Record crop values and 1912 outputs in Wilson report
The 1912 United States crop and livestock values reach a record high in Secretary Wilson's annual agriculture report. Wheat corn and sugar lead production with overall wealth surpassing prior years, while prices for many crops drop from 1911. A separate note reports the Essex steamer running aground in fog near Norfolk with passengers safe.
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Wallington
United States
Wilson
Ihe Coormonseum
Coneus
Veportment of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Roosevelt Fund Totals 676672 73 for Roosevelt Campaign
The national Progressive party certified to the clerk of the house that in the Roosevelt presidential campaign total contributions amounted to 676672 73. Washington December 7. The figure represents the overall fundraising for Col. Roosevelt's bid.
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Roosevelt
Washington
National Progressive Party
House
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Currency reforms and empire policy urged by president
President urges Congress to pass currency reform akin to Aldrich plan, a bigger navy, army reorganization, insular supervision of Puerto Rico and the Philippines, federal control of water powers, and a workingmen's compensation act. He praises Goethals, proposes major general and chief engineer, and warns against independence for islands while praising army discipline and antitrust enforcement.
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Washington
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Congress
Aldrich
Lorta Rico
Philippines
Col Goethals
Pan Ama
Goethals
National Guard
Porto Rico
Peither
Supreme Court
Pujo Seeks Proof On Exchange Control In Hearings
Washington July 7 The house money trust committee plans to compel testimony from New York Stock Exchange directors next week on alleged close control of listings and fortunes. Subpoenas target exchange governors to verify charges of information, restraint, and possible manipulation tied to anti trust actions.
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New York
Puja
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New York Stock Exchange
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Exchange
Beef on Hoof 50 Cents a Pound Heads to Market
Glencarnack, Manitoba bred champion would be sold on the hoof for 50 cents per pound after weighing 1,500 pounds, fetching about 3800 dollars. Porterhouse sirloin and other cuts from the champion priced at 1.50 per pound, with round steak at 6 cents and a soup bone at 50 cents.
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Chicago
Newspaper Man Ends Life in Evansville Park
Richard R. Lukens, 25, once circulation manager of a Denver newspaper, was found dead on a park bench in Evansville, having taken poison. Friends say he suffered melancholia since his wife’s death in the river some weeks ago.
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Evansville
Ind
Richard R. Lukens
Denver
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