Employer Duty in Union Labor Debates and Rights
A political statement argues against eight hour and national arbitration bills, defending merit over regulation and urging employers to resist closed shop demands. It contends employers may hire union or independent workers by choice, condemns discrimination against independents, and warns unions risk backfire if they push to compel or discriminate. The piece asserts moral rights and legal limits, urging adherence to American freedom and lawful union activity.
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Organized Labor
Hearst Gaining Ground in Democratic Nomination Contention
A newspaper column notes William Hearst of New York strengthening his position for the Democratic presidential nomination. It cites attacks by the New York Evening Post and Hearst’s published reply in the New York and Chicago Examiner, plus Hearst’s past as a gold man and Democratic supporter.
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William E. Hearst
New York
Mr. Hearst
Register and Leader
William Randolph Hearst
New York Event Post
Evening Post
Jana
Johnson
Hearst
Chicago
Hearst Defends Record Amid Johnson Attacks in Congress
The piece recounts Judge McGuire’s Congressional reply defending Hearst against former California politician Johnson. It notes Hearst’s alleged disclosures about Johnson, and McGuire’s praise for Hearst’s character, honesty, and public service, framing the controversy as a clash over blackmail and editorial independence. It includes excerpts on the Southern Pacific controversy and Hearst’s contract with the San Francisco Examiner.
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The
Evening Post
Hearst
Johnson
New York
Arizona
California
Southern Pacific
Congress
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Hearst
Judge McGuire
Heart
Southern Pacific Company
San Francisco Examiner
Examiner
Huntington
A Reapinr Responds To Local Press Rivalries
In a brief note the writer defends fairness amid petty mudslinging and jealousies in local papers. The letter frames abuse as reflective of the accuser, not the subject, and closes with the sign off Yours truly, A Reapinr.
History of the Pella newspaper business on offer prize
The Knoxville Express notes a contest by the Tue Pella Chronicle offering a year’s subscription for the best article on the newspaper business in Pella since 1872. William E. Curtis of the Record Herald wishes he were familiar enough to chase the prize, while a Pella rival promises a well written history by a local man.
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Pella
Chronicle
William E. Curtis
Record Herald
Knoxville Express
Casey
William
Advertising spend proves effective says Sam Baldauf
Sam Baldauf disputes a prior estimate, stating he spends $2,500 annually on advertising rather than $1,500. He argues that higher advertising in a city like Oskaloosa yields better business results and that the most extensive advertisers tend to have the largest local sales.
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Sam Baldauf
Oskaloosa
Tri-County Press
Rhode Island Told Rhode Island Yellow By Hearst
The writer notes Republicans alarmed as Hearst brands Rhode Island yellow and hints at bans on circulation for such matter. The piece describes burning rags and widespread protest over perceived partisan rhetoric.
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Iris
Hearst
Rhode Island
Panama Annex Sparks Call for Expanded Canal Authority
The Philippine Commission is authorized to enact laws for Filipinos and Secretary Taft urges the Panama Canal Commission to wield legislative executive judicial and administrative power over the canal strip. This would create four departments replacing the old three, rendering the Constitution largely obsolete. Hurrah for the Panama Annex.
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Tur Phillippine
Taft
Panama Canal Commission
Canal Strip
Panama Annex
Scott's Emulsion Advert To Combat Consumption
An old newspaper ad urges treating consumption early by strengthening lungs with Scott's Emulsion and rest. It promotes fresh air and hearty eating, notes digestion of salt pork, and offers a free sample. The copy emphasizes starting treatment soon and staying regular, with the brand Scott & Bowne.
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Scott
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First Christian Reformed
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