Justice and Civilization in Lawrence Trial Verdict
Arturo Giovannitti and Giuseppe Ettor were acquitted in a high profile Lawrence labor trial. The New York World praises the verdict as upholding justice, truth, and civilization and condemns the textile mill owners and political manipulation seen during the strike.
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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 Sixteen Year Old Boy
A fragmented account describes a sixteen year old boy who died by self inflicted gunshot. The text notes he never smiled or laughed except once as a baby and reflects on life as a series of shifting moods rather than sustained joy.
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Slater
Modera
Leeparia
Indefinable romance and the question of life’s value
The passage reflects on youth and aging, beauty and deformity, weariness and brightness. It cites Joseph de Maistre that livelihood alone is insufficient. life must have meaning. It notes many men find life worth living without laughter, yet our age demands resilience to keep living.
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Joseph de Maistre
Uniform price law seeks federal anti monopoly rules
Senator Clapp of Minnesota introduced a bill to prohibit interstate sellers from discounting prices in one locality to eliminate competitors, allowing only freight-based differences. The measure, tied to recent Supreme Court upholding of a South Dakota law, targets unfair price discrimination. It is referred to the Interstate Commerce Committee for consideration 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
House plans Christmas recess amid impeachment trial talk
Washington officials report a December 21 to January 3 recess plan for the House with uncertainty in the Senate. Informal talks aim to align on impeachment trial procedures while presidents Taft and House leaders discuss holiday schedules. If the Senate stays in session, the House may meet every third day to satisfy constitutional requirements.
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Washington
D. C
House
Senate
Archbold
Taftla
Reveal Ignorance in Lingerie Tax Plan
Los Angeles officials at a state convention discuss taxing lingerie but fashion experts and society women deny such garments are widely worn. They note tights cost 5 to 15 dollars, silk tights 15 to 60 dollars, and corsets from 15 to 50 dollars, disputing potential revenue sources.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hopkins
Kilbane Wins Featherweight Bout In St Louis
Johnny Kilbane defended his featherweight title with a decision over Tommy Dison of Kansas City in St Louis. The eight round bout did not end in a knockout as Kilbane chose not to finish late, citing concerns over his opponent's condition.
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ST. Louis
Johnny Kilbane
Eway
Tommy Dison
Kansas City
Kilbane
Distros
Automobile Uses Car Battery to Light Savannah Train
During a recent Savannah Georgia automobile race a special train serving as a hotel had trouble with its electric generating system. The fix involved renting an electric automobile and wiring its batteries into the train lighting circuit, supplying all lights while the train was sidetracked at the race course.
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Savannah
Ore Train Heist Tales From Virginia City to Denver
A dramatic early freight tale recalls bands of highwaymen during ore shipments from mines near Hillsboro New Mexico to a Santa Fe line. A lead of $250,066 in ore drew curious crowds as Black Bart era outlaws threatened the costly car. Engineers kept watch over a perilous nearly 600 mile run to a Denver smelter, determined to guard the treasure at all costs.
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Virgina City
Nev
San Francisco
Hillsboro
N. M
Santa Fe
Lees
Black Bart
Bia
Jerry
Denver
German railways trial new warning system at stations
A report describes a regulatory plan for German state railroads to install a station alarm after each signal. The system requires train crews to stop upon hearing the alarm and for station staff to question engine drivers to ensure safety and proper operation.
Passengers Ride Swiss Tunnel Route in Record Week
More than 610000 travelers used the BimpLon tunnel linking Switzerland and Mal y last week on the electric line.
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Bimplon Tunoel
Switzerland
Maly
Safety Campaign Emphasizes Domestic Troubles and Rail Safety
Indianapolis opening of a safety campaign highlights how domestic discord leads to railway accidents. Mr Egan presents visuals on morning family departures and missteps. committees to award a paid month vacation for top safety suggestions across divisions.
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Indianapolis
Egan
Pacific
Railway Age Gazette
Ireland's Longest Line and Largest Railroad Mileage
Ireland's longest line and the nation's largest railroad boast a mileage of 1 181 miles. The worldwide railroad mileage totals 625 009 miles, marking vast network extent.
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Ireland
Worl
Wages Here and Abroad
A reader compares British and American wages and living costs arguing Britain’s lower wages reflect higher living standards and social protections. The letter cites weekly earnings, housing, clothing, meals, pencils, doctors’ fees, and pension-like benefits, contrasting Britain’s protections with harsher American conditions and unsafe employment.
First Recall of Judicial Decision Debate
A letter to the Leader challenges Judge K. M. Landis on recall of decisions, arguing the idea dates back earlier than 1815 and citing Luke chapter twenty three as historical evidence. The writer urges re-reading sacred history and signs the note Dec 13, 1942.
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Landis
K. M. Landis
The Robinson Last Candy Special After Xmas Sale
After Christmas The Robinson offers fourteen varieties at sixpence per pound with a special fancy box candy. Today only a limited sale invites customers to buy and save. A quoted exchange mentions a woman’s remark about not making her own bed as a contrast to frugal shopping.
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Cheyenne
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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Great Britain
London
British Railways
Germany
Berlin
the Tribune
Britain
Ehorgen
Avorkman
Gregalach
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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