Taft vetoes wool tariff schedule K again
President Taft vetoed the wool tariff schedule K under the Payne Aldrich act for the second time in a year, saying the proposed rates would harm home industries. He urged Congress to pass a measure reducing duties substantially while preserving protection for wool growers and manufacturers.
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Taft
Payne. Aldrich
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House
Senate
United States
Mr. Taft
Tariff Board
White House
Belere
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Aday
Chairitan Emery
Two Warships Crippled In Newport Navy Yard Incident
The battleship Nebraska grounded on an uncharted shoal near Newport Rhode Island and sustained serious damage, likely to be docked in Boston for examination. The flagship Connecticut suffered a starboard crank shaft fracture and is to Philadelphia for repairs. Rear Admiral Osterhaus reports considerable damage to Nebraska. Connecticut’s injury is less severe and similar to a recent Mississippi incident. An immediate inquiry will locate the shoal amid busy New England waters.
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Nebraska
Newport
R. I
Boston
Connecticut
Philadelphia
Osterhaus
Atlantic Fleet
Navy Department
Point Judith
Boston Navy Yard
Mississippi
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Story of Miss Raffles
A note directs readers to page 2 for the full feature on Miss Raffles, highlighting that the tale continues beyond the initial brief.
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Miss Raffles
Port of Mobile Shows Big Gain in Seven Months
The Port of Mobile reports a seven month period with a combined gain of 3,519,183 over the prior year. Exports reach 19,098,584 with a 2,962,357 rise, while imports total 2,916,324 up 556,826, according to Collector Ashley.
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Mobile
Port Ashley
Saison
Ursa Eek
Nee
Mobile excise board to hear liquor license transfer
The Mobile excise commission will hold a regular meeting on Monday August 12 to hear Thomas O Goodbrad agent for William J Lemp Brewing Company on transferring his license to Hudson William Wright and moving business from 55 South Water Street to 5 St Francis Street Objections must be filed at the hearing.
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Excise Commission of the City of
Mobile
Thomas O. Goodbrad
William J. Lemp Brewing Company
Hudson William Wright
South Water Street
St. Francis Street
Honduran Official Calls Upon Mayor in City Hall Visit
Colonel Arturo Ordonez commander in chief of the Honduran army and navy paid a formal visit to Mayor Laz Schwarz at city hall yesterday afternoon. The meeting was cordial and the naval ship General Barahonda was extended courtesies. Ordonez was accompanied by Consul Drew Linard and also called on Collected Ashley.
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Arturo Ordonez
Army and Navy of
Honduras
Laz Schwarz
Barahonda
Ordonez
Drew Linard
Ashley
Wireless bill passes House heads to Taft
Washington Aug 9 The Senate bill to regulate wireless telegraphy passed the House and now goes to the president. The legislation follows the Titanic disaster reference and signals action on wireless communication rules.
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Taft
Washington
Senate
House
Thoroughly modern Mobile Item plant ready for occupancy
The Mobile Item announces moving to new, modern quarters soon after the coming month. The reinforced concrete building will house editorial, advertising, and mechanical departments with new type faces and upgraded make up. The project includes remodeling by architect George B. Rogers and expansion of equipment for a metropolitan newspaper presence.
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Gulf Coast
United States
Mobile Item
Peerless
St. Emanuel
Dauphin
Conti
Peerless Laundry
George B. Rogers
Telegraph
Sporting
Mobile Item Company, Inc
Lieutenant Becker Denies Confession In Court Race
Lieutenant Becker said he has nothing to confess and will state his case in court. Alderman Curran said investigators received offers from several gamblers claiming they paid for protection to the committee.
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New , York
Becker
Alderman Curran
Two Passenger Cars Overturned In Wreck
Two passenger cars were overturned when a collision occurred in Shreveport Louisiana on August 9. Traffic remained blocked as emergency crews worked at the scene and investigators began to determine fault and cause of the crash.
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Shreveport
Train Collides Near Athens Bruising Several People
A Louisville and Northwestern train derailed on a trestle one mile from Athens Louisiana injuring several passengers. Associate Justice L. D. Lang of the Louisville Supreme Court and J A Memple of Mansfield were hurt. Memple was unconscious hours after the crash. Memple's young daughter was injured. All victims were being taken to Shreveport for care.
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Louisville and Northwestern
Athens
L. D. Lang
Louisville Supreme Court
J. A. Memple
Mansfield
Shreveport
Guthrie Remanded for Trial on Major Theft Charges
Jacob Foy Guthrie dubbed an educated burglar and forger was held to the grand jury in Chicago after waiving examination on eleven complaints. He faces over $200,000 in stolen property allegations and was assigned to a county jail cell with bonds set at $37,500. Guthrie considered bond amount immaterial.
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Chicago
Jacob Foy Guthrier
Guthrie
Raiding Mexicans Reach Sierra Blanca Border Area
El Paso reports say Mexicans crossed into Texas and began raiding near Sierra Blanca about eighty miles east of El Paso. Sheriff Edwards mobilized a large posse with state rangers and deputies, assembling over fifty special deputies and stocking 2000 rounds of ammunition for the effort.
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EL Paso
Texas
Sierra Blanca
S. H. Edwards
Edwards
Will Establish Steamship Line To Boost Gulf Lumber Trade
The Pitch Pthe Transportation Company plans a new steamship line carrying lumber from the Gulf to the United Kingdom and continental ports. Key backers include Powell general manager and several incorporators tied to European Lumber and Transit, Hugh Forchheimer, Bay City Export, Hunter Benn & Co., Leatherbury & White, and other timber firms. Offices will open in this city with Gulf ports and foreign representatives.
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Pitch Pthe Transportation Company
United Kingdom
Gulf
Powell
European Lumber and Transit Company
Seonne Coaneheimer
Hugh Forchheimer
New Orleans
Af. R. du Mont
Standard Export Company
W. W. Cumnock
Bay City
W. N. Hunter
Hunter, Benn & Co
Tom White
Leatherbury & White
Kaiser Visits the Afflicted in Bochum Mine Disaster
Emperor William and Prince Henry visited injured survivors at Gerthe today and later consoled families in miners cottages. By report 199 bodies recovered and eight men remain missing from yesterday's mine disaster in Bochum Germany.
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Bochum
Germany
Emperor William
Prince Henry
Prussia
Gerthe
Regulation of Rafts to Preserve Channel
The maritime committee of the Chamber of Commerce and the Business League met to hear outlines of a proposed bill by Hon. Wm. H. Armbrecht. It aims to regulate rafts and remove submerged obstructions in the river and harbor to prevent loose raft construction and reduce lost logs, which cause about 20 percent of accidents.
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Maritime Committee
Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Wm. H. Armbrecht
Troops Rushed to Scene as Mexican Rebels Appear
Washington dispatch reports two dozen Mexican rebels appeared near Bisbee Arizona last night. A detachment of United States troops was sent to deter mischief and keep peace. Rebels did not cross the border, and if they return they may be interned. the force is said to be disintegrating.
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Sierra Blanc
Bisbee
Arizona
Washington
Ariz
Can
Dr Greeno Confident of Re Election in Fairhope
Dr H Greeno states he expects re election as Fairhope mayor amid a untroubled campaign. He traveled from Mobile to Fairhope asserting petitions support his bid and pledges to serve a second consecutive term at the September 16 election. He envisions Fairhope as a winter and summer resort and a prominent eastern shore town.
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Fairhope
Dr. H
Greeno Wa Mobile
Greene
Fairhop
Patra
Insurgents Ditch Passenger Train Near Granada
In Nicaragua on August 8 insurgents derailed a passenger train. one person was killed. Government troops patrol the line as nightly firing continues. Prominent Granada citizens held by the insurgents are reportedly starving, offering up to 50 dollars per plate for food. Yesterday’s Acoto fight yielded no definite results.
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Managua
Granada
Acoto
Free Tickets To Theatres From The Mobile Item
The Mobile Item offers 12 admissions to Ben Harney Dreamland Theatres with names listed in its Classified ads. From 4 to 12 tickets are given daily. find your name, call the business office, and claim tickets. If not today, it may appear tomorrow for two free theatre tickets.
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Dreamland Theatres
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