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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1904
Page
1
The article reviews Senator Parker’s stance on tariff reform and the push for schedule averaging around 53 percent, arguing reduced duties could lower trust prices and spark new industries, while preserving protections. It references historical debates, founders of the system, and the broader political context in New York, with notes on individuals and groups advocating tariff modification.
The piece reviews how tariffs evolved from protecting infant industries to defending worker wages, noting key moments under Clay and later contributors. It cites the 1860s through 1890s policy shifts, the Sherman commission findings, and the McKinley Dingley era impacts on tarifas and industry, with critique of perceived betrayals and protections for steel and rail sectors.
Russians report heavy fighting south of Mukden with immense losses on both sides and no clear victor. Japanese retreat from Shakhe acknowledged, while Kuropatkin reorganizes and withdraws to strong positions across the Shakhe River as winter mood and fatigue grow.
The Wheeling rally featured Vice Presidential candidate Fairbanks addressing a crowd from the Wigwam. He criticized Grover Cleveland’s 1893 leadership, defended McKinley and Roosevelt era policies, and urged voters to rely on proven Republican governance and enterprise. Senator Fairbanks toured Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, with local Republicans praising the turnout and momentum.
York audience hears Mr Gannon defend tariff protection and national growth. He praises McKinley era policies, urges return of De Lorean to Congress, and lauds President Roosevelt as driving prosperity. Cannon’s Lancaster stop frames broader national issues.
Towne and others decline Populist indorsement for Congress in the Fourteenth District. Towne states he is a Democrat and cannot support a ticket that would aid Republican defeat by endorsing a broader party line. Tammany Hall confirms Superend and Poughman also declined Populist support. Judge Weiss upholds Brodhead’s nomination in the Twenty sixth district amid objections from Shull.
Samuel Durham, paymaster for the Astoria Light, Power Company, was ambushed near Long Island by three highwaymen carrying revolvers while transporting $2000. Durham and driver Leroy Williams fought back, Williams wounded, and the robbers fled as help approached. No suspects found.
William Morris alias Clair, leader of the three suspects in the Shea and Owyer killings, confessed to involvement in two train robberies after a battle left detectives dead and Morris mortally wounded. He implicated another suspect linked to the August Illinois Central Diamond Special robbery, while claiming a Big Four station agent holdup at Mattoon and a theft that injured Detective McClusky. Police guard Morris as Warr Vaughn remains detained.
An issue index outlines PART ONE with reports on Parker speaking on a pending major clash, Fairbanks replying to Cleveland, ongoing Vatican breach, Panama politics, milk dealers and producers at war, and a La Follette faction forecast. Editorials and society notes punctuate a broad page.
Rogers McDonald twenty two years old, arrested in Chicago on charges of attempted blackmailing two wealthy businessmen. A decoy package was placed in a hole, with letters demanding large sums to be left as threats. One letter warned that failing to comply would blow up a house and kill a family.
An October 2 crash on a trolley line near Rugistea street Chestnut Hill district left two cars wrecked and many passengers injured. A following empty car slid on rails, stopping near the wreck, as rescuers responded to the steeple hill collision and power failure with sixty passengers aboard the stalled car.
A dynamite bomb exploded on a Barcelona street during a welcome for Minister of Agriculture and Commerce Salazar and Public Works. No injuries reported but nearby buildings were damaged and crowds panicked. Several arrests followed, including Jaime Farran the concierge linked to anarchist lectures. Police suspect anarchist group involvement citing prior outrages.
On a Springfield bound Ulinels Central Railroad passenger train Engineer Hill slumped unconscious after a water spout strike near Springfield. Fireman Hamb seized the throttle, halted the train, and guided it to a sidetrack just as a second train passed. He rushed Hill to city hospital for treatment as the incident unfolded. A Baltimore and Return offer appears in the clipping with Saturday and Sunday service details.
Royalist uproar as Prime Minister Combes defends separation of church and state. Pope Pius X criticized over Laval bishop case and Vatican policy. Chamber clash ends with strong government majority, amid calls labeling Combes a brigand.
Pope Piust plans a circular to French clergy ending Leo XIII’s policy that urged Catholics to back the republic. The document urges Catholics to defend religious interests and hints at keeping the Catholic vote restricted by bishops discretion. Vatican sources suggest clerical restraint to mask government sympathies, framing a potential shift against extremist candidates.
The Simmons Hardware Company today earned top honors at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. The Keen Kutter line received the grand prize for highest quality in cutlery and tools, while the textileable vest design and construction prize recognized enterprise across multiple divisions.
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