Harmon Scores President Taft Tariff Reform Critique
In Boston Governor Harmon of Ohio assails President Taft over tariff reform. He accuses Taft of vetoing tariff bills for wrong advisers, condemns the Payne Aldrich Smoot law, and argues for rapid relief to consumers while criticizing executive and legislative handling. Harmon defends his Ohio reforms and accuses Republicans of politicizing erosion of public welfare.
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Boston
Mass
Taft
Harmon
Ohio
Jarmon
Congress
Ballinger
Canada
Iis
Messrs
Clark
Underwood
General Assembly
Treasury
Washington
House
Senate
Tariff Reform Sees Political Rivalry Enduring
The passage argues there was a historic chance to reform tariffs through bipartisan bills but warns the tariff will remain political as long as it is used for private gain. It contends private interests can steer party organization, forcing voters to use the opposing party for defense, leaving the conflict unresolved over whether privileged classes or the people should rule via taxation power.
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Senate
Bettie
Richmond
Chesterfield
Beattie
Beattie Roves
Watson
Hushanil
SBC
Paul Peattle
Scherer
Ellyson Favored For Virginia Governor Run
Richmond report notes informal discussion by party members urging J Taylor Ellyson to run for governor. Ellyson, a former lieutenant governor and long-time public servant, avoided committing, saying press should wait for a definite answer.
Women balk at being locked up as jurors
Seattle reports show 22 of 23 women drawn for King county jury service refuse to serve citing the need to avoid being locked in with male jurors. One woman served three days for pay. others excused as the system begins with women voters newly enfranchised. Some counties segregate jurors by sex or room, while in others men and women sit together or are split for trials.
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Seattle
Wash
Spell
King County
Washington
Tacoma
Nah
Geilegham
Pierce County
Good Roads Congress to Meet at Richmond
Washington special reports plans for a manufacturers convention at the Good Roads Congress in Richmond from November 20th to 23rd. The meeting on November 21st will follow highway engineers sessions, with aims to form a permanent organization to aid road improvement.
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Washington, Special
American Association For
New York
Richmond
Brakeman Killed By Wrecking Train Near McKenny Ill
Special from Elgin Illinois reports a brake man died and four others were seriously injured when eight empty passenger cars crashed into the rear of a wrecking train near McKenny Illinois. The wrecking train cab was telescoped in the collision.
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Elgin
Ill
McKenny
Outlaw Pleasants Shot After Mountain Clash Near Pineville
A sheriff's posse clashed with James Pleasants, a Negro outlaw, in the Kentucky mountains near Pineville. James Blackburn was killed and Pleasants fatally wounded and jailed under guard. A mob formed but dispersed before officers arrived. leaders' arrests were anticipated hourly.
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Pineville
James Pleasants
James Blackburn
Pleasants
New York City Schools Enrolment Reaches Near Million
More than 710000 children reported to 425 public schools in New York City this morning. With private, parochial, business and charitable schools and city colleges, total enrollment nears one million before June 30. An estimated 125000 more pupils will join public schools alone, indicating rapid growth and part time scheduling for many students due to space limits.
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New York
Tony
Denounces Pastor Who Married Astor in Newport
Providence report notes Rev. Joseph Lambert, pastor of Elmwood Temple Congregational Church, officiated at Colonel John Jacob Astor and Miss Magdeleine Force's Newport wedding. Parishioners split, conference review eyed, and ostracism discussed by Providence ministers amid questions on fees and motives.
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Providence
Joseph Lambert
John Jacob Astor
Magdeleine Force
Newport
General Conference
Congregational Church
Colonel Astor
Mr. Lambert
Congregational
Dr. Lambert
Asbury E. Krom
Beneficent Congregational Church
Astor
Jarbert
John A. Harner
Pearl Street Baptist Church
Witlead
Beattie murder case probed over Chicago witness tale
Chesapeake and Ohio special agent L. L. Scherer pursues a Chicago letter writer who claims to have seen the Beattie murder in Virginia. The letter suggests a payoff to stay silent, but Scherer warns the tale, while intriguing, does not alter the jury verdict. He plans to interview the writer in Chicago and weigh how much the letter reveals about Beattie and Virginia.
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Richmond
L. L. Scherer
Chesapeake and
Ohblo
State Executive Department
Beattie
Chicago
Scherer
Aunt Beattie
Midlothian
Bon Air
Daniel Bliley
Commonwealth
Seattle
Paul Beattie
The Can Bomb Strikes C Klein in New York
A bomb hidden in an empty tin can exploded in front of 425 East Twelfth Street injuring Charles Klein who lived on the first floor. Klein, once a caille owner, had sought custody of his children from his former wife amid threats. The blast occurred as the door was opened, scattering six residents of the six family building into a panic.
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New York
East Twelfth Street
Charles Klein
Klein
Pearl and Fletcher Streets
Aviator Launches 3500 Mile Cross Country Flight
Robert G Fowler, confident of a $50000 Hearst prize, begins a 3500 mile cross country flight from San Francisco at 11 Western time. He aims to reach Reno, Nevada today by 5 pm and then continue to New York by October 7. Fowler’s Powler aircraft needed minor adjustments as crowds gathered at his hangar before dawn.
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San Francisco
Cal
William Kk. Hearst
Robert G. Fowler
Powler
Rona
Nev
New York
Navy Yards at New Orleans Pensacola Closed
The navy yards at New Orleans and Pensacola are officially closed. The Meyer deadline expired at midnight last night and all work has been completed with the workforce withdrawn. Government property is under caretakers while Congress decides their future.
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Washington, D C
Spein
New Orleans
Pensacola
Meyer
Congress
Young Roanoke Boy Attempts Suicide in Room
In Roanoke Virginia Special Johns Penn thirteen year old son of Ernest G Penn a wholesale socer attempted to death by own action last night in his room by shooting himself through the heart with a 22 life. The bullet entered below the heart and not located. He left a note detailing his intentions and hopes for recovery are slim.
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Roanoke
John BE. Penn
Ernest G. Penn
Burglar Captured After 109 Shots Fire in Pittsburg Battle
In Zelinople Pennsylvania a burglar identified as Togan was cornered by a citizen posse after a night raid on a jewelry dealer. A force battle ensued with at least 109 shots exchanged before the suspect exhausted his ammunition and surrendered.
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Zelinople
James Howan
Pittsburg
Citizine
Togan
Postponed Hearing On Explosives Transport Rules
Washington DC special report notes the Interstate Commerce Commission moved the hearing on regulations for transport of explosives inflammables and other dangerous substances by express from October 11 to October 3. The change affects carriers and safety protocols under ICC oversight.
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Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Desperate teen robs bank in Laurel thwarted by teller
John W Morgan, 17, of Mojave California attempted a bank robbery at Citizens National Bank in Laurel Maryland at 9 30 am wielding a revolver and wearing a false face. An assistant cashier fired twice, forcing Morgan to flee. Captured later after a chase, he confessed his plan and gave a brief life history, saying he came East for money. He named his mother dead and sister Gertrude Morgan in Baltimore as his only relative.
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R.oanoke
the Times
John W. Morgan
Fincastle
Citizens'National Bank
Laurel
Morgan
Mojave
Cal
John Morgan
Harry A. Black
A. Leroy Bevans
Tan
George W. Waters, Jr
Waters
Ile
Fred
Delia Cooper
Smith
Valentine Kaiser
Vahle
Sleary Jackson
Arizona
East
Washimston
Laul
Mr. Kronmiller
Mr. Stanley
Iad
Mae
Mr. Vahie
Tom
John W.W. Morgan
Virginia
California
Washington
F Street
Baltimore
Gertrude Morgan
At &H Joseph's Hospital
Lusitania Crosses Ocean Three Times in 20 Days
London special report describes the Cunard liner Lusitania sailing for New York for its third Atlantic crossing in twenty days bearing a first class passenger list of 500 women. The ship will discharge baggage, take on cargo, and return, with bets placed on a new world record.
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London
Cunard
New York
Arrest of man for murder and robbery in Chicago
Special Joseph Moscinski was arrested today after the discovery of his wife’s body and fingerprints on her throat. A stocking found in the room allegedly held the woman’s savings, suggesting a motive tied to theft.
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Chicago
Ill
Joseph Moscinski
New York Bans Beattie Pictures in Citywide Edict
James D. Wallace Jr the Commissioner of the Bureau of Licenses warns all 600 New York moving picture houses that Beulah Binford or any scenes from the Beattie murder trial must not be shown on screens. Violators face immediate license suspension or revocation.
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New York
James D. Wallace, Jr
Bureau of Licenses
Beulah Binford
Henry C. Beattie, Jr
Textile Mills Resume in New England After Curtailed Period
Boston special reports nearly 25 000 textile workers in New England reassigned to work after idle spells caused by reduced policy. Within eight days 55 000 operatives were recalled across New England states. Although conditions improved locally, the mill scene remains uncertain with 49 manufacturers exporting early in the season and curtailment extending to several mill centers.
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Boston
Mas
New England
Teale's Aray Right Again
Pittsburg baseball notices three pitchers released by the Pirates yesterday and one new pitcher sent to St Paul. George Dauss, recently bought from Winona, goes to St Paul while Harry Servet and M J Resan, from Wisconsin Illinois League, move to Kansas City. Clifford Averett from Charleston signs with the Pirates. Marty O Toole, who left the team with an arm injury, is reported recovered and ready to resume.
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Yteale
Aray
Pittsburgh
Pitts
Burs
Slowel George Dauss
Winona
Miain
St. Paul
Harry Servert
M. J. Resan
Attrora
Kansas City
Clifford Averett
Charleston
Pittsburg
Marty” O'Toole
Fleeing Man Falls. Dog Attack Injures Richmond Worker
Carl Bischoff of 317 North Adams Street dashed to work but leaped into an excavated Hofheimer Theater site in downtown Richmond after a vicious dog attacked a young man on West Broad Street. Bischoff fractured a leg and was taken to Memorial Hospital. the dog reportedly belonged to the Richmond Dairy.
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Carl Bischoff
North Adams Street
Memorial Hospital
Hofheimer Theater
Richmond Dairy
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