Taft Praises Tawney and Defends Tariff Bill
President Taft and supporters clash with insurgents over the tariff bill. James A. Tawney defended regularity while Taft praised his district’s congressman and argued the bill reduces prices on essentials, while Wool and woolen interests resist rate changes. The president cited postal savings bank comparisons to Canada to justify the tariff plan.
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James A. Tawney
Congress
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Tawney
Lachouse
Wis
Taft
Watti
Washington
Bayne
Nctable
Rey
Payne
Alaingt
Prihe
Ems
Ae Ween
Mail Pouch Stolen From R R Station
A registered mail pouch was stolen from the Newark Delaware railroad station platform while en route on the New York and Washington Express. The pouch contained about 900 letters and some money. It was found later in dense woods near Newark. A suspect from a theatrical group was arrested and released. The Newark post office recovered 100 checks from rifled letters.
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Wilmington
Bel
New York and Washington Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Newark
Del
Worth
Maxwell
Harrisburg Man Drowns During Epileptic Fit in River
Edward Sellers, while washing at the Susquehanna near Dauphin PA, seized by an epileptic fit and fell into the river. A number of witnesses watched his struggles as the current carried him away and he drowned.
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Harrisburg
Edward” Sellers
Susquehanan
Dauphin
Here
Halley’s Comet Seen Naked Eye After 74 Years
Chicago reports Halley’s comet visible to the naked eye for the first time in seventy four years. Professor S. W. Burnham of the Yerkes Observatory observed the phenomenon at Lake Geneva on Wednesday and Thursday with two photomgraphic negatives noted.
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Chicago
S. W. Burnham
Yerkes Observatory
Lake Geneva
Steamer Nicholas Castina Sinks Off Cuba Coast
News from the Tale of Pines reports the steamer Nicholas Castina sank during a hurricane off the south coast of Cuba. Twenty seven crew members and two passengers were lost in the disaster near Mobile Alabama reported in Philadelphia dispatches.
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Nicholas Castina
Cuba
Mobile
Ala
Pines
Nicholas
Dutch Colonial Residence with Colonial Details and Cost
A detailed description of a Dutch Colonial house by architect Albert B. Davis. It notes projecting eaves, Cypress and cedar walls, serrated rustic piazza, blue coped interiors, open red brick fireplaces, and servants’ hall. Second floor includes three bedrooms, sewing room, and ample closets. Dimensions 32 by 40 feet. total cost $4,500 including plumbing and steam heating.
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Santrat Hall
Opelor
Albert B. Davis
Pigs Tear Groom in Pig Pen Attack
Hed En Pa Sept 18 Missing husband found injured in Montgomery county pig pen after training two young pigs to perform stunts. The wife Mrs Willan Renninger reported he had fallen asleep and the pigs ripped his cravat collar and coat while walking over his face causing multiple gashes.
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Hed EN
Willan Renninger
Montgomery County
Reininger
Paulhan Wins $1000 Prize in Aviator Beach Flight
Louis Paulhan, the French aviator, flew two kilometres on the Ostend beach in 15 minutes 35 seconds to win a $1000 prize. He circled out over the sea and returned to the starting point without landing. Theodore Roosevelt, hunting in the Mweru district, reportedly killed a bull elephant with tusks. Kermit Roosevelt hunted independently at Guaso Ngiro and bagged five lions and three buffaloes, then pursued elephant hunting. Fall Arbor Day proclamation assigns October 22 as Arbor Day in Pennsylvania with Nathan C. Schaeffer issuing the designation.
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France
Louis Paulhan
Roosevelt
Natrobt
Theodore Roosevelt
Mweru
Kermit
Guaso Ngiro
St Clair Theater Fire Destroys Palace Theater and Nearby
In St Clair Pennsylvania on September 18 a blaze gutted the Palace theater and damaged two stores and a residence. Fire loss estimated around twenty thousand dollars with officials investigating whether incendiary origin.
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St. Clair
Pottsville
Palace
Catarrh of the Threat and Its Common Causes
Catarrh of the bronchial tubes is a common cause of chest trouble with pains in the neck worse when lying down and coughing. The remedy claims to cure many cases of catarrh by cleansing the tubes and lungs using a tonic and medicines.
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Calatra
Clert
Rydajo
Ieee
Boston
Mass
Thomas Taylor
Adams
Farmer Duped by Spanish Swindle in Madrid Trip
Baltimore dispatch reports a Maryland farmer lost nearly $5 000 to a scheme tied to a supposed Russian nobleman in Madrid. He traveled to Europe with promises of money recovery but returned home penniless after surrendering funds. Also noted is the T H Bunch grain firm filing for bankruptcy, with local banks reportedly involved for up to 300 000.
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Baltimore
Spain
Madrid
Maryland Bone
Pany
Aric
T. H. Bunch
United States
Fragmentary Notice on Kidney Symptoms and Safety Pathways
A mangled OCR text references kidney trouble and public safety incidents, mentioning locations such as Gertie and Pentre, with scattered names like Frederick and W. Bini. The fragmentary lines imply a health warning or notice but lack coherent facts or dates.
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Rydales
Managers Compare the Great Showman of Baseball Legends
The article praises a famed manager, highlighting leadership, strategic insight, and a career marked by pennants. It notes his influence on players and teams, his study of the game, and his ability to elevate performance through keen tactical guidance.
Clarke the greatest manager in baseball history praised by writer
The writer extols Fred Clarke of the Duisburgs as a master of developing young players transforming weak prospects into a powerful team. Clarke is praised for leadership, insight, and success with nine years as Pittalare National league manager, never finishing below first division.
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Afaek
Soungaters
Devet
Ora
Fred
Lake
Ahe- Beaton
Jennings
eGraw
Atara
Fret
Hoket
Clarke
Beakles
Hets
Mayers
Clarke Hia Twen
Pittalare National Teagie Ton
Divisfon
Thrive
Spnayeurive Hanta
Bolshing
Seve Delag
Ydce Giants
Baseball Scores and League Highlights from Newark to Toronto
National League results show Brooklin and Cincinati with losses as Jagitabure and Mittaburg top the standings. Eastern League notes Newark Toronto and Montreal games with Montreal edging Buffalo. Richmond pitcher Hale throws a no hitter until late, while Worcester and Chester struggle for position.
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Newark
My City
Toronto
Rochester
Montredl
Simmt
Rath
Ond Geme
Montreal
Buffalo
Providence
Pravidence
Baht
Toore
Masonry Home Project Planned Near Elizabethtown
A Pennsylvania Masonry order committee selects a tract near Elizabethtown Lancaster County for a Masonry Home project with about 2 million dollars to be spent on ground buildings. Construction will begin soon and no tolls are disclosed. Two miners are killed in a Bessemer Michigan underground mine accident 800 feet below the surface when a syndicry flare ignites.
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Elizabethtown
Wurrinburg
Masonte
Pennsylvania
Wilzabethtown
Lancaster
Shayais
Bessemer, Mich
Nat Nakela
Iranc Fants
Aureka
Ming
Aurfice
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