Taft presses free raw materials in tariff fight
President Taft intensified his push for free raw materials in the tariff bill. He warned Congress he would call an extra session if Senate opponents defeated the measure, while lobbying for free hides and coal and inviting Republican conferees to dine at the White House to rally support.
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Congress
Senate
Washington
Taft
West
Warren and Clark
Wyoming
Heyburn
Idaho
Elkins
Scott
West Vic
Cannon
Dwight
House
Conference Committee
White House
Warren and
Clark
Crawford
South Dakota
Beveridge
Brown
Burkett
Nebraska
Warren
Weyburn
Borah
Piles
McEnery
Louisiana
Foster
Crane
Massachusetts
Capitol
Thaw Seeks Freedom Widening Appeal Strategy
White Plains New York July 20 Harry K Thaw plans another path to freedom through appeals filed in five counties of the Ninth Judicial district. Charlies Morschauser, attorney, submits copies of petitions challenging Justice Mills rulings and the Brooklyn Appellate Division order on habeas corpus. The argument hinges on Section 454 as unconstitutional for depriving life liberty and property without due process. Justice Gaynor dissented in part.
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White Plains
Harry &. Thaw
Mills
Te Plains
Charlies Morschauser
Ninth Judicial District
Brooklyn Appellate Division
Gaynor
Mille
Linen and Sheetings Yard Goods Sale Advertisement
A dense ad lists yard wide unbleached muslin and sheeting at fractions of a cent per yard, bleached muslin and soft finish options, infant wear fabrics, welded seam sheets, and Pillow Cases with prices ranging from a few cents to about 85 cents. Includes Fruit of the Loom sheets and various sizes with color values and seam details.
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Battenberg
Emporium
Bed Spreads and Table Oil Cloth Ad
Fringed and hemmed bed spreads selling for $1.25 value and white fill summer comforts also at $1.25. Includes table oil cloth white and figured quality best 20c per yard, position 00-2220. Note misreadings show price and product entries.
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Edeenss
Bargain Sale Ad Highlights Men and Women Apparel
An old newspaper ad lists discounted items for men and women including shirts, coat shirts, underwear, hose, and Lisle thread hose. It also features home goods like framed pictures, yard designs, and frames at low prices, emphasizing numerous 29c to 49c items and multiple frame selections.
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BBC
Defendant's Insanity Plea Upheld at Trial
The record notes the defendant's insanity plea prevailed, implying insanity was litigated during the trial.
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Fendant
Big Bridge Bolts Sheared Off In Hudson Crossing
Poughkeepsie July 20 A week point was found yesterday in the Hudson River bridge as bolts rusted and sheared off. Foreman Julius F Trowser said a 111 foot stretch of iron work was at risk with only four of twenty four bolts remaining. Repairs were made at once and a rigid inspection ordered. New Haven railroad has rebuilt the bridge recently adding towers girders and trusses at a substantial cost. The structure stands 200 feet above tide water and carries heavy freight and passenger traffic daily.
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Pouchkeepsie
Hudson River
Julius F. Trowser
New Haven Railroad
Bank Clerk Admits Theft of $19,000 in Transit
Chicago July 20 Clayton T Zimmerman a clerk in Adams Exp Company confessed stealing a package of $19,000 sent from the National Bank of the Republic to the Second National Bank at Monmouth. All but $10 was recovered found wrapped in a newspaper behind bathroom molding. Zimmerman said he acted on impulse, enticed by the prospect of spending big sums with a $50 monthly salary.
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Chicago
Clayton T. Zimmerman
Out Money
Adams Exp Company
National Bank of the Republic
Second National Bank
Monmouth
Til
Zimmerman
Well-to-do widow and artist barred from land over marriage views
On the New York voyage to Cherbourg, Frances Richert a Mexico City widow and Jose Gomez an artist were deported after immigration officials found their views on marriage unacceptable. They traveled under aliases, claimed they would wed in Europe, and stated they had funds. they were ordered to return to Ellis Island.
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Mexico
New York
Cherbourg
Frances Richert
Mexico City
Jose Gomez
Levy
Gomez
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Jose
Board of Special Inquiry
Sas
Europe
Stop Gambling At Narragansett Pier Becomes Final Blow
Narragansett Pier Rhode Island July 20 reform forces claim a final blow to gambling after a town council meeting. A major gambling venue announced closure within forty eight hours and promised ongoing closure under public pressure. Cottage colony residents urged enforcement by special constables, not police, prompting NA business association to demand compliance and await a council reply.
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Narragansett Pier
R. I
Narragansett Business Association
Association
Harry Kane
Wi"am H
Ivins and Speakers Denounce Council and Police Criticism
Ivins of New York denounced the Council and police for alleged inactivity. Also speaking were Prof Brander Matthews of Columbia University, Howard Lapsley of New York, and James W. Cook of Philadelphia.
Girl Rescues Dazed Doctor From Long Island Sound
Miss Maud Rice of Brooklyn saved Dr A F Slater of New Haven when a gust capsized a motor boat. She steered to him, pulled him aboard as he was dazed, and reached Morris Cove where anchors held. No major injuries, Rice unharmed.
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New Haven
Maud Rice
Brooklyn
A. F. Slater
Long Island Sound
Miss Rice
Morris Cove
Slater
Enid Rice
Stanley Higgins
Yale Law School
Misses Rice
G. Townsend Rice
Brooklyn Heights
Woodmont-on the-Sound
Crane's Mission A New Policy In China
Pekin reports Taft appoints Charles R. Crane of Chicago as Minister to China in a move seen as a new American policy. European observers compare Crane to Anson Burlinghame while Chinese officials note Japan as China's main foe and expect U S neutral influence to grow amid shifts in China Japan and the Anglo Japanese alliance. High Pekin officials stress the arrival signals a defining American diplomatic stance toward China. The development intrigues powers and Chinese leaders alike as they monitor possible effects on regional balance.
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Pekin
Taft
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
China
United States
Crane
Anson Burlinghame
America
Japan
Much Talent to Make Weber Day
Work began this morning by Frank J. Abercrombie at Steeplechase Island on an elaborate plan of decorations for Weber Day next Friday. He will start on the bridge and decorate lavishly every part down to the bathing area. He has a contract with Robert Wi to do his best, so unusually attractive.
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Frank J. Abercrombie
Cornerstone Laid by Polish Bishop for St Joseph’s Church
The cornerstone of St Joseph’s National Polish Church was laid by Bishop Francis Hodur of Scranton Pennsylvania. A large crowd from New Jersey and New York attended the 8 pm ceremony, followed by a high mass. The frame building on California Street measures 60 by 32 feet with a concrete foundation and serves a Polish congregation formed 18 years ago.
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St. Joseph's National
Francis Hodur
Scranton
California Street
New Jersey
New York
Kornerstone
St. Joseph's Church
Hodur
Cok
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Contin
Ladies’ Home Journal
Essere
Hilm
Main ST
Cate
Narragansett
Girl
Dazed Doctor
Thing’s
Thing & Co
Holbrook & McNamara
Thing
Hgh
Boddes
Wheeler & Wilson
Loren Delbridge
Ypon
Harvery
George Finklestein
Youmer
Harrington
Schorndorf
Wiliam Connors
George Wall
Danny
Tony Fitzciller
Ringhold
Stewart
George Bly
George Greenspun
Joseph Weiler
Criterion Quartette
Grove
Young Hyda
Young Slattery
Weber
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