High Duty on Yachts Tariff Bill Seeks Annual Sept. 1 Levy
The tariff bill would tax foreign built yachts now or to be owned or chartered by Americans. Tax is to be collected September 1 and targets vessels over certain tonnage with rates up to 14 dollars per ton, affecting owners like Gould and Vanderbilt while others using American labor may be exempt. The measure mirrors an old carriage act and references prominent owners and proposed exemptions.
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Vanderbilts
Kort Goelet
James Gordon Bennett
Joseph Pulitzer
Drexel
Lacle Sims
Mo Harriman
Morgan
Cis
de Mani
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Health Office Record Summary of Local Deaths
fragmentary OCR notes outline a health office record listing multiple deaths. readable bits reference names, dates and a potential cause or notes, but details are incomplete.
Fragmentary notice with unclear details and names
A jagged OCR fragment mentions individuals and events but provides few readable facts. It names a wife, a real person, and references a Monday date and congressional context, yet lacks coherent details to identify places, actions, or outcomes.
Special Act Bars Regro From St Marys Judges Post
A rushed Georgia law blocks a negro lawyer from the St Marys judgeship after a local leader's influence shaped eligibility. The act aims to prevent a black attorney, long practicing in the area, from being appointed, following the leader's death and community uproar.
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Washington
Atlanta
St Marys
Georgia
Camden County
St. Marya
Rose
Rally to Defend Hub Will Be Like Real War Game
Invaders nine thousand strong will be permitted to land troops at Boston while defenders muster seven thousand Massachusetts militiamen plus three regular cavalry troops. The mock campaign will test landing, movement, and coastal defense with a structured plan supervised by senior officers and military staff.
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District of Columbiana
Good Guards
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Tramp lock up by Jersey constable shocks town
Tramps chained to trees in Beverly after improvised lock up by Special Agent George Habner shocks residents. The scheme, aimed at curbing lawbreakers, drew mosquitos and dust as dawn found the town free of culprits, though one raid yielded no arrests. Meanwhile Havana reports an unapprehended Post director Torriente shooting case remains unresolved with rumors of a misdirected transfer.
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Washington Post
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Tariff Debate Brief Signals Short Senate Session
The article reports an expected brief Senate debate on the Payne Aldrich tariff conference report with Aldrich limiting his remarks to an hour or two. Democrats Danler Bailey Culberson and others plan extended statements opposing the measure as Republicans who opposed the bill prepare explanations. A vote on the conference report could come as early as Thursday with a Friday adjournment anticipated.
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Caton Seeks Second on Democratic Ticket in Local Race
James W. Caton of Alexandria campaigns across ten counties and key cities urging support for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. He notes past results and predicts party strength in Richmond and nearby counties while addressing rival candidates and local delegate hopefuls.
Cashier's Shortage At Citizens Bank Causes Worry
Aug 1 report from Charlotte notes Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Southern Pines shows cashier A Kimball missing at least $15,000 with speculation to blame. Directors cannot confirm full loss as he fled after departure. Kimball, treasurer of Niagara Grape and Fruit Company, is reportedly last heard from York Beach Maine. wife and children are mentioned. The bank’s investigation continues amid alarm over missing funds.
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Land for Old Dominion Steamship Company Terminal
An official announce ment from Norfolk Va dated Aug 1 reports the purchase by the Old Dominion Steamship Company of a sixty acre land parcel on the Elisabeth River between Lambert Point and Terrants Creek for terminal use. The site, three miles downstream from current wharves, has 3500 feet water frontage and cost about 200000. The company operates steamers between Norfolk and New York and on eastern Virginia and North Carolina waterways.
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Taft Misses Pageant Then Plans Westward Trip
President Taft will likely skip the Gloucester open pageant due to illness while Congress debates an appropriation. He plans a Beverly stay of over five weeks before a West and South tour, with travel gear prepared and government relocated documents en route.
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Spurned Husband a death by own action
A man killed himself after his wife refused to return. The incident occurred at the home of Mrs Olines father in East Salon. Bullets fired endangered bystanders. authorities report the event amid a day of political results and local disorder. The article also notes unrelated election tallies and county figures.
Ryan to Show Horses at Albemarle Exhibition
Preparations for the ninth annual Albemarle Horse Shows Association event near Fry Spring, Charlottesville, August 3 and 4, bring Oak Ridge and Du Pont entries to the Virginia show circuit. Notable riders include Mrs Reginald Brooks and Mrs Allen Potts, with many horses and clubs entering in hunters and jumpers events and prize categories.
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Nelson County
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Fugitive Hides Under Schoolhouse in Norfolk County
Special to The Washington rest Norfolk Va Aug 1 Will Blake a 30 year old fugitive sought by a posse of officers and county citizens was found this afternoon under a schoolhouse in Norfolk County Blake is charged with assaulting Mrs Ale Jerney wife of a section master of the Seaboard At Lme In her home at Bowers Hill He tried to escape when located and was shot and wounded He was placed in the Norfolk county jail Blake was recently released from the State prison Threats of lynching were made against him.
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Norfolk County
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Seaboard
Ime
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Trinity Faculty Enlarged with New Professors and Instructors
Trinity College’s annual meeting approved adding several faculty members. New appointees include Dr Frank Brevo of Chicago University as English professor and Dr J Mel Mathews of Johns Hopkins as instructor in a story. AM Gates of Wesleyan and Johns Hopkins named instructor in Latin. H H Vaughan of Michigan and Harvard named instructor in modern languages. Julian Blanchard returns from Columbia on leave to teach at opening. Charley B Markham of Trinity and Columbia elected instructor in mathematics during Blanchard’s absence.
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Indorsement backs West Virginia semicentennial fete
Former Senator Seys Semicentennial Celebration would highlight West Virginia’s growth and resources as the state marks its fiftieth anniversary. Henry A. Dals urges timely plans and notes his long service in the Senate and House, promising close interest in the state’s early events and development.
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Centenary observations planned by Maryland Delaware and Columbia Christian churches
Special to The Washington Yout Hagerstown Aug 1 reports the Missionary Society of the Christian churches of Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia will hold its centennial convention at Beaver Creek Christian Church from September 18 to 16. About 100 delegates are expected, including from Washington. Rev Alexander Campbell, founder of the Christian church, once preached at Beaver Creek.
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South Carolina Dry Campaign Ahead of August Vote
The state debates perpetual dryness in dispensary counties as August 17 elections loom. Prohibition supporters push closing dispensaries two weeks before polls while Wet counties await official results to shape the outcome. Charleston and Columba are among key counties in the race.
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Electric car crash kills 17 year old in Hagerstown
Special to The Washington Post Hagertown Md Aug 1 Guy Martin 17 son of William Martin recently moved from Petersburg was struck by an electric car at Bowes Crossing Williamsport turnpike and died later at Washington County Hospital. Martin and Charles Swope attended a Trinity Lutheran Sunday school festival and were driving with Miss Summers daughters when the accident occurred as Martin signaled the car to stop blinded by the headlight.
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May Clear Old Murder in Washington County Case
Washington County officials investigate an alleged confession by an ailing man named David Gateau to murdering Amie Brale, 11, whose disappearance near Clear Spring decades ago remains unresolved. The report notes bones and clothes found later along a road and ties to local families, with no charges filed.
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Robbery and Fire Strike Maugans Home in Roanoke
A burglary at the Maugans residence in Maugans, around mid August, saw a window broken in the dining room then entry to the bedroom. A gold watch and a pocket book were stolen from trousers while the household slept. The home of TF H Hughins in Roanoke was destroyed by fire last night, the family away when flames were found in the upper story. All household goods were destroyed. the building was owned by City Sergi Ti lett.
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Washington Post
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Death of Mrs Elizabeth Nichols at Halltown
Elizabeth Nichols widow of Lewis Nichols died at her Halltown home after a lingering illness aged in her seventies. She is survived by two daughters and one son with funeral arrangements pending. She was a longtime Harpers Ferry resident.
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