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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
3
The amended tariff bill was released by the Senate Democratic caucus amid major changes. It would yield about $5 million annually beyond the Underwood bill, aided by a five cent banana duty and repeal of a spirits tax exemption.
Washington reports that manufactured exports from the United States have grown more than tenfold in 33 years, outpacing agricultural exports which rose at a slower rate.
Representative Letzkus of Allegheny testified Friday to the house lobby investigation committee about a claimed booze room used by lawmakers. He said it operated during the session on the second floor east wing, with access via a glass door palm touch and a tap.
Washington Secretary of State Bryan endorses the Glass currency bill, praising its structure with treasury notes loaned to regional reserve banks and a government appointed board. He notes protections for public funds, benefits to banks, and broad support from Democrats and Republicans alike.
The American Bankers Association opposes the National Monetary Commission plan and proposes a single central reserve association with branches. It calls for broad public holding of bonds, elastic currency backed by gold reserves not below 50 percent, a tax on reserve deficiencies, and currency issued by the central reserve body.
Columbus report cites W H Phillips of the U S department of agriculture saying despite hopeful state board notes the 1913 wheat crop will not reach high yields. He notes southern Ohio fields plagued by the joint worm with about 50 percent infestation.
Washington reports focus on the Caminetti case as District Attorney McNab resigns amid charges of blocking the prosecution of Maury Diggs and Drew Caminetti. President Wilson delays action after a conference with the attorney general. Republican lawmakers demand full disclosure and a possible replacement. Grand jury members in San Francisco pledge support to McNab amid criticism of federal interference.
Republican floor leader Representative Mann charged the president is making the currency reform issue partisan and dismissed the message as bunk apart from a push for “new freedom.” Mann issued his statement after Wilson left the Capitol. Wilson said he would veto any currency bill not adopting the Glass plan and warned against compromising core principles, though minor details could vary.
President Taft signs the sundry civil appropriation bill as his final act, vetoed earlier by Taft, establishing a $116,000,000 appropriation with a rider barring use of funds to prosecute labor unions or farmers' organizations.
New York attorney W H Beardsley said detectives surrounded the Palm Beach cottage where Henry M Flagler died. He testified that the measure was required by the doctors and Flagler himself to keep invaders away. Amaga Flagler was refused admission for the same reason.
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck and his Alaska team reached the summit of Mount McKinley on June 7 after a March 20 start from Fairbanks. They raised the American flag and sang the Te Deum, placing a six foot cross at the peak.
Washington D C chairman Glass of the house banking committee faces a revolt from members threatening to block the currency bill. They accuse the administration of secrecy and denying input, forcing a close plan of committee work despite Glass opposition. President Wilson is said to have counseled the move. Bulkley of Ohio and Korbley of Indiana remain in Glass's circle.
Chief Justice White granted an appeal to the Supreme Court for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison, labor leaders convicted of contempt of court in the Buck Stove Range Co case. The appeal will be heard after October.
Ensign William D. Billingsley of the Navy aviators corps was killed shortly before noon Friday after falling 1,600 feet from a hydroplane over Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis Maryland. Lieutenant H Towers, head of the aviation school, clung to the aircraft as it turned turtle and was badly bruised but survived.
Cleveland gains victory in transit fare dispute as arbitration finds against the city on writing off $800,000 for scrapping old power equipment. The ruling anticipates changes in fare rates and outlines preliminary findings before the full decision is released.
New Philadelphia youth hides in attic for a year after deserting the U S Army. The painting September Morn is shown as art not obscene but barred in many cities. Judge Whitlock ruled the image arconic and that only the evil minded see immorality in it.
The eighty first annual grand lodge in Toledo featured a parade by eight bands to honor three members named John A. Garford and his wife of Rockford Illinois and Mrs Cora B Jones of Rudolph Ohio receiving the order of chivalry. About 8000 attended the auditorium ceremonies directed by Gen A R Stocker of Miamisburg. Dayton was chosen as the next meeting place for June 1914. Lodges from Sandusky Huron Fremont Bryan and other northwestern Ohio towns marched in the procession.
Dallas Dayhuff aged 22 deserted the U S Army to be with his sweetheart. After a ten month search he was found hiding in the attic of her home near New Philadelphia. He had lived in the attic for ten months since desertion.
Cleveland bootleg detectives Frank A. Simons and William J. Bidlingmeyer were arrested by Ashtabula police on warrants signed by William J. Bush. They pleaded not guilty with $200 bond each and will stand trial July 7.
Jill Goldsmith asks about the store while awaiting recovery after Eli, seated on a fence at the ball park, becomes excited during a critical moment and falls suffering internal injuries and a broken leg.
Four men reportedly fatally injured at the Jefferson Coal Company No 3 mine near Piney Fork after a keg of powder exploded. A mule kick sparked by contact with an electric wire allegedly ignited the blast.
Samuel Dinovo aged 30 collapsed from extreme heat while mowing hay and became insane, was arraigned in probate court and committed to Columbus State Hospital for treatment. He allegedly tried to stab Edward Rains with a pitchfork. Dinovo has a Columbus sister.
Fire Chief Laurel used a traction car and a cable attached to the front wall of a four story brick building to pull down the condemned structure in Columbus Delaware and Marion.
Mrs Simma Larason aged sixty of Newark lies dying at a local sanitarium after a nurse on duty mistook carbolic acid for a bath preparative and administered the substance.
Akron city water officials warned Friday that without controls on consumption the entire city could be without water by August 1. The city faces one of its worst water famines in history.
Rev. Thomas H. Hodgson of Willoughby, age 70, collapsed from heart failure after witnessing the dramatic ending of a baseball game between Cleveland and Detroit in Cleveland on a Saturday.
A lightning strike Friday destroyed Melvin Middleton's two large barns and sheds containing hay grain and farming implements. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars.
Mrs Edward Be of Fleetwood Pa reports relief from hot flashes headaches and dizziness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter describes improved health and urges others to try the remedy during the transition of life. It notes warning symptoms and praises the preparation for strengthening the nervous system.
Annie Boloski of Chester Pa says her husband John Boloski used a wooden leg to beat her on prior occasions. She admits assault and battery but cites self defense after she “yanked off” his wooden leg and struck him. Alderman Carter arraigned her on the charge, noting her confession.
A cryptic public remark frames a speeding dilemma with a humorous line about seeking a quick ally. The quote suggests a playful approach to trouble and decision making under pressure. No other identifiable facts or sources are provided.
In a quirky aside a cartographer jokes that a full map forces him to fill space with empty words. The bit riffs on filler language used to pad pages and fits a lighthearted feature.
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