Senate Approves McCumber Tariff Bill for Revenue Growth
After four months of debate the Senate passed the McCumber tariff bill designed to yield 400 million dollars in annual revenue. The measure drew 48 votes for passage with 2 against, as Republicans and Democrats debated valuation plans and conference appointments. Conferees expected to finish within a month, with enactment possibly before or after the election.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
la Follette
Wis
Norris
Neb
Lenroet
Wd Jones
Wash
Ransdell
Broussard
Kendrick
Wyo
McCamber
N. 1
Smoot
Utah
McLean
Conn
Reputylcans
Slimmons
Jones CN
House
Finance Committee
McCumber
Dillingham
Fordney
House Committee
Senate Committee
Tariff bill becomes campaign issue in Washington
The Republican tariff bill passed by the senate is drawn into the next campaign as Democratic leaders vow to expose its alleged iniquities. Cordell Hull says Democrats will hold Republicans to accountability for a measure described as indefensible and economically unsound, costing about 2 billion dollars from American pocketbooks beyond current essentials costs.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Representative Fordney
Mich
Washington
Senate
Cordell Hull
Democratic National Committee
Express Train Jumps the Track in Michigan Central Wreck
Two more deaths are linked to the Michigan Central Express wreck near Gary Indiana as investigators probe possible sabotage or a defective engine. Engineer Coy and Wireman Lubbs of Niles were killed. messengers Heath and Stackwell were seriously injured but expected to recover in San Antonio hospital. The 23-car express, running 60 mph, left the tracks at 3:45 am, plunging into a marsh and creating a pyramid of debris.
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Gary
Ind
Michigan Central Railroad
BE. Coy
Niles, Mich
Wireman
KB. Lubbs
Niles
A. G. Heath
W. C. Stackwell
San Antonio
Ku Klux Klan Initiates 4650 Members Near Chicago
A Chicago report describes 4 650 Klan candidates being initiated before a crowd of about 25 000, with a cross blaze lighting the field near Oaklawn. Officials say up to 50 000 might have attended if not for vacation season. An accredited reporter witnessed the ceremony.
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Chicago
Ku Klux Klan
Cross
Eirelo
Kn Klox Khan
Silent Klansmen Hold Midnight Oath Ceremony
A nighttime ceremony shows Klansmen led by Atlanta officials marching toward a cross marked altar. Initiates are inspected by observers as a torchlit oath is spoken, and new members join the circle within a ring of guards. The scene unfolds under blazing headlights and a charged crowd.
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Atlanta
Hiltels
Erosa
Bonus Measure Up This Week in Senate Fight
The delayed soldiers bonus bill is to be taken up next Wednesday after the tariff bill. Senator Borah opposes a time agreement, forecasting a long debate though supporters expect an overwhelming vote in favor. American Legion head Hanford MacNider says favorable action is forthcoming.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Dahe
Hanford MacNider
The
American Legion
Seniority Standoff Looms in Rail Strike Settlement
New York August meeting looms as shop craft unions and railroad executives clash over restoring pre July 1 seniority rights. Officials say any settlement must return workers to former standing or strike resumes, amid publicity concerns and internal mediation among unions and executives.
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New York
Uniens Jeld
Chicago
Harding
United States
Shop Crafta
Bert M. Jewell
Shop Crafts Unions
Five Transportation Brotherhoods
Reil
Girl of six weeks sues over birth injuries from taxicab crash
A six weeks old girl sues Audson Taxicab Co. of Jersey City through her father Samuel Gargiulo. She claims injuries occurred before birth from a mother’s automobile accident in a taxi. Damages sought include 25000 for the child and 15000 for future loss of services and medical expenses.
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Jersey City
N. J
Samuel Gargiulo
Audson Taxicab Company
Farmer acquitted after masked trial in Louisiana woods
Samuel Richards, a Moorehouse parish farmer, was seized by 15 masked men and tried by a masked judge and jury for alleged complicity in the attempted murder of Dr. B. M. McKain. The jury found alibi proven and Richards was released and returned home.
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Monroe
Samuel Richards
Moorehouse Parish
B. M. McKain
Richards
Doctor McKoin
Merrouge
Richarde
Talence Wis of
Femaytodt
Big Four Strike Called Off On Coast Lines
Los Angeles August 21 the Big Four brotherhoods strike along the Atehi Topeka and Santa Fe railways has been called off. freight and passenger service are restored though the embargo on freight remains. Santa Fe general manager LL said the move won t change the situation for striking shop craftsmen.
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Los Angeles
Onl
Atehi Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Santa Fe
De Valera Shot In Throat In Wicklow House
Eamonn De Valera was wounded in the throat while staying at a Grey district Dublin Wicklow house. He reportedly escaped from the southern area after being wounded days earlier.
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London
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Grey
County Wicklow
Labor men convicted in conspiracy to extort
Chicago August 21 Thomas Wash and Frank Hayes business agents for sheet metal workers and for plumbers union and Patrick J. Kane brake worker for the plumbers union were found guilty of conspiracy to extort money. Punishment fixed at one year in the county jail.
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Chicago
Thomas Wash
Frank Hayes
Sheemetal Workers
Ee Shields
Ers’ Union
Patrick J. Kane
Plumbers’ Union
Robins Arrested in Mexico City on Train Dynamiting Charge
American W B Robins was arrested at Mansanillo near Mexico City. He is accused of dynamiting trains to aid rebels in the region.
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Mexico City
W. B. Robinson
Mansanillo
Mrs Alfredo Prada nuptials to Dr Alt Gonzales Prada
Elizabeth Slowe daughter of Mrs Emerson Howe of Weston marries Dr Alt Gonzales Prada secretary of the Peruvian embassy in Washington. The couple will spend a honey moon in Europe.
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Elizabeth Slowe
Emerson Howe
Wton
Alt Gonzales Prada
Washington
Europe
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