Wilson's Farewell as New Jersey Governor
Woodrow Wilson formally turned over the New Jersey governorship to Senator James Fielder amid a farewell echoing calls for governance by conscience over expediency. He praised Fielder, reflected on his two-year reform agenda, and highlighted achievements in corporations law, workers compensation, public utilities, and primary reforms, leaving New Jersey for Washington as he packed up his Princeton home.
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Alkahest Official Hughson Joins Lyceum Force in Atlanta
Herbert W. Hughson of Philadelphia arrives in Atlanta to join the Alkahest Lyceum system. He will live at the Aragon hotel and handle bookings for the summer haltauwha program through the Carolinas and Virginia after twenty five years in lyceum and chautauqua work and two years as manager of the Coit Lyceum bureau eastern office.
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Atlanta
Alixahest Lyceum
Aragon Hotel
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Enced Lycaum
New England
West
North
Coit Lyceum
United States runs risen surplus amid strong tax receipts
Washington reports a surplus of 7 379 000 for the current fiscal year driven by customs duties and Internal Revenue receipts while February totals show 54 803 000 in receipts and 62 539 000 in outlays. The treasury balance is projected near 78 million with general fund at 147 million and total assets at roughly 1 976 million. The piece notes federal fiscal health alongside political reforms including direct election of U S Senators and a jury commission bill pursued by President Wilson amid legislative debates.
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Washington
Treasury
Wilson Faces Many Problems Before Inauguration
Washington dispatch outlines Woodrow Wilson’s challenges ahead, including tariff and currency legislation, party unity, and the hostile press. It notes Bryan’s perceived threats to party harmony, predicts accord with Underwood on policy, and flags Mexico as a potential crisis with anti American sentiment and casualties. It also mentions a sensational claim that Wilson may spend time in the Capitol president’s room during sessions, viewed by some as an attempt to pressure Congress.
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Sitonpo Ladies Orchestra Headlines Tabernacle Concert
The Chicago eight musician Sitonpo Ladies Orchestra under Louis O. Runner headlines a grand concert at the Tabernacle auditorium Tuesday night. Miss Cora LaPrade Cawthon solos and performs interpretative sketches from classic plays as the ensemble delivers violin cello vocal pieces and horn quartets. Special admission tickets available at the door.
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Alkahest Lycéum Iuspires
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Put Out of Business by the Movie Trust
Two motion picture men testified in the government suit against the Motion Picture Patent Company and co defendants saying they were driven from work by the trust. Lewis M. Swank of Interstate Films testifies he was expelled after bucking the combination and left “down and out.” William Devery says his license was cancelled and he faced numerous lawsuits to force bankruptcy. Devery adds the patent company opposed his effort to organize movie men in New York State.
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Motion Picture Patent Company and Co
Lewis M. Swank
Interstate Films Company
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Patents Company
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Devery
New York State
Patent Company
Railways press plea on mail pay amid parcel post burden
A committee led by Ralph Peters of Long Island railroad, representing 268 railroads, sent a telegram to Rep. Fitzgerald asking for a readjustment of government pay for mail handling. It cites parcel post as the cause of higher road burdens and notes postmaster general and Senate support for reweighing this fall as malls weight rose over 5 percent since parcel post began.
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Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad
D. J. Fitzgerald
House Committee On Appropriations
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Pat Ae
Currency Reform for Extra Session
Washington March 1 That currency reform legislation has been framed to be presented to the house at the extra session if President Wilson includes it in his legislative program. Representative Carter Glass of the house banking and currency committee said the plan was practically completed and did not include remedial legislation from the Pujo money trust report. He added that the house likely would not adopt a continued money trust investigation during the extra session.
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Wilson administration seen starting favorably after election
The passage argues that the president should use patronage to push legislation or at least consult with lawmakers on pending measures. It says there is no need to fear visits to the president in the Capitol as leaders may welcome his views. Overall, it asserts the Wilson administration will begin with broad public support after his November election win.
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Kodak Enlargement Free Offer At Local Lab
A damaged ad fragment advertises a Kodak enlargement free with a dollar purchase for developing Eiims and Velox prints. Includes service note and locality hint near Walhur.
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Wahiur
U S Drops Colombia in Panama Settlement Dispute
Washington reports President Taft transmitted Knox's review of Colombia's rejection of preliminary settlement terms. The note says Colombia hoped for liberal terms from a new administration and that arbitration terms would challenge Panama's sovereignty. It details past treaties and proposals, including $10 million, island leases, and arbitration options, with Colombia seeking to work with the coming Wilson administration.
Calhoun Baby Weighs Forty Eight Pounds At Six Months
Calhoun Ga March 1 Special Calhoun reports a remarkable six month old baby named Ralph Erwin Holt born to Mr and Mrs G A Holt. The infant reportedly weighs forty eight pounds an unusually large birth for his age and family says he shows precocious strength for his age.
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G A. Holt
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Washington probes dissolution of Standard Oil trust
A March report to Attorney General Wickersham by Charles Morrigan and Oliver Pagan outlines progress in the inquiry into whether the Standard Oil decree of dissolution has been violated. The document notes continued investigation, with questions raised about whether control of dismembered parts and oil prices remains with concentrated interests.
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Standard+ OIF trust
Wickersham
Charles B. Morst
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Pagan
Young champion in the making eclipses rivals in training
The excerpt notes a young athlete who favors cornbread and greens, with ham and eggs common fare. If his development continues, rivals like Carl Morrin and McCarthy may be left behind when he enters the ring.
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McCarthy
Achilles
Appropriation Campaign for Bibb County Farmers
A Bibb County Agricultural Institute plan seeks a ten year state appropriation of 10000 dollars annually to fund prize money improving farm effort in Georgia. The effort includes statewide literature distribution and expresses no commitment to future U S policy. Colombia-arbitration and Panamna terms featured in related notes aboard.
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Bibb County Agricultural Institute
Georgia
Jacobs Liver Salts Ad Promises Cold Cure
An old tonic advertisement warns that most colds stem from an inactive liver and severe winter conditions. It claims Jacobs Liver Salts relieves congestion, restores liver function, and wards off illness, promising quick relief and non bed rest. The tone pushes health urgency and gold value for well being.
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Jacobs
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