Tariff Conferees Leave Bananas On Free List In Fight Over Rates
Washington conferees by a vote left bananas on the free list in the Underwood Simmons tariff bill. The panel retained House rates for lemons limes grapefruit and similar fruits and kept a half cent per pound for these fruits. The panel also kept a 10 percent potato duty from the House and rejected a wood pulp countervailing duty. A compromise was reached on Zante currents and press cloths for cotton seed oil mills were placed on the free list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Tariff Conference Committee
Wilson
Senate
House
United States
Simmons
Conference
Secretary of the Treasury
Underwood
McCormick Wins Writ in Habeas Corpus Case
Charles McCormick former president of Underground Construction Co Fort Worth Texas faced swindling charges. Judge Goodwin granted a writ of habeas corpus returnable next Monday and McCormick posted 2000 bond. Fort Worth requisition honored by Gov Dunne as Detective Wren prepared to take him back to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Mc Cormick
Underground Construction Company
Fort Worth
Tex
Goodwin
McCormick
Colquitt
Texas
Dunne
T. W. Wren
U. S. Rifle Team Wins Narrow North America Match
The United States rifle team edged Argentina by 15 points to win the North America match in the international and interstate shooting tournament at Sekagirt New Jersey. Final scores were 2259 for the U S and 2244 for Argentina.
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U. S
Sekagirt
N. J
United States
North America
Argentine Republic
Sleepers Home Weather for Tourists
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures from St Louis to Washington with varying cloud cover rain and wind. Cities include St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Boston and Washington with Sunday rain fair or cold conditions and low temperatures listed.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Sulzer Denies Recognized Glynn in Acting Governor Dispute
Governor Sulzer denies recognizing Lieutenant Governor Glynn to perform acting governor duties. His counsel says recent transfers of criminal business do not affect his status as governor. Impeachment proceedings are argued as full and void, with Sulzer asserting he remains governor and entitled to all duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Sulzer
Glynn
Coliyan
Valentine Taylor
Sulzer i
James C. Garrison
Garrison
E-1 records two center hits at 300 yards in practice
The submarine E-1 under Lt. Louis D. Causey reported two 18 inch torpedoes hitting a 10 foot moving target at 300 yards while submerged in Gardiner's bay during target practice. Both hits were bulls-eyes and demonstrated rapid underwater firing at full speed.
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Newport
R. IL
United States
Gardiner’s Bay
Louis D. Causey
Two Hurt in Auto Accident in Dalhart
Dalhart Texas September 20 J D Starnes an insurance man here was badly hurt when an automobile overturned His wife also sustained injuries in the crash at the scene or nearby for the local report
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Dalhart
Tex
J. D. Starnes
Tranquil Shopping Campaign Advice from The Light
A promotional piece urges calm fall shopping avoiding worry and haste. It suggests planning purchases for home refurnishing children’s clothes and adult wardrobe and recommends reading The Light advertisements for reliable shop hints before buying to reduce stress.
Body of Gaynor Lying in State in City Hall
The body of William J. Gaynor, late New York City mayor, will lie in state in the city hall rotunda from tonight until Monday morning. A private funeral was held at the Gaynor home with Rev. Frank W. Page officiating. The bier will be escorted by mounted police to city hall where the flag will be changed to the mayor’s standard before the viewing. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
Gaynor
Brooklyn
City Hall
Frank W. Page
Culpepper
Lusitania
Liverpool
Trinity Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Thaw Defense Ready in Extradition Proceedings
In Concord New Hampshire plans for Thaw's extradition defense were completed and awaited approval from his mother and sister and their husband George Lauder Carnegie. Thaw aimed to explain to his family why he placed the case with his New Hampshire counsel. The defense works with former Governor Stone of Pennsylvania as family representative. Governor Felker's open mind on federal disposition is stated.
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Concord
N. H
Harry Kk
Thaw
George Lauder Carnegie
New Hampshire
Stone
Pennsylvania
Felker
Bond Granted For Brownsville Shooting Suspects
Sheriff C T Ryan Deputy Jose Longoria and others charged in the shooting death of Lieutenant O M Puig were released on 2000 bonds at a preliminary hearing. Co defendants Pozoz Paz cases dismissed. Six officers charged with assault released on 200 appearance bonds.
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Brownsville
Tex
C. T. Ryan
Jose Longoria
W. C. Price
Ed Oliver
Harry Wallace
Bert Mitchell
Bust Jennings
M. Puig
Natividad Pozoz
Remigio Paz
H. K. Loew
Henry Havre
Puig
Mike Werbiski
Charlie Garcia
Bonifacio Gonzales
George Cantu
Diario Cortez
Neutral zone proposed for Azores by major powers
The Manchester Guardian reports a plan to make the Azores a neutral international zone tied to Panama Canal opening. A joint Portugal treaty with Britain, Germany and the United States would guard vessels, allow provisions and fuel, and protect against attack or seizure.
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London
Azores
Manchester Guardian
Panama Canal
The
Guardian
Portugal
Governor Grants Requisitions in Indiana Stock Case
Governor decides on requisitions for Garey Haynes and E J Tousley and offers 250 dollars for their capture. Hearing on returning Haynes Tousley Muller and Webb to Indiana concluded after 1 PM. Requisitions relate to alleged stock sale in Columbia Casualty Company, Indiana firm.
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Austin
Tex
Indiana
Garey Haynes
E. J. Tousley
Nicholas Muller
William Webb
Haynes
Tousley
Muller
Webb
Columbia Casualty Company
Colonel Whittington Dies At 71 In Hot Springs
Colonel Alfred Whittington, 71, longtime Garland county resident and senior partner of Whittington & Stearns, died in Hot Springs early today. He was active in social and Masonic circles.
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Whittington
Hot Springs
Ark
Alfred Whittington
Garland County
Whittington & Stearns
Bryan Plans to Continue Hi Lectures After Secretary of State Post
Former Secretary Bryan wraps the Chautauqua season with a Va address in Warrington. He says he will lecture as long as he remains secretary and sees fit, noting 7000 dollars gross from lectures and over 6500 net after expenses. He defends criticism as partisan or misinformed.
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Washington, D. C
Bryan
Warrington
State Department
Twenty Thousand Parade in Rome Honor Anniversary
In Rome on September 20, a large demonstration gathered about 20 000 people including Garibaldians and veterans to mark the 1870 capture of Rome. A procession reached the breach in the walls and was greeted by Mayor Ernest Nathan who read a message from King Victor Emmanuel I. The royal reply drew enthusiastic reception amid clerical tensions.
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Rome
Ernest Nathan
Victor Emmanuel I
Board Appoints Members to Texas Girls Training School Panel
Governor names Patrick Henry of Fort Worth Mrs Edward Rotan of Waco and Mrs J W Galbreath of Fort Worth to the board of control for the Girls Training School created by the Thirty third Legislature. The panel will pick a site in a community contributing 25000 toward maintenance. County Judge Q D Corley of Dallas and Mrs Addicks of Wichita Falls named to assist in raising 25000 for the school.
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Austin
Tex
Patrick Henry
Fort Worth
Edward Rotan
Waco
J. W. Galbreath
Girls’ Training School
Q. D. Corley
Dallas County
Addicks
Wichita Falls
Twin Hall telegraphers mark eighty third milestone
Albert G. and G. Alfred Hall born eighty two years ago celebrate their eighty third life milestone. The twins are among the nation's oldest telegraphers with G. Alfred in this city and Albert G. living in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. G. Alfred reportedly sent Lincoln’s 1864 nomination flash.
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Washington, D. C
Albert G
G. Alfred Hall
Abraham Linecoln
Doylestown
Prison Commission Report On Harlem Farm Dark Cell Tragedy
Ben F E Cabell, former prison commission chairman, states that proper obedience to commission rules could have prevented eight black convicts from dying in Harlem farm dark cell. He notes supervision limits, urges governor review, and provides policy letters to prison physicians and camp managers.
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Cabell
Dark Cell
Harlem Farm
Austin
Tex
Prison Commission
Ben FE. Cabell
Colquitt
Dominican Revolt Leaders Agree to Suspend Warfare
General Horatio Vasquez has agreed that Dominican revolutionists suspend hostilities after a proposal to American Minister James Sullivan. The Nashville gunboat arrived at Puerto Plata as an understanding was reached ending the revolt against President Borgas and Sullivan departed for Santo Domingo City.
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New York
Horatio Vasquez
Puerto Plata
James Sullivan
Santo Domingo
Nashville
Vasquez
Borgas
Sullivan
California police arrest bigamist Charles Drummond
Charles Kt. Drummond, a member of a wealthy tobacco family, surrendered to San Diego police claiming he was wanted in St. Louis for bigamy. Officers learned he faced parole violation in Clayton county Missouri after a jail sentence for bigamy and had disappeared from St. Louis two years prior. He was known for a million dollar inheritance squander and multiple marriages, including eloping with several St. Louis girls and a rumored marriage in Paris.
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San Diego
Cal
Charles Kt. Drummond
St. Louis
Drummond
Clayton County
Paris
Mexicans to be moved for Pearsall murder trial
Plans are made to transfer the Mexican band of alleged smugglers to Pearsall Texas to face murder charges in the Ortiz case. Judges Mullaly and Walls will serve as in Pearsall. Prisoners to be escorted by rangers under Captain Sanders and federal soldiers under Lieutenant McLean. Charles Cline identified as an American among the smugglers, linked to I W W circles in Louisiana and deported from Merrivale February 25 last.
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Carrizo Springs
Tex
Pearsall
Candeleria Ortiz
Mullaly
Walls
Sanders
McLean
Eagle Pass
J. W. Evans
Brenham
Santa Fe Railroad
Charles Cline
Louisiana
Cline
Merrivale
Police ban on exaggerated skirt slits at street wear
Police Chief Lancaster announced a ban on skirts with excessive slits after recent complaints of women displaying too much leg in public. He warned that a special officer could be assigned to enforce the rule and arrest women who persist in appearing with too much slit.
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Lancaster
Sayre Names Best Man For White House Wedding
Philadelphia report says Dr. Wilfred Grenfel head of the Labrador mission will act as best man for Francis B. Sayre at the White House wedding to Miss Jessie Wilson on November 25. The Grenfels, Bryn Mawr graduate Mrs. Grenfel, plan a winter in England.
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Sayre
Philadelphia
Wilfred Grenfel
Francis B. Sayre
Jessie Wilson
White House
Grenfel
Bryn Mawr
England
Leased Wire Day Report Notes Service Scope
The San Antonio Light highlights its exclusive access to the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report, noting it provides about 20 000 words daily. The paper also mentions carrying its own extensive special news service.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
Light
Daime T Wins Championship at Brookline
Daime T captures the championship at Brookline in front of one of the largest galleries in golf history. The sensational victory comes as rival players fail to match the performance of the new champion.
Amateur makes landmark run at United States Open golf win
The United States Open opens to pros and amateurs and Brookline may crown the first amateur winner. The long history lists recent Open records with figures for 1912 to 1900, noting amateurs placed high and prizes sometimes replaced by a silver plate.
Ouimet Wins American Open in Playoff Over Vardon and Ray
Brookline amateur Francis Ouimet defeated Harry Vardon and Edward Ray by 5 to 6 strokes to win the American open championship at Brookline. Ouimet earned the gold medal and the championship cup for Woodland Golf Club of Newton as secretary John Reid Jr. praised his surprise victory amid large crowds and extending of the trophy’s security to keep him at peak performance.
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Country Club
Brookline
Buffalo
New York
Jack McDermott
Tom Mee- Namera
Wheaton
Mass
Francis Ouimet
Harry Vardon
Edward Ray
Ouimet
Woodland Golf Club
Newton
Vardon
Victor
John Reid Jr
United States Golf Association
Ray
Reid
Francis
Young Ouimet
Quimet
San Antonio Man Held in Matamoros
Joe Jennings, a San Antonio cattle exporter, is held in Matamoros under a Constitutionalists charge. His partner Julius Wallace was released after a few hours. The matter follows their recent purchase of 40,000 cattle head for export and delays in crossing into the United States.
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Brownsville
Tex
Joe Jennings
San Antonio
Matamoros
Jennings
Julius Wallace
Wallace
Will H. Jennings
United States
Bert Mitchel
Republic
Train wreck injures twenty near Rock Island
Twenty passengers were hurt when Chicago Rock Island & Pacific train No. 40 derailed on a curve west of Manhattan Kansas. Eight coaches left the rails, one car and baggage section rolled down a 20 foot embankment. J P Baldy Herrington Kansas probably fatally crushed, conductor J O Thompson seriously injured. several others bruised. A detective rail is blamed for the crash. Jesus Rodr iguez Amarillo Texas among the injured.
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Manhattan
Kan
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
Denver
St. Louis
Here
J. P. Baldy
Herrington
J. O. Thompson
Jesus Rodriguez
Amarillo
Tex
Wilson Bypasses Rules for 1000 Dollar State Dept Position
Washington reports President Wilson waived civil service rules to appoint Mrs Annie S Rennick to a $1000 post in the State Department. Rennick, daughter in law of the president's former law partner, was deemed in need of the place. The piece notes a long-ago Atlanta partnership with the elder Rennick and the eventual aid to his son-in-law’s relative.
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Washington
Annie S. Rennick
Wilson
Civil Service
State Department
Rennick
Woodrow Wilson
New School
University of Virginia
Atlanta
Night-proof wireless photo instrument eyed by navy
A Vallejo inventor unveils a night only wireless photographic device that reflects a picture from a mirror over several miles. Secretary Daniels invites the machine to Washington for Navy Department experts to inspect. The system uses a mast mounted wire web to receive impressions, promising ship safety against night collisions fogs and icebergs.
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Vallejo
Cal
Daniels
Washington
Navy Department
Wilson Signs Free Imports for Panama Pacific Exposition
President Wilson has signed a bill allowing free import of articles from foreign countries for exhibition at the Panama Pacific Exposition. Infringement of foreign exhibitors rights would be punished by imprisonment or fine, or both, at the court's discretion. Representative Kahn of California authored the act.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Kahn
California
Fire damages Fort Worth Olive Hotel
The Olive Hotel in Fort Worth was damaged by fire at 7 this morning, causing about 15000 dollars in losses. Guests were hurried into the streets in scanty clothing as smoke filled the building.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Bridge Tax Sparks Possible closure and battle reports
Federal forces face renewed fighting near Monclova as Carrancistas advance and 500 troops mass for an assault while Mexican and American authorities negotiate a war tax on the international bridge. Refugees crowd the Mexican side amid fever hospitalizations and economic disruption from reduced cross-border traffic.
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Piedras Negras
Mex
San
Laredo
Las Vacas
Hidalgo
Monterey
Monclova
Mitchell Gans
Carranza
Rio Grande
Dan Daniel
Dynamite Dan
Carrizo Springs
Texas
Liberals Triumph as Tamariz Denied Seat Change
In Mexico City the chamber of deputies rejects Eduardo Tamariz’s bid to vacate his seat to take the minister of public instruction post. Deputy Reyes hides at the American embassy after Huerta’s summons while Gamboa seeks to explain the Catholic party vote amid political tension.
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Mexico City
Huerta
National Palace
Rodolfo Reyes
Justice
Senor Reyes
Chamber of Deputies
Eduardo Tamariz
Urrueta
Reyes
Eduardo Tamarix
Senor Tamariz
Tamiariz
Gamboa
Pedro Lasew
Verifonio
Madero
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