Senators Delay Tariff Bill Caucus Tied to Conference Debate
Democratic senators called a caucus over the tariff bill delaying its action in the Senate. Insurgent forces led by Senator Reed pressed for further study of conference amendments before final passage. Leaders expected to take up the bill again Wednesday amid threats to send the report back to conference.
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Flood Situation In Two States
Rain continues to swell floods across southeastern and southwestern Louisiana and eastern Texas. Rail service east of Houston is paralyzed while New Orleans shipping faces rising difficulties. Lake Charles and Orange report widespread flooding with business operations halted and rice and lumber industries hit hard.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
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Orange
Flooding Ignores Lake Charles as Bayou Water Rises
Backwater from English Bayou flooded Lake Charles LA expanding ten miles east and south of the city. About 200 homes inundated along with numerous business losses. Public schools closed until water recedes and railroads report heavy washouts and damaged bridges. Calcasieu River continues to rise gradually.
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Pig iron rate origins studied by Alabama Railroad Commission
Alabama Railroad Commission hears first witness in Mobile pig iron case with wide participation from railroad officials and lawyers. De Funiak testifies that Mobile rate from Birmingham mirrors Louisville rate due to competition, with water and Ohio river factors shaping pricing and alleged arbitrary adjustments. The session began an in-depth inquiry into why Mobile pays higher per ton mile rates than some inland points.
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SUK SCHOONERS IN ARCTIC ICE
The United States revenue cutter service cannot reach six schooners trapped in Arctic ice off Point Barrow Alaska due to seasonal inaccessibility. Officials assess the crews likely safe with ample provisions or able to reach shore and migrate south by sledges.
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Alaska
Investigation of Conditions at Atmore Leely
The governor considers a special Mobile inquiry into alleged brutalities at Huxford-Orvin Naval Stores Company camp. A commission would summon convicts and ex convicts, hold secret sessions, and include Prison Inspector Oates and two convict board members. Jurisdiction remains under debate.
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Flag of Peace Carried From Battlefields Is Dedicated
President Wilson unveils a peace flag carried by Major J F Judson a former Confederate soldier. The banner has stood over Mission Ridge Chickamauga Appomattox Gettysburg and Washington's tomb as Major Judson and Lt General Young of the Grand Army of the Republic present it in the executive office. Wilson expresses hope for domestic and international peace.
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Senate lifts tariff conference report after caucus day
The Senate presented a conference report on the tariff bill and allowed it to lie on the table until Thursday. Democrats caucused at 11 a.m. on one bill, with another conference report submitted for action. Adjournment occurred at 12:56 p.m. until further notice.
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Handwriting Experts Called in Sulzer Case
Handwriting experts are summoned in the Sulzer case as managers express concern about a signature. A letter signed William Sulzer for Mrs. Sulzer appears among the contested documents, adding tension to the proceedings.
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William. Sulzer
Impeachment trial arguments resume in Sulzer case
Counsel for the board of managers rested their case as signatures on governor related accounts were disputed. Testimony covered bank entries and a loan linked to funding alleged by Louis Sarecky and connections to Harris and Fuller brokerage.
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New York
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Sarecky
Louis A. Sarecky
State Immigration Service
Frawley Eteng
Colwell
John Boyd Gray
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Weather roundup fair skies across regions into Thursday
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with light winds. Alabama and Mississippi regions expect cooler temperatures, especially in the north portions, with continuing fair skies tonight and into Thursday.
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Mobile
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Pontion
Washington accused of discriminating against Constitutionalists
Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas raised with Assistant Secretary Hamlin a complaint from H L Beach publisher of the San Antonio Light accusing the government of bias in treaty proclamation decisions. Beach says Colonel Ortega of the Constitutionalists cannot export lard flour and sugar for troops and merchants in Eagle Pass and Laredo are arrested for buying overalls for military use. The message questions why Constitutionalists cannot bring wounded across from Media Negras to Eagle Pass while federals enjoyed privileges at Nogales.
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Nogales
Entombed miner Toshesky bears up under fate
Thomas Toshesky, entombed one hundred feet underground in the Continental Mine, bravely endures a perilous rescue as 40 feet of coal and rock must be cut through. Air grows heavy, water drips from the roof, and his hope rests with rescuers and his four children. Directors from anthracite districts aid, with a night shift possible for removal.
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Lehigh Valley ‘ Coal Company
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Connecticut Sets Sail for Hampton Roads Maneuvers
The battleship Connecticut, at Philadelphia navy yard for repairs, departed to sea bound for Hampton Roads to join Atlantic Fleet fall maneuvers and gun practice next week. She will replace the Prota as flagship of Rear Admiral Beatty, commander of the fleet's fourth division.
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
Hampton Bonds
Four Men Leap to Liberty on Hudson Steamer
Four stowaway men on a New York bound steamer escaped deportation by leaping forty five feet from an upper deck into the Hudson. Traces vanished until two life belts found in the river suggested they perished. They reportedly cut through cabin walls and rode coal chutes to reach the upper deck without arousing a guard. All had recently arrived as stowaways.
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New York
Hudson
Hospital Wardey
President may visit Pensacola this month
Senator Fletcher of Florida invited the president to speak at the interstate fair in Pensacola on October 26. The president tentatively planned a trip to Mobile on October 27 for the Southern Commercial Congress and might stop in Pensacola the day before if he goes.
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Fletcher
Florida
Pensacola
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Southern Commercial Congress
Penacolla
Piedras Negras Left 10 Mercy of the Federals
Conflicting reports say Piedras Negras falls under Federal control after a night of evacuations and gunfire. About 3,000 refugees line up to cross the river to Texas as Constitutionalist forces are driven back.
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Armed Yeggmen Loot Fort Smith Bank in Robbery
A band of eight loaded yeggs robbed the First State Bank of Dy sixty five miles east. Explosives shattered the bank while lookouts watched from surrounding streets. Citizens were ordered inside as robbers led by John B. Conover W D Cotton and Ben planter fought a brief exchange of fire. One robber was wounded. Looted amount estimated at thousands.
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