Congress Warns of New Tariff Clash If Revision Fails
Senator Cummins predicts a renewed political fight over tariff revision if the current bill lowers duties on imports. He argues the Republican platform supports revision but warns many oppose substantial reductions and that a fresh campaign would begin once Congress adjourns. He cites concerns that high duties shield profits for a few and delays countrywide business peace.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Finance Committee
Congress
Manufacturer
Wright
Republican Party
Custom House
Public men to honor Knox at New Willards gathering
A notable group of public men will meet at the New Willards tonight as guests of the president and the American Peace Arbitration League to honor the new secretary of state Secretary Knox on his 56th birthday. The event recognizes his ability as head of the American cabinet and marks his natal day.
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Associated Press
Joe Washington
New Willards
Rof
American Peace ‘Arbitration’ ‘League
Knox
Old Time Pilot at the Helm Goes to Natchez
Old Mississippi pilots dismiss fears for the battleship Mississippi on its river trip to Natchez. They say any steersman can guide her upriver, noting the ship draws 27 feet and the water is 200 feet deep at anchor, with safe depths through the 300 mile stretch to the mouth.
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Natchez
Uncle Sam
Naval Wharf
Marine Register
Burglars Loot Sonneborn Store Then Burn It In La Porte
Four burglars looted the Sonneborn sporting goods shop in La Porte Indiana took a wagon load of loot including a $1 500 trotting horse named Humming Bird and delivery wagons. The raid triggered a pursuit by autos and police after an explosion and fire. One man Sobesky age 26 was captured amid mob tension. three others fled into nearby woods.
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Humming Bird
John Line
Line Commission House
Sporting Goods
August Jonas
Sobesky
Jeffersonville
Chicago
Sonneborn
Weston Loses Time Because of Hot Wave
Edward Payson Weston, the pedestrian, started west from Oak Grove Missouri at 7 this morning, after losing time yesterday due to excessive heat. A YMCA delegation met him at Independence as he continued toward Kansas City, aiming to reach the city at 2 pm.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Edward Payson Weston
Oak Grove
Independence
Weston
Stolypin Faces Cabinet Crisis in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on May 6 the anti Stolypin campaign escalated as Stolypin demanded that Nicholas disassociate from reactionary plots or accept the resignations of the entire cabinet. The confrontation follows two years of courtier pressure and intensified while Stolypin was away from the capital.
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Associated Press
St. . Petersburg
Stolypin
Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Illinois Steel Inks $28 Rail Sale To Chicago Milwaukee St Paul
The Illinois Steel Company, a United States Steel subsidiary, announced a contract to sell 60 000 tons of steel rails to the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway at 28 dollars per ton. Delivery to begin soon. the deal is the largest since the open market began.
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Associated Press
New York
Illinois Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Trial of Capt Hains Jr in Sailor Killing Near Flushing
In New York May 6 the trial of Capt. Peter C. Hains Jr for the killing of William B. Annis proceeds with defense expert Dr L S Manson cross examined. The alienist cites impulsive insanity as the motive and notes the moment of impulse when Annis heard the name.
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Peter C. Hains, Jr
William B. Annis
L. S. Manson
Mr. DeWitt
Annis
Arthur C. Brush
Majority Is 1332 Vote Keeps Delaware County Dry
Rochester Indiana May l. Fulton county is dry by remonstrance with a 1332 majority to extend the dry period two more years. Rochester county seat reports a 335 dry tally and every 1.4 township in the county went dry. Muncie May 6. Wets may file in superior court to challenge last week’s election due to alleged irregularities.
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Muncie
Ind
Delaware County
Ray Rickok
Mack launches National Monthly to push party unity
Buffalo May 6 Chairman Norman E Mack head of the democratic national committee releases the first issue of the National Monthly. He says the party will focus on issues of agreement rather than campaigns of disagreement and stresses a need to overcome past reversals to keep democracy strong.
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Democratic National
Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
National Monthly
Mack
German Ambassador Bernstorff Welcomed by Milwaukee Leaders
German Ambassador Bernstorff arrived in Milwaukee as the guest of the Citizens Business League. He attended receptions and luncheons and toured the city by automobile. The Milwaukee Press Club hosted a reception where his autograph was signed on a panel for distinguished visitors.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Bernstorff
Citizen’s Business League
Milkee Press ‘Club
Hayti Sees Prosperity Path Says U S Minister
Henry W Furniss, Indiana born American minister to Hayti, arrived in New York for a few months visit and declared that Hayti's conditions have permanently improved and that the country is on the road to prosperity.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry W. Furniss
Indiana
Hayti
Independent Alexandria Team Set for Sunday Game and Concert
The M and F team will play the strong independent Alexandria squad Sunday if weather allows. A band concert follows the ball game with admission at 25 cents, ladies free, from 2 to 3 o'clock. The team has dated Ft Wayne and Shamrocks for July 11, marking one of the strongest independent squads in the state.
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Alexandria
Ft. ‘Wayne
TAP HIS SPINE TO SAVE HIS LIFE
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Remarkable Insanity Inquest On Record In Boston Case
Chester Jordan formerly of Indianapolis faces a new insanity test in a murder case. The lumber puncture will extract spinal fluid to detect paresis germs under a microscope. If present Jordan could avoid the electric chair, as doctors witness the procedure.
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Chester Jordan
Indianapolis
Jordan
Severe Cass County Storm With Flooding and Damage
A Thursday evening storm brought heavy rain hail and high winds across Cass County. Telegraph lines and telephone services were damaged while city streets flooded with rainwater overwhelming storm sewers and flooding basements. The downpour disrupted daily activities and prompted concerns about a deserted city as residents hunted mushrams and prepared for the day ahead.
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Cass County
Tragic Pet Incident Reported With Fatal Shooting
A brief Associated Press item from Venice reports a deadly incident where two minutes after his pet dog was shot and killed, Alfred F Johnson was also killed. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.
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Dog
Associated Press
Venice
James Boyle Sentenced for Stealing Billy Whitla
James Boyle received a sentence for theft involving Billy Whitla. The report notes the conviction and punishment details as recorded in the local court record.
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James .Boyle
BILLY _WHITLA
Jury Deliberates Fifteen Minutes in Boyle Kidnapping Trial
Mercer PA May 16 James H A Boyle found guilty after brief deliberation. Witness Billy Whitla testified about a man called Mr Jones who recruited him to take others away. Boyle pleaded not guilty. Court adjourned with doors locked to avoid crowd trouble.
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Boyle
Sharon
Anche
Billy” ‘Whitla
James
Billy
Bn Cock
Niles
Cleveland
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Ara Falls
Associated, Press
Fiat
Hains
Flushing, N. Y
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America
Rochester
Fulton
More
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Delaware
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Boston, Mass
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Ransom
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