President Hears Vote On Tariff In House Action
Washington April 9 Excitement rose as President with a party of ten arrived at the capital to witness the Payne tariff bill vote. The measure, before the House since March 17, was expected to pass this evening by a safe margin pending separate votes on lumber hides oil barley steel wire and a minority move to recommit with instructions. The Ways and Means Committee anticipated victory except on the oil amendment with Norris proposing a 1 percent ad valorem duty on petroleum. Proponents favored freeing rough lumber and all committee amendments, including revised Section 3 and the new drawback rules limiting repayment to one year and nearly ending grain drawback.
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Kassean
White House
Ways and Means
Champ Clark
Standard Oil Company
Petroleum
Fate With Jury Shot Fired By A Negro In Saloon
Foster Pratt entered Ray Bronson's saloon on Illinois street to fetch drinks then claimed Harvey Morton a Black porter fired at him but Pratt stopped the bullet with a blow. Police found conflicting statements and no revolver or bullet marks. Morton and bartender James Stewart denied the shooting. Pratt and Morton were jailed for further investigation. Pratt said he was robbed recently and ran, losing his hat. Pratt's address listed as 11144 Elston Street.
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Stewart
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Harry Riggin
Mary Nichols
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George Miller
Edward Decker
Riggia
Clifford Kealing
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Decker
South Meridian Street
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Harding Street
Augustus Eden
Eden
Frank Johnson
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William Cassidy
Sampson case near verdict in murder trial
In Lyons New York on April 9 the trial of Mrs Georgia Allyn Sampson for murder of her husband Harry wraps up. Defense rests after closing, verdict expected tonight with acquittal anticipated. If freed she would reunite with her mother at the Allyn homestead.
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Georgia
Exison Hamm
Hamm
Sampson
Burglary Mystery At Woodruff Home
A burglar entered W. O. Bates's Woodruff residence on Thursday night and stole $18 from a hall drawer. Family awoke Friday to ransacked rooms. no windows or doors appeared pried. A servant girl says she bolted the front door, with investigators Trimpe and Rucker supposing the girl left it unlocked.
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Woodruff Place
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Game Called Off By Manager Amid Heat
The Friday game against the Cubs was canceled due to hot weather, announced by Manager Carr. The decision, prompted by unsafe conditions, leaves both teams awaiting rescheduled action and updates on venue and date.
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Baby Dies After Scalding Water Accident
A 3 year old, Charles Wadsworth, died from burns after falling into a tub of scalding water in his father's home at 940 Harrison Street. He toppled while the mother did family washing in the kitchen. The funeral is set for 2 PM Saturday.
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N. J. Wadsworth
Harrison Street
Changes to Date in Tariff Bill From Payne Bill Deals
The Payne bill changes proposed by the house committee include reductions and removals across commodities. Items altered include barley, coffee, tea, cotton, zinc, pulp, and paper products with ad valorem and specific duties adjusted or eliminated. The draft outlines revised duties on iron, steel goods, tires, mica, pineapples, and tobacco, among others.
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Ad Valorem
Auto Speeding Suspect Arrested After Capitol Drive
Willam Forbes, driver for Overland Automobile, was arrested after speeding 27 mph on Capitol avenue between Fall Creek and Fifteenth street. Motorcycle officer Gibney testified as Forbes refused to stop and rode to the factory. Forbes was fined 11 dollars in police court.
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Fall Creek Bridge
Suit to block Indianapolis street improvement contract
W. D. Allison filed in superior court No. 3 on Friday seeking to enjoin contractor Marion Caldwell and the Board of Public Works from carrying out a cement walk project on N. Alabama Street. He alleges a recent legislative law renders the contract void and of no force or effect.
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Brockton High school bans players for tobacco and language
AeneNews Bulletins reports Head Master Charles Whitcomb of Brockton High School told baseball hopefuls each signed a written agreement not to use tobacco or improper language while trying for the team. Separate items note shipwrecks, social arrivals, burglaries, and other incidents across cities from Dover to New York.
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Mass
Charles Whitcoma
Brockton High School
Jackson Keeps Out of Fights Over the Jobs
Stokes Jackson of Greenfield Democratic state chairman, in Indianapolis for a day or two, says his mission is not political. He states he has not endorsed anyone nor signed petitions for job applicants. He cites illness and a doctor’s orders for rest, emphasizing he is resting.
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Greenfield
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Indianapolis Water chief F A W Davis dies at 73
Frederick A W Davis longtime president and treasurer of the Indianapolis Water Company died Friday morning at Pelham New York after years of service in Indianapolis. He will be buried in Indianapolis beside family survivors include widow Elizabeth, daughter Mrs H M Landon and son Lewis K Davis. He was a former Bank of Indiana cashier and leader in local business circles. The report notes his community roles and M E church involvement.
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Indianapolis Water Company
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General T. A. Morris
Merrill and
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Sullivan, Ind
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Board of Trade
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American Waterworks Association
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Fletcher Place
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Ita
Fugitive Jury Briber Dies in Mexico Report
Chicago April 9 Dan Coughlin once indicted for jury bribing is said to be dying at Puerto Cortez Honduras where he worked as a foreman on a road construction gang under the alias Jima Davis.
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Dan Coughlin
Puerto Cortez
Spanish Honduras
Jima Davis
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