Proceedings in Brief: Tariff Bills and Deficiency Appropriations
Washington reports note the Senate passed the urgent deficiency appropriation bill including 25000 for the president's traveling expenses and salary reductions for Customs court officials. The House is said to back free hides oil and higher duties on gloves and hosiery in a tariff compromise as talks continue between houses.
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Washington
Senate
Customs Court
Theat
Betes Bathats Odbadulia
Tariff Conferees Submit Report to House
The tariff measure as reported by the conferees was submitted to the House by Chairman Payne and ordered printed in the Congressional Record The conference report discussion is set to begin at 10 o clock tomorrow with indications that a day will suffice for its adoption
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Washington
Congress
House
Payne
Tariff Conferees Close Work On Leather Duties
The Republican tariff conferees concluded their work this afternoon as President Taft is expected to receive hearty approval. The Lat Dawa speech outlines duties on manufactured leather with gloves and lumber and sets glove rates at $1.26 per thousand.
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Taft
Conference panel ends amid Taft unease over lumber pact
Washington July 28 Congress’ conference committee finished work but Taft may reject the agreement as lumber duties differ. Rough and print lumber duties tied to $1.40 and $1.90 rates, with senate and house contrasts. Hides stay on free list while paper rates draw scrutiny. final action expected Friday.
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Washington
Conference
Taft
Lamber
House
Senate
Taft conference with Payne on lumber tax rate
The discussion at the White House involved President Taft and Chair Ethan Payne of the Land Means Committee with several congressmen. After others left Mr Payne stayed, with some attendees stating the senate must move toward a $1 per 1000 lumber tax rate.
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Taft
Montana Lands Open to Entry
Washington July 29 Over 213000 acres of land in Montana withdrawn from public domain are now opened for entry by the Interior Department. The land had been set aside for water projects and is returned for development.
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Montana
Washington
Auton
Interior
Rug Clamp Proposed To Keep Rugs Flat And Secure
Two Oklahoma men patent a rug clamp to grip four sides of a rug and prevent slipping or crinkling on polished floors. Clamps use inward teeth and small spikes driven into the floor, with a toothed guard to adjust length and protect edges. The device promises secure, neat rugs and time savings in ordinary use.
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Oklahoma
Tariff Conferees Move Toward Lower Rates Plan
The tariff conferees adjourned deciding a move to free hides and reduce house rate levels. They expect a House rule to grant jurisdiction to agree on lower road rates than those in the House bill, with a session to resume tomorrow morning.
Pinchot to Fight Ballinger Over Service Dismissal
Washington reports Pinchot and Newell face pressure from Secretary Ballinger to leave or lose influence. Pinchot vows to fight while Newell remains passive awaiting the president's ruling, who acts as final arbiter.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Service
F. H. Newell
Reclamation Service
Ballinger
Federal Service
Mrs Longworth to Fly With American Aviation Leader
The article notes Mrs Longworth in the city as plans progress to be lifted in an aeroplane with the head of American aviation promising to pilot the flight. The piece mentions ongoing trials and the eagerness of an aviation figure to take her aloft.
Amicable settlement eyed in Truckee Carson project water use
Government and the Electric companies await a settlement over storage and use of irrigation waters in the Truckee Carson project Nevada. A contract has been drafted and only minor technical details remain before approval by the secretary.
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Truckee-Carson
Nevada
Ee Asee
Utah Fuel Company Loses Lands Settlement Report
Washington reports Attorney General Wickersham announced that Utah Fuel company a Denver Rio Grande subsidiary settled government suits for illegal land acquisitions. Utah Fuel pays 10000 cash and reconveys 800 acres of coal lands valued at 40000 to the government. Investigation to follow into the companys ownership of other lands.
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Utah Company
Washington
Wickersham
Utah Fuel Company
Denver Pio Grande Railway
Congressmen to Junket
Washington July 28 Mr McClel land representing the Honolulu diamond sale fee pronesate on the Si a bes cota tel et rota bo Bar Prat.
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Washington
Mr. McClelland
Honolulu
Diaz Event in San Antonio Sparks Time Confusion
A garbled report references Diaz meeting in San Antonio Texas on July 27 and mentions Broeident Dind of Moxie at Suh Ace tonio amid confusion about El Paso timing in October. It suggests Taft's disposition regarding ironclad precedent affecting American presence.
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Diaz
San Antonio
Washington
Moxie
Suh Acetonio
Tex
el Paso
Taft
Statues to Honor Shoup Planned by Senate and House
In Washington on July 80 a marble statue honoring the late Shoup is to be unveiled. The ceremonies will be conducted by the Senate and House.
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Washington
For Shoup
Peeter
Senate
House
Spanish Rebels Shot In Madrid Barricade Fight
Madrid July 80 An official statement reports heavy losses as rebels in Barcelona endure fierce street fighting. insurgents, trapped behind barricades, surrender while government forces shell and artillery fire continues in neighboring villages. Soldiers are ordered to spare none who resist.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Women market land purchase toward Wendell Idaho fruit farm
A group of Chi seamstresses deputizes Miss Glenna Lynch to handle the final title formalities for a 160 acre fruit farm in Wendell Idaho. The Idaho Guild began with eight members and grew as members funded the land purchase from pooled earnings. Adelaide Jackson Marie Miller Helen Miller Laura Hunt and Maud Lynch are named among the contributors and organizers.
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Chiseamstresses
Glenna Lynch
Wendell
Idaho
Miss Lynch
Adelaide Jackson
Marie Miller
Helen Miller
Laura Hunt
Maud Lynch
Ers’ Art Club
Idaho Guild
Land Fund
Spain Suffered Great Loss in Melilla Battle
Official dispatches report a disastrous defeat outside Melilla on July 27 with Moorish forces cutting rail links and Spanish outposts. Spanish losses include General Pintos, a colonel, two lieutenant colonels, five captains and many officers and troops. about 1,000 dead or missing and 1,500 wounded. The city shelters many wounded as fighting continues under its walls.
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Madrid
Melilla
Mellilla
Marina
Pintos
Flea Does Not See Food, Says UC Expert
Berkeley July 30. Professor W Woodworth of the University of California reported that the flea has eyes but does not see material objects. He explained there is no image formation on the flea’s retina, noting the insect perceives only varying light rays.
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Berkeley
Cal
W. Woodworth
University of California
Woodworth
Hailstorm Causes Major Crop Damage in Eastern Montana
Word from the Huntley project in eastern Montana reports a tornado like storm with wind hail and rain that swept across the area and damaged crops. Estimated aggregate losses reached about 200000 dollars. Many fences and cultivated plants were destroyed.
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Billings
Mont
Huntley Project
Montana
Americans Given Share
Berlin reports that German bankers have arranged to share in a Chinese rail loan. N/A details on parties or amounts provided.
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Berlin
Change receiver eases picking coins from glass counters
A New York inventor patents a change receiver that removes the difficulty of lifting email coins from glass counters. The device uses a tilted tray pivoted on supports to slide small coins into the palm when tilted, usable even with gloves.
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New York
Hair cutting device inspired by safety razors
A Washington man devised a hair cutting instrument that can trim a man's hair in minutes and neatly. The design resembles safety razors and aims for quick, clean results. The device uses a standard razor framework adapted for efficient haircuts.
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Washington
Mea
Adajees
Stuffy roga sniffles as air tablet clears room
A roga refuses an open window and uses a fresh air tablet. The brown tablet dissolves in a glass, bubbling to clear the air and release much oxygen. The roay lady explains she brought the tablets from Fraticg and calls them an acetylene special.
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Fraticg
Improved Clothespin Demonstration Sparks Household Interest
An invention shows a new movable clamp to hold wet laundry without touching the clothesline. It keeps garments off the line, prevents soiling, and allows easy handling.
New Tool Promises Faster Graining for Painters
A handy device described as an incalculable saving for painters debuts. The bead head tool with concentric ribs and a rubber graining surface lets users apply paint and roll it to create grain patterns quickly. No special skill required beyond minimal practice.
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Ohlo
Toames Orobie Reesedey Gioe
Popular Water Purifying Tablets Show Open Window Metaphor
The New Orleans Times Democrat notes a combination of chemicals in water purification tablets releases oxygen abundantly. In France these tablets are highly popular, seen as equivalent to opening a window for an hour.
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France
New Orleans Times Democrat
Fragmented advice on self-critique and virtue
A disjointed reflection argues that self-satiety breeds fault finding in others. It contends that one cannot rely on others to prove culture or refinement, while noting many fail to live up to ideal behavior.
Roses and Flowers for Elegant Table Decorations
The article explores table decoration ideas using roses pinks violets and lilac flowers. It highlights central platters silver vessels and porcelain gardenieres as focal points with harmonizing flower choices and caution about heavy fragrances.
Poetic Praise Fragments from Religious Sermons
A collection of brief quotes from various ministers on talent, death, equality, the Bible, the era ahead, habit, thought, and self. Included are Rev. Frank Rector, Rev. T. E Barr, Rev. G. Woodyine, Rev. CG. F. Windigler, Rev. D. G. Downey, Rev. A. G. Singsen, Rev. Neil McPherson, Rev. W. W. Fenn, and Rev. Charles F. Dole from multiple denominations.
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T. E Barr
People's Pulpit
Milwaukee
G. Woodyine
Baptist
Utica
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Ana
Helds
Lake, Tahoe
Shoup
Capitol
Chicago
Spain
Ano
Ann Lung
J. Atking
Banner Springs, Tena
Cc. F. Moore
Ilvalerie
Frank Rector
Pawtucket
R. I
CG. F. Windigler
D. G. Downey
Methodist
A. G. Singsen
Presbyterian
Providence
Evilabit
Neil McPherson
Indian Ports
W. W. Fenn
Unitarian
Cambridge
Charles F. Dole
Boston
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