Agreement on wool tariffs settled after conference
Washington Aug 11 conference fixed raw wool duty at twenty nine per cent and set one class for all wools plus classification changes. Top rates for combed wool and yarns adjusted with underwood La Follette tied on twenty nine per cent. Taft veto expected. full agreement hoped on wool and free list bills to speed adjournment.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
la Collette
Bailey
Underwood
la Follette
Penrose
Cullom
Balle
Taft
Logs Freed After Eight-Year Hold on Pine Creek Falls
An Associated Press Wisconsin special from Milwaukee reports that 12,000,000 feet of logs, stalled for eight years on Pine Creek falls, were released last week as extreme high water allowed crews to move them to the main river. They will be floated down the Menominee to Marinette and Menominee mills for processing.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Pine Creek
Meronpinee River
Strem
Menominee River
Marinette and
Menominee
Atwood Plans Long Flight From St Louis
Louis, Aug 11. Harry N Atwood will start on his flight to the Atlantic Ocean from St Louis Monday morning. He will circle the city to win a purse offered by The Port Dispatch before beginning the cross country journey. His route will take him to Springfield Indiana and then toward the mainland Coast.
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Amoclate
Louis
Harry N. Atwood
Atlantic Ocean
St. Louis
Missouri
Win & Purse
Port Dispatch
Atwood
Springfeld
Forest Fire Threatens Penobsquis Village
A large forest fire in King's county New Brunswick sweeps rich timber land and now endangers Penobsquis village on August 11. Residents abandon outskirts as every available local man joins the effort to battle the flames.
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Associated Press
St. John
New Brunenwick
King's County
Penobsquis
Hoween
Storm Lashes Racine Area Harming Yachts And Buildings
A massive storm swept Racine from 9 to 12 last night causing wide damage. The Racine Country Club building suffered a 35 foot wall collapse, the Moor Hotel flood hit, a 20,000 gallon water tank fell, and stock damage reached about 1,000 dollars. The yacht Bonita was washed ashore and rescued, while five hundred telephone lines were knocked out. Appleton saw the Gardener farm burn with a high grade Guernsey bull lost, and storms damaged telephones and barns across Outagamie and Walworth counties. Neenah reported a lightning strike at Ludwig Gmeiner’s residence causing interior damage but no injuries.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Racine
Racine Country Club
Racine College
Shero
Fish Brothers Wagon Company
Moor Hotel
Here
Hite
A. J. Morey
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Appleton
Outagamis County
Edward Gardener
Apple Creek
First Ward
Samuel Hertel
Janesville
Janeville
PB. H. Murphy
Johnstons
Delavan
Walworth County
Bolt
Hi Neenah
Wie
Ludwig Gmeiner
Neensh-Appleston Road
Tragedy in Monterey Ends in Killing at Smelter Office
A Monterey Mexico homicide report states Fermin B Sada, cashier and son-in-law of Getber nado Reyes, was shot dead by Luis C Reyes, a bookkeeper related to General Reyes, in the Torinon Smelter offices after a quarrel over office matters.
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Sy Associated Press
el Faso
Tex
Herald
Monterey
Mex
Fermin B Sada
Getbernado
Insurge Against Madero Call For August Convention
Anti reelectionists in Mexico City issued a call for August 15 convention to nominate a new national ticket after abandoning Francisco J Madero. Francisco Vasques Gomes the foreign minister is named as head of the effort.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Francisco J. Madero
Francisco Vasques Gomes
Brittingham and Hixon Cup Match Set in La Crosse
Special to The Northwestern from Milwaukee dated August 11 reports the Madison Golf Club and La Crosse Country Club will contest for the Brittingham and Hixon cup in La Crosse on August 19 with a return at Madison on August 26.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Madison Golf Club
la Crosse Country Club
Madizon
Statehood Signed in House for New Mexico and Arizona
Speaker Clark and Vice President Sherman signed the bill admitting New Mexico and Arizona. The measure goes to the president who is expected to veto it. If reformers do not heed warnings, you cannot expect them to adapt.
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Clark
Sherman Advance
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Sherman
New Mexico
Arizona
Triumph for Asquith as Lords Relent on Home Rule
London August 11 reports the Lords will not press the amendment to the parliamentary bill and have accepted the Commons’ consequential changes. The veto bill now restricts Lords power to a two year suspensory veto, clearing a path toward home rule for Ireland, with Morley’s amendments approved 181 to 11. The victory elevates Liberal leadership, while Irish leaders and press react with cautious optimism about future constitutional reform.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Tower Chamber
Itme
Tnionist
Parliament
Lord Tansdowne
TRISH
Selborne
Ieaders
Churchill
Treland
England
John Redmond
Stich Times of Dublin
Dublin Freeman’s Journal
Irish Daily Independent of Dublin
Ireland
Lordarm
Kopp Expected to Withdraw from Third District Race
Milwaukee August 11 A rumor among Republican readers suggests Congressman Arthur W. Kopp will not seek renomination in the new Third district. He would leave the field to Congressman John M. Nelson, the present Second district representative, now drawn into the same district by re apportionment.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Arthur W. Kopp
John M. Nelson
Kopp
Will of Sir W. 8. Gilbert Leaves Estate to Widow
In London on August 11 probate filed for the will of Sir W. 8. Gilbert. The estate, valued at $380,000, goes entirely to his widow Mrs. W. & Gilbert.
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W. &. Gilbert
Associated Press
London
Sir W
Gilbert
Perkins Advises Publicity On Corporations In Inquiry
Washington Aug. 11 George W Perkins New York financier urged a government commission to focus public attention on business affairs of large firms to curb trust evils and preserve virtues. He backed creating a Washington bureau to publish internal operations prices and labor treatment of interstate corporations to gain public confidence and push uniform incorporation laws if possible.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
George W. Perkins
New York
House Steel Coperation Committee
Littleton
America
Mr. Perkins
Bureau of Commission
Young
Perkins
Bureau of Corporations
Mr. Littleton
Conference of Governors
Gary
Frick
Roosevelt
White House
Judge Gary
Mr. Frick
Mr. Gary
Supreme Court
Bartlett
Standard Ofl
Steel Corporation
London Strike Eases but Provisions Still Scarce
London shows improvement as orders to deploy troops are countermanded and some dockers resume work. Yet shortages persist with provisions stores closed in districts and prices near famine levels. Meat reaches Smithfield. police escort vans amid limited rioting. If settlements occur, normal progress may still be delayed until next week Monday.
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Associated
London
Aldershot
Smithfield Market
Orly
Mondrey
Moving Pictures Adopted by Iron Mountain Schools
A Marinette dispatch reports the Tron Mountain Michigan school board purchased a moving picture machine to be used next school year in geography history and other subjects. Iron Mountain schools become the first in Michigan to adopt moving picture instruction as part of the curriculum.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wic
Marinette
Tron Mountain
Mich
Iron Mountain
Michigan
William P Frye Laid To Rest In Lewiston State Funeral Public Honor
William Pierce Frye United States senator for thirty years and president pro tempore of the senate was buried today in Lewiston after a public funeral. Officials from federal state and municipal levels attended along with a delegation of senators and congressmen. City business and many amusements were suspended for the services.
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Associated Press
Lawleton
Lewiston
William Pierce Frye
United States
Senate
Congress
Health Good in the State Reports 1911 Deaths
Special from Madison Wisconsin figures show 6938 deaths April June 1911 excluding 405 stillbirths, yielding an annual rate of 1.7 per thousand. Population estimated at 2,833,825. Decline from 6948 in 1910 partly due to absence of major epidemics. Major causes listed include pulmonary tuberculosis 883 typhoid 70 diphtheria 56 scarlet fever 66 whooping cough 63 influenza BT 42 meningitis 149 diarrhea under two years 174 violence 418 stillbirth 405.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Wisconsin
United States
Miss Stearns Is Chosen for Woman's Day Leader
Miss Lille B. Stearns of Milwaukee was unanimously chosen to head the woman's day activities at the state fair. Thirty one candidates had sought the honor as votes were cast by the woman's day committee of the state board of agriculture at a Plankinton hotel meeting this morning.
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Associated Press
Milwauker
Wis
Lille BH. Stearns
Milwaukee
Miss Stearns
State Board of Agriculture
Plankinton Hone
Morgan's WW Friends Stay Close to J P Morgan
Metropolitan Magazine notes Morgan's circle is small and intimate, with real friendships among a few longtime associates. He avoids public meetings, resents media intrusion, and moves swiftly from car to building, keeping observers with a piercing, focused gaze.
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Financial District
J. P. Morgan
London
New York
Metropolitan Magazine
Tries to kill four men in jail escape attempt
Martin Shad Owen faced a jail order when he shot Justice of the Peace James Morman of Christopher, and deputy marshal, then stabbed another deputy. Owen and an accomplice fled. the companion was fatally injured after being tossed from a second-story window.
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Associated Prews
Renton
Ang
Martin Shad Owen
Justice of the Peace
James Morman
Christopher
Owen
Standard Oil Pays Costs On Sherman Act Dissolution
Washington Aug 11 The Department of Justice received a check for 42895.60 from Standard Oil company in payment of costs in the dissolution suit brought by the government under the Sherman anti trust law.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Standard Oi Company
Choice of Material for Geome Departments
The text explains that manufacturers can advise buyers on the best grade of product for a specific use. It notes the variety of options in items like wire rope and stresses selecting the most economical choice that fits the job, with expert judgment offered at no extra cost.
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Geome
Cassiera Magazine
Congress Debates Cotton and Wool Bills and Alaska Rail Plan
In a noon session, Congress discussed the August 16 cotton bill vote and a wool bill. Conferees agreed on a 29 percent ad valorem on raw wool and adopted a wool classification. A government railroad in Alaska was proposed from Controller Bay. Debates on disbanding the national monetary commission continued, along with miscellaneous business. The Steel Committee studied George W Perkins and related matters, with scattered notes on other committees.
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Alaska
Controlller Bay
Bendte
National Monetary Commission
To Save Niagara The Burton resolution on water use debated
The piece questions whether Niagara Falls will be harmed by continued water diversions for power. It argues Congress must pass Burton Joint Resolution No. 3 to maintain treaty limits and protect the falls, citing US Army engineers on current water extraction and its potential impact. It also notes public concern and the need for swift action.
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Niagara
Congress
Canada
United States Army
J. 3. Hudson
Doors Are Opened Secrecy at an End
A public opening reveals previously restricted information as authorities lift secrecy on ongoing matters. Officials confirm access to records and acknowledge changes in policy allowing greater transparency. No specific dates or entities are detailed in the readable text.
Public Sessions Push In Wool Bill Talks
Washington, Aug 11 A step forward was taken by the conference committee on the wool on free list bills as press members were admitted to the room. This marks a Progressive victory for La Follette who advocates open sessions to curb hidden jobs in conference. He pressed for senate action on the cotton bill and urged adding tariff amendments. Mann of Illinois announced no hasty general legislation for the remainder of the special session. An ultimatum followed Texas notes that the rules committee will push special rules for bills not promptly calendared.
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Underwood
la Follette
Senate
Washington, D. C
Conference
House
Bilia
Cummins
Bristow
Representative Mann
Illinois
Dr Wiley and Pinchot in the pure food clash
The article profiles Dr. Wiley and Gifford Pinchot as reformers whose zeal challenged routine officials. It notes Roosevelt supported Wiley’s labeling of so called imitation whisky, while Taft reversed the ruling for industry reasons. It hints at political pressures and a suspended prosecution of Duffy's Malt Whisky, urging clarity on the technical charge.
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Wiley
Giffard Pinchet
Toosevelt
Pinchot
Taft Igg
Dr. Wiley
Roosevelt
Taft
Ohio Valley
Whey
Washington
Democratic Committee
Duffy
Coliler
Peace the International Vogue and the Peace Debate
A fragmented excerpt traces the rising global vogue for peace and the belief that reciprocal arbitration and trade reforms favor enduring welfare. It cites Taft’s work and a Nathrall Magazine essay by Joe Mitchell Chapple, noting shifts toward tolerance and economic interdependence amid war sentiment.
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Taft
Afden
Joe Mitchell Chapple
Nathrall Magazine
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Edgar A. Bancroft
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Renton, MI
Standard Oil
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