Free hides battle in Taft era leather tariffs
Washington reports debate over free hides linked to leather duties as conferees explore rates on boots shoes and harness. Aldrich demands tightening on leather duties to win votes and a Philippine tariff provision is reopened by order of the President.
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Washington
Aldrich
Northwestern
Rhode Island
Taft
House
Senate
Wearren
Vely
Dederea
United States
Ee R. Edwards
Ee Ot
DU Rea
Insular Affairers
Mayor Markbreit Nearing End After Long Illness
Leopold Markbreit mayor of Cincinnati lapsed into unconsciousness and showed little sign of revival as doctors warned his end could come within hours. He spoke to his wife, saying he was not afraid to die, before slipping into a coma as attendants attended him. Vice Mayor Galvin and Secretary Small visited the bedside yesterday amid hopeful but fading prospects.
Four More Dreadnoughts For England's Big Navy
London July 26 The government confirmed in the House of Commons that four additional dreadnoughts would be laid down in April and completed by March 1912 after careful review of foreign shipbuilding. Reignald, first lord of the admiralty, stated the decision follows anxious examination and aims to strengthen the fleet's capacity.
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London
Reignald
Admiralty
House of Commons
Reduction of Bail in Attack Case Elevates Bond
Hamilton Ohio July 26 Charles Johnson alias Board charged with attacking Carrie Thompson appeared before Judge Gard. Bail was increased from 1 to 1200 dollars by the judge after hearing the case. Johnson remained in jail awaiting grand jury action.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Charles Johnson
Board
Carrie Thompson
Gard
Jn Gard
Johnson
Straub
New Board of Health Named by Acting Mayor Galvin
Acting Mayor Galvin transmitted five names for the new Cincinnati Board of Health. appointees include Dr. Howard W. Walker Dr. George A. Fackler Major Frank J. Jones Dr. John H. Landis and A C Shinkle. Members receive terms from one to five years and are praised by council.
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NEW Board OF Health
Galvin
Board of ‘Health
Howard W. Walker
George A. Fackler
Frank J. Jones
John H. Landis
A. Co. Shinkle
Walker
Dr. Fackler
Major Jones
Dr. Landis
A.C. Shinkle
Ed Walker
Ohio-Miami Medical College
Fackler
Loyal Legion
Cincinnati University
Old Yale
Tornado Levels Macklin Saskatchewan Town
A tornado swept through Macklin Saskatchewan along the Saskatoon and Wetaskiwin branch of the Canadian Pacific railway. The village was destroyed but no serious injuries were reported. The event occurred July 26 near Hart Manitoba with the town left in ruins and responders assessing damage.
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Winnipeg
Mén
Macklin
Saskatoon and Wetaskiwin
Canadian Pacific Railway
Saskatchewan
Offer Ex-Shah Large Pension To Leave Persia
Teheran July 26 The new Persian government offers ex Shah Mohammed Ali Mirza a pension of 25000 dollars per year if he leaves Persia promptly.
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Shah
Teheran
Mohammed Ali Mirga
Persia
Missouri claimant Josie Pomfret dies at county infirmary
Miss Josie Pomfret, linked to a $17,000,000 Pomfret estate in England, died yesterday at the county poor farm in Independence. She was a former Chicago and Cincinnati newspaper woman. major papers had devoted columns to her claim.
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Kansas City
Josie Pomfret
Pomfret
England
Independence
Chicago
Cincinnati
Miss Pomfret
Peculiar Divorce Case Opens in Common Pleas Court
A deaf mute Allen Hitchcock sues for divorce from Minnie Hitchcock claiming she uses sign language cigarettes of abuse and swears at him with her fingers and makes life burdensome for him in Columbus Ohio.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Common Pleas Court
Allen Hitchcock
Minnie
Panama Ignores Kicks of the United States
A July report states a reliable testimony of unprovoked assaults and rough treatment of American citizens including naval officers has been presented to the Panama government seeking apology punishment compensation and police reform but Panama has offered unsatisfactory responses and the issue remains unresolved.
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Pashington
Panama
Kennedy Confirms Sutton Sought No Fight With Adams
At the Naval Academy board of inquiry in Annapolis the testimony of Charles W. Kennedy supported Sutton's mother and sister claim that Sutton did not seek fights with Adams. Kennedy, an eyewitness, described an earlier clash between Sutton and Adams, and said Utley intervened. Kennedy also noted pressure from superiors to stay quiet before the shooting.
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Kennedy
Sutton
Adams
Annapolis
Board of Inquiry
Naval Academy
James N. Sutton
Marine ‘Corps
Marine Corps
Norfolk
A. D. McCormick
Gq ‘Polt
Tiieutenant
Ofutton
Leonard
Utley
Osterman
Jeter Kennedy
Naval Hospital
Adama
Midsummer Snowstorm Halts Balloon Flight Attempt
A midsummer snowstorm two miles up halted the ascent of John Berry Paul J McCullough and John Thurman from University City as they tried to land near Savanna Ill to win the Lahm cup. Their 242 mile journey was dampened by rain sleet and snow forcing them to abandon the voyage as the ballast was thrown and gas could no longer lift the weight.
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ST. Louis
John’ Berry
Paul J. McCullough
John
Thurman
University City
Savanna
Ill
Barry
Pick Up Sal 000 Gets Big Reward
New York July 26 A Long Island railroad brakeman named William Robelin accidentally picked up a bag containing gems valued at about $30,000. He also retrieved $100 in money and two outfits of clothing. Mrs A Schwab of New York offered a $1000 reward and a full paid two weeks vacation plus a life position at $100 a month as a reward from the owner.
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New York
Wwilliam Robelin
Long Island Railroad
A. Schwab
Ohio to Have an Airship Factory
Columbus July 26 The first airship company formed in Ohio was chartered today by the secretary of state. The Cleveland concern has a capital stock of 26000 and is authorized to manufacture and sell air ships and aeroplanes and to transport passengers and freight through space. Incorporators are prominent Cleveland citizens.
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Columbus, CO
Ohio
Cleveland
Auead
Japanese Battleship Asahi Gun Fire Casualties
In Ise bay during target practice on July 26 a twelve pounder exploded aboard the Japanese battleship Asahi injuring five crew members including two officers. The incident occurred while the crew was at gun practice.
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Tokyo
Ise Bay
Riots in Guadalajara Leave Dead and Wounded
U S readers learn of violent political riots in Guadalajara, Mexico, including deaths of two Americans and a Mexican boy, numerous injuries, and widespread property damage. Mob attacks target a Diaz Reyes rally at Hotel Garcia as troops respond and press reports lag.
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Mexico City
Guadalajara
Diaz
Corral
Reyes
Garcia
W. H. Horton
H. Murphy
Ameri Can
Associated Press
The
Republic
Southern Pacific Railroad
Ast
Plaza de Armas
Mexico
Democratic Party
Regista Party
Renardo Reyes
Neuvo Leon
Rioting Breaks Out at Pressed Steel Plant
Rioting erupts at the Pressed Steel Car company plant in McKee's Rocks, Pittsburg area for the first time in ten days. Deputies reportedly fire on strikers, no injuries reported, authorities deploy extra guards as tensions rise.
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Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKee’s Rocks
Depauty
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Shinkle
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