Taft Vetoes Stand: House Fails to Override Vetoes
The Democratic House tried to force through wool and free list bills over President Tafts vetoes but failed to gather insurgent Republican support. The House planned to pass the cotton tariff bill with Senate amendments and adjourn by Wednesday as Senate and White House officials watched closely. The session featured heated clashes, including Champ Clark defending Democrats from the floor, and a notable dispute over publication in the Congressional Record.
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House Upholds Taft Vetoes On Tariff Bills
The House failed to override Taft’s vetoes on the wool revision and the free-list bills in votes of 227 to 129 and 226 to 127. Adjournment is planned early next week after heated debate. The cotton revision bill awaits Monday’s vote as Senate action will not be contested.
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Why President Vetoed Free List Bill
The veto explanation cites loose drafting that risks endless litigation and creates doubt for business. It argues the bill leaves raw materials and machinery on the dutiable list while finished goods go free, undermining price relief claims and enabling executive reciprocity with Canada. The bill’s broad phrasing could affect hundreds of tariff items beyond its stated scope.
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Swindle by Italians Shrugs Three Jewelers
Ohio jewelers report swindle by six Italian men who opened accounts with installments, leaving cash or checks as partial payment. Victims Isador Saks Marcus Kornman details losses including rings, locket, and silverware. Police suspect gang headed to New York. Detective McNamee aiding hunt.
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Marcus Kornman
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Abductor Case Involving Harris and Mrs Owen Sparks Family Ties
Mrs Lelita White Owen and a 1 year old Bernadette, held by U S Marshal, arrive from Chicago where the accused abductor claims the child’s guardianship. The girl shows strong attachment to Mrs Owen and refuses to greet her father James H White. Mrs Owen accuses a malicious campaign while asserting the child is her great niece. The pair face transfer to detention as the custody dispute unfolds.
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Pope Attends Service As Convalescent Pope Rises Early
In Rome on August 18 Pope Pius the nineteenth, now convalescent, rose earlier than usual and attended mass in his apartment chapel. He walked between rooms with little difficulty and spent time at his desk, signaling continued recovery.
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Cat's Jaws Clamp Arm in Pasteur Case
Chicago August 18 Clem ena Schroeder a Chicago plumber was bitten by a mad cat at the Pasteur Institute. The animal held his forearm with its teeth and could not be loosened forcing doctors to cut the cat's head to pry the jaws apart.
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Man seeks custody and abduction case in 1910 dispute
The article records a custody dispute involving Bernadette, her father Harris, and her mother Mrs. Owen. Harris seeks removal of the daughter to his home at 608 Sixth Street Southwest. Mrs. Owen claims a relative can post bail while pending trial and asks for juvenile court intervention rather than Criminal Court. The alleged abduction occurred in July 1910 with a promise to return in September.
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Confession Read In Hains Divorce Trial Involving Murder
New York August report details Claudia Hains confessing to an affair with William F. Annis that preceded his 1904 murder. Testimony shows lawyer reading aloud the confession, with Gen Peter C. Hains Sr. and Thornton J. Hains representing the plaintiff. Trial opened in Kings County Supreme Court before Justice Scudder amid public curiosity.
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Philippines
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Strikes Cripple Roads As Railways Tie Up Nation
Rail network across Wales and the North largely halted as 220,000 workers strike. Government attempts to reconcile the contending forces prove futile while London stations face service disruption. South of England sees less impact. Armed-camp conditions grow as tube workers threaten mass resignations. Parliament remains in session.
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UK railway strike disrupts traffic and tube system
Scores of thousands of railway workers in the United Kingdom strike, crippling freight and passenger service across England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. London traffic and the tube halt plans to stay out as government talks fail, with military in evidence and food prices rising amid widespread dislocation.
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War Game Begins as Militia Marches in Maryland Town
Veterans greet companies of militiamen as heavy marching order causes complaints. Tents are delayed and a sudden shower drenches troops. Forty two cars carry soldiers and equipment through the scene as veterans line the routes and watch the drill progress.
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Two Miles Up In Aero Sends Plane Up 11726 Feet
Frederick Md Aug 18 District of Columbia National Guard troops march to Camp Ordway two miles northeast of Frederick banners fluttering as crowds line Market Street. The ascent record set by Oscar Brindley and Phillip Parmalee tops 11,000 feet, with Ward Ovington and Beachey also pushing altitude limits amid cold winds and gusty conditions.
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Pared i Preside nts Two Vetoes Sustained
Italians swindle jewelers fifty hurt in train wreck. Woman held as abductor. Wife confesses. England endures strike as airship shadow looms. Guardsmen pitch tents at printing office. Betting inquiry opens. Rites for pauper. Doom of the stray cat. Seeks his son in vain. Dr Wiles new charges. Atwood’s flight denied. Typographical convention report. Authoress dies by poison. Beattie conviction in doubt. Taft vetoes free list bill. New statehood bill passes house. Belligerent sessions. Aeroplane crash reported. Timby turret claims denied. Society notes. Sporting brief. Financial roundup. Boy’s tears yield cash. Mosquitoes release prisoners.
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