Most Productive Year in U S History Says 1912 Report
The 1912 crop year is described as the most productive in U S history with Secretary Wilson valuing the grand total of the 1919 crop at 9 532 000 000 including live stock output. Corn leads with 1 75 000 0000 bush and value of 599 000 000. Wheat and oats follow with substantial values. Field crops show declines in prices from 1912 to 1919 levels across barley hay potatoes flaxseed and beet sugar.
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Washington
United States
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Unwritten Law Verdict Favor Mrs Laduque in Dallas
Mrs Minnie Laduque was acquitted of murdering her husband W J Laduque citing unwritten law after testifying that a rival, described as a minister's daughter, challenged her place in her husband's affections. The shooting occurred last summer in Dallas Texas amid alleged “other women” attentions.
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Minnie Laduque
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Oleo Margarine Makers Paroled by Taft in 1912
Edward Bailey and William Johnson, convicted in St. Louis in 1931 of illegally manufacturing colored oleomargarine, were sentenced to a year in prison and $2,000 fines each. They were pardoned by President Taft on payment of $25 each.
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Taft
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Edward Bailey
William Johnson
Fin St. Louis
Testimony Favors Judge in Archbold Impeachment Trial
Washington reports that testimony in the Archbold impeachment inquiry has largely echoed previous hearings. Williams and May testified on connections to Archbold, the Erie Railroad, and related business dealings, with prosecutors aiming to show Archbold influenced company actions through his judge role. The proceedings continue in customary courthouse fashion.
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Washington
Edward J. Williama
Webb
Williams
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Archbald
Sterling
May
Aillis de Goat and Coke Company
Wiliams
Hillside Company
Erie Railroad Company
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Archbeld
Marshall Addresses Faith Role in City Life
Chicago December 7 Thomas R Marshall vice president elect and delegate to the Federal Council of Churches of America told the assembly that religion should not replace family duties but guide daily living at home. The council session focused on reports and civic work and church cooperation to improve urban life.
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Chicago
Thomas R. Marshall
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Federal Council of Churches of
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Fatal leap shocks New York crowds at Manhattan hotel
Maj John C Maher U S Army retired with a long illness leaped from the ninth floor of the Manhattan hotel where he lived with his wife after a four week stay seeking medical treatment. Thousands nearby witnessed the fall as pedestrians and commuters watched in horror and several women fainted.
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New York
John C. MaHery
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Aiken
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Manhattan
Elder Eskridge of this city passes after long life
Aged WN Eskridge a harness and saddle maker longtime resident of this city died at home near East Fifth and Walnut from blood poisoning that began with a seration on his right hand. Born January 17, 1825 in Kentucky, he came to Washington in 1855 and married Sarah Smyth in 1856. He led a rugged life, ran a workshop on East Fifth, traveled west in 1865, and remained active in business until illness. Survives wife, three of five children, and several grandchildren. Funeral at home Sunday at 2:30 under Rev. W. P. Hosken. burial at Oak Grove.
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Kentucky
Joseph W_end Fannie (Robinson) Eskridge
Virginia
Eskridge
Daviése County
Sarah M. Smyth
Plainville
Wardsport
McCafferty
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Whig Party
Winfield Scott
Walnut Ft
Reb. W. P.'Hosken
Oak ' Grove Cemetery
Sint arrived in Vedacl to greet eager children and store crowd
Sinth arrived on a BI Southwestern train at noon to be greeted by a cheering crowd of about 1000 at the depot and by children outside the O'Donnell Barrows Cochran Co store where toys and ads were handed out. The doors were kept closed to manage the throng as the event drew families from Main Street and beyond.
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Surprised Delights at Lane Stewart Home Event
A social evening at 304 Seventh Street featured lively musical performances by Dwight Owens and others. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a prize drawing with winners including Thomas Lickenbach and a list of attendees such as Bessie Belz, Mary Ward, Eta Wildetge, Anna Flozet Horler, Mae Gilliatt, and Dwight Owens among local participants.
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Mi Lane Stewar
Grimes
Dwight Owens
Oma Owens
Rewer
Guesest
Thomas Lickenback
Bessie Belsa Zinkahs
Mary Ward
Eta Wildetge
Mary Towey
Anna Ene Flozet Horler
Mae Gilliatt
Nor F Owey
Charles ° Gregory
Ralph Godwin
Wilam
Harry
Cates
Deimar Nothomas
Lickenbach
Earl Grant
Thomas O'Neill
Peace talks in London to begin December 19 amid Balkan shifts
Greece has named delegates to the London peace conference and reports from Constantinople say she signed the armistice. Diplomats expect rapid negotiations with an ambassadorial conference to follow. Bulgaria may demand a frontier from Midia to the Gulf of Sarce, reshaping Europe’s map and Turkey’s European presence.
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Greece
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Edward Grey
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Diputch
Midia
Black ‘Sea
Sarai
Tehorlu
Gulf of Sarce
Turkey
Isa
Bulgaria
Baye
Diplohis
Crimea
Inaugural Date Unchanged Washington Readies March 4 Ceremony
Close friends of Gov. Wilson received word from Bermuda that the president elect would not change the inauguration date. The law requires March 4 for the oath, but the ceremony is traditional. Gen. Wilson had signaled concern over March weather and possible delay, yet the date remains set.
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Wilson
Bermuda
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Wilton
Army officers named after civil life examination
The War Department announced that 18 men, mostly from civilian life, have passed the required examination for appointment as Second Lieutenants in the army. Indiana nominees include Carl A. Hardig of Evansville, Paul R. Daylen of Danville, and Edgar A. Staddes of Springfield. Missouri nominee William D. Faulkner of Springfield. Arkansas nominees John E. Boles of Fort Smith, Hamilton, and Tampleton.
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Paul R. Daylen
Edgar A. Staddes
Springfeld
Missouri
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Arkansas
John E. Boles
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Hamilton
Tampleton
Boy, Sixteen Kills Eleven Babies in Argentina Case
A Buenos Aires news report outlines a shocking juvenile crime involving a 16 year old boy who killed eleven infants. The article notes other similar offenses by youths and discusses the troubling rise of violent acts committed by young offenders.
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Buenos’ Ayres
Argentina
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