Gary Says Tariff Cuts Threaten Mills and Wages
Judge B H Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp tells House Ways and Means he would object to removing tariffs as it could crush independent mills and push wages down. He warns elimination might create a domestic monopoly and hurt profits unless protected by government controls.
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United States Steel Corporation
Washington
B. H. Gary
House
Ways and Means Committee
Steel Corporation
Gary
Charles M. Schwab
Steel
Schwab
Champ Clark
Missouri
Longboat to Race English Champion at Madison Square Garden
Indian runner Tom Longboat was matched to race Alfred Scrubb the English champion at Madison Square Garden on the night of January 8 or 9. Scrubb agreed to race the London Olympic Marathon distance of 26 miles 385 yards.
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New York
Tom Longoat
Dorando Pietri
Alfred Scrubb
Madison Square Garden
Scrubb
London
Woman Wanted in Pittsburg Chicago December 19
Mrs L Mac Dowell was arrested here at the request of Pittsburg police where she is wanted in connection with a $10,000 diamond robbery. Eddie Grant alias McDowell was arrested in Pittsburg after smashing a jewelry store window on December 3 and attempting to escape with diamonds valued at $10,000. The valuables were recovered and Grant was later sentenced to the penitentiary for burglary. His wife is wanted by police as an alleged accomplice.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
L. MacDowell
Eddie Grant
McDowell
Grant
Fleet Officers Banqueted in Colombo
In Colombo Ceylon the chamber of commerce and planters association hosted a banquet for officers of the United States Atlantic battleship fleet. Governor Sir Henry Edward Mc Callum praised the fleet for a warm welcome and said its presence would aid peace, while commending American crews ashore for their exemplary conduct.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Chamber of Commerce and Planters’ Association of Ceylon
Henry Edward McCallum
Fire Terms in Japan
The article describes Japan's long history with fires and a specialized vocabulary to describe incendiary and accidental blazes. It outlines terms for fires from one’s house, fires from a neighboring floor, shared fires, fires winding down, the flame itself, and even a brazier and a fire fighting approach. It notes a post fire condolence visit as part of fire culture.
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Japan
Chinese doctor fined with wheat in punishment
A Chinese doctor ordered to pay ten loads of wheat for causing a patient's death meets a man who asks for medical help. He agrees to come soon but suggests the man clean out his barn in the meantime, illustrating old moralistic humor.
Count's Wife Sent to American Jail
Mrs A L Rogers an American wife of Count Brockenheims von Lowenheim was convicted of stealing six silver forks and sentenced to 90 days in jail in default of a $50 fine. She testified about European and Russian connections and said her life in Europe is past.
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Washington
Brockenheims von Lowenheim
A. L. Rogers
Ralph L. Calt
Rogers
Dallas
Tex
Laurel
Russia
Europe
Foreign trade in 1898 shows lower import prices and higher export prices
Washington reports in a preliminary bulletin from the Bureau of Statistics that 1898 featured generally lower import prices and higher export prices. The downturn hits manufacturers materials and foods, with raw and partly manufactured materials priced far below the previous year and toward year end lower than at the start.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
United States
Bureau of Staistics
President of Council Arrested in Boston Corruption Probe
Leo F. McCullough, president of Boston's common council, surrendered to police on charges of perjury and conspiring to defraud the city out of 200 dollars. Bail set at 2500 dollars. This arrest follows an investigation by the finance commission into alleged purchase of Massachusetts law reports for the council president.
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Boston
Leo F. McCullough
Common Council of
James T. Cassidy
Finance Commission
Massachusetts
Advocates Union of European Nations Gains French Backing
Sir Max Waechter touring Europe to promote a United States of Europe with King Edward as first president. He says memorandum circulated to European sovereigns argues federation could avert a European war, though realization is unlikely.
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Paris
Max Waechter
Europe
United States of Europe
M. Pinchon
Max
King Edward
London
North America
Sir Max
Coin Sticks To Wood After Rubbing And Pressing
A coin rubbed on wood and then pressed tightly sticks to the surface. The air between the two is driven out, and atmospheric pressure holds the coin in place.
Train Schedule From Winchester and Connections
The notice lists passenger trains from Winchester with O. & O. East and C. & O. West lines, including No. 23 daily at 8:42 a.m., No. 24 at 9:25 p.m., No. 27 daily ex Sunday at 6:22 a.m., No. 25 at 2:50 p.m., and No. 31 daily. L. & E. East and West routes show No. 84 at 4:48 a.m., No. 9 at 6:27 p.m., No. 10 at 7:13 a.m., and other daily or ex-Sunday services with various times.
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Seeesees
N. Norru Bomp
E. East Bownp
Hesse Ties
L. & E. West Bounp
Lexington
Winchester
Vere Ee
L. & E. Junction
Clay City
Stanton
Campton Junction
Natural Bridge
Athol
Beattyville
Campton
Daily train connections excluding Sunday listed
I and E Junction connects with the Co and O for Mt Sterling. Campton Junction links with Mountain Central for Campton and passenger service. Beattyville Junction connects with L and A for Beattyville. O K Junction connects with OG and K for Cannel City and nearby stations. W A M'Dowell and Chas Scott sign as general manager and agent.
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I. & E. Junction
Mt. Sterling
Campton Junction
Th Mountain Central Ry
Campton, Ry
Beattyville Junction
L. & A. Railway
Beattyville
OG. & K Railway
Cannel City
Way
FATAL KO ENDS AMATEUR BOXING BOUT IN PHILADELPHIA
James Curren 18 dies after a second round knockout by Benjamin Barnet 17 at the Broadway Athletic Club Curren supported his widowed mother and boxed as Mickey Haney Police seize Curren’s seconds Bert Drace and John Haggerty while Barnet’s seconds flee The Ohio river hits packet stage at Pittsburg as the H K Bedford sails toward Pittsburgh port
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Philadelphia
James Curren
Benjamin Barnet
Broadway Athletic Club
Curren
Mickey Haney
Barnet
Fred Stewart
Bert Drace
John Haggerty
Barnet Fied
Just Suited Her
A tramp pleads to a housekeeper who offers care and a dog named Tiger as a possible guardian in a brief and cautionary domestic scene. The tone hints at harsh loneliness and unexpected kindness within a tense sheltering moment.
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Tiger
Getting His Own Back
A brief quip from London Answers about a humorous household dispute. Mrs Talkmore notes a giraffe’s long tongue while Mr Talkmore growls after a prior curtain lecture. The exchange suggests playful family banter and social commentary.
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Mrs. Talkmore
Mr. Talkmore
London
Noting Others Thoughts Can Be Unnerving
An Atchison Globe opinion remark encourages restraint and empathy noting the discomfort in assuming others' thoughts. It urges readers to consider boundaries and empathy in social conduct.
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Union OF European Nations
C. & O. Wrest
Exington & Eastern R’y CO
W. A. M’dowell
Gen
Mgr Chas. Scott
Kentucky
Ily
Chico
Ohio River
H. K. Bedford
Parkersburg
THE
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