Senate Debates Underwood Simmons Tariff Plan
Washington July 18. The Democratic Underwood Simmons tariff bill proposes an average 27.64 percent cut from Payne Aldrich rates with a projected $2,020,000 surplus for 1914. It increases free imports to 147,367,000 and sets revenues at $996,910,000 against $994,079,000 in outlays, while adding a cotton futures tax of one tenth of a cent per pound.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Finance Committee
F. M. Simmons
House
Democrats
Treasury
United States
Local forecast for San Antonio and major cities
Local forecast summary for San Antonio and vicinity and several U S. cities shows fair to tonight and Saturday in San Antonio. Observations at 8 a m report varied conditions across St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston Washington with temperatures ranging from 64 to 82 degrees and winds from the northwest to southwest. Rain or showers possible in New York Boston and Chicago with general fair and cool conditions in other areas.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Lights to flash in San Antonio bond election result
San Antonio residents may learn the bond election result tonight via a special arrangement with The Light and the San Antonio Gas and Electric Company. If the bond passes, lights in about 10,000 homes and businesses will flash for five seconds between 8:30 and 9:30 PM. If the lights stay on, the bond was defeated. An extra edition will street-sell once the result is certain, also carrying the school bond result. Early indications favored passage of both issues.
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San Antonio
Paterson Woman Seeks Heart Balm Suit Against Civil War Vet
Miss Emma Mahoney of Wooster seeks 25000 dollars from John Wolff a 77 year old Civil War veteran and retired merchant in Paterson New Jersey. She says they parted in 1863 when he went to the front after proposing. She has waited 50 years for marriage and says a mailed proposal revived hope though later word said it would not happen. She has sent many love letters and poems in support of her claim.
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Paterson
N. J
Emma Mahoney
Wooster
John Wolff
Anglo Saxon Club Banquet Honors Walter Page in London
The Anglo Saxon Club banquet in London named American ambassador Walter H. Page as guest of honor. Earl Grey presided with visitors including London’s lord mayor and sheriffs and Lt General Sir Robert Baden Powell. Page called leadership a great prerogative of the Anglo Saxon race and noted US presidents’ English or Scottish roots among leaders.
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London
Walter H. Page
Earl Grey
Canada
Robert Baden-Powell
Pos
United States
America
Light Showers Indicated by Local Weather Bureau
Major Allen Buell of the local weather bureau said conditions this morning mirrored yesterday with slight indications of a local shower. A light shower fell yesterday afternoon on Laurel Heights around 6 o clock. Buell noted a fair Texas forecast but local showers may occur this afternoon tonight or tomorrow morning, expected to be very light.
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Allen Buell
Laurel Heights
Texas
Buell
Majority for bonds seen in San Antonio election
Reports from San Antonio indicate the 3,450,000 bond issue is riding to victory with an overwhelming majority as polling hours approach closure. Mayor Brown and School Board President Dr. Frederick Verrer welcome a rising vote, aided by a planned telephone reminder to boost turnout.
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Tut
San Antonio
Brown
Frederick Verrer
Bbc
Leased Wire Day Report From Associated Press
The San Antonio Light publishes the Leased Wire Day report supplied by the Associated Press. It is described as the greatest reliable general news service in the world, consisting of roughly 20,000 words daily. The Vieht also carries its own substantial news service for coverage.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
Vieht
Swedish Submarine Sinks and Rises With Crew
Stockholm reports a Swedish submarine sank with all hands while practicing off the harbor on July 2 after tanks filled, then surfaced when the lead keel was detached. Lieutenant Beckman led the salvage effort as the crew breathed air again, a rare rescue after such depth.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Beckman
Defeat Seen for Bond Amendment, Kennedy Says
Representative A M Kennedy in Kerrville predicts a landslide defeat of the bond amendment at the polls. He cites farmer opposition and argues the measure would grant the Legislature unlimited bonds without voter approval. He notes widespread opposition across South and Southwest Texas, with 80 legislators opposing, naming several state and local officials.
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A. M. Kennedy
Kerrville
Gunter Hotel
Farmers’ Union
Farmers’ Organization
San Antonio
Texas
Bexar
Dan Watson
San Marcos
George Herder
Colorado
W. T. Bagby
Hallettsville
James Greenwood
Seguin
O. B. Robertson
Gonzales
Pat Dunn
Nueces
H. P. Hornby
Uvalde
W. C. Murray
Floresville
Julius Real
Army Men Stabbed in Street Fight in Seattle
Three enlisted men from the U S Army were stabbed during a clash after a naval and military Potlach parade when a crowd at a street meeting of the Industrial Workers of the World attacked them. The soldiers were only slightly wounded as two sailors came to their aid before police restored order.
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Seattle
Wash
United States Army
Industrial Workers of the World
Army
Navy
McReynolds Hopes Mellen Resignation Helps Rail Probe
Washington July 18 Attorney General McReynolds said he hopes Mellen’s resignation from the New York New Haven Hartford suggests the railroad aims to come more within the Sherman law. He refused to discuss the matter further as the government continues its investigation into the road’s operations.
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Washington, D. C
McReynolds
Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New Cruiser Seydlitz Hits 29 Knots On Trials
The armored cruiser Seydlitz, during trials at Danzig on July 18, achieved a record speed of 29 knots. Displacing about 25,000 tons, constructors had estimated a nominal speed of 25.5 knots.
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Danzig
Germany
Seydlitz
Ellsworth resigns as Eagle Pass consul on ill health
Consul Ellsworth wires Washington resigning effective immediately and departs for San Antonio to meet General Bliss and the Secretary of War. Vice Consul Blocker remains at Eagle Pass post as Ellsworth’s replacement plans travel for about a week amid a claimed dynamite plot linked to a former Constitutionalists employee.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Ellsworth
Washington
San Antonio
General Bliss
Blocker
Piedras Negras
United States
Train wreck injures twelve near Cleveland
Twelve hurt when a Lake Shore & Michigan Southern eastbound train stalls a freight ahead and a Big Four passenger train crashes into it. The dining car is split and a sleeping car telescoped. eight injured are dining car crew. A flagman failed to stop the Big Four train in darkness and fog.
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Cleveland
Big Four
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Lake Shore
Stampede at Newark theater injures nearly one hundred
A moving picture show in Newark New Jersey drew 1500 attendees including many foreigners when a flashlight was used to photograph the crowd triggering a panic. Nearly 100 were injured, two seriously, as people rushed for exits. The event was organized by the state board of health with the Newark Anti tuberculosis Association.
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Newark
State Board of Health
Newark Anti-tuberculosis Association
Works Like a Bird on Cable Landing System
Paris July 18 Louis Bleriot announced successful trials of a system letting aeroplanes land on a stretched cable several yards above ground or along a ship's side. The aircraft approaches from below then ascends and attaches with a mechanical device. The system is under careful examination.
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Paris
Louis Bleriot
Heat Claims Three Lives in Louisville as Temps Stay High
In Louisville on July 18 three people died and several others collapsed from the heat. The government thermometer stayed above 100 for hours, with nighttime lows not dropping below 80 and noon reading around 101.
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Louisville
Guaymas Campaign Plans Reported By Sonora Leaders
Douglas Arizona July 18 Jose Sanchez Ascona secretary to the late President Madero and General Jose de la Luz Blanco an insurrecto commander arrived here. They refused to disclose their mission but would attend a Sonora Constitutionalists conference on Guaymas campaign plans. A fresh attempt to oust Huerta from Sonora’s remaining stronghold was said to be in the works.
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Guaymas
Douglas, Ariz
Jose Sanchez Ascona
Madero
Jose de la Luz Blanco
Sonora
Huerta
Japanese minister to be honored by Mexican government
DAP Minister will be greeted by a Mexican mission at Manzanillo. A large popular demonstration is planned for his arrival in MENICO CITY on July 18 as plans are finalized by the foreign office and military attaches.
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Dap
Menico City
Foreign Office
Manzanillo
Engine Explodes Kills Two Trainmen Near Houston
Houston July 18 Engineer Alfred Tyler and Fireman G. B. Montamat, both of Houston, were killed instantly when Texas and New Orleans passenger train No. 11 exploded at Fauna, 11 miles east of Houston. Mail Clerk Shannon and Wofford and several others were injured, not fatally, as baggage and mail cars derailed and the locomotive blew apart shortly after 11 this morning. The train, three hours late, did not stop at Fauna but was passing through when the blast occurred. A relief train was sent to the scene. both dead men left families.
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Houston
Tex
Alfred Tyler
Montamat
Shannon
Wofford
Texas & New Orleans
Fauna
Garrison Visits Fort Chattanooga with War Leaders
Secretary of War Garrison Major General Leonard Wood chief of staff General James B. Aleshire quartermaster Captain Bayard Schindle reached Fort Chattanooga after breakfast in Atlanta. They were escorted to Fort Oglethorpe for an informal post inspection with Commodore Wey Paul Kruesi and John A. Patten. No formal entertainment arranged due to brief stay.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Leonard Wood
Staf
Jamesb. Aleshire
Quartermaster Corps
Bayard Schindle
Atlanta
A. L. Wey
Paul Kruesi
John A. Patten
Fort Oglethorpe
Three Burned From West Twentieth Loft Fire
Three young people, two men and a girl, were trapped on the sixth floor of a burning loft on West Twentieth Street. Their clothing caught fire as flames rose, and firemen lowered them 80 feet to the street. They were badly burned and, with three others, taken to hospitals. The building housed skirt and button manufacturers and most employees were absent when the blaze started.
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New York
West Twentieth Street
Picnic for 20 000 atchison Kansas Babe Waggener event
Twenty thousand children are guests at Babe P Waggener's annual children's picnic in Atchison Kansas with all expenses paid including railroad fare. The program features toys and flowers, an automobile parade, land and water contests, baseball games, U S troops from Fort Leavenworth exhibition drill, and day and night fireworks. Governor Hodges and staff with three National Guard companies attend.
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Atchison, Kan
Babe P. Waggener
No Oratory on Diggs Caminetti McNab Controversy Opens in House
The House today blocked debate on the Diggs Caminetti McNab embroglio. Representative Byrnes moved to table the Kahn investigation resolution, with most Democrats voting to end discussion and close the matter.
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Washington, D. C
California
Representative Byrnes
Tennessee
Mexicans Refuse Extradition for Suspect Leroy
SAN DIEGO July 18 Extradition papers for Joseph Leroy wanted in California on highway robbery charges were refused by Mexican authorities at Ensenada. Governor Johnson signed proper papers, but Lower California’s governor held a hearing to assess Leroy's guilt. State Department to be informed by District Attorney H S Utley.
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San Diego
Cal
Ensenada
Lower California
California
Joseph
Leroy
State Department
H. 8
Utley
Johnson
Mrs Randell Dies Suddenly in Mineral Wells
Mrs. C. B. Randell wife of former Congressman Randell died suddenly this morning in Mineral Wells. She had spoken by telephone with her son Andrew J. Rendell the night before. Her husband is ill at his Sherman home.
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Randell
Sherman
Tex
C. B. Randell
Mineral Wells
Andrew JL. Rendell
Americans Held for Ransom Demand Troops From Torreon
The State Department pressed Mexican authorities for action in Durango where Constitutionalists hold foreigners for ransom. Consul Hamm’s reports cite arrests of citizens of all nationalities, including clergy, with delays due to military court proceedings. Americans Dario Sanchez and Otto Winter are detained in Tampico. release awaits faster proceedings.
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Washington, D. C
Hamm
Durango
State Department
Torreon
Tampico
Dario Sanchez
Otto Winter
Archbishops confinement in Durango prison shocks envoy plays
American consul Theodore C Hamm appeals to Washington for help as Durango prisoners demand half a million pesos for release. Durango and Durango state remain under Constitutionalists with relief columns blocked. El Pais labels Felix Diaz a political emigrant and notes talk of exile and delayed elections.
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Mexico City
Durango
Theodore C. Hamm
State Department
Washington
Tomas Urbina
Diaz
Felix Diaz
Japan
Mexico
el Pais
FEI Independiente
Attack on Torreon Reported by Refugees from Piedras Negras
Refugees arriving from Torreon report a Monday attack by a large Constitutionalists force. About 3000 from Durango plus forces in the Laguna district outnumbered federal troops and threatened Torreon’s fall within two days. Artigas reports 600 Constitutionalists under Garza and Conca defeated Navarette near Lampazos.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Torreon
Piedras Negras
Durango
Laguna District
Francisco Artigas
Matamoros
Juan Garza
Porfirio Conca
Navarette
Lampazos
Monclova
Carranza
Cardenas Named Political Chief Amid Mexican Turmoil
Reports say Cardenas, brother of Licenciado Joaquin Cardenas executed as a spy by the Constitutionists, has been appointed jefe politico of Sonora by the federals. He is said to seek revenge for his brother's death as refugees swell near Piedras Negras amid continued attacks.
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Cardenas
Ferdinand Cantu
Licenciado
Joaquin Caredenas
Aurora
Federals
Jefe Politico
Relova
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