Federal inquiry into conditions described by Davies on trust attitudes
United States Commissioner of Corporations Joseph E Davies outlines the Wilson administration stance toward industrial combinations at the American Hardware Manufacturers association convention in Athletic City. He announces a new scientific probe into trusts, aiming to inform future legislation and decide whether large units or monopolies best serve society.
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United States Commissioner of Corporations
Joseph E. Davies
Wilson
Joseph BE. Davies
United States
American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association
Athletic City
N. 4
Federal Department of Justice
Davies
Trovies
Vie Berein
Bs Reuis
Sedon
Congress
New Jersey Home for Disable Soldiers faces $10000 deficit
The 48th annual report filed with Governor Taylor shows the New Jersey Home for Disable Soldiers at Kearney to be in a dire financial state with a deficit over $10,000. Officials urge a $15,000 special appropriation for repairs and expanded maintenance as inmate needs rise and staff tasks increase.
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Trenton
New Jersey
Kearney
Taylor
Richard Wayne Parker
Richard J. Drever
Parker
Board of Managers
B. Burd
Grubb
Drever
Lavink
Matawan Literary Society Meets In Afternoon Session
Members of the Matawan Literary Society gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Migs G. M. Parry. The program included Roll Call Birds That We Know New Jersey's Game farm Miss M Terhune readings Hirds of Killingworth Miss N Whitlock Early Canadian Clerges Champlain Miss M Terhune music Miss McIntyre De la Tour and Acadia Prof I Howard Lloyd readings parts 1 2 3 by Miss G M Marry Mrs Field and Mrs Sutphin concluding with a dainty collation.
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Matawan
Matawan Lit
Erary Society
Migs G. M. Parry
New Jersey
Game Fuarm
M Terhune
Hirds
Killingworth
Misa N. Whitlock
Clerces
Champlain
M. Terhune
McIntyre
de la Tour
Acadia
I Howard Lloyd
Reading
G. M. Marry
Mrs. Field
Sutphin
Reserved Decision in Rightmire Appeal Remains Open
In Trenton Justice Kaliseh reserved judgment after hearing arguments to keep County Engineer Matel D. Rightmire of Atlantic from State Prison for one year. Prosecutor George Eltzer pressed for a new trial or a reduced sentence due to allegedly erroneous testimony affecting the conviction.
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Trenton
Der
Matel D. Rightmire
Atlantic
Supreme Court
Kaliseh
George 8. Eltzer
Middlesex County
Rightmire
Chattle Chips School Column Promotes Conduct and Seals
The Corridors guideline urges hats removed on entry and priority to girls, quiet behavior, and orderly transitions. Kipling verse recited by Tish. students praised for drawing, proposing seals for Chattle Spirit and stationery use. Red Cross Christmas seals offered by Camp Fire Girls to help tuberculosis, with notes from Madaline West. Athletics cup and league schedule announced, and a yellow conduct card to warn pupils for past behavior.
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Chartie
Red Cross
Millionaire Kid Paddock Inherits More Wealth
New York reports Simon D Paddock, the "Millionaire Kid," has inherited about 166000 dollars, adding to the 50000 he gained in 1912. Once a former Atlantic Highlands chauffeur and racing automobile owner, he is now married and employed at a Brooklyn music machine shop while pursuing a talking machine invention.
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New York
Simon D Paddock
Paddock
Atlantic Highlands
N. J
Syracuse
N. Y
Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn
Heath
Oll
County school medical examiners form group
Steps toward a county association of school medical examiners have begun. Dr W U Kurta urges a hygienic inspection program, with a Dec 16 meeting at Chattle High School to elect officers and adopt a constitution and by laws. A previous faculty meeting occurred in Asbury Park.
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W. U. Kurta
Asbury Park School
Chattle High School
Asbury Park
Public utilities plan hearing on Bradley Beach water rates
Public Utility Commissioners will meet Bradley Beach officials within the next Fortnight to hear the borough's discrimination complaint against Monmouth Water Company. The borough seeks a water price reduction for buildings under construction and a new two class vocational program in Asbury Park schools to aid students lagging academically, seen as a step toward a trade school.
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Bradley Beach
Monmouth Water Company
Asbury Park
Curious exchange on minerals sparks old glossaries
Fragmentary transcript names familiar minerals and evokes a paperbound discourse on the twelve most important minerals of the United States. It references coal, iron, clay, copper, petroleum, gold, stone, natural gas, cement, lead, silver, and other materials in a colonial or educational frame.
Parcel Post Profits Boost Railroads' Pay Claims
Washington reports about 30 million dollars in calendar year 1912 profits from the new parcel post system. A forthcoming bill will overhaul railway pay, readjusting compensation every four years and addressing parcel post costs to satisfy railroads and the Post Office.
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Washington
Delis
Congress
None Post Office
Post Office Department
Magellan Strait Traffic Record At Ten Months
Official Valparaiso report shows a record 408 steamers passed the Magellan Strait between January and October this year. Atlantic reachers contributed 221 vessels while 187 came from the Pacific, with officials arguing the Panama Canal opening will not cut Magellan traffic and Valparaiso remains the southern Pacific’s principal port.
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Magellan Strait
Valparaiso
Chile
Atlantic
Taciiic
Panama Canal
Southern Pacific
Denver Sheriff Recovers Diamond From Rubber Heel
Weld county Colorado Sheriff J P McAfee recovered a diamond worth 200 dollars from the rubber heel of a shoe in Denver streets. He believes the heat from a radiator softened the rubber and let the stone cling to it as he walked. A friend spotted the sparkle while he sat with feet on a desk. The sheriff issued a new rule requiring deputies to wear rubber heels.
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Denver
J. PF. McAfee
Weld County
Colo
Land Scheme Lets Small Farmers Buy Land On Installments
Officials study extending a private experiment on the Uncompahgre irrigation project to attract small farmers across the west. Buyers take 5 to 20 acre plots at 200 dollars per acre, paying back through crop proceeds while the landowner handles plowing and storage facilities. Half of annual crop proceeds go to the owner until payment is complete.
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Merton
Seer von
Cabinet Women Trim Calling List Amid House Growth
In Washington officials report cabinet women prune their calling lists as the House expands. The move follows no precedent for mandated calls and aims to reduce overcrowded social obligations at the opening of a new social season.
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Wacbington
de Ison
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Madaline West
Chattle
Wells Hospital
New Brunswick
Melvin A. Rite
Tarents
Jimmie
Nellie
Simon Paddock
RED Bank News
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Athletic Association of the Red and High School
John Weaver
Fred Brower
George Daly
Forture
Bryan
Charles E. Hires Company
Philadelphia
Smith & Painter
Wilmington
Del
Smith & Painters
Steinbach Company
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