Western Senators Say They Have Been Fooled in Leather Talks
Western senators warn the conference report on hide and leather is unfair to states with protected hides and fear the consumer was misled. They demand adjustments to extend reductions to calfskin products such as boots, shoes, and harness, and urge a safe margin for passage.
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Toronto council amends charter on electing city officials
Toronto city council adopted an amendment to the charter to elect the general manager of waterworks city electrician building inspector city warden clerk of the council city marshal city comptroller and recorder by popular vote in the same method as other officials. Passed without opposition. Dr Longino elected to fill Dr Steiner’s vacancy on the board of health. The meeting approved bids and allocations including funds for street work faith school retaining wall and Labor Day. A convention in Toronto was proposed for Mayor Maddox and colleagues to attend.
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Missouri Pacific to Be Consolidated
New York August 2 a special meeting of Missouri Pacific stock holders on August 7 will vote on consolidating about twenty one companies forming the Missouri Pacific system. A new Missouri Pacific Railway Company would own the properties with $240 million in stock. A blank mortgage of $10 million and more would cover all properties. About $90 million of bonds would be reserved for refunding. the rest would fund new capital. Bankers syndicate has indicated willingness to underwrite $86 million of the new bonds.
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Forest Firefighting Across Bourne and Nearby Areas
North Falmouth and nearby towns battled forest fires this afternoon with around two hundred men aiding efforts. Damage extended from the Bourne area to nearby regions, including fires last Saturday and Sunday. A separate blaze near Mattapoisett was also reported. Estimated losses run to eight thousand dollars.
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Bitter fight begins as tariff report read in Senate
Washington August 2 The Senate dragged through nearly seven hours of reading the conference report on the tariff bill amid numerous conferences and sharp exchanges. Senator Daniel charged fraud and lynch law tactics in excluding democratic conferees while Aldrich apologized and defended the committee's conduct in signing the report. Continues on page three.
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President Taft Sees Wright Break Air Record at Fort Myer
President Taft witnessed Orville Wright set a new aeroplane record at Fort Myer Virginia by completing a straightaway and return flight of miles in 114 minutes 42 seconds with Lieutenant Foulois aboard, earning a $35000 government prize. The event drew thousands of officers and notables, including Aldrich and Payne, in Wright’s tent as the president called the flight the most remarkable sight.
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Council Amends Liquor Section in Fulton County Recorders Power
Recorder Nasty Broyles now may sentence violators to stockade or fine. Section 1537 of the city code, amended by the council, expands the recorder’s authority and aims to resolve habeas corpus disputes. Judge Pendleton previously held the code limited to fines or 30 days, not hard labor, prompting re-arraignment of Mille Thompson to 30 days in city prison.
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Will of Mrs Mary P Snow Leaves Dogs and Husband
In Hartford Connecticut August 2 By the will of Mary P Snow a spinster left her two small imported dogs to Mrs Shioyw and provided $92,000 to her husband from an estate valued at $819,000. The bequests reflect a division favoring the dogs and the husband as the will directs.
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Aces Clash for Two Days in Alabama
Reports from Farill Alabama describe two days of tense racial clashes after a white storekeeper ordered out a Black man. A mob attacked Harper Wright and others, a lynching attempt followed the shooting of Garvin Perkins, and posses hunted the mob through woods while Black residents faced pressure and refusals to work.
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Receivers Halt Plan to Build Atlanta Birmingham Line
Receivers and attorney Rosser report Birmingham road progress blocked by a new Alabama law prohibiting condemnation of curtilage property. Judge Pardee had authorized certificates and eminent domain, but the right of way cannot be secured without property sales. The standstill stops further purchases as agents assess options before resuming steps toward a connected Birmingham extension.
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Grave clash in Gadaden sparks uneasy arrests and strife
Fragmentary note describes a violent incident involving a person named Herpet Wright attacked by a group linked to two ceridug clapt. Poe and Perkins. A dog is mentioned among four wrung leaders. The passage notes apprehension and arrests, with unclear details and names.
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Senate Fight Over McLendon Removal Continues
A senate bid to enter the Friday journal recounts Senator Callaway's vote to remove Railroad Commissioner McLendon over bond deals, not charges by ex Governor Smith. Perry blocked an afternoon session move, leaving the question unfinished. Continued on Page Nine.
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Weather Prophecy Showers Tuesday and Wednesday
Georgia local showers are forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate variable winds.
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