Democratic and Progressive Wings Clash Over Party Reform
The piece argues the Republican Party, split into progressives and reactionaries, cannot reform. It accuses the old guard of manipulating machinery, notes taft era postmasters, and predicts continued distrust of the reactionary Republicans. It asserts Democrats as the true progressive force and urges voters to ally with them.
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Republican Party
Republicaniam
Deel
Gachinery
Chicago
Taft
Conlit
Theodore Howsewelt
Old Guard
Dad
Huey
Democratic Party
Let Us Pension Mothers For Nation’s Future
A historical plea argues for a mothers pension as a practical solution to social strain. It praises maternal sacrifice, notes mothers’ role in forming citizens, and urges Wisconsin to adopt legislation already present in seven states to support aged mothers and widows.
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Wes
Bey Ebil Shey
Nathan
Werse
Solvier
Methors
Tony
Wisconsin
Threats of wage cuts spurred tariff talk face investigation
The article recalls manufacturers threatening wage reductions to sway workers toward tariff support. It notes Eastern pottery and woolen mills pressed for protection, while Secretary Hedfield warns that such actions will trigger investigations to judge their justification. The piece suggests past inquiries checked similar pressure.
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Wuoi- Jeni
Bie Pottery Tritet
Dlaff
Democrate Congress
Hedfield
Lawrence
Washington Bowther
First Uiee
Sugar Tariff Sparks Debate in House Vote
Four of five members vote amid tariff dispute with Louisiana and Michigan sugar interests. Lawmakers discuss automatic reduction for midval after three years. Sugar producers from irrigation regions warn imports will crush the industry and threaten local jobs. Foreigners allegedly could flood the market with raw sugar. senators face pivotal vote as tension grows.
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Louisiana
Michisan
Lewisleus
Bogar
Senate
Rivnens
Sugar Policy Debate On Free Clause In Tariff Talk
The article discusses sugar production and pricing, noting the country imports about eighty billion pounds annually with 22.5 percent grown domestically. It argues domestic beet sugar limits and labor conditions, questioning paying high prices to maintain sugar independence amid tariff considerations.
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Menited
Rane
Sugar tariffs and subsidies debate undercut self sufficiency
The article argues against sugar tariffs and government subsidies as a means to support domestic sugar production. It suggests tariffs are not a lasting solution and would perpetuate dependence, comparing subsidy to air pumping and calling for separation of revenue needs from protectionist policy. It cites costs of sustaining an eight billion pound industry with only two billion support, labeling the plan economically faulty.
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Mourne
Momar
Angar le Seome
Tariffa
Nebroaka State Journal
Dr Malcolm Watson studies malarial problems in Malay Peninsula
Dr Malcolm Watson of Klang travels to Washington then to the Panama Canal Zone to study mosquitoes and malaria. He aided efforts in the Malay Peninsula where draining swamps and blasting rock reduce malaria, with the government funding large drainage projects and manpower to solve health issues.
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Washington
Malcolm Watson
Klang
Pangma Canal Zone
Watson
Eatgon
Penisula
Panama Canal District
Reign of Terror in Coal Region
A series of dynamite blasts and attempted explosions hit Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia over the past week causing numerous deaths and injuries. The Sunshine Coal and Coke mine near Masontown saw four killed and many wounded after 500 sticks exploded. An export at Eohart Maryland involved 1700 pounds of dynamite and seventy tons of powder with three deaths and twelve injuries. An attack on a Brownsville Uniontown line near Leckrone left a track worker finding nine dynamite charges under a rail joint.
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Woeeter
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Maryland
West Virginia
Sunshine Coal and Coke Company
Masontown
Wagasine
Consolidated Coal Company
Eohart
Brownsville
Ten Bouts Set For Frisco Friday Night Card
Ten four round bouts to be staged in Frisco on Friday night feature Chicago lightweight Jack White and local favorite Tommy Mc Farland headlining the program. White recently defeated Owen Moran in a prior matchup.
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Frisco
Ban Francisco
Jack White
Chicago
Tommy McFarland
White
Owen Moran
Modern methods urged to further missionary work
Miss F K Heck, president of the Women's Missionary Union, urged applying modern efficiency to missionary work at the union's twenty fifth annual convention in St Louis. She proposed three commissions to study efficiency, and urged a shift toward self supporting fields, a union monthly, and a productive future plan for leaders and children.
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ST. Louis
F. K
Heck
Women's Missionary Union
Miss Merk
Misa Heck
Union
Differat
OUF
Indiana Health Officer Confronts Friedmann Cure Claims
Dr. J N Hurts, Indiana health commissioner, challenged Friedmann s tuberculosis cure at Washington meeting. He noted the doctor s dramatic sale price and suggested potential profiteering while government physicians remained cautious and avoided direct endorsement.
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Washington
J. N. Hurts
Indiana
Friedrich Franz Friedmann
Friedmann
Cook
Former state officer dies as county ward in Los Angeles
John J. Gosper a former territorial governor of Arizona and former Nebraska secretary of state died in poverty in Los Angeles at age 71. He was a Civil War veteran and died yesterday as a county ward.
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Los
Angles
Cal
John J. Gosper
Arizona
Nebraska
Gosper
Eugenics Movement Spreads in Montclair Church
Montclair, N J May 15 The Eugenics movement has gained further foothold here with the unanim ...
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Montclair
N. J
Unity church mandes health certificates for marriages
A church meeting at Unity church instructed the pastor to perform no further weddings unless both parties present certificates of good health. The directive aims to ensure couples supply health documentation before marriage ceremonies.
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Ous
Unity Church
Motorcycle racer killed during Riverview Park event
Leon Pitts of a St. Louis motorcycle team was killed while speeding around the Bauer track at Riverview Park in Chicago. Hundreds of spectators witnessed the crash as the race continued.
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Chicago
Leon Pitts
St. Louis
Riverview Park
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