Debate on Socialism Draws Largest Chautauqua Crowd
The Redpath chautauqua in Milwaukee hosted a heated two hour debate on "Is Socialism Desirable for the United States?" Ex mayor Emmett Seidel of Milwaukee argued for, ex congressman J Bede of Milne against. The audience filled the hall, with both sides offering facts, statistics, and wit as they weighed government progress versus socialist aims.
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Rural carriers weigh mail and track daily deliveries
Beginning June first rural mail carriers across the country will start weighing mail and recording daily amounts for 30 days. The rural route system has grown from experiments to a nationwide network, expanding to parcel post and delivering perishable goods to farms and distant towns. Residents now rely on rural papers for early news and insights into national events. The report then shifts to Tokyo where Emperor Yoshihito’s grave illness is noted and a U S cable exchanges condolences with President Wilson.
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Home Weekly
The Trusts and the Struggle for the Working Man
He argued that trusts dominate the means of living for workers, lacking soul or consideration for laborers. The speaker emphasized a vital, unresolved issue facing society today in the fight for fair living conditions.
Loan Over Subscribed in Berlin Trade
Berlin reports the Chinese loan issue in Germany was oversubscribed five times. Speakers including Mr. Sei del and Mr. Bede urged government ownership of public services and corporations. They argued over remedies for high living costs, asserting the system is not to blame but certain dispositions.
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Prosecution Targets Millionaire Link in Lawrence Dynamite Plot
Trial excerpts reveal exhibits showing payments to Atteaux by American Woolen Co. and receipts approved by William M. Wood as part of a alleged conspiracy to plant dynamite during the Lawrence strike. Evidence includes checks from Beacon Trust and National Shawmut Banks for expenses and claims, with signatures and vouchers.
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American Woolen Co
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No Court Yesterday as Court Adjourned to Tuesday Morning
The superior court was not in session yesterday due to adjournment by Judge Conyers until Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The grand jury met as usual and was in session most of the day while the judge planned to convene the court this morning to take up motions and appearance dockets.
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Brunswick plans grand Fourth of July railway celebration
Plans exist for a major July Fourth celebration in Brunswick if the Georgia Coast and Piedmont railroad opens its extension in time. Officials anticipate speeches and entertainment with a Brunswick Waycross baseball game, contingent on bridge work finishing soon.
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Strikers Return to Work in Philadelphia
Several hundred shipping men resumed duties after the longshoremen strike in Philadelphia. Workers stated more would return if police protection could be provided.
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Public Schools Near Term End in Brunswick
The Brunswick public schools prepare for closure of a highly successful term. Examinations start soon as teachers and pupils stay busy. Attendance likely surpasses prior records with many new pupils. Commencement includes a large graduating class of 15 to 20 at the opera house and other exercises in school buildings.
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Constitutional Amendment Proposal to Let Congress Act
Washington May 28 Congress proposed a constitutional amendment to vest exclusive power in Congress to legislate on questions affecting foreign citizens living in the United States. Representative Bartholdi of Missouri introduced the joint resolution addressing the California Japanese situation.
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Abscounding Teller Dies in South America
Boston reports the death in Valparaiso Chile of F T Moore former assistant receiving teller at the National Bank of Commerce who absconded 53 000 with bank funds fourteen years ago Moore fled Boston in 189 when irregularities surfaced and was later arrested in Valparaiso on embezzlement charges but the courts refused extradition during his years there he became a leading figure in the city’s business scene
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Gibson on trial again for murder of Rosa Szabo
Newburg New York. James Gibson formerly of Newburg is on trial for the murder of Mrs Rosa Szabo at Green Lake last July. The first trial at Goshen ended in disagreement. The second trial was delayed from the start of the week due to a change in attorneys.
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Democrats Agree On All Chairmanships Announced
Washington May 2 Democratic members of the ways and means committee tentatively agreed on chairmanships for House committees. Burnett of Alabama to head immigration, Sparkman of Florida to lead rivers and harbors, with many chairs unchanged and others heavily altered.
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