Taft vetoes wool tariff bill amid push for broader cuts
President Taft disapproved the wool tariff schedule of the Payne Aldrich act for being too low and urged Congress to stay in Washington to pass a bill substantially reducing existing duties without hurting U S wool industries. He signaled likely vetoes of steel cotton and sugar bills and described a need for a rate structure that protects producers while enabling meaningful reductions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Peate
Payne Aldrich
Congress
House
Senate
Lowe Industries
United States
Taft
Tariff Board
White House
Mr. Taft
Lea
Étte
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Tariff Boarde
Encarcely
Emery
Tarim Board
Eagles Elect Officers at Grand Acre Convention
Cleveland announces the Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Acre election results with the organization ticket sweeping officers. Detained are George Fuller as grand chaplain. other officers include William Brennan as president, Thomas Cogan as vice president, John Parry secretary, E K Hughes treasurer, and trustees Mann Bohl Keiley Naeve. Prizes awarded for parade events follow the convention, with Pittsburg securing top honors and $608 prizes in multiple contests.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Order of Eagles
E. W. Fuller
Richmond
W. L. Grayson
Savannah
Wiliam J. Brennan
Pittsburg
Thomas J. Cogan
Cincinnati
John 3. Parry
San Francisco
E. K Hughes
Yorker
Thomas P. Gleason
Minneapolis Minn
James F. Keiley
Conrad H. Mann
Kansas City
John J. Bohl
Stamford
Conn
Fred & Naeve
Davenport
Attendance prizes awarded in regional sweepstakes
The report notes Akron won first place and a prize of $00 for best attendance among cities within 150 miles of Cleveland. Milwaukee placed third in the rankings headed by Huifwlo, with other distant cities showing varying attendance figures.
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Cleveland
Akron
Milwaukee
Huifwlo
McCarthy Discusses Politics and New Progressive Platform
Special to The Northwestern Naidison W Aus Dr Charles McCarthy Wisconsin legislative reference Abratian returns from Chicago where he helped draft the new Progressive party platform. He notes his four national platforms written and predicts the next president will be chosen by public opinion, not party promises, with newspapers and magazines, economists, and organized groups shaping the future. The Fullette platform is less definite on some issues but stronger on churches social workers labor unions and farmers associations with college economists as its backbone.
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Naidison
Aus
Charles ‘McCarthy
Wisconsin
Abratian
Chipeigo
We New Progresive Party
Bull Mouse Party
Europe
America
Ie Future
New Party in Congress Prints and Names Presidents
In Washington Aug 9 the Progreceive party made its formal bow in Congress. Senator Poindexter asked that Roosevelt speech in Chicago be printed as a public document, as did Senator Brandgee for Kaot's notification and President Taft's acceptance. Senate granted three requests but blocked printing of the platforms after objection.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Poindexter
New Party
Roosevelt
Chicago
Brandgee
Kaot
President Tait
Culberson
James
Woodrow Wilson
Jones
Washington
Gallinger
Overman
Dynamite wrecks stores in Greensburg panic and damage
A dynamite blast in Greensburg wrecked the John and James Matenki store door and shattered hotel windows. Two men fled in a waiting car, a gas main was broken, and several bystanders were injured or overcome by escaping gas.
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Associated Press
Greensburg
John
James Matenki
Licel Rappe
John Maleaki
McCaisland
Frank Stoker
Mia
Bert Nef
Daisy Moflman
Mary Stoker
Appleton considers Fox River viaduct plan
A Wisconsin Traction Company conference in Appleton discussed a steel viaduct over the Fox River from Prospect Street to the golf grounds with a $165,000 structure cost. Concrete plans and estimates will be submitted before any action, and the company may pay annual rent if built.
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Appleton
Wis
John J. Beggs
A. K. Ellis
Wisconsin Traction Company
C. 5
Difficult to Secure Jury in Hancock Murder Trial
In Hancock Michigan one hundred twenty veniremen were drawn without forming a jury to try Jacob Ehler a local merchant charged with killing traveling salesman Ernest Henjarickson in spring. The defense cites unwritten law and the main witness a saloonkeeper who died by his own hand about a month earlier.
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Associated Press
Hancock, Mich
Jacob Ehler
Hancock
Ernest Henjarickson
Burglary Ends in Death at Howe Ind Safe
In Howe Indiana a post office safe burglary last night caused an explosion that crushed one burglar beneath a heavy iron door. Officers found the man dead in wreckage this morning. The other burglars escaped with a large sum of money.
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Associated Press
Kalamazoo
Mich
Post Ofice
Howe
Ind
Sturgis
German steamer Hermia seized at Astwerp for contraband cargo
The German steamer Hermia from Hamburg was detained at Astwerp today after authorities found large quantities of cartridges fanpowder and explosives hidden in bags among cargo bound for Turkey. The discovery prompted seizure by local authorities and heightened tensions over illicit arms shipments.
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Associated Press
Astwerp
Belgium
Asg
Hermia
Hamburg
Turkey
Eoaitiane
Senate fights over canal ships and Brandeis views
Senate debate centers on Panama Canal bill and amendments allowing foreign flag railway ships to pass through with 50 percent foreign cargo, amid critiques of Brandeis and calls that foreign registry would shape a US merchant fleet. Lodge raises objections to tolls and treaty implications.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
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Panama Canal
Nagel
United State
Ameria
West Indies
America
Department of Commerce and Labor
United Fruit Company
New York and Pacific Navigation
Rhode Island
Poindexter
Louis D. Brandeie
Benton
New England
Brandeis
Brandeia
Catlinger
New Hampshire
Lippitt
New Haven Railway
Senator Lippitt
Agaim
Former Oshkosh Boy Weds in Washington Ceremony
Arthur J. Dodge, Washington correspondent, marries Mrs. Harriet Junnell Taylor in a ceremony at variantown Pal Min under Horace A. Tudor, former assistant secretary of the treasury. The couple plan to visit kin. Dodge previously edited papers in Madison and Drudson and will be linked to Minneapolis and Kansas City trade publications.
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Washiungton
D. Auk
Mra
Hariicie Junnell Teylor
Arthur J. Dodge
A. Tusdor
Thy
Tredeury
Mr. Dodge
Washington
Wied
Mina
Kaydor
Oshkosh
Lobe Littler City
Plans of Progressives and Wisconsin Action
Milwauker Wisconsin August Progressives debate whether a state ticket will be fielded at the Wisconsin convention in Milwaukee. Col John Hicks of Oshkosh likely nominee for governor. Nora Lo Baker Milwaukee chair of the Wisconsin provisional Progressive committee says the convention will occur within two weeks.
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Northwestern
Milwauker
Wis
Chicago
Wisconsin
Coius
Milwaukee
Nemuhation
John Hicks
Nora Lo Baker
Baker
Wisconsin Provisional Committee
Lightning Strikes In Wisconsin During Severe Storm
Arch ie Wot infant son of Anton Wolf of Wausaukee sustained severe burns when lightning struck their home amid a violent storm. The same storm heavily damaged a carpet factory in Green Bay.
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Green Bay
Wis
Archie Wot
Anton Wolf
Wausaukie
Survey at Green Bay starts on Fox and East Rivers
A government engineering force arrived in Green Bay Wisconsin on August 9 to begin detailed surveying of the Fox and East Rivers. The work, coordinated from Milwaukee, will last about two months and plans include new dock lines along both river shores.
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Green Bay
Wis
Milwaukee
Wreck on Railway Near Dorchester Kills One Fireman
A head on collision of two passenger trains on the New York New Haven Hartford line in Dorchester buried an engineer and a fireman under rubble and injured nearly fifty passengers. Ambulances from several Boston hospitals rushed to the scene as confusion spread.
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Associated Freon
Boston
Maas
New York, New Haven ,& Hartford
Dorchester
Western cattle men rally for Roosevelt in new party push
Western cattle men pledged loyalty to Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive movement. The Chicago convention plan and Illinois ticket were hailed by backers as leading the way for a strong national push. Moose leaders organized drives in Wisconsin and Montana to build support and prepare for state and national rallies.
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Mage
Dixon
Wisconsin
Montana
Tolaho
Hack Komme
Moose Elen
Conalder Sinte Vwiehet
Bull Moose convention date and delegate plan
The exact day of the Bull Moose convention is undecided though August is likely. Delegates from the progressive party may receive credentials to attend, with the meeting expected to draw significant interest as attendees may vote on whether to place a state ticket on the ballot.
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Bernmse
Fac
Waswants
Defiance of Authority in Militant Suffragists War Text
The Women’s Social and Political Union denounces Dublin court sentences in the Mary Taigh case and related figures as outrages. It claims mass protests will continue and vows further action despite punishment, asserting resolve against authorities. In Glasgow a similar art gallery incident involved an unidentified thief fleeing after stealing a valued painting.
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Ty Associated Press
London
Women
Dublin
Wedhuwaday
Mary Taigh
John Teedstond
Aguaith
Gladia Fvans
Ita
Jtugal
Lingin Baker
La Crosse Faces Tax Losses From Income Tax Decision
La Crosse faces a severe financial strain as the Tax Commissioner computes a large loss in revenue from income tax valuation adjustments. Officials estimate state offsets will cut city funds to about 26000, forcing abandonment of planned improvements and delaying next year’s budget.
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Crosay
Wis
Brissleday
Han Bern
Erly
la Crosse
Penatate Unier
Mts
Pxcan
Prohibitionists to Notify Toll in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Prohibitionists prepare notification in the assembly chamber at the Capitol for gubernatorial candidate Charles Toll of Rowndale next Monday. Sigeelle of Madison seeks attorney general, Prof. H. J. Noy of Muscotia pursues secretary of state. Oliver W. Stewart to speak. Expenditures total 8,282.82 with 1,498.16 pledged since January 1. disbursements equal 3,068.15 from many small grants.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Charles L. Toll
Rowndale
Assembly
Capitol
Sigeelle
Noy
Muscotia
Oliver W. Stewart
Iitols
Prohibition Central
Aled
Secretary of State
Taft Nominates James Morton Jr to U S District Court
President Taft went to the Senate to nominate James M. Morton Jr for the United States district judge position in Massachusetts to succeed Frederick Dodge, who was elevated to the circuit court bench.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Senate
James M. Morton Jr
United States
Massachusetts
Frederick Dodge
Detroit Aldermen Face Graft Charges in Widespread Arrests
Detroit prosecutors announce about twenty aldermen to be arrested on conspiracy to defraud charges linked to city graft. Nine previously arrested aldermen and the common council secretary face further charges based on years of alleged corrupt activity. Detectors scour the city as police lock in suspects, with bonds set at five thousand dollars for new arrests and two thousand nine hundred for earlier releases.
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Associated Prensa
Detroit
Mich
Shepherd
William J. Burns
Common Council
Baick
Lis
Andrew J. Walsh
Lous Hroza
Louis EH. Possy
Jank J. Mason
Thomas BE. Gilman
Martin J. Ostrowski
David Rosenthal
William I. C
Call to Progressives in Wisconsin Republicans look ahead
Milwaukeesr Wis Aug The following call issued by chairman of the new Progressive committee urges support for the national party platform and nominee. It asks all interested to send names and addresses to Norimen L. Haker chairman of Provisional Committee 740 Wells Building Milwaukee Wis for an early state convention to perfect a state organization and carry the mendment into effect.
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Chicago
Mattess Cross Ranch
Isu Medura
N. Oi
Geain
Mustana
Idaho
Po Euthassis
United Stars
Joseph AL Dixon
Martane
Gitter Root
Othe Dacksan
Tole Cent
Tae
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Pwor
Divon
Mar Derers
Iit
Catherines
Dinon
Han “Joe
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Setire Campairgn
New York
Toretmain
Westy Peat
KK. Davis
Persittents Maan
Binghamten
Bavi
Cusishe
Inman Perkins
Dudge Ver Linthsey
Denver
Tooker
Henry V. Cochems
Wisconsin
Progressive National Committee
Ife
Milwaukersi
Tinax Progressive
Colonel Kroomevele
Cleveland
Notaines
Linois
Hlinois
Chia City
Milwaukesr
New Progressive Committee
Patate
Norimen l L. Haker
Wells
Milwaukee
Wis
RAILWAY TAXES FLOWING IN
Madison Wis Aug Nearly three quarters of a million dollars in taxes were received by the state treasurer today The largest check came from the Northwestern road including the line the Sparta division total about 167 688 46 The Omaha road paid full assessment Milwaukee road paid 4 90 06 Stanley Merrill Phillips Wisconsin Michigan Dunbar Wausaukee and Elgin Joliet and Eastern contributed smaller sums
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Madison, Wis
Treasuer
Sparta
Omaha Road
Milwaukee Road
Stanley, Merrill & Phillips
Wisconsin & Michigan
Dunbar & Wausaukee
Elgin, Joliett& Eastern
Bad Track and Old Cars Spark Fatal Mississippi Train Crash
The Interstate Commerce Commission report cites aged wooden tourist cars and poor track as the main causes of the May 6 accident on the New Orleans and Northeastern near East Rabun, Miss. Nine people were killed and fifty six injured. The two cars involved were 26 and 32 years old.
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Hy Associated Press
Washington, D. C
New Orleans & Northeastern Railway
Eastrabuehle
Miss
Ing
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. W. Belnap
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