Victory for tariff tests in Senate debate on wool and sugar
The Senate voted to uphold free wool and free sugar but defeated amend ments by La Follette and Bristow. Ransdell defended a sugar free after three years provision, while James and Bristow sparred over tobacco and whisky duties. The chamber moved toward final action late night amid partisan tension and political exchange.
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la Follette
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Bristow
Ollie James
Kentucky
Tristan
Kansas
Senator James
Mr. Bristow
West
Eight Hour Law Violations Charged at Labor Union Meeting
Central Labor Union delegates accuse government departments of gross eight hour law violations by contractors and subconstructors. A committee led by Frank A. Kidd, B. L. Tucker, and John P. Colpoys was formed to investigate and cooperation with the American Federation of Labor is sought.
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EB. Lu. Tucker
Columbia Lodge of Machinists
American Federation of Labor
Tucker
Frank A. Kidd
B. L. Tucker
John P. Colpoys
Senate Urges a Rest Struggle Over Currency With Mr Wilson
A tense Senate faces President Wilson over currency reform after a prolonged tariff debate. Lawmakers debate adjournment timing and a special session, while Chairman Owen resumes hearings on September 16 with financial experts. Quorum concerns loom as lawmakers fear departures reduce attendance post tariff vote. The Class bill awaits reporting and a potential week of debate before a Senate vote.
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Glass
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Congress
White House
Capitol
the &Immittée
House
Tokyo Riots Continue As Police Seize Mob Ringleaders
Tokyo reports show anti Chinese demonstrations with window smashing and tram car wrecking. Premier Yamamoto says government will not mobilize but will handle the Chinese issue firmly. Police arrest mob ringleaders and warn against sending armed forces to China. In Peking, China expresses regrets and urges reparations after Nanking killings. Chinese government previously urged Japan to withdraw its nationals.
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Nanking
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Tokyo
Yamamoto
Choso Koike
London
Moritaro Abe
China
Legation
Jerome Acquitted as Crowds Pack Sherbrooke Court
William Travers Jerome, former New York district attorney, was acquitted in Sherbrooke after a brief hearing for gambling at the Grand Trunk Railway station. The judge apologized for the humiliation he endured. Jerome praised Canadian reception and prepared to pursue Thaw habeas corpus matters in Montreal.
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Coaticook
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Grand Trunk Railway
Harry K. Thaw
Henry Mulvena
Sherbrooke
James McKee
Jerome
Canada
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Coattcook
New York
Montreal
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Milford Aldrich
Samuel Jacobs
New York State
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Michael Knight
William Travers
Jacobs
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Deronie
Island Pond
Harry Thaw
Andre Rousseau
J. N. Greenshields
Minister of Justice
Shaw
Countes Albert Diys
T. R.mé-Innes
Wen
Board of Inquiry
BE. Blake Robertson
Gervais
Cross
Greenshields
Court of King’s Bench
N. K. Laflamme
Auto Grushes Man's Head in Capitol Grounds Collision
An unidentified man, described as Mulatto of Greek heritage with brown eyes and dark brown hair, was killed after colliding with a car driven by Martin J. Frans in the north end of Capitol Grounds near North Capitol Street. He wore a gold ring with initials F G K, rode a black Racycle bicycle, and died at Emergency Hospital from a skull fracture. Police seek identity via laundry mark V-20 and bicycle number 496 as they await coroner investigation.
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Martin J. Frans
R Street
F. G.K
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George Boice
End of the Commerce Court Sparks Historic Vote
The House, after debate, adopted a provision to abolish the Commerce Court on December 31. An amendment sought by Bartlet to repeal the authorizing act failed. Broussard led the effort to retain the court but was defeated. A final vote on the urgent deficiency appropriation bill was postponed due to a lack of quorum yesterday.
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Commerce Court
Bartlett
Broussard
Louisiana
Hatton W Sumners Bill Seeks Marketing Bureau
Representative Hatton W Sumners of Texas has introduced a bill in the House to establish a bureau of marketing in the Department of Agriculture. A chief would be paid 10000 dollars annually. The bureau would aim to cut consumer costs by moving unsold fruit and vegetables from fields and yards to market.
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Texas
Bureau of Marketing
Department of Agriculture
Bureau
American warship heads to Puerto Plata as revolt rages in Dominican Republic
The Des Moines is proceeding to Puerto Plata to protect US lives and property amid a Dominican revolt that has seized the port. Dominican gunboats shell the town while US authorities seek to keep the customs house under supervision. Vice Consul Esteva reports the danger, and Commodore Tong may intervene to limit hostilities. James M. Sullivan departs for Dominica after consulting with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
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Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Jose M. Esteva
Des Moines
Guantanamo
Amereatio
Andrew T. Tong
Comdr
Long
Bordas
Cespedes
Body Still Reported in Potomac Near Great Falls
Search was maintained all day on the Potomac near Great Falls for Leonard Lewis a Tennallytown youth who slipped from a rock Sunday and drowned Reports of a recovered body proved unfounded as turbulent water hindered dragging efforts and Lewis uncle Frank Riley went to the scene by car on Grant Road Tennallytown hoping for news
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Great Falls
Leonard Lewis
Tennallytown
Lewis
Frank Riley
Grant Road
Big Brush Fire Alarms Soldiers' Home Grounds
A brush fire started on the Soldiers' Home grounds grew into a large blaze, raised fears buildings were on fire, and was stopped by Engine No 24. A coroner's jury returned an accidental death verdict for 7 year old Elwood Payne of 16 Rhode Island Avenue NW who died after being run over by a wagon while skating.
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Hames
Elwood Payne
Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
Lawn Mower Accident Injures 11-Year-Old Boy
Clarence Creel of 3408 Astredt Northwest suffered the loss of his left forefinger yesterday while handling a lawn mower. He was treated at Casualty Hospital. The incident occurred in the Seventh precinct area.
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Mexico Pays Fares for Americans to Return Home
Huerta enables first class passage for some Americans while U S denies aid to many. Transport Tamaulipas sails to New Orleans with a limited number of funded evacuees, as others seek government support or resort to steerage. John Lind and Mrs Lind tour Mexico City amid ongoing refugee relief debates. Zamacona denies envoy role, while court martial threats loom over his status. Buford sails under Red Cross flag carrying refugees bound for west coast ports.
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Wilson
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Lind
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Geronimo Trevino
Gen. Blanquet
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Habana
Manuel de Zlamacona
Prince George
Key West
Senor de Zamacona
Eagle Pass
Texas
Manuel Zamacona
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Constitutionalist Board of Advisors
Piedras Negras
Manuel Zamacéna
Red Cross
San Francisco
Mexico
Buford
State Department
Dascape
Charles ‘Jenkinson
State” Department
Manzanillo
Jenkinson
Galveston
New York
Government to provide transport for Americans in Mexico
A speaker argues the government should only arrange travel home for Americans in Mexico. He estimates about 10,000 Americans were there when Wilson warned them, but less than 1,000 may remain by Buford’s return to this port.
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Wilson
Buford
Miss Eleanor Wilson Sits in Upper Berth on Train
New York September 8 Miss Eleanor Wilson daughter of the President occupied an upper berth on a journey from Grand Central to Cornish New Hampshire. No passenger with a lower berth would give up space for the President's daughter though several men appealed for the alteration. Mrs George Howe wife of her cousin was to be visited over the weekend and a lower berth was promised only if someone relinquished a reservation.
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White House
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George Howe
Man Ended Life At Government Hospital For Insane
John A. Murphy aged 72 at the Government Hospital for the Insane took advantage of an attendant’s absence to hang himself. A former rooming house operator near First and B Streets Northwest he had a history of mania with two prior suicide attempts. Survived by his wife who runs a small store at 209 Flint Street Northwest.
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John A. Murphy
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First
B Strests
Providence Hospital
Flint Street
Veterans Bar Color Line Sparks War Prep Debate
Opening session of the Veterans Bar Color Line encampment in Philadelphia features Senator Penrose and National Commander Downs clashing with Capt. John C. Daley over a segration resolution. Downs rules the order as Daley’s motion is rejected, while speakers stress American readiness and unity in arms.
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United States
Army and Navy Union
George Russell Downs
John C. Daley
District of Columbia
Daley
Washington
Downs
Army
Navy
United States Senate
Rose
Progressive Far in Rear Pattangall Blames Democratic Treachery
Progressive candidate Pattangall trails as returns show Peters leading with 15,106 votes to 14,553 for Pattangall and 6,487 for Lawrence the Moose candidate. Pattangall cites lack of funds and claims opposition to Wilson. Peters as Democratic nominee attributes result to factional quarrels and says Maine remains loyal to President Wilson.
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Pattangall
Lawrence
Moose
Wilson
Maine
Maine Third District Vote Totals Reported
In the third Maine district race Peters, Rep., led with 15,108 votes while Pattangil, Dem., had 14,553 and Lawrence, Prog., 487. In the November comparison, Wilson, Dem., 14,692 and Roosevelt, Prog., 15,238, Taft, Rep., unspecified.
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Roosevelt
Taft
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Peters Wins Maine Third District Seat in Close Election
Portland reports John A. Peters Republican of Ellsworth chosen to fill the Maine third district vacancy by 553 over Democrat William Pattangall of Waterville. Final tallies show Peters 15,106. Pattangall 14,553. Lawrence 6,487 with broader county shifts and note of declining Progressive vote. Pattangall blamed Democratic treachery and pledged unity. Gardner cited lack of funds for Progressive campaign.
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John A. Peters
Ellsworth
William A. Pattangall
Waterville
Edward M. Lawrence
Lubec
Peters
Pattangall
Lawrence
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Kennebec
Hancock
Somerset
Waldo
Washington
Col
Congress
Educating the Sightless Plan Adopted by DC Association
Directors of the District of Columbia Association of Workers for the Blind meet at the Public Library to consider educating sightless children in public schools rather than sending them to the Maryland School for the Blind. They resolve that future applications be made through the board of education instead of the board of charities to avoid unnecessary pauper stigma. Sext, Want Ads Are Free. Use the classified columns of The Post and secure results. No charge for the advertising. Sate TEN
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District of Columbia Association of Workers For the Blind
Maryland School For the Blind
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Commission
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Board of Charifles
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