Attempt to hurry money bill fails in Senate committee
Samuel Untermyer clashes with opponents over bank currency bill as Shafroth seeks to close hearings. Debate centers on definitions of commercial paper and potential effects on stock exchanges and country banks.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Samuel Untermeyer
Pujo Money Trust Committee
Shafroth
Colorado
Reed
Missouri
Bristow
Kansas
Meeks
Massachusetts
Untermyer
Stock Exchange
New York
Life Prisoner Seeks Pardon in Indiana
In Indianapolis the State Board of Pardons opened a quarterly session with the pardon petition of Fred Wilson Jr. for the Bethlehem murder under review. Wilson and his father were accused, the elder taking blame, but credibility questions and Clark county relatives doubt the bid. The outcome hinges on a cautious, uncertain vote.
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Indianapolis
Ind
State Board of Pardons
Fred Wilson, Jr
William E. Bower
Bethelehem
Bower
Fred Wilson
Royal Children of Spain Deaf Mutes Reported
Relatives of the Queen of Spain are shocked by reports that the queen's second daughter may be totally deaf and unable to speak. Royal physicians' pessimistic outlooks have unsettled the queen, who seeks prayers in Madrid for her children.
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Manchester
England
Spain
Manchester Guardian
Madrid
Young cattleman shot near Hurley in accidental discharge
Ross Harp, a Plainview cattleman, was seriously wounded by an accidental rifle discharge while in a car with Cline Shepard Ernest Matlock and another man six miles past Hurley. Matlock was rabbit hunting with a 25-20 Winchester. the bullet struck Harp in the chest as the car swerved. He was transported to Hurley and Plainview, with relatives and doctors at his bedside. early reports say he had a good night and there is a possibility of recovery.
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Plainview
Tex
Ross Harp
Hurley
Cline Shepard
Ernest Matlock
Pary
Shepard
Matlock
Harp
Woman Testifies in Birby Trial in Los Angeles
Emma J. Goodman alias Josie Rosenberg testified against her will in the Geo. H. Bixby trial. Judge Bledsoe rebuked her for evasive replies, she remained defiant, and she named Bixby as the man she knew and who she introduced to Cleo Barker. Prosecution rests after her testimony.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Emma J. Goodman
Josie Rosenberg
the Jonquil
Geo. H. Bixby
Bledsoe
Bixby
Cleo Barker
Financial boycott rumors target Turkish loans in Vienna
In Vienna on September 22 rumors grow that powers will impose a financial boycott on Turkey. The plan would affect only ordinary Turkish loans on the bourses as governments cannot stop private lending to the Ottoman government. Financial circles note higher interest could offset added risk, with a collective note to Turkey if decided.
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Vienna
Austria
Turkey
Montana Fair Opens With Notable Forestry Exhibit
Helena Montana September 22 The annual Montana Fair opened today showcasing the state natural resources and wealth with a Federal forestry exhibit drawing large crowds. The fair runs all week featuring racing and other entertainment.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
San Jacinto Heights Cottage Fire Destroys Home
A fire at six o'clock yesterday afternoon destroyed a cottage in San Jacinto Heights occupied by W. Hobson, who had recently moved from Miami. The building and contents owned by T. W. Brazelton were valued at about 1250 dollars, partly insured. The adjacent home caught fire but was saved by chemicals the department had on hand. Fire Chief H. B. Jones warned that poor crossings between Amarillo and San Jacinto Heights prevent the response of fire autos, risking larger damage.
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San Jacinto Heights
W. Hobson
Miami
T. W. Brazelton
San Jacinto
H. B. Jones
Amarillo
Canada Trades Congress Meets in Montreal
Special to The News reports the 29th gathering of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada opening in Montreal with a record attendance. Delegates from 44 trades and labor groups, from Victoria to Sydney, discuss legislation, wages, aging pensions, elections acts, and militia issues affecting labor. The Brandon council pushes a stance against militia membership within unions.
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Montreal
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
Labor Organizations of Canada
Federation of Labor
United States
Trades Union Congress
Great Britian
Capac
Ps Dent
James C. Watters
Dominion
Dominion Parliamnt
Brandon
Manut
Trade and Labor Council
Congress
Acizeshrdl
Victoria
B. C
Sydney
Cape Breton
Trades and Labor Congress
Canada
Commercial Executive Conference Opens in Omaha
Several hundred leaders of commercial organizations gather at the Central Association of Commerce Executives annual conference in Omaha Nebraska. The three day program includes expert talks on commercial life and trade relations. Delegates will visit Sioux City after the sessions.
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Omaha
Neb
Commerro
Central Association of Commerce
Sioux
Sioux Commercial Club
Impeachment Trial Vote Splits Governor's Fate
The state high Court judge trial on governor William Soler contemplates impeachment grounds. A 51 to 1 vote blocks the governor's attorneys from striking down proceedings, upholding constitutional impeachment steps as the session ends after speeches from opposing counsel.
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Ts Enders
Assembly Wy & Ps
Pearson Offigia Comes With Many Pron Ren Capitalists
Plainview Texas reporters note the Pearson syndicate led by North and others inspects development on 60 000 acres bought last year for 1 5 million in adjacent lands. They plan 350 more irrigation wells, 50 already sunk, with 1500 2500 gpm capacity, and set 700 acres in orchards while putting 60 000 acres into alfalfa. Lands to be offered to settlers in 40 80 120 160 acre tracts with ready improvements and culled rock-farm plots for immediate work.
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Plainview
Tos
H. Dy
Avi
Veneta Elon
San Antonio
Pearson Syndicate
Rock Farm
Master Horeshoers Meet in Indianapolis for Weeklong Session
Indianapolis hosts a large gathering of the Master Horeshoers Protective Association for a weeklong session. Local members have organized extensive preparations to entertain attendees along with their wives and daughters.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Photo of Austrian Girl Anna Aumuller Tells of Priest Hans Schmidt Arrest
The photograph shows Anna Aumuller, victim of priest Hans Schmidt, who killed her and disposed of her body in the Hudson River. The Austrian, who arrived in the United States two years earlier, was praised for intelligence and looks while working as a servant.
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Anna Aumuller
Hans Schmidt
Hudson River
Train bombing near Saltillo kills fifty in Mexico
Fifty passengers die when rebels dynamite a Mexican Central Railway train sixty miles south of Saltillo. The attack also loots the train as Federal soldiers and ten second-class passengers die. one American aboard is robbed but unharmed.
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Uy Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Rebela
Mexican Central Railway
Saltillo
Mexico
Nuevo Laredo
Plainview Business Men Launch 6000 Fund for Chamber
Plainview Texas September 2 In a bold move Plainview business men subscribe 6000 to aid the local Chamber of Commerce the fund is built from monthly payments as low as 1 and up to 15 000 total J C Anderson heads the reorganized chamber seeking an experienced commercial secretary to devote full time to the work.
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Plainvipfw
Tex
Plainview
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Anderson
Weather Snapshot Across Texas and Nearby Areas
Dallas shows windy and clear with 85 degrees while Shreveport is 76 and clear. Waco reports 83 clear, Denison pleasant, Hugo warm, Durant and Green Isle cool and clear. Paris Brownwood Texarkana and Oklahoma City all clear or calm with cool to pleasant conditions. New Orleans is clear and cool.
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Dallas
Clar
Ogee
Shreveport
Waco
Denison
Hugo
Ballincer
Durant
Okla
Green Isle
Paris
Brownwood
Texarkana
Oklahoma City
New Orleans
Convicts Fight Fire At Prison In Portland
Thirty two county prisoners at Kelly Butte formed a bucket brigade under Sheriff Ward to fight a blaze destroying the wooden stockade after a boiler explosion. Engineer Charles K E Batcher was blown from the engine room and became a human torch before leaping into a water tank and suffering severe burns that may be fatal. The prisoners offered no resistance to the fire.
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Fly Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Kelly Butte
Sheriff Ward
Charles KE. Batcher
Wandering Child Found Near Home After Overnight Search
A three year old child of Frank Raser, 15 miles west of Mu tami, wandered away at 3 PM and was found at 7:30 AM in a canyon two and a half miles from home. Over two hundred people joined the search, with the child unharmed and little concerned by the ordeal.
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Mutami
Tex
Frank Raser
Gaynor Buried After Large Funeral in New York
William J Gaynor late mayor of New York was buried at Greenwood Cemetery after an unparalled service in his honor A cortege of about a million people viewed the procession from City Hall to Trinity Church where public services were held.
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Associated N'rews
New York
William J. Gaynor
Greenwood Cemetery
Trinity Church
Weather outlook Tue with rain and cooler temperatures
Forecast calls for雨 and a drop in temperature Tuesday with highs around 64 and a cooler afternoon. Overnight lows near 48.
International Congress on Alcoholism Opens in Milan
Delegates from numerous nations gather in Milan for the International Congress on Alcoholism. The United States is represented by eleven delegates, five of whom were appointed by the U.S. government, as opening exercises begin and sessions run through the week.
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Milan
Italy
Bet
Ameri@ca
United States
Eastern Star Holds Prenatal Assembly Opens in Chicago
The fourteenth triennial assembly of the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star opened today at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Chicago and will remain in session through Thursday. Located in CIMCAGO, IL.
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Cimcago
General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Western Star
Weather Outlook for West Texas and Southeast Region
West Texas and local areas expect rains and cooler temperatures Tuesday. North and west portions may see showers tonight with southeast portions unsettled Wednesday and possible local rain.
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Washington, D. C
West Texas
Weat
Por
Colquitts Depart for Houston Panama Trip
Mel Colquitt and Miss Mary Colquitt left Austin for Houston to join other party members headed to Panama. The tour group will sail from New Orleans after leaving Houston this evening.
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Austin
Tex
Colquitt
Mel Colquitt
Mary Colquitt
Houston
Panama
New Orleans
Thaw Hearing Set in New Hampshire Senate Chamber
On the eve of a decision whether Harry K. Thaw returns to Matteawan a feeble health Thaw meets with his mother and brother Joseph in Concord New Hampshire The hearing opens at 11 o clock in the Senate chamber of the State House with Mrs Thaw expressing support to keep him out of an asylum.
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Senate
New Hampshire State House
Concord
N. H
Harry Kk. Thaw
Matteawan
Joseph
Harry
Pennsylvania
Montreal
Thaw
Home Education Congress Opens in Philadelphia
Several hundred delegates from the United States Canada and foreign countries attended the opening session of an international home education congress in Philadelphia on September 22. The meeting focuses on training men and women for vocational activities with Albanian delegates proposing ideas to promote agricultural prosperity.
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Philadelphia
United States
Canada
France
Germany
Irelland
Belgium
International Wlenecess
FMI Aden Ee
Witheim
American Meat Packers Association Opens Convention in Chicago
The Chicago convention of the American Meat Packers Association opens at Hotel Sherman for three days. A standout event is the English hunt dinner modeled on lavish English hunt banquets, reflecting the hunting culture of English estates.
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Chicago
American Meat Packers’ Association
Hotel Sherman
England
Foreign Tariff Fear Spurs Action in Washington
Delegates fear foreign penalties as the PayneAldrich tariff ends and a new law takes effect. The administration plans a joint resolution to preserve relations until Wilson can seal new trade agreements. State Department warns Taft era duties may collapse and trigger higher tariffs on exports.
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Washington, D. C
Une
Wilson
Simcos
State Department
Taft
United States
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