Supreme Court Appointments and Progressive Circle
The piece notes President Taft seeks insurgent senators' support for two upcoming Supreme Court appointments. It argues for younger, open minded, reform minded judges to counter corporate bias and support collectivist arguments. Names like Fred W. Lehmann and Judges Deemer and Kenyon are mentioned as exemplars.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Taft
Senate
Jing
Fred W. Lehmann
St. Louis
Iowa
Deemer and
Kenyon
Supreme Bench
Justice Hughes
Gentlemen Agreement Among Steel Producers Sparks Outcry
A New York meeting of about forty steel workers or producers condemns a price fixing pact that allegedly raised steel costs for the nation. The speaker laments how a few producers can impact prices for millions while stressing obligations to public welfare amid reports of self serving actions. A stray note references a hobo and a convict shaping demand.
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New York
Trust
United States
Kyran
War of words over steel and trusts in era of business rule
A verbose commentary argues steel protection, trusts and political power in New York summoning outrage at corporate greed. It cites Carnegie, federal action, and industrial hawks while noting a Chicago strike guard firing during a confrontation, labeling the death a wartime fortune.
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Carnegie
Werd Gan
New York
Allgar, Oil of Tobacco Trusts
Laws of the horse age echo in modern reforms urged
Minneapolis Journal urges broad reform of federal and state laws, arguing that outdated statutes like personal property taxes burden the poor, with Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission calling for modern, constructive legislation. It blames moneyed interests and voter apathy for corruption and lack of citizen enlightenment, urging universal food citizenship and genuine reform.
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Minneapolis
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eir. Knapp
Europe
Ian
United States
Japan
Jack
Convicts and labor roles spark state debate in Burlington
The Burlington Hawkeye discusses the use of state convicts by contractors in many states, arguing such practices undercuts free labor and prompts a vigorous, justified protest from labor organizations. It notes concern over unemployment as a possible humane-guardian argument.
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Burlington
Towa
State Board of Control
Convicts to Build Roads On State Lands
A partial plan proposes using trusted convicts for farm work on state farms but notes insufficient work and year misalignment. It suggests convicts build roads, with guards, deliver materials, and possibly be paid to deter trouble after liberty, arguing this could produce real road improvements.
Dinner Table Discipline Creates Polite Children
A narrator recalls a home where two children are quiet at meals and speak only when addressed. Elders supervise with strict politeness, the pair eat in silence unless spoken to, and retire gracefully after dinner. The piece argues such restraint yields happier, better behaved kids.
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Sir
Madame
A Simple Safeguard For Apoticeeis
Mrs TY Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio recalls a severe cold and cough in her child. A sister advised Foley's Honey and Tar. one dose relieved throat inflammation and a full bottle cleared throat and lungs. She keeps a bottle at home and warns against substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
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TY. Gilkeson
Ingles Ave
Youngstown
Ohio
Foley
Democrats Take Oath in Cook County After Victory
The Cook County Democrats celebrate election wins as their sheriff treasurer clerk and county judge along with several Chicago municipal judges take oaths of office marking the start of their administration.
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Chicago
Nec
Cook County
Judge Kenyon Named as U.S. Senate Candidate
Fort Dodge Iowa December 6 Judge W S Kenyon of Fort Dodge will be presented to Iowa lawmakers as a candidate to succeed the late J P Dolliver State Senator Frederick Larrabee announced Kenyon is in Washington defending the sixteen hour labor law and will likely make a formal statement soon Larrabee traveled the state noting strong support for Kenyon and plans to nominate him at the next session
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Fort Dodge
W. S. Kenyon
United States
J. P. Dolliver
Frederick Larrabes
Kenyon
Washington
Uarrabee
Iowa
Judge Kenyon
Doctor Finds Two Year Message Postmarked 1968
A Des Moines letter from a woman requested a dog and arrived with a 1968 postmark two years late. Dr. McDonough examined the note and realized the time lapse explains the delay in delivery.
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Des Moinesa
Dr. McDonough
Democrats hot for Supreme Court pick in early talks
Chicago dispatch reportsWhite House talks with Senators Aldrich and Crane suggest a Democrat may fill a U S Supreme Court vacancy with Frederick W Lehmann of Missouri or Alton B Parker of New York discussed while Mayor Gaynor and a Pennsylvania pick also circulate amid GOP skepticism about Democratic candidates.
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Chicago
Dee
Record-herald Iron
Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Frederick W. Lehmann
Missouri
Lloyd W. Bowers
White House
Supreme Court
Aldrich
Crane
Lehmann
Alton WR. Parker
New York
Nso
Gaynor
Pennsylvania
Lehmann Likely for Supreme Court Amid Taft Talks
Washington reports indicate Fred W. Lehmann is highly likely to be appointed to the Supreme Court rather than the solicitor general. President Taft has been told Lehmann would face no objections from progressives. Senator Cummins prefers Lehmann unless a non Iowa choice is chosen. The matter was discussed Saturday with Cummins aligning with Lehmann.
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Washington, D. C
Fred W. Lehmann
Supreme Court
Taft
Lehmann
Cummins
Deemer
Rome
Iowa
Saloon closures and liquor destruction in Indian Territory
Deputy Way reports 68 saloons closed in Indian Territory with 24 carloads of liquor returned to Minneapolis. Four thousand gallons of whisky and several thousand gallons of beer destroyed. malt sales restricted. Brainerd brewery and 24 saloons still operating. court travel to Madison, Wisconsin. Also unrelated testimonial praises Foley's Kidney Remedy for Jumbago.
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Brainerd
Minn
N. Way
Madison
Wis
James M. Quinn
Way
Yndian
Twin Cities
Fire Victim Found Amid Ruins Beside Room Door
The charred remains were discovered among the ruins at a location where a door once centered his room. It is believed he was overcome by smoke and rendered unconscious before perishing.
Objects to Dodgers Editor Courier
Citizens express complaints about a hand bill campaign in the city. Merchants urge suppression of the circulars as they intrude on customers at doors and require effort to gather printed matter from entrances.
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Waterloo
Laws
Associated Preze Fadows Evening Press Association
Black Hawk County
Courier
Merchants of
Ima
Mont Clara Council Bans Barking After Nine
New Jersey town of Mont Clara enacts an ordinance two years ago deeming dogs that bark after 9 p.m. a misdemeanor. Several residents fled the barking nuisance by selling or giving away their kennels, including Dr. J. B. McDonough who relinquished his entire kennel valued at noting.
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New York
Mont Clara
N. J
J. B. McDonough
Pioneer Narrowly Escapes Fire Perishes in Home Blaze
Keokuk Iowa December 6 H Fry aged 69 a brother of Hon Joel Fry longtime Lee county settler was burned to death when his home near Waverly Ia burned Sunday morning His sister woke to the flames and escaped believing he had gotten out before the structure was destroyed
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Keokuk, Il
H. Fry
Joel Fry
Lee County
Waverly
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