Senator Williams Denounces Confederacy In Senate
In a heated session Senator Williams of Mississippi rebuked Senator Heyburn of Idaho for calling the Confederacy an infamous cause. He defended Jim Jones, Jefferson Davis' former bodyguard, and urged that no American citizen should insult the dead. The senate voted 37 to 18 to retain Jones on the payroll as a laborer.
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Idaho
Confederacy
Associated Press
Washington
Williams
Mississippi
Senate
Jim” Jones
Jefferson Davis
Seal of the Confederacy
Lee
Jackson
Mr. Williams
Mr. Heyburn
Vast inland forest fires devastate Porcupine district and Michigan sites
Reports from Toronto and Detroit describe massive fires in the Porcupine mining district and northern Michigan. Authorities estimate high death tolls while refugees seek safety, with towns like Oscoda Au Sable and Millersburg heavily affected. fire control efforts continue as relief and communication networks break down.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
LeGrand
Cheboygan County
Hillman
Alpena County
Au Sable
Oscoda
Lake Huron
Alpena
Cheboygan
Millersburg
Tower
Eugene E. Thompson
San Antonio Chamber seeks repeal of TI and GN railroad bill
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce backed by its president Jake Wolff launches a statewide drive to repeal the TI and GN law which grants creditors a prior lien over rail road bonds. Officials argue the bill hinders railway construction by deterring bond sales and favoring creditors over bondholders. They plan letters and circulars to urge the legislature to repeal the measure.
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Texas
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Jake Wolff
Chamber of Commerce
International
International & Great Northern
the International
Wolff
San Antonio
Weather sketch across major cities shows mild temps
Observations at 8 a.m. report temperatures from 62 in Milwaukee to 76 in New York and Boston. Winds range from six to fourteen miles per hour with clear skies in most cities, showers possible tonight or Friday in several areas, and continued cool or high temperatures in others.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Oston
Washington
Deneen Testifies in Lorimer Case Probe
Illinois Governor Deneen testified before the senate investigation panel in Washington. He voiced support for Hopkins in the primaries and outlined his political rifts with former Governor Yates, noting an indirect impact on the Lorimer affair.
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Senate Investigation Committee
Deneen
Hopkins
Yates
Lorimer
Murder. Felipe Glorio slain near 806 South Pecos
A fatal assault on Felipe Glorio occurred in front of his home at 806 South Pecos Street shortly before midnight. He died at 5:30 AM after a skull fracture from a blunt instrument. Police believe revenge or jealousy motive. no arrests yet. Glorio, a San Antonio native and local butcher, left home that evening. he is survived by wife, five children, parents, and two brothers.
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Felipe Glorio
Pecos Street
Glorio
Gloria
Massey
San Antonio
Justice Dept to Probe Brussels Steel Conference
Washington July 13 The department of justice will investigate the Brussels conference of steel men amid predictions it could lead to an international steel trade cartel. Solicitor General Lehmann, who led the U S Steel investigation, said the department will study the conference after finishing current steel trade matters here.
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Washington, D. C
Brussels
Department of Justice
Lehmann
United States
Department
Indictments Charged for Bribery in Chicago Case
Federal grand jury returns indictments charging two revenue officers and a former government official with accepting bribes. The case also alleges a broader conspiracy involving twenty one butterine company officers and employees who conspired to defraud the government of butterine tax and bribery of officials.
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Associated Press
Chicago
La Follette Attacks Taft Tariff Reciprocity Stance
Senator La Follette assails President Taft administration over reciprocity in a July 13 speech. He reviews the measures act by act, contending the Canadian agreement violates tariff principles and pits plain people against “confederated privileges.”
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Washington
la Follette
Taft
LaFollette
Taft Tariff Reform Attacked as Big Business Aid
Senator La Follette denounces Taft tariff proposals as a favor to millers packers Standard Oil and coal interests likening them to the Payne Aldrich bill and the 1909 tariff. He cites Roosevelt policy reversals and Alaska coal land dealings as proof of propertied influence guiding the administration.
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Republican Party
William H.taft
Standard Oil
Taft
Alaska
Ballinger
Morgan- Guggenheim
Alaskan
Dr. Pearson Honored by 135 Business Leaders at St. Anthony
Dr. F S Pearson lauded for promoting the Medina irrigation project to water 60 000 acres near San Antonio. He outlined his view of Texas growth since visiting twenty eight years ago and praised the city’s prospects. R H Wester presided as the Real Estate exchange hosted the luncheon. Pearson met all attendees despite a late El Paso train.
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William Aubrey
F. S. Pearson
Dr. Pearson
St. Anthony
Medina
Pearson
San Antonio
Bailey's Wool Bills Defeated in Senate
Washington July 13 The Bailey woolen amendment to the Canadian reciprocity bill failed in the senate today without a roll call. Senator Bailey called it a waste of time to delay the senate with a record vote.
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Washington
Bailey
Senate
Twenty Hurt When Sleepers Jump Track
Three sleeping cars of the Illinois Central Dixie Flyer derailed near Duquoin Illinois as it neared St Louis. One car carrying passengers from Jacksonville Nashville and Chattanooga overturned. Twenty occupants in their berths were bruised and several were severely injured.
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ST. Louis
Illinois Central
Dixie Flyer
Duquoin
Ills
Jacksonville
Fla
Nashville
Chattanooga
Tenn
Government to probe lumber manufacturing and wholesale methods
Washington July 13. The government plans a thorough inquiry into lumber production and distribution following actions against lumber dealers and retailers. The National Lumber Manufacturers association led by Edward Hines of Chicago is expected to be among first investigated for allegedly curtailing output, monopolizing supply, and maintaining uniform prices.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lumber Dealers’ Association of the West
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Edward Hines
Chicago
Fire Leaves 27 Families Homeless in St Jerome
A major blaze in St Jerome Quebec yesterday destroyed the business district and left 27 families homeless. The fire caused more than 150000 dollars in damage and razed much of the town’s commerce.
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St. Jerome
Quebec
Riordan Paper Sawmills in Calumet Burn to Ashes
Riordan Paper Company large sawmills at Calumet Quebec were destroyed by fire. About 300 employees work to contain the blaze as authorities estimate losses around 190000 dollars.
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Calumet
Quebec
Riordan Paper Company
Maine Towns in Peril as Forest Fires Spread
Forest fires in Maine and New Hampshire forests burn unchecked consuming hundreds of acres of timber. Jackman nears danger within six miles while South Windsor Cape Neddick face threats. Mount Morlapa in the White Mountains blazes as a beacon with a fire believed started by lightning surrounding the peak.
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Portland
Maine
New Hampshire
Jackman
South Windsor
Cape Neddick
Morlapa
White Mountains
Forest Fire Threatens South Waterboro Village
Biddeford Me July 13 reports a major forest fire nearly surrounding South Waterboro. About four hundred firefighters struggle as wind drives the flames, threatening buildings spared yesterday. Losses are estimated at unknown.
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Associated Press
Biddeford
Barly
South Waterboro
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