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12 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
1
A compact chronicle outlines recent happenings across nations and regions. It notes shifts in political leadership, economic trends, and notable incidents shaping the global landscape.
Reports note Washingtons minimum wage for women set at eight eighty per week after August. Roosevelt contemplates governing reform as Progressive party candidate. Utah poll tax voided. Mount Lassen eruptions threaten forests. Also: Memorials for Kraus and Dunlevy, Mother Jones denied boarding, and extreme weather across the nation with June heat and hail.
The paper announces changes in price and distribution. Subscriptions sent outside the state will be $1.75 per year after the current campaign, with out-of-state renewals dropped at expiration. Local and rail shipment costs lead to a push for parcels post, and new offers include three for $2.00 for a year or three years for $2.00 to attract renewals and new subscribers.
A publisher announces new yearly rates and a policy to drop subscribers at renewal. A fair time offer runs until the end of the fair: three years for two dollars or three friends for two dollars, with cash required.
Senator Borah urged public land legislation for the West before Congress adjourned. Brigadier General Bliss reported the arrest of Quevedo and followers at El Paso. Chamber of Commerce approved a trade commission by 522 to 124 in a referendum. President Wilson favored the Lincoln Memorial highway through Washington for sentiment. Senate foreign relations backed arbitration on Panama tolls by 8 to 6. Commander Scott reported La Ramona besieged by revolutionists. Sebo isolated as communications failed. Secretary McAdoo and Eleanor Wilson honeymooned in New Hampshire. Navy scandal rumors of Mayflower parties wallpaper social circles. Five dynamite sticks found at Agriculture Department. fuses extinguished.
State sources report dates for upcoming events in August and November, including a Democratic convention in Albuquerque and a county fair in Farming. Other items note road and water projects in Rio Arriba and Taos, a creamery shipment to Kansas City and Chicago, and a pending dry election in Clovis.
District Attorney Charles S. Whitman of New York announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. The report also notes Chicago labor movements ending strikes, notable trials, and a St. Louis pageant drawing large crowds.
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