Protection for cotton and the case for economic monopoly
The memorial by H. N. Pope of the Farmers' Unions urges Congress to empower the Federal Reserve Board to fix a twelve cent per pound minimum loan price for cotton. It mocks Democratic ideals, questions tariffs, and argues for state intervention over natural market forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Pope
Association of Farmers’ Unions
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Mr. Pope
Pope
John
Terauchi Named Japanese Premier Promises Clear Diplomacy
The new premier Count Terauchi speaks on his appointment and aims to reassure observers that Japan will pursue steady diplomacy. He discusses his rise to power and outlines his approach to international relations, addressing fears among Americans about potential tensions with Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Terauchi
Japan
A Woman's Court and the Question of Justice for Women
In California an all female police court experiment in Los Angeles raises questions about female justice and fairness. Prisoners object that women judges may not fairly trial women, while others argue women understand female motives better and may discern truth more closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begorra
Los Angeles
California
Conscription fears in Ireland spark Redmond warning
The article argues against British conscription for Ireland, citing Irish patriotism and historical mistreatment. John Redmond condemns threats and urges the government to avoid forcing Ireland into enlistment, claiming it would harm the war effort and Ireland’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Sinn Fein
John Redmond
Great Britain
Mr. Redmond
Redmond
Advertising Alone Did It For California Citrus
California orange growers marketed 9,666,722 boxes of oranges and 2,363,178 boxes of lemons. An advertising campaign boosted demand with $336,674 spent on publicity. It cost 2½ cents per orange box and 4 cents per lemon box. Ninety percent of the spend went to newspaper ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Beaumont Enterprise
Land Poor And Bad Deals Warned In Real Estate Note
A San Benito Light notice warns buyers about land booms and manipulative agents who lure buyers to distant parcels with promises of rising value. Buyers often pay taxes and charges for years only to find the land stagnant in worth, hindering fair prices and productive use while inflating rents and discouraging development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Benito
German Texas Bazaar Night Draws Crowds and Charity
The second night of the German Texas Bazaar raised funds and spirits with a decorated main hall crowded booths and a full cabaret. Soldiers attended as local workers presented an extensive program including mixed quartet soprano solos and a variety show.
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G. E. Gwinn
Elsa Harms
Oran Kirkpatrick
Gilbert Schramm
Fielitz
Greig
L. L. Marks
Nat Goldesmith
Cornet
L. Boose
Ruth Herbst
Meta Hertwig
Puccini
Mildred Gates
Paderewski
Mme
D’anton
Ed Goldstein
Arthur Claassen
Ruth Bingaman
Zelima Jungbecker
Eugene Staffe
Frederick Abbott
Tennessee
Udo Haarmann
Fritzi Weimar
Fritz Weimar
Alma Tatsch
Alex
Jacob Grornberger
Eugene Staffel
Alex Bauer
Edna Schelb
Gussie Rowley
Majestic Theater Features Mix of vaudeville acts
The Majestic Week program presents Yank and Scott in Longiflage with Charles Bensee and Florence Baird as standout performers. International stars George Whiting and Sadie Burt headline with A Little Speculator and An Innocent Bystander. Emma Bunting also stars in Grace George’s A Woman's Way next week.
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Majestic
Yank
Scott
Charles Bensee
Sam
Florence Baird
Heather
Bloom
Bonnie
Scotland
Majestic Theater
Miss Baird
Baird
George Whiting
Sadie Burt
Edgar Allan Woolf
Homer Miles
New York City
Antwerp
Rice
Sully
Elkins
Faye
Tuscana Brothers
Miss Bunting
Emma Bunting
Grand Opera House
Grace George
Ag ‘Marion Stanton
Miss George
Four New Vaudeville Acts Lead Week at Princess
The Princess opened the second half of the week yesterday with four new vaudeville acts and a William Fox feature film starring June Caprice in The Caprice of the Mountains. Quartet De Luxe headlines with two women and two men delivering grand opera selections to big audiences. Tilford and Bessie offer a singing and talking act with frequent encores. Dayso and Vann present a meritorious comedy act and Tozart provides an unusual novelty of artistic merit. Two performances daily.
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William Fox
June Caprice
the Princess
Quartet de Luxe
Tilford
Bessie
Dayso
Vann
Tozart
Between the Moth Eater and Fresh Air Fund Debate
A doctor suggests sending a child to the country or by the Fresh Air Fund, but the mother responds that they are neither rich nor poor enough. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript as a human interest vignette.
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Fresh Air Fund
Boston Transcript
Baldwin Is Honored President Of City Union
Clarence Baldwin of Laurel Heights Methodist Church was elected president of the City Baraca-Philathea Union at a Thursday night meeting at Utica Presbyterian Church. Officers will serve six months. banner awarded to Utica for October.
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Clarence Baldwin
Laurel Heights
Emma Lée Hamner
J. Floyd Smith
Helen Hopkins
Mary Kebdlinger
Carl F. Behring
Milton Arnold
Willard L. Boone
Utica Presbyterian
Captains Walrath Laas Free From Negligence Allegations
General Funston announced that Captains Walrath and Laas of the First and Second Illinois infantry and supply company officers held at Camp Wilson are allowed to go home. An investigation found no criminal negligence and no court martial. Fifty five government mules were missing, later recovered at remount stations near the post as regiments returned to their home state.
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Walrath
Laas
First
Second
Illinois Infantry
Camp Wilson
Funston
Would-Be Protector Proposes Lantern Light Plan
A southern widow, recently financially pressed, hires a young colored boy in the country to help at home. The boy volunteers as “protector,” offering to light a lantern and show her how to escape if intruders break in, revealing a humorous misunderstanding of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Alice
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Cross
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S. P. Skinner
Henry Torrey
I. L. Hillyer
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Vander Stratten
L. G. Gutzelt
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Miss Lottle Engel
H. Goldschmidt
Fredericksburg
Max Martin
Mason
Marie Echwarf
Mozart Society
J. G. Hornberger
Dorothy Hensel
Thomas Logan
Henry J. Menger
Ernst Raba
George Theis
Joseffy
Magiciart
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Agatha Hupperts
Eugene Staffél
Eric Kunkel
Edwin Voight
Marcella Rennert
Hedwig Richter
Hilda Wagner
Millie Wagner
Adolf Seebe
I. L. Kaufman
Ruth Russell Matlock
Amelie Bynum
A. L. Rehag
Count of Luxenberg
Franz Lehar
L. Lundberg
Agathe Hupperts
Erich Kunkel
William Daenert
Rehag & Co
Alois Braun
Menschenhaende Alles Koennen
R. R. Jennett
Stanley Keller
the Count
Luxenburg
Cincinnati
Buffalo Express
Baldwin IS
Baraca-Philathea
City Union
Illinois Quartermasters
International News Service
Oswald
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