Labor tariff arguments exposed by official statistics in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts statistics bureau report shows wages in protected textile industries are low with about half of mill workers earning less than a week and many under the standard. The piece cites Justice and Lauck to argue tariffs primarily benefit labor, while most wages and child labor reveal the opposite.
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Justice
Husetts Bureau of Statistics
Massachusetts
Indus
Lauck
Atlantic
Tariff Board
Wilson to Win Electoral College That Will Not Be Contested
The article argues Woodrow Wilson will secure a majority of electoral votes this fall with comfortable margin. It says he is the only candidate defending the rights of all Americans and promising relief from high living costs, tariff independence, and no obligation to special interests. It asserts Taft seeks vindication and Roosevelt seeks a kingly crown, while Wilson seeks public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Trusts oppose Wilson as tariff cuts feared in election
The passage asserts major trusts and political agents oppose Governor Wilson, predicting immediate tariff reductions if elected. It names the wool, cotton, harvester, sugar, Guggenheim smelter trusts, George W. Perkins, Frank A. Munsey, and Theodore Roosevelt as critics mobilizing against Wilson to divert attention from real campaign issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Wool Trust
Cotton Mill Trust
Guggenheim Smelter Trust
George W. Perkins
Morgan Interests
Associated Trusts
Frank A. Munsey
Steel Trust
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt era headlines spark debates on industry power
The piece extols Mr Roosevelt for consolidating steel interests and mentions his restraint in public praise, noting his actions against the Tennessee Coal and Iron company and implying bold use of executive power. The text hints at strong opinions on presidential authority and secret service involvement.
One Taft Dissolution and Board Reorganization
Dissolved company relocates to Broadway and retires its officers to director posts in the divested holdings. Some former executives held shares and led subsidiary firms, including a president who served eight years on a single-share basis, drawing compensation throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Broadway
Itz
One Trust Doomed Over Campaign Funding Tug
A political dispute centers on campaign financing with Mr. Perkins supplying funds while the colonel pressures a decisive outcome. The row signals a critical juncture in the fund-raising struggle reported by the San Antonio Expresa.
Great Crowd At Fair Draws 15000 Visitors
Jackson reports a record Mississippi State fair with over 15 000 attendees surpassing all prior totals. The event featured Woodmen of the World pageant and dedication of a memorial, a Mississippi Farm ers Union convention at the state house, and a statewide prohibitionist rally with speakers Hobson and Morrison. Livestock markets showed strong demand with hog displays selling out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Farmers’ Union
State House
Formum
Humber
Aml
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama
HC Morrison
Florida
Woodmen Drill Lifted with National Color Ceremony in Jackson
Uniformed Woodmen from Alabama Louisiana and Mississippi held drills and a street parade as Camp Root raised the national colors. Notables including D E Bradshaw J W Collier Col C M Mather attended along with a marble bronze monument dedication at the city hall corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Mather
Omaha
Joseph Cullen Hoot
Woulmen
Peare
DuBose Bratton
BM Marshall
Head Council
Mississippi
Jackson
Corn Club Awards Highlight Holmes County Fair
Holmes County's corn and tomato clubs at the Holmes County Fair Association display strong shows with many prizes. Local funds from the board, fair directors, and Lexington bankers and merchants supported prizes and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Holmes County
Holmes County Fair Association
Board of Supervisors
Dalmes
Mississippi’s oldest Mason Capt A C Rucker noted
Jackson reports Capt A C Rucker of Tippah county is the oldest Mason by years and membership in Ripley lodge No 4. Now in his 80s, he joined in 1547 and remains healthy. He recently attended a lodge meeting and once commanded Company B Mississippi. The article also notes the Mississippi Supreme Court upholding medical board powers and Lafayette County Fair opening with strong farm product exhibits, especially the Bays’ Corr club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mississippi
A.C. Rucker
Tippah County
Ripley Lodge No. 4
Rucker
Ripley
Mississippi Supreme Court
State Board of Health
Oxford
Lafayette County
Bays’ Corr Club
Burglars in Newton Strike Townwide Thefts
In Newton recent burglaries have hit most areas with repeated thefts. Reports indicate goods valued from 98 dollars to several hundred dollars have been stolen across the town, suggesting a coordinated or widespread burglary wave.
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Newton
Philadelphia girl faces murder charge in mother’s death
Mise Nowell, aged about fourteen, is jailed on a murder indictment after a scuffle over what was thought to be an empty gun. She pleads not guilty, posts $500 bail, and claims the shooting was an accident during a playful brawl. A crowd watches as court actions unfold and testimony remains sealed.
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Philadelphis
Weive
Mies Nowyil
C. L. Dobbs
Debbs
Engineers in Leake Move on Canton Route plans
Jackson reports the engineers have moved the final survey for the Hinweis Central Line to Leake County. A parcel near Lobateha Creek is involved and a Canton terminal plan is under question. The Jackson Board of Trade seeks an official word from President CHL Markham and may dispatch a Chicago delegation to push changes if Canton is confirmed.
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Pyarl River
Canton
Jarkem
Markham
Chicago
Agricultural High School Cooperation Initiated
Jackson State Superintendent reports a Washington letter from the National Bureau of Plant Industry about cooperation with the state to promote agricultural high schools. It instructs district demonstrators and field agents to visit agricultural high schools as they would other scheduled demonstrations to ensure success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estend
Jackson
Kevin Asapp
National Bureau of Plant Iorest’s
Washington
Ales Isto
Vistall Agricultural High Schools
Hog cholera serum plan and immunization proposal
The commissioner of agriculture questions hog cholera control and notes serum shortages. He proposes next year to adopt Serum-Simultaneous treatment injecting cholera blood and serum to immunize pigs for life, aiming for immune offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Ap Culture
Mississippi cattle bring record prices at St Louis yards
Mississippi cattle sold for slaughter at the St Louis National Stock Yards surpassed previous top prices, with native beef steers and Texas grass feed values notably high. Other notes include Fayettes news on crop growth, Dr Truly’s corn yield claims, Poplarville corn club prizes, and a proposed Chicago to New Orleans automobile highway through Jackson and nearby cities.
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Jackson
Missesippi Agricultural College
St. Louis National
Mississippi
Texas
Esxel
Chicago
New Orleans
Cairo
Memphis
McComb
Hammond
Vera Cruz Falls Diaz Captured
Revolt of Gen Felix Diaz ends as federal forces seize Vera Cruz after two columns advance. Diaz captured by Col Castro with fewer than fifty rebels at police headquarters. Desultory firing continues. casualties under 100 with no foreigners hurt. US cruiser Des Moines lands medical aid for the wounded.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Vera Crus
Jimi
Joaquim Beltran
Tero
Castro
Feba Dias
Forrigzer
United States
Counterfeiter Gagmere Sentenced to Fort Leavenworth
Chicago artist Louis Gagmere admitted guilt for painting ten dollar counterfeit government notes. He was sentenced to one year in Fort Leavenworth Kansas and will report to prison at once. He said he produced the notes to support his wife and child after failing to sell his art. The federal officer stated the notes were so well executed they might have passed at the source.
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Chicago
Mil
Louis Gagmere
United States
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Gagmere Feld
Ftire
Minister Drops Dead After Outlining Fifty Years of Preaching
The Rev. James Fort of Camden died at Tabernacle Church in Camden in front of 1,008 Baptist State convention delegates after detailing his 30 years of preaching. He collapsed and died before medical aid could arrive. He was 71 years old. Members of Diaz-era forces were condemned by court martial with sentences ranging from two to ten years. several officers and civilians were released.
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Ctra
Jatet Fort
Camden
Baptist State Convention
Tabernacle Church
Fend
Oneida County
Wee
Uruz
Des
Welker
Verreest Revels
Zerate
del Asteaio Migum
Leeut
Lima
Diaz
Lieut
Vamache
Mayen
Hermilio Martinez
Gabriel Ramos
Herman Arvustegui
Washington
Walter J. Tigan
Chirags
Naval Academy
Onder of
Seenstary
Navy
Col Harmevelt Observes Birthday in Quiet Family Hour
Oyster Bay reports Col Harmevelt spent his fifty fourth birthday at home under physician orders. A subdued noon gathering with the immediate Harmevelt family marked the day’s principal event.
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Oyster Bay
Col
Harmevelt
Harnevelt
Mosby Improves in Hospital Amid Aging Health Concerns
The ailing Col John S Mosby, hospitalized in Washington for kidney trouble, shows slight improvement though friends fear for his advanced age. In California, a separate report notes a fatal aeroplane crash near an exposition grounds where pilot Mitchell perished after losing control at 600 feet. Also from New Orleans, Capt C C Sherrill heads to St Louis to urge purchases of overflow lands for national forest reserves along the Mississippi. California ducks die by the thousands from an undiagnosed disease near Kern County's Wish Lake, with officials noting epidemic-like symptoms and widespread weakness before death.
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Cal. Mosby
Washington
John S. Mosby
Col. Mosby
Mitchell
Exposition Grounds
Omiecans
C. C. Sherrill
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Mississippi River Commission
Francisco
Cal
California
Wists Lake
Kern County
United Sates Bureau of Health
Salt Lake
James S Sherman in Danger of Death
Vice President James S Sherman is seriously ill at his Utica home. Dr. Payntas H Peek says there is no immediate danger of death, but Sherman’s condition worsened since August with kidney issues and heart muscle weakening.
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Jas. S. Sherman
Utica
Peck
Utics
X. V
James S Sherman
United States
Crewunly
Bmw Tere
Payntie H. Peek
Perk
Sherman
Adiromlacks
Tragic Farm Family Murders In Wisconsin Case
A young Wisconsin farmer named Alvin Roehr killed his father and mother in law before fatally shooting his wife and three others. He then hanged himself after a chaotic sequence at the family homestead near Sheboygan. A neighbor and the adopted son witnessed parts of the crime as Roehr moved through the house and dairy shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan, Wie
Alvin Howhe
Ami
Philip J_itt
Ott Amd
Tet
Fred Aut
Hite Witey
Hoehr
Kely
Weels
Vet
Mra Roehr
Roehr
Father Im Law
Lance_ Roehr
Bie
Fred
Kewkr
Neghbors
Tyrer
Chicago Flood Control Plans and River Power Proposal
A report outlines floodcontrol ideas for the Moneage river with safety goals and potential waterpower use. A national campaign by engineers may push river sections for power, while a treaty with Italy raises foreign claims of protection for residents and property.
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Ander Brom
Smuggling Trial Tangles Arkansas Enforcer and Local Witness
In Port Smith Arkansas Duoe Dewantis a State enforcement officer of Alabama testified in a federal grand jury investigation. Anna Halke Jr of Wilburton testified she planned with Desantis to smuggle whisky into Eastern Territories paying 19 for a trunk of liquor. Federal officers captured the scheme and jailed the pair. In Washington the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that routing on higher rate legs prevents damages when lower rates are later imposed. In New York Max Sachowsky toppled from a chair railing at the Montedore Home for Spc** renders.
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Port Smith
Ark
Duoe Dewantis
Alabama
United States Gram Jury
Commieshmer Armstead
Ipnian
Anna “halke,Jr
Wilburton
Desantis
Tahors
Fedral
Washington
Wills & Co
Atawa
Kan
Atcheson, Topeka , Santa Fe Railroad
New York
Montedore
Max Sachowsky
Prohi Party Campaign Contributions Reported in Washington
Contributions to the Prohibition party campaign totaled 20035.38 dollars with expenditures reported at 15232.61 dollars according to a report from H P Ferris in Washington.
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Proki
Washington
Prohibition Party
Tria
Ferris
Bulgarian Bombs Hit Adrianople Amid City Fire
Bulgarian air raids set parts of Adrianople ablaze and cut food supplies as residents face starvation and fear for safety during the bombing.
Allies capture Turkish towns in major advance
Allied forces report capturing Turkish towns as 5,000 Turkish soldiers are said to have been killed near Kumanova in a significant confrontation.
Bulgarians Close In On Adrianople After Four Day Battle
London reports a four day heavy engagement as Bulgarian forces pause to assess siege or assault options against Adrianople. Turkish defeat near Kirk Kilieeh shown, with Bulgarians gaining leverage as Ottoman troops retreat and positions burn under bombardment.
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London
Adrianople
Kirk-Kilieeh
Is Ia
Olet
Sear Ramanova
Balgersee
Balgeree
Trade and Commerce Figures Reflect US Import Patterns
The report shows monthly import values with September figures at 144,906.60 and a nine month total near 1057.08. Year to date analysts note a sharp rise in imports, with cumulative totals over 1.6 billion and a substantial year over year increase through September.
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United States
Noweieg
Fereg
First public hanging in Forty county in half a century
A mob forced a fence to disrupt a private hanging of Ernest Keot and Daniel Daniels, two African Americans convicted of causing a white girl’s death. Over 2,000 spectators witnessed the event as militia protected officials and the crowd. Daniels claimed innocence while one confessor spoke. Deslers refused to supply a number for the sentence. The execution marked a rare public punishment in the county’s history.
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Ernest Keot
Tecar Daniels
Deslers
Smex
Daniels
Yth
Texas Rail Worker Awarded Damages in Jury R rlaim
A Texas railway brakeman alleged harassment aboard a train and a jur y awarded GW Brewer $1 000 in damages against the railroad for injuries and misconduct during boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tearkans
Tea
Bernie
Texas Ant Pacific
Brewer
Morgan gifts Trinity College for library and administration building
P Morgan presented Trinity College with 100600 for erecting a library and administration building to be named Williams Hall at Texas Austin. An estimated 4409900 bales were produced with about 3600000 bales, or a high percentage, ginned. In South and Central Texas guns have mostly ceased firing. Washington reports overdrafts in national banks fell to the last call date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartiont, Coce
I_ P. Morgan
Trin? College
Williams Ball
Texas
Austin
Tex
Washington
Comptrailer
Murray Gas
Agricultural demonstration funds expand to Maine and New York
The board approves grants totaling $465,000 for Southern States projects and directs further outreach to Maine and New York. Institutions receive varied sums including $173.00 to Maker Canerscy, $73,008 to Central College Fayette Missouri, $40,000 to Lawrence College Apple Vombie, and $55,000 to Pram School of St Belinea. The total dedicated to agricul ture demonstration work reaches $659,700 with a broader national scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellie
Colleerse
Benwha
Kan
University of Teewerr
Denver
Col
Missiestppa Cotleer Atleten
Miss
Central College At
Maine
New York State
Eminent Court Rules Against Duchess in Extortion Claim
The imperial supreme court held that a demand for 106 500 dollars from the Duchesse de Talleyrand by a real estate firm was extortionate and invalid. A representative pressured the duchess at Bertin hotel in 1911 and forced a note under threat of arrest, which the court declared invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipei
Ermeny
Duchesse de Talleyrand
Asuna
Imperial Supreme Court
Duc de Talleyrand
Cue Amd Duchesse
Bertin Botel
Wisconsin braces to enter life insurance business
The state outlines a plan for a state run life insurance program allowing Wisconsin residents aged 30 to 50 in good health to buy policies after medical exams under the state health board. Separate notes mention a naval court martial and dismissal from the naval academy.
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Madixon
Wis
Wixcamsim
Wisconsin
State Board of Health
Nashville driver sets mile record on dirt track
Nashville, Tenn driver Dikbrow piloting a Simplex Zip lowered the Southers mile record at the Cumberland Park oval, amid the Cumberland Park event.
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Nashville, Tenn
Logis Dikbrow
Cumberland Park
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