Farmers Mutual in Good Shape and Reincorporated
The Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association held its annual meeting in Smouse's Hall amid cold weather. Officers named for the ensuing year include Vic Carris as president and Sidney Coon as secretary. The secretary’s report shows net gains and growing risk in force, with losses modest to date. The association, twenty years in the county, voted to re-incorporate and adopted new bylaws.
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Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Smousé
W. W. Carris
Sidney Coon
Andy Simpson
Cedar
SD. Carris
Dutch Creek
J. M. Stone
Oregon
P. P. Shifts
John Kennedy
Washington
Austin Sutherland
Hrighton
A. M. Wagner
Richland
Vic Carris
Wim Sutherland
David Boyer
Strong Financial Position Open Year Reports from G Dun
G Dun & Co. notes prompt collections at leading centers signaling solid financial health as year begins. Merchandise distribution remains heavy, orders for spring goods flow, but high fuel costs press manufacturing and limit purchasing power. Iron and steel profit sharing debate marks week. New England footwear makers place spring orders. U.S. failures 350, Canada 24, vs prior year counts.
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New York
G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Chicago
New England
United States
Canada
Threshermen’s National Protective Association expands in Illinois
The organization completed ninety seven local associations in Illinois with Metric Organizer J. C. Erich reporting central states membership over 28,000. Organizers are active in each state with large threshers.
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Bellevillie
Ils
Threshermen's National Protective Association
Illinois
tMetrict
J. C. Erich
Central States
Threshermen
Metropolitan actor Jack Landon commits suicide after marriage refusal
William J. Percival known as Jack Landon shoots himself in Greenwood near Omaha in the presence of Anna Nelson the lead actress after she declines his proposal. Six hundred attend a Berlin banquet where horse meat dominates the menu. A Lexington hotel bell boy Fred Byrd is killed by coworker Walter Edwards. An earthquake in Andijan Turkestan causes minor damage. Terres Alta West Virginia reports sixteen inches of snow since Wednesday.
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Omaha
William J. Percival
Metropolitan Stock Company
Jack Landon
Anna Nelson
Greenwood
Here
Berlin
Fred Byrd
Lexington Hotel
Chicago
Walter Edwards
Andijan
Russian Turkesta
Terres Alta
W. Va
Cabinet view withheld on anti trust bills and notes
Washington reports show the cabinet meeting in session for nearly two hours with Secretary Root absent. Hay had little new to report on the Venezuela situation while discussions on anti trust legislation progressed in the house judiciary committee.
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Washington Notes
Washington
Root
New York
Hay
Castro
American Beet Sugar Association
Hhaminens
House
Judiciary Committee
Littlefield
Interstate Commerce Commission
St Bx
Judiciary
Sugar beet interests in Cuba reciprocity delay action
Michigan beet sugar representatives W H Humphrey H H Hatch and James G McPherson said after a meeting in Washington they would wait for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee report before acting on the Cuban reciprocity treaty. They doubted securing guarantees beyond the 20 percent protection for Cuban sugar and planned no further canvassing of the Senate.
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Washington, Jan
T W
Humphrey
H. H. Hatch
James G. McPherson
Michigan
Senator Burrows
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Washington
Dan
New Republic
Congress
Inez
Cuba
Batttle
Market Summary From Chicago to Buffalo and St Louis
Commodity prices span hogs cattle sheep and lambs with Chicago quotes for hogs at 5.40 to 6.75 and cattle from 4.15 to 6.50. East Buffalo buyers show hogs at 6.70 to 6.80 and calves to 9.75. St. Louis grain notes show wheat around 7 1/4 to 7 1/2 and corn near 44 to 45 cents. Toledo reports dull but steady wheat corn oats and rye.
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Chicago
Wales
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Ryeigher
Toledo
Rye
Board of Trade
Ois
Foot and Mouth Disease Stamp Out Warned
Washington reports Dr. Salmon in Boston directing the campaign against the outbreak. He says the disease will be stamped out this winter unless it spreads to undiscovered parts. Only two herds remain to be treated, with prompt killing of infected stock as the cure. Farmers complain they are not paid full value for diseased stock.
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Washington
Dan
Wilson
Bureau of Animal Industry
Salmon
Boston
Private pension day yields 144 bills in House session
Washington January 10 reports that yesterday was private pension day in the house as 144 bills were passed none of especial importance. The house adjourned to Monday while the senate was not in session.
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Washington
House
Senate
Naval Affairs Panel Declines Hobson Retirement Bill
Washington January 10 the naval affairs committee votes five to four not to report the bill authorizing the transfer of Naval Constructor Hobson to the retired list.
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Washington
Naval Affairs Committee
The
House
Hobson
Counterfeit Ring Bust Tied to 16 year old
Great Falls police arrest 16 year old Patrick Groghan for passing counterfeit nickels mainly into slot machines. He confesses a gang led by a 17 year old boy and points to a full counterfeit money plant.
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Great Falls
Mont
Patrick Groghan
Beans Burned for Warmth and Worth in South Bend
In South Bend people burn beans at a dollars and fifty cents per bushel, claiming the fuel yields a hot fire and good value. Rancho Verde, a major California stock farm, sold for five hundred thousand dollars to E C Sterling of St Louis. Monsignor Falconi, the apostolic delegate, met with the president. L F Gandil, longtime aide to Valentine Blatz Brewing, faces embezzlement charges. Nellie Sullivan of Middlesbury Vermont has lost sight in one eye and remains at risk.
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Dan
Rancho Verde
California
E. C. Sterling
St. Louis
Falconi
United States
L. F. Gandil
Valentine Blatz Brewing Company
Chicago
Nellie Sullivan
Middlesbury
Cuban Reciprocity Faces Strong Senate Opposition
Washington notes the president’s victory on Cuban reciprocity amid Republican resistance and a split Senate. The article argues beet sugar interests see the Philippines tariffs as the bigger threat, with Taft’s future amid prior Harrison appoinments outlined. It also covers Ohio River defenses and statehood bills for Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Recall of Holleben In Washington Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Reports say Ambassador von Holleben has not been recalled but granted a long leave and will not return. Baron Speck von Sternburg will serve temporarily as charge d affaires and then as ambassador, while Holleben’s critics in Germany cite dissatisfaction with his Venezuelan policy and press clashes.
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Bertin
Jan
von Holleben
Washington
Baron Speck von Sternburg
Germany
Baron
Conan
Calcutta
Baron von Sternbure
Foreign Office
Saxony
Pr Ven Hollehbenix
Roosevelt
Athanssador von Holleben
Testimony on Union Hatred in Seab Coal Region Case
A Lutheran minister testifies at the coal strike commission in Philadelphia about union hostility in the Shenandoah and Panther Creek areas. Lieutenant Governor Gebin, commanding the National Guard, describes lawlessness and the need for troops, noting a shoot to kill order had its intended effect without firing on civilians.
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Philadelphia
Cetin
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Gebin Woe
Heard
Shenandoah
Death of Chicago Jewish educator Professor Gabriel Bamberger
Professor Gabriel Bamberger head of the Jewish Manual Training school died at his Chicago home aged ST years. He was one of the best known Jewish educators in the country.
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Chicago
Gabriel Bamberger
Jewish Manual Training School
Bamberger
Union Strife Highlights Testimony At Hazleton Hearing
Witnesses recount remarks by William H. Dettrey former UMW District 7 president about punishing workers who crossed picket lines. Other testimony describes union mob conduct during the strike and attacks on strike breakouts. The session notes absences and leadership changes as events unfold across multiple towns.
German budget evidence minister inislavana and library plan
The German foreign office budget estimates include 10 025 dollars for a minister resident at islavana. Ex Governor W Murray Crane of Massachusetts is elected a director of the International Banking Corporation. Andrew Carnegie’s offer of 1 500 000 dollars for thirty branch free library buildings in Philadelphia is accepted. Baron von Herking, the German minister to Mexico, granted extended leave. Louisville and Nashville railroad directors declare a 2 percent semiannual dividend.
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Foreign Office
Islavana
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
International Banking Corporation
Andrew Carnegie
Philadelphia
Baron von Herking
Mexsco
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Wreck on Big Four near More Lis reports nine dead
A collision on the Big Four line near More Lis results in nine deaths and thirteen injuries, according to early reports from St. Louis dated January 10.
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St. Louis
Big Four Road
More, Lis
Hanged for murder in Auasta Georgia
Sol Dunn, a Black man, was hanged yesterday in Auasta for the murder of a young white man named Will Springs. He required assistance to stand during the execution as the rope was applied.
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Auasta
Dan
Sol Dunn
Will Springs
Duluth Faces Coal Shortage With New Price Floor
Duluth Minnesota in January endures an anthracite coal famine as local dealers announce no ton will be sold for under 9.50 dollars. The curtailment threatens heating and daily life in the city.
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Duluth
Minn
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