Washington women push for convict wages to aid families
The article notes proposed legislation supported by state club women to pay prison earnings to prisoners’ families after expenses, or save for release. It argues earnings aid dependents, counter prison despair, and urges a charity commission and sex segregation reforms in state institutions.
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Olympia
March of Progress
Caugh
Organization of
Club Women
Charity Commission
Dissolution of Bavarian Diet Shifts German Elections
In Munich a clash between the cabinet and Clerical Center over a minister’s conduct led to the Diet’s dissolution. The move, supported by the Prince Regent, near the 1910 Reichstag elections, may alter party fortunes as clericals face reversal risk and rivals consider coalition to defeat Center. Germany’s Dec 1 population reached 64,925,93, a gain of 22,000 since February.
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Munich
Bavaria
Herr von Frauendorfer
Center
Germany
Why young men go wrong in eastern discussions
Judge O Sullivan cites lack of religious or moral instruction in schools reduced wages and spoiled youths, plus street association at night as causes of crime. He omits another factor he calls the get rich spirit driving Americans to imitate millionaires and commit crime for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Sullivan
Ten Year Old Dollar Returns Across Community
A farmer marked a dollar with his initials and watched it circle the town. It returned to him for produce four times in six years and resurfaced with neighbors three times. The last return was four years ago when he sent it to a mail order house and never saw it again. The note ends that the bill no longer benefits the farmer or the community.
Kansas Coal Mines to Close Under New Workmen Law
Pittsburg Kansas miners face closure as 30 percent of Kansas mines plan shutdown January 1 due to the state workers compensation law. Operators say they cannot afford liability for injured workers under the new rule.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Kan
Attorney General Wickersham Outlines DOJ Budget
In Washington the attorney general presented his annual report noting that DOJ lawsuit collections will match expenditures for another year. He cited last year’s costless operation and this year’s higher activity pushing expenditures from 3.5 million to 4 million dollars.
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Washington
Wickersham
Department of Justice
Department
Bears From Canada Dominate St Louis Meat Trade
St Louis residents can enjoy bear meat this winter while Chicago and New York buyers risk shortages. Supplies mainly arrive from Canada, northern Minnesota, and Michigan. A St Louis firm bid highest this year after 385 to 40 carcasses were stored and sold. Chicago led last year but could not consume all bears. New York claimed the supply two years ago.
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ST. Louis
American envoy Dudley dies in Baltimore hospital
Irving Bedell Dudley ambassador to Brazil died at Johns Hopkins Hospital from heart failure while convalescing from another illness. He served as ambassador extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary from the United States to Brazil.
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Baltimore
Irving Bedell Dudley
United States
Brazil
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Chinese Cooks Threaten New York Strike Over Wages and Hours
In New York Chinese cooks led by Dr. Sen Yat Smith threaten a citywide strike after a push for a wage scale and shorter hours. About 400 cooks backed a formal agreement demanding twelve hour days, weekly pay on Saturdays, two rest days every four weeks, and a day off for Chinese New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
China
Sen Yat Smith
Whalsale-gro cers Seek Sugar Duty Reduction Petition
In Duluth Minnesota blank petitions circulate among wholesalers urging support for a movement aimed at pressuring Congress to lower duties on both raw and refined sugars.
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Duluth
Minn
Whalsale
Congress
Pacific Coast plans two superior steamers for Puget Sound
General Manager J. D. Ford confirms the Pacific Coast company will build two steamers finer than the Governor and President at about 850000 dollars each for Puget Sound to California passenger service. The contract has not yet been let and shipyards are crowded with new orders due to the Panama Canal push. The vessels will be completed and in service before the canal opens.
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Seattle
J. D. Ford
Pacific Coast Company
New York
Panama Canal
Canal
Cure claims in drugless treatment shown in two cases
Case summaries from James F. Zediker D D O N D of North Yakima Washington recount patients Mrs W G Wood and Mrs Charles Wright who allegedly recovered from melancholia and lung illness after about two weeks to eight years of ongoing wellness via drugless methods. The notice urges readers to dismiss medical doubt.
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W. G. Wood
Nob Hill
Mrs. Williams
Cemetery Siding
Mrs. Wood
Charles Wright
North Sixth St
North First St. Extension
James F. Zediker
D. OO
N. D. Ditter Block
North Yakima
Wash
The Professional Parent and the Smoking Boy
A reader recounts how a fourteen year old named Lawrence faced smoking. The father offers a hundred dollars to abstain until twenty one, if the son discusses health risks with the doctor and makes a decision. The article advocates practical parental guidance over admonishment.
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Woman’s Home Companion
Lawrence
Ine Ding
Beattie’s Confession Trustees Justice in Beattie Case
The Tacoma Ledger notes Beattie confessed before execution and argues the death sentence was just. It asserts no miscarriage of justice and that the condemned man died at peace, despite public sympathy and capital punishment debate. The piece praises the law’s proper function despite controversy.
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Beattie
Pardo
Richmond
Tacoma Ledger
Poamany Rye Gypsies in European Lore Through Time
An Austrian monk’s 12th century notice first links gypsies with Europe, describing them as roving, deceitful, and homeless. The passage notes medieval harshness toward them and recalls English policy during Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
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England
Henry VIII
Eliza
Medal for Franco Prussian War Presented to Fallieres
Paris reports sculptor George Lemaire presented to President Fallieres the first Franco Prussian War medal designed by the War Ministry. The medal honors defenders with Bellona on one side and naval and military emblems on the other. Also notes rent increases in Prussia and a Chopin pupil's recital.
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Paris
George Lemaire
Fallieres
Bellona
Josethe King of
Servin
Military Academy of
St. Cyr
Lord Kitchener
Rich Man's Troubles Echo In Local Jester Song
In a Washington Star verse style piece a performer mocks a wealthy man losing nerve and money in politics. The speaker jokes the rich man cannot win office or settle debt with wealth and notes the crowd laughs only to ask for a loan. The satire centers on class and fate.
Jockeying Dominates As Congress Faces New Session
The piece warns that Republicans and Democrats are stockpiling ammunition for infighting to attack presidential aims in 1912. It predicts a campaign of recrimination will overshadow urgent public business and urges Congress to focus on its constitutional duties.
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Congress
Pittsburg
Vinci claims to renew strength and vitality for aging organs
An advertising pitch asserts digestive and other organs weaken with age and blood thins. Vinci is promoted as a tonic that rebuilds blood and strength, with a money back guarantee. Fred L. Janeck, a North Yakima Wash druggist, signs the ad.
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Vinci
Fred L. Janeck
North
Yakima
Wash
Madrid Torture Revelations Shake Republic Officials
Several Republican deputies accuse Valencia Civil Guards of torturing prisoners after rioting to force disclosure of a magistrate murderer's whereabouts. They compare the methods to historical inquisition procedures and describe horrific details. Premier Canalejas promises investigation and possible parliamentary summons.
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Madrid
Valencia
Canalejas
Ode to Mother's Mince Pie Revered in Nostalgic Verse
A nostalgic poem extols a mother's mince pie recipe with rich kitchen scenes. The narrator praises the crust and filling, recalling baking day, the aroma, and eager children awaiting a tasty slice. Brimming with affection, the verse recalls family rituals and the joy of homemade pie.
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Mother's
Mother
Socialist La Marge and Wife in Paris
Paris reports John La Marge, a noted socialist, and his wife arrived yesterday. Luc Parge left a note citing aging infirmities and intent to die with all faculties intact. Mine. La Farge is identified as daughter of Karl Marx.
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Paris
John la Marge
Sinleide Yuesterday
Luc Parge
la Farge
Karl Marx
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Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Tim Kelly
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Mr. Buyer
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Chopin
M. Peru
Salle Pleyel
Comedie Francaise
Washington Star
Widr
King
Pectar of the Gods
Mineett A. Brininstool
la Marge
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