Business and labor fears in the United States
John G. Shedd, president of the Marshell etd company in Chicago, writes in the Chicago Tribune that fundamental business health is threatened by fear and government pressure on large enterprises. He argues for free competition, responsible law enforcement, and criticizes labor market uncertainty and price pressures in beef and other goods while urging balanced, reasonable competition and protection of life and property.
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John G. Shedd
Marshell Etd Company
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
United States
Department of Justice
Geners
McNemera
Neh
Peor
Ail Rot
Flulist
Tomiorrow
John Warner
John Mitche
Aurora jury imposes life term with harsh extra punishment
A jury in Aurora Illinois convicted Morris for the killing of Mrs. Dames at Pontic and handed down life imprisonment. They also decreed that on each anniversary of the crime he be fed bread and water in state prison and denied any future parole or pardon. The judge limited remarks to confirming the verdict and the life sentence.
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Aurora
Morris
Dames
Pontic
Illinois
Board of
Pacdona
Naide
Pardon and Punishment Debate Sparks Jury Opinion
A jury debate on justice exposes impatience with pardons and parole. Advocates urge permanent restraint for certain criminals and question the broad use of executive clemency, suggesting capital punishment could be explored, but fears remain about releasing dangerous offenders.
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Morris
When Are Affairs Private in Public Life
The editorials discuss public interest and privacy in private affairs, citing Madame Curie in a French divorce case. The New York Times argues marriage as a public institution warrants examination of how public the related documents and fetters should be, and whether reform or mitigation is needed.
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New York Times
Madame Curie
France
Madame Curle
North Albion New Year News and Local Notices
North Albion reports Rev McNutt and Rev Metcalf closing revival at Hice Creek. Christmas visits include Martha Debbert and Ernest Greenman with families. Rice Creek Grange elects year officers led by W Raymond and Jack Witters. Doan's Ointment advertised for piles.
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North Albion
McNutt
Metcalf
Hice Creek
Martha Debbert
Jackson
Ernest Greenman
Albion
Frank Debbert
Will Miller
Ernest
Mabel Winters
Jack Winters
W. A. Raymond
Walter Raymond
Lyon Lake
Gordon Raymond
Oliver
Ceines
Fred Williams
Nichols Schoool House
Miss Bickrell
Will Johnson
Rice Creek
Lillian Aiken
Clune Lake
Mersengo
H. Lincoln
Financial district chatter and a heroic mine incident
Disjointed notes discuss banking and currency reform, Wall Street dynamics, and nervous markets. A Monterey report recounts John Wilkinson defending the Bullion mine alone, killing 17 attackers amid a brief firefight. The piece closes with holiday satire and assorted economic asides reflecting a late year mood.
Water White Kerosene Oil and Iron Drums For Sale
Notice announces sale of Water White Perfec tion Kerosene Oil in 50 gallon totes at a cent a gallon. Also offers welded iron drums with brass faucets holding 55 gallons for sale at the right price. Call It Irewex's Regulator.
Central Traction plans to raise funds in Michigan
Detroit dispatch reports a new Central Traction company to be organized by Sanford W. Ladd and associates of Detroit with $100,000 capital to build extensions and potentially lease Michigan United Railways. The move aims to secure funds for improvements and create a jointly operated system, pending railroad commission approval and bond authorization.
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Ar Associated Press
Detroit
Central Traction Company
Ladd
Torr
Michiigan United Railways ‘ Company
Totter
MA Ot
Toca
Lansing
Sanford W. Ladd
Geogre Moore
Michigan United Railways Company
London
Toronto
Railroad Commission
Mich
Michigan United Railways
The
Traction Company
Raiway
M. U. KR
McDonald Bound Over In Burglary Case At Battle Creek
Judge declines to call more witnesses and binds Raymond McDonald of San Antonio, Texas over to the circuit court for trial on burglary charges. Prosecutor Kitheman plans affidavits from Howard Conley to fix McDonald as a principal. Defense argues about third degree methods, while Conley testifies his confession was voluntary.
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Cineh
Raymond McDon Ald
San Antonio
Texas
Roh. Kirsehorat
Justice Davin
Battle Creek
McDonald
Circuit Coirt
Howard Conley
Donald
Kitethman
Elrentt Dourt
J. L. Hooper
Conley
Hooper
Hirschman
Farms Advancing Toward Factory Basis Says Engineer
St Paul Minnesota December 28 The fifth annual meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers heard Professor J B Davidson Iowa State College state that larger farms with improved methods will cut costs through machinery There are 8000 fewer farms this year than last and the small farmer earns wage labor while the large farmer profits Farm must be run on a factory basis with profits and dollars guiding policy
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St. Paul
Minn
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
J. B. Davidson
Iowal State Agricultural College
Thompkins County
New York
Circuit Judges Meet in Lansing Amid Storm Delays
The annual gathering of Michigan circuit judges and prosecutors opened in the state capitol with many attendees delayed by storms. Proposals favored making willful failure to support wives and children a felony and punishing wives for confinement of alimony evasion. The meeting also discussed a broader divorce problem and local option law reforms ahead of talks by Judge Philip Van Zile and a banquet at Hotel Downey.
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Lansing
Mick
State Apaecia Mon
Atloraya
Secoun
Supreme Court
I. EB. Desvelenes
Cassopolis
Depostation
James Swan
Detroit
Morse Rohnart
Zome Yeagti
Nfs
Weist
James Russell
Marquette
Straits of Mackinaw
Tudge West
Ingham County
Aienit
Isitara
Michigan
Michigan Commission On Uniform Legislation
Philip T. van Zile
Downey Crib Room
Benton man kills seven then takes own life
James Grant murdered his wife and five children and a stepson in their Benton Arkansas home last night. He clubbed the victims as they slept, then hanged himself. The 12 year old son Hugh survived, finding a note from his father explaining the act due to deep despair and hoping the family would be in heaven. Burial funds were arranged and parents were not to be notified until after burial. Grant ran a farm and mercantile business nearby.
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Benton
Ark
Becpuss
James Grant
Atepaonto
Grant
Hugh. Grant
Won
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Dean's Regulate Cure for Constipation
Regulate cure advertised to relieve constipation without griping or nausea and without weakening effects. Encourages asking a druggist for the product. Priced at 25 cents per bar and 25 cents per box.
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Dean
Probate Court Appointment in Persiam Estate
Estate of Kenneth and Rual Persiam, minors, appoints guardian Lewis M. Curtis aged 23 of Freeport and Bakier aged 23 of East Leroy. Marriage license issued yesterday to Curtis and Bakier.
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Kenneth and
Rual Persiam
Lewis M. Curtis
Freeport
Bakier
East Leroy
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