Senate hearing cites labor, antitrust and canal tolls debates
Washington news recalls Samuel Gompers urging labor reform before a Senate judiciary panel while defending AFL amid dynamiting trials. It notes Supreme Court rulings on Patten and others in a Sherman case, Archbald impeachment testimony, and objections to the Southern Pacific merger plan. Taft speaks for Panama canal tolls arbitration. Bailey resigns from the Texas Senate. farewell address draws crowds as Booth nominated to lead the Court of Claims.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States Senate
Subcommittee On
Judiciary
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
James A. Patten
United States Supreme Court
Wickersham
Union Pacific Railroad
Supreme Court of the United States
U. S. Southern Pacific
Population of United States places 95 496 050 in 1913
Treasury experts used the January 2 1913 population figure of 95 496 050 to compute total money in circulation at 8 350 727 680 dollars with per capita 34 73. News items report Raetze deaths, a Denver divorce, bond indictments in Cincinnati, Rockefeller pojo subpoena, Leavenworth bail totals, Ismay resigns as IMMs president effective June 30.
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United States
Treasury Department
Balkan allies reject Turkish terms halting London talks
Envoys from Balkan powers rebuffed final Turkish demands forcing a pause in peace negotiations in London. War risk grows if powers do not act swiftly and decisively to avert renewed Balkan hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan
London
Balkans
First annual convention opens for Women’s National Democratic League
In Washington the first annual convention of the Women’s National Democratic League opens with many notable women present. A new hero fund by Consolidated Gas of New York features nine employees displaying $10 gold pieces as rewards for reviving potential personal crisis reports. Maj. Foxhall A. Daingerfield, famed breeder, dies in Lexington Kentucky from stomach trouble and was brother in law to James R. Keene. Dr. Lewis Swift, renowned astronomer, dies at Marathon New York home after paralytic stroke. born February 29, 1820, discoverer of over 1200 nebulae and fifteen comets.
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The
Women’s National Democratic League
Washington
Consolidated Gas Company of New York
Maj. Foxhall A. Daingerfield
America
Lexington, Ky
James R. Keene
Wall Street
Lewis Swift
Birmingham
N. Y
Dr. Swift
Democratic caucus names Indiana Senate officers and House planned
In Indianapolis on January 8 the senate Democratic caucus chose officers including president pro tem George W. Curris and floor leader Wade Free. Secretary is George M. Raab and assistant secretary John D. Shea. The caucus planned afternoon assignments and the house caucus will elect Homer L. Cook as speaker tonight. The legislature opens tomorrow. Lieutenant Governor elect W. P. O Neill will name senate committees.
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Indianapolis
Senate Democratic Caucus
George W. Curris
Mt. Vernon
Wade Free
Anderson
George M. Raab
Mishawaka
John D. Shea
Warren OD. Hauck
Lawrenceburg
Harry Grube
Plymouth
B. F. Johnson
Fort Wayne
Senate Plunder
Senate
House
Homer L. Cook
W. P. O’neill
Sheriff Seeks Circus Man in Fraud Case
Shelbyville reports Sheriff Henry Terry traveled to Cincinnati to secure the custody of Dan R Robinson a Cincinnati circus performer wanted in court for passing a fraudulent check at a local drug store on May 6 1912 Robinson ran a ferris wheel and merry go round at the Red Men carnival and induced Jesse Morrison to indorse the check claiming a quick trip to Chicago promised to return Morrison says he has not seen him since and notes it is the first time he was duped by a circus man despite loaning many of them money
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Shelbyville
Henry Terry
Cincinnati
Dan R. Robinson
Robinson
Jesse Morrison
Chicago
Mr. Morrison
Auto Worker Hurt After Fall at Kokomo Factory
Joseph C. Hudgens, 57, was severely injured at a Kokomo auto factory while walking from his workspace to the pay office in darkness. He fell headfirst into a pile of automobile frames, breaking his nose and suffering deep facial cuts. Internal injuries are reported as serious but not yet assessed.
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Kokomo
Joseph C. Hudgens
Former Treasurer E H Nebeker Dies in Covington
Covington January 8 E H Nebeker seventy six years old former treasurer of the United States died at his home in this city after a general breakdown due to age He had long made his home in and near Covington and was a son of the late George Nebeker a prominent farmer of the region Nebeker spent his boyhood on the Nebeker homestead north of Covington.
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Ath. Covington
E. H. Nebeker
United States
Nebeker
George Nebeker
Body Found Along Pennsylvania Right of Way
The body of a man believed to be John S. Fox of Lafayette was found along the Pennsylvania right of way at Cambridge City. Clothing indicated he was not a tramp. A coat pocket letter addressed to John S. Fox from a Dayton, Ohio man named Brooks urged him to come for a position, the sole clue to ID.
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Richmond
John S. Fox
Lafayette
Pennsylvania
Cambridge City
Ind
Brooks
Dayton
Ohio
Hooper Plea Insanity in Saloon Murder Case
Frank Hooper of Bicknell arraigned here charged with the April 30 murder of John Gaither and Zay Dant in a Bicknell saloon. Change of venue from Knox County brings 100+ witnesses from Bicknell and Vincennes. Defense to plead insanity with multiple experts to testify.
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Hooper
Sullivan
Frank Hooper
Bicknell
John Gaither
Zay Dant
Knox County
Vincennes
Fort Wayne Reports 1912 Domestic Abuse Incidents
Fort Wayne records show nineteen men in 1912 who beat their wives with loud violence to attract attention, per a humane society report. The document notes seventeen officers saw the incidents and cites ongoing concern over domestic abuse.
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Fort Wayne
Fort
Wayne
The
Awag
Humane C. Schisadroff
Proper Feed for Chickens by K A Grimes
A poultry expert explains daily feed needs for ten hens, totaling about 8.5 pounds and outlining a grain mix of wheat, cracked corn, oats, plus seeds. It covers dry mash, moisture preference, a mash formula, and the value of green foods, grit, and oyster shell for constant access.
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K. A. Grimes
Importance of Pure Food for Duck Raisers
A. J. Hal lock of Long Island recounts a duck illness mystery solved by pure sand. Ducks fed with sand contaminated by creek leeching fell sick and died until filthy sand was replaced with clean, pure sand. The episode underscores the critical role of purity in animal feed.
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A. J. Hallock
Long Island
Healthful Fowls and Clean Bodies Boost Egg Yield
The article explains that healthy conditions inside and out improve flock vigor. It notes that calm, low excitement reduces digestive issues and supports egg production. In contrast, stressed or dyspeptic birds are poor producers and linked to disease concerns.
Prescription for Colds Globe Pine Compound Cure
A vintage ad recommends Globe Pine Compound with glycerine and whiskey as a quick cold cure. It instructs mixing two ounces glycerine with half an ounce of Globe Pine, then using one to two teaspoons after meals and at bedtime, with smaller doses for children. The label promises reliability and notes nationwide pharmacy availability.
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Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories of
Chicago
Shopper's Cramp Reflection At A New York Dinner
Simeon Ford discussed a new disease called shoppers cramp at a hotel men’s dinner in New York. He warned it appears in December, grows violent by mid month and ends on December 24. He joked that women feel the ailment in limbs while husbands face it at the pocket.
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Simeon Ford
New York
Toledo Mayor Brand Whitlock Advocates Discontent
Brand Whitlock declares discontent as a civic force saying it will build a great nation. He cites sympathy for the discontented farmer who longs to own surrounding land and question of true contentment.
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Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Candlemaker’s Unusual Business Combines Two Sides
A candle maker runs a dual craft linking ceremonial cereous goods with lighting products. The quirky venture blends traditional wax artistry with modern illumination, highlighting creative uses of wax and flame.
To Her Incredible, Otherwise
Her brother earns more money than he can spend and asks where he works, joking about a mint. She responds with disbelief and amusement at the notion.
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Mint
Sprinters Complain Over Lack of Supervising Figures
Some sprinters express discontent due to the absence of a manager or coach to oversee their training and routines. The peers voice concern that leadership absent hinders focus and morale during practice sessions.
Old Experience Proves Grape-Nuts Breakfast Benefit
A North Dakota woman writes that Grape-Nuts improved her digestion and nerves after trying many foods and remedies. She credits the cereal for making her feel like a different person and urges others with stomach trouble to try it. The note, signed by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich., cites The Road to Wellville.
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Dak
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Joseph W. Bailey
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R. M. Johnston
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the Court of Claims
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Henry Oerese Boutell
Robert A. Raetze
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Heidelberg University
Mary Ripley
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F. R. Willams
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George B. Cox
William Rockefeller
Pujo
Honduras
Key Weat
Fla
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United States Circuit Court
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Iron Workers
International Mercantile Marine Company
J. Bruce Ismay
Hjalmar Johansen
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