Berger Faces Incriminating Papers in Court
In Chicago on January 2 1908 congressman elect Victor Berger of Milwaukee faced cross examination over articles printed in the Socialist Democratic Herald. The trial centered on 1908 material urging workers to prepare for conflict. Berger testified he never endorsed violence and admitted attending a Milwaukee meeting with John Most but opposed his teachings. The defense highlighted Berger’s shifts on war and socialism while prosecutors cited telegrams and editorials linking him to antiwar and prowar stances.
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Kiucago
Vitor Fy Bereer
Milwaukee
Socialist Democratic Herald
Aubwaukee
Reeger
Assiatune Distyernosuey Fleming
Barger Ac Bean
Hla
John Most
Berger
Iyergey
Amarg
Omer
Svery
Peatential Nivains
Tie Lialtot
Amec
Fleming
Thy
New York Socialis
Markh
Knidtic
Gia TW
Saya
St. Conia Wanventins
Hociakel Marly
Tata
Agaistan
Allarnes
Miwaukee
Hoan
Milwauker
Reptie Berger
St. Louia
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Painless Corn Removal
A druggist advertises Freezone a corn remover claiming painless relief without gunpowder or irritation. It asserts easy removal of hard and soft corns and mentions a Cincinnati gravis expert behind the discovery. The copy uses bold sales tone and scattered OCR errors.
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Cincinnati
Professor Squire Coop Dacks From Service in Salt Lake
Professor Squire Coop, previously a navy song reader, unexpectedly resigned from service yesterday amid a Salt Lake Oratorio Society performance of Messiah. He directed as a vocal soloist last spring and has wartime service in New York navy yards and battleships, with active duties in various camps.
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Salt Lake
Occomull
Squire Coon
Oratorio Saciety
Vow
Silice
Canny Upton
Jeatershin
IL Peahods
Asvistmil
Coop
Pho
Firse Dick
New York
Tus State
Vinol Makes Children Strong
An advertisement touts Vinol as a health tonic for delicate children and aged people. It claims to restore strength in weak nervous women and overworked men, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes liver and peptide tonics and promises nationwide availability through Salley Drug Co.
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Vinci
Salley Drug
Cott
Scott
Set & Bowne
Embezzlement Complaint Against Reed Hotel Clerk King
A complaint issued this morning charges C. N. King, Reed Tidel clerk, with embezzling $3 from Reed Hotel. The money appeared missing last evening and King was found absent with funds unaccounted for, investigators say.
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C. N. King
Reed Tidel
Heckart
Reed Hotel
King
Get Rid of That Persistent Cough Stop ibet weal
Advertisement claims a remedy to stop persistent coughing and evening ailments with Vekmann Attensaye. Mentions a tonle and apbuibler of “20 sare? eudeeafil fire. 892 and $1.50 houtles from dragelste. ce from ECKMAN LABORATORY, Philadelphia.
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Mirgat
Vekmann Attensaye
Dragelste
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Germany's Air Program Crippled By the Allies
London dispatch notes Allied seizure of 2.30 airplanes under the Lerma plan cripples Germany’s air capability. Over five months of heavy air combat, Germany reportedly lost about 2,700 machines to British, French, and American action, with production lagging behind losses and a near total collapse during the war’s final phase.
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London
Germany
Almistier
Roepe
Feo Alli Ya Mn Aviaton Espert
No Shortage of Cargo Tonnage in Year 1918
London dispatch reports Sid N Worley chair of the Bales Shipping Board stating no shortage of cargo tonnage for Allied needs. He cites British and American industry mobilization, shipbuilding, and wartime production plans. He notes expected increases in American tonnage and potential return of ships while warning of transport constraints if Germany escalates. The discussion covers global shipping and wartime logistics with broad expectations for post armistice adjustments.
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London
Associated Press
Sid N. Worley
Chalmpur
Atley
Ergland
France
Somme
Kaylani
Canada
Australia
England
Tnt
Arances
Midnight Marriage in Salt Lake City
Mina Rhea Freaze, long associated with the state superintendent’s office, and Dr. John Davis, a lieutenant in the United States Army, were married at midnight on New Year’s Eve in the county clerk’s office. Marriage license deputy J B Clark issued the license and performed the ceremony amid a gathering of relatives, hurried by Dr. Davis’s service call and a recent return.
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Salt Lake
Mina Rhea Freaze
John“. Davis
United States
Davia
J.B. Clark
Charges Against Grant Dismissed
Salt Lake City January 3 United States District Attorney George F B Grant, indicted by the grand jury on charges of sabotaging electrical equipment at the American Fuel company plant near Aego, was dismissed after review.
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United States
Attornney
George FB. Grant
Athe Tomnen
Aego
Guar
Ae Cone
Pama
Great Britain Begins War With Few Airplanes
London reports Britain’s declaration of war at midnight August 1 4. Four squadrons of Royal Flying Corps in being, three sent to France, a new squadron soon joining. By September air warfare evolves with limited artillery fire control and evolving reconnaissance, rifles with shortened barrels and early machine gun concepts.
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London
Great Britain
Royallying Corps
France
Moneed
Rabon
Septerbay
We Adger
Maear
Ring of Conpernion
Drilikh Pitots
Avid
Paeabos
Tugar
Warships Cost Billions in 1920 Naval Plans Revealed
Admiral Taylor said the cost of new battleships and related machinery could rise by about 43 percent over earlier estimates. He cited figures for vessels including the Colorado Maryland and Washington, noting delays and higher prices driven by private-yard supervision and extended labor and material costs. The 1923-1926 program faces potential reductions, but completion is not expected before 1923.
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Ue Aedantiat
Waser Ng Jarae
Vba
Uae
HaMeships
Hells
Adival Taylor
Colorado
Maryland
Washington
West Tirgiala
Taylor
Tt Sa
Daniels
Butter
Pennsylvania
Admiral Taylor
Vere
Atabla
Danisls
Caylor
Mexico
Strike Vote Taken in Secret by Union Workers
A secret strike vote by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers locals was held on whether a strike should be called. The ballot counted late and results showed majority in favor, with officials in Los Angeles and local union leaders confirming the outcome. The event followed tensions over discrimination complaints after women operators formed part of the union. An industrial relations appeal was discussed, and a “Ye 'Lo party” celebrating the vote was planned at the Mountain Staten Telephone and Telegraph Company headquarters on State Street with company officials attending.
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Electread
Canyo
Nnnton
HL Ch. Greens
Inion
Los Angeles
Futura Antion! Mets
Met
Inal Eight
Weeling
Mounttain Staten Telephone &Telegraph Company
Firetallers
Achelboard
Hitemoen
Tapealer Exiverty
Cable Epifeers
Lie Yete
Ar. Jones
Bal Taras
J. Roberts
Dy Harry Stevenson
Jerry Bennett
Caslevaners
Ivewale Industrial Comanleston
Federal Labor Board
Washington
Croteal
Kneivn
Salt Latte
Mountain Staten Telephone & ‘Telegraph Company
Lie
Bulling On Sons
Brokerage cashier accounts short about sixty thousand
Chicago January 2. Jonen Grannan cashier of a grain brokerage surrendered to police after admitting a shortfall of about 55,009 to 60,000 dollars. The well known broker's firm head Emmanuel Rosenbaum had warned of another loss and claimed the family lived modestly amid the speculation.
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Chicago
Jonen Grannan
Frm
Grannan
Jason Hoy
Anya le
Emmanuel Rosenbaum
Blackburn Medicines Mentho Laxene Claims Pure Reliability
A Victorian era ad promotes The Blackburn Products Co. Believing in opiate free relief, it details Mentho Laxene as a cough cold and catarrh remedy. It warns against fear of medicines and describes a home preparation method with sugar and liquor to make a strong dose. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back and notes availability at druggists.
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Blackburn Producta Co
Chis
National
Exalted Society of Order Trounds Formed in Chicago
A national fraternal group named the Exalted Society of Order Trounds was established today in Chicago with Kennel No 1 inaugurating the organization. The body unites salesmen from commerce and industry, adopting guard dog themed titles for officials and considering the slogan Watch is being discussed.
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Chicago
Arga
Exalted Society of Order Trounds
Momhora
Suntor Watchor
Big Harner
Girls Consider Work for Soldiers in Salt Lake
A Salt Lake meeting of the Ladies auxiliary of the Salvation Army district plans to discuss employment and related issues for soldiers, including recreation duties for Fort Douglas and naval personnel. The session, held at the Recreation Center, Third South and Third East, will address return home and possible policy extensions. Morn Joffre elected Chancellor of French Academy in Pan.
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Sal Lake
Myx
Be. Browkhank
Salt Lake
Necrearion Center
Third South
Herrtaforss
Fort. Douglas
Hana
Throwah Salt Lane
British plan for an international labor tribunal debated
Washington reports say the British war cabinet discusses creating an international labor tribunal to set labor standards and curb sweating. American Federation of Labor officials, led by Frank Morrison, oppose ceding wage standards and warn the United States will push for its own standards at the Peace Conference.
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Washington
Jin
Britt
K Iregne
Na- Hons
American Federation of Tabor
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Stantiatis
Muyat
Europe
Nearsighted accident injures boy by hook in Salt Lake
In Salt Lake City on January 3 a four year old boy, Moor Gentley, son of Mrs. C. V. Bloom, narrowly escaped losing his eye after catching his left eye on a hook in the doorway. He suffered a severe cut requiring three stitches at the emergency hospital and was later taken home for care. The family had just moved into the house.
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Salt Lake
Moor
C. V. Bloom
South Fourth
Pioneer cattle king sale stalls overheart county estate
The Pioneer cattle king hill on the Montana frontier remained a potent figure as the Maton outfit in Overheart County faced sale of a vast estate. The range and encroachment by fruit farmers did not erase the large holdings. The estate, fenced and totaling thousands of acres, was put up for sale.
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King Hillon
Mont
Maton
Overheart County
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