Money Trust Probe Resumes In Lower House Session
The House money trust investigating committee reopens after a months long recess with plans to hear several New York bankers including Jacob H. Schiff and members of the New York Stock Exchange. William W. Cloud testifies on bank clearing and competition while Samuel Untermyer questions him. Chairman Pujo denies any friction or stated remedies.
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Washington
House Money Trust
New York
Jacob H. Schiff
New York Stock Exchange
William W. Cloud
State Bank of Maryland
Samuel Untermyer
Baltimore Clearing House
Clearing House
Mr. Untermyer
Mr. Cloud
Pujo
Auerbach Sentenced to Life for Fisher Murder in Jackson
Dee Auerbach of Chicago, a Princeton graduate, received life imprisonment in Jackson for the murder of his employer Harry W. Fisher, a former Chicago promoter. Fisher was killed while hunting. Auerbach claims the shooting was accidental and has appealed to the supreme court. Judge Withey noted regret but affirmed the verdict, indicating action to be reviewed at the March term and sending a personal letter to the warden for prisoner comforts during the appeal.
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Baldwin. Mich
Dee. D—O. M. Auerbach
Chicago
Princeton
Jackson
Harry W. Fisher
Fisher
Auerbach
Supreme Court
Withey
Kansas City High Diver Charles Strohl Dies in Sanitarium
Charles Strohl a 30 year old high diver from Rockford NL died at a sanitarium in Kansas City after an operation. Luther Short of Franklin and his wife were in the city en route to Springville to visit relatives. Mrs Josephine Potter returned home after a two week visit with her daughter Maud Fisher in Cincinnati Ohio.
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Kansas City
Charles Strohl
Strohl
Rockford
Luther Short
Franklin
City
Springville
Josephine Potter
Maud Fisher
Cincinnati
Ohio
The Republican Party’s Record and Future Prospects
The article surveys the party’s performance since 1856, arguing McKinley era policies and high protection shaped its strength. It recalls defeats like 1892 and 1912 as learning moments, asserts Republican principles endure, and predicts renewed public support through steadfast doctrine and law.
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Republican Party
United States
McKinley
Washington
Detroit
South
Northwest
Wisconsin Bankrupts Diamond Match Case as Wide Labor Probe
Wisconsin files the most sweeping child labor case against Diamond Match Co. charges total 19900 in fines the maximum under law. The state frames a broad political debate on tariffs and reform urging prompt Democratic action against Republican tariff practices.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin
Diamond Match Company
The
Trust
Farewell Bridge Party Honors Mrs Day’s Guests
Mrs Ralph Cosner hosted a farewell bridge party Monday afternoon at North L street honoring Mrs Walter Day's guests Mrs J A Gallagher Denver Col Mrs M J Murphy Terre Haute and Miss Razler Moberly Mo There were three tables with Mrs W W Whitney scoring high receiving a Irish crocheted jabot Favors consisted of white chrysanthemums Ice cream cake and mints were served.
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Ralph Cosner
North L Street
Walter Day
J. A. Gallagher
Denver, Col
M. J. Murphy
Terre Haute
Razler
Moberly
W. W. Whitney
Ten Year Old Boy Placed in County Jail After Theft Charge
A 10 year old boy, hungry and ragged, was jailed after being seen stealing a football and a shotgun from the American Express Company. He was arrested by Policemen Shaw and Altop and delivered to Sheriff Browning for overnight care. The father, Curtis Hupp, did not visit until Sunday evening.
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American Express Company
Curtis Hupp
South Madison
Monon
Shaw
Browning
Bloomington
Iron Workers Seek Funds for Dynamite Trial Defense
Joseph E McClory quotes financial strain on the union as they support iron workers charged in a dynamite conspiracy now on trial in Indianapolis federal court. He appeals to the Journ eymen Stone Cutters Association, noting near bankruptcy and poor past success in fundraising. Delegates from many states attend the opening session in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Joseph E.mcclory
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Journ
Eymen Stone Cutters’ Association of North America
Old
Charles A. Bookwalter
Albert .S., Lowry
Central Labor Union
Perkins
State Federation of Labor
B. F. Horton
Mitchell
Organized
Indiana Cold Wave Shrinks as Indiana Towns Freeze
Indiana endured a sharp cold snap with Indianapolis nearly the coldest in the nation. Temperatures fell 20 degrees from Sunday to Monday, with Greensburg at 10 degrees above zero and a further small drop to 13 degrees by 7 30. The weather bureau forecast warming and a light snowfall.
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Indiana
United States
Indianapolis
Union
Greensburg
Weather Bureau
Williams Family Plans Louisville Operation
Mr and Mrs H B Williams of Williams were in the city this afternoon en route to Louisville where they will attend an operation on Wednesday. Williams sister Mrs S A McClung of Williams has been in a Louisville hospital for about two weeks and relatives were notified Monday that an operation would be necessary.
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H. B. Williams
Williams
Louisville
Wiliams
McClung
Miss Edna King and Miss Ida Akin Return Home
Miss Edna King and Miss Ida Akin have returned to Bedford schools after spending Sunday with Bloomington home folks. Telephone.
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Edna King
Ida
Akin
Bedford
Bloomington
Gentle Raps Use Cuspidor Wound in South Side Bar Fight
A Monday fight in a south side dry beer place led to a man injuring another with a heavy cuspidor. The wound required medical attention. Police had not yet made arrests.
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South Side
Wickersham Critics Amendments to Sherman Act
In his annual report the U S attorney general warns that enumerating unlawful practices could go too far and invite evasion. He favors targeted amendments to strengthen enforcement while cautioning against overreach. He supports public access to hearings and proposes government seizure of imported merchandise for unlawful combinations. The report notes a large departmental surplus over four years ending June 30 and contrasts with Roosevelt term expenditures.
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George W. Wickersham
United States
Court of Commerce
Indianapolis
Cutting Force Furst Kerber Mill in West City
The Furst Kerber mill laid off 12 men on Monday while considering a shorter day shift. The plant kept night work to rush a large Washington job and has a two week holiday pause before starting another target order.
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Furst-Kerber
Washington
Senator Bristow backs recall of Supreme Court decisions
The piece notes Senator Bristow, a Progressive ally, pushing an amendment to let Congress override Supreme Court rulings. It contrasts this with earlier calls to curb state recall and to modify constitutions, arguing the proposed change shifts power and could embolden political control over law.
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Tribune
Roosevelt
Bristow
Progressives
Supreme Court
Congress
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