Taft Promises Downward Tariff Revision
President Taft asserts the Republican Party is committed to a downward revision of tariffs, promising the people a lower duty. A White House statement says he would veto any tariff bill not materially reducing specific duties, aligning with the Chicago platform and addressing tariff conferees and congress members.
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Divorce Case War Between Douglas and Wife Deepens
A lengthy divorce answer from Douglas to Mrs Exama Neal Douglas alleges extreme penury and cruel treatment, with letters from professors included. He calls his wife a spoiled child of wealthy parents and disputes the petition’s allegations while detailing their 1908 separation and life on Peachtree Road.
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Liquors hidden by the strikers incite riot at McKees Rock
Violence flares as strikers resist entry to homes search for leaders. A trooper drives a horse through a striker's front door and arrests a man, while women sympathizers clash with authorities. Reports speak of a shooting and escalating patrols as two hundred officers patrol the area. A strike committee seeks arbitration but company officials refuse. Continued on Page Two.
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Democrats Beat Republicans In Congressional Baseball Game
Washington July 16 Democrats in the house defeated Republicans 36 to 16 in a famous congressional baseball game at American League park. Uncle Joe Cannon could not rally the minority as Taft and Sherman observed from Chevy Chase. The tilt ended in a cloudburst after a long, exhausting seven innings with President Taft absent. Heflin of Alabama drew attention for his fielding as a comparison to Ty Cobb while the crowd, officials, and players all escaped the deluge by nightfall.
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Senate Conferees Near Agreement on Tariff Five Proposals
Washington July 16 Twenty four hours left for senate and house conferees to clinch tariff bill amid broad accord on most questions. Five items iron ore coal hides oil and lumber remain disputed as president demands sharp cuts or abolition. Senate gains on silk and wool schedules with new classification for wool tops and higher duties on costly silks. Wines and spirits taxes rise about nine million annually. Greece concerns curants rate adjusted after protest.
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Senator Clay Re Sworn In In Short Senate Session
Washington July 16 Special The senate met briefly to swear in Senator Clay for the third time. An executive session followed with the confirmation of W. R. Leakin as collector of the port at Savannah. Clay’s credentials from Georgia governor were presented by Senator Bass on escort to the vice president’s desk. The vice president congratulated Clay before the oath, a departure from usual practice.
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Kissing Show Across Street Draws Crowds At Lyric
Police charged Miss Marie Voigt and her mother with disorderly conduct after a street-side exhibition across from the Lyric theater drew crowds. A professor, identified as Broadnax, was fined $25. other alleged participants were released for lack of evidence.
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Treasury says Panama Canal bonds issued only as needed
Secretary MacVeagh stated the Treasury has ample bond resources including 45 million in unissued Panama bonds and 100 million in unissued 3 percent certificates. He said even if Congress authorizes 3 percent bonds to cover canal costs, they will be issued only as required and the tariff bill may not include new bond authorizations.
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Curtiss Flies 31 Minutes at Hempstead Plains
Glenn H. Curtiss piloted an aeroplane for 31 minutes at Hempstead Plains New York, claiming he could have stayed aloft indefinitely. The flight, second of two that day, followed a 12 minute earlier attempt hindered by fog. He praised his machine and predicted winning the next international prize at Rheims, France.
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Speedy Trial Sought in Sumter Murder Case
Petition addressed to Judge Gillette requesting special sessions of Sumter Superior Court to try Henry Glored who killed Captain Rae last week. Signers from Americus and surrounding areas press for a rapid convening if possible to ensure swift justice.
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Dethroned Persian Shah Abdicated as Regent Steps In
Mohammed Ali Shah of Persia was dethroned and the crown prince Sultan Ahmed Mirza proclaimed shah by the national assembly in Tehran. The former shah sought refuge at the Russian legation as guards ringed the building. Azad Al Mulk became war minister and Tehran governor as nationalist forces maintain a quiet capital amid post coup tensions.
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Tante
Weather Prophecy Showers Likely This Weekend in Georgia
Local showers expected Saturday and probably Sunday with light, variable winds. Temperature data shows low around 12, high around 50, mean near minus 6, with normal expectations. Rainfall and monthly deficit figures appear, though figures are partly garbled.
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