Death Knell of Payne Tariff Bill Sparks Senate Clash
Senator Elkins of West Virginia declares the Payne tariff bill in its present form cannot become law and may require a Senate Christmas session. Critics say the measure harms Southern interests, raises essentials taxes, and lacks reciprocal trade provisions. Senator Aldrich opposes key points, signaling a tough fight in both houses.
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West Virginia
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Ways and Means
Senate
Great West
United States
Goethals Addresses Panama Canal Embankment and Plans
Washington reports Colonel Goethals, head of the Isthmian Canal Commission, says 300 feet of Panama Railroad embankment settled thirty feet away from the Gatun dam, not affecting canal work. He predicts canal opening by January 1, 1915, and notes sea level plans gave way to a lock canal. He explains engineering challenges are exaggerated and commits to expediting progress as Taft desires, sailing to Panama soon.
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Taft
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New York
Balkans Crisis Deepens as Ultimatum Looms
Paris reports official circles say the Balkans crisis has reached an acute stage due to Austro-Hungarian refusal to accept a proposed settlement. Britain France and Russia failed to win a formula with Baron von Aehrenthal. Austria-Hungary may issue an ultimatum to Belgrade and push toward war if Serbia resists.
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Broad mix of disasters and political notes from 1909 era
Train wreck near Green River kills engineer and brakeman. A Indiana widow survives a carb bolic acid attack. Tornadoes hit Texas and South Carolina causing deaths and damage. A Virginia court upholds poll tax payments in person or by proxy. Taft’s travel mileage tops 202,114 miles. Balloonists Mueller and crew found safe near Pasadena. Brooklyn widow awarded $20,000 estate after proving her baby lived a minute. Virginia murder cases yield death sentences or long terms. Virginia annexation boosts Portsmouth to third largest city.
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Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
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Virginia
Willie Whitle
Cleveland
John Boyle
F. H. H. Richardson
Elmira
N. Y
Harrisburg
Portsmouth
Henry A. Wise
United States
New York District
Inaugural Committee Surplus Reported at Taft Event
Washington affairs note a $6,000 surplus from the Taft inauguration fund. Republican insurgents oppose the proposed rule to cut off amendments to the Payne bill in the House. The Senate Finance Committee is shaping a largely new tariff bill.
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Taft Will Favor South in Federal Appointments
Washington special reports President Taft intends to consult Southern Senators on federal appointments. He held a lengthy interview with Senator Bailey D. Smith of South Carolina on Tuesday and plans to talk with Senator Tillman about South Carolina offices. Taft notified Bailey that his wishes would be considered.
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Tornado Death Toll and Damage Reported in Wise County
A tornado swept northeast Wise county Texas Tuesday night causing deaths and thousands in property damage with injuries feared. Several small towns suffered serious damage though none were completely ruined as the storm moved through rural areas.
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Wise County
Nome
Edgy exchange on propriety in a Boston Transcript item
A brief dialogue shows a mother reproving a daughter over kissing. The daughter defends the kiss as not improper for a girl. This exchange highlights early 20th century social norms in Boston.
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Clock at St Chad's Shrewsbury Sets Record Pendulum
A clock at St Chad's in Shrewsbury features a record pendulum with a 22 foot length and a 200 pound weight on the ball.
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St. Chad’s
Shrewsbury
Roosevelt Sails to Africa on Hamburg for Safari
Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt departed New York aboard the Hamburg for an African safari. He left amid cheering crowds and 13 gun salutes from Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth. Roosevelt received President Taft’s gift, a collapsible gold ruler, and spoke briefly to thank supporters and citizens before departure.
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