15 Jan 1913
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
1
The speaker insists the household must act quickly and send a coal load to the house. Even if it requires “bok it up” the savings should ensure value for money. The wife is surprised by the idea of a supply before it runs out.
Advertising notice lists limited time discounts on roofing materials including 2ply rubber roofing 108 sq ft rolls at 1.15, 15 year guaranteed rubber at 1.40, Bply tar roofing 108 sq ft at 0.50, plus tools and butchering kettles at reduced prices. Also mentions single barrel shotgun value 4.00 at 3.25 and iron shoe lists with stands at 25 cents per set.
Governor Wilson delivers a second annual message urging radical revision of corporate statutes and jury drawing reforms. He calls for state government streamlining, income tax amendments, direct US Senate elections, and stronger capital checks to curb monopoly, noting lax corporate law harms public trust.
Former Colorado governor John F. Shafroth wins election to the United States Senate. His victory expands the GOP to control or influence in the chamber as analysts note party shifts and regional impact.
The fate of Judge Robert W. Archbald of the court of commerce dominates Senate talk. Convicted on the first count of thirteen articles, Archbald faces disqualification from office and possible return to Scranton. Supporters there envision a state judgeship as a next step, amid broader judiciary sentiments and recall fear among conservatives. The decisive 68 to 5 vote underscored strong public sentiment against him.
A humorous newspaper piece on per capita wealth spurred a flood of applications to the Treasury, claiming $304.72 would be shared equally by every American. The joke advised those needing money to apply to the government, with a circular letter drafted to limit the matter.
In Nazareth on January 15, Mrs. Charles Smith of Lehighton was accidentally shot in the left leg by her son while he cleaned a rifle in the kitchen. The wound endangers her life and may require amputation to save her.
Hartford dispatch reports powder mills at Tapout De Nemours in Hazardville Conn exploded killing Charles Blumven and Jacob Stocker instantly. Several others were injured as the powder preys and three wheel mills blew up, following a deadly blast.
Washington Jan 15 The metal schedule of the tariff law again drew steel men to the house ways and means committee with demands to retain current duties. Ker Sharon Pa urged wording changes to curb importer advantages and touted U S Steel wage hikes on Feb 1 while warning the industry could shrink labor if attacked by foreign competition. Others argued for maintaining tariffs and targeted duties on iron and steel products as dumping fears and foreign competition loom.
Delaware senate erupts as Senator Reinhardt signals support for equal suffrage measure on behalf of the equal suffrage association. Also notes a bachelor taxation bill by Rep Mooney, unlikely to pass. Arthritis relief ad ends with Charishers? Lintment promotion.
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