Taft Explains Tariff Views in White House Meeting
President Taft laid out a flexible tariff stance after a delegation of Republican lawmakers pressed for free raw materials. He tied any revision to evidence of need, reaffirming downward tariff revision as party and national duty while preserving protective principles.
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Romantic death ends baron’s romance with Chicago girl
Chicago reports Baron Oskar Rothschild youngest son of Vienna’s Rothschilds killed himself in Vienna after his rich relatives refused permission to wed Olga Menn daughter of Rudolph Menn the German Hospital physician in Chicago. The couple had quickly become engaged and traveled between San Francisco Chicago and Vienna as family opposition grew.
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Universalist Church to Build Elm Street Apartments
The Universalist church approves a brick three story over a basement apartment house on church land fronting Elm Street costing about 15000 dollars. It will provide three and four room flats with steam heat hot water and owner furnished light. Additional similar buildings by George W Jackman and Dr Thomas F Martin are planned nearby to revitalize the neighborhood.
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Weber Day on Steeplechase Island Promises Big Festivities
Robert Weber plans Weber Day at Steeplechase Island next Friday featuring Wheeler & Wilson band 25 pieces vaudeville in the main pavilion and continuous programs of water sports foot races and other events. Admission tickets grant prizes for correct numbers. watermelons cake walks and a prize waltz are on the schedule plus free vaudeville. Local attractions include the Schweinsgeige artist Prof Schaufelmeyer and a large out of town turnout is anticipated.
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Joseph Weiler
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Bridgeport
July wheat on toboggan today
The July wheat market opened lower but recovered slightly as selling by James A. Patten paused. He shifted focus to December wheat, buying large quantities while early offerings were absorbed.
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United Press
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James A. Patten
Slive Base Ball Tips and Team Moves
A Springfield meeting unfolds as the Orators surge while the Ponies toil. Jimmy Savage debuts at third for Hartford after a sale rumor with the New York Americans, and Ren Waller moves to Wilkes-Barre from Jersey City. Red pitches well but teammates are stifled by strong opposition. John Bunyan shines for Bridgeport. Rorty is dismissed as umpire by the New England league president for haste. Tony Pastor clashes over a foul fly, and Baker faces a salary dispute with Holyoke. Bowerman resigns as Boston manager. Smith takes over as catcher. Bates, Starr traded to Philadelphia. waivers sought on Dahlen, Lindaman, McCarthy, Beck. Hartford faces an ailing pitching staff. talks with Boston Nationals for McCarthy and Lindaman. Chicago adds Harry Smith from California, while Brooklyn signs Wheat, Meyers, and Finlayson. In the American Association, Minneapolis leads with .538, Toledo at .471. The Orators have three days of away games then a Hartford doubleheader Thursday followed by Holyoke and Waterbury.
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Starr
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Dahlen
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Brooklyn
Torrington Independents to face West Ends at West End Park
The Torrington Independents meet the West Ends at West End park tomorrow at 3:30 PM. West Ends bolster with two new players McNamara and Stenson, showcasing strong pitching and second-base skill. Also on Sunday, Seymour visits the Flats to play South Ends in a rematch after a 5-3 victory by the locals, while Newfields face North Ends at Meadows in a pivotal city championship preview.
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North Ends
Wells Miller
Hoeschele
Newfield Battery
Wetstine
Jaggers and Meerback
North Enders
COPS B. B. LEAGUE FOR STATE BASEBALL CIRCUIT
Officials of the State Policemen's Baseball league settle on a four team circuit. Hartford withdraws after internal fights. Schedule includes Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury Meriden games from July 21 to August 31. Prizes announced for most hits runs and stolen bases by local sponsors.
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Meriden
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New England Watch Co
P. J. Griffin
Detroit and Washington tie in 18 innings after long star battle
In a lengthy MLB slate Detroit and Washington played to an 18 inning 0 0 tie while the Highlanders were routed in Chicago. The Athletics shut out Cleveland and Boston beat St Louis as Chicago won 3 1 over New York. Standings show Detroit and Philadelphia leading with Boston close behind and St Louis and Washington trailing.
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National League Roundup: Giants, Cubs, and rain meddle games
The National League saw the Giants prevail over the Reds in four straight games while Chicago swept Boston in five. Rain halted several matches in Brooklyn and Philadelphia with New York and Chicago posting distinct series outcomes. In Hartford, Waterbury fell 3-2 as Senators tighten their grip on first, amid heavy storms across Massachusetts.
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Bert Keyes Outpoints Marto In Ten Round Duel
New York July 17 Bert Keyes the hardy East Side fighter outpointed Johnny Marto of the West Side in a lively ten round bout at the Fairmont A C. Keyes showed a clear edge in most rounds while Marto surged late, but Keyes held on for the decision amid a roar from the crowd.
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Keyes Beats Marto In Slugging Bout At Fight Night
Keyes used lefts to Marto's jaw triggering a series of uppercuts while Marto answered with jabs and a body shot. In the opener Mickey McDonough and Nick Muller fought ten rounds to a draw as McDonough carried a cut eye. Hermann outpoints Miller after a slow start as Curley’s arm injury drama fades the card.
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Amateur Baseball Roundup Promises Busy Weekend Games
In this amateur baseball note by Dick Barrett, West End Boys' Club faces Clovers at Mud Flats, Nukie Club vs Bug Club delayed, Brookside Jrs may duel B P M, and Seymour vs South Ends marks the end of a local season with Nevens and Ennis as West End battery. Jiddie McCarthy takes a bookkeeper job for extra cigar money. Nuties vs Bengals contest for Walnut Beach championship set for tomorrow morning. Batteries listed for Nukies Kochalavish and Yitski. Bengals Jiddawallah and Sweeney.
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Sweeney
Tax on deadly weapons proposed in House bill
Washington July 17. A bill introduced in the House by Representative Sisson of Mississippi aims to tax every deadly weapon and cartridge sold or manufactured in the United States. The measure would levy a $2 and 25 percent ad valorem tax on pistols dirks knives bowie knives sword canes alertes brass or metallic knuckles and similar weapons. On cartridges of .22 caliber or under the tax would be one tenth of a cent per cartridge and on larger calibers one fifth of a cent per cartridge.
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United States
Sisson
Salesman Stricken on Market Street Falls to Sidewalk
Special from United Press reports William Fredericks a Boston salesman living at 738 Washington Street was stricken while walking on Market Street this morning and collapsed on the sidewalk. He was taken to St. Darnaud's Hospital and is threatened with apoplexy.
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