Mob Violence Criticized as Lawless in Emmetsburg Editorial
An Emmetsburg editorial denounces mob violence following a lynch threat and urges citizens to support peace officers and courts. It warns mobs undermine law, praises police, sheriffs, judges, and juries, and cites dangers when vigilantism replaces due process. The piece also comments on Iowa politics, noting Congressman Dickinson's cautious stance amid criticism of Congressman Cole.
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Litman
Spence
Jack Sipes
Dan Detling
Spencer
Bertone
Emmetsburg
COAL AND OIL INTERESTS IN heated public ads
Oil companies and large coal concerns flood Chicago papers with full page advertisements touting heating products. Oil sellers claim big advantages while coal dealers dispute rival claims, fearing competition. If major interests bid for public patronage, better value may follow. the piece wishes the campaign to continue.
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COAL
Chicago
Great Lakes freight traffic as Duluth tops rivals
The National Shipping Board reports Duluth leads Great Lakes shipping, surpassing Chicago and others in iron ore and grain loading with large coal receipts from eastern ports. It urges deepening the St. Lawrence waterway to cut freight costs and boost Atlantic access, pressing western congressmen to act.
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New York City
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New York
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Seattle
Buffalo
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Gotham
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Chicago
Europe
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Congress
Figures Do Not Lie But They Fail To Stand
In 1909 the combined incomes of the United States totaled 27000000000 dollars. By 1920 the figures swelled to 74000400000 dollars, nearly treble in eleven years yet not enough to cover three times as much of life’s necessities. Prices rose for most goods and earnings do not keep pace with obligations.
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United States
Fragmentary note on income and class differences
A fragment discusses how wealthier individuals historically had segmented incomes while poorer people continue to face limited earnings. The text hints at ongoing disparities without clear dates or actors, reflecting social stratification themes.
Dirigibles and Pursuit Planes Debated for Navy Build
Secretary Whbur favors spending six million on another dirigible while an aviator claims 600 pursuit planes could be built for the same sum. He proposes two planes to gain an airship’s four hour start and disable it quickly. The piece questions the value of dirigibles versus planes in modern rapid movement warfare.
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Whbur
He Sought Safety in Jail After Fatal Chicago Killing
Robert Stam, a Chicago murderer released on a technical ruling, shot and killed Howard Beck with a revolver. After 24 hours on the run he surrendered at a prison, asking to be locked in a cell saying he would feel safer inside than among Beckwith’s pursuers.
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Robert Stam
Chicago
Howard Beckwith
Beckwith
Espers Choose Esperanto for Interworld Talks at Paris Meeting
At the Congress of international Spiritualists in Paris it was decided that future Spirit communications will be conducted in Esperanto. English French German Spanish and other languages will be disregarded for messages from the other world. The change poses a challenge to older and busy readers.
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Congress of International Spiritualists
Paris
Indemnity Postwar Prediction Echoes Past Conflicts
The message asserts that after any future gas war there will be an indemnity imposed on the war owners. It suggests that historical events are likely to recur, urging readers to observe what unfolds and anticipate repayment and accountability in future conflicts.
Wages for Convicts Across Parks and Prisons
A 1920s remark notes convict labor pay in state parks near Lost Island Lake at 16 2-8 cents daily while Stillwater prisoners receive four cents and Sing Sing inmates earn three to three and a half cents. The funds can be sent to relatives, saved as a nest egg, or left for life terms, highlighting concerns about crime and reform.
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State Park
Lost Ieland Lake
Stillwater
Minnesota
Sing Sing
New York
Canada has fewer banks since 1816
The article notes Canada had 22 chartered banks in 1816 and now has 11 due to mergers, arguing centralization of money gives control over exchanges and power. It also mentions raffle cops must stay tempered under provocation, with local police portrayed as sympathetic to these claims.
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Canada
Worst Hail in Fifty Years Strikes Fenton Region
The Fenton community recalls the fifty year hail record broken last Friday when hailstones the size of baseballs battered roofs and windows from Fenton to Lone Rock for fifteen minutes. Cars, trees, and school and church windows were damaged, with rain worsening the aftermath.
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Fenton
Lone Rock
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Arnolds Park Boy KDled in Des Moines Automobile Crash
Des Moines reported the death of Glen Stewart aged 12 formerly of Arnolds Park after being struck by a car a few days earlier. The incident underscores a fatal crash affecting Arnolds Park youth.
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Arnolds Park
Glen Stewart
Des Miones
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