Editorial on Taft and West drift in presidential primaries
The editorial argues six states New Jersey Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin North Dakota and Texas allow direct presidential primary votes. It suggests such primaries could sway national conventions and moral support for endorsed candidates. It notes Taft’s stance may benefit modestly but questions sincerity and highlights West-West political estrangement and rising push for initiative referendum and recall.
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New Jersey
Nebraska
Oregon
Wiscconsin
North Dakota
Texas
Taft
West
California
Ohio
la Follette
la Follette’s
Cincinnati
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Maine
New Hampshire
Noted New Haven Theater Incident Triggers Public Backlash
Popular students in New Haven hailed as the student’s paradise after wrecking a local theatre. Several youths were arrested but discharged, while newspapers blamed management for the affair and offered restitution to any wrecker whose clothing was damaged. Police apology urged by contemporary observers.
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New Haven
Croker on Ireland and industrial reform stance
Richard Croker argues Ireland is a developing nation rich in minerals and farming potential but hampered by land rent and emigration. He proposes capital investment to mobilize idle funds, reduce wages claims, and expand industrial growth to lift the economy and reform worker compensation law. The piece also cites Judge Winslow on poverty and the Wisconsin court's constitutional readings.
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Richard Croker
Ireland
Croker
Erin
Mavourneen
Mavourgeen
Winslow
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Workmen Compensation Move
The Wisconsin Supreme Court endorses state workmen compensation to provide cash for workers injured on the job. The court rejects feudal precedent and aligns with modern legislative duties, signaling broad implications for employer protections and civil remedies.
Beheading Threat Beset Woman for Child Poisoning in Germany
Magdalena Voigt, a widow in Chemnitz, Germany, was convicted of poisoning her 13 year old daughter to secure a $5,000 life insurance. She faces execution by sword, a rare beheading method in Germany, while also awaiting a 2 year 5 month sentence for arson and a $75 fine. The case raises questions about whether the prison term runs before the death sentence.
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United Press
Chemnitz, Ger
Magdalena Voigt
Germany
Voight
A German Aerial Cruiser Carries 20 Passengers on 300 Mile Flight
Berlin reports the Schwaben aerial cruiser carried 20 passengers on a 300 mile flight from Dassel dorf to Berlin in less time than express trains. The Z 9 military cruiser passed a 20 hour acceptance flight at 2000 plus feet. Schwaben will make two daily trips from Johannisthal before returning to Friedrichshafen. The Schutte Lanz No 1 undergoes trials at Mannheim.
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Berlin
Ger
Special Sale of Bathroom Fittings in Basement
50 cents each for Bath Sprays, Soap Dishes, and solid brass fixtures. Heavy nickel plating, first quality, various styles. Regularly sold at 65 to 98 cents. No seconds. Basement location.
Christmas Gift Room At B Al Read Co Store
The B Al Read Company established 1957 announces December readiness for Christmas shoppers. The store offers home and personal gifts with a transformed Reading Room as a Gift Room and hallway seating near the Tea Room for customers. Free use of desks and magazines is encouraged for visitors.
Special Coat and Silk Vest Sale Ad
Children coats in tan covert and red heavy cloak ing flannel for ages 2 to 6 priced at 2 to 5 range, previously 3.98 to 7.50. Silk vests in Swiss rib, pure silk, low neck, regular and extra sizes, now 1.25. Also furniture store offers holiday gift storage for Christmas delivery. Early selections advised due to exclusivity.
Ghosts do not excuse rent nonpayment in London case
London tenants cannot dodge rent by claiming hauntings. Judge Harrington of the Wandsworth county court upheld a precedent denying ghost-walking as a valid defense after William Atkinson was sued for rent, despite reports of a grey-headed ghost banging, slapping, hurling objects, pattering, and unlocking doors. A separate ad notes French chalk removes grease spots from dress material.
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London
Harrington
Wandsworth County Court
William Atkinson
Atkinson
Department Store Bargains Offer Scarce Articles
Radford B. Smith 1072 Main St advertises a department store sale in Fairfield with a wide range of discounted goods. Items include Turkish towels at 10c, flannels at 25c, gloves, mittens, caps, embroidered handkerchiefs, pocket lights, bottles, curtain rods, overalls, corsets, gloves, cloth, alarm clocks, shirts, dolls, socks, fleeced shirts, aviation caps, lunch boxes, toy pops, gingham aprons, sweaters, cheese cloth, prints, flannel, gingham, cretonnes, batting, muslin, and velvet shopping bags. Special 9 to 10 a.m. window of offers.
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Radford B. Smith
Main St
Fairfield Age
Gilman
Ten Commandments for all Turks
The Young Turks committee of Union and Progress issues ten commandments aimed at boycotting Italians and curbing Italian influence in Turkey as tensions rise over Tripoli. The rules urge boycotts, language bans, school and employment restraints, and avoidance of Italians to damage them. This flags a militant anti Italian stance amid regional conflict.
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Salonika
Young Turks Committee of “Union and Progress
Tripoli
Turkey
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