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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
2
The piece argues for peace between workers and owners amid industrial strife. It notes strikes and violence threaten progress as capital can move to bonds, while workers demand fair living conditions. It urges mutual effort to improve conditions for long term prosperity.
Hoosier torlea W Cottom senior former Ledger editor dies at 84 at his home 84 Third street New Albany after seven days illness. Born in Dayton Ohio he moved to Indiana at age five and worked from printer's devil to editor. He spent 52 years with the New Albany Ledger and served briefly on the Evening News in Louisville during the Civil War. He also contributed to the Indianapolis Sentinel and Cincinnati Commercial. Survived by son Charles and daughter Cora with funeral plans undetermined.
Enoa H Nebeker 76 longtime Indiana resident died in Covington today from complications of diseases. He served as United States Treasurer under President Harrison in 1801. He was born in Indiana and held public office during the early 19th century.
Charles Miller, U S District Attorney of Indiana, will not be reappointed when his term ends April 1. The Balkan conference adjourned with no resumption date, leading to speculation delegates may delay final decisions to allow mediation by Turkey or the powers. The criminal appeal in Chicago is also noted.
Notice lists parcels across Madison and nearby townships in Jefferson County Indiana up for public auction on the second Monday in February 2910 to cover taxes and charges. The schedule names Anderson Ulysses G Martha and Lyman W Dolhoover William Francisco Oliver Stout Harsing W.W and many property holders with sections and townships detailed.
Fragmented report notes a claimed suffragette plot in London involving a cabinet officer and militant groups. Details are unclear with garbled text but reference to political tension over women's voting rights persists.
The Supreme Court rules that illegal restraints on trade violate the Sherman Act. James A. Patten and associates face New York indictments over alleged manipulation of cotton markets and ether imports. The New York federal court and Southern District of New York handle the cases, citing attempts to restrain commerce.
The Minnesota Supreme Court today struck down a challenged law as unconstitutional, ruling the statute violated constitutional protections. The decision concerns regulations affecting carriers and freight shippers, with implications for future transport and trade policy in the state.
A Newcastle jury foreman faced threats and a pending health crisis as a paste card threat arrived. The incident centered on alleged conspiracy discussions in the jury room and was linked to letters mailed from a Chicago address signed State Street.
Colorado endures severe winter cold with Denver recording a new low of 62 degrees below zero at midnight, then warming to minus 26 degrees the following morning. The cold wave grips Pewee Denver and surrounding areas as temperatures plummet.
A Progressive party measure proposes an industrial commission to regulate large interstate corporations. The plan aims to empower a new body to oversee big business beyond railroads, with broader authority under federal commerce oversight. Washington may also build a hall for automobile shows.
President Samuel Gompers denounced wage suppression and government power as he addressed the Senate judiciary committee. He urged enactment of a bill regulating injunctions in labor disputes as Taft proposed an arbitration board for Panama Canal tolls. The passage also notes broker commission dynamics.
Washington January 6 President Taft announced the reappointment of Dr Charles K P Neill to lead the Labor Department as Labor Commissioner.
A farmers institute discussion revealed many households use jars and air tight structures to store green crops, equating cabbage kraut and corn silage as preservation methods. The note highlights silage feeding livestock increases milk and meat, with farmers urged to adopt the practice for healthier winter food and better returns.
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