Tariff bill stalemate as senators weigh inheritances tax
Washington reports show Senator Kenyon wavering on the Underwood tariff bill with rivals pressing for amendments. Norris proposes a graduated inheritance tax targeting fortunes above 59 million, arguing it would curb vast wealth like the Astor estate, while other amendments face defeat or delay as debate shifts to the pending measure.
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Washington
Kenyon
Tarif
José Ataute
Underwood
Simmons
Senate
Cobyrenco
la Follette
Dilinquam
Smoot
Yoslbin
Nly
Senator Road
Norris
Progressive Repubsican
Gle
Clapp
the Astor
Vincent Astor
Astor
Sonntoy Yorria
Mr. Astor
Parents at church, son hangs himself
In Blxourney Indiana, Cardin Merrow a young farmer, climbed to a bay loft during his parents absence, placed a rope to the feeder, and shot himself through the heart. No causes are known. His parents later found him lifeless.
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Blxourney
Shurea
Doitn
Cardin Merrow
Ilfelees Gordy
Relief pours in for Hot Springs after Friday fire
Generous subscriptions and supplies are reaching Hot Springs Ark for the relief of persons who lost homes in Friday's fire. The task of caring for the homeless was well in hand today. Rebuilding of the fire swept area began. Governor Anges is expected to return to bear requests for a special session of the legislature to authorize the combination form of government for Hot Springs.
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Mot Springs
Ark
Rondareg
Gatemor Anges
Cligeng
Sheriff Mahoney Steers Off Mob to Save Bootlegger
Newkhirk Oklahoma September reports Sheriff Mahoney and deputy ferried the bootlegger Lewis Green from Guthrie to Jolboro to avoid lynching after two Guthrie policemen were killed during a raid. A chase through Mulhall led to the sheriff leaping into woods with the prisoner then catching a freight to reach Guthrie again. Despatches warned armed men awaiting the mob’s return and a fund was raised for the families of the slain officers.
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Newkhirk
Oklo
Lewis Green
Negro ‘Gootlegger
Guthrin
Paior
Guthrie
Jolboro
Sheritf Mahoney
Thesturdey
Sherri Mahoney
Dcipty
Bbur
Horta
Perry
Mulhall
Mahioney
Sherii Mahoney
Lawis Lafe
Lewis
Guthriel
Maxion
Isaac Caldwell
Senators Agree on Action as Currency Bill Moves
Senate leaders decided to delay full accord on the administration currency bill after it passed the House. Hearings paused for about two weeks as lawmakers predicted committee consideration would extend to mid October. President Wilson tentatively approved the House plan while Deficiency bills, hearings, and rules actions continued in Washington.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
House
Owen
Wilson
Senate Banking Committee
W. H. Allen
Brooklyn
O. M. W. Sprague
Hare Yard
Henry
House Rules Committee
Pankhurst Entrance Denied Pending US Review
Immigration authorities will decide if Emmeline Pankhurst faces moral turpitude issues under US law before a October admission. She would be detained at entry, with final entry status uncertain. Officials seek information on British militant activities bearing on her eligibility.
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Washington, D. C
Emmeline Pankhurst
United States
England
Mra
Pankhurst
Offigiala
Department of Labor
Jerome Returns to Face Quebec Court in Thaw Case
Jerome Travers Jeroma arrives from Montreal to face gambling charges in Sherbrooke Quebec as Thaw case fallout tests legal ties with New York authorities. Prosecutors and defense clash over jurisdiction while a small crowd watches from the station and courthouse doors.
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Coaticook
iWilliam Travers Jeroma
Montreal
Laker
Samuel Jacobs
New York State
Harry Kx
Mutteswan
Jerome
Thay
James McKee
Hea
H. W. Mulvena
Sherbrooke
Stulvena
Preside
A. C. Hanson
Jacob Nisal
Nigel
Thaw
Sherbrook
Wfer
Hanson
Milford Aldrica
Jeromé
New Hampshire
Lucre
CIMA WINS Yacht Race in Marblehead Interational Series
Marblehead Mass Sept 8 The Clina won today’s race in the Inter national yacht series. The Spire was again toond and the Eilen thied.
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Marblehead
Mass
Clina
Get Ready Days For School Days
Advertisements in newspapers like THE JOURNAL demonstrate how merchants advise on preparation for children. The tone urges neat dress and proper tools to build character, happiness, manners, and morals through responsible shopping and planning.
Congress Day Highlights and Tariff Debate Signals
Washington reports show Senate reconvening to debate a tariff bill with a vote likely before adjournment while committees probe the West Virginia mine strike. The Banking Committee held a brief session and adjourned. House activity included currency legislation delayed by a majority see later.
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Washington, D. C
Board’ Biatop
J. Donahue
Wheeloe
Morrow
U S Gunboat Movement Toward Puerto Plata Amid Dominican Crisis
American lives and property risked as Dominican rebels shell Puerto Plata while U S gunboats Des Moines and others head toward the town. American vice consul Joseph B. Esters reports the danger amid a Dominican revolution. Des Moines sails from Guantanamo to Paerto Plata. authorities fear coastal bombardment and interference with customs.
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Washington
BD. G
Septi
Puerto Plita
Dominican Republic
Dorlaiean
Joseph B. M. Esters
Des Moines
Guanatamo
Paerto Pinta
Puerto Plata
Hector Velasquez
Aht Dime
Tdval
Puerto Plata Regial
Andrew P. Lone
Teng
Longwil
Freeno
Mexico City
Mex
Trovino
Blanquet
Trevino
Monterey
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Huarta
C Customs
United States
W. W.canada
Amercan
Vara Cruz
Governor Clarke To Lead Iowa Delegation To Lincoln
Des Moines Iowa September 23 Governor George IV Clarke will head the Iowa delegation to Lincoln Nebraska for a permanent organization of the coast to highway project begun in Des Moines August 14 He will press the state highway commission to attend The governor of three states Iowa Nebraska and Colorado will be present and lend influence to the effort to create an unbroken and uniformly marked route from Chicago to Salt Lake City a distance over 1600 miles
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Des Moines
George iv. Clarke
Iowa
Lincoln Neb
Nebraska
Colorado
Chicago
Salt Lake City
Wilton Man Injuries After Stair Fall at Home
Wilton Ie September 8 John Artz prominent local resident fell down stairs at his residence yesterday afternoon. Dr A R Leath attended him. He sustained serious injuries and two ribs were reportedly injured.
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Wilton
John Artz
atoHis
A. R. Leath
Bern Raeryred
Transport Buford to sail for U S fugitives from Mexico
The army transport Buford will sail today to gather up Americans on the west coast of Mexico. Charles Jenkinson leads a mixed medical and Red Cross group aboard, with aim to evacuate 500 to 1,000 Americans, stop at Manzanillo, and return within four to six weeks. Jenkinson and officials stress readiness to handle various ailments while Mexico’s temper complicates relief.
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Cal
Buford
Tate
Mexico
Chas. Jenkinson
State Department
Jenkinson
Washington
Manzanillo
Sali
Wim. Lewis
Medical Corps
Army Nurse Corps
Red Cross
Public Health
Wilson
United States
O'Shaughnessy
Washington, D. C
O’shaughnessy
Mexico City
Huarta
Waorls
Naty
Huerta
Key West
Zamacona
Father Quieted Baby with Bottle Sleep Secret
In Chicago a five year old boy named Harry Klosky pretended to quiet his infant brother by giving a substance from a bottle as he had seen his mother do. The infant fell asleep and never woke, the child’s act resembling a misguided attempt to soothe with paregoric or wormwood.
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Chicago
Harry Klosky
Unsettled Weather in Iowa With Cooler Turnexpected
The report notes unsettled bully fair weather tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions in the east and south. Moderate to brisk winds, temperatures around 76 degrees at 7 o'clock, and river stage at Muscatine recorded at 2 feet 8 inches with a two inch fall.
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Iowa
Muscatine
Convict Gleason Seeks Escape Through Jail Tunnel
Fort Madison Iowa reports James Gleason, linked to a previous prison delivery, pried open a cell door and started a tunnel escape via the McCloud route. Guards fired, he vanished, later found crawling through a seventy foot air duct tunnel beneath the hospital, after sawing through a barred entrance and removing tar coating.
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Fort Madison
James Glasnon
Serrick
Gleason
Hoe
Solitary
Board of Control
Body found on Davenport interurban track mystery deepens
Special to the Gazette reports William Alger 22, found decapitated on the Davenport and Muscatine line near West Davenport. He left Mission Pool Hall at 10 16 and was last seen sober. Police consider homicide after hoodlum trouble near Black Hawk farm, with theories of staged death and cover up.
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William Alger
Davenport and
Muscatine
Alger
West Third Street
Third Street
Mission Pool Hall
Mac
Black Hawk
Rairoad
Are
Hej
John Alger
Atlantic Hotel
Fredonia Lad Loses Arm In Accidental Gun Discharge
Donald Wagner, son of Mrs. Charles Wagner, lost the left arm Sunday when a hammerless shotgun exploded while he handed it to a companion. The weapon discharged after striking the ground, and surgeons amputated the arm just above the elbow.
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Donald Wagner
Charles Wagner
Tle
Bishop Donahue Links WV Strike to Greed and Infidelity
Washington dispatch reports Bishop P. J. Donahue told a Senate investigating committee that coal operators and miners alike are driven by greed, fueling West Virginia unrest. He cited high store prices, questioned labor contentment, and urged moral reform through weekly church attendance and biblical guidance as remedies.
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P. J. Donahue
Tle Catholic Church
West Virginia
Point
Kebyen
Grifith
Peales
Virginia
Kanawha Street
Boral
Cts
Martine
Bishop Donahue
Stedmar
United Mine Workers
Monnett
Bishop
Ishop
Washington
OkKeefe
Horney
Carlsbad
Seitor Martine
Sitiap
Cotton Ginning Report Shows 704000 Bales Through Sept 1
Washington reports the 1913 cotton crop ginning totaled 704000 bales by September 1, with the census bureau noting the season began with lower early yields and counting half bales. The data reflects preliminary ginning for the season as of early September.
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Washington, D. C
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