Prolong Sugar Tax To Defer Free Wool Debate
Senate finance committee moves to apply most tariff schedules immediately after passage with sugar and wool delayed. Sugar at Payne Aldrich rates to March 1 with caucus approval, wool date to be set after talks with Walsh and Thomas. Also extends revenue on spurious wines and tightens convict labor clauses while considering cotton futures tax effects.
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Senate Finance Committee
Walsh
Thomas
Thompson
Simmons
Pittman
Jlas
Commine
Drowning at Y M C A Camp Claims Two Teenagers
Two Wilmington youths die at a YMCA summer camp on the River below Town Point Maryland. Clayton Tatman 13 and Reed Giffing 14 both of Wilmington plunged overboard during a rescue attempt. Giffing’s body recovered. Tatman’s remains missing. Another Wilmington boy drowned earlier while swimming.
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Washington Post
Wilmington
Del
Wilminston VY. M. Cc
Town Point
Clayton Tatman
Reed Giffing
Footh
Tatman
Giffing
Giffitns
Wilmington Ind
Tragic drowning at Brandywine Creek in Rockland
Howard Weldin aged 15 was attacked by cramps while at Brandywine Creek near Rockland Delaware. He sank and died as his father and brother could not assist. His body was recovered.
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Brandywine Creek
Rockland
Del
Howard Weldin
Auto hits fleeing bandits in Chicago holdup
Two of three alleged robbers ran in front of a car during a Western avenue and West Sixty third street holdup. George Paulson died from a fractured skull while his brother was less seriously injured. Eugene Whaten, the driver, could not stop in time. The Paulsons, both young, were taken to a hospital. the third man identified as George Pinkard was taken into custody.
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Chicago
George Paulson
Leas
Western Avenue
West Sixty-third Street
Eugene Whaten
Paulsons
Os George Pinkard
Bullet Glances Off Skull In Kansas City Shooting
A bullet fired today by a Black assailant struck George Wern on the forehead and wounded Mrs Edward T Smith who was riding a streetcar. Wern, unharmed, continued celebrating the Fourth as the shooter escaped.
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Kansas City
Georzge
Edward T. Smith
Train Robbery Near Batesville Stuns Passengers
Bandits raided the L&N/HWlfness Central passenger train No 1 near Batesville Mississippi and fled with loot estimated from 300 to 3500 dollars as bloodhounds hunted the pair. Passengers were roused by revolver shots and a dynamite bundle on the express car while conductors urged all to hide valuables.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tallahatchie River
Batesville
Pope
Miss
Hwlfness Central
Railroad and Express Company
Léche
Jackson
P. B. Jones
Ullnels Central
Jim
Tallahatchie
Sardis
Auto crash kills child as parade crowd scatters in Pittsburgh
In West Pittsburgh on July 4 a speeding car plowed into a crowd of schoolchildren, killing four year old John Greenawalt and injuring ten others aged 3 to 11. Driver Abe Yuengling was arrested after claiming brakes failed while descending a steep grade near Dr. M A Stoneman's home, which became a temporary hospital.
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Pittsburgh
John Greenawalt
Abe Yuengling
M. A. Stoneman
Yuengling
Tragedy at Columbus 200 Mile Auto Race Ends in Deaths
Knight of Indianapolis known as hero of the speedway dies almost instantly when his front wheel tire blows and the car overturns on the 110th lap in front of the grandstand. Mechanician Milton McCallis of Houston fatally injured. Walter Mulford sets world record winning the 200 miles on a dirt track. Other incidents report Don Helms crushed in Oregon. Don Grant fatally injured near Memphis in a separate 100 mile race.
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Indianapolis Speedway
McCallis
Knight
Mulford
Columbus
Ohio
Uarry C. Knight
Indianapoli
Milton McCallin
Houston
Tex
Columbus Automobile Association
Me’ Wallis
Johnny Jenkins
Springfield
Jenkins
Inet
Ralph de Palma
Kolgar
Indianapolis
Jonesboro
Ind
Marion
Ralph Mulford
Spencer Wishart
Harry Endicott
Erne Eeder
Relpi de Palma
Oregon
Medford
Oreg
Don Helms
Helms
Marks
Memphis
Tenn
Don Grant
Brinkley
Ark
John Harp
C. V. Dunnivan
Studebaker
Grant
Harp
Envoy Absent July Fourth Celebration in Mexico
Henry Lane Wilson American Ambassador to Mexico City traveled to Vera Cruz to celebrate Independence Day with Rear Admiral Frank B. Beatty aboard the Minnesota. He left his post by order of Secretary Bryan to avoid an awkward scene in Mexico City as President Huerta planned to participate in the American Fourth of July festivities.
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Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Frank B. Beatty
Minnesota
Bryan
Huerta
Mexico
Wilson
United States
Princeton 100 Years Old Centenary Letter Read
Princeton commemorated its 100th anniversary of incorporation with afternoon exercises at Nassau Hall and a fireworks display on Brokaw field. Col. Flynn presided as Maj. Gen. Woodhull read the Declaration and Prof. McElroy gave the principal address. Woodrow Wilson sent a Greeting letter from the White House expressing warm regards and pride in Princeton.
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Pringaton
Princeton
Woodrow Wilson
Hold to D. C. Regime Urges Washington Unity and Law
New Hampshire Senator Jacob B. Gallinger warns against partisan politics during Independence Day services in Continental Memorial Hall. He urges Congress and the executive to honor the 1818 compact shaping District of Columbia finances, warns against anarchy, and extols American constitutional authority and national prosperity. Rudolph introducing Gallinger lauds his service to the District. audience responds with applause. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
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Coloumbia
Republic
Washington
Teannot
Fegard
Thors
District of Columbia
New Hampshire
Continental‘ Memorial
Independence
Gallinger
Congress
Senate
William Cumming
Story
Marine Band
Cuno H
Rudsiph
United States
Httle
Daniel Webster
Sul
Bis
Rudolph
Anarchy in Rand General Strike Ties Up City
Johannesburg reports a general strike by gold miners causing widespread chaos. Troops fired on rioters as attackers burned offices and interrupted tram and train services, plunging the city into darkness. Strikes threaten broader labor unrest across trades.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Strke
Ertators
Breamfontain
Werher Biota
Jealous farmer murders wife then dies by own gun
In Salisbury Maryland on July Fourth Nelson A Baker a prosperous farmer killed his wife with a shotgun as she prepared breakfast. He then chased his four sons to shelter before fleeing to a field and shooting himself. His 19 year old son Frank witnessed the tragedy. The family fled to the barn for safety. A fortune teller’s warning is cited as a possible motive.
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Salisbury
Nelson
A. Baker
Pittegile
Baker
Frank
Gettysburg Tribute as Army Honors Dead at Camp Rath
Gettysburg July Fourth saw the regular army pause five minutes at attention to honor thousands buried on the field as a bugle call echoed over Seminary Ridge. General Liggett led officers in salute under a flag displayed at headquarters while President Wilson spoke in the big tent and veterans prepared for departure as trains began moving out.
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Lee
Meade
Genen
Liggett
Seminary Ridge
Aulét
Sen
Wilson
Tener
Pennsylvania
Palmer
College
Emmitsburg
Pennsyvenia
Army
Gaye Ingrs
Gov
Gov. Tener
Harrisburg
Motorcyclist Hurt In Night Crash Near Conduit Road
Bernard Sherwood, 19, riding from Great Falls, was found by Arthur Ewald beside a wrecked motorcycle on Conduit road about 112 miles beyond Cabin John Bridge. He had a fractured rib and internal injuries. Ewald rushed him to Georgetown University Hospital. The horse and buggy driver fled after the collision. Sherwood, a clerk living at 518 Twenty-fifth Street NW, was seriously hurt.
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Bernard Sherwood
Arthur Ewald
Cabin John Bridge
Pees H Street
Sher Wood
Ewald
Sherwood
Georgetown University Hospital
Hoa
Peay
Washington
Great Falls
Hves
S18
I Twenty-fifth Street
R J Hunter Ends Life in New York Hotel
Robert J. Hunter a former Bryan Co manager and husband to Mr Bryan's widow died by self inflicted gunshot in a hotel room in New York. He was 52 and registed as R J Neer from Washington. motive given as failed loan to reestablish business. body to be brought to Washington for burial.
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Bryan & Co
New York
St. Denis
R. J. [Neeer
Washington, D. C
R. J. Hunter
Eighteenth Street Northwest
Robert J. Hunter
Washington
Secg
England
Hunter
John Wannamaker Co
Philadelphia
Bryan Co
Fifteenth
F Streets
Bryan
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Street
New York Avenue
G Street
Clarinne Bryan Hunter
Webber Bryan Hunter
Riot on Newport Beach Ends in Boy’s Death and Arrest
Ten thousand attendees witness a riot on Newport Beach as a fleeing suspect who stabbed a sailor shoots and kills a six year old boy. Police reinforce, finally subduing the mob by placing the suspect underwater to escape the crowd. Details mention travel to Harpers Ferry and return plans with rail arrangements and classified ad notes.
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Newport
R. L
Newport Beach
Washingtons 187th Independence Day Pageant Delights Crowds
Washington marked the 187th anniversary of independence with a noise free display. Immense crowds witnessed Uncle Sam birthday pageants for children, patriotic addresses, and athletic contests. The Smithsonian lawns hosted the child pageant with 2, five performers, and the Wood Sprites dance. Citizens relaxed, city businesses closed, and dignitaries joined in Gettysburg veterans’ reunions as Washington celebrated liberty with parades and quiet festivity.
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Columbia’s Fair Daughters
Washington Monument
National
America
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Wilson
Marshall
Gettysburg
Bryan
United States
House of Congress
Samuel B. Morse
Blodgett
Congress
Capitol
Drama League of America
Uncle Sam's U
Liberty
Little James
Dolly Madisons
Smithsonian Grounds
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