Free List Bill Faces Senate Fight and Possible Veto
The Senate scored a second victory for the so called unholy alliance as the free list measure passed with limited changes. Proponents expect a presidential veto or, failing that, a congressional move to take up tariff questions again. The Kern compromise shaped the free list to Canada while many amendments followed in a chaotic vote, signaling renewed battles over tariff policy.
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Pensioned by Carnegie at Bradock after pardon
Andy Toth, released from the Pittsburgh penitentiary after twenty years of a life term for a crime he did not commit, has been placed on Andrew Carnegie's private pension roll. Carnegie ordered a monthly pension of 50 dollars. Toth will leave for Hungary to rejoin his wife whom he has not seen since his conviction.
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Seven Drown After Sirus Strikes Shoal on St Lawrence
Massena August 1 seven persons drowned when the ferry steamer Sirus struck a shoal near Massena and capsized on a day outing to Cornwell. Four bodies recovered Hattie and Nellie Parker Ada Dewey Floyd Hackett among the identified victims, others missing. Rescue craft including motorboats and skiffs aided, survivors taken to the international park then Massena.
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Gates in grave condition as kidneys worsen
Paris reports John W Gates in a dangerous semicomatose state with kidneys less active. Doctors note a rally but deem the financier’s chances “against the odds,” as he remains gravely ill despite apparent improvements earlier today. Special fares promote California travel by Washington Sunset Route.
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Vardaman Leads Mississippi Primary as Returns Trickle In
Early returns from Mississippi's Democratic primary show Gov James K Vardaman leading with about 46 percent against Leroy Percy and H C Alexander. Bilbo heads the lieutenant governor race while Earle Brewer tops the governor ticket. Second primaries likely for Bilbo and a close Percy Alexander race persists. Lula reports Vardaman 16 Alexander 9 Percy 6.
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Rescue at Hudson Afloat by Searchlight Aid
In New York on August 1 a searchlight illuminated the Hudson as Commodore Hilliker Fleet Captain Frank P. Pratt and Colonial Yacht Club officers rescued three men from a sinking rowboat. Attending women heard cries at a yacht club lawn party. The unconscious victims were revived after about thirty minutes.
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SINGLE TAXERS GO TO JAIL OVER BLUE LAW BREACH
Upton Sinclair and ten Arden colony followers plead guilty to Sunday blue law violations in Wilmington. Each gets eighteen hours in New Castle county workhouse, plus fines and costs. Sinclair and Fred Steinline among those imprisoned after refusing to pay. The group includes Prof J H Garrod, Fred Windle, Don Stephens, Harold Ware, Hamilton Ware, Berkeley Toby, Frank Leach, Chester Lightbawn, and Alexander Dubin.
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Folk Answers Bryan Quiz From Missouri Governor
Former Missouri Governor Folk responds to William Jennings Bryan's 13 questions for Democratic presidential hopefuls. In a public letter from Bryan's office Folk backs tariff for revenue only and free raw materials, supports separate branches of government, income tax, Filipinos independence, and campaign publicity. He opposes protectionist tariff revisions, the rule of reason, Aldrich currency, a central bank, and repeal of the Sherman act. He favors stronger criminal law enforcement.
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Prices Put on Lives Bombs Found in Shafts
3000 pesos offered for killing El Oro mine assistant manager Frank Jenkins and 9100 for each of his brother William Jenkins and James Dunn the mine experts all Englishmen. Bombs found in the mine. President orders rigid investigation. Rioting with casualties reported as soldiers quell unrest in El Oro Mexico.
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Four Killed in Shannon Mine Explosion
An explosion at a newly opened coal mine near Shannon in Bluefields West Virginia killed four men and injured nine shortly before midnight. The mine, owned by Standard Pocahontas Coal Company, has not yet shipped any coal, and the cause is under investigation.
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Barmaid vows reform of American bars in Chicago
Blanche Soares, head barmaid from London, arrived in Chicago and declared plans to open an English bar with an English staff. She criticizes American drinkers and habits, saying English bars are respectable and pledging a reform that could spread nationally. Mayor Harrison could oppose the venture.
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Educator Parrish Sells Her Brain for Medical Study
Miss Celeste Parrish head of pedagogy at the State Normal School and director of a practice school has sold her brain to a Northern medical research institution for after death examination. She will receive several thousand dollars in installments. Known for remarkable memory and ability to read a chapter and recite it from memory after one hearing.
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Death Costs Autoist Five Hundred Dollars
Baltimore Aug 1 John C Boyden an 11 year old driver in the car that killed Conductor William Adolph Schmidt on July 22 was fined 3500 and costs by Justice Emich in Arlington police court. Boyden and four companions offered no statement and appealed. State testimony showed Schmidt was killed and riders did not stop or render aid.
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Fed in Mine Prison Water Rising in the Drift
Joplin Missouri, Aug 1. Entombed seven feet below the surface, miner Joseph Clary faces rising water after a cave in at White Oak mine. An airhole, a new drill hole, and a provisions plan keep him alive as rescuers work to reach him tonight and tomorrow. His mother’s life was reportedly saved by the news.
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Hartlett Still At Large In Virginia Mountains Mystery
Fairfax. Authorities report Edward Hartlett alias Bud Snider remains at large near Great Falls after a weeklong search across five counties in Maryland Virginia and Washington. A $100 reward is offered for Hartlett with reports he hides in the Great Falls area waiting to flee toward Washington.
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Mystery in Her Death Shocks St Louis Couple
Mrs Max Judell wife of a wealthy traveling salesman is found unconscious in an alley below the Vendome Hotel after entering with a stylish young man posing as R Pappas with wife. She dies at City Hospital and detectives seek the companion who vanished after 3 36 am.
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Balloon traps skeeters in Greenburgh idea turns deadly
George P. Fox of Elmsford, an assessor, devised a citronella balloon trap after buying balloons for his children at Rye Beach. He placed the inflated balloon on a pillow in a darkened room and mosquitoes swarmed it, causing the balloon to explode and kill the insects. Those that survived fled and died from exhaustion, Fox reported.
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Three-Man Crew of Theresa Tells Ocean Rescue Tale
The 40-foot sloop Theresa, departing Providence June 14 for Africa, was rescued 33 days later 120 miles west of St Michaels after storms and rudder loss. Captain Joaquin Rene and crew members Jose Fonseca Manuel Andredo survived, rescued by Erika from Huelva and expect to sail again next October with two crewmen.
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Wiley’s Remsen Board Pay Practices Highlighted in Hearing
House expenditures investigators heard A Zappone describe how experts like Dr Rusby were paid for government test cases. Payments often used contract methods and per diem rates, with large fees approved for long trials. The Remsen board previously earned 2000 dollars yearly, and Secretary Wilson paused payments citing legal concerns while Wiley’s staff sought to justify compensation as legal.
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