Congress backs tariff bill with cotton futures tax altered
The House adopted the main conference agreement on the tariff bill by 254 to 103 with the Smith Lever and Underwood amendments. The cotton futures tax remains a Senate issue as debate centered on whether to keep, modify, or drop the tax and how to regulate cotton exchanges.
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Missionaries in China Seized by Bandits
Washington reports tensions in China as the government and opposition push toward a provisional president Yuan Shikai and a new constitution. Chinese military movements, uprisings near Peking, and attacks on foreign missions raise fears of wider clashes with Mongolian and provincial forces.
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Serbs Face Large Albanian Security Challenge
Vienna dispatch reports Albania unrest expanding with 40,000 Macedonian Bulgarian and 20,000 Albanian volunteers aiding operations from Dibra to Gostiyar. Serb forces evacuate Monastir as authorities form defense units amid fierce clashes around Prisread and near Ochrida.
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Sulzer's Stock Transactions Tie to Mrs Sulzer
Albany Sept 30 Evidence at Governor Sulzer impeachment trial shows Harris and Fuller handled stock for Mrs Sulzer to cover a Carnegie Trust loan. The account began in 1910 with 100 shares of Big Your stock and grew with margins and further purchases as market moves caused deficits. Lieutenant Josephthal later paid the balance and secured the securities as Sulzer’s note marked Mrs Sulzer.
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Senator Lodge Recovers After Gastric Operation
Reports from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge’s home say he is recovering after gastric ulcer surgery. Doctors describe his condition as satisfactory and normal today with slow improvement expected over six weeks to two months. Messages from colleagues, including Senator John W. Kern, express sympathy and best wishes.
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Explosion As Cerbern Flood Destroys City Hurts Dozens
In Cerbern France a 12 hour storm caused floods that wrecked two buildings after a chemical spill. Fourteen killed, 30 injured, many missing as gasoline and carbide produced a massive explosion amid widespread destruction.
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Viennese laundress accuses prince of promise and coercion
Mrs Clara Moeleber from Vienna claims Prince Stanislawa Sulkowiski promised to take her to New York but instead forced her aboard the steamship Kroupringe Wilhelm for deportation. She had come from California as an undesirable alien and later married Alaric Loulee Freese, a California ally of wealth.
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Wilson Seeks Speedier Passage of Currency Bill
Senate Banking Committee debates administration currency bill in long session led by Charles A. Conant. White House and Capitol officials weigh dates to close hearings as Democrats discuss amendments and possible central bank alternatives. Senator Reed signals conditional support if reforms improve banking laws.
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Tennesseer to Call Second Extraordinary Session on Prohibition
Nashville dispatch reports Governor Hooper issued a proclamation for an extraordinary session on Oct. 13 to debate enforcement of prohibition laws. He framed the issue as enforcing state laws in cities as well as rural areas against outlawed corruption influencing the legislature and state.
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Turtles Suspected of St Vitus Dance
Paris reports strange agitation among tortoises at a zoo as veterinarians diagnose St Vitus dance. A man was later caught stealing cocaine and injecting the drug into a tortoise, further baffling keepers.
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Near Lynching at King's Play Roasting Turks in Montenegro
At a Montenegro performance of King Nicholas' The Sexe of Beatart the audience loomed toward violence over a Turks role. A youth drew a revolver but was restrained. police used force to quell the riot as spectators denounced actors and rushed the stage during the third act.
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Refugees Flee Piedras Negras as Federals Close In
Rebels retreat north as Federal troops advance toward Piedras Negras. Hundreds cross the International Bridge to Eagle Pass amid warnings from U S Consul Blocker. Americans and some Japanese are denied entry. an appeal for exceptions is planned for Japanese nationals.
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May Postpone Election Mexico Aid Referred to Committee
In Mexico City the aid to postpone elections was referred to four committees after a move by liberal deputies to force debate failed. The chamber of deputies debated but did not advance the bill.
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Mexican judge refuses to report progress in Gould assault case
Vera Cruz Sept 0 The Tampico judge presiding over the investigation into the assault on Matthew Gould's daughters declined to inform American Consul Miller of developments and claimed no right to inquire. The State Department in Washington has been asked to secure full information. Another case involves the release of Luella Heary after authorities detained her for alleged unwarranted removal of a 14 year old girl and a sailor fled with the girl.
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