Undervaluations Of Lages Cause Loss In Syria Races
The Associated Press reports extensive frauds against the government through undervaluation of laces from Syria. Losses to the treasury total hundreds of thousands of dollars over the last decade. Beirut exports were assessed at 60 percent ad valorem. New York dealers complained that race handlers sold trade goods cheaper than Beirut prices. A Treasury secretary sent a European-based agent to investigate. Officials found exporters sending goods into the U S market at gross under valuations via private invoices to mislead customs.
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Associated Press
New York
Imco
Syria
Board of
United States General Appraisers
Treasury Department
Beirut
Franklin MacVeagh
Secretary of the Treasury
Europe
Atlantic
Californian Praises San Antonio Clima Over California Heat
J K Fairfax of Comstock Cal. praises San Antonio as the largest and most beautiful Texas city, enjoying gulf breezes that temper heat. He notes San Francisco's 1915 exposition plans and local disputes over site locations. E W Howe, retired editor, plans a June 1912 concert tour with a 40 piece band visiting Kansas towns offering free performances.
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San Antonio
Texas
J. K. Fairfax
Comstock Cal
California
Fairfax
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Exposition Grounds
E. W. Howe
Opentagle Crown Event Dazzles London Royalty in Covent Garden
The Covent Garden interior was transformed into a palace for coronation night. 100 000 rose blooms perfumed the air as England hosted a glittering assembly of world royalty and British officials in a grand spectacle.
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London
Covent Garden
England
Aged Wife of Former Pastor Scrubs Floors in Boston
Mrs Elizabeth Bayliss 62 wife of Rev Edgar E Bayliss of Somerville is serving a three month jail term for libel and works as scrub woman and laundress to support herself. She often works in congregants homes to which she once went as a friend while her husband serves his sentence for failing to pay a $250 fine in a libel suit over a story charging John Woods with drunkenness at a Fourth of July picnic. Dr Conrad of Park Street Church plans to raise funds including a $50 local subscription to help.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Elizabeth Bayliss
Edgar E. Bayliss
Somerville
Bayliss
John Woods
Woods
Conrad
Park Street
Waiting for an Opinion in Harper's Weekly
A Civil War era sketch features Major grilling Rastus who admits doubtful honesty while seeking Marse Henry's view. Rastus explains he wants an opinion before deciding if he is lying to protect a woman named Marie Henry.
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Rastus
Yassuh
Marse Henry
Marie Henry
Harper’s Weekly
King and Queen Attend Royal Box at Grand Event
The king and queen arrived from Buckingham Palace in a state coach and were greeted by chief state officers. The royal box held 100 seats with guests of royal rank, foreign representatives, and Indian princes in brilliant dress, while American ambassador Hammond sat among the diplomats. The king wore an admiral's uniform with the Garter, and the queen wore a pink gown with the garter band and Africa stars, escorted by Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany.
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Buckingham Palace
Dominions
Hammond
Duke of Connaught
Grand Duchess of Hesse
Mackay
Lady Newborough
Granard
Chrylesmore
Cooper
Coventry
Dufferin
Burns
Speyer
Viscountess Parker
Christie Miller
van Raulte
Helke
Newhouse
Singer
Order of the Garter
Africa
Frederick William
Germany
Witness Seeks Alimony in Henwood Murder Case
Principal witness Isabelle Patterson Springer requests alimony from Judge George Allen to fund her defense and litigation in the divorce action filed by husband John W. Springer. An affidavit claims she lacks funds to contest the case without court support.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Isabelle Patterson Springer
Henwood
George Allen
John W. Springer
Allen
Texas & Pacific linings inspection ends May oil drive
May oil tracks Marshall Texas in a June 27 report on an inspection tour by General Superintendent John Everman. The trip aimed to spark a track oiling program across the state.
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Associated Press
Marshall, Tex
Texas & Pacific Lings
John Everman
Race Riot Under Control In West Virginia
Elkins West Virginia June 27 authorities say the American Italian race riot that spilled over days is under control. Three Italians have died and one American is in serious condition from stab wounds.
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Associated Press
Elkins
W. Va
Randolph County
Nearing Million in Taxes Collected for City Funds
A 1910 11 fiscal year report by City Collector C Villemain shows total city tax receipts of 937364.65 dollars for current and back taxes plus licenses, excluding school taxes. About 36.7 percent of annual revenue was collected, with 93 to 95 percent expected before next year's levies.
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C. Villemain
Auditor’s
Caan
Seysina
Honden
Carnegie Library Fund
Final Result of Impure Blood and Pink Pills Endorsement
An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for general debility and blood disorders. A testimonial from Lena May Roberts of Aberdeen South Dakota claims recovery after months of illness following childbirth. The ad promotes the pills as a blood tonic for anemia nervousness indigestion and related conditions with a free booklet and pricing at 50 cents per box or six for $2 50.
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Illiams
Lena May Roberts
Aberdeen
Dakota
Election In McLennan County Sets Bond And Tax Proposals
Voters in McLennan county face a June election on whether to issue 600 000 in bonds for road improvements or to pursue a special tax instead. A separate city vote may approve 80000 in sewer bonds 70000 for new school buildings and 60000 for street openings.
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McLennan County
Associated Press
Waco
Tex
Chauffeur Haskell Russell Held for July Term
Anson Texas June 27 The examining trial of Haskell Russell driver for Dr J M Alexander of Abilene in the killing of R L ONeill of Dallas was held Russell released on five thousand dollar bond for July term appearances at district court
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Associated Press
Anson
Tex
Haskell Russell
J. M. Alexander
Abilene
Alexander
R. L. O'Neill
Dallas
Russell
District Court
Denison City Moves to Oust Telephone Company
Denison Texas June 27 city council ordered ouster proceedings against the Southwestern Telephone Company. The council says the franchise expired more than a year ago and has not been renewed.
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Denison
Tex
Southw @tern Telephone company
Trial to be held for Lindsay Taylor in Mumford killing
Hearne Texas June 27 Lindsay Taylor charged with killing his brother in law Dr. J M Broach on the streets of Mumford yesterday was brought to Hearne this morning for an examining trial this afternoon Both men were prominent and no motive has been found yet
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Associated Press
Hearne
Tex
Lindsay Taylor
J. M. Broach
Mumford
Trial Is Postponed In Camorra Murder Case
In Viterbo Italy the Camorra murder trial was adjourned to Friday after a juror fell ill. A Geneva New York letter mailed 73 years ago by Peter Bithy to O B Paddock of Yonkers was delivered late, found to relate to Paddock’s land, aiding his sister at Danbury Connecticut in proving a property claim.
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Associated Press
Viterbo
Italy
Camorra
Geneva
N. Y
Peter Bithy
Paddock
Yonkers
Danbury, Conn
Robbed of Wealth in Auburn Home Theft
Mrs C D Zeer of Niles lost $1000 from a sale of a small farm after hiding the money in a cape pocket in an upstairs wardrobe in Auburn New York. A neighbor visit preceded the burglary which stole the cash and a gold watch from the residence.
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Associated Press
Auburn
N. Y
C. D. Zeer
Niles
Oyster men worry as cool weather delays oyster set
New Haven Conn June 27 The ongoing cool spell alarms oyster planters along the sound as grounds begin shelling but spawn is absent due to cold weather. A late set will push shipments to the Pacific coast, delaying the season.
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New Haven
Conn
Pacific Coast
Mob Hangs Negro on Train Near Social Circle
Tom Allen, a young Black man charged with assaulting a white woman in Walton county, was taken off a train near Social Circle and hanged by a mob while being transported from Atlanta to Monroe for trial.
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Atlanta
Tom Allen
Walton County
Social Circle
Monroe
Big Fire Destroys Sherman Frisco Housing Area
A major blaze swept the Frisco addition in Sherman on June 27 damaging 19 homes and one store, with $30,000 in damage and about $18,000 insured. The Denison fire dept assisted. one firefighter and a citizen were seriously overheated, two firefighters injured. Over 100 people became homeless as flames spread across six blocks from an oil cloth fire in engineer John Helm’s home.
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Sherman
Tex
Frisco
Denison Fire Department
John Helm
Kyle Woman Dies at Kyle Texas Home
Mrs Edmund Langefeld died at her Kyle Texas area home four miles east of Kyle Saturday night and was buried in Kyle cemetery. She is survived by her husband and several children.
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Kyle
Tex
Edmund Langefeld
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