Progressives Defeat Tariff Bill in Senate Vote
Washington August 5 the tariff bill passed the senate 47 to 31 with no Democrats voting yes. Republicans Beveridge LaFollette Cummins Dolliver Nelson Bristow and Clapp opposed the measure while Aldrich and Hale clashed over the conferees and the strength of the final provisions.
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Senate
Beveridge
LaFoliete
Cummins
Dolliver
Nelson
Bristow
Clapp
Aldrich
Hale
Imdder
Jory Maine
Fefl
Hate
Port Before Taft Signs Bill Caps Cargo Rush
New York messages urge ship captains to push vessels to reach port before Taft signs the tariff bill. Increased duties on rare wines and other goods prompt importers to order faster sailings, risking safety valves and speed, to beat the new tax and save thousands of dollars.
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New York
Commercial “Co. Q. di
Taft
Gompers Accused of Profiting From Labor Abroad
Indianapolis reports the Mine Workers Journal accuses Samuel Gompers of angering the AFL by sending him to Europe with expenses paid and salary. The Journal claims his investigations would be shared with American workers, while a newspaper syndicate pays him to publish letters, effectively profiting from labor papers.
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Indianapolis
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mine Workers’ Journal
Gompers
Europe
Journal
Gommpers
Brethren Picnic Draws Hundreds In Northern Indiana
The Brethren congregations of northern Indiana held their annual Island Park picnic with about 200 attendees from Goshen, Elkhart, South Bend, Napanee and Goshen’s Telkhart group. Rev. G. W. Rench opened with a sermon for adults, children enjoyed games and a basket dinner, and Rev. A. T. Wetrick of South Bend delivered the afternoon sermon. Rev. J. A. Garber of Elkhart served as master of ceremonies.
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Brethren
Indiana
Island Park
Telkhart
Soshen
Nappanoe
South Bend
Goshen
G. W. Rench
A. T. Wetrick
J. A. Garber
Elkiart
Sweden's unions demand self settlement of strike
Stockholm reports committees from the Swedish labor union and Allied unions notified the labor ministry they oppose government mediation. They insist the strike differences be resolved by the parties themselves and not imposed from above.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Swedish
Ee Association
Rade
Labor Ministry
Jittenipe
Boidline
Reward decision in Whitla kidnapping case in Cleveland
Deputy Attorney General Cunningham of Pennsylvania arrived in Cleveland to supervise a probe to award the $15 000 reward for the capture of James Boyle and his wife, the kidnapers of Willie Whitla of Sharon. Patrick O Reilly, a Cleveland saloon keeper, is the only applicant so far. He provided the tip on the Boyles’ whereabouts on March 23, leading to arrests within hours.
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Cleveland
Cunningham
Pennsylvania
James Boyle
Willie Whitla
Sharon
Patrick O'Reilly
Tie
Boyles
Johnson Fails to Sign Articles with Jeffries
James J Jeffries sailed for Bremen aboard the George Washington. Johnson failed to appear to sign the contract with Jeffries, but Jeffries left with his manager Sam Berg clothed with full authority to sign.
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New York
James J
Jeffries
Bremen
George Washington
Jack Johnson
Sam Berg
Deficiency Bill Passed by Senate
Washington reports the conference report on the deficiency bill adopted in the house yesterday passed the senate today. It now goes to President Taft for approval.
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Washington
House
Senate
Taft
City Council Fixes Boundaries and Repairs Budget
The city council met last night and passed an ordinance to borrow 8000 at not over five percent for eight months. The move, urged by City Controller James A. Bell, aims to meet current expenses. The salary for the park superintendent was discussed but no action taken.
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James A. Bell
Counciimen
Brubaker
Uiis
Sone
Evening Events at the Concert and Clubs Night
Tonight at 7 p m the Concert Orchestra performs followed by a monologue Peaceful Valley. Friday Elkhart Day features morning classes entertainment for Boys and Girls Clubs directed by Miss Ohman and a kindergarten class. A 2:30 p m lectureBrains by Bishop Frank M Bristol and a 4:00 p m YWCA program. R m Magician Edward Reno closes.
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Elkhart
Miss Ohman
Kindéraarten
Bishop Frank
Bristol
Young Women’s Christian Association
R. m
Edward Reno
Notable Afternoon Chautauqua Draws Crowd Despite Rain
An afternoon crowd gathered at the chautauqua grounds to hear Ernest Wray Oneal and Mrs Eleanor Bingham with Phidelah Rice slated for tonight. Despite a heavy rainstorm, patrons remained and enjoyed bird and dog tricks by Pamahasika as grounds recovered with tents and auditorium seating filling quickly after the shower.
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Hhautauqua
Ernest Wray Oneal
Ileanor Bingham
Phidelah Rice
Pamahasika
New Factory Seeks Site in Elkhart
A new factory seeks a site in Elkhart as negotiations advance with local officials and developers. Officials discuss potential incentives and location suitability amid plans for job creation and regional growth.
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Elkhart
Steamship Waratah May Be Lost With 806 Passengers
Cape Town reports that under orders from the British admiralty two warships were sent to search for the steamship Waratah carrying 806 passengers nine days overdue on its nine day voyage from Cape Town. The ship reportedly went down after a storm swept the coast on the second day out.
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Cape ‘Town
Admiralty
Sane
Cape. Town
Democrats Urge City Party Discipline At Jefferson Club
Party leaders met at the Jefferson club to reorganize the city committee for municipal campaigning. Harry Arnold was elected chairman Clem Bower secretary and Howard F Campbell treasurer all by acclamation. Speakers blamed the administration for pandering to the opposition and urged unity to oppose Republican votes in the upcoming city election.
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Jefferson Club
Harry Arnold
Clem Bower
Howard F. Campbell
Favor
Democracy
Temporary restraining order halts West Second Street paving
Judge VanFleet in South Bend issues a temporary injunction stopping Western Construction from proceeding on the nearly $100,000 West Second Street paving project after Peters Bros. Paying Co. alleged fraud in securing the contract. The hearing featured about 40 witnesses as attorneys argued bid validity, council action, and property owner rights to designate pavement type.
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Peters Bros
Ijts
West Second Street
Commion Council
M. M. Townley
Tie
Common Council
Tle
Comen
G. Graham
Saloon Closures Boost Indiana Bar Cash in Election Wreckage
The article reports bar owners in Elkhart and across Indiana profiting as saloons close or limit services after election-driven reforms. It notes remaining bars expanding space, more patrons, and owners claiming good business despite overall closures. A Washington Dispatch mentions Jeonard Wiefer and C T Conninghton reducing wet foots to three in Daviess county.
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Elkhart
Wd. Dalke
Indiana
Washington
Ind
Galnons
Jeonard Wiefer
C. T. Conninghton
Montgomery
Daviess County
First Test of New Primary Law in Indianapolis
Indianapolis on August 5 sees the first test of the new primary law. Both parties vote simultaneously for mayor city clerk police judge and city council members following a heated campaign amid denials and disputes over the law.
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Indianapolis
Body of Robson Still Missing in Chain Lake Search
Rescue teams probe North Chain Lake for Thomas Robson who drowned Saturday night while rowing with George Mennett of Blishart. Friends and relatives linger at the lake using hooks ropes and grapnels hoping clothing entanglement explains his fate.
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Thomas Robson
North Chain Lake
George,Mennett
Blishart
Éthan
Red headed Elkhart woman linked to revolver purchase
In Warsaw on August fifth two women from Elkhart contained a red headed lady who bought a revolver at Joe Ganinfield's shop to shoot at Chapin's sake turtles. The Rogers woman was later fined for public intoxication. the incident involved relations with Red Smith and Bishart, ending with the pair's return to Elkhart.
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Warsaw
Lndy
Elkhart
Joe Ganinfield
Chapin
Smith
Bishart
Rogers
Jatty
Elishart
Chapman
Treis
Grate Costs Spark Police Action Over Conditionally Sought Aid
Police pursue a case over a contested cost and a $25 request linked to a conditional aid matter. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate enforcement steps related to funding conditions.
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