Responsible to the Voters on Tariffs and Politics
The article argues for an extraordinary April session urged by President Taft to confront tariff reform. It asserts Democratic control in the House and potential Senate gains if alliances form with insurgent Republicans, criticizing tariff schedules as designed by manufacturers to protect profits while promising relief to taxpayers.
Democratic pledge to reform tariffs and trusts in Congress
The Star argues the public demands relief from tariff and trust laws and will back a party that pledges to correct abuses. It says Democrats in Congress hold power to reform at the extra session and predicts united, aggressive action to redeem promises to the people.
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Governor ONeal Orders Sheriff Action on Prohibition Laws
The governor issues a peremptory order to sheriffs to enforce all statutes especially prohibition laws. The piece notes sworn duty of law officers and hopes for improved conditions and reduced lawlessness statewide following the order. It argues officers should not need such orders to perform their duties.
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Diplomacy and threats shadow early 1912 discourse
The piece surveys political talk on Roosevelt critics and Mexican policy, noting Roosevelt’s influence and potential for peace or conflict. It mentions rail advertising, a chorus girl hair incident, reform talk for corrupt legislators, and a bipartisan shift in the Senate with Lorimer, hinting at a hypothetical 1912 peace ticket pairing Roosevelt with Hobson and the implied risk of war.
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Colorado Legislature Ratifies Income Tax Amendment
The Colorado Legislature approves the Income Tax Constitutional Amendment and notes it requires eight more states to become effective. The action positions Colorado within a broader fourteenth amendment style framework for tax policy.
Press regrets Bailey resignation urge in Texas
The nationwide press laments Bailey did not let his resignation stand and urges the Texas Senator to repeat the act.
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Congress slated to act for forgotten man in new term
The piece urges Congress to pass laws aiding the underdog against trusts and tariff burdens. It criticizes Senator Bailey for opposing Arizona’s statehood despite its home rule, and calls Bailey to oppose states that have adopted initiative referendum and recall to defend genuine democracy.
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Workers press for eight hour day in Detroit and union notes
Detroit dredge workers demand the eight hour day while Des Moines trades board plans to buy the Iowa Union in Des Moines. A tally shows American labor organizations include 1 438 bodies. Higher farm wages in 1910 and shifts in wage data are reported. A West Virginia ruling holds coal operators liable for injuries to underage workers.
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Chamberlain Cough Remedy Sold By Oil Dealers
Advice on curing a cold and avoiding lingering symptoms urges use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The notice stresses proper treatment and promotes purchase through oil dealers.
Boy Emperor of China Recovered After Swallows Nests Diet
The boy emperor, cared for by an American physician, is convalescing from illness tied to eating swallow's nests. He sleeps in a large bed, rises at six for rice gruel, and pays respects to Dowager Sung-yu. His parents must kneel before him while Attendant Mrs. Chang and a truckle bed support daily life. Palace sanitation is described as medieval.
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Fifth Avenue Baptist Church to Lose Pastor Aked
New York on March 20 reports that Rev. Charles F. Aked may depart the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church after four years. Wealthy members, including John D. Rockefeller, failed to back his plans for a large new church building, prompting his search for a more promising field. The piece also notes ongoing vivisection controversy and a crime wave on the West Side with crooks targeting affluent homes.
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Liverpool
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Prohibition Debate Echoes in Local Commentary
The MoultrieObserver urges Col Lane to clarify liquor policy to satisfy his constituents who elected him on the promise of keeping prohibition as is or improving it. It praises patient, calm discussion at home and warns against heated public attacks while noting no ill will toward Lane.
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Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Greensboro Parent
John W. Sickelsmith of Greensboro Pa says his three children often catch cold and that Chamberlains Cough Remedy works best among all cough medicines tried. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Gen Fred Grant Prefers Teetotal Abstinence View
Gen Fred Grant declares in Amethyst his stance against alcohol after lifelong exposure to drinking pressures. He recalls drinking in youth and during service and Austria but concludes moderation is impossible, leading him to become an absolute teetotaler and oppose any drinking.
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West Point
Austria
Court recess as City court term opens with juries formed
The second week of the City court term began with juries organized for service. A few minor cases were settled by consent verdicts and the session ended after about half an hour. Juries were discharged until 9 a m Tuesday when the court recessed again.
For Sale Fine lot of field peas and varieties
For sale a fine lot of field peas Whippoorwill and sugar crowder. Apply to or address R Gibson Rural Route No 1 Anniston March 27 advertisement1t week.
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Anniston
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Widow gains letters of administration in Gallagher case
A New York court granted letters of administration to a woman who proved she was married to late John Gallagher in 1886 at St Joseph's Church and bore him eight children. Gallagher, longtime alderman and clerk, was regarded as unmarried and a mysogynist, making the claim surprising to many.
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Ninth Ward
Jefferson Market Court
Gallagher
St. Joseph’s
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