Roosevelt Feels strain Over Morton's Equitable Plan
President Roosevelt's long defense of Paul Morton faces new exposure as Morton, installed at Equitable after policyholder fraud scandals, is found seeking to form a vast insurance trust. The move would crush competition and threaten public robbery on an unprecedented scale, testing the president's support for a once ally.
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Roosevelt
Paul Morton
Equitable Assurance Society
Morton
Equitable
Mr. Morton
Equitable Row Over Morton's Secret Graft Plans
The piece denounces Morton for secret graft schemes and defends public distrust of his circle. It accuses him of intending to mislead the public while seeking to profit, urging the Equitable to discipline Morton and his associates.
Editorial Cries Against Censorship and San Francisco Riot Echo
A local paper condemns a provocative Roosevelt inquiry and a brutal suggestion to train ship arms, arguing against support for violence toward San Francisco. It warns editors to uphold responsible press freedoms and urges readers to refrain from reckless sentiments, urging New Year’s local shopping habits over mail-order schemes.
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United States
Roosevelt
Rayner
San Francisco
Frugal Gift Tips for Men in a Quip Filled Matecase
A humorous guide advises gifts for men noting that ties hint at criminal intent and clothing costs deter marriage. It suggests practical items like money for cigars, engraved jewelry sparingly, a Turkish pipe, a fountain pen, a pocket dictionary, and a book for young businessmen. It also warns against overly valuable gifts and favors sham items for musicians and other stereotypes.
Thief in Our Midst Reported in Houston
A series of nighttime thefts hit J Q Briggs residence and editor's milk house in Houston Minnesota. Thief stole a ham mince-meat and a horse blanket, seen by residents, with locals joking about tar and feathers as punishment. The note blames a lurker prowling for warmth and mocks the thief's methods.
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Houston
Minn
Signal
J. Q. Briggs
Nels Forsyth
Nels
Mr. Cargill
Judge Rules Strike Plots Lawful in U S Case
Judge A L Sanborn of the U S district court in La Crosse upheld the right to strike for cause or no cause and ruled that conspiracy to strike aimed at bettering labor conditions is not unlawful. In Allis-Chalmers vs Molders Union Milwaukee eight union men were found guilty of violating an injunction but only nominal fines were imposed for picketing without proof of coercion.
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A. L. Sanborn
United States District Court
la Crosse
Allis-Chalmers Company
Milwaukee
Moulders’ Union
Sanborn
Judges Rule Unlawful to Fine Unions in Strike Case
Judge Sanborn finds the strike conspiracy by workers lawful as economic action. He states unions cannot be fined as corporations or parties to suits for violating an injunction, deeming organized labor a legitimate instrument for advancing workers. Labor leaders hail the ruling as a victory and uphold the right to strike.
La Crosse May Advertise In New Diamond Jo Booklet
A Diamond Jo representative urged La Crosse officials to fund space in a new booklet the line is producing. Directors of the Board of Trade met this afternoon at four o'clock to consider the plan. Most upper Mississippi cities have already reserved space.
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Board of Trade
la Crosse
Upper Mississippi
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Tribune Publishing Company
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By Mail
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Chicago
Marquette Building
New York City
Potter Building
Ted
Paul
Tooting
Ello
Bill
Nels Thompson’s
Michaels-Stern Fine Clothing
Michaels, Stern & Co
Rochester, N.Y
Thompson
Nels Thompson
S. 41
Ni “Jim
Petticoat Department
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