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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1913
Page
2
A light, humorous miscellany from Butler Georgia notes witty quips about fashion, food, travel, politics, and social norms. Items reference Napoleon descendants in Los Angeles, Chinatown in New York, and a New York jewelry heist, with jests on salaries, wartime posture, and daily life.
Professor Willis L. Moore, chief of the weather bureau since 1895, is summarily removed by President Wilson after an investigation into alleged efforts to become secretary of agriculture. Secretary Houston suspends Charles Burns and promises further action, with a Justice Department inquiry ongoing.
Vice President Marshall urges conscience in big business as a curb on socialism and argues estates over 100000 should revert to the state upon death. In California, European syndicates protest foreign land limits amid alien rights debates. In Rome Georgia a whiskey barrel is found buried in a grave as moonshiners are pursued. In Concord New Hampshire Representative Clifford Snow is expelled by a 177 to 119 vote for offering to sell his vote amid party shifts.
On the Arizona border near Naco General Pedro Ojeda and about 300 federals surrendered to US border troops after a five day siege by state forces in which over half the garrison was killed. Captain H A Seyarts aided Ojeda as they fled toward the railroad tracks amid heavy fire. Captain Figueroa and fifteen federal troops remained to cover the escape. In Chihuahua Vacio Herrera led 400 followers terrorizing the region demanding ransom from foreigners and sacking stores with Italian Jose Bovio captured and released after a $2400 payment.
Ernest Moschner aged 35 killed his four children then shot himself at his Fitchburg home. Police say prolonged ill health caused temporary insanity. Moschner's wife found the bodies upon returning from work.
Suffragettes attempting an open air Hyde Park meeting faced a hostile anti suffragist crowd who showered missiles as police intervened to escort them away. A large police presence at Wimbledon Common controlled an open air gathering with mounted officers charging to protect participants.
In Meigs County near the Tennessee River a tinner named Charles W. Goodlake killed his wife with five bullets and wounded his son who escaped. He fortified himself in his home and defied a sheriff's posse for hours before dying from six pistol shots and buckshot.
Vice President Marshall warned wealthy individuals and special privilege groups that public unrest has risen to a level that could threaten government institutions. He cautioned the nation risked paternalism or socialism if oppression continued.
Reports from Sacramento describe an anti alien land ownership bill passed by the California lower house aimed at aliens including Japanese subjects but phrased to restrict landholders who have not declared intent to citizenship The debate touched treaty rights and the measure drew foreign press reactions from Tokyo with alarms and cautious optimism about fair U S treatment.
John J. Mitchell a Democrat won the Massachusetts thirteenth district seat after a three cornered contest dominated by tariff debate. He defeated Republican Alfred Cutting by 4148 votes while Norman H. White trailed by 3200. President Wilson sent a gracious congratulatory message as results came in. Osborne heads Internal Revenue and other posts announced in Washington with several nominations.
Griffin resident Drew Smith, an escaped convict from the state prison farm, was captured in Pike county while operating an illicit distillery. Deputy Collectors E J Hinton and R S Ison arrested him near Jolly as he slept. no resistance was offered though a dirk and a slingshot were found.
President Wilson argues the tariff bill enjoys broad support and benefits consumers, with a quick effect on sugar prices. He says price controls will fail under true competition and notes some legitimate resistance from interests but sees no ruinous cuts. He cites ongoing hearings by the Ways and Means Committee.
William F. McCombs announces a five member finance committee to raise funds for the national committee headquarters in Washington until the next campaign. Members are Homer S. Cummings Clark Howell Fred B. Lynch A Mitchell Palmer and Cato Selfs. Morgan's Last Home. John Pierpont Morgan buried at Cedar Hill cemetery Hartford Conn. The grave site is described with family relations and inscription.
Delegates to the twenty second annual continental economies of the Daughters of the American Revolution were welcomed to Washington by President Wilson in his first public address since his inauguration. Secretary of State Bryan and the French ambassador M Jes serand also spoke. Wilson and Bryan urged applying revolutionary principles to modern problems.
At nightfall an estimated 200000 men in Belgium had quit work in the front strike by Belgian workingmen demanding manhood suffrage. The movement trails Socialist expectations by about 100000 but has shown more strength than many observers predicted.
Georgia towns report spring religious meetings in Tallapoosa and Columbus, plus crime in West Point with a fatal duel near McRae. Athens plans a university leadership change. Dalton notes peach crop risks but prospects improve. Manchester roads project. Metter bids for county status. Thomasville oats rust easing. Atlanta arts season critique.
An advertisement from the United Shoe Machinery Company of Boston argues that royalties for using machine-made shoe production are very low, claiming averages under 2 1/3 cents per pair for two thirds of US shoes and under 5 cents per pair for high-priced shoes. It invites readers to write for details.
A nostalgic reflection on April Fools customs in Paris Scotland England and the United States. The piece notes playful tricks and the risk of pranks bouncing back, while tracing the holiday’s obscure origins from ancient Rome to France and Hindu traditions.
Miss Hattie M. Jones of Savannah describes severe scalp dandruff and a hand skin condition lasting four weeks. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, her hair stopped shedding and regrew, and her hand healed. The advertisement invites readers to request free samples and Skin Book from Cuticura Dept. L Boston.
Mexico's capital features streets with vivid names such as The Love of God Street The Holy Ghost Street Pass If You Can Street Lost Child Street Sad Indian Street and Street of the Wood Owls reflecting local culture and imagery.
An advertisement touts Capucine as the best cure for summer headaches caused by heat draughts or fever. It promotes Hicks brand bottles sold at medicine stores with a claim of rapid relief and mentions related products and testimonials.
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