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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
2
The new tariff bill was signed into law and takes effect immediately. It imposes taxes on cotton futures and related wool and sugar matters, with currency legislation now due for completion. The measure envisions execution of the new rates at once and outlines subsequent administrative steps.
In the opinion of its makers the Pemocratic iquderk of congress the Hust iatiporlint features of the new tart are: reductions in nearly all major foodstuffs and farm products, free wool on raw wool, cut of duties on wool, clothing, sugar, and other items, abolition of tariffs on meats dairy products and several farm goods, and broader shifts in import duties aimed at lowering consumer costs while protecting production. The text notes reductions and removals across multiple categories and claims broad impact on daily goods and agricultural items.
President Wilson signs the tariff bill surrounded by representatives senators and cabinet members The measure becomes law at midnight with the currency bill to follow The ceremony featured Clark Underwood Marshall Keen and other lawmakers observers and officials The signing pens were later given to Underwood and Senator Suamonen as currency legislation takes effect
At Enole Park Seven Oaks on October 2 Victoria West, whose mother Lady Sacksville recently won a court victory over a $5 million bequest, married Harold Nicholson, youngest son of Sir Arthur Nicholson, British ambassador to Rome. Six hundred guests offered jewelry gifts totaling over 1.6 million. Guests included Youebess of Marlborough, Lady bur ferin, Lady Randolph Churchill, Mrs. Lewie Harcourt, Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Mrs. John Jacob Astor, and Lady Abingdon.
Alfred Dawson, 74, president of Leyton Packing Company and former head of Armour, Plankinton and the early-day Packers, died in London after an appendicitis operation. He led the Sulwackes era and held key roles in the meat packing industry.
In Arkadelphia Arkansas on October 4 a boiler at a local sawmill exploded killing Tom Pritchard. The blast hurled the victim several yards and caused fatal injuries.
New York reports Col Theodore Roosevelt and a party sailing for Buenos Aires to begin a journey into South America. They plan 400 miles by water to the Paraguay river headwaters and exploration of the jungle and high country between rivers Tapajos and Xingu. Pinchot lauds the mission as part of the Progressive cause before Roosevelt departs.
In Piedras Negras on October 2 the constitutionalists halted a federal advance and demanded U S aid to prevent the destruction of the international bridge and American property. Eight soldiers guarded bridge entrances while a dynamite squad stood ready. About 3,090 refugees waited to cross the river, and a five dollar head tax was imposed to break the blockage.
The Minnesota Supreme Court held that the state cannot regulate interstate commerce, a ruling in the Frank H. Ford versus Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway case. The decision may impact state rights under the Cashman law and its application to interstate railroad operations.
Mount Vernon Ark Oct 4 A mystery over the deaths of Joe Cooper and his wife was cleared when officers found they had been killed by snakes. The elderly couple had moved into a hillside house that had stood deserted for two years.
A Russian north polar expedition led by Laeutensut Sedey was rescued near Zemlya in the Arctic above Copenhagen Denmark with activities recorded in November.
In New York and Indianapolis on October 3, Harry Jones, international secretary of the Trap Workers union, was arrested on conspiracy to transport explosives. George E. Davis, alias George McDonald, linked to the McNamara case, confessed plans to dynamite non union structures nationwide and to raise 4 million dollars. Also reported, a bomb attempt wrecked the Potter Enterprise plant in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, damaging machines but injuring no one.
Torrential rains unload havoc across San Antonio Houston and surrounding towns. Water six feet deep in streets drowns dozens and bridges wash away. Damages exceed five million nine hundred thousand dollars with San Marcos Temple and Laredo nearly submerged and communications crippled.
New York Oct 4 Herman Delrichs the rich young student and boar companion of Vincent Astor was summoned to appear before Columbia faculty to explain his conduct with Miss Lucille Singleton. A car crash followed and charges that Delrichs stabbed Singleton were filed. Singleton, who earlier sworn an affidavit she was feloniously assaulted, has recanted and shields her former admirer. Dean Harlan Store said facts will be gathered and Delrichs may be expelled if he cannot clear himself.
Joliet real estate broker James C. OConnor pleaded guilty before Judge F I Hopper after being indicted on twenty counts including forgery larceny by deceit and operating a confidence game. He received a sentence ranging from one to fourteen years in prison.
Report from J Paul Jameson vice-consul general at Shanghai says an American child was killed and other Western footloose residents were maltreated by Chinese brigands at Tsaoyang near Peking.
New York October 4 A dramatic interruption marred the inquest into the murder of Anna Aumuller as coroner Feinberg urged funds to bury the dismembered body. Hans Schmidt, the priest defendant, scowled and ripped from his throat a string of beads and a crnelfix, hurling them into the crowd while jurors mostly composed of finance millionaires looked on. The jury concluded Anna died September 2 from a hemorrhage at Schmidt’s hands and he was held for the grand jury.
Rev. Henry B. Hall pastor of Porter Memorial Congregational church was knocked down on Oakley boulevard near West Taylor street and severely injured. The assailant named Paul Kourgy of 2022 Ferdinand street was captured after a police fight. Hall suffered a fractured skull and his condition was listed as possibly fatal. He, an English immigrant, arrived in the United States six years ago and was a popular preacher.
A steel Continental Limited crashed into box cars on a siding near Attica Indiana. The all steel train was said to be moving at about 60 miles per hour. Nelson Wyant and Jack Benson were fatally injured while in the box cars. Several passengers suffered bruises as they were thrown from seats. The engineer and fireman jumped to safety.
Night Riders are accused of burning a barn oiled with tobacco belonging to W. Lae of Clarksville Tennessee on an October night. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about nocturnal arson in the area. Local authorities pursue leads as residents report fear and vigilance.
Tremor in Panama Zone reported as not harming canal structures. Gatun locks were tested during a minute quake causing panic in Colon and Panama City, with a second, lighter shock 20 minutes later. Washington observatory notes vibrations traced to the fault line, while reports from Tacoma mention lumber trade interest linked to Panama canal shipments.
Chicago October 4 John Henning handed to Punk attorneys more than 50 letters that evidence a plot to discredit Funk and his testimony against United States Senator Lorimer. Henning, described as a tool of wealthy men, faced perjury charges and sought immunity as Punk’s lawyers prepared to pursue the request.
A head on collision in the Madison rail yards between a passenger train and a freight engine seriously injured twelve people. Engineers Fitzgerald and Tormey were among the likely fatally hurt. ten others sustained serious injuries including Burns, scalp wounds, and broken limbs. Switching crew blamed. the passenger train had arrived late and was speeding around a sharp curve when the collision occurred near University grounds.
Senate confirmation of numerous false wine postmaster nominations across Wisconsin and nearby areas. Named selections include Moller, Sam son, Lee, Melcher, tampfeld, Grazer, Keith, Welson, Elmer, Melcher, Paquet, Keating, and others across Neenah Neenah Selverson Menomonee Falls and Wausaukee, among scattered towns and counties.
Ten arrests were made in Calumet's upper strike district after morning rioting. Annie Clemenc and Ben Goggin, leaders among strike sympathizers, were detained. Auto hunting parties fired on passing vehicles. a Calumet physician was shot at while returning from a call to Abmeek, injuring a driver. Duncan Cameron, oldest lake Superior lighthousekeeper, dies at 72 after 41 years at Huron Teland.
E L Featherstone a leading trotting horseman is dying in a Lexington hospital after injuries from an automobile wreck reported October 3. His career marked by major wins and high standing in Kentucky racing circles.
King Guntave of Sweden was suddenly taken ill with a stomach ailment while in Stockholm Cet. The report notes his sudden illness and medical attention sought, with no further details on diagnosis or prognosis.
At the seventy fifth convention of the Wisconsin Congregational association in Waukesha, officers were elected including Moderator A Rater Evansyite Registrar Rev I L Henson Madison Superintendent Rev B H Keller Madison Subsecretary secretary Sunday schools Rev H W Sarler Madison University pastor Rev O L Robinson Madison University pastor Rev G D Foster Madison Assistant secretary northern Wisconsin Dexter Astitand
A petition circulates seeking the recall of Mayor Robert Connor of Marshfield. The move follows a council appointed investigation into the municipal public works plant and related affairs.
Marinette city notes report of a large black bear stopping an Interurban car driven by John Dantelgon between Electric Park and Arcadian in Michigan. The animal fought, causing the service to disappear from the segment.
The Presbyterian congregation approves building a new church in Sheboygan at a cost of 19006 dollars. The existing structure will be remodeled into a hall serving the church and community.
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