Mulhall retracts testimony on lobbying plans tied to manufacturers
Washington July 22 ex lobbyist Martin Mulhall retracted sworn claims that Rep Watson Indiana was employed by private interests in 1908 to push a tariff commission bill. He said his prior statements were mistaken after hearing a 1909 tariff debate. Mulhall’s letters linked church figures and leaders to lectures aiding the manufacturers agenda.
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Washington
Martin Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Senate
Oor
Watson
Indiana
House
Watto Yesterdamber
Mulhall
Indianapolis
Cardinal Gibbons
Daniel B. Tuttle
Episco- Church of America
James Bryce
Justice Brewer
Sherman
Borah
Dolliver
H. C. Schwedtman
van Cleave
Overman
Carolinal Gibbons
Nelson
Danbury
Conn
Schwedtman
Father Shanley
St. Louis
Muhall
Secretary Daniels Eyes Oregon Leading Armada Through Panama
San Diego July 22 Secretary of the Navy Joseph Daniels said he hopes to stand on the bridge of the old battleship Oregon and lead the U S fleet through the Panama Canal and up the Pacific coast. The voyage hinges on Colonel Goethals Panama Canal status and completion, with the plan tentative yet aimed to show the way for an American navy armada. Daniels and Mrs Daniels were in Coronado after a Los Angeles visit for a banquet where Mrs Daniels was honored by a women’s committee.
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San Diego
Navy
Joseph Daniels
Oregon
United States
Pacific Coast
Goethals
Daniela
Daniels
Los Angles
Coronado
Mrs. Daniels
Ex-King Manuel and His Princess Francee Abroad
Ex king Manuel of Portugal and Princess Victoria Augustine have resided at Abercorn in England with the former royal family. They plan to marry soon, and the pair are shown in a first joint photograph, while Manuel’s past links to a French dancer influenced Portugal’s revolution. Gaby Deslys rose to income in the United States after Manuel was dethroned, a fact tied to his fall from power.
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Manuel
Portugal
Victoria Augustine
Amelia
Hohenzollern
Abercorn
Richmond
England
Gaby Deslys
Gaby
United States
Europe
Postponed Good Roads Rally Sets New Cheyenne Date
Heavy rains push Rally Day for Cheyenne road crews to Thursday July 24. Automobiles and volunteers muster at the Industrial Club at 8 am to mend county highways with carloads of tools. Forty one car owners pledged, with many others expected to turnout for gravel work, filling water holes, raking loose stones, and marking key transcontinental routes.
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Cheenne
Cheyenne
George §. Walker
Automobile Committee
Laramie County
Endystrial Club
Wheatland
Hillsfale
Mikake
Albany County
Wyoming-Nebraska
Laramie
Innes
Buford
Denver
Happy Jack
Crystal Lake
Granite Springs
Tron Mountain
Islay
Yellowstone
Chugwater
Scotts Bluff-Torrington
la Grange
Grover
Colo
Carpenter
Pine Bluffs
I. R. Dildine
J. Ross Carpenter
Charles W. Riner
Barney B. David
Williams and Meyers
Herbert Lacey
BE. J. Keefe
Mra
H. Garwood
Dickert
B. H. Bage
Horace Jenkins
H. A. England
J. F. Rowaman
J. A. Riner
JL. P. Desmond
Lon C. Davis
K. Rh. Bresnahen
C. BE. Cotton
FB. L. Pristol
Fred Hoel
George Kingham
Honrs
Arp
Heory
Bank Robbery Suspect Convicted in Auto Theft Case
John McNamara, linked to the September 15 1911 Bank of Montreal heist at New Westminster, was found guilty by a jury of stealing an automobile the morning of the robbery. The theft aided the getaway of the bank robbers and followed his prior arrest in New York over a year ago.
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New Westminster
8. C
John McNamara
New York
Mant of Us Accepting Wealth Burden and Wage Drawdown
A concise note reflects on many people bearing the burden of wealth distribution and wage reductions, highlighting public sentiment about economic fairness and policy impacts.
Taft Delay 15 10 Blame for Mexico Crisis
Washington July 2 The Senate debated a strong foreign policy for American rights abroad after Senator Fall of New Mexico urged prompt action on Mexico The discussion showed fear of delay and support for a stern Mexican policy while warning the administration against premature war moves and urging deliberate consideration of any pronouncement.
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Washington
Fall of
New Mexico
Senate
United State
Hlm
Owen
Lodge
Chneetts
Bacon
Fall
Mexico
R Bacon
Foreign Relations Committee
Senator Works
California
United States
Dynamite Explosions Wreck Italian Quarter Buildings
Two dynamite blasts ripped through the Italian quarter in Los Angeles on July 22 wounding no one. Police arrested Octavio Patronaggio, whose home was blown up and charged him with arson. A second blast damaged the store and home of J Conigna, linked to Minck Hand outlaws. Patronaggio had recently obtained an insurance policy.
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Los Angeles
Octavio Patronagelo
J. Conigna
Minck Hand
Patronaggio
Reoccupation of Adrianople Angers Powers
London reports a delicate European crisis as Turkish troops re occupy Adrianople and negotiations for armistice proceed. Serbia pushes from Belogradchyk while Greek forces advance from Novopek, facing stiff resistance. both sides suffer heavy losses and material firepower dwindles.
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London
Europe
Adrianople
Aaleuria
Nishm
Constantinople
Balkan
Russia
Porto
Bosla
Noevrokop
Higitas
Princess Patricia May Wed German Prince Adolf Friedrich
Reports from Mecklenburg suggest an engagement between Princess Patricia of Connaught and Prince Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg Strelitz. The couples’ families reportedly arranged matters during a royal visit by King George V and Queen Mary to Berlin. The prince is described as handsome and a dashing officer, appealing to the princess who favors soldiers.
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Patricia
Duke of
Friedrich
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
George
Queen Mary
Berlin
Adolf Friedrich
Marklanburg- Grenuiliers
Teje
Fire kills fifty at Binghamton Clothing Company plant
A catastrophic blaze in the four story Binghamton Clothing Co building in New York state claims about 50 lives, mostly women and girls, with 26 bodies recovered and hundreds injured. Fire escapes and alarms failed, trapping workers on upper floors as flames swept through stairwells and windows. Rescuers labored through the night to recover bodies and aid the injured, with hospital staff treating dozens and preserving others in danger.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Binghamton Clothing Company
Reed
Freeman
Mre
Warren
Chenanga
Mamie Cross
Elme
Dimater
Bilis
Waleh
McLoughlip
Frances
Burden of income tax debated in senate
Washington July 22 Public discussion of the proposed new income tax opened in the senate as Senator Borah analyzed the tax as part of the tariff bill. He urged the tax fall on wealthier citizens while noting most revenues come from indirect taxes. He backed raising the $3,000 exemption to $4,000 and argued the measure increases government spending without reducing other revenue sources.
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Washington
Senate
Borwh
Egypt
France
Smeot
Borvh
Borah
United States
Senate Committee
House
Senator Borah
Bristow
Smoot
Salt Lake City
England
Ohio
Senator Cummins
Congress Opposes Burleson Parcel Post Rate Changes
Washington July 22. Congress shows united opposition to Postmaster General Burleson’s plan cutting parcel post rates and raising package size limits. Senate Post Office Committee orders Burleson to explain authority for the changes next Thursday. aim to halt action before August 16.
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Washington
Congress
Burleson
Senate Post Offic Committee
Burleeon
Deta
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Francee
Alleger
Taft
Hery Furnace
Ruth Cratty
Harizon
Port Jervia
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Mary ‘foDonough
Vernon Wilber
Leon Dibile
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