Legislation Holds Up Pure Food Bill's Fate
Senate leaders oppose the House version of the Pure Food and Immigration bills. They fear the House juggled the Pure Food measure and blocked key drug labeling reforms. The immigration proposal also loses educational and tax provisions, with conference action eyed for next session.
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Narrow escape as breaks fail on auto plunge down hill
Charles H. Dale president of Peerless Rubber Co and family ride down Pick Hardt Hill North Greenwich when brakes fail. Car speeds over forty miles per hour, instead of crashing into oncoming descent they steer into the bank. The auto flips, occupants are thrown up the bank but none seriously hurt. They are taken by farmer’s wagon to the railroad station for an overnight train to New York.
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Two Swims From Baley Beach to Hazard Beach Tie
Newport news reports James Ivy Cutting and George Scott swam five miles from Baley's Beach to Hazard Beach in two hours ten minutes. The match, walked unaccompanied, ended in a tie with a future bet required to settle. The feat is noted as exceptional given rocky shore and surf conditions.
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Corey Answers Suit Denies Wife’s Nevada Residency
William E. Corey president of United States Steel filed an answer to his wife Mrs. Corey's Nevada divorce petition. He denies she is a resident of Nevada and that he deserted her, asking the suit be dismissed. The Corey household had a tense day with family members visiting in Braddock and Allegheny as Mrs. Corey and her advisers planned next steps.
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Mutiny Rumors Reach Batoum Garrison
Reports from St. Petersburg on June 25 describe partial mutiny by Batoum garrison with artillerymen and engineers. Cossacks surrounded mutineers but no firing yet. Rumors of disaffection spread, arrests at Krasnoye Selo camp after a Guards meeting, and alleged capture of ringleader Sergeant Litinsky among the Guard chasseurs. Uhlan regiment morale also questioned.
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Auto of Prince Upset
Prince Carlos of Bourbon escaped serious injury when an automobile overturned on the return to Madrid from La Granja. The Marquis of Mesadeasta was seriously injured in the accident, which occurred while Princess Mercedes era context linked.
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Wright Loses Finger in Davis Cup Injury At Club
Beals C. Wright, of the American team, arrived in England to contest the Dwight F. Davis International Lawn Tennis Championship Cup but could not play due to a right hand injury from a broken soda bottle at Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn. His forefinger was amputated and the wound is healing satisfactorily.
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Thaw Kills Stanford White at Madison Square Garden
The renowned architect Stanford White of McKim Mead White was shot three times and killed on the Madison Square Roof Garden during Mamzelle Champagne's opening. Harry Kendall Thaw calmly surrendered, claiming White ruined his home and life. Mrs Thaw rushed to her husband as the crowd panicked. Thaw gave his name as John Smith but bore engraved cards confirming Henry Kendall Thaw. The public and police faced a chaotic scene as witnesses recounted the premeditated shooting and subsequent arrest.
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Thaw Tragedy Sparks Pittsburg Turmoil Over Dinner Dress
News that Harry Kendall Thaw shot Stanford White in New York triggers wild Pittsburg response. Reported family ties span the Thaw clan from Mrs. William Thaw to the Countess of Yarmouth, with relatives scattered and the home in Lyndhurst closed. The tale recalls Thaw Nesbit marriage, high living, and social strain within the Pittsburg circle as details emerge of Thaw’s past and family reactions.
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Brave Rescue At Fire On West 18th Street
In a four story building at 34 and 36 West 18th street last night a fire trapped two nurses on the fourth floor. Elizabeth Shine and Mary Riley were rescued after spectators urged them to hold on as flames and smoke filled the room. Miss Shine was taken to St Vincent's Hospital. Miss Riley was treated and sent home. A ladder collapse and rapid work by Firemen Snyder Vaughn and Uhl saved the victims. The blaze caused about $1,000 in damage.
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Japan May Send Fleet Here Advised by Tokia Advi
London reports a Tokyo dispatch stating the Japanese Admiralty replied to Admiral Togo’s invitation to the Jamestown exposition. It notes the fleet would be costly to send abroad, but next year’s Diet vote could approve funds if the United States wishes. Equinox Pure Water ad follows.
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