Progressive Jersey Governor Pushes Corporate Reform
New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson in his second annual message urges radical revision of corporation laws and jury selection protections. He backs a commission form of city government, calls for state economy, and favors income tax and direct election of U S senators. The text, written while the president elect was abroad, signals a shift toward progressive reforms.
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N. J
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Bermuda
Wilson's message to legislature endorses progressive unity
President elect Wilson said the national election showed unanimity of progressive thought and that he will surround himself only with progressives in office. He spoke at a luncheon for New Jersey electors and predicted no serious party divisions while praising solidarity. Electors then cast 14 ballots for Wilson and Marshall and named Woodrow Wilson as their messenger to Washington.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
State House
Marshall
Fitzwilliam McMasters Woodrow
Washington
Young Woodrow
Columbia, S. C
Princeton University
Noted Club Woman Dead in Georgia
Mrs. Harry White of Athens Georgia president of the Georgia Federation of Women's clubs died suddenly in Augusta on a visit. She was wife of Dr. Harry Kite of the University of Georgia and a well known club woman and leader in social and national work.
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Augusta
Harry ©. White
Athens
Georgia Federation of Women's Labs
White
Harry Kite
University of Georgia
Leider Mn
Lehigh and Ohio Railroad Bay Shore service January 5 1913
Train schedule announces Bay Shore division daily trains from Mobile to Bay Shore with morning and afternoon departures and return times. Agent listed at 23 South Royal Street.
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Bay Shore Division
Mobile
Pan. Ly
South Royaltes, Jr
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Dyspepsia Relief
A 1910s style ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a safe quick cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief in five minutes and notes the stomach will feel sweet with no gas belching or eructations after use. The ad urges readers to buy a fifty cent box at any drug store.
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Pape
Peace proposals emerge in Mexican rebellion talks
El Paso dispatch reports definite peace proposals presented to Pedro Lascurain during his stay. The plan seeks new vice presidential and cabinet appointments, repatriation of refugees from the United States, and enforcement of public promises, with Zapata and other rebel leaders signaling willingness to accept.
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EL Paso
Texas
Pedro Lascuran
Madero
Jose Sanez
Inez Salazar
Marcelo Carrero
Antonio Rojasand
Emil Zapata
Mexico
United States
R. Gomez Robelo
San Antonio
Pascual Orozco
Outlaws Attacked by Scouts in Lanao Engagement
A detachment of scouts under Lieutenant Fletcher engaged a large band of outlaws in south Lanao. Reports say fifty to ninety outlaws were killed while the scouts suffered no casualties. The action occurred yesterday and was confirmed from the scene.
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Manila
Fletcher
Lanao
Jacob's Liver Salt advertised as a health tonic
An advertisement warns about autotoxemia from undigested food and touts Jacob's Liver Salt as a superior dissolvent of uric acid. It claims the product flushes stomach and bowels, prevents vomiting, and offers a large jar priced at 2 shillings with postage.
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Jacob
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Atlanta
van Antwérp Une Corn—Advertisensers
Congress Reports First Pork Barrel for Rivers and Harbors
The house rivers and harbors committee advances a $40.8 million appropriation bill for national river and harbor improvements. The Mississippi River leads with $6 million for reaches from the head of the passes to the Ohio, plus additional funds to Minneapolis and other segments. Other allocations cover the Missouri, Black Warrior, Tombigbee, Hudson, Delaware, and Ohio rivers, along with New York City area work and Norfolk harbor improvements.
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Washington
Congress
House
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Sioux City
Fort Benton
Alabama
Hudson
City of
New York
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Fatal Belt Accident at Gulf City Milling Plant
Hans Hansen, operator at Gulf City Milling Company in Tennessee and Kelly Streets, died at Southern Infirmary four hours after being caught in a belt while replacing a pulley. The belt pulled him astride the machinery, tearing away a leg, fracturing his skull, and crushing ribs. He had long resided in Oakdale with many relatives.
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Hans. Hansen
Gulf City Milling Company
Tennessee
Kelly Streets
Southern Infirmary
Hansen
Oakdale
Elks Minstrels Benefit Draws Large Crowd for Fire Sufferers
A packed Battle House auditorium supported the Elks Minstrels benefiting Mobile Item fund for Mobile Theatre fire victims. The show surpassed previous nights with improved solos and choral work, and extra acts from Ora Lee McMillan Melville Tucker Rogers and Dorman. Mayer Laz Schwarz presided at the banquet table.
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Elks' Minstrels
Battle House Auditorum
Mobile Item
Mobile Theatre
Battle House
Chamber of Commerce
Ora Lee McMillan
Melville Tucker
Rogers
Dorman
Dreamland Theatre
Cawthon Vineyard
Mayer Laz Schwarz
The
Silks
Daniels Endorsed for Cabinet Postmaster General
Raleigh NC January 13 Josephus Daniels Democratic national committeeman from North Carolina was endorsed by the general assembly for the postmaster general in the Wilson cabinet. A joint resolution called for a constitutional convention and another resolution urged an inquiry into the sale of the Atlantic and Western railroad amid suspected anti trust violations.
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Raleigh
N. C
Josephus DaNiels
North Carolina
General Assembly
Wilson
DaNiels
Atlantic and Western
Atlantic Coast Line
Southern Railroads
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Cawthon
ALA
Outer Bar
Florida
Ohio River
Virgina
Norfolk
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Neal
DeBriere
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Serda
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Jos. Patt
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F. G. Horton
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Clark’s
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Dauphin Street
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Higley-Harrington Stock CO
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Mickle
Brick & Coal CO
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ST. Francis
B. Luscher & Son
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Roche
Burke
Northeast Corner
St. Joseph
State Streets
China
C.S. Partridge Hardware CO
Dr.Brown
Kenny's
L. C. Fry
L. D. Batre
W. Pres
E. F. Ladd
G. A. Michael
Merchant’s Bank
Mobile, Alabama
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J. C. Bush
L. C. Batre
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