Aeroplanes for Warships Pushed by Navy Board
Washington Jan 11 The board appointed by Secretary Daniels urges equipment of every battleship with at least one aeroplane the use of dirigible balloons and centralization of all aeronautical training at Pensacola Florida The report was made public today and approved by the secretary It outlines a comprehensive plan for organizing naval aeronautical service.
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Washington
Pensacola
Fla
Daniels
of Naval Aeronautical Service
Fulton Diabetic Compound Offer Promises Cure Trial
In a May 6 1912 San Francisco notice four physicians are invited to refer a diabetic aged 50 to 70 with high specific gravity thirst and high sugar. The Fulton Diabetic Compound claims to reduce sugar by half in sixty days without opium or sedatives. If unsuccessful the result will be published. Available at Riker Jaynes stores with pamphlets from John J Fulton Co San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Fulton
Riker-Jaynes Drug
John J. Fulton Co
Moscow the Cinnamon Bear Recovers After Escape
Moscow the large cinnamon bear spent yesterday in a quiet mood after his escape from Franklin Park Zoo. He rests in a nearby cage, licking sore spots on his sides and growling when approached, with a scratched back from sliding down a tree and singed hair from the torch used to drive him from the pine.
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Moscow
Franklin Park Zoo
United Mine Workers Set for Jan 20 Convention
One thousand seven hundred eighty one delegates representing about four hundred fifteen thousand members will attend the 24th international convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis starting January 20 for about three weeks. It will be the first meeting under the new biennial constitution.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The
United Mine Workers of America
Mounted Carriers Seek Higher Post Horse Allowance
A well attended meeting of the Boston Mounted Carriers Association at 2157 Washington Street Roxbury discussed securing an increased allowance for horse hire and wagon maintenance. A three member committee was appointed to present the matter to Postmaster Mansfield.
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Boston Mounted Carriers’ Association of the
Boston Post Office
Washington Street
Roxbury
Mansfield
Firemen battle icy blaze in five story building
In an elevated station danger zone, about a score of city firemen fought a two hour blaze on Ninth avenue and Fourteenth street. Commissioner Robert Adamson watched as three firefighters were injured and the $100000 loss mainly hit a suitcase maker.
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New York
Robert Adamson
Ninth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Lexington Adopts Permanent Stenographer to Aid Town Offices
At a Saturday town meeting in the town hall Lexington decided to hire a permanent stenographer and typewriter to assist in various departments. The vote was nearly unanimous and marks a shift after years without a modern typist in the historic town government. The decision prompts speculation on the stenographer’s appearance, as residents await implementation.
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Lexington
Swift Derides Fashions and Society Marriage Trends
The excerpt argues that in society dresses influence marriages more than men. It claims pocketbooks and dresses, not men and women, drive unions, noting many marriages form in dressmakers shops. It criticizes women prioritizing dress evolution over self development and links fashion to marital instability.
Ford and dress critique spark debate at Franklin Union
Swift rails against women's fashion as a social vice arguing massive expenditures harm health and progress while Ford's rise from bicycle repair to car magnate is chronicled through his stubborn independence and hands on leadership. He aids a young worker at risk and pursues mass ownership of motor cars for the common man.
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Humanist Forum
Franklin Union
Morrison
Swift
Ford
Edison
Washington Boulevard
Lake St. Clair
Jackham Bros
Life
Riter
Riad
Chinese Parliament Dissolved by Proclamation in Peking
The Chinese Parliament, largely non functional for months, was formally dissolved today by proclamation. The action, approved by the administrative council and tied to a December proposal attributed to General Li Hung Chang, vows reconvening in due course.
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Pekin
Administrative Council
Li-Hung-Heng
California Syrup of Figs Exalts Safe Child Care
A mother’s cautionary note promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle remedy for infant and child digestive issues. It claims to cleanse sour waste from stomach and bowels, with a warning to buy only genuine bottles and avoid counterfeits.
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California
Ford the Bicycle Repairman Turned Industrial Boss
A Detroit despatch notes Henry Ford once ran a bicycle repair shop in Detroit and used that knowledge to share profits with his workers. The piece argues Ford understands how profit sharing can reward loyal workers without pauperizing them, contrasting with Andrew Carnegie’s warnings.
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Henry Ford
Detroit
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Selfishness in Motives Shapes Choices Across Society
The speaker argues that personal pleasure governs actions from car ownership to sacrifices. He contends people act from self interest, seeking others’ esteem or personal profit, implying even grand sacrifices serve private satisfaction. He notes contrasting motives, including risking fortune to appease creditors or pursuing worldly gain.
A Man Chooses Pleasure in Selfish Policy Motives
The speaker explains that acts of voluntary action reflect personal pleasure whether in heroic deeds or avoiding danger. He notes no credit for the policy, calling it a selfish choice that enables more people to ride Ford cars and enjoy the pleasure it brings him.
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Ford
Court to Try Girls in Juvenile Court Setting
Circuit Judge Hennings announced a program placing women on trial proceedings for female offenders. Miss Catherine Dunn and Mrs. FB. Cc. Runge, court attaches, will handle the women’s work. The decision followed the trial of four girls who ran away from home and refused to discuss the case with the judge present.
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Hennings
Catherine Dunn
FB. Cc. Runge
2800 Pound Steer to Be Shown at Panama-Pacific Exposition
The Klamath Falls meat company plans to exhibit a steer weighing about 2800 pounds at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The animal currently weighs 2460 pounds on the ranch south of Klamath Falls and is expected to gain weight before the event.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Klamath Meat Company
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