Insurance plan for unemployed proposed by British officials
Winston Churchill backs compulsory unemployment insurance funded by state, employers, and workers. A wage earner would report to a labor exchange, receive benefits after the first week, with weekly payments of 1.92 dollars for up to fifteen to twenty weeks. The system aims to stabilize labor markets and reduce strikes, but faces employer objections over ongoing contributions.
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Winston Churchill
Board of Trade of Great Britain
Moyland
John L. Griffiths
Chattanooga Times
Fragmentary political musings about leaders and campaigns
The passage riffs on figures like Hearst and Gaynor, mentions Teddy Roosevelt and peary, and hints at New York mayoralty themes and national affairs, portraying a satirical view of politicians and leaders without clear events or outcomes.
Taft Signals Freedom to Blame As Ranch Expands
President Taft says he will act as he pleases and on the vast 125000 acre ranch he has room to exercise that choice. The remark underscores his broad executive discretion amid land allotments and policy considerations.
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Taft
Chronology of Selected Historical Dates and Figures
The excerpt lists notable dates and figures: Chauncey Goodrich, U.S. Senator from Connecticut, born in Durham and died in Hartford in 1815. 1788 Virginia cedes lands north of the Ohio. 1820 Spain cedes Florida to the U.S.. Ishi William Woodbridge, Michigan governor, died in Detroit, born Norwich in 1780. 1869 Red River insurrection and fires at Algiers opposite New Orleans. 1900 Charles Dudley Warner noted author. 1901 James A. Walker, ex Confederate general, died in Wytheville born 1832. 1908 American battleship fleet honored by Japan.
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Chauncey Goodrich
U.S
Connecticut
Durham
Conn
Hartford
Virginia
Congress
Ohio River
Spain
Florida
United States
Augusta County
Virginia consecrates Rev. Dr. Arthur Lloyd as Bishop Coadjutor
In Alexandria on October 20 Rev. Dr. Arthur Lloyd was consecrated Bishop Coadjutor of Virginia at Christ Episcopal Church. The ceremony featured Bishop Tuttle of St. Louis and a procession of regional bishops, with sermon by Bishop Doane of Albany. Lloyd, born in 1857 in Alexandria County, trained at Episcopal Theological Seminary and served at St. Luke's Norfolk before directing missions from New York headquarters.
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Alexandria
Arthur
Lloyd
Board of Missions
The
Episcopal Church of America
Virginia
Christ Episcopal Church
Tuttle
St. Louis
Gibson
Randolph
Beverly D. Tucker
Southern Virginia
George W. Peter,kim
West Virginia
William ©. Doane
Albany
Alexandria County
Episcopal Theological Seminary
Seminary Hill
St. Luke’s Church
Norfolk
New York
Calhoun County Sheriff Candidates Announced
Candidates from Calhoun County announce for sheriff in the Democratic primary. John T. Rowland, William F. Parker, and T. Brooks pledge to fulfill duties to the best of their abilities if elected and seek voters’ support.
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Calhoun County
T. Brooks
Henry bids for Calhoun County Sheriff post
J D Henry announces candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. He pledges to discharge duties faithfully and competently for the best interests of the public and solicits countywide support.
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Calhoun County
Democratic Party
J, D, Henry
Fever Relief Elixir Ad from Hick's Capu Cine
An ad promotes Hick's Capu Cine as a remedy for feverishness aches and colds. It claims fever reduction and ache relief in Liquid-10e and 25e configurations with a 50 cent option at drug stores.
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Hick
Real interest in ads shapes daily life
A newspaper notice urges readers to take a real interest in advertisements listing items for clothing food home goods and entertainments as reflections of personal taste and spending habits.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days With PAZO Ointment
PAZO OINTMENT guarantees cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. The ointment costs 50 cents and claims to relieve symptoms quickly.
The Constitutional Amendment and Its Meaning in Alabama
A campaign text explains Article XIX sections on prohibition and permitted alcohol uses. It argues the amendment shifts liquor control from Legislature to the people, contrasts votes for and against, and names J C Wilson as campaign chair opposing vs supporting factions across brewers saloon keepers and temperance groups.
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Alabama
J.C. Wilson
Seabrooke the Cone Opera Comedian Born 1860
Thomas Q. Seabrooke, the well known cone opera comedian, was born in Mount Vernon New York on October 20 1860. He began as a bank clerk then as theater manager in Newark New Jersey before debuting as an actor in New York in 1880. His rise peaked after 1892 with The Isle of Champagne and success leading his own and other opera and comedy companies.
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Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Newark
N. J
Isle of Champagne
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted for Stomach Relief
An advertisement urges relief from indigestion and dyspepsia with Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. It guarantees refunds if not satisfied after reasonable use and notes availability at The Rexall Store Scarbrough Drug Company Anniston with three sizes 6e 30e and 1.00 per box.
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Rexall
Anniston
Scarbrough Drug Company
Legacy of Local Names Amid Estate Records
A dense list of individuals and relatives appears in an estate notice style clipping. Names include Baker, Anna Eb. Doering, Mrs Anna. Whiteside, Dr J M. Wellborn family members and others as heirs or claimants. The document catalogs numerous surnames and initials without narrative context.
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Anniston Evening Star
Anniston Publishing Company
V. T. Pain
Ala
Oxford
Anniston Publiing Company
Star
Board of County Commissioners of Calhoun Co
Icin
Association
the Star
Oefer
Weyler A
Dudge
China
Hearst
Mannard
Gaynor
Firmingham
Peary
Teddy
Africa
Tammany
Jonah
Ole
John T. Rowland
Cate
Carmichael
Fuller
First National Bank
M. B. Wellborn
H. A. Young
A. J. Goodwin
J. T. Gardner, JR
Mercial Club
T Kidd
Louis
Kilby
Thos
Kline
Chas
D. Knox
John B
Eighteenth Sq Mer Avenue
Marvin Hill
E. L. Turners
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