End of First Sixty-Second Congress With Vetoes and Cheerful Farewells
Washington observers note the first session of the Sixty-second Congress ended amid high spirits as President Taft vetoed the cotton tariff revision. Democratic and Republican members exchanged congratulations and farewells while Vice President Sherman and Speaker Clark greeted allies. The veto moves to the Ways and Means Committee and the tariff issue to be revisited in December.
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Tramps Assault Two Near Logan Hospitalized
Two men were attacked near Logan and severely injured, taken to Hozeman Hospital for treatment. Police investigated and are seeking witnesses to the incident.
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Two Brutal Crimes Wound Men Near Logan
In Bozeman Aug 22 two robberies near Logan leave Harry Kelly and farm hand Joe Williams badly injured. Kelly fought back then was slashed in the throat and beaten. Williams was beaten after being ordered from a moving freight car. Both victims are in Deaconess Hospital with serious injuries but expected to recover. A tramp is detained by the sheriff in Three Forks as investigators pursue both cases.
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Greatest accomplishment of Spanish-American War cited
Oklahoma City speakers at the United Spanish War Veterans reunion praised the obliteration of the last faint truce of the Mason and Dixon line. The encampment vote narrowed to Tampa Florida and Atlantic City New Jersey.
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Moose elects Arthur P Jones as supreme dictator
Detroit August 22 Supreme Secretary Gardner announced ballots counted secure the election of Arthur P Jones of Indianapolis as supreme dictator for the Loyal Order of Moose. The full list of new officers will be released tomorrow.
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Indianapolis
Mill hand freed after 20 years sails to Hungary
Andrew Toth formerly imprisoned for a murder he did not commit sailed for Hungary. Andrew Carnegie awarded him a life pension of 40 dollars a month.
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Andrew Toth
Pittsburg
Hungary
Andrew Carnegie
Couple Frozen to Death On Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs reports that Ivy Skinner and his wife of Dallas Texas were found frozen to death near the summit of Pike's Peak after a trek from the Halfway House. They were last seen four o clock last evening and a severe storm with high winds followed.
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Views of what has been accomplished in the extra session
Republican Leader Mann of the House issued a partisan view stating the extra session strengthened the president and weakened democracy. He criticized Democrats for delaying constitutional reforms, obstructing statehood for Arizona, opposing primary election expense publicity, and mishandling tariff and conservation measures while praising the Canada reciprocity wood pulp provision as the session’s sole success.
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Clark and Mann in Last Hours Speak of Victories Won
A heated exchange marks the closing of a special session with Champ Clark claiming Democratic victories and urging relief from taxation, while Republican Leader Mann argues the session bungled legislation and strengthened the president, weakening the party.
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President Strengthened By Special Session Paragraph
The text argues that attempts to undermine the President failed, leaving the President stronger and the Democrats weaker. It frames the special session as a political miscalculation that backfired on opponents and did not alter overall national direction.
Seattle Citizens Ignore Railway Injunction
Fifteen Rainier valley residents defied a temporary injunction from Judge Hanford by protesting transfers and refusing a second fare on the Seattle, Renton and Southern railway. The halted streetcars led to 14 crew arrests and the mayor’s order for action to aid valley residents. The injunction barred patrons and the city from interfering with the car line.
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Dilling
Scott Calhoun
Fitzgerald Calls Extra Session Costliest Yet
Chairman Fitzgerald of the house appropriations committee said the extra session appropriations totaled 801,052 dollars. He noted the session was the longest in duration and implied the cost was extraordinary for Congress.
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Frost Touches Several North Dakota and Saskatchewan Towns
The first frost of the season hit last night near Williston and Bismarck in North Dakota and also in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The frost was not heavy enough to damage crops or preparations.
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Dem Speaker Clark Hails Democratic Record After First Session
Washington August 22 Champ Clark speaker of the house reviews the first session of the sixty second congress praising the democrats for keeping promises and passing constructive legislation he notes insurgent republicans and democrats allied with them helped override vetoes by four cabinet officers Wickersham Hitchcock Stimson and Nagel and argues that the party set a good example for democrats everywhere and reduced taxes as far as possible.
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Two Men Charged With Grand Larceny At Armstead
Special Dispatch reports John Ryan and Frank Redding were charged by County Attorney Henry Rodgers with grand larceny. On August 1 at Armstead they allegedly knocked a pocketbook from J. W. Chism at the depot, taking $230 and a check. The wallet was recovered but part of the money was missing after arrests.
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East Mail Time Made By Atwood
A brief note says East mail time was set by Atwood to be completed within a day.
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Atwood
Atwood Flies From St Louis Toward New York in Daylight
Harry N. Atwood landed in Fort Plain New York after a 2 hour 10 minute flight from Belle Tele near Syracuse as part of a 9 day record attempt. He traveled 95 miles closer to New York and 1 066 miles from his starting point with 200 miles remaining to his alighting point. He stated he flew mostly with hands in pockets and even read a time table while gliding. He hopes to reach New York possibly tomorrow or Thursday finishing within view of the public before dark.
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St. Louis
New York
Harry N. Atwood
Belle Tele
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Atwood
Mohawk Valley
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Europe
New York City
New York Central
Oneida
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Railway Labor Disputes Prompt Government Commission
London August 22 A government commission appointed to investigate railway conditions and settle local issues on the Midland and Northeastern railways. Sir David Harret chairs with members from railways and labor. Commission to report within six weeks. Parliament adjourns to October amid heated exchanges over troops in strike areas.
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Northeastern
David Harret
Ireland
Thomas B. Ellis
Charles G. Bealeford
Arthur Henderson
John Burnett
Veterans oppose army canteen and push for home in Washington
Oklahoma City August 22 The United Spanish War Veterans at their encampment opposed re establishing the army canteen and adopted resolutions for a veteran soldiers home at Fort Walla Walla Washington Another resolution calls for retirement of regular army soldiers after 25 years of service.
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Wash
Governor Dix Praises Veterans and Lincoln Grant Bond
Rochester Aug. 22 Governor Dix addressed Grand Army of the Republic veterans praising their sacrifice and heroism. He extols Lincoln and Grant for magnanimity, notes women’s loyal support, and urges that the American idea shines through civilization for unmatched war and peace. He says future millions will bless the survivors.
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