Roosevelt Birthday Banquet Sparks Tariff Reform Debate
In St Paul on Oct 27 the Original Roosevelt Club held a banquet honoring Theodore Roosevelt. Justice Jaggard acted as toastmaster as Gov Stickney of the Chicago Great Western praised the President and spoke on railroads and rebates. Cummins of Iowa and Congressman Adam Bede delivered remarks on tariffs and Congress. Stickney argued rebates undermine fair rates, urging a square deal and independent arbitration free from political entanglement.
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Statesmanship and reciprocity for farmers to foreign markets
The speaker argues that statesmanship requires allowing farmers to enter foreign markets on equal terms with competitors. Prosperity alone will not satisfy them. reciprocity is essential to expanding access and fair competition globally.
ROW OVER RATE CONTROL IN SIOUX CITY
Sioux City business scene faces disruption as Commercial Club directors refuse to back a Roosevelt railroad policy at the Chicago convention. Report says only one director supported the proposition amid a protest wave. Accusations of rebates and an ongoing investigation add unrest among local robbers and stockholders alike.
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China Treaty Delayed by Congress Action
The United States and China will delay treaty steps pending Congress action on amending the Chinese exclusion act, following Roosevelt's anticipated recommendation. Readjustments have lessened exclusion but records show rising arrivals. A bond removal for transit laborers and shifts allowing inspectors to misclassify travelers have eroded the exclusion wall.
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Want Smoot Unseated by National Mothers Memorial
More than 29 000 women from leading United States organizations adopted a memorial calling for the unseating of Senator Reed Smoot. The memorial will be presented when Congress convenes and was decided at a New York meeting of the National League of Mothers. The groups accuse Smoot of pledged allegiance to Mormon hierarchy and fear increased power. next National Congress of Mothers set for Los Angeles May 8 to 10, 1906.
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Federal regulation of insurance debated by GWU society
The Columbian Debating Society at George Washington University debated whether federal regulation of insurance serves the people. On the affirmative were Morris Starr and Ross, the negative Cohen Miller and Newmyer won, with Alvin Le Newmyer first honors and Ross second. Judge panel included Sheridan Stern and Nixon.
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Mayor Tears Up Triacks In Ogden Utah
A riotous action by residents and Mayor Glassman disrupts double tracking of a city bridge by Ogden Traction Company. Citizens tear up newly laid tracks led by the mayor. directors and a deputy sheriff intervene without a warrant as armed resistance looms. The franchise rights and state law underpin the dispute.
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Two Views on Rates Antis Favor Legislation at Chicago
At Chicago a split among Interstate Commerce rate convention delegates produced two platforms. The regular group backs Rooseveltian proposals for a constitutional framework to regulate rail rates, while the anti faction led by David M Parry rejects new appointive powers and calls for enforcement of existing laws with broader reform. The大会 formed two bodies, the Federal Rate Regulation Association and the Interstate Commerce Law League, to push their agenda and lobby President Roosevelt.
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Civil Service Order Warns Clerks of Dismissal
A government circular printed yesterday announces new Civil Service rules allowing removal of clerks for cause by department heads without hearing. The notice, posted in division chiefs’ offices, warns clerks to be vigilant and notes that a division chief’s recommendation can lead to removal.
PAY FOR AGED CLERKS HAYES ADDRESSES MEMBERS
The Civil Berries Retirement Association held a meeting at National Rifles Armory to drum up support for an old age retirement plan for civil service workers. Speakers urged Congress to authorize a compulsory annuity system funded from salaries, with government oversight but no direct public money. Readings for the Blind at the Library of Congress were announced for next week, featuring Henry Van Dyke and Miss Lawton among others.
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French Gift to D A BR From Ambassador Opens Memorial Hall Effort
Mrs Donald McLean, president-general of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, learns a bronze bas relief replica has arrived at the French Embassy. Produced by David d Angers, the gift honors famous Americans since Washington and will stay with Ambassador Jusserand until Mrs McLean returns on November 6 while she promotes fundraising for Memorial Continental Hall.
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Warners Safe Health Cure Promised For Kidney Disease
A health claim asserts that diseased kidneys affect the liver and urinary organs, causing muddy blood and brick-dust urine. It advises taking Warners Safe Health Cure to purify and strengthen kidneys, kill germs, prevent complications, and restore health.
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