Washington D C Congress Moves Toward Tariff Debates
Washington August 7 Congress re convened with no definite week plan and uncertain adjournment. Senate focuses on Statehood for Arizona and New Mexico with hearings on the cotton bill delayed. La Follette’s role as key negotiator and possible veto influence loom large as talks with Underwood stall until Thursday.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate Finance Committee
la Follette
Conference
LaFollette
Underwood
House
Fast train leaves track near Indiana Harbor
Passengers on the eighteen hour Pennsylvania flyer from Indiana Harbor to New York narrowly escaped death when the engine tender and baggage car jumped the tracks after leaving Indiana Harbor and toppled into a ditch. The engineer’s brake brought the train to a stop within a few feet. no injuries were reported beyond a jar among passengers.
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Indiana Harbor
Ind
Pennsylvania
New York
Attempted Train Wreck Near Macon Ends Failure
An attempt to wreck the Central of Georgia train from Savannah near Macon failed as the train ran ahead of time and slowly through a sharp curve. Investigators found rails fitted with jacks that could have hurled cars down a twenty foot embankment if the train had been at full speed. The train carried a significant amount of money for local banks.
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Macon
Central of Georgia
Savannah
Interior Minister Emilio Vasquez Gomez Resigns Demanded
Emilio Vasquez Gomez, serving as Minister of Interior, faced pressure from President De La Barra to resign. He has not publicly announced his next move, while government sources suggest a reshuffle is underway to stabilize the cabinet. The political move marks a significant shift in the administration.
Pittsburg Theater Manager Richard Gulier Dies
Richard M. Gulier part owner and manager of the Lyceum theater and a well known figure in theatrical circles died at his home in Pittsburg on August 7. The long time showman was respected from coast to coast for his contributions to stage entertainment.
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Pittsburg
Richard M. Gulier
Lyceum Theater
Rejected lover shoots family then himself in Olivia
In Olivia Minnesota on August 7 William Wolff his daughter Cora and Edward Corey were killed when Corey, a rejected suitor, returned to the Wolff home at night and shot them before killing himself. Officers arrived after two more shots were fired.
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Olivia
Minn
William Wolff
Cora
Edward Corey
Wolff
Miss Wolff
Corey
Wolf
Mrs. Wolf
Sheriff Vick
Marshal Sherin
Roosevelt Testimony Details 1907 Steel Merger Action
Former President Theodore Roosevelt testifies to a congressional inquiry about the 1907 Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by U S Steel. He describes panic conditions, calls with Gary and Frick, and his decision to proceed to prevent a broader financial disaster for the public good.
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New York
Coronel Theodore Roosevelt
The
Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Tronspany
Ohe Steel Corporation
Hurmor
Stanley
Frick
Gary
Tennessee Company
Roosevelt
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Mosers, Gary and Frick
United States Steel Corporation
Short Weights Found in South Bend Ice Firms
City Sealer John Peters reports widespread short weighting by ice companies in South Bend. Forty three scales tested, about 25 percent incorrect, with some giving only about half weight. Prosecutions to follow as the matter is referred to Prosecutor Chester Montgomery.
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South Bend
Ink
John Ww. Peters
Chester R. Montgomery
Des Moines Strike Ends After 48 Hour Tie Up
Des Moines street car strike concluded after nearly two days of disruption. An injunction issued by Judge De Graff halted the conflict, ending the violence and promising a temporary pause in the dispute.
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Des Moines
de Graff
District Court
Chinese student dies by own action at Wisconsin
Madison August 7 Chinese student T. Y. Fong of the University of Wisconsin summer school committed suicide at the university chemical building by taking prussic acid. His Chinese friends at the university believe he was mentally deranged.
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Madison, Wis
T. Y. Fong
University of Wisconsin
University Chemical
University
What to Eat While Traveling
Dr J H TH den argues for meat on hurried trips when chewing is limited and cereals and vegetables require time. He notes quick lunches are discouraged and suggests a lunch box on the train as sensible, despite coffee pairing challenges, comparing eating speed to a dog and a rabbit.
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J. H. TH den
Explosion and fire kill twelve men in Summerlee pit
Aug. 7 marks fifty years since an explosion and fire in a Summerlee cow pit killed twelve workers. Several rescuers descended to reach survivors but two remained missing as volunteers aided in the dangerous effort.
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Summerlee
England
Bomb Blasts Hit Three Stores on Avenue A in NYC
An explosion on August 7 blew off the fronts of three five story Lyiding stores at Avenue A and Twelfth Street in New York. The bomber escaped as occupants frantically searched for injuries.
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New York
Avenue A
Twelfth Street
Beckemeyer Denies Coercion in Lorimer Vote Case
H de Beckemeyer, ex Illinois legislator, testifies before the Lorimer investigation committee that his statements about paying for his Lorimer vote and jackpot share are uncoerced. He recounts receiving 1000 from O Neill Browne and 900 from Robert E B Wilson, and asserts his grand jury confession came willingly after a Chicago subpoena.
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Washington
H. de Beckemeyer
Ilinois
Lorimer
Senate
Beckemeyer
Jee O'Neill Browne
Senator Lorimer
Robert EB. Wilson
Patrick J Keeley
Red Light District
Mr. Keeley
Lee O
Nellrowne
Mr. Wayman
Chicago
Earler
Pretty Girl Takes Rings in Pittsburgh Scandal
Edith A Hall of Uniontown Pa was arrested after a telegraphed description reported a theft from a house in East Liverpool Ohio. She confessed identity and surrendered a diamond locket a gold bracelet a wedding ring and a diamond ring. The incident sparked a local scandal and may lead to reduced charges amid kleptomania speculation.
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Pittsburg
Union Station
Mtss
Edith A. Hall
Uniontown
East Liverpool
Mia
Bertha Creeks
Greer
Ohio
Potters City
Fire claims two Crispell children at uncle's farm
In Jackson Michigan on August 7 a barn fire on Frank Lyon's farm near lunit killed six year old Elmer Crispell and four year old Plaud Crispell. Authorities believe the youngsters were playing with matches when the blaze started.
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Jackson, Mich
Elmer
Plaud Crispell
Frank Lyon
Lunit
Fighting Fire in California Woods Senator Emerges Locally Prominent
The report notes a Georgia Senator rising amid fire fighting efforts in California woods as he gains prominence on Crescent Congress.
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California Woods
Collapse of Fortress at Valencia Kills Nine
Nine people are dead and more than forty injured after a fortress wall collapse at Valencia Spain. A special train with ambulances and engineers rushed to the site as troops worked to rescue victims buried under fallen stones and timber. Rescue efforts face hazardous debris and incomplete details on the cause.
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Paui
Valencia
Spain
Removal of Interior Secretary in Panama Triggers Debate
Ramon Acevedo, Panama's interior secretary, is ousted amid tensions with Acting President Arosemena over his opposition to reelection. The mass Liberal meeting endorsed Acevedo's methods and protested the dismissal. Patino replaces Acevedo.
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Panama
Ramon Acevedo
Policia
Acevedo
Arosemena
Hehadere Patino
Boy on Tracks Near Elgin Mexico Boy Fatality Investigated
An unidentified Mexican boy with hands tied was found on a railroad track near Elgin as an engine struck him. Walter Sims, of Austin, was operating the locomotive and suffered a broken arm while attempting to remove the boy. Authorities are investigating the incident. Two miners died in a Spruce mine cave-in, Jerry Sarich age 25 and Frank Strela, in Eveleth.
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Tex
Elgin
Walter EH
Eveleth
Aus
Spruce Mine
Jerry Sarich
Frank Strella
Forest Fire Toll and Fraud Allegations Near San Bernardino
Forest Supervisor Chariton reports fires in City Creek canyon and nearby slopesmenaced the San Bernardino mountains as a slain unidentified firefighter is found exhausted. He cites deliberate arson by hired fighters who restarted blazes to keep jobs at 9- to 1- cent per hour, while a relief collection aids injured men.
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Chariton
San Bernardino
Cal
San Bernardino Mountain
Tlaime
City Creek Canyon
Ste
San Bernardino Mountains
Chariton Aald
Notable European News Mix and Domestic Rumors
Sunday papers report possible royal succession moves and political tremors in Britain and Spain. London gossip hints at Lord Kitchener's fate. King George and Alfonso grow wary of press coverage at Cowes. Des Moines strikes spark injuries and saloons close while public streets clear.
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O'Connor
Faye Hing
Togo
White Hote
Beckemeyer
Gtand
White
Japan
William ©. Greene
Fopper Hiarnate
London
Lord Kitchener
Naylor Leyland
Purnise
Hawlien
King George
King Alfonso
Cowes
Lincoln Beathey
New York
Philadelphia
Conpaien
Camorra
Hrep
Haly
Evens
Tatt Te
Aten
Middle West
Des Moines
Roosevelt
Steel Committee
Tennessee
Alexandra
India
Clark
Chicago youth held for murder of father in family home
Joseph Vacek a 17 year old Lane Technical High School graduate was ordered to the grand jury for the murder of his father Joseph Vacek Sr at their 2629 South Hamlin Avenue home. The confession claimed self defense after an attack over his mother. A revolver was found tucked under a sand car near the Burlington and Quincy tracks.
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Chicago
Joseph Vacek
Lane Technical High School
South Hamlin Avchue
Wriday
Pracek
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
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Aaron Burr
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