Moors Threaten Fortress as Spain Faces Crisis
An official dispatch from Melilla reports 2000 insurgents repulsed near a fortress. Spanish forces, aided by Moorish defense, prepare to strengthen Mount Atalayon and Sidiamet as Red Cross care improves. Don Jaime rejects interference, urging peace while warning against foreign influence.
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Spain
Morocco
Vienna
Don Jaime
Frohedort
Jower
Austria
Garlist
Party of Order
Alfonso
Alffongola
Bla Town
Victoria
Don Jaime Ja
Tawney Threatens Opposition to Sal aries for Customs Court
A defection over the deficiency bill stalls conferees as Tawney and supporters oppose higher salaries for the Customs Court. The House debated provisions on bonding, conflicts over 1908 terms, and potential pay set at $7,000 to $7,500, with conferees unable to finalize at noon.
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Tawney
Customs Court
Senate
Craig
Fiere
Pie Bendy
Hayman Tawney
Full Duties on Beer Now Clarified by Treasury Officials
Government actions tighten beer import duties and tax collection. Officials state that beer imported in silver cash without proper duties will be taxed based on invoice quantity, with penalties after August 15 1919. Consumers face no allowance for leakage or shrinkage as inspectors enforce the new tariff regime.
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Tretsura
Col' Choi
Uish
Ss Immuriers
Sieur
New House Panel Proposes Public Health Committee
The House eyed a tilt toward a new standing committee of the House on public health. A single new board would oversee all public health and hygiene laws with a chief. opposition noted that Congress had not yet created such a committee. Some feared it could push toward an executive department with a cabinet.
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Barthfeld
Staly
Sige
Anul We Executive Department
Capp
Firaly
Clary de
Republien
Congress
Privalg
McCumber
Ir Aldrich
Senate
Pineapple Duty Debate Signals Trade Strain in Porto Rico
The dispatch reports Senate debates on a pineapple duty for Porto Rico. Advocates warn of disruption to growers who invested in the pineapple industry while opponents argue the tax could burden shipments and prices. The telegram cites confusion over how pineapples are cultivated and taxed, noting perceived ignorance among some merchants about production practices.
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San
Porto Rico
Tamer of
Commerce
Ran
Payne
Dulzell
Wash
Santua
TATE
Senate
Dntindt
Porio
Federal Holiday Participation Bill Seeks Confederate Observance
A bill introduced by Representative Kahn proposes that the Federal government close all offices on any state legal holiday. The measure aims to align federal offices with state observances honoring Confederate leaders, affecting federal operations in states that observe these holidays. The proposal raises questions about federal versus state recognition and historical memory.
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Representative Kahn
Catterma
Roy Damnell
Whch
Senate Debates on Tariff Measure and Appointment Power
Senate sessions grapple with timing for a vote on the tariff bill and related conference reports. Aldrich, McCumber, and Bailey push for fixed voting time while Taft plans to sign the measure. leather provisions and a commission clause trigger extensive discussion and concern over production costs and foreign treaties.
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Aldrich
Newlands
Senate
Bacon
Bailey
Rhode Island
Inguiriea
la Follette
Daniel
Taft
McCumber
Committee
Finance
McCain
Tle
Senate Adjourns After Heated Debate On Conference Report
Senate concludes day with adjournment at noon after talks on the conference report. McCumber signals support for AL 108 p while Clapp objects to President's powers and Newlands comments on production costs. Ardor over max and min rates fuels exchanges as questions linger about taxation and foreign production costs.
Early quits hospital and rejoins Salvation Army in Brooklyn
John Early, once quarantined in Washington for ten months as a leper, is discharged from New York Skin and Cancer Hospital cured and returned to his wife and children in Brooklyn. He resumes Salvation Army duties, writing to Capt. Seaver and expressing gratitude for healing and the chance to preach on the streets. Doctors dispute his illness and potential legal action against the District is reportedly unlikely.
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Capt. Seaver
Washington
Enend
Minor
New York
John Early
Brooklyn
Salvation Army
Pennsylvania
Aonue
Barry
Capt
Beaver
Early
Tne
Seaver
Salvationisip
Grooklyn
Philippines
Dimira
North Carolina
Tia
Seaver Sad Las
Earl
Balation Army
Washimgton
Army
Washington Salvation Rats
Tes
Diwcates
Hospital
Karly
Salkation Army
Agian
York
Brook
Ore
Aenjamin
Warly
Battle Fur Freedom
Larly
Skin and Caves Hospital
Barly
Viner
Kone
The
Salvation Aim
Hve
Paris
Arly
Woodward
Birm
Ven Hyork Hospital
Woowad
de Kenyon
Ehlers
Pick Smith for Chairman and House District Committee
Conjecture on Speaker Cannon's appointments suggests Samuel W Smith of Michigan will again lead the District of Columbia committee. It notes past leadership changes, mentions Cox on the new panel, and stresses selection of members from large municipalities to aid local interests.
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Cannon
Samuel W Smith
Michigan
District of Columbia
Smith
Babcock
Triton Station
Interstate Commerce
Cial Labor
Amd
Marine Exam Failures Trim Corps Officers
Only two officers passed the marine corps examinations as part of the recent board. A special examination was held at the mystic banks to evaluate candidates, with seven failing mentally and four failing physically. The first professional exam was completed yesterday, and Acting Secretary Winthrop awarded the commission to Acting Commodore Halles as the head of the corps.
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Marine Corps
Mystne Banacks
Fleur Col Halles
Strikers Clash With Police in Manhattan Tailor Strike
About 200 garment workers on a Manhattan strike attempted to force TV workers from an East Side tailor shop. A general fight erupted and police restored order. Several injured and many arrests reported as tensions flared in New York on August 3.
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New York
Manhattan
Tomain
East Side
House Quorum Tug Forces Members to Stay in Washington
House members detained by sergeant at arms await return to vote on the concurrent resolution. Rep Dwight says a quorum exists and more members will join to vote on leather duties reductions. Republicans seek major changes while Democrats may push amendments affecting multiple schedules including lumber and cotton bagging.
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Weahington
Dwight
Washington
Insurgenta
President’s tariff court fight over judges selection
The debate over appointing five judges for a new tariff appeals court occupies the President as he weighs who will fill the board. Names floated include Republican and Democrat appointees, with potential relocation of some general appraisers to New York.
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Hodge
New Lork
Marion de Wace
Califoria
Aintziet Khoway
Bst
Mckinsey
Senate
Willan T. Bynum
Induzna
Isael
Tischer
Peputhean
New York
Eugeee Gray
Byron & Ware
Mile Bernhardt Engaged in London Match
News item reports the engagement of Mile Simone Bernhardt Iratudaushu of Saran Berhardt to Baie Gross, noted as an American resident of London. The brief mentions their social standing and expected marriage in the near future.
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Big Terre
Moore
Sirkt
Ptte
Fawes
Mirtha
Maine
Spain
London
Mile
Simone Bernharat Iratudaushu
Saran Berhardt
Baie Gross
Landon Id
Jersey men plan to fly and order Wright machines
A Aug 3 report states Howad A Colby, brother of ex state senator Everett Colby, ordered a Wright aircraft costing about 730 dollars. He expects delivery soon and plans trips with friends once the machine is large enough for more than one person. Randolph of Westfeld also placed an order for three similar planes with the Wright brothers.
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Apeelat
Drastre Liquor Traffic Ordinance Adopted in City
Spertalo The Washington Pont Briatol reports that the city adopted a liquor traffic ordinance anticipating saloon licenses on August 8. It fixes closing hours from 10 p m to 5 8 a m and reelects all city officers.
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Spertalo
Washington
Census of Fisheries Reports Record Growth in 1908
The Limited States census of fisheries provides a comprehensive view of American fishing industries. It notes cooperative work with the fisheries bureau and estimates employment and catch value, highlighting strong development across most regions while certain species declined from prior years.
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Durand
Censes Wiseay
Hshenes
Innder
Stansician
W M Steuart
Althuigh
Mexico
Mississiay Florida
Curtiss Flies Three Times at Mineola Aviation Meet
Curtiss and partners staged three short flights at Mineola as part of the aviation week events. Glenn Hi lss of New York aimed to represent the state, attempting a one man air race despite engine trouble. A fuel leak and carburetor clog delayed the solo test flights, with a weather window aiding later attempts.
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Mineola Oy
Glenn Hilss
Lymmu Andsport NY
Phew
Brance
Palof Tam
Une
Ox Hempstead
Ids
New York Age
Weir Wren
Philie Mir Curtiss
Uys
Kenia
Hill Host to Americans at Tempe celebration
An American ambassador led a reception with delegates and notable Americans marking the founding of Tempe Universin. Attendees included O Lyman Abbott, PS Wynne, Wallich, Steaight, Welch, and other representatives from Cornell, Johns Hopkins, and the American embassy.
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Bert Sgreen Vasne
Len
America
Heac Hanbin
Johns Howking Umer
Thakaraound Serretanés Hat
Sehee Taeut Gomdr
Belinip Naval
Phartle Vmiary
Taft to Leave City on Western Trip to Start in Chicago
President Taft announces his western journey with Chicago as the first stop. The itinerary includes travel plans and settings for meetings across states, aiming to advance policy and engage with communities before continuing westward.
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Chicago
Tafts health improvement noted in port city report
A fragmentary news note mentions health improvement of Mr Taft and references various places and people including Port, Helen, and Dunn. The text is incomplete but implies a positive health update tied to Taft and associated local names.
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NEW House Committee
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Cieen
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Ananca Committee
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Newlan
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Eddie Grose
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Census OF Fisheries
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Addeest Ornom. Bron General Agent
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