Democratic tariff becomes law with wide cuts and new income tax
President Wilson plans to sign the Democratic tariff bill at 9 pm following swift House and Senate action. The reform lowers average tariffs to 27 percent, adds a direct income tax, and removes duties on many essential goods, aiming to reduce living costs and boost competition.
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United States
No Canal Damage Reported After Severe Earthquake
Associated Press reports from Panama state the canal suffered no damage from the severe earthquake last night. Officials and witnesses provided updates today confirming safety and operational readiness of the waterway.
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Associated Press
Panama
Second Ginners Report Shows U S Cotton Gin Total 1913 Early
The Census Bureau reports 3 237 851 bales ginned by Sept 25 1913, up 22.3 percent from 1912. Includes 27 224 round bales and 10 555 Sea Island bales with state tallies and year comparisons for Alabama and other leading cotton states.
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Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Florida
eGorgia
Trial date for colored man John Cooper case adjourned
The John Cooper murder case, set for trial in the District Court today, was continued to the next term. The criminal docket closed and the weekly jury was discharged.
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John Cooper
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Advertisement
A vintage patent medicine notice promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a surgical dressing that relieves pain and heals wounds. It claims quick action to prevent blood poisoning, listing price options of 25 cents and one dollar.
Prosperity through new resources and a growing Eagle press
The article lauds Bryan's Eagle printing office for expanding with a second linotype in 1907, boosting jobs from 24 to 30 and delivering work to the Southwest. It argues industrial growth builds cities and urges civic support, noting critics who hinder progress.
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Bryan
Eagle
Southwest
Real estate transfers record Jno M Lawrence to J B Priddy
Jno M Lawrence transfers a one half interest in several lots in S F Austin league No 9 percent for 500.00. H P Dansby transfers five Brazos County tracts in T J Albcorn survey to Hardy L Weedon for 4160.00.
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J. B. Priddy
S. F. Austin
H. P. Dansby
Hardy L
Weedon
T. J. Albcorn Survey
Brazos County
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