Ohio wine growers fast losing fight against tax on spurious wines
Washington reports that Ohio wine growers likely lost their bid to block a 25 cent a gallon tax on so called spurious wines. The tax aims to equalize with California producers who would face a $1.10 per gallon tax on spirits used for fortifying Ohio wines. Democratic Senate Finance Committee members support the tariff as filed, with no anticipated changes.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Ohio
California
Senate Finance Committee
Nature Man Refused Passage to Tahiti by Union Line
Ernest Willing Darling known as the Nature Man tried to board the Tahiti for Papeete seeking return to seven years in the tropics. He wore no hat or shoes and left when Captain Evans refused free passage. the engineer role prompted him to retreat to the wharf. Darling, a Stanford graduate, had been arrested years ago for unusual attire.
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San Francisco
Ernest Willing Darling
Pacific Coast
South Seas
Captain Evans
Union Line
Tahiti
Papeete
Darling
Old Jersey
Knickerbockers
Stoker
Tropics
Stanford University
Ohio Governor Cox Enforces Sunday Closure for Saloons
Ohio and Columbus reports describe Governor Cox backing strict enforcement of the new liquor licensing law with Sunday closures or six day shutdowns. The Ohio Liquor League pledges tight licensure standards and condemns politicizing the liquor trade.
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Columbus
Ohio
Penal Section of New Liquor Code Not Yet Operative
A debate surrounds Section 62 of the liquor license bill with lawyers arguing the penal provisions do not take effect until the fourth Monday in November 1912 while the rest of the act starts August 1 1913 if no referendum is filed. Some saloon operators claim Sundays remain permissible until the penal section activates. County board deliberations amid widespread unrest and claims of nonexistence of the board add to the tension as the bill is studied.
Fights for Son's Release and Liquor Bill Dispute
County board debates a bill to block liquor shipping into dry territory while a league resolves to fight the measure. Prisoner Pampered Son seeks habeas corpus with supporters rallying to aid. Officials elected for the coming year are listed amid questions over appointment certificates. A court appearance is set today as manacles are shown on Thompson accused of directing an escape.
Dog stays by master five days as body is found
A dog kept vigil at the shanty of Frank Cleveland, a junk dealer in Alpena, from Friday night until yesterday afternoon. Neighbors, drawn by the dog's whimpering, entered the dilapidated home and found Cleveland dead, believed due to heart disease.
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Alpena
Mich
Frank Cleveland
Cleveland
Thaw Declares Wife's Stage Return Drives Him Crazy
In Sherbrooke Thaw told Sheriff Hornbeck and DA Conger he fled Matteawan because Evelyn Nesbit Thaw returned to the stage. He awaits a habeas hearing before Judge Globensky and the arrival of George Lauder Carnegie. He eats little, paces a bare room, and is described as crazy as a March hare by officials.
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Commercial Tribune
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Harry Thaw
Matteawan
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Globensky
George Lauder Carnegie
New York
Hornbeck
Frederick A. Hornbeck
Dutchess County
N. Y
BE. A. Conger
Thaw
Sheriff Hornbeck
Conger
Hornbeck and
Whillans
Vermont
Ottawa
New Hampshire
Dominion
Italian climber tops Himalayan peak 22000 feet high
Dr. Mario Piacenza of Italy reached the summit of Mt Numzhum in the Himalayas, a 22 000 foot peak in Kashmir near the Baltoro range. Previous attempts by English and American climbers failed. The expedition aimed to map the 200 mile Aghil Mountains beyond Mustag. The article notes earlier feats by Workman and the Duke of Abruzzi.
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Himalayas
India
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Suro
Kashmir
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Worcester
Mass
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Furgy
Carracorun Mountains
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Speed Shorthand Contest Sets New Record Challenge
In Chicago on August 20, forty top shorthand reporters faced the world's fastest shorthand race at the Hotel Lea Salle during the National Shorthand Reporters Association convention. Nathan Behrin of the New York Supreme Court sought a record to surpass 278 words per minute, aiming for a third win and the shorthand writer cup, with the winner to be announced tomorrow.
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Chicago
Riley
Thomas
Himpeter
Lea Salle
Tors
Nathan Behrin
New York
Behrin
Convention lays groundwork for saloon conduct standards and licensing policy
The convention adopts a resolution urging members to uphold a high standard in saloon business practices. It cites efforts toward a constitutional amendment recognizing the trade and a license system where applicant character governs licensure. Each member is urged to appoint a personal committee to ensure Ohio license code provisions are enforced.
Bribe offered to Vienna laundress in Sulkowski case
Mrs. Clara Melcher testified that a man named Lentz offered her a large bribe and threats of prison to leave the United States. Federal agents seek Lentz as Prince Sulkowski travels with his wife Miss Marie Louise Freese to the Orient while a Grand Jury probes the accusations.
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Clara Melcher
Vienna
Stanislaus Sulkowski
Austria
J. M. Bowen
Department of Justice
Lentz
Prince Sulkowski
Marie Louise Freese
Orient
Melcher
Oklahoma Governor Declines Conference Over Prison Policy
In a Colorado Springs letter Governor Lee Cruce of Oklahoma says leaving the state to attend a governors conference would threaten his anti crime program. He asserts the lieutenant governor would push wholesale penal reform if he is away, calling any absence a crime against Oklahoma.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Lee Cruce
Chamber of Commerce
Conference of Governors
Rochn Oha
Farmer's demonstration ends in selfinflicted death
Peru Indiana August 20 Willard Harrepp a farmer living south of Peru shot himself through the heart while showing others how another man had killed himself years ago He pointed the pistol at his breast saying This is the way he did it Five minutes later he was dead
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Commercial Tribune
Peru
Ind
Willard Harrepp
Tunnel Workmen Rescued After Catskill Shaft Fire
Thirty five men trapped 440 feet underground in the Catskill aqueduct section near Washington Heights were found unharmed two hours after a shaft fire broke out overhead. Smoke caused air shortages but all were hoisted to the surface safely. two laborers and a fireman were injured.
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Washington Heights
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