Payne tariff bill passes House in 217 to 161 vote
The Payne tariff bill cleared the House 217 to 161 with one Republican voting no and four Louisiana Democrats voting yes. The session sparked excitement as supporters cheered, demonstrations occurred, and Mrs. Taft observed from the gallery. The bill now heads to the Senate for review and potential amendments.
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Bill
House of Representatives
Austin
Tennessee
Louisiana
Messrs
Broussard
Estopinal
Pujo
Wickliffe
Champ Clark
Taft
Outrageous Seizure Prompts Atlanta Bar Meeting
In Atlanta Georgia a special Atlanta Bar Association meeting was called to address the invasion and dismantling of United States Circuit Judge W B Sheppard home after a writ of attachment. The incident followed a car collision involving the judge's secretary and a Black driver. The judge offered $50 and payment of medical bills. the black plaintiff's lawyers refused. Instead of filing suit they obtained a writ of attachment aided by constables and a mob.
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Atlantaa
Atlanta Bar Association
United States Circuit
W. B. Sheppard
Judge’s Effects Seized From Family in Court Dispute
Mrs. Sheppard and her two children, including a six month old, were forced as men seized furniture and belongings from the home. They loaded drays with trunks clothing and toys while she pleaded for mercy. The husband, Judge Sheppard, condemned the treatment as an attack on the dignity of the United States Court.
Government Bids on Postal Work Draws Local Protest
The Enterprise letter from Charles W. Brown denounces postal department competition with private printers. He argues government printing of envelopes diverts business and taxes printers to cover losses, urging Congress to hear from citizens about the policy and methods.
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Charles W. Brown
Hoosick Falls
N. Y
Democrat
United States
Post Office Department
Dayton
South Hill
Enterprise
Jury cannot reach verdict in Bouvy murder case
In Planquemine Louisiana Special the jury in the State against Fabrian F Bouvy for the murder of Prof. Fred Van Ingen reported itself hopelessly deadlocked and was discharged by Judge Schwing. The killing occurred October 3 last year on a Texas and Pacific train near New Orleans. Bouvy’s lawyers claimed Van Ingen wronged Miss Rhorer and Bouvy acted from jealousy.
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Texas & Pacific
New Orleans
Bouvy
Miss Rhorer
van Ingen
Payne tariff bill amendments spark mixed duties shifts and revenue loss
Senate finance committee updates the Payne tariff bill by raising duties on wines and luxury goods while expanding free lists on tea coffee and cocoa. It retains taxes on coal and hides, reshapes tobacco and patent products, and projects a substantial revenue shortfall amid shifted internal taxes and new bonds.
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Ashington
Payne
Senate
Aldrich
House
Senate Finance Committee
United States
Twelfth Annual Conference For Education In the South
The conference assembles in Atlanta on April 14 for a three day session. It is a little known group unique to the South. Members include business and professional men and college figures uniting to raise the standard of citizenship in their region.
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Conference For Education
Atlanta
Conference For Education In the South
South
Texas Legislature Passes Robertson-Fitzhugh Liquor Bill
The Texas legislature approved the Robertson-Fitzhugh measure regulating liquor traffic. The Senate amendments retained permits for on premise consumption and removed uniform high license provisions and grocer sales prohibitions.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
House
Senate
Oklahoma Indictments Quashed In Muskogee Fraud Case
Federal indictments against Governor Charles N. Haskell and six Oklahoma leaders charged with fraud in a Muskogee town lot were quashed Saturday by Judge John A. Marshall of the United States Circuit Court on technical grounds.
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Oklahoma
Tulsa
Okla
Special
Charles N. Haskell
Muskogee
John A. Marshall
Utah
United States Circuit Court
Broad Gleanings From Bay to Bay Highlights Major Actions
Fire in Midland, Texas causes 300 008 loss. Florida bill seeks liquor restriction with medical purpose carve-out. Madame Modjeska dies in Los Angeles at 65. Body to be moved to Ces cow Poland for interment. Six year old Fred Bell charged with murder in Union South Carolina. Kate O Dwyer escapes chain gang in Athens Georgia. Oklahoma governor candidate Charles N Haskell stands trial for Muscogee land deal. Chesapeake and Ohio canal opens. Crazy Snake still at large. Kansas attorney general rules on married name usage. Arkansas seeks harsh penalties for drinking on trails and stations. Chicago man Indalecio Alarcon survives multiple self harm attempts. Dan Johnson 18 tries blackmail in Atlanta. Pacific squad rescues 40 Indiana wreck passengers. Pope Hill found murdered in Macon Georgia. US Nicaragua diplomatic strain. Murdock Kansas bills refunds to Treasury. Sloan named Governor of Arizona. Free lumber list defeated. New notes and currency series planned. Payne opposes higher duties on stockings and gloves. Aldrich tariff work advances in Senate.
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Midland
Texas
Hillburn
Florida
Madame Modjeska
Los Angles
Cescow
Poland
Fred Bell
Ethel Thomas
Union
S. C
Fred
Kate O’dwyer
Athens
Charles N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Muscogee
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Crazy Snake
Attorney General of
Kansas
Arkansas State Senate
Indalecio Alarcon
Chicago
Daniel W. Johnson
Asa G. Chandler
Atlanta
Pacific Sq
Indiana
Pope S. Hill
Macon
Dodge Timber
Georgia
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Charles Scarlett
Durham
N. C
Orange Counties
John W. Graham
Paul C. Graham
Graham
Hillsborq
N.c
Alamance
Granville
Person
Orange
S. M. Gattis
Hillsboro
A. W. Graham
Oxford
Supreme Court
J. S. Spurgeon
Hillshoro, Ne
Chariton Street
Mr W. Graham
Vohn
Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes
Garden & Farm
Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond
Copyrichts &c
Marge
Scientific American
Anomaly Illustrated Weekly
New York & C
Broadway
New York
F St. Wash
Howe
Heview
Payne Bill
Viso
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Philippine Islands
Washington Notes
Nicaragua
Murdock
Congress
Andrew Jackson
National Treasury
Richard ¥. Sloan
Arizona
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