Senate vote crushes Cummins Simmonk amendments to reciprocity bill
In Washington on July 11 the Senate defeated Cummins and Simmons amendments to the Canadian reciprocity bill. The opposition muster peaked at 19 votes to 48 in one roll call. Senator Thornton abstained on further amendments, narrowing Cummins' support to two. Simmons and Bailey delivered the day's principal speeches denouncing the pact as partly protection and partly free trade with no tariff revenue.
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Washington
Senate
Canada
Thornton
Louisiana
Cummins
Simmons
Rom Bailey
Bailey
Simmon
Williams
Stone
Seven Balloons Await Start in National Balloon Race
Seven giant balloons piloted by well known American aeronauts rest at their moorings along the Missouri riverfront in Kansas City awaiting the start signal for the national elimination race. The event selects two pilots to represent the United States in the James Gordon Kennett cup race starting October 5. The international competition will sail under the stars and stripes.
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Kansas City
Missouri River
United States
Alan
Wil
Idle Textile Workers Return Across New England Mills
More than 37,900 operatives in New England textile mills resumed work after production curtailment. In Manchester New Hampshire 18,000 returned after ten days idle. Biddeford Maine sent 6,000 back after two weeks. Over 7,000 workers in Clinton Chicopee and Ware Massachusetts also went back to work.
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Boston
New Bwneland
Manchester
N. H
Biddeford
Clinton
Chicopee
Ware
Mass
Auditor Vinson Bound Over on Embezzlement Charge
Indianapolis July 11 Frank J Vin son auditor of Brown Ketcham Tron Co now in receivership bound over to the grand jury to answer embezzlement charges The books allegedly show Vinson stole sixty thousand dollars over eight years by selling products and cashing checks payable to himself with no credit entered on the company ledgers
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Indianapolis
Frank J. Vinson
Brown-Ketcham Tron Co
Vinson
Charles P Taft Appoints Brother Linked to Alaska Land Scandal
President Taft faces questions as reports connect his brother Charles P Taft to a Alaska land scandal case. Details outline possible influence and inquiries into land deals and political figures involved.
Abbott Ready to Testify In Taft Alaska Coal Controversy
Miss Abbott prepares to testify before a House committee about a letter claiming President Taft’s brother Charles Taft influenced policy on Alaska coal lands. The letter allegedly from Richard Ryan ties to the Guggenheim Syndicate and raises questions about the Controller Bay region and wartime land withdrawals.
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Miss Abbott
House Committee
President
Alaska Grab
Washington
Dick Ty Dick
Charles Tait
M.f.bhott
Radcliffe College
Sands
Interior Department
Houre Committee
Ieantime
Watter Fisher
White House
Charles Peart
Richard Ryan
New York
Guiggenheim Syndicate
Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Controller Bay
Charte Taft
Abbot
Watt
Taft
Chuach
Alaska
Ryan
Guggenheims
Wire men plan fight on antitrust charges in New York list
New York July indictments name three wire manufacturers under the anti trust law for restraining trade in wire products. They seek Sept 1 delays to file demurrers as trials are hoped before year end. Several defendants appeared while others lack representation.
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New York
Hichige
Jinme
Wil Wis
Dietrich
Wise
Herbert [ Satterlee
J.op Morgan
Somindaw
Frank J Gould
Satterlee
Gowled
Henry A. Hammond
Frank M. Potter, Jr
National Educational Convention Opens in California
The forty ninth National Educational Association convention opens in Berkeley at the Greek theater University of California with welcome remarks from Governor Johnson and San Francisco Mayor McCarthy. Robert J Atey of Maine and Ula Mare Young of the Esocinian address delegates outlining the convention work as state treasurer and board of trustees report show healthy finances.
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San Francisco
National Educational
University of California At Berke
Calfornia
Hiram W. Johnson
P. OH. McCarthy
C. Moore
Aspoe Tan
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Beth
Robert J. Atey
University of Maine
Ula Mare Young
The
Esocinian
Board of Trustees
Water With Food Debate Not Yet Settled
A difference of opinion exists on drinking water with meals. Recent experiments suggest possible benefits, but the practice of washing down food with water or liquid without proper mastication may be injurious, especially for children who should be trained to avoid it.
Teller Arrested Over Bank Embezzlement in Pittsburgh
Say teller at the Poi National Bank in Pittsburgh was arrested by federal authorities for embezzling more than 3 060 dollars. Kerrigan, in charge of the books, allegedly manipulated the cash flow to hide missing funds from the clearing house.
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Pittsburg
Poi National Bank
Kerrigan
Howe
Forest Fires Rage in Ottawa Valley Amid Drought
Ottawa valley suffers extensive fires from July drought with Exanville hit hard and two thirds of an area leveled. In New York Harriman family ties noted as Doc Rumsey injured in Rockaway Hunt Club collision. Rumsey unconscious but no bones broken, husband of Mary Harriman, traveler's widow.
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Ottawa
Ouuit
Ottawa Valley
Exanville
Harriman
New York
Rockaway Hunt
Doc Rumsey
Malcolm Stevenson
Mr. Kumeey
Mary Harrimen
Die Viding Powder Ends in Hospital Deaths and Turmoil
A grim report details a deadly incident involving a dying man’s powder used in a disputed last gesture. In a chaotic scene at a hospital or home setting in Tyr area, factions argued over the possession and distribution of the powder. A dramatic escalation led to a blast that fatally injured several, with one figure left to face blame amid confusion.
Clarence Darrow near quitting law after dynamiters trial
Clarence Darrow, the Chicago defense figure, plans to retire from law after concluding his present Los Angeles Times dynamiters trial. His firm Darrow Masters Wileen has dissolved, citing health fears and a wish to devote himself to family and literary work.
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Chicago
Clarence Sparrow
Chi Eheo
Los Angeles Times
Darrow
Three Slain at Christening in Polish Mining Camp
A drunken mob attack at a christening and dance in Adena left three men dead and about ten wounded. Three suspected assailants were arrested and several others were injured as Polish miners fought in the festival, sparked by alleged disputes over a woman.
Morocco Talks Quietly Begin Between France and Germany
Confidential preliminary negotiations on Morocco reportedly start between France and Germany with no public statement beyond an expectation of continuation. Other powers are kept informed as talks proceed.
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Berlin
Morocco
JON
Germany
France
Umpire Assaulted During Philadelphia Baseball Game
In Philadelphia on a July day, Sherwood Magee allegedly assaulted Umpire Finneran in the third inning after Finneran ruled Magee out on strikes. The incident occurred as two home players protested the call.
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Philadelphia
Sherwood Gee MaCe
Finneran
Magee
Tea famine hits Springfield during July shortage
Springfield Alabama faces an early and sharp tea shortage. A surge in demand has depleted the usual August reserve, forcing several local tea retailers to suspend operations. This disruption follows unusual early heat and supply constraints impacting merchants.
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Springfield
Fire Ravages Musgrave Farm Town Startling Losses Reported
North Sydney July 11 reports a disastrous fire at Musgrave farm town destroying several shops and residences. Local details indicate widespread damage with estimated losses running into the thousands, leaving the community assessing the blaze’s impact and causes.
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North Sydney
Musgrave Far Hore
How to Freeze Ice Cream and Preserve Pimentos
Instructions describe freezing ice cream quickly using a tin bucket in a sulfuric acid solution and salt to chill. the method claims wine bottles will freeze. It also advises saving unused pimentos by sealing in a jelly glass with paraffin to prolong freshness.
Lad Troubles. Now a Worry in Mexico
C C Moore president Panama Pacific Exposition welomes teachers as Mexico faces domestic trouble spreading concerns about its stability and education sector amid regional tensions.
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Mexico
Lake Vessels in Collision Sinks Two Ore Carriers
Dense fog on Lake Superior caused a collision between the steamer John Mitchell and the William H. Mack off Vermilion Point. Both 600 foot ore carriers sank. three crewmen known dead including Archie Cassidy, Al Clemens, and George Austin. Captain Campbell of Huronie reported bars at anchor and wreckage in the mist.
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Bank Ste. Marie
Mich
Lake Superior
John Mitchell
Elphicke
Chicago
Vermilion Point
William H. Mack
Archie Casely
Detroit
Mitchell
al Clemens
Rochester
George Austin
Cleveland
Clemens
Hophicke Meet
Fue Soo
William B. Mack
Campbell
Huronie
Wemmihon Point
Ile
Mitchel and Mack
Ajlaing
Mc Miteball
Wodi Teuk
Mexican mining woes threaten camps as silver prices fall
George Rows, a leading mining figure, warns from New Orleans that low silver and copper prices push Mexican mines toward closure. He notes Mapimt Campania Minera de Hendes and two major Mexican smelters idling as costs rise, wages strain miners, and capital for modern equipment dwindles.
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New Orleans
Republic
Mexico
Derango
George Rows
Campania Minera de Hendes
Mapimt
Ross
American Smelting and Refining Company
Chihuahua
Aguascalientes
Mexican Elections Soon in Various States Across Mexico
Mexico City reports a circular from the minister of sobernacion asking governors to prepare for the upcoming elections. Electoral divisions are pending in multiple states, while Mexico State shows divisions completed with trusted democrats in charge, ensuring a free and fair vote for the first time in 30 years. Mexican National Railway earnings for the fourth week of June reach 2,071,14 pesos, up from 2,019,429 pesos year over year.
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Campeche
Guanjuato
Guerreoro
Chihuahua
Oaxaca
Queretaro
Sinaloa
Sonora
Tlexicala
Yucatan
Quinttana Roo
of Mexico
Mexican National Railway
Exico City
National Railways of Mexico
Vera Cruz
Ab Istmo
Pan American Railways
Ice Trust in Indianapolis Faces Anti-Trust Action
Indianapolis July 11. Ice dealers raised prices by five cents per hundred pounds for three days and one dealer alleges coercion attempts. Prosecutor to present case under state anti-trust law to branch jury. Dealers blame hot weather for shortage. prices rose from 9 to 45 cents per hundred pounds and patrons receive only half orders as demand outpaces supply.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Weather Outlook Today
Indiana sees local thunder showers today with a likely fair cooler tomorrow. Illinois reports local thunder showers today with cooler tonight and fair cooler tomorrow. Wisconsin remains fair and cooler today with fair conditions tomorrow and moderate brisk westerly winds.
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Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
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Charles P. Taft
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Mrs. Young
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Clarence Darrow
Ohio
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Ile O. Iuly
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C. C. Moore
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Milwaukee
Inn. Brewing Company
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Saya
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