Senate Action On Tariff Bill Prompts Major Debate
Washington July 7. Senate adjourned amid plans to vote on the tariff bill at 4 pm with expectations that Republicans will unite in support and Democrats largely oppose. The finance committee’s provisions on income and corporation taxes dominate discussion as amendments are debated and a customs court provision draws focus. Senator La Follette signals possible holdup to seek amendments, while other senators push to retain or modify the tobacco tax and related measures.
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Colombian Army Coup Produces Barranquilla Takeover
A segment of the army seized Barranquilla and freed prisoners, proclaiming Gonzales Valencia president while General Holguin denounced the revolt. Reinforcements moved toward Barranquilla as martial law spread to parts of the country. Valencia disavowed the action and urged peace as Congress nears July 20.
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Clark Still Heads Christian Endeavor
St Paul July 7 Preliminary to the twenty fourth biennial International Christian Endeavor convention the annual meeting of the body was held today. The trustees reelected President Francis E Clark and other officers and trustees whose terms had expired. Other officers elected General Secretary William Shaw treasurer N N Lathrop editorial secretary Amos R Welle publication manager George B Graff Superintendent of Patriotic League George W Coleman Superintendent of Builders Union Rev R P Anderson reported a site purchased for the new national home in Boston which will cost about 150000. He said that of this amount 50000 in cash is in hand.
Murdered at Supper in Meridian Planter Slain
July 7 Meridian Mississippi report states Collins Williams a wealthy planter was assassinated at his supper table with bullets. The article also notes Senate conference representation for the tariff bill eight members five Republicans three Democrats chosen by seniority and lists likely names including Aldrich Burrows Penrose Hale Cullen for Republicans and Daniel Money Bailey for Democrats. It mentions Speaker Cannon’s expected picks Payne Darell McCall Hill Boutell Clark and Underwood Griggs and a Senate vote rejecting a Bailey income tax amendment detailed with a 28 to 47 result. The piece closes with news of Clapp’s corp oration tax provision and a near final floor plan for tariff passage tomorrow.
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Floods Maroon 300 Persons in Missouri Kansas Rescue Workers Struggle
Unprecedented rains and mountain snowmelt flood Missouri and Kansas as Train No. 5 derails near Pomona. One child drowns. two injured, including Laura St Clair and Nannie St Clair. Relief efforts race to evacuate 300 marooned passengers from sinking coaches while farmers and boats aid rescues. Continued on Page Two.
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Books Hurled in Rome Chamber Over Subvention Bill
A fight broke out in the Rome chamber of deputies during debate on a government subvention for the Italian Lloyd Steamship Co. Inkstands and books flew as Signor Catlaini attacked Signor Schatzer, minister of posts and telegraphs, over remarks about a former minister. The session was suspended amid cheers for Catlaini and sympathy for Schatzer from opponents.
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Epworth League Meets in Convention Amid Flags
Delegates to the eighth international Epworth League convention gathered on the Seattle armory floor with U S and Great Britain flags displayed. Addresses of welcome and responses opened the event, but no business session was held as eastern delegates were delayed by floods.
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Riot and death at Nova Scotia mine strike read riot act
Glace Bay era July 7 riot scenes at the Dominion Coal Company mines of No. 2 and No. 3. General Manager Duggan injured, dozen arrests, riot act read, crowds clash with workers, women and children attack laborers. two mine sites under strife, 2000 strikers rounded up, Mayor declined troop call.
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Endowment planned for aged deacons in Chicago
July plans show a $500000 endowment for aged deacons associated with the Methodist Assembly to be established in Chicago. Norman W. Harris, a Chicago banker, has given the first $100000 toward the fund, but release to the men did not occur. Local authorities in Glace Bay and Cape Breton, along with special constables, seek protection as Halifax troops stand by. Collieries 2, 3, 6 and the Hub-mine remained idle.
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National incorporations urged to govern interstate business
Kentucky note on George W. Wickersham urging Congress to enact a national law creating corporations to handle interstate commerce. He outlined state regulation of foreign firms, warned against ownership thresholds, and cited constitutional definitions of commerce as practical. He linked national incorporation to economic conditions and tort tax.
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Weather Prophecy Showers In Georgia This Week
Local forecast calls for showers Thursday and Friday across Georgia with light variable winds.
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