Cannon Champion of the Manufacturers
Senate hearing reveals the National Association of Manufacturers planned to concentrate efforts to reelect former Speaker Cannon in 1908. Mulhall testified that brewery interests, Schwedtman, and Van Cleave aided Bartholdt, with Indiana and Wisconsin campaigns described as critical. The panel heard about Metclave’s 1910 campaign and Hines involved in the Lorimer case as part of the inquiry.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
Cannon
Mulhall
Senate Lobby Committee
Schwedtman
Reed
Bartholdt
van Cleave
S. W. Metclave
Congress
New Jersey
McClave
William Hughes
Indiana
Wisconsin
John J. Jennings
National Brewers’ Association
Hines Alan
Rd Hines
Chicago
Lorimer
Hines
Diana Refloated as McMillan Expedition Advances
The Diana, the McMillan expedition attic exploration ship, was refloated off Labrador after stranding at Barge Point. Owners expect repairs in St Johns or return to Crocker Land voyage. no word on its condition yet. The sealing ship Erik heads to Newfoundland to aid if Diana is seaworthy, with Professor Hovey reporting.
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Associated Press
ST. Johns
Donald B. McMillan
Diana
Labrador
Crocker Land
Erik
Newfoundland
New York
Peary
N. F
Belleiste Straits
McMillan
Edmund Otis Hovey
American Museum of Natural History
American Geographical Society
Hovey
MacMillan
Red Bay
Quebec
Neptune
Potato rates attacked before ICC by Maine associations
On July 18 the Aroostock Potato Shippers Association and the Boston Potato Receivers Association challenged advances in freight rates for Maine potatoes to the South and to Boston and New York before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Increases listed include about 6 1/2 cents per hundred pounds to Georgia, 4 1/2 to Pensacola, 3 to Nashville, and 1 1/2 to Mobile, with an average rise of roughly 4 cents to Southern destinations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Maine
Boston
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aroostock Potato Shippers’ Association
Boston Potato Receivers’ Association
Atae Ga
Pensacola
Fla
Nashville
Tenn
Mobile
Ala
England
Southeastern
Revised Tariff Bill Taken Up by the Senate
The Senate began general debate on the Underwood Simmons tariff bill with projections of an average 27.64 percent tariff reduction under the Payne Aldrich framework. The finance committee report estimates receipts from customs and taxes totaling 996.81 million for the year, with a projected $2.02 million surplus, noting some House amendments are too drastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
F. M. Simmons
House
Treasury
Oliver Will Pay Settlement Owed to State and County
Tax Collector W. B. Oliver of Conecuh county, accused of owing the state 3700 dollars and the county 7000, will settle by Friday afternoon after a phone alert. If unpaid, State Examiner J. T. Gorman will go to Evergreen. Contention centers on political factionalism versus failure to meet July 1 deadline.
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Montgomery
Ala
Oliver
Conecuh County
Smith
Evergreen
J. T. Gorman
Mobile
Conecuh
Explosion Rumor Grips Eastern Shore Bay Area
A smoke puff mid bay between Fairhope and Mobile sparked reports of a launch explosion. Eyewitnesses Dr. C L Mershon O E Berglin and Harry Schaefer saw the event while traveling. By 3 30 several launches were sent to the scene but later reports said neither the mail boat nor the launch Irma was involved.
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C. L. Mershon
Fairhope
Bay Road
O. E. Berglin
Harry Schaefer
Montrose Wharf
Irma
Foreign Cotton Men Attend Mobile Conference During Fall Convention
A sub committee of the American commission on agricultural cooperation represented Southern cotton interests at the International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners convention in The Hague. They urged reforms in baling handling and marketing expected to save about 75 million dollars annually, and invited 300 foreign manufacturers to Mobile Alabama for the Southern Commercial Congress in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
American Commission On Agricultural Co-Operation
Harvie Jordan
Georgia
Southern Cotton Grow
Ers’ Association
American Commission
Mobile
Ala
Southern Commercial Congress
National Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Southern Cotton Association
The
Farmers’ Union
Alabama
Col. J. S. Williams
S. A. Lindsey
Clarence Ousley
Texas
T. J. Brooks
Mississippi Agricultural College
Edward Ware Barrett
Robert I
E. F. Woodside
South Carolina
England
Russia
Japan
Germany
France
Austria
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Belgium
Switzerland
Sweden
Holland
United States
Europe
Old World
Waggoner Hosts Kansas Children's Picnic in Atchison
Twenty thousand Kansas children attend Halie P. Waggoner’s annual picnic in Atchison. Waggoner funds all costs including railroad travel. The program features toys and flowers, parades, athletic contests, drills by Fort Leavenworth troops, and day and night fireworks with Governor Hodges and the Kansas National Guard present.
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Associated Press
Atchison, Kas
Kansas
Halie P. Waggoner
Milsionaire
Atchison
Hodges
Kansas National Guard
Norville Enters City Commission Race Against Pillans
J H Norville president of the Mobile Bar Pilots Association and former Alabama legislator announces his candidacy for city commissioner opposing incumbent Harry Pillans. The field also includes William Hieronymus and Peter Jackson. Norville’s supporters circulate a petition amid backing from former commission form government advocates.
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Joseph H. Norville
Mobile Bar Pilots’ Association
Alabama
H. T. Hartwell
Harry Pillans
William T. Hieronymus
Peter G. Jackson
Captain Norville
Norville
James P Evans Arraigned in Assault Case
James P Evans, chauffeur for Hillman Taxi Company, was arraigned in the recorder's court Friday morning. The case was continued until July 22 due to the complainant Effie Michelsen's absence from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Evans
Hillman Taxi Company
Recorder's Court
Effie Michelsen
Weather Readings and Forecast for Mobile Area
Temperatures logged at Royal and Dauphin Streets show 85 to 98 degrees with high humidity. Forecasts through 7 PM Saturday call for local showers tonight or Saturday, continued warmth, light variable winds. Northern Alabama fair, southern part with showers. Mississippi generally fair tonight and Saturday.
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Royal and
Dauphin Streets
Wheeres SF Mereeset Lpm
Carn
Srcare
Mobile
Protection Demanded as Americans Face Threats in Durango
The U S State Department urged the Mexican federal government to send troops from Torreon to Durango to protect Americans amid revolutionary violence. Consul Hamm reported foreigners of various nationalities were being held for ransom, including the archbishop of Durango at one point.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hamm
Durango
State Department
Department
Torreon
Mexican policy focus delays cabinet session
The July 18 Washington session centered on Mexico with Secretary Bryan meeting the president ahead of cabinet members. Officials stressed a hands off approach and delaying formal recognition until Mexican elections produce stability and peace. Bryan canceled lectures to prepare for next week’s talks with Ambassador Wilson.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Veta Pen Ledorte Ba 1A
Wilson
Mexico City
Sorres
Mexico’s Felix Diaz Exiled as Special Ambassador to Japan
Mexico calls Felix Diaz a political émigré as he is sent to Japan to thank that nation for aiding the centennial. editorials in KE! and El Independiente say Diaz is being removed from the country and that no elections will occur on schedule.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Felix Diaz
Japan
Mexico
Pais
Diaz
el Independiente
Special honors await new Japanese minister arrival
In Mexico City on July 18 the government plans a large ceremony for the new Japanese minister. A commission with a foreign office representative and two military attaches will meet him at Manzanillo port. Plans are being drawn for a major popular demonstration in his honor.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Foreign Office
Manzanillo
Refusal to Honor Extradition Papers Delays Robbery Suspect
San Diego July 18 Extradition papers for Joseph Leroy, charged with highway robbery, were refused by Mexican authorities in Tijuana. District Attorney He S Utley says proper requisition papers were signed by Governor Johnson, but Lower California's governor ordered a hearing to assess Leroy’s guilt, delaying his return.
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Hy Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Tensenada
Lower California
California
Joseph Leroy
Department-Of-State
S$. Utley
Johnson
Leroyv
Utley
Warrant Drawn for Lacy Investigation Attorneys
Gov declares warrants on state treasury for 2500 dollars each to Major R. E. Steiner and R. B. P. Evans for legal services in the Lacy investigation. Funds drawn from the general fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
R. E. Steiner
R. B P. Evans
Lacy
Senate takes up nominations after noon session
The Day in Congress notes the Senate met at noon with the president's nominations for confirmation on the agenda and a lobby investigating committee continuing hearings on Martin M. Mulhall. Democrats reported a tariff bill reducing rates by an average of 27.64 percent from existing levels. House also met at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin M. Mulhall
House
Senate Tones Down Bristow Resolution on Bryan Lectures
Senate Democrats tabled Senator Bristow's resolution 41 to 29 demanding the White House clarify what salary would keep Secretary Bryan at his post while he adds six weeks of lectures to cover living costs. Bristow decried the move as neglect of duties and urged the public to see through the action.
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Washington
Senate
Democrats
Bristow
Bryan
Wilson
Poindexter
Borah
Marshall
Hottest Day on Mobile Streets Reports Record Heat
Street thermometers showed 96 degrees by 3 pm on Friday, with 91 at noon and 96 again at 2 pm per US Weather Bureau. Officials note minor discrepancies due to thermometer placement near the Van Antwerp building allowing cooler interior air to influence readings.
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Dauphin Street
Var Antwerp
United States Weather Bureau
van Antwerp
Chinese revolt in the south alters Peking stance
Rebels gain ground in Kiang Si and Che Kiang provinces as Wu Sung and Nan King join the southern cause. Tien Chun Heuan is proclaimed president with Wang Chung Wei as foreign minister and Cheng Hsuan Hua as finance minister. Northern papers blame Japanese funding.
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Associated Press
Peking
China
Yuan Shi
Kai
Kieu- Kiang
Kiang Si
Hu Chow
Che Kiang
Wu-Sung
Shang Khai
Nanking
Republic of
Tien Chun-Heuan
Canton
Yuan Shi Kai
Wang Chung Wei
Cheng Hsuan Hua
Ngang Hwet
American tennis team defeats Canadians in Wimbledon
Mau rice McLoughlin and R Norris Williams of the United States defeated R B Powell and B Pfi Schwengers of Canada in the first two singles of the Davis Cup final round at Wimbledon. Both claimed three straight set wins. The doubles match is scheduled for tomorrow. A U S victory in one more match would allow a challenge to England for the trophy.
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Associated Press
Wimbledon
Eng
Maurice KE. McLoughlin
R. Norris Williams
United States
R. B. Powell
B. Pfi Schwengers
England
Ships in Fort Morgan Load War Projectiles
Large shipments of projectiles and war supplies are arriving at Fort Morgan with loading to a war footing starting immediately. The action follows terse statements from artillerymen and a Fort Barrancas dispatch noting drills are reduced as munitions are loaded. Officials cite possible ties to the Mexican crisis and U.S. policy towardHuerta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Morgan
Fort Barrancas
Gulf Coas
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Henry Lane Wilson
Washington
Wilson
Tariff Bill Debates Amid Senate Conference
Washington July 18. Senator Simmons missed opening remarks due to a death in the family and will speak tomorrow on the revised tariff bill. Republicans agreed that the minority could seek a record vote on amendments with party support. Senator Root attacked the income tax section and proposed delaying its effect until after the tariff bill becomes law. Senator Sutherland urged goods in bonded warehouses pay rates in force at import, citing $100 million in goods awaiting duty changes and a potential $35 million revenue loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Simmons
Root
Stone
Gallinger
Sutherland
Finance Committee
Nominations Sent for Several federal posts
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nominations of Albert Schoonover of Los Angeles for United States attorney in the Southern district of California and M. T. Dooling for federal judge in the Northern district of California. Also named were James C. Wilson for U S attorney in the Northern district of Texas, and Joseph S. Davis and Charles S. Hartman for U S marshal in Georgia and minister to Ecuador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Albert Schoonover
Los Angeles
Wilson
United States
California
M. T. Dooling
Senate
James C. Wilson
Texas
Southern District of Georgia
Joseph S. Davis
Charles S. Hartman
Ecuador
Bristow Says He Will Produce Telegrams
In a Senate debate Senator Bristow accused Senator Ashurst of Arizona ofusing $100 in public funds to pay telegrams that should have been paid privately. Bristow demanded Ashurst produce the telegrams to substantiate the claim and prove the misconduct.
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Bristow
Washington
Ashurst
Arizona
Senate
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