Flood of Dollars Dying Year Deluged Farmers
The report from December 29 describes 1913 as the United States' most successful year for farming, with record crop values and animal sales. Despite droughts, farm numbers rising to about 6.6 million, and a high cost of living, the Department of Agriculture predicts little relief for consumers and notes marketing inefficiencies.
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Congress Not Fit for Honest Mind Says Congressman Whitacre
Canton Ohio December 29 Congressman J J Whitacre of the Eighteenth Ohio district said he would not seek re election denouncing the Washington game as expediency He declared no honest man should serve in Congress and recounted voting against immigration bills while noting excuses used to defend choices Whitacre is in his second term as a Democrat.
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Fleeing Negroes Shoot Bridge Man Near Hortense Georgia
Jeanp Ga December 9 Glover Manning 22 assistant keeper of the Seaboard bridge over the Altamaha river was shot at 330 this morning when he halted two negroes named Mack pursued for an alleged assault on an old woman at Hortense Manning was on duty at the bridge when the fleeing men tried to cross they shot Manning with buckshot in the stomach and chest probably fatally injuring him Sheriff Prince and Deputy Robertson started for the scene and others prepared to pursue the suspects The Georgia sheriff of Glyng county Brunswick was notified and is en route with top tracking dogs It is likely the fugitives will be captured today though a lynching is feared
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Jury Deadlock in Hans Schmidt Murder Trial
New York December 9 jurors in the Hans Schmidt murder trial reported a near ten hour deadlock after Judge Warren Wiaster instructed further deliberation. The court had heard defense claim hereditary insanity while the state argued Schmidt was sane when he killed Anna Aumuller and disposed of her remains in the Hudson River. Foreman said the case appeared hopeless as some jurors refused to discuss the facts, and jurors were locked up for the night with a verdict possible the following morning.
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Anna Aumuller
Warren Wiaster
Court of General Sessions
St. Joseph's Church
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Sehmide
Anna Aumailer
Hudson River
Foster
Pickering Attacks Naval Observatory Funding
Dr Howard C Pickering criticizes the United States Naval Observatory for high funding but low results. He urges moving it to a different department or under the Smithsonian, and stresses neglect of old astronomy methods and need for better observations and leadership. Mayors and governors send greetings as Atlanta hosts the AAAS meeting.
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Love Slave and Her Jailer in a Local Scandal
A sensational case from Melvin H. Couch's double life unfolds as Adelaide M. Branch, called the woman in tatters, and Mrs. Curlette figure in a scandal tied to a lawyer's death. Dr. Curlette named as the publicizer of a seven year enslaved arrangement in a room adjoining the office. Word of a possible will surfaces. H. O. Branch plans to arrive from Hartwick to aid his sister, while Miss Branch vows not to return home and aims to go west after securing two mortgaged estates mentioned in the will.
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Miss Branch
President Wilson Plays Golf Amid Visitors and Flying Clubs
Pass Christian report notes President Wilson golfing eighteen holes with Dr. Cary T. Grayson, while youngsters clamored for his clubs, prompting a humorous interlude. He rests indoors afterward as doctors call for continued recovery from grippe and cold, declining social invites. Letters arriving from across the country concern engagements and federal board memberships, with Starkville college students sending daily eggs to ease the president’s visit.
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Trunk Murder Mystery Shocks New York Street Crowd
A warm corpse found in a trunk in Pitt Street New York is identified as John Kramense. Police report strangulation and a broken neck from forcible closing, with a gag and petticoat used. Two men described by a street urchin unloaded the trunk from a pushcart and fled. investigators seek the suspects.
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Charleston
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Cain
Germans to drill army of Paraguay in three year contract
Berlin December 28 German officers to reorganize the army of the Republic of Paraguay. Eight officers signed today a contract to serve in Paraguay for three years.
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Nordica Passenger On Wrecked Steamer Nordica Passenger On Wrecked Steamer
Melbourne dispatch reports the steamer Tasman ashore in the Gulf of Papua with 15 feet of water in the hold. Passengers include Mme Lilian Nordica Alva Adayes former governor of Coto Yado Thomas G Staligmith Sydney harbor official Major Sydney A Coleman aboard. Hope of floatation noted though harbor master calls it doubtful. rescue planned by Houtman or Australian steamer.
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Huerta forces flee as rebels breach border in Mexico
Across the Rio Grande the Huerta army breaks under rebel assault at Ojinaga. Federal troops scatter, many killed or wounded, some crossing into the United States before being driven back. Major McNamee reports border patrols around fleeing federals as U. S. forces monitor.
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You Are IT Mr. Dealer You Are IT Mr. Dealer
The text urges shopkeepers to recognize their pivotal role in merchandising and advertising national products. It stresses that dealers can boost sales by stocking and displaying items advertised in The Constitution, inviting store owners to audit their shelves and showcase these products to customers.
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