Wilson Urged to Let Down Tariff Bar in Special Session
Washington reports Congress pressing for action beyond tariff repeal as the special session nears. Reforms on currency, Panama Canal, independence, and women suffrage dominate talks, with leaders urging President Wilson to address broader issues before adjournment. Supporters steeped in tariff gains seek to set the agenda, while opposition weighs the impact on federal revenues and existing Payne Aldrich measures.
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Hardware Dealers Meet in Jacksonville
The hardware trade event gathers national delegates in Jacksonville for a convention week. Industry exhibitors, a ball and entertainment program are planned as part of the proceedings with local business groups promoting the event.
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Fragile Sino Allied Loan Discussion Reveals Allotment Details
A murky transcript discusses a 1200000 loan tied to a China deal with powers like Britain France Belgium and Germany named in the allotment. It notes Japan and Russia funding their own countries and the United States' influence on allocation while criticizing the terms and ethics. The passage suggests complex international finance and control dynamics amid wartime pressures.
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Russia
Reds to Birmingham for spring training move
Cincinnati club of the National Baseball League announced in Cincinnati that the team, now training at Mobile, Alabama, will move to Birmingham, Alabama, Tuesday to complete the spring training. Weather conditions in Birmingham are reported more suitable for training. Tinker is expected to end weather delays.
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Georgia Farmers Foresee Harvest Equal to 1911 Records
Reports from The Constitution's correspondents across Georgia predict a plenteous summer harvest may rival 1911, with favorable early 1913 conditions enabling widespread field work. Weather improved in January and February, allowing near daily plowing and better ground preparation than last year, except for Clarke Polk and Tabert counties where outlook is quieter.
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Crop prospects rise in Sumter and neighbors in 1912
Reports from Sumter and surrounding counties say farmers expect a good crop year with deep plowing and favorable weather in January and February. The acreage planted and stands for corn and cotton are promising, oats yields around a quarter million bushels, and many farmers are diversifying beyond cotton with other crops and modern farming methods. In Mitchell and Camilla areas, preparations are ahead of 1911, rains have been light, and outlook hinges on March and April dryness for normal cotton and general farm prosperity.
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South Georgia Farmers Expect record cotton acreage this year
Thomasville and Cordele districts report farmers prepared for large cotton plantings despite ongoing rains. Experts note excellent land readiness, new land breaking, and reduced borrowing. Some farmers shift to food crops amid cautious optimism for a strong 1913 season across Crisp, Thomas, and adjacent counties.
Seaso n for planting shows improved farmer readiness
Farmers in Pur Mer and neighboring areas report better preparation and outlook for the planting season than last year. Despite earlier heavy rains, current conditions, thorough land preparation, and extensive pulverizing mark a shift to favorable prospects for crops, especially cotton.
Farmers anticipate a strong 1915 crop season in Georgia
Special reports from Baldwin Wilkinson Putnam Hancock and Jones counties indicate heavy prep work for the next crop with more plowing than in 1912 and 1911. A recent rainfall slowed progress, but overall plans favor increased cotton and forage, with wider attention to cattle and hog raising. Houston county reports good grain prospects and a peach crop near normal yield, though fertilizer use for cotton is down from last year.
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Polk County Farm Outlook in Wet 1912 Season
Cedartown Ga March 16 Special reports wet ground and ongoing plowing hinder planting in Polk County area. Farmers increase corn efforts but cotton acreage may drop if wet weather continues. Mule market active and land preparation expands, with May 10 cotton planting target. Fertilizer sales expected to reflect mixed farming shifts.
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Langford Beats Barry in Melbourne Bout Rematch
In Brisbane on March 17 Sam Stanford the Australian heavyweight Langford defeated Jam Bango of Chicago in the return round. This marks the second time Barry has been beaten by Langford. The previous encounter in Melbourne in May 1912 went eleven rounds.
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Browns Triumph: Beaumont Beats Texas League Team 14 to 3
In Beaumont Texas, the St Louis American League squad routed the local team 14 to 3. The visitors connected for two home runs a triple and a double with key singles fueling the win across the third through fifth innings.
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Wilson Dodges Curious Stares at Sunday Worship
Washington March 16 President Wilson again escaped the stares of the curious and worshipped inconspicuously at the First Presbyterian church. With many nearby churches the president kept Washington guessing which house of worship he would attend next. He did not announce his choice until entering his automobile. After church he visited the Corcoran Gallery and spent the afternoon at the White House with the family, avoiding public gatherings and keeping evenings at home with close friends as he prepares his message to Congress.
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Bootblack Becomes Rockefeller Stock Partner in Daydream
A bootblack in New York bought Standard Oil shares worth 3000 dollars, paying from his savings and declaring all shareholders partners. He argues anyone can buy stock and receive dividends, mocking trustee and anti-trust outcries while noting rising small investors in big corporations.
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Buffalo Risuns Arrive for Spring Training Camp in Charlotte
Buffalo Risuns of the International Base Fall League arrived in Charlotte for a month long spring training. The first 14, led by manager W. I Clymer, have joined the team with more players expected tomorrow. Several exhibition games will be played here.
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Athletics Edge Dallas In Exhibition Battle
In Dallas on March 16 the Athletics beat the Dallas club 8 to 5 after a tough early game. Coombs left after three innings to join Fort Worth, while Grady Mulina and Harris struggled on the mound. Baker boosted the Texas Leaguers with a double and two singles in four at bats. Duncan added a safe hit in four appearances.
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