Justice and Civilization in Lawrence Trial Verdict
The Massachusetts jury acquitted Arturo Giovannitti and Giuseppe Ettor of murder after a tense Lawrence textile strike. The New York World argues the fair trial upholds justice and civilization, praising the court for careful evidence review and protection of defendants rights despite political tensions.
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Arturo Giovannitti
Massachusetts
Giuseppe Ettor
Lawrence
American Woolen Company
Breen
Woolen Trust
Lowell
Thetace
Ettor
Giovanniti
Anna Loplaxo
Carum
Schule
Poiceman
Aimost
Republic
New York World
A Life Without Laughter In A Teenage Death
A sixteen year old boy dies by his own hand using a bullet to the brain. The piece notes he never laughed or smiled except once at a baby’s action and discusses life as a restless shift through mood, claiming joy is brief and life is a struggle in modern thought.
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Slater
Modera
Leeparia
Notable study of romance and the will to live
A discussion on youth and beauty yielding weariness, and age and deformity finding brightness, arguing with a Maistre quotation that livelihood alone does not make life worth living. It notes some men have lived without laughter, yet only in sterner ages could they endure without smiles.
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Joseph de Maistre
Uniform price law push in Senate faces antitrust questions
Senator Clapp of Minnesota introduced a bill to federalize a state anti monopoly rule. It would bar interstate sellers from varying prices by locality unless freight fees justify differences. The measure follows a Supreme Court upholding of a South Dakota law and aims for swift passage in the Interstate Commerce Committee this session.
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Washington, D. C
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Senate
Clapp
Supreme Court of the
United States
Billas
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Follette
Cummina
Holiday recess sought by House and Senate leaders
The House leadership plans a Christmas to New Year recess from December 21 to January 3, while Senate sentiment shows uncertainty. Senators may stay through holidays to speed the Archbold impeachment trial, with informal talks on procedure and possible third day sessions to meet constitutional needs. President Taft is interested and has discussed the matter with House leaders.
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Washington
D. C
House
Senate
Archbold
Taftla
Reveal Ignorance in Lingerie Tax Plan
In Los Angeles on December 13 county official Hopkins suggested taxing intimate feminine wear at a state convention. Fashionable modistes and society women rebutted, noting most wardrobes do not contain costly garments beyond tights, silk items, and corsets, with costs ranging from five to sixty dollars.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hopkins
Kilbane Wins Featherweight Bout In St Louis Teaser
St Louis December 12 Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion won a decision over Tommy Dison of Kansas City in an eight round bout. Kilbane halted the match before a knockout in the final round due to unsteady opponent and crowd reaction.
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ST. Louis
Johnny Kilbane
Eway
Tommy Dison
Kansas City
Kilbane
Distros
Automobile Used to Light Train in Savannah Race
A special race train in Savannah Georgia serving as a hotel developed trouble in its electric generating mechanism and lighting system. The remedy involved renting an electric automobile and connecting its batteries to the train lighting circuit by cable while the train was sidetracked at the course.
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Savannah
Fortune in Freight Treasure From Nevada to Smelter
The piece recalls historic ore shipments to San Francisco and the jealously guarded, high value cargo. Bandits like Black Bart plagued early rails while engineers risked lives to protect a car carrying about $200 000 to $250 066 in gold and ore destined for a Denver smelter across roughly 300 miles.
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Virgina City
Nev
San Francisco
Hillsboro
N. M
Santa Fe
Lees
Black Bart
Bia
Jerry
Denver
German Railways Install Alarm System At Stations
Regulations require a station master to await train arrival after hearing the alarm and to immediately interrogate the engine drivers. The system is installed on a portion of one German state railroad to register dance signals and alert crews.
Transit surge through the Bimplon tunnel linked to Swiss Italy route
More than 610,000 passengers used the tunnel corridor between Switzerland and Italy last week. The electric line reported a sharp rise in cross border traffic, underscoring the tunnel’s critical role in regional travel.
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Bimplon Tunoel
Switzerland
Maly
Safety campaign emphasized domestic trouble and railway safety
In Indianapolis the safety campaign led by Mr Egan highlighted how domestic troubles contribute to railway accidents. It described measures including safety committees across divisions, a yearly prize of a paid month off, and specific roles for division teams. Additional items noted Britain’s railways and peat fuel tech developments.
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Indianapolis
Egan
Pacific
Railway Age Gazette
Ireland's Longest Line and Largest Railroad Miles
Ireland's longest line is listed at 1 181 miles while the largest railroad shows mileage of 625 009. The figures come from Worl's Railroad Mileage and reflect extensive railway measurements.
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Ireland
Worl
Wages Here and Abroad Compared by a Reader
A letter to the editor argues wage and living cost differences between Britain and the United States under free trade. It claims British workers earn seven dollars weekly and live well on two dollars of board, while American workers earn fifteen dollars but face higher costs and poorer outcomes. The author cites housing, clothing, pencils, doctors, and sickness benefits, contrasting social protections and employer duties, urging readers to rethink wage comparisons.
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the Tribune
Great Britain
Britain
Cheyenne
Ehorgen
Avorkman
Gregalach
First Recall of Judicial Decision
A letter to the Leader from December 13, 1942 disputes Judge K. M. Landis recall dating. The writer argues recall ideas existed long before 1815 and cites Luke 23 as historical corroboration, urging re reading sacred history.
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Landis
K. M. Landis
The Robinson candy special after Christmas sales
After Xmas the Robinson candy special offers fourteen varieties at a price of 6 pence per pound. Buy now and save money with a special fancy box candy labeled T5e. Today only. A separate line notes a social remark about a woman criticizing another for not making her own bed.
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Leader Publashing Company
Bestnees and Publication
Carey Ave
Wro
John DP. Clark
Alex Hastie
Muir
Ebee
Rediter
New York
Chicago
Watson
A. W. Allen
Fortune IN
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London
British Railways
Germany
Berlin
The
Robinson
Hale
Miller’s Diamond Shop
Bret
Miller's Diamond Shop
Ben Cocks
Howard
Swagger
Randall Om
American Electric Shoe Shop
18Th ST
UR Rayo
Continental Oil Company
Charan Wate Tenn
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