Cannon Weighs Panama Canal Purchases Abroad
Speaker Cannon arrived in Washington to study documents on the Panama Canal treaty and authorization law. He questioned the need to buy ships abroad while asserting the Presidents plenary authority and the United States supremacy in material production, amid a cabinet clash over tariff policy and canal supply purchases.
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Fanama
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Panama
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South America
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Tari Retalon
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Tafta
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Tose
Stan Lhe
Trusta
Elain Alan
Presid
Taft
Howes
Protective policy clash over customs duties in 1888 cabinet debate
The article discusses two cabinet leaders differing in policy, with customs experts resisting the controversy while noting the Library of Congress and other government bureaus may owe duties. It explains provisions of the Dingrey law regarding imports for education and the Canal Zone, and warns of potential protests and White House pressure.
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Dingrey
United States
Congress
Library of Congress
Canal Zone
Commission
White House
Wer
Free trade triumph in Carmack remarks on tariff policy
Senator Carmack of Tennessee backs free trade over protection as he returns to Washington from Tennessee. He says the President and Taft will press for lower tariffs in the canal supplies issue and argues protected corporations use high tariffs to profiteer, while government seeks lower costs for the nation.
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Congress
Republicaa
United States
Europe
Taft
Fanama Canal
France
Shaw
Hig
Wilson
Metcalf
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hay
Morton
Union Trust Co
Cartaga
Carmack
Tennessee
Washington
Ripon Praterial
Wrenlett Canal
Caronia Still Grounded Off New York Harbor
The Caronia the Cunard liner remains stuck on Flynn's Knell mud at the edge of the main channel near New York harbor after grounding Tuesday afternoon. Engines and tugs failed to move her despite high tides and offshore winds. Wrecking firm Merritt-Chapman plans a lightening and tug-to-tug effort at the next high tide with possible cargo relief to ease passenger delays.
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Washington Post
New York
Caronia
Flynn
Merritt-Chapman Wrecking People
BEAM RESUMES WORK IN VICE OF CONTACT WITH EMBASSY
Vienna May 17 Marcus Braun an American immigrant inspector who paid $10 for threatening a police detective says he found tampering with his mail He conferred at length with Ambassador Storer The ambassador will forward a full report to Washington Braun claims his correspondence was opened not by the Hungarian post office but by a Royal Hungarian State police detective He returns to Hungary tomorrow to continue his investigation and expand evidence for his emigration conditions report now with Immigration Commissioner General Sargent Lodge Guest list at Tittoni Rome dinner includes Senator Lodge Ambassador White and other officials
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Opposed to All Rebates in Rate Law Debate
Atlanta May 17 President Parry of the National ManufacturersAssociation fights rate making power as unresolved in closed sessions. The convention endorses strict enforcement to prevent rebates and calls for examination of books to curb favoritism while public discussion on reciprocity and open shop resolutions continues.
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Southern Rail
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Wosson
Atlanta
Parry
National Manufacturers’ Association
E. B Pike
New Hampshire
Pike
Employers urged to organize against labor abuses in 1890s debate
A San Francisco speaker urged organized employer cohesion to curb labor power, while a convention endorsed open shop and criticizes strikes. The group backs eight hour demands for printers, vows support to employers amid crisis, and praises Roosevelt on state backing. It also urges labor law investigations abroad and swift action to shield American markets.
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San Rancisco
International Typographical Union ‘Han
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Nhter
America
Cox
Chicago
Congress
Merchant Marine Commission
Cap
Boom in price of radium drives research halt
London May 17 A special cable dispatch to The Washington Post reports radium now commands about 9 000 000 at Onnre It demands rose due to scarce supplies Ramsay says 100 a milligramme or three million dollars an ounce When Curie discovered radium less than a half ounce may have been produced since then A sharp rise in cost curtails research efforts.
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London
William Ramsay
Prof Curie
Three Men See Spook in House of Commons Tale
Special to The Washington Post reports Sir Gilbert Parker claims to have seen the astral body of Sir Carne Rasch in the House of Commons while Rasch was ill at home. Sir Arthur Hayter corroborates, recounting a sighting near the front opposition bench and a remark about papers noting Sir Carne’s Mines. The piece notes similar past specter sightings, including an Irish member at a deathbed and a faulty vote record by lobby clerks.
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Carne Rasch
House of Commons
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Henry Campbell-Bannerman
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O'Connor
Ireland
Farewell to Porter as French gala honors ambassador
A grand farewell banquet for retiring American Ambassador Porter in Paris drew cabinets ministers and a vast diplomatic corps. Notables including Gen. Porter, Henry Watterson, J Pierpont Morgan, and Delcasse shared tributes as President Loubet’s circle, Gen Dubois, and the American representatives toasted friendship and shared history between the United States and France.
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Gen Porter
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Jones
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Loubet
M_Doumer
Chamber of Deputies
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Franca
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Roosevelt
German Force Ambushed in Southwest Africa May 3
Berlin reports Capt von Rappard and six other Germans were killed or wounded when his company was ambushed by Chief Frederick at the Kutip Kuame river junction during a forced march to attack Frederick’s forces. Capt Baum Geertel reportedly relieved von Rappard near the scene. May 17. Milwaukee cashier George D Richardson commits suicide in the internal revenue office after thirteen years of service.
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Mail Frauds Charged In Georgia Cotton Pool Case
Promoters Laurenz Ross and H C Reed of Laurenz Ross Cotton Pool Company were arraigned before U S Commissioner Lane on mail fraud charges. Authorities say the firm solicited weekly or monthly investments across several southern states with promises of sure profits tied to cotton contracts. Bond set at 4500 each. preliminary hearing scheduled for May 5. some victims report losses after trusting advertisements and alleged ties to a cotton ball operator. Also notes Ambassador McCormick’s rest trip to Dieppe due to illness and travel ads for mid Atlantic rail routes and holiday sales.
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Cannon's View of Canal Purchases and Rate Law Opposition
A digest of articles on canal purchase perspectives, manufacturers' stance against a proposed rate law, and related policy debates. Includes Ambassador Porter’s farewell remarks and notes on Russian ambassador talks shaping international diplomacy.
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Taft
Baron Rosen Pleased to Return as Ambassador
Baron Rosen, met today in St Petersburg, expresses pleasure at returning to Washington as ambassador. He recalls long ties to America, including time as counselor general in New York and charge d affaires in Washington during Cleveland's administration. He plans June departure, aims to improve U.S. Russia understanding and reunite with the Metropolitan Club.
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Mollner
Wood on the Stand in Insanity Defense at New York Murder Trial
Third day of the George H. Wood murder trial in Watchung Mountain case features Wood claiming a dual self Henry Wolff caused his troubles. Alienists testify Wood is insane and epileptic insanity explains delusions. Juror Duffield falls ill. trial may be postponed as doctors attend him and others testify to Wood's fragile mental state.
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New York
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Harlingen
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Peter M Wise
New York City
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University of Brffain
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