Coal’s Quiet Labor Feeds a Restless Public in Cold Footed Times
A fragmented report notes the coal industry’s quiet labor under a tense public mood. The fuel’s supply and workers’ efforts shape energy concerns and civic pressure as winter tightens.
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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
3
That Mississippi: Postmistress Rowing in Turbulent Times
A fragmented report recalls a colored lady serving as postmistress in Mississippi whose actions sparked controversy and heated attention within the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Navy Equal to Britain Statement Sparks Labor Debate
The fragment argues about a navy equal to Great Britain and questions the idea of a standing army equal to Germany. It critiques the use of violent rhetoric and notes that wage workers must toil overtime to support soldiers and their dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Germany
Vessel owner sails New York wheat exchange for coffee
A vessel owner sailed from New York with wheat valued at 30000 dollars and traded it in Great Britain for cutlery, then to Brazil for coffee. Returning to New York the coffee cargo was worth 20000 dollars, leaving a 10000 dollar US gain. Officials told the skipper the country was richer by 10000 dollars, but he had lost 10000 dollars on the transaction and could not understand the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Britain
Brazil
States
Speaker Henderson Contemplates Diplomatic Birth
The morning report notes that Speaker Henderson may be rewarded for his favorable stance on trust legislation. The article also mentions his mind desires a diplomatic birth during the current session of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henderson
Congress
Treaty Faces Strong Senate Opposition Across States
The Michigan sugar interests rebuke Mr Oxnard and the state delegation plans to oppose the treaty in full. Senators Burrows and Dietrich announce resistance, while Alger is expected to back it against constituents. California’s senators waver, adding to administration anxiety as Senate time drags on statehood debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxnard
Michigan
Burrows
Dietrich
Nebraska
Alger
Itiish
California
Senate
Democratic Party Leaders Face Shifts After Richardson Resignation
The article notes possible resignation of Representative J.D. Richardson and signals lively contests among remaining Democratic leaders for key committee posts held by Tennessee statesmen. Richardson, as minority leader, is a member of the leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
J.D. Richardson
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Mr. Richardson
Democrats Reshuffle on Appropriations Committee
Representative James Hay as Democratic caucus chair will move from the military committee to the appropriations panel and Representative Ala will be promoted to the same committee vacancies on the co appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ‘Hay
Appropriations
American Beet Sugar Association votes on Cuba treaty stance
The Washington meeting on December 8 passed resolutions opposing the reciprocity treaty with Cuba and opposing Chinese contract labor in the Philippine Islands and Hawaii. Proxies and votes gave the action full authority, with notable absence of Michigan delegates. Conflicting views from the Michigan Beet Sugar Association were noted as capitol delegates pressed tariff and cost concerns in Fremont county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Oxnard
Maxes
Michigan
Michigan Beet Sugar Association
American Beet Sugar Association
Capitol
Congress
Michigan Man
National Beet Sugar” Association
National Association
Far West
Atlantic Seaboard
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Public Auction At Hamburg Riverton Road Farm
A public sale will be held at a farm 5 miles northeast of Hamburg and 4 miles southwest of Riverton on the Hamburg and Riverton road, Wednesday January 28, 1908 at 10 a.m. The property includes 1 team horses, 18 head of cattle, and various farming implements such as a mower, hay rake, stalk walker, corn planter, cultivators, lister, drill, wagons, bob sled, harness, saddle and bridle, tools, cider mill, hay rack, woodrack, kettle, safe, heating stove, bedstead, lounge, 20 bushels seed corn, Enna C Black owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Riverton
Administration anti trust bills stun both parties in Congress
The Knox anti trust bills introduced January 8 by Rep Jenkins aim to amend the interstate commerce and Sherman acts to curb railroads and trusts. Critics say the measures aid railroads and leave initiative to the attorney general, while Hearst urges action against the coal trust. Ames Iowa completes a new engineering hall, four stories, 208 by 100 feet, cost about 215000, housing labs and drafting rooms. engineering attendance and scope expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
House
Representative Jenkins
Judiciary Committee
White House
Roosevelt
Congress
Continental Tobaccs Co
W. F. Hearst
New York American
Hearst
Coal Trust
United States
The
Wall Street
Iowa State
College
Ames
Iowa
Towa, Brick and Tile Manufacturers
Iowa Eng’neering Society
Proudfoot and Bird
Des Moines
Public Sale At Farm Near Hamburg And Farragut
Will offer for sale at my farm 6 miles east and 84 of a mile south of Hamburg and 10 miles south of Farragut on Friday Jan. 28 many head of livestock and farm goods. Described property includes 10 head cattle 6 horses 28 hogs a stall cutter 500 bushels of corn and other items. WARDEN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Farragut
Wood Pricing Listed At One Dollar Per Cord
A fragment notes a price of one dollar per cord for chopping cord wood with a missing verbatim source. The brief implies a local pricing update or advertisement and mentions a person or entity connected to the listing. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
Dissolution Notice of A G Brower and Co Partnership
Notice of dissolution of the firm A G Brower & Co between A G Brower and Frank McBride by mutual consent. All dues to the firm are payable to A G Brower. Debts and obligations assumed by A G Brower. Hamburg January 5, 1908. Frank McBride A G Brower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Brower
Frank Mo
A.G. Brower & Co
Sims
G. ‘Brower
Hamburg
Frank ' ‘McBrite
A.G. Browsn
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