Taft Signs Payne Tariff Bill in Capitol Ceremony
President Taft signed the Payne tariff bill at six forty five last evening, as adjournment followed. The revised law takes effect at midnight and reduces many rates while maintaining protections for American industries, with statements stressing moderation and government data collection to enforce changes.
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Taft Visit Plans Prompt Local Committee Action
A three member committee from the Manufacturers' and Jobbers' Association will arrange La Crosse reception for President Taft on Sept 17. Directors abandon the McGregor excursion and set a Sept 16 17 itinerary outline for Taft's western trip with stops in Madison Portage La Crosse Winona Des Moines Omaha Denver and beyond.
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Uttley Testimony in Sutton Death Inquiry Continues
Lieut Harold Uttley known as the Darling of the Marine Corps faced a cross examination in Annapolis as the Sutton inquiry nears conclusions. Davis for the Suttons pressed for details on who supplied Sergeant Dehart a revolver the night Sutton was killed while Uttley admitted memory gaps and said he had no recollection of such matters.
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Black Hand Sends Money to Italy
Washington D C reports two Italian Black Hand suspects jailed over Jose Petrosino's assassination. They allegedly sent 2100 dollars via Marion Ohio post office, with 19 money orders of 190 dollars and one of 89 dollars in a day. Letters name Camillo Nuncio Ogga Lima Triba Italy and claim Ohio banana society killers.
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Jealous Miner Shoots Man in Ebb City
On August 6 in Ebb City Charles Hard was killed by George Seeley a fellow miner who had left work at noon and found Hard at Seeley’s home with Mrs Seeley A gun fight left Hard dead with a breast wound and Seeley shot in the arm in the ensuing exchange between neighbors and miners
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La Follette Denied Speech on Tariff Vote
Senator La Follette prepared remarks on the tariff but did not speak before the conference report vote. He noted his name on recognition lists shifted to bar his protest and pledged to address the bill before early next session.
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Miner-killer Jagens commits suicide after fatal quarrel
Danville Illinois August 6 John Dagan a miner was shot and killed this morning by John Jagens. Jagens then killed himself as a posse closed in near Kellyville. The men argued earlier and Jagens shot Dagan. his clothes caught fire from the revolver in his chest causing severe burns.
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Visitor from Minneapolis Visits Grandmother
Miss Gladys M. Oakins of Minneapolis is visiting her grandmother Mrs. C N. Holmes at 610 State Street.
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Minneapolis
C N. Holmes
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Sensational testimony in mayfield murder case at Sparta
The trial of Ed Mayfield Frank Young Andrew Johnson Dr Hedron Wilbur Davis Andrew Baumel Ernest Mengel and Frank Masterson for torturing Frank Allen an elderly farmer progressed with Dr Wilbur Davis turning state's evidence He described the assault the hanging at the Mayfield barn and the river ducking plan the theft of a purse containing 73 and Allen’s flight to Rochester Minnesota where he was treated by doctors The district attorney alleged the defendants spirited away the complainant to avoid testifying and to recover the purse from Andrew Johnson.
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Rochester
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Goodman
Mannell
Morris Favorite of Wisconsinites
M M Downey writes from Seattle fair that Wisconsinites abroad favor Thomas Morris for governor. In a straw ballot among fourteen Wisconsin expatriates Morris leads with twelve votes, Davidson one, and McGovern one, reflecting home sentiment.
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A Million for a Dollar in Cleveland Firm Deal
John D Rockefeller Jr. showcased bargaining skill by purchasing from his father properties valued at one million dollars for one dollar. The bundle includes The Patriarchal Homestead on Euclid Avenue and East Fortieth Street a half interest in the Garfield Building on Euclid Avenue and East Sixth Street a 52 frontage on Euclid Avenue and four East Cleveland parcels.
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Street Car Boycott Ends in Evansville After 69 Days
The Evansville street car strike lasting 69 days ended at noon when the carmen's union lifted the boycott. Settlement terms remain undisclosed.
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Carmen’s
Discrimination Against the West Men
A brief report notes discrimination faced by men in the western region, outlining perceived bias and calls for equal treatment and remedies. The exact events or dates are not specified in the fragment.
Chicago surface workers threaten strike and elevated lines follow
Chicago Aug 6 Em ployes of the surface traction lines plan a strike and L M Parks president of the elevated railway employes union says an elevated walkout is likely if surface workers strike. He notes all city routes loop the loop and cross from surface to elevated lines must act in concert. The South Side elevated workers are unorganized and a secret organization exists.
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Weather and water forecasts for three states today
Wisconsin shows generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Minnesota expects generally fair skies with possible showers in the northwest tonight and Saturday. Iowa also reports generally fair weather tonight and Saturday. Cooler temperatures in La Crosse at 66 with a warm high of 92 and light winds around 4 miles per hour. Rainfall is expected to be minimal.
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Iowa
Public indignation meeting called over Dill acquittal
Prominent club women in Little Rock call a Sunday protest against the acquittal of Earl Dill charged with criminal assault on Miss Ray Burkharter. The plan is to denounce the verdict as making criminal assault legal. Employers have dismissed jurors and depositors withdraw from a bank where a juror worked. merchants boycott a firm with a juror as city salesman. Dill was spirited away to a country town after the acquittal and then taken out of state by relatives.
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