Reciprocity Benefits Under New Law Shape Trade With Europe
A government official noted reciprocity pacts have reduced discriminatory practices and expanded U S foreign commerce. Spain Italy the Netherlands and the United Kingdom saw favorable effects with lowered duties and access for shipments while France Germany and UK benefited from concessions for exports and samples. Cuba faced revenue losses yet gains from maximum and minimum schedules are expected to stabilize relations and prevent tariff wars as the new act sets two maximum rates and a minimum schedule starting March 31.
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Local tradesmen advertise services and phone contacts
An old classified snippet lists John R Wright Co and Harvey's Sons offering livery and related services on North London streets. It mentions B Jenkins and WM H Sardo & Co with engineering or embalmer references, and Thos S Sergeant with a telephoned main line. The ad style is terse with phone numbers and addresses.
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TOR & Cain
Soldier desertion tale crosses states and courts
A young soldier fled from Kansas to Connecticut to visit his dying father. He was captured in Riverside and sentenced at Fort Leavenworth for desertion, then given short jail time but released after pleas from his father and a prominent New York attorney. Further inquiries revealed prior confinement at Port Leavenworth and Fort Slocum.
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New Pistol Sures To Hit From Any Distance
A homesteader exhibits a pistol device described as a flashlight gun with a brass cylinder and incandescent light that creates a cross of light on objects up to ten feet away. The apparatus supposedly allows hitting a target by directing the cross and pulling the trigger, potentially removing the need to carry a traditional weapon.
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Tragic drowning of mother and three boys at washroom gas
Marie Handzell, described as ill, bathed and dressed her four children before turning on bathroom gas in Chuetgo on Aug 15. The four bodies were found in the tub and arms of the mother by a man who broke the door. The other four children aged 6 to 16 were unharmed. the mother had been ill for some time. In Virginia obituary notices, John L. Zirkle near Luray, a longtime landowner and farmer, died at home. His wife died about two months earlier. In Roanoke, Mary Scott of Franklin County died at age 84. funeral held at Rocky Mount with Rev. Scott officiating.
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Vaccination clash faces court in Alexandria dispute
Braddock House proprietor W W Simpson refuses vaccination, vowing to fight health officer E A Gorman’s orders in court. He contends quarantine and vaccination actions overlook his lodging rooms, plans to seek arrest and challenge the mandate next morning. Funeral notices and local amateur games noted.
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Sermon on Caleb as Bible History Maker at Stay at Home Church
The Rev Dr Charlies L Pate preaches a sermon series on The Men of the Bible to a large summer congregation. He extols Caleb as a model of steadfast service, noting his courage, faith, and late-life vigor, with Caleb choosing the mountains of Hebron and his daughters’ request for water rights highlighted as part of his exemplary stewardship.
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Poison and suicide note mark Ford's Hotel tragedy
The Waxington Poet Henry P Zeuchner, a 50 year old New York druggist, killed NiraselZ with poison in his Ford's Hotel room and left a note donating his cadaver to the College of Physicians and Surgeons. A bizarre suicide letter cites unemployment and declares charity for enemies. In Roanoke, Angus James Brogh wed Elizabeth Bedinger at Richwood Presbyterian Church, both from prominent local families.
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Editor lands in jail in Milton after altercation
Spencer Bail editor of the Cabell Record was jailed in Milton after a clash at the Adelphi Hotel. A colored porter allegedly rushed Bail who then drew a knife. the porter dodged the strike and fled toward police headquarter across the street. Police subdued Bail and jailed him, claiming too many Negroes in the area provoked the incident.
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Damaging Storm Hits Parkersburg With Record Rainfall
A severe storm lashed Parkersburg West Virginia causing 3.20 inches of rain in 12 hours, the worst since 1870. The overflowed Ferrapin Park lake broke and damaged crops across the area while rivers and creeks flooded surroundings but no deaths were reported. Local crops suffered significant losses amid the heavy showers that also affected nearby Lynchburg Virginia where rains aided crop maturation.
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Dry defeat and local option battle in Allegany county
In Allegany county the Antisaloon League setback shows a strong labor backed showing for Zituman and Donnelly as local option votes surge. The results imply the local option question remains contentious with ministers distant on the campaign and Democratic hopes pinned on Watson and Boyd amid party shifts.
Monument design to honor the lost cause by Miss Belle Kinney
Nashville artist Belle Kinney’s design for a Confederate monument has been completed and accepted by several states. The central goddess of fame supports a Southern woman as a dying Confederate soldier rests at her left. replicas may be placed in state capitols. The work, praised for its reproductive potential in marble or bronze, has drawn praise and controversy in Memphis and Tennessee.
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Reunion of Mosby’s Men at Front Royal August 8
The Forty third Virginia battalion known as Mosby’s Men will hold a reunion at Front Royal under the Warren Memorial Association on Saturday August 8. Many veterans in Washington will attend to take weekend rates and renew memories of their raids and scouting days with Colonel Mosby’s forces fighting behind Union lines to harass supply lines and distract Union forces.
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Nimmo Charged After Shootout In Virginia Home
In Iwanoke Virginia on August 11 R J Wright, aged 2, allegedly disturbed Nimmo’s wife. Nimmo confronted Wright at the Nimmo home and fired seven shots, two piercing the coat and two through Wright, who fled. Wright was pursued by authorities and Nimmo was taken into custody.
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Wireless Station Range Expanded at Pryers Island Harbor
Government increases capacity of the wireless station at Pryers Island Beaufort Harbor. Commander Quinby oversees the project. Once completed the station will send and receive messages over greater distances than before. Last week Arapaho ship reported a failure affecting the line.
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Father Sees 80n Drown Cad Dives From Boat
Auskine Giffen, 19, a photographer from Wheeling, drowned at Padens Run above Warren in the Washington Post report. He and his father, both campers, dived from a boat during a river outing and he did not resurface as rescuers searched.
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Tragic Drowning of 2-Year-Old Girl in Paint Branch
In Hyattsville Maryland, a two year old daughter of Dr and Mrs Stimson Sibier avenue drowned while in the care of a servant. The child wandered toward a nearby creek as a neighbor child played nearby. Carlos H Shelton found the body in about two feet of water after the victim reportedly ran into the stream.
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Burglars Target Mayor Davis Reed Home in Portsmouth
Rob J Davis Reed, the mayor of Portsmouth, reported a burglary at his residence. Intruders entered the home and took two weapons and other valuables valued at about $1993 before fleeing. no injuries were reported.
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Highwayman Robbery in Norfolk Sparks City Headline
Norfolk Pilot report describes a bold highway robbery where a man seized $1500. The culprit fled toward Rebs Capt and the case involves several local names and places. Investigators pursue clues as officials note the incident occurred near high traffic routes.
Death of I N Nebbs a prominent Asheville lawyer
I N Nebbs longtime Asheville figure and leading Republican in Hot Springs NC died at his Hot Springs home early yesterday at age 59. He served as a Republican member of the legislature during tumultuous court days when the Supreme Court faced indictment. Nebbs was married twice with eight children from earlier unions. He is survived by his second wife.
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Tragic 12 Year Old Dies After Roof Fall Accident
Philadelphia August 16 1910 Daniel Rosenbaum aged 12 fell from a four story roof and was struck again in a street collision attempt. An overturned automobile hurled him onto steps and he died before reaching the hospital.
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Squirrel Requests Drink At White House Front Entrance
Private Curtis of the Metropolitan Police reports a squirrel at the White House repeatedly approaching him and tourists The animal ignores peanuts and eventually drinks from a water spigot after Curtis turned it on The tale reflects a remarkable scene during President Roosevelt's occupancy and stands as credible to Curtis though unbelievable to others
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