Tariff Bill Progress Signals New Duty Plan Ahead
The Democratic tariff revision bill moves toward President Wilson for signature as the Senate adopts the conference report 36 to 17. House leaders plan normal recede action to exclude the cotton futures tax, with passage expected by Saturday and immediate tariff rate implementation to follow.
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Washington
Thornton
Moyade
Finance Committee
Thions
House
Senate
Underwool
Clark
Wilson
Treasury Department
Fifty-Four Are Rescued From Burning Ship
Fifty four shipwrecked people from the British freighter Templemore were rescued after a fire broke out eight hundred miles east of the Virginia Capes. The vessel burned at sea and sank, with fire spreading to the holds. Arcadia and another ship replied to the distress call as passengers abandoned to lifeboats amid a raging storm.
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Faltimore
Templemore
Virginia Capes
Volla
Atlantic
Ansurance
Inane Jones
Temple
Arcadia
Fragmented OCR note on a family dispute and appeal
An unreadable OCR fragment records a dispute involving a man and wife and a request for money. The legible bits mention a date and a plea for five dollars to aid acquaintances, with unclear names and actions.
Unionist Official Arrested in East Dynamite Case
Harry Jones, secretary treasurer of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, was arrested in Indianapolis on a charge of conspiring to transport explosives. He posted 10,000 bonds and faces a October 13 hearing. The arrest stemmed from a confession by George F. Davie, alias George O’Donnell, tied to dynamiting activities in the East.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harry Jones
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
United States
Merrill Wilson
Howard
New York
Jones
Davie
East
Felerye
Leavenworth
Union
Frank M. Ryan
Tones
Frank C. Webl
Tango Woman's Slayer Suspect Held in Chicago Jail
A. P. Smith, jailed in Chicago County Jail, is the latest suspect in the murder of Mrs. Alison Rexroat. Police compare him with the man linked to her disappearance from Chicago the night of her death. Smith and C. F. Nebon were arrested after a suspected highway robbery. Smith discarded a Chicago Aurora commutation ticket and was a former picture salesman. Tomorrow an identification attempt will focus on the elusive Mr. Spencer.
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Chicago
A. P. Smith
Jall
Spencer
Alison Rexroat
Smith
Rexroat Ia
Chisago
C. F. Nebon
Parson Fortis Fun Sparks Lutheran Congregation Revolt
The Rev John F P Herr pastor of St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church west Third avenue and Acoma street faces a congregation revolt over his ban on attending theaters joining lodges and damn ing. German descent members oppose the strict rule, threatening resignation or mass withdrawal.
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Denver
Tnsistence
John FP. S. Herr
St. John's Evangelical
Sulzer Trial Postponed to Monday in Albany
Impeachment trial of Governor Sulzer adjourned to Monday afternoon by Judge Cullen to allow defense time to prepare. Governor’s lawyers sought to strike testimony but ruling requires renewal of motion after all evidence is in, with articles four, five, seven, and eight among matters to be reconsidered.
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Albany
Sulzer
Cullen
Avastin O
Lawyers Strike At Federal Power Site Control Case
Denver October 2 The United States circuit court of appeals heard final arguments in the government case against the Tahoe Power and Light Company over water power site regulations. Defense contends the 1896 act did not repeal earlier statutes and local rights govern public domain use. Government argues state eminent domain and unknowns of hydro power at the 1846 act time. Judge Hook remarks on whether the 1896 act supersedes prior law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States
Tah Power and Light Company
R. F. Feagans
Dwight W. Morrow
Supremeecy of
E. M. Allison, Jr
Mr. Morrow
William V. Hodges
Radium Gas Curative Discovered in London
The radium institute reports the emanation from radium differs for curative use and a method to deliver the gas to medical men nationwide. The gas does not deplete the parent radium and the institute holds four grammes, enough to expand medical use significantly.
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London
Radium Institute
Local marriage in Laramip amid lawsuit over breach of promise
In Laramip Wye on October 2 a man and a woman aged about 65 were married after a line of legal trouble. Mr Wiltinger had sued Meer in district court for $10,000 for breach of promise and $1,800 for wages as a housekeeper, with the case noted alongside the nuptial event.
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Laramip
Wye
Feer
Runchman
Hattie Wiltinger
Snow
Wiltinger
Meer
Thetriet
Soldiers and Riders Crowd the Fair at Douglas Wyoming
Three cavalry troops from Fort Robinson arrive to escort Governor Carey of Wyoming. Lieut Simegon wins a jumping horse contest earning a silver cup. A mounted tug of war and roping events thrill spectators. injuries occur as Blanche Magatay is hurt in a bucking exhibition. Bucking contests feature notable riders. bands from Port Nobingon Wheatland and Douglas perform, and Irwin with Eastman win the quarter mile cow pony race in 28 seconds.
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Ray Goddard
Douglas
Wyo
Fort Robinson
Kan
Carey
Wyoming
Solidiers
Simegon
Campbell Christlin
Tom Fowler
Blanche Magatay
Oklahoma
Cheyenne
Pendleton
Ore
Andersen
Thunderholt
Hildebrandton Wack Beauty
Povuglas
Irwin
Eastman
English Farm Wages Spark Call for Rural Relief Plan
The Land Inquiry report directed by David Lloyd George argues current farm wages fail to sustain productivity. It notes rising prices since 1900 outpace wages, with laborers squeezed by long hours and low pay, and scant reference to a minimum weekly wage.
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London
Lima
Avid Lloyd-George
Filibusterers Across Line at Piedras Negras
Piedras Negras Oct 2 A Confederate style clash sees federal army under General Mans miss Peyotes as Constitutionalist forces delay. Rebels reportedly recapture Manelova south of Peyotes while a cavalry unit from Matamoros nears. Authorities report no major disorder aside from the failed expedition to seize Piedras Negras from the U S side and ongoing arrests in the plot. Jury in Dimmit county case against Jose Serrato for smuggling ammunitions murders Deputy Sheriff Candelerio Ortiz faces delay as verdict not reached tonight.
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Piedras Negras
Mans
Peyotes
Constitution
Matamerie
Manclova
Piedras Negros
Committee of Safety
Jove Serrato
Candelerio Ortiz
Dimmit County
Missions Delegates Meet in Rochester for Evangelical Association
Forty four delegates from the United States and Canada attend the annual convention of the board of missions of the Evangelical Association in Rochester. They represent about 145 475 persons in America and abroad who contributed 460 075 91 in the year ending August 31 to home and foreign missions. Conferences in Germany Switzerland Brazil Japan and China are represented. The missionary branch was organized five years ago and extended its work to foreign fields in 182.
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Rochester
Canada
Board of Missions of the Evangelical Ambulation
America
Germany
Switzerland
Buena
Japan
China
The
Evangelical Association
New Hands Free Dust Pan Opens Lid When Placed
A long handled dust pan with a lid opens automatically when placed on the floor and closes as soon as it is lifted. The design aims to ease housework for homemakers and improve dust collection efficiency.
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Scotland
Foss Threatens Law 10 Prevent Railroad Strike
Boston October 2 Governor Foss announces he will seek a special Massachusetts legislative session to pass laws banning railroad employee strikes within the state if engineers and firemen strike New York New Haven and Hartford lines. He cites risks to industry supplies and public health and says laws should provide remedies for grievances while prohibiting strikes.
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Foss
Boston
New York, New Pin
Hartford
Fos
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineemen
New Haven
Conn
Marsachusetts
Trainmen Wage Dispute Stirs Federal Arbitration Board
In New York on October 2 the federal arbitration board heard testimony on trainmen pay, including the right to higher night shift rates and why western wages exceed eastern ones. John G. Walther of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad presented wage schedules for the nation and regional comparisons to aid the board’s understanding of road testimony.
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New York
Federal Arbitration Board
Eastern Railwaye
Thedp
John G. Walther
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
United States
Inter
Woman in Palo Alto Refuses Food for Days
A Palo Alto woman has refused food for days and survived on water alone. Medical experts attribute the condition to a religious or psychosomatic cause and warn of possible death if her resolve persists.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Phyat
Aidhineholian
Man Admits Plot to Blacken Harvester Name
John Henning, arrested in Minneapolis, confessed a conspiracy to ruin the reputation of Clarence Bunk former general manager of the International Harvester Company. He testified after a trial where Bunk was found guilty of a hack, leading to indictments against Donahue Aileen Moppert and others.
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Chicago
John
Menning
Minneapolis
Clarente
Mau
Henning
Med
Sotspiracy
Agapi
Daniel Donahue
Aileen
Mopperner
Atullanic Antel
Onatue
Blale
Pat Woul
Contempt Ruling Triggers Courtroom Turmoil in Seattle
In Seattle on October 2 Superior Judge John E Humphries sentences 12 men and 6 women to county jail for contempt. A consult among fellow judges leads to habeas corpus petitions and potential releases. Sentences include fines and disbarment threats, while public chaos interrupts proceedings as crowd jeers and press reports spark further courtroom action.
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Seattle
Wash
Jotn E H. Sumphries
Thorwald Blegfried
Flumphinries
Siegfied
Shee Smith
Glenn Hoover
Free Speech Defense League
Warrington
G. M. Hodgson
Humphries
Slreet
Hoover
Jocce Nunphries
Hodgson
Mil
Buried Miner May Be Freed by Noon Today
Entombed miner Thomas Toshenky at Continental colliery of Lehigh Valley Coal company may be rescued by noon as workers drill a shaft above 100 feet underground. Officials warn a timely breakout is unlikely while doctors report he has few meals and growing weakness.
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Toshosky
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Wiliam
RTE
Harvester
Judge Smith
Humparnes
Hulet M. Wella
Soutatfet
Luet Electen
Pele Defener
Hromphries
Focal
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