Association of Texas
Senate
Morvccu
Congress
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Ahawmana OO Wawarhi Rae
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Mississippi
Masouri
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Nebraska
South Dakota
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Ilana
Utah
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New England
Vermont
West
Pat
Republican Congress
Revival of Free Trade Debate Between Parties
The text argues for payments of at least 150 dollars per cattle head and describes political shifts. It contends the Democratic party evolves into a protectionist stance, while urging Republicans to accept leadership from the former Massachusetts governor who favors free trade and protectionist debates.
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Republican Party
Massachusetts
American art dealers brace for duties tied to tariff bill
London reports from July describe dealer Blakeslee and others stocking up on European paintings ahead of anticipated tariff changes. Purchases include a Rubens once owned by Lord Ashburn, bought for about £200,000 with other works by Turner and Romaine, as American collectors await duties to be repealed or altered.
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Wmington Post
London
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York
Europe
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Binkelee
Rubens
Lord Ashburn
Meera
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Leather Men to President Telegram on Raw Materials
A telegram adopted by the National Leather and Shoe Builders Association at its convention in Boston requests the president respond to concerns about raw materials. It urges support for local industries and 30 percent of consumer backing, highlighting the need for access to leather and related supplies.
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Leather Aid
Teather and
Stue Tinners “Association
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Boston
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United States
Congressman's Cat Story Sparks Youthful Rat Catching Tale
The district committee chair Samuel Smith tells of his youth rat catching, recalling a family coin system for each rat caught and a reference to dog care. He cites an old Washington note about rat problems and mentions various naval and military figures and stations in a broad, anecdotal context.
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Gumbie le
Washington
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Cushing
Army Orders on Absences and Assignments
Army orders list several officers and soldiers with absences and future reports. Names include Lieut George A Mathie Twenty fourth infantry and Capt Baward Cirpenter, Capt Haldie, P Young, and First Lieut Sidney D Marge Tyolith. Duty stations reference Fort Allay Kany with reports due September 25 to the Mountedgery commandant.
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