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Undelegated federal powers and Taft on criminal law
A discussion contrasts Stephen’s states rights doctrine with modern federal encroachment. Vir McCall urges caution against overreach, citing Marshall and constitutional limits. Secretary Taft decries criminal law administration malfunctions, urging stricter enforcement, jury limits, and English style reform to curb miscarriages of justice.
Juries Earn Public Trust Despite Flaws In System
The piece defends the American jury system, noting corrupt or ignorant jurors exist but many serve conscientiously. It argues a verdict reflects community judgment, and even with discomfort and doubt, the jury's role remains foundational and unlikely to be changed soon.
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Wandering Simon Sam across Caribbean islands and seas
A lengthy column narrates the elusive Simon Sam, an ancient exile of the West Indies, claimed to drift between Tortola Fort de France and various islands. It mocks his ubiquity, notes his age and prolific offspring, and imagines his endless peregrinations aided by enemies who chase him as he slips from place to place.
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Remarkable Criticism Over Chinese Exclusion Debates
The Post criticizes treatment of Chinese and defends Western opposition to insults tied to the Chinese exclusion act. It questions the use of labor union membership as a disqualifying factor for officials, and argues against California residence or union ties biasing appointments to federal posts. Political critique targets Secretary Metcalf and Roosevelt’s roles amid immigration enforcement.
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The Manchester of Poland Lodz Becomes World News
The city of Lodz known as the Polish Manchester has rapidly grown from about 30 000 inhabitants thirty eight years ago to around 200 000 today. Its cotton industry and thriving woolens and linens trade propelled its rise while socialism gained traction amid favorable conditions. In forty years its population multiplied fortyfold and has doubled in the last two years.
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Reflections and world affairs mix in restless commentary
A rapid chain of observations covers politics, war, and society. The piece muses on patriotism, open borders, and the influence of leaders and nations from Russia to Korea, with digressions on advertising, finance, and culture. It winds through 19th century global tensions and domestic politics with sharp, satirical notes.
Don Luis Coloma a Famous Jesuit Of Madrid Society
Don Luis Coloma, famed Jesuit and trusted Madrid spiritual adviser, rose from a riotous youth to a celebrated preacher and writer. His dramatic path included a suspension from the pulpit, a transformative Jesuit training, and a caustic memoir of Madrid society that later earned him respect for truth and conscience.
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Economical Administration Faces Growing Federal Deficit
The San Francisco Chronicle discusses a shift from light European style taxation to expanding federal spending. It notes surpluses turned to deficits due to military, agriculture, postal, canal and defense costs, and calls for budget reform, departmental savings, and a commissioned audit to curb wasteful expenditure.
Peacemakers Cases Set For Hearing On Interstate Disputes
Proceedings before the Rasvet st Petersburg Interstate Commerce Commission outline cases across Arkansas Missouri and Kansas City dates at Little Rock Ark St Louis East St Louis and Kansas City Mo. Adams Brothers & Co vs Missouri Pacific Railway Co alleges undue prejudice in wheat consignments and flour pricing. Arkansas rail gate disputes involve St Louis and North Arkansas Railroad rates. Albany Produce Co vs Chicago Burlington & Quincy on coal pricing. Moran & Son vs Missouri Pacific Railway Co on freight rates from Lamar Missouri to Little Rock and Hope Arkansas.
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Resignation of Gov Carter Sparks Hawaii Chamber Action
In Honolulu a chamber of commerce session unanimously regrets Gov Carter's resignation and urges reconsideration. The Republican central committee's executive panel also passes a similar resolution. A sugar planters delegation visited the governor, who said there is no reason to change his mind.
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Railroad Rebate Cases Open in Kansas City
Assistant Attorney General Milton D Purdy arrived from Washington to begin proceedings against fourteen railroad companies enjoined from rebates. Purdy said informations against the roads were not prepared by him and would not be filed for several days.
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New York Post Office Site Purchase Agreed for Surface Rights
Government to pay Pennsylvania Railroad 1.7 million dollars for surface rights at a proposed New York post office site on Eighth Avenue between Thirty first and Thirty third streets. The deal covers surface ownership for the post office and underground rights for a rail station. Negotiations involve Postmaster General Cortelyou Attorney General Moody and Secretary Shaw with President Taft.
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Roosevelts Tact Prompts War-Ending Praise Across Nations
An editorial cites Roosevelt's prudent, discreet appeal to belligerents as earning recognition for humanity's sake in ending the war. It notes the negotiators face a difficult task with opposing interests, hoping Japan seeks future guarantees through entente rather than humiliation. It also discusses immigration debates and argues some native communities could gain from foreign infusion, praising industrious Italian immigrants.
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Mont Blanc tunnel plan eyed by London telegraph
A letter to the London Telegraph outlines M Gauthier’s scheme to open faster communication with Switzerland by tunneling the Fauelite pass at an estimated cost of 24 million dollars and five years. A second phase would extend from Geneva via Chamonix through Mont Blanc to Aosta, linking to the Italian system and potentially diverting traffic from St Gothard and Simplon routes to France.
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Witty Exchange On Water, Parasol, And Milk Business
In a Chicago Daily News fragment a conversation unfolds with banter about clear water from a morning pump and a humorous aside about the milk trade. A remark about a parasol and family plans prompts light exchanges between Towne Browne and Browne, ending in a chuckle over plans not yet acted upon.
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Out of the mouths of babes Chicago oddities
A noisy collection of humorous misunderstandings and misstatements from a Chicago setting. A four year old mishears calls, a naughty child kept inside, and a joke about plumbers in heaven. A Sunday school exchange ends with a quip about honesty and daily life.
Not Warranted by Law Canal Commission Pays Death Transport
The Comptroller of the Treasury rules the Isthmian Canal Commission cannot pay for transporting deceased employees’ bodies from the Isthmus to their homes in the United States under current contracts. He suggests the commission could authorize such expenses by contracting with employees as part of compensation in the event of death.
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Panama Plague Quarantine At La Boca Wharf
Steamship agents meet to discuss bubonic plague case at La Boca near Panama. La Boca wharf quarantined for fourteen days. Passenger trains continue to run Colon to Panama. Panama government asserts mineral rights under private property. Government plans opera house in Panama City with bids open August 2. City of Savannah repairs steering gear after voyage to Colon. Yellow fever death reported by Gov Magoon. New York Post Office adds one hundred clerks effective July 1.
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Hotel Conversations Span Colombia Mexico and Manila Tales
Quotations from guests in a hotel lobby recount views on Colombia's Reyes and Mexico's Diaz, plus musings on animals and the afterlife. Stories range from Dr. Franklin’s fox terrier faith to a New York servant in Manila and a Nelson Gorge merchant in the Willard lobby.
The Place The Only Place Between Atlanta And Inoxville
A local town relies on its sole saloon as the county remains under prohibition. The proprietor enforces strict hours and abstains when services occur. A Washington visitor recounts a Marine officer's positive report from the Philippines. Senator Pasca, en route to Europe, stays at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Lanston Hearing Set Behind Closed Doors Tomorrow
A hearing on charges by Mergenthaler Lino Type Company over a seven Lanston machines contract for the Government Printing Office is planned for tomorrow in the office of Assistant Secretary Keep. Chairman Keep said the commission will investigate business methods. inquiries noted whether hearings would be public, but sessions are expected to be executive and not open to the public.
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St Louis Bridge Merger Sparks Missouri Trade Concern
Former Missouri Attorney General Crow, representing the St Louis Manufacturers Association, met with Attorney General Moody at the Department of Justice to discuss an alleged merger controlling the Mississippi River bridges. Crow argued the combination restrained trade and urged government dissolution action if Moody pursued it.
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Astronomers Sail from Philadelphia for Algeria Eclipse
A party of government astronomers departed Philadelphia aboard the Dixie from League Island navy yard destined for Bona Algeria. The group includes Prof G A Him, Prof E J Yowell, Prof J A Andrews of the Naval Observatory, Dr N E Gilbert, and Dr L E Y Jewel under Capt J A Norris. They aim to observe the total eclipse of the sun on August 30.
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Carnegie Gift to Boston Aldermen Fund Trade School
Boston aldermen vote 11 to 1 to accept a Carnegie gift of 4.4 million to Franklin School Fund for a trade school hero. Alderman Frank J Linehan opposed, calling Carnegie money blood money earned by steel workers and boys nationwide. The funds will be added to the existing fund for the project.
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