Tariff revision cleared by House advances to Senate
In Washington on August 14 the House passed the conference report on the wool tariff revision bill by 206 to 90, no Democrat defecting, sending it to the Senate where it awaits passage. The measure imposes a 29 percent ad valorem duty on raw wools with lower rates on woolen goods, while other tariff bills are set aside to win White House veto support.
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Democratic Leader Underwood Hints On Adjournment Timing
House Democratic Leader Underwood said final adjournment likely next week unless the Senate stays to act on the cotton bill. The measure would cut cotton duties by about 21 percent and was debated without a decision.
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Preparation for New Front Sale At Reduced Prices
A store announces a broad clearance of all garments including summer waists muslin and silk dresses. Prices are sharply cut across categories with many items marked down to under ten dollars and suits heavily discounted to clear stock. The shop thanks the public for aid in moving stock.
Bishop Anderson Dedicates the Camp Boston Field
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union regiment camp at Castle Island was dedicated by Bishop Joseph D. Anderson who named the site Camp Boston. The ceremony drew thousands as clergy and soldiers participated, with remarks on temperance and organized effort.
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Castle Island Bridge
William F. Murphy
Walter Collins
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Astor and Force Shun Reporters After New Port Return
Col John Jacob Astor his fiancee Miss Madeleine Force her mother and her sister Katherine return from Newport and encounter a swarm of reporters at the New York Yacht Club landing. Astor sticks to his standard reply while Miss Force proposes directing questions to his secretary Mr Dobbins. The Noma yacht arrives as media camps at the dock.
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Trinity Rector Opposes Divorcee Marriage in Newport
Newport August 14 The Rev Stanley C Hughes rector of Trinity Church says he has no opinion on the Astor force marriage but a church canon forbids remarriage of divorced persons with one exception He adds no loyal clergyman will solemnize such marriages and calls divorce a social evil degrading the home and harming society in endorsing the sacred nature of marriage.
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Senate tariff clash overshadows convention platform talk
The Senate considers a wool bill and a free list proposal after the House passed the wool measure amid fast debate. Senator Cummins urged lower iron and steel duties, warning the next campaign would pivot on protection versus free trade for farmers, while Senator Dixon doubted any future tariff law could satisfy all regions.
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Montana
Cured Baby Boy of Eczema Promoted by Resinol
Mrs. F. Cox of Chicago credits Resinol Ointment and Soap with curing her baby boy’s severe eczema after other remedies failed. The ad claims the first application relieves itching and irritation and stops pain from burns. Resinol products are sold at drug stores.
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Cremation set for actor Jameson Lee Finney in London
The body of American actor Jameson Lee Finney, who died in the Carlton Hotel fire last Wednesday, was cremated at Golders Green crematorium after a simple service. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. William Faversham and Miss Ada Dwyer.
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Swanson Sold to Lynn from Bridgeport
Bridgeport manager McCann announced the sale of pitcher Ivor Swanson to the Lynn New England League team. The price was not disclosed. Swanson had been purchased from Hartford about the middle of last season.
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Shampoo Promises Lustrous Hair with Canthrox Cure
Mrs May Martyn writes in the San Francisco Gazette about scalp and hair care. She claims many troubles come from ordinary soaps and that two or three canthrox shampoos restore hair to brilliance and silkiness, plus natural color. Dissolve a teaspoonful in hot water, apply, massage, and rinse for quick drying and easy styling.
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San Francisco Gazette
Togo Urges Peace and Good Will in New York Reception
In New York on August 14 Admiral Count Togo proclaimed that the United States and Japan should remain peaceful neighbors. The luncheon by the Japan Society and Peace Society drew applause as Togo praised harmony.Speeches by Major Gaynor Rear Admiral Leutze General Grant and others followed. Afterward Togo laid a wreath at Grant's tomb and visited the grave sites.
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Peaceful Law of the East Honor at Japan Society Event
Heihachiro Togo explains his name meaning peaceful east as he attends a dinner with hundreds of attendees from American and Japanese backgrounds. He notes the Japan Society and Peace Society hosted a function, reflecting on the Japan United States relationship.
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May Build Canadian Navy at St. John
St John New Brunswick August 17 The City Council will hold a conference Wednesday with representatives of a British shipbuilding firm expected to receive the warship contract The meeting will discuss a financial offer potentially reaching half a million dollars involving both city and province The firm is understood to favor St John as the yard location
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N. P. Sanborn of Marblehead Dies at 86
Marblehead resident Nathan P. Sanborn longtime architect and builder, president of Marblehead Savings Bank, founder and president of Marblehead Historical Society, dies at 86 after a long local career. He leaves one son.
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North Shore
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Coopers Town Defeats Bryn Mawr In Close Watch Hill Polo
In Narragansett Pier Rhode Island on August 14 Coopers Town beat Bryn Mawr by three quarters of a goal with a score of 4 3 4 to 4 in a closely contested polo match for the Watch Hill cups both teams evenly handicapped and the game hard fought throughout.
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