Rich men urge tax on fortunes and broader labor reforms
New York witnesses Daniel Guggenheim and E. J. Berwind testify to a federal inquiry on industrial unrest and philanthropic power. Perkins and Guggenheim propose death taxes on fortunes to fund poor relief, government employment channels, and worker protection, while warning legislation lags behind Europe. They cite rising living costs and urge decisive measures to curb unrest and expand social protection.
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Guggenheim
Europe
Gusgsenhem Bath
United States Nears 100 Million in Population
Washington reports two government estimates place continental U S population near 100 million within months. Geographer Sloan projects 100 000 659 by 4 p m April 2 while Actuary McCoy foresees 100 160 ? million by February 1. Census bureau predicts 100 395 415 on July 1 next and over 108 million by July 1, 1920.
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Washington
United States
C. D. Sloan
J. S. McCoy
Treasury Department
Census Bureau
McCoy
Medill McCormick resigns from national progressive committee
Medill McCormick of Chicago, once a progressive ally of Roosevelt, says he resigned two months ago as Illinois member of the national progressive committee and that Harold Ickes of Chicago was elected to replace him. He notes his resignation was not publicized at the time and declines to give a reason for stepping down.
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Spongheld
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Tonlught
Illinois
National Progressive Committee
Harold Ickes
Rhicase
Hind U
National Committee
McCormick
Tme
Hoosevelt
Illing
Salvador
Gray
Beer
Samuel M. Jarvis
Banco Nacional
Bryan 0Rtha
Nicaragua
Jarvig
Phelan
Bryan
Shim
Willington
Sullivan
Mm Wihminaton
Tramps Infest Griffin in Cold Weather Influx
Griffin Georgia January 23 Special reports Griffin is infested with tramps as hoboes flood the area with a sharp rise over prior years. Every day a hobo travels through town en route to Florida to spend the winter months.
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Griffin
Florida
Industrial unrest discussed by lawmakers and witnesses
Testimony described union avoidance by the American Smelting and Refining company and equal treatment of unions and workers. J L George Perkins rebutted a Walsh critique on philanthropic foundations, urging federal and public scrutiny of large interstate firms. He argued new laws could curb maladministration, comparing U.S. and German approaches, and blamed Sherman-era rules for hindering industrial growth. Tomorrow, Samuel Gompers Henry Ford and G P Neill are slated to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greerge W. Perkins
Daniel Guggenheim
American Smelting Refining Company
E. J. Berwind
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Mrr
Perkins
Perking
American Smelting and Refining Company
Guy- Senheim
J . L George W. Perkins
Walsh
Mc Perkins
Germany
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Henry Ford
G. P. Neill
United States Commissioner of Labor
Fight Over Ogden Millions Draws In Texas and Wisconsin
Houston Texas January 21 An 1868 will surfaces in the case over the $2,000,000 estate of Francis A Ogden once a Madison Wisconsin resident The document names Lewis Harper of North Carolina as beneficiary though Harper is alleged dead The case involves forged signatures and disputes across states with a surviving son in Tampa and a Pittsburgh arrest of Robert B Hunter linked to alleged irregularities in the Ogden estate Hunter faces charges of being a witness to the will and plans to testify for the heirs
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Houston
Texas
Francis A. Ogden
Madison
Wis
Lewis Harper
North Carolina
J. H. Miller
L. Berrin
Ogden
Harper
Tampa
Fla
Pittsburg
Robert B. Hunter
F Postoffice
Walker
Hunter
Frank A. Ogden
Lawyer Rogers Arrested Amid Love Affairs Scandal
New York January 21 The lawyer Loriys Hlten Rogers facing grand jury indictment for immoral cohabitation with Ida Walters the mother of two children who died by poison. District Attorney seeks additional charges against Walters for homicide. Rogers held on 7500 bail awaiting plea next Thursday.
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New York
Loriys Hlten Rogers
da Walters
Bronx
Rogers
Anna Rogers
Ida Walters
Martin
Grand
Dicumente
Waiters
Germans Accused of Passport Frauds in New York
An amended conspiracy to defraud the United States in issuing false American passports to German reservists is charged against Maurice Dieches New York lawyer Carl Aurede Hans Adam von Wedel and four German reservists. The case follows writs of habeas corpus upheld by Judge Hand. The defendants were rearrested and a hearing set for January 28.
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New York
United States
Maurice Dieches
Carl Aurede
Hans Adam von Wedel
Hand
Aurode
Heinrich Sachee
von Wedel
Elks’ Club
Joseph A. Baker
Department of Justice
Two Young Burglars Sentenced to Death in LA
Los Angeles January 21 Charles Oxnam and Glenn Witt, youthful burglars, were convicted of the murder of William Mortrose Alexander a wealthy retired lawyer and sentenced to death. Oxnam aged 18 confessed firing the fatal shot during a battle in the Alexander home.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Oxnam
Glenn Witt
William Mortrose Alexander
Todlay
Oxnam
Alexander
Sullivan Irish minister Sullivan hailed as man of high aims
Witnesses at a state department inquiry into James M. Sullivan, the American minister to the Dominican Republic, praised his character as big hearted and honest. Fort, Gray, and McGuire testified to his high purposes and influence, while discussing contracts, ethics, and a few personal lapses such as attire.
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James M. Sullivan
Dominican Republic
Fort
New Jersey
John G. Gray
Wilmington
Del
San Domingo
James K. McGuire
Syracuse
State Department
Phelan
California
McGuire
Sullivan
Ife
Warier
Gray
Bryan
Cray
William G. Beer
Banco Nacional
Beer
Heer
Wilson's Course on War Endorsed by the Jews
Chicago January 21 The union of American Hebrew congregations adopted a resolution endorsing President Wilson's wartime attitude and urged veto of the Immigration bill. A welfare report notes over 490,000 Jews serving in European armies and calls for American Jewry to press peace conferences to secure rights for co religionists in Europe.
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Chicago
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Wilson
Europe
Committee On General Welfare
America
Ruby and Its Donor Ring a Tale for an O Henry Plot
A stenographer Miss Irene Kane in Atlanta inherits a ruby ring with a dramatic backstory. A grieving stranger’s grateful gesture sparks questions about the donor and the ring’s origins, leaving a probable future meeting to reveal the tale. The piece notes O Henry would likely connect the fateful encounters hinted by the ring.
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Henry
Irene Kane
Miss Kane
Atlanta
West Point
Florida
Atlanhta
Miss Hane
O. Henry
Cavalryman Captures Fugitive In Chase Through City Streets
In Atlanta this week a pursuing cavalry sergeant using a Fifth Regiment horse joined detectives Hamby and Vickery in pursuing H H Roberts, who fled down Piedmont Avenue after a money dispute. Cavalryman Larry Askea executed a running capture by leaping ahead, grabbing the man by the coat collar, and holding him until officers arrived.
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Atlanta
Hamby and
Vickery
H.H. Roberts
Roberts
Piedmont, Avenue
Larry Askea
Georgia National Guard
Askea
Dacia Dilemma Strains British Policy On Warship Transfer
Great Britain offers either to buy the Dacia’s cotton at German prices or to forward it to Rotterdam at British expense as the United States presses for a safe passage. London defends the transfer of flag as a belligerent right while warning neutral ships against evading prize courts.
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Hotterdam
London
United States
Germany
State Department
Answer
Britain
Page
Edward Grey
Great Britain
Dacia
Bryan
Rotterdam
Mediterranean
Great’ Britain
Foreign Office
Carroll and Hunter Carry the Best Red Ash Block
Carroll and Hunter supply Red Ash block at the best price of 4.76. This item appears in a trade listing or advertisement, highlighting the top value and the seller companies involved. Confirmed price and source terms indicate a focus on prompt procurement for construction or masonry needs.
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Carroll & Hunter
Apple crate adopted for Georgia standard in agriculture meeting
In Athens Georgia on January 7 the meeting covered planting and care of apple trees to keep pests and diseases away, discuss varieties and kinds, and explain grading packing and market preparation of the fruit.
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Athens
First Annual Meeting Of Georgia Apple Growers Association
The first annual meeting of the Georgia Apple Growers Association was held today with Colonel J Wade of Cornelia and entomology figures including Professor Lee Worsham and Dr. L G Hardman on the program. A standard crate size for Georgia apples was adopted at 10 by 12 by 18 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Apple Growers’ Association
J . Wade
Cornelia
Pressen
Lee Worsham
Louis Magid
L. G. Hardman
Newsome
Clemson College
Georgia
Visit California and the Expositions 1914 Tours
Rock Island Lines promotes travel to California for two expositions in 1914 the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco and the Panama California Exposition in San Diego. Travel bureau at 411 Peters Building offers guidance and literature to plan economical trips with one ticket for both expositions. Contact H. H. Hunt or D. A. Rock Island Lines Main 661.
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West
St.Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Chicago
Denver
Salt Lake City
Columbia River
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
San Francisco
San Diego Exposition
Los Angeles
California
Pacific Coast
Great Pacific Northwest
Dutcher
G. A
Olive Street
St. Louis
Rollings
San Diego
America
Rock Island
Peters
H. H. Hunt
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