Dixon Mixes With Payne Over Tariff Debate
In Washington on April 28, Representative Dixon of Indiana attacked the Payne tariff law as an increase over the Dingley act noting a 1.71 percent higher rate based on 1907 figures. Representative Payne rebutted declaring Dixon’s statistics unfounded. Both sides said they would file committee reports to support their claims.
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Washington
House
Scadera
Representaive Dixon
Indiana
Ways and Means Committee
Payne
Ardent suitor slain as brother hacks assailant with axe
In Chicago a man named Antonio Morosco was killed by Anna Forte’s brother after Morosco tried to hug and kiss Forte outside her home. The mother fired five shots at Morosco. none hit him but one wounded a bystander. The assailant then fled.
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Chicago
Antonio Morosco
Anna Forte
Morosco
Mark
President Wilson Meets Moore on Alien Land Bill Fallout
President Wilson and acting Secretary of State John Bassett Moore conferred at the White House regarding an answer to Bryan’s Sacramento message on the alien land bill. The president believes the issue is aimed at embarrassing the administration but is seeking a satisfactory compromise.
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Washington
Wilson
John Bassett Moore
White House
Bryan
Sacramento
Tariff Bill Debates Narrow Duty Increases Defeated
In Washington on April 29 the House under the five minute rule defeated most amendments that would raise tariff duties. Progressives sided with Republicans against the Underwood provisions as a shoe and metal polished exemption was adopted.
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Washington
House
Illinois Man Fatally Shoots Sister-in-Law Then Takes Own Life
In Danville Illinois on April 29 Jack Clifton shot his sister-in-law Mrs James Harrison during a quarrel at a dinner table and then killed himself. Clifton blamed her for extravagant purchases that alleged wife incurred, saying she taught his wife to hunt bargains. Mrs Harrison was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
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Danville
Jack Clifton
James Harrison
Chicago
California Legislators Press Anti Alien Bill After Bryan Statements
In Sacramento on April 29 sentiment among lawmakers favored adopting an anti alien bill similar to the one that brought Secretary Bryan to California. They express disappointment over Bryan's remarks and demand Washington obtain Japan's objection to the measure. If no direct response comes, Tokyo through Viscount China may be asked to relay Japan's stance to the State Department.
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Sacramento
Bryan
California
United States
Japan
Tokio
Washington
China
State Department
Bryan Receives Code Message After Stone Laying Speech
Secretary Bryan received a long code message from the President in Sacramento on April 29 but declined to discuss its contents. He then resumed his executive conference with the Legislature after addressing the corner stone laying of the Y M C A building.
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Sacramento
Bryan
First Suit Filed in West Side Flood Damage Case
Indianapolis April 20 William Arthur Fox filed the first suit arising from the West Side flood seeking 5000 damages against Kingan & Co and others. He alleges dumping dirt and debris obstructed and diverted water causing destruction of property and dental fixtures. Other suits likely to follow.
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Indianapolis
William Arthur Fox
West Side
Kingan & Co
Fire destroys Acme Mills in Jeffersonville IN
Fire at Acme Mills and elevator in Jeffersonville Indiana caused $110000 in losses with $65000 covered by insurance. Investigators cite spontaneous combustion as the likely cause.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Acme
Four inspectors face trial for obstructing justice in New York
In New York on April 29 former inspectors Sweeney Hussey Thompson and Martha were placed on trial in the criminal court on charges of obstructing justice. Evaneville reports a white male body, age about fifty to sixty, found floating in the Ohio River on Sunday and buried with no identification.
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New York
Sweeney
Hussey
Thompson
Martha
Criminal Court Today
Evaneville
Ohio River
Marble Corner Items Mixed Local Social Notes
Marble Corner items report a flurry of brief visits and business calls from Abe Van Antwerp in Vere sailles to Chris Mitchell in Chupont and J W Hash to Wirt. Capt George Ashby named Ed Myer commander after Capt Carlisle’s disappearance. foul play suspected. Bay Fresh supply Mrs Austin's Bag Buckwheat advertised by local grocer.
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Abe van Antwerp
Veresailles
Chris Mitchell
Chupont
J. W. Hash
Wirt
Frank Wildman
Bessie
Jamea Sflash
Middlefork
Lewie
Dupont
Kennis Sheldon
Cincinnati
Fon Ebel
Marble Valley
Harry Dannecker
Big Creek
Grace Thomas
Sam Jarvis
Lester Wildman
Daisy Jarvis
Clarence Wildman
Madison
Float
Lawrence Shadday
Edd Adam
S. G. Anderson
S. B. Anderson
Clarence Adam
Louisville
Frank Mitchell
Seymour
Ed. Adams
Jarvis Bros
Cross Plains
J.D. Johnston
George Ashby
Ind
Ed Myer
Kentucky
Samuel M. Carlisle
Fourth Street
Ashby
George W. Doubleday
Nashville
Ed. Myer
Carliale
John Weppler
North Fourth Street
Louisville Times
Famous brood mares burned at Keene stable fire
In Lexington Kentucky this morning a fire at James R Keene’s stable destroyed fifteen famous brood mares and their foals. The property loss is estimated at about one hundred thousand dollars.
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Lexington
James R Keene
Inspectors hold Vandalia wreck fault at Terre Haute
Washington dispatch says Chief Inspector Belknap of the Interstate Commerce Commission holds Conductor Smith responsible for the Vandalia wreck at Terre Haute on January 5 that killed five people. Engineer Davis of the striking train is also found at fault.
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Washington
Belknap
Interstate Commerce Commission
Smith
Terre Haute
Davis
Senate committee delays Panama canal questions
Washington April 29 The senate committee on interoceanic canals voted 13 to 1 to postpone all questions affecting the Panama canal till the regular session.
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Panama Canal
Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On
Ambassadors Conference Resumes After Adjourning
Vienna notes the ambassadors conference resumes sessions after a two day adjournment. Austria signals plan to act independently to drive Montenegrins from Scutari amid ongoing Balkan tension and fresh supply lines reported.
Grain and Livestock Market Report Summary
Wheat and corn prices show steady movement with No 2 red and No 3 white futures listed. Hay and cattle prices also hold firm, with bids and receipts described for various grades and weights, including good to choice feeds and calf valuations.
Baseball Scores From Yesterday in National and American Leagues
National League Pittsburg defeats Chicago 5 to 4 and Cincinnati edges St. Louis 7 to 5. American League games were postponed. American Association also not specified.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
American Association
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
Cleveland
Washington. S
Detroit
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
Louisville
Minneapolis
Toledo
St. Paul
Middleton-Wymond Co Coal Prices and Feed Costs
Grain and seed buying and selling prices listed by Middleton-Wymond Co. for Timothy Clover Red Top Orchard Blue Grass and various seeds. Also includes coal prices for Pittsburg Lump Nut and Coke per ton with mixed price ranges and unit figures.
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Middleton-Wymond Co
Pittsburg
Crushed Coke and Coal Rates in Early Trade
Fragmentary OCR notes show price mentions for crushed coke per ton and coal per ton for wagons and coke to wagons. The text includes shorthand and units with unclear context, suggesting a brief price list or trade bulletin. No clear dates, places, or named entities are identifiable.
Notice of Administration for Henry G. Martch Estate
The judge of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Indiana appoints Mamie B. Martch administratrix of the estate of Henry G. Martch, deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent. Curtis Marshall attorney. April 24 1913.
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Circuit Court
Jefferson County
Indiana
Henry G. Martch
Mamie B. Martch
Curtis Marshall
Mayl
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