The Tariff Question and European Social Life Reflections
The piece surveys tariff debates and party stances while pivoting to a paragraph on American social life. It highlights a Pierre Soule anecdote about a duel, then praises Royal and aristocratic entertainment in Europe and American plantations. It mentions Baron de Rothschild, Dorchester House, and a Chicago brass band funded by William A Clark, concluding with notes on antebellum Southern music among enslaved communities and plantation culture.
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Let The Post Follow You Informed About Capital Affairs
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Industry and Commerce show record exports and booming markets
Industry and commerce close the year with remarkable gains as imports near 1.225 billion and exports about 1.798 billion, totaling 3 billion. Meat scandal effects lag, while May exports of foodstuffs exceed last year. Manufacturing exports rise sharply, pig iron output expected at 28 million tons, steel rails contracted for 1967 delivery, and dry goods trade reaches record highs amid rising prices. The money market tightens with weather-friendly crop prospects and strong dividend declarations set for July across railroads banks and industries.
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Iron and
Wall Street
Georgia
Ani Weer
Ege
Banks
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Tariff quarrel widens GOP split and Democratic split on protection
The piece argues Republicans are deeply divided over tariffs with figures like Williams and Perkins pulled toward different wings. It notes Democrats nationwide push protection across diverse sectors, from metal to sugar, fruits to coal, while revenue only tariffs seem distant. The author contrasts past splits and predicts a hard road to unity.
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Perkins
George S. Converse
Frank Hurd
Morrison
Hurd
Converse
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Georgia
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Wisson
Mexico
Dingey
United States
Sneeze Trial in Germany Sparks Paternalism Debate
A German interior town man sneezes in public and is arrested for causing a disturbance. An officer gathers witnesses as a streetcar passes, while the court later acquits him, highlighting rising regulatory instincts and the reach of government over everyday acts.
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Ciar Turker
Béa
Imperial
Meat-Inspection Law Urged by Public and Packers
The piece argues for swift enactment of a federal meat-inspection law amid calls from the President, Congress, packers and meat interests. It warns delay harms cattle farmers, banks, railroads and the broader economy while stressing the public’s desire to end exposed dangers and avoid diseased meat. It also satirizes paternalism and political posturing in governance.
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Congress
LOSES HIS TITLE AT WIFE'S DEATH AND POLITICAL RANTS
A section of noisy political commentary and unrelated notes describes the Spanish Duke of Almodovar losing his title after his wife’s death and traces inheritance quirks. It shifts to Philadelphia reform, party abuses, and a mix of satirical items about politicians, insurance, and royal curiosities.
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Ailment of Youth and Misheard Talk at Meeting
Fragmentary dialogue shows Miss Fessey and Dr Kraft discussing a boy’s illness misnamed “croop” as he learns about youth ailments. Snippets include mock medical terms and remarks on understanding each other amid a social gathering. The garbled text hints at humorous misunderstandings about illness.
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Meat Debate in Commons Over Foreign Tinned Beef
London June 18 parliamentarians questioned the War Secretary about meat supplied to British troops in South Africa. Haldane cited United States and Chicago origin of much canned meat while noting no definite enteric fever cases. The board of trade was urged to inspect foreign meat on arrival, but no immediate policy change. Haldane confirmed limited ration refusals and continued stockpiling of canned meat for war use, contingent on health safeguards. Campbell Bannerman announced July adjournment and October return.
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South Africa
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Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Cheers for Free Norway American coronation visitors in Christiana
Crowds cheered King Haakon and Queen Mand during their June 18 arrival in Christiania. Norwegian delegates from America joined a wreath laying at Henrik Wergeland monument and delivered greetings from US Koreans. The party planned to travel to Trondheim next.
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Ridder Sees U S German Ties Strengthened In Germany
Herman Ridder of the New York Staats Zeitung spoke at the American Association of Commerce meeting in Berlin on June 18. He urged strengthening U S Germany relations and proposed the Kaiser visit America. Ridder will dine with the Kaiser at Kiel.
Aga-Robartes Loses Bodmin Seat In Election Court
London June 18. Thomas Charles Aga-Robartes eldest son of Viscount Chudden is unseated as Liberal MP for Bodmin division Cornwall by the election court over illegal practices The principal complaint involved allowing voters to attend a garden party.
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Rockefeller Charms Paris on Daily Bicycle Rides
A Washington Post dispatch from Paris reports John D Rockefeller cycling daily with his granddaughter Margaret. The Great Man’s plain manner and warmth win admiration as he praises the American friendship with France.
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France
Whitridge Heads to Kiel for Arbitration Mission
Special cable dispatch from Berlin reports Frederick W Whitridge, U S special envoy, sailing for Kiel to meet the Kaiser. He travels amid preparations for an arbitration treaty as Germany awaits his arrival.
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Frederick W Whitridge
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Hiel
Iowa GOP Nominating Contest Debates Delegates Split
Des Moines reports and contest claims mark the Iowa Governor race as Cummins and Perkins dispute delegate totals for the state convention on August 1. Cummins lists 852 delegates including contested seats. Perkins asserts about 531 with uninstructed votes, while third candidate Rathbun has 9 and Perkins' backers claim a Sioux City Journal tally of 73 for Perkins and 90 for Rathbun.
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Lumpkin Enters Senate Race Against Tillman in SC
Col W W Lumpkin announced his campaign for the United States Senate against Senator Tillman in Columbia South Carolina. He will unveil his platform tomorrow and is noted as a Confederate veteran with a distinguished career. He is nephew of a former Chief Justice, brother of a current Supreme Court member, and grandson of a former Georgia governor.
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Georgia
Census data show large 1904 acid production and usage
The Census Bureau reports 1904 output of sulfuric and nitric acids. It notes 2,495,937 tons of sulfuric acid manufactured, with 995,428 tons consumed by the producing establishments and 3,156,211 tons sold. Nitric acid production totals 108,817,531 pounds.
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Census Bureau
Fighting in Armenia sparks interethnic clashes report
Details from Eifite reveal Armenian Tartars fighting in Igdare Erivan after four Armenians were seized two died and two wounded Armenians retaliated killing six Tartars. Cossacks dispersed Tartars at Alkmarluem torching village. eight Tartars killed forty captured. Kin across the Turkish border join. Shusha incursion June 17 results in Armenian casualties.
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Tiftis
Longworths At Opera In London Parliament Visit
Longworths continue a London visit with tours of the House of Commons and Lords after luncheon with Arthur Hamilton Lee of the Admiralty and Mrs Lee. They attended the opera with Mrs Reid and plan to attend Ascot races the next day with Mr and Mrs Rad.
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Nicholas Longworth
House of Parliament
Arthur Hamilton Lee
Rebels Break Out Again In Dominican unrest
A report from Commander William H. E. H. Southerland shows rebels captured the town of Dajabon in Santo Domingo before withdrawing into the interior. The dispatch notes repeated tactics but does not indicate a wide revolution, though unrest is evident across the island.
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Dajabon
Old Cabinet Rumor Revived Supposed Moody to retire soon
Rumor says Attorney General Moody will announce retirement from the Cabinet within months. Charles J Bonaparte of Maryland, current Navy Secretary, may succeed Moody as Attorney General. The Navy post could go to George W Meyer, ambassador to Berlin, with Truman E Newberry to replace him. Funeral of Robert B Roosevelt Held at Loray Lake Sayville Long Island on June 18. The service for the president’s uncle was led by Rev J Prescott of St Annes Protestant Episcopal Church as President Roosevelt could not attend.
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Americans and British ties and Oklahoma outlook at Raleigh
An array of hotel lobby chats features Robert J. Wynne, ex Postmaster General and now London consul general, reflecting on Washington life, his London posting, and English views of Americans. Oklahoma prospects discussed by Sam Powell and Nath Gibson, with regional political forecasts and party strength across Indian and Oklahoma Territories.
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