Insurgents Fear Not The Democrats Tariff Struggle
Special to The Northwestern Washington August 21 1912 Progressive leaders in Congress urge independence as Democrats and Regular Republicans back a tariff bill with Canadian reciprocity amid shifts in support. The piece notes the breakdown of the Progressive Democratic alliance, the potential veto risks, and the role of Taft and the wool and cotton bills. It highlights House and Senate maneuvers, party loyalties, and the ongoing tax policy debate amid a looming December session.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Progressive Democratic Alliance
la Follette
Taft
Penrose
Democrats
Washington
Ipl
White House
Congress
Legation
Tariff Board
Copper mines profitle ss in Michigan says analyst
Lansing August 21 Prof J R Finlay New ark engineer who appraised Michigan mine valuations for the state tax commission reports only nine copper companies in Michigan were profitable in the last five years He warns the mines future life is far from perpetual and future output is limited He notes tonnage now three times higher than the fifty year average and values of the mines are overstated.
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Associated Fresh
Lansing
Mich
J. R. Finlay
Newark
Michigan
State Tax Commission
Cyclone in North Dakota kills eight in Souris area
Associated Press reports eight dead and thirty to forty injured as a cyclone swept rural areas near Souris on August twenty first. John Patterson Jr. sixteen died in his father’s barn four miles from Souris. his brother William injured but expected to recover. Barns collapsed. Souris escaped intact. Bottineau spared major damage. Martin Sylberg died from injuries at the Andersen farm near West Hope.
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Associated Press
Grand Forks
N. PD
John Patterson Jr
Souris
William
Bottineau
Martin Sylberg
Andersen
Weet Hope
National Laundymen Meet Opens in St Paul
The Laundrymen's National Association convened in St. Paul on Aug. 21 with a potential break from 28 years of custom as incumbents seek reelection to continue leadership. A publicity drive would raise yearly member assessments from $4 to $3 to $25 based on laundry size.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Farr Alleges Conspiracy Against Indian Affairs Official
Joseph R. Farr former general superintendent of logging in the luhan service accuses Commissioner Robert G. Valentine and F. Hawke second assistant commissioner of Indian affairs of misconduct. He says Valentine Hawke and others conspired to defraud Indian allottees on the Lac Du Flambeau reservation in Wisconsin. Farr filed charges with the Senate and House Indian affairs committees.
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BydAssociated Press
Washington, D. C
Joseph R. Farr
Luhan Service
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Robert G. Valentine
Senate
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Valentine
F. Hawke
Indian Affairs
Farr
Hauke
Lac du Flambeau Reservation
Wisconsin
Bids Rejected for Manitowoc Waterworks Bonds
Milwaukee report says two bidders offered only par and sought a 10000 premium for the 230000 waterworks bonds. The city declines to pay the premium and will pursue a 220000 loan for a 40 month term to take the water company property, hoping to negotiate it.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowec
Pends Ag
Smithsonian glacial expedition notes lost in salmon river accident
Cordova Alaska August 21 advices report all field notes cameras and exposed films of the Smithsonian glacial expedition are missing after a wagon overturned in the Big Delta river. Prof J F Starr and Lawrence Madden were crossing to Falye banks when the wagon capsized and the men were dumped into the delta but managed to reach shore.
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Associated Press
Cordova
Alaska
Smithsonian Institution
Big Delta
J. F. Starr
Lawrence Madden
Falyé Banks
Delta
Former Jelke Company exec Cameron Arrested in Toronto Return
Chicago reports that Through D. Cameron, once head salesman for John F Jelke Oleomargarine, indicted with 25 others six weeks earlier, was arrested in Toronto and brought back to Chicago. He was found employed at a Chicago packing company branch office in Toronto.
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Associated Press
Chicago
D. Cameron
John F. Jelke Company
Oleomargarine M Manufacturers
Toronto
Wilson's Criticism of Wiley Shocks House Probe
Secretary Wilson testifies before the house investigation committee and sharply attacks Dr. H. W. Wiley of the bureau of chemistry over pure food and drug work. He cites withheld facts about sulphur dioxide in fruit and defends the mixed referee board, while recounting tensions and authority questions surrounding the Remsen board and related appointments.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
House Investigation Committee
H. W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Wiley
Pure Food and Drug’ Inspection Board
Willson
H. H. Busby
Food and Drug Inspection Board
United States
Dunlap
Soleiter McCabe
Indiana
Tenzoate of Soda
McCabe
Dr. Dunlap
Arkansas
Dr. Wiley
Wisson
Remsen
California
Roosevelt
Costo
Fleta
Atbormey
France Seeks Settlement in Moroccan Dispute
Paris reports that talks between France and Germany on the Moroccan dispute are suspended for now. The French foreign office remains hopeful that a settlement will be achieved eventually through inexhaustible patience and moderation.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Germany
Prison search at Wisconsin state prison uncovers weapons
Waupun Wisconsin August 21 Acting Warden Daniel Woodward ordered a Sunday morning search of cells. Officers found knives files saws and other prohibited tools. The day featured notable prison announcements including hair not to be clipped and permits for correspondence courses under chaplain supervision.
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Waupun
Wis
Daniel Woodward
Omro
State Board of Control
Woodward
Town
State Prison
Hutie
Fred Hunter
State Board of Health
Woolward
Penitentiary
United States
Wisconsin
Worden Woodward
Fifty Years Married Celebrations In Menasha Wis
Menasha marks golden anniversary of James H DeWolf and wife with a reception at Mary DeWolf home and a public gathering at Congregational church. Community updates include travels, new hires, and local events such as tennis, band concerts, and business retirements. Local residents attend events, celebrate birthdays, and note job changes.
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Menasha
Wis
James H. DeWolf
John Clovis
Wisconsin
Dnnols
Minnesota
R. H. Clinton Jr
Chicago
Winnebago Avenue
William Wilds
The
Hill Electrical Company
E. J. Hill
General l
Main Street
Clyde Arft
Vaudette Theater
Joseph Brown
Menasha Auto Company
Charles Allen
Zasi Conroy
Green Bay J
Mias Dot Mericle
Darhoy
F. BR
Appleton
Waverly Beach
Meekly Band
City Triangle
Arthur Raabe
John Planner
Busipass
Taft signs joint resolution admit Arizona and New Mexico
Washington Aug 21 President Taft signed the joint resolution admitting New Mexico and Arizona into the Union. Congress adjournment was tentatively set for tomorrow afternoon after addressing the veto of the cotton tariff measure. Debate centered on gag rule usage and rule changes in the house.
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Taft
Arizona
New Mekico
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Tutt
New Mexico
Senate
House
Congress
Representative Madison
Kansas
Cannon
Wisconsin
Underwood
Payne
Repubican
Mann
New York
Ways and Means
Tie
Ltd
Great Lakes
Great Britain
France
Cullom
Root
Curzon
Fugitive Joseph F Brown Arrested After Visiting Mother
Milwaukee police recaptured Joseph F Brown in Milwaukee on August 21 after he returned to visit his elderly mother. He faces grand larceny charges for stealing a large sum from the University Club safe where he worked as a porter. Bail was set at 1090 dollars, posted by his mother, a washerwoman, who lent savings for the bond. Brown reportedly fled west after his prior release.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Joseph F. Brown
Brown
University Club
Guns For New Regime In Port Au Prince
American scouts Salem and Chester fired a national salute at eight this morning in Port au Prince to honor the new government of President Cincinnatus de Conte, recognized by the United States last Friday. Further trouble in the area appears remote.
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Associated Press
Port Au Prince
Heyti
Crufaera
Mayor Lamont Active with Veto Power in Wausau
Milwaukee dispatch reports Mayor John Lamont has used his veto power three times recently. The first veto blocked a council resolution to continue the medieval inspection on applicants, the second struck down quarantine regulations, and the third opposed changing school board member elections from appointment by the secretary to appointment by the council.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wincensin
Wausau
John Lamont
Fetead
Seayer
Eres Menage Piha
Elgin Butter Market Report From August 8
Elgin butter market summary reports American butter prices and quantities traded. Details are incomplete and appear to be from an Associated Press despatch dated August 8 with missing figures and unit values. Further figures are not readable in the supplied fragment.
Wealthy Mason City Banker Dies at 92
Jonathan S. Wheeler, ninety two, president of National City Bank and reputed county’s wealthiest resident, died at his Mason City home today August 21. He leaves a long imprint on local finance and civic life.
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Mason City
Inn
Associated Press
Jonathan S. Wheeler
National City Bank
Oshkosh Couple Married In Neenah
Neenah Wis Aug 21 Saturday night in his office Justice Baird married Gustave Finn of Oshkosh and Miss Mabel Seager of the same city. The bride’s mother accompanied them and gave consent as the girl is fifteen. The groom said he was twenty one and had marriage license and special dispensation. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs George Seager formerly of Hast Duty avenue.
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Neenah
Wis
Justice Baird
Gustave Finn
Oshkosh
Mabel Seager
George Seager
Hast Duty Avenue
William Arneman
Sons of Hermann
Arnemann
Fond du Lac
Neeway Lodge
Fredlonick Wy
Wheeler
South Commercial Street
J. L. Marquis
Presbyterian Church
Oakhill Cemetery
John Zachow
Hell
Una Nome
Union Street
A. Kleinhans
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Oakhill Ceemetery
Clayton
Atwood Flight Near End in St. Louis to New York Trip
Lyons August 21 In an ongoing cross country flight from St. Louis to New York pilot Larry N. Atwood nears Syracuse after a day in the air with plans to detour toward Auburn and Symevee if possible He has covered 1026 miles since departure and has 229 more to fly before reaching New York having not landed except for fuel emergencies and will depart Lyons around 4 PM.
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Associated Press
Lyons
N. Y
Wall
New York State
St. Louis
New York
Liarry N. Atwood
iUttea
Symevee
Auburn
Syracuse
Austin
Atwood
Harness Makers Meet Opens National Convention
The twenty fourth annual convention of three National Harness Manufacturers association opened with over 100 delegates from across the United States. Leaders aim to improve wholesale retail understanding and curb infringements, while seeking lower mantle goods rates to help retailers compete with mail order houses. A joint conference will seek adjustments acceptable to both sides.
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Ay Associated Press
Cincinnati
Llarness Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Tate
Moose Stampede Detroit Convention Opens Amid Politics
Detroit on August 21 hosts thousands of Loyal Order of Moose members for the twenty third international convention. Politics enters early with Milwaukee's Willum Henning Jr as a candidate for supreme prelate. Officer nominations take place this afternoon and the election is slated for tomorrow.
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Associated Preps
Detroit
Mich
Loyal Order of Monge
Orler
Willum
Henning l
Milwaukee
Veterans gather as Spanish War group opens encampment
Oklahoma City August 21 United Spanish War Veterans begin their eighth annual encampment with the line up of delegations backing three candidates for commander in chief and marshaling forces for upcoming city encampment support. More than 1,500 veterans arrived for the first regular session today.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
United Spanish War Veterans
Passengers Shaken On Chicago Milwaukee Train Collision
Passengers aboard the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul special, known as the Table Sam specials, were shaken when the train struck a switch engine on the local yard by mistake. The late running special was moving at reduced speed on the main track.
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Associated Press
Chicago, Ill
Tran
Garde
Child Dies in Chicken Coop Accident Near Eau Claire
Wisconsin dispatch reports a Pleasant Valley child died after climbing a box in a chicken coop. The box tipped, the neck caught on a projection, and death resulted. The boy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Henning.
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Milwaukee
Wia
Wisconsin
Eau Claire
William Henning
Pleasant Valley
Togo Tour About Ended
Niawern Walls Ont Ang 31 Admirel. Togo rested this morning before continuing his journey into this afternoon to the Pacific coast where he will embark for Japan. He spent today on the hotel veranda.
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Associated Press
Niawern Walls
Ont
Ang
Togo
Pacific Coast
Japan
Senator La Follette urges government ownership of Alaska railways
In a Washington speech Senator Robert M La Follette pushes government ownership of Alaska rail lines and public control of its mineral wealth. He calls for a president appointed Board of Public Works to develop railroads and utilities, cut private profits, and lower transportation costs while guarding public interests.
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Wisconsin
Board of Public Works
Carpers
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Robert M. la Pollette
Alaska
United States
Board of Public Works For
Isthmian Canal Commission
Board of Public
Controller Bay
la Follette
Mural Resources
J. Pierpont Morgan
la Fallette
Panama
Anal de
Alaka
Pacthe
Rocky Mountains
Navy Department
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
la Folletty
Congress
Rain Soaks Central Plains Saving Crops
Western Missouri, eastern Nebraska, central and western Kansas and northern Oklahoma receive nearly two inches of rain over today improving drought stressed crops after a heat wave that peaked at 105 degrees in Oklahoma City. The soaking ends weeks of hot weather and provides much needed relief for farmers across the region.
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Associated Preas
Kansas City
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
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