Russia to announce future policy toward United States
St Petersburg reports the Russian government will publish on January 1 a statement outlining its future commercial policy toward the United States and a provisional tariff with no major increases. The plan aims to protect Russian markets and ensure affordable staple imports like cotton and machinery while avoiding animosity toward the U.S. The note notes Russia will meet U.S. measures with alternatives from Egypt, India, England, and Australia as needed.
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St. Petersburg
United States
Russia
Egypt
India
England
Australia
Taft Warns On Foreign Policy And Tariff Reform
President Taft presses modern diplomacy with a gridded tariff plan and expanded state department. He urges a graded duty system up to 25 percent, stronger negotiation tools, and continued arbitration successes while noting Nicaragua and Central America as focal points amid calls for renewed congressional support.
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Knox
Cleveland
Taft
Congress
France
Great Britain
Senate
Brazil
United States
Peru
Ecuador
Panama-Costa Rica
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Tominican Republic
Honduras
Tacna-Arica
Chile
Nicaragua
Panama
Washington
America
Mexico
Colorado River
Imperial Valley
Liklettin
San Domingan
Cuba
Talkansat
William Galloway Creates Canada Based Firm
A. E. Haswell is named general manager of The William Galloway Company of Canada Limited, backed by Waterloo shareholders with $260000 capital. The Winnipeg operation buys 4.5 acres for warehouses and options 35 acres more on Rue Maron, aims to reach every Canadian farmer, and will open spring offices with Elizabeth Leask named cashier. Haswell’s advertising leadership boosted agency budgets and he will oversee new lines of traction engines and machinery for Canada.
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William Galloway
Dominion of Canada
A. E. Haswell
Waterloo
Haswell
Galloway Company
Galloway
Canada
Dominion
Elizabeth Leask
Treasury Department
Winnipeg
Long- Critchfield
Chicago
Vote on commission plan sparks Duluth campaign
Duluth Minnesota voters cast ballots today on a proposed four-sevenths plan for city government. The campaign ended with speeches for and against, as supporters argued for change and opponents warned of potential effects.
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Duluth, Minn
Commission Forlu
Book agent sold wares to prisoners in jail
Mason City Iowa report says J M Bowen a book agent who faced auto speeding in police court served ten days in Minneapolis workhouse and sold prisoners 59 worth of books from a Motor Sales company machine including Scott Shakespeare and Stephenson sets within jail during confinement.
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Mason City
J. M. Bowen
Minneapolis
Motor Sales Company
Scott
Shakespeare
Stephenson
Taft Names Iowa Officials and Postmasters
President Taft during the congressional recess sent to the Senate reappointments and nominations from Iowa. Edgar E. Clark of Iowa is named to the Interstate Commerce Commission and S. A. Finger of Davenport is nominated for postmaster.
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Taft
Congress
Senate
Edgar E. Clark
Iowa
Interstate Commierce Commission
Finger
Davenport
Typhoid Epidemic Frightens Red Oak
Red Oak Iowa reports a typhoid outbreak stirring concern as the board of health tests city water sources for clues while awaiting results. Latest victims include Matt Hertshorn and Carl Cox, both gravely ill at home.
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Red Oak
Board of Health
Matt Hertshorn
Carl Cox
Cash Register N C R Officers Face Sherman Trial
Cincinnati December 32. A cross examination of Henry F. James a Detroit automobile salesman resumed as the trial of John H. Patterson and 29 N C R officers charged with Sherman anti trust violations continues in district court here.
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Cincinnati
Henry F. James
Detroit
John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Pyramid Pile Remedy Trial Package Offers Instant Relief
Ad promises permanent cure for piles with a free trial package mailed in a plain wrapper. It states many cases have been cured without further treatment and urges mailing a free coupon to obtain the remedy. It touts avoiding surgery and doctors with a call to ask for the specific product.
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Dee
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Two New Senators Sworn In Today
Washington reports the swearing in of Wm. P. Jackson of Maryland and Kirtland I. Perky of Idaho as new senators replacing the late Isador Rayner and Weldon B. Heyburn. Broussard of Louisiana presented credentials as representative elected to begin a 1915 term.
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Washington
Wm. P. Jackson
Maryland
Isador Rayner
Kirtland I. Perky
Idaho
Weldon B. Heyburn
Senate
Robert F. Broussard
Louisiana
Cabinet Place Offer Reported for James McCrea
Washington reports that James McCrea former president of the Pennsylvania Railroad may join President elect Wilson's cabinet. McCrea reportedly indicated willingness while Wilson's decision remains unsettled. The move unsettles some Democrats who hoped for different selections.
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Washington
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilson
McGrea
McCrea
Democratic Party
Balance in Cabinet Cited With McCrea as Key Pick
The article notes a well balanced cabinet representing both wings of the party and highlights Mr. McCrea as valuable for his business experience in solving major issues facing the Wilson administration. It suggests he could be postmaster general, with William McCombs possibly retaining a portfolio. It also mentions Brandeis as commerce secretary and McAdoo for war.
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McCrea
Wilson
William McCombs
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Mass
Commerce
William McAdoo
Answers Filed in Action for Damages
Separate answers have been filed by the defendants in the action for damages brought by Charles Thompson against Grant S Ward and the Illinois Central railroad company.
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Charles Thompson
Grant S. Ward
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Arrest at Illinois Central depot leads to liability dispute
Thompson was arrested last fall at the Illinois Central passenger depot by Mr. Ward, a special officer and deputy sheriff. Ward says he was qualified and used only necessary force. The railroad company denies liability in the action.
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Thompson
Illinois Central
Ward
Hotel meeting set tonight on Fourth Street
Men backing the Lamson hotel project plan a meeting tonight in the Waterloo club rooms near Pinkerton's grocery on Fourth Street west. Citizens interested in this proposed Water loo improvement are urged to attend and participate.
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Lamson
Waterloo Club
Pinkerton's
Fourth Street
West
Waterloo
Grand Jury In Session As Bennett Mail Fraud Case Moves Forward
The federal grand jury sits in Dubuque today and will hear evidence in the case against Dr. G J Bennett charged with using the mails for improper purposes before adjournment.
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Dubuque
G. J. Bennett
Statement of the Condition of the Iowa State Bank
Bank balance sheet totals show capital stock 50,000.06 dollars and deposits of 245,842.09 with various subcategories. Surplus fund stands at 46,000.00 and other profits after expenses equal 2,804.09, with unpaid dividends 1.50 and due clearing house 171.93.
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Alger Sey National Bank
United States
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