Navy Officer Slated for Retirement Captain Qualtrough Retires
Special Dispatch reports Captain Edward F. Qualtrough, who commanded the battleship Georgia on the fleet’s world cruise, faces retirement after a court martial sentenced him to six months’ suspension. The trial, held aboard the Louisiana in February 1909, cited his conduct at Minister Gunmere’s dinner as the basis for charges.
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Edward F. Qualtrough
Georgia
Qualtrough
Louisiana
Schroeder
Potter
Niles
Hubbard
Murdock
Osterhaus
Vreeland
Tobacco free leaf hearing prompts fears of fraud and revenue loss
A Senate Finance subcommittee heard tobacco manufacturers oppose removing leaf sale restrictions under the Bradley amendment, warning of fraud and revenue loss. Officials echoed views, while Beveridge’s higher tax proposal faces scrutiny and possible revision. full committee to consider an amendment next Tuesday.
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Senate On Finance
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Congress
Beveridge
Foreign Pipe Lines Win In the Oklahoma Courts
Judge R E Campbell in Muskogee Oklahoma rules the state law prohibiting oil and gas shipments out of state violates the federal constitution and the interstate commerce act This decision marks a final victory for foreign pipeline companies restrained by state officials from selling natural products out of state
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R. E. Campbell
Oklahoma
Ambassador Says He Will Leave Uncle Sam's Service
Mexico City dispatch reports Ambassador David E. Thompson will resign from the U S diplomatic service at the start of next year.
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Uncle Sam
Mexico City
David E. Thompson
United States
Killed by Locomotive at Point Isabel
A man struck by a switch engine in the Pennsylvania railroad yards at Front and Washington streets Newport Kentucky was killed. An unidentified man believed to be James Shea was cut to pieces and died en route to the city hospital. A morgue burial followed. Letters in his pocket from Spokane dated May 22 addressed to James Shea Esq My Dear Brother indicated a sister chiding him for drinking.
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Nine Victims In Fiery Bomb Attack In Woonsocket
A dynamite bomb exploded among a crowd near street vendor John Harrison of Providence injuring nine people, one fatally. Victims include Alexander Lamay 14, Arsene Paul 12, Joseph Pierson 14, Stanislaw Jurcey 20, with four in serious condition. Police suspect anarchist motive. no arrests.
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Alexander Girard
Arsene Paul
Stanslaw Jurcey
Joseph Pierson
Lemay
John Harrison
Providence
Harrison
Cooks Drown After Boat Capsizes in Mississippi River
Five cooks were returning from an island when a squall overturned their rowboat on the Mississippi River. Three men Homer Keerns T A Mangold and Charles Harris drowned. Two companions were rescued.
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Homer Keerns
T. A. Mangold
Charles Harris
Tramp Murders Farm Family Near Rudolph
An unidentified tramp killed a farmer near Rudolph North Dakota his wife and daughter Mildred 18 and a farm hand Michael Roynane. Police suspect the killings followed an attempt to obtain a large sum of money believed to be in the Christie home.
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Mildred
Michael Roynane
Christie
Beasts Beat Roosevelt Expedition Hunter Captures Rhino
NAIVASHA July 3 Captain Richard Dawson of the Coldstream Guards shot a large white rhinoceros near Koba in Botik district. The Roosevelt expedition is active in the district seeking one of these rare animals.
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British East Africa
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Packer's Widow Ill After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs. Philip D. Armour, a Chicago social figure, lies ill in a local hospital after an appendicitis operation. Friends fear hot weather and her age may worsen her condition. she was stricken last Sunday.
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Philip D. Armour
Heney Automobile Upset Near Castle Rock
Francis J. Heney of San Francisco was riding with friends when their auto overturned near Castle Rock Washington on July 3. Some passengers were injured. Heney escaped by jumping clear.
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Francis J. Heney
San Francisco
Castle Rock
Heney
Desperado Surrenders After Eight Shot Run
Zone Oregon July 2 eight men were shot in a clash between a sheriff s posse and T G Earheart an ex convict. Earheart surrendered after ammunition ran out and was taken to Heppner. Victims named include William Clarks Joseph Beesley H B Perkins John Johnson Walter Casson Charles Ritchid and W H Escue.
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Joseph Beesley
BH. T. Perkins
John Johnson
Walter Casson
Charles Ritchid
W. H. Escue
T. G. Barheart
Barheart
BH. E. Miller
Walker
Casson
Earheart
Darheart
Texas Giant Dies at 77 Leaves Tall Heir
Vernon Texas reports the death of H C Thurst on known as the Texas giant a seven foot nine inch Confederate veteran aged 77 His survivor list includes one son who stands over seven feet tall at his family home in Vernon July 3 news note
No Conflict Between Taft And MacVeagh on Cleo
Washington July 3 steps were taken to correct the impression of a clash between President Taft and Secretary MacVeagh over a proposed oleomargarine tax in the tariff bill. Representative Tawney of Minnesota clarified the president had not endorsed MacVeagh’s plan and that the issue remains a treasury department matter.
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New York
Wrights Blame Magneto For Mishap To Aeroplane
Orville Wright travels to Dayton for cloth to repair the lower plane after a tree strike. The magneto fault is cited as the likely cause of the engine stop, with Wilbur and Taylor set to repair skids while Orville is away.
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Moral discipline urged as cure for delinquency at education council
Denver July 3 I C McNeill Memphis superintendent tells the National Council of Education that lack of forceful home discipline corrupts morals and breeds delinquency. He warns against immature schooling and urges attention to physical and emotional care alongside academics, with many educators and a Hiawatha play by Indians highlighted.
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National Council of Education
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Joseph Swain
Swarthmore College
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Cain
Satan
Carroll G. Pearse
Milwaukee
Chicago
Stratton D. Brooks
Boston
Supreme Court Reverses Night Rider Verdicts in Tennessee
The Tennessee Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions of eight night riders linked to Captain Quentin Rankin's 1919 Walnut Log killing. Six face death eligibility. two convicted of second degree murder. Reversal cites improper grand jury selection and insufficient defendant challenges. new trials ordered.
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Bud Morris
Bob Huffman
Henry A. Craft
Memphis
M. M. Neil
Justice Craft
J. E. Jones
Senate Adopts Maximum and Minimum Pay Act
The Senate approved a bill setting maximum and minimum pay levels for political action committees. The measure aims to standardize compensation scales and curb overpayment practices.
Tariff debate shapes income tax amendment near passage
Washington July 3 The Senate adopted provisions of a tariff measure including a maximum 25 percent duty on certain imports and a retaliatory scheme. Debates cited discrimination by foreign powers and support from Senator Bacon. The vote on the maximum provision was 36 to 18 with administrative details to be settled by the finance committee tomorrow.
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Germany
Benator Bacon
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Viva .Voce
Committee On Finance
Oil Men Fight as Independents Seek Tariff Countervail
Independent oil producers in Washington plan a renewed push to amend the tariff bill to provide a countervailing duty on imported petroleum and products. Senator Curtis proposes reducing the new amendment to half the current rate, targeting foreign crude and refined products including Mexico’s high levy. A Senate roll call is expected as supporters and opponents align, with several anti amendment senators signaling support for the countervailing plan.
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A & Tal
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Curtis
Mexico
Burton's Vote Surprises On Tariff Provision
Ohio senator Burton shocks the Senate by opposing the tariff maximum and minimum provisions of the bill. Senator Aldrich deems the provision key, while Burton argues for a 23 percent level rather than 25 percent, giving an explanation to reporters.
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Munsey
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Injured Man Fatally Run Down by Streetcar
In St Louis on July 3 a man from Struthers Ohio was struck by a streetcar. He sustained a skull fracture and internal injuries, leaving his condition grave.
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