High Duty On Yachts Tariff Bill Affects Foreign Built Vessels
The tariff proposal would levy an annual tax on foreign built pleasure yachts, starting September 1. Wealthy owners like Gould and Vanderbilt face higher duties, while yachts built by American labor are exempt. the act mirrors an older carriage tax but targets luxury vessels and their tonnage.
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George J Gould
Vanderbilts
Kort Goelet
James Gordon Bennett
Joseph Pulitzer
Drexel
Lacle Sims
Mo Harriman
Morgan
Health Office Record Deaths Noted in 8 Part Report
A health office record summarizes eight parts detailing deaths with names, dates, and locations. The document references names such as Atha Oy and others in a briefing that appears to compile postmortem or official death notices for regional statistics.
Fragmented OCR entry hints at personal notices and dates
Readable bits reference a wife named Feldyet associated with a person possibly from McKeadioe Pook and a Monday date. The text includes garbled names, relations, and court or congressional hints, but no clear event, location, or outcome.
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Special Act Forces Bar on St Marys Judge Eligibility
A rushed Georgia special act bars a negro lawyer from becoming judge at St Marys. Rose, longtime local political leader, shaped the law to fit himself, but he died July 4. An aged Black attorney, longtime St Marys practitioner, now stands as the only potential qualifying candidate as whites push to pass the act.
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St Marys
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Rally to Defend Hub Like Real War Game in August
Invaders 9000 strong to land at an undisclosed site while 7000 Massachusetts troops defend Boston plus three regular cavalry units. The drill aims to test debarkation, deployment, and potential damage to property with compensation assessed by a panel. Reported from Boston and Provincetown. participants include Mass National Guard and units from New Jersey Vermont Pennsylvania District of Columbia and others participating in the fleet maneuvers.
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Tramps chained to trees as improvised lock up terrorizes town
In Beverly, 3 miles away, tramps were chained to trees in the village street by Special Anicor George Habner. The scheme drew mosquitos and crowds as lawbreakers were immobilized overnight, while the constable reported no arrests at dawn. The Washington Post correspondent notes the method’s surprising success.
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Tariff Debate Brief May Hold Evening Sessions
The article notes an impending tariff bill debate in the Senate with open speaking limited to an hour or two per speaker. Aldrich aims to finish the conference report quickly, possibly enacting the measure and adjourning the extraordinary session by week’s end. Democrats and Republicans prepare brief but pointed statements, with possible Thursday vote and Friday adjournment. The piece cites Danler Bailey Culberson and other leaders projecting limited filibuster risk and potential evening sessions.
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Caton Seeks Second House Democratic Nomination in Virginia
James T W Caton of Alexandria campaigns across county towns and major cities predicting strong support to win the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor and contends he can carry several counties including Richmond. He recalls a past close race and notes rival factions claim victory while observers wait for primary day actions around Alexandria and nearby counties.
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Cashier's Shortage at Citizens Bank Reported
Aug 1 report from Charlotte on Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Southern Pines shows cashier gram A Kimball short at least 15000 dollars. directors cannot confirm total loss and books indicate he left with funds from Niaga Grape and Fridt Company. Kimball believed to be traveling with his family in York Beach Maine.
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Land for Old Dominion Steamship Company on Elizabeth River
Norfolk Va Aug 1 official announcement confirms the Old Dominion Steamship Company bought about sixty acres on the eastern Elizabeth River between Lambert Point and Terrants Creek for terminal use. The site lies three miles downriver from the current wharves, with 3500 feet water frontage, purchased for about 200000. The company operates steamers to New York and other eastern waters.
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Taft Not to See Pageant Amid Indisposition
President Taft plans to skip the Gloucester pageant next Wednesday due to illness while Congress works on the tariff bill. He will depart Washington after the bill’s fate is clear, proceed to Beverly for a lengthy stay, and reassemble plans for a southern and western tour.
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Spurned husband ends life in jealous shootout
A man shot at his wife as she refused to reconcile at her father’s East Salon home. Bullets struck the wife’s fingers and missed him by a few feet, then the husband’s body was found near railroad tracks after a fatal self-inflicted wound. A second brief item notes political results in Washington County with Senator Blair Lee winning renomination and a list of local delegate vote tallies.
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Ryan to Show Horses at Albemarle Exhibition
Preparations for the ninth annual Albemarle Horse Shows Association event are complete for August 3 and 4 at Fry Springs grounds Charlottesville Virginia. Noted entrants include Thomas Fortune Ryan Oak Ridge Nelson Lass Bourbon Tom Picket and Lady Grey with Mrs Allen Potts and Mrs Reginald Brooks among the top lady riders.
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Fugitive Hides Under Schoolhouse as Posse Pursues
Special to The Washington rest Norfolk Va Aug 1 Will Blake, a man about years old, hid under a schoolhouse when found late afternoon by a county posse. Blake is charged with assaulting Mrs Ale Jerney wife of a Seaboard section master at Bowers Hill. He tried to escape when cornered and was shot and wounded, taken to Norfolk county jail. Blake had recently been released from the state prison amid threats of lynching.
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Trinity Faculty Enlarged with New Professors and Instructors
Trinity College at its annual meeting expanded the faculty with several new appointments. Dr Frank Brew of Chicago University was named professor of English, Dr J Mel Mathews of Johns Hopkins University an instructor in story, A M Gates of Wesleyan and Johns Hopkins as instructor in Latin. H H Vaughan of Michigan and Harvard became instructor in modern languages. Julian Blanchard of Trinity, previously on leave, returns as instructor in the opening term. Charley B Markham of Trinity and Columbia, appointed for one year, becomes instructor in the department of applied mathematics during Blanchard’s absence.
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Davis Indorses 1913 Semicentennial Fete
Former Senator Seys semicentennial celebration for West Virginia to mark the fiftieth anniversary of statehood gains endorsement from Henry A. Dals. He urges a proper commemoration highlighting the state's growth and resources, noting his long service in both chambers and the U.S. Senate.
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Henry A Dals
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South Carolina Eyes Dry Vote as Prohibition Foes Rally
South Carolina faces a Tuesday vote in 21 dispensary counties on August 17 to decide perpetual dryness. Officials warn closures may last two months as counties weigh anti alcohol measures, with Columba and Charleston among key locales shaping the result.
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I killed by electric car in Maryland tragedy
Hagertown Md Aug 1 Guy Martin 17 son of William Martin who moved recently to Hagerstown from Petersburg was struck by an electric car early today 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 returning home with Miss Summers and her sisters when Martin was blinded by the headlight and struck while signaling the vehicle to stop.
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May clear old murder Norteastern Maryland mystery unnamed man confession
Washington County officials investigate an alleged confession by David Gate aged in which the dying man claims he killed 11 year old Amie Btrale near Clear Spring. The report says bones and clothes found along a road later suggest possible linkage but no charges are filed.
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Robbery at Maugans Home and Fire Destroys Property
In Maugans residence at Maugans Aug 1 the theft occurred after a window was broken in the dining room. A gold watch and pocketbook were taken from trousers in bed while the family slept. Separately, the home of TF H Hughins in Roanoke was destroyed by fire last night. The family was out and all household goods burned. ownership listed as City Sergi Ti lett.
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Death of Mrs Elizabeth Nichols at Hall Town Harpers Ferry
Elizabeth Nichols widow of Lewis Nichols died last night at her Hall town home aged after a lingering illness. Survived by daughters and one son. Funeral arrangements to be announced by family.
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