Tariff dispute signals potential winter revision debate
The piece reports on tariff revision talk in Congress with Senator Elkins of West Virginia pushing for a differential rate favoring American bottoms and cautioning on subsidies. It notes the possibility of an extra session, debates over the Interstate Commerce Commission powers, and Secretary Shaw’s drawn interest in drawbacks to boost export trade, amid Republican-Democrat shifts and treaty worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Jolanna
Frye
Senate
Elkins
Hanna-Frye
Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Wis
Filkins
Virginia
Shaw
Dong Leen
Rotary Shaw
Bandits in the Philippines menace to Christians
Rev. James B. Rogers reports that ladrones or highwaymen in the Philippines remain a serious menace to peace and to missionary work. Bands pressured farmers for rice or money before American rule, with leaders often posing as patriots while plundering towns near Manila. One raid interrupted a missionary meeting, stole valuables, and held a Filipino hostage for ransom before release, the motive later seen as vengeance for suspected informant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
James B. Rogers
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Philippine
Manila Bay
Mr. Rogers
Manila
Jadrones
Evidence in Swayne Case Reveals Tormented Testimony
The House Judiciary Committee resumed the Swayne inquiry as Joseph N. Stripling, U S district attorney for Florida, testified amid denials and corrections. Witnesses including Mrs Stripling and Wurts disputed prior statements while Hoskins and his son are linked to the case and a death by self infliction. The session ended with an adjournment to Friday.
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Swayne
House Judiciary Committee
Joseph N. Stripling
United States
Southern District of
Florida
Harrison
J. N. C. Stockton
Stripling
Stockton
John Wurts
Wurts
Judge Swayne
Striping
Philip Walter
Charles D. Hoskins
Pensacola
Saul
John Whrts
Yale
Morida
Coronier
Aultman Failure Figures Revealed in Receiver Report
Canton Ohio receiver Jd Sullivan reports the Aultman Company assets total 1 64 1 0 7 0. total liabilities stand at 9 8 0 3 . contingent liabilities and endorsements push total to 3 4 8 3 9 0 2. creditors likely to recover 25 to 30 cents on the dollar per dollar. Also notes contributions to local consumption fund and the new dispensary assisting consumptives.
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Leolland
Qate
Jd Sullivan
Aultman Company
Canton
Ohio
Daiied
United States
Fuare Reve
Wretern Supply Company
Cedar Rapids Supply Company
BE. T. Kenny Company
Kenson-Rusing Company
Sullivan
Committee On the Prevention of
Thomas Fairfax
George F. Foote
Henry Brewood
H. D. Gordon
Charles E. Gross
FE. M. Gallaudet
Bernard R. Green
Col
W. H. Forwood
Philadelphia Freight Differential Proofs Bring Debate to ICC
Pennsylvania Representative argues the so called differential is a short line mileage basis and misleading. ICC adjourns to Washington with Philadelphia witnesses including J G Brill and Pennsylvania Railroad official Thayer defending rates based on distance.
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Pennsylvania Road
Philadelphia
Chicago
Glasgow
Baltimore
New York
Silas W. Pettit
Knapp
Mr. Pettit
Allen Johnson
Baldwin Locomotive Works
P. F. Young
International Mercantile Marine Company
James Rawle
J. G. Brill & , Co
Boston
Thayer
John B. Thayer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Heston
Prouty
ICC Opens Chicago Hearing On Uniform Bill Of Lading
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders an investigation in Chicago on December 4 into petitions from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and other bodies over the proposed uniform bill of lading set for January 1. Carriers and shippers face disclosures as critics warn negotiability, liability, and added charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Inois Manufacturers’ Association
Uniform Bill of Lading Committee
Press Opinion on Tariff and Policy Stances
A compendium of editorial snippets discusses Taft's tariff reduction recommendation for Philippine goods, the Ship Subsidy debate favoring subsidies for large freighters, Southern representation, and the Socialist vote in elections. It cites Omaha Bee, Houston Post, Denver Republican, Fort Worth Record, Pittsburgh Post, and others on U.S. policy toward the Philippines, subsidies, regional representation, and Roosevelt's post presidency plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Philippines
Omaha Bee
United States
Fort Worth
Presidentia
New York Press
Denver Republican
Socialist Party
Peace in Santo Domingo Prompts Peace Prospects
State Department reports from Santo Domingo cite the surrender of Candelaria Rosa and about fifty insurgents at Barahona with government trial planned. Monte Christi merchants deny insurrection plans and Demetrio Rodriguez agrees to a conference with President Morales. Morales expects no serious disturbances for months. arbitration awards for an American firm are fading.
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Dominican Republic
State Department
Dawson
Santo Domingo
Candelaria Rosa
Barahona
Monte Christi
Demetrio Roderiguez
Morales
Strikes Ease in Buenos Ayres and Central America Talk
Buenos Ayres reports the strike movement persists but government efforts have softened impacts. Telephone service resumed with police protection for workers. Power plants run by government crews. streetcars partly suspended. Rosario sees general strikes with intermittent rioting and injuries. Elsewhere, Nicaragua and Honduras propose submitting a boundary dispute to King of Spain for arbitration, aiding regional commerce. Fort au Prince notes improved conditions with German licenses issued, while Uruguay faces unrest from Blancos and Colorados over interdiction laws.
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Buenos Ayres
Stckers
Rosario
Nicaragua
Honduras
Spain
Mr. Merry
Costa Rica
State Department
Jose Dolores Gomez
Senate
Madrid
Fort Au Prince
John B. Torres
Uruguay
French
Second Convention of American Bible League in Boston
Boston will host the American Bible League's second convention December 6 to 8 at Park Street Church. Leaders, scholars, and clergy will discuss Bible criticism, biblical authority, and the defense of Scripture amid rationalist trends. Notable speakers include William Phillips Hall, Luther Townsend, George Frederick Wright, and others from Oberlin, Oxford, and Boston.
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Washington Post
Boston
Mass
American Bible League
Boston Branch League
Park Street Congregational Church
New England
Tom Paine
Voltaire
William Phillis Hall
The
Hall Signal Company
PD. S. Gregory
Standard Dictionary
League
William Phillips Hall
Albert I. Plumb
Luther T. Townsend
D. D
Boston University
George Frederick Wright
LL. D
Oberlin College
B. D. Hahn
Springfield
L. D. Watson
BP. D
Buffalo Christian Advocate
G. Frederick Wright
Oberlin
Jesse B. Thomas
M. G. Kyle
A. H. Sayce
Oxford University
Hogland
Robert Dick Wilson
Princeton Theological Seminary
Solerman Schechter
Jewish Theological Seminary
New York
Amos_H. Wells
Christian Endeavor World
D. J. Burrell
Arthur Little
J. 8. Henson
Hal
Et Union Seminary
William Ashmore
China
Twins Guide to Delightful Duping on Ship and Dance Floor
Lewiston readers learn of the uncanny Proctor twins Alfred and Albert from East Boston civil war veterans. William Skeffield recalls how their near-identical appearances and manners led to comic impersonations aboard a Boston New York steamer and at Maverick House ballroom dances where they swapped partners without detection.
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Lewiston
Wiliam
Skeffield
Alfred N. Proctor
Albert EB. Proctor
Boston
New York
Col
Albert
Col. al
Mr. Sheffield
Maverick Hat
Maverick House
Col. Alfred
Capt. Albert
Capt
Hattie
Coming fetes at Rome honor Immaculate Conception dogma
Translation from Italian notes Rome prepares fifty year observances of the Immaculate Conception with lectures in major churches, a grand triduum at St Marie Majeure December 4 6 and 8, and ceremonies in the Vatican gardens and St Peter's including a papal crown of the Virgin image. Cardinals Ferrata Rampotta and Vives y Tuto will officiate alongside bishops of Florence Aguani and others.
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Rome
St. Marie Majeure
Pius X
Ferrata
Rampotta
Vives Y Tuto
Sistine Chapel
Florence
Aguani
Pinus Tri
Leo XII
Merry del Val
Patriarchate of
St. Jean de Latran
Vatican
Lourdes Grotta Rey
St. Peter’s
Wallet Lost in Fulton Street Florist Returns to Owner
A wealthy Navy lieutenant’s wife dropped over $100 in a wallet at C Abrams’s Fulton and Hoyt street florist. Petey Loewerstein found the wallet, identified it by a tradesman’s card, and returned it by phone. The woman retrieved the wallet, declined rewards, and praised the honesty shown.
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Brooklyn Axle
Fulton Street
Commander Fields
Navy
Hicks Street
C. Abrams
Fulton and
Hoyt Streets
Abrams
Petey Loewerstein
Petey
Fields
de Potey
Rheumatism and the promise of relief with Botanic Blood Balm
The article explains rheumatism as caused by excess uric acid affecting joints from ankles to heart. It promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure that reaches the internal source, dissolves the rheumatic poison, relieves pain, lubricates joints, and rebuilds the system, claiming success where other remedies failed.
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Hayard
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Aultman
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J. G. Brill & Co
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Pittsburg Post
Great Britain
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Defenders OF the Bible
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Pitteburg
Littl Pete
Botanic
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Pa. Ave
Charles Frohman
George Edwarden
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Tharksziting Tay
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Thomas Evans Greene
Savage Opera Co
Washington Symphony Orchestra
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Tolumbia Theater
Sandera
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Minnie E. Hawke
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Abby Johnson
L St
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Seehi
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