Drye win in Senate and public utilities bill debate
Springfield report outlines a 69 to 47 House vote to strike the home rule feature from a public utilities bill. The measure moves to third reading as opposition shifts between downstate lawmakers and Chicago interests. Governor Dunne's tax commission bill dies 72 to 48 after amended changes. Lobbying is halted on the floor for the session.
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Springfield
House
Public Utilities
Downstate
Chicago
Rapp
Dunne
State Board of Equalization
Senate
Caicaga
Nurees
Igoes
Illinois
Carroll-Hilton
House of Representatives
Gettysburg Veterans Seek Attendee Vouchers for Anniversary
Adjutant General Dickson received 640 Civil War veterans, Gettysburg survivors, seeking state guests for the July 1 3 8 4 observance. The Forty-eighth assembly appropriated £30,080 to defray expenses of veterans attending the anniversary celebration in Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
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Gettysburg
Dickson
Forty-eighth General Assembly
Illinois Editorial Association elects officers at Decatur
The Illinois Editorial Association closed at Decatur with officer elections. Charles W. Warner of the Chronicle Hoopeston is president, Frank L. Srup of the Press Newton is first vice president, James E. McClure of the Democrat Carlinville is second vice president, W. B. Davis of the Democrat Jerseyville is third vice president, J. M. Page of the Democrat Jerseyville is secretary, S. J. Porterfield of the Chronicle Cullom is treasurer, W. G. Dustin of the Star-Herald Dwight is on the executive committee, and W. J. Smith of the Sun Waukegan is on the auditing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Editorial Association
Decatur
Charles W. Warner
Chronicle
Hoopeston
Frank L. Srup
Press
Newton
James E. McClure
Democrat
Carlinville
W. B. Davis
Jerseyville
J. M. Page
S. J. Porterfield
Cullom
W. G. Dustin
Star-Herald
Dwight
W. J. Smith
Sun
Waukegan
Elks State Convention closes in Rock Island
The state convention of the Elks ends after three days of activities in Rock Island with a Peoria bid for next meeting. Dr J A Lampkin of Mattoon elected state president by one vote over H A Swallow of Danville. Other officers include H Crum Springfield Sam Tyerson Rock Island James A Powers Joliet M W Snell Litchfield district leaders and regional members. Treasury balance reported at 1216 65 dollars.
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the Elks
Rock Island
Peoria
East St. Louis
J. A. Lampkin
Mattoon
H. A. Swallow
Danvillle
H. Crum
Springfield
Sam Tyerson
James A. Powers
Jolie
Illinois bankers urge national currency reform at Peoria meeting
About 150 bankers from Illinois group two of the Illinois Bankers Association met in Peoria and adopted a resolution urging all Illinois congressmen to back currency reform. James I Ennis of Chicago spoke on essential features of negotiable securities. Officers elected: President James M James Pekin, Vice-President William C White Peoria, Secretary E Anton Princeville, Treasurer Alvin H Allison Good Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Peoria
Illinois
James I. Ennis
Chicago
James M James
Pekin
William C. White
Governor Dunne Heads Illinois Famous Fathers Club
Gov Edward F Dunne was elected president of the Famous Fathers of Illinois a new club for men who are fathers of ten or more children. He received a banner at the alfalfa dinner during the club's organization at the St Nicholas hotel for being the first Italian governor with over ten children. Annual meetings will coincide with the state fair.
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Edward F. Dunne
Famous Fathers of
Illinois
Dunne
St. Nicholas Hotel
Sanitary inspection finds unsanitary dairies in Chicago district
A state report by the Board of Health covers 1334 dairies inspected from December 3 to June 1 with 16 deemed unsanitary. The report lists certificates of incorporation for several firms including Humdiger Candy Company in Decatur and an Adjustment Agency in Chicago, naming the incorporators.
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Chicago
Sute
Woird
Fanny
State Woods
Humdiger Candy Company
Decatur
W. L Baker
R. W. Hutchinson
Homer O. Knowles
Adjustment Agency
Chica
James T. Jarrell
Oswald L. McNeil
Graff
Lincoln Commercial Club
Lin
New York Eyes Stepless Street Car Reform
Governor Sulzer may sign a bill forcing all New York street car lines to end horse power by January. The plan, backed by the New York Railways, aims to cut climbing steps for riders and save an estimated 135,000 miles of passenger effort annually across the system.
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New York
New York Railways Company
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Montreal
Philadelphia
Sulser
Manhattan
Public Service Commission
Avenue C
Degbrosses Street
Town
East Twenty-fourth Street
Bleecker Street
Judge and Jury Clash Over Noted Not Guilty Verdict
In Memphis Tennessee the judge and jury clashed in division two of the criminal court over a murder case involving C B Murrell railroad fireman. The judge ruled self defense and directed a verdict of not guilty after jury foreman Cooney refused to sign the verdict, insisting the jurors held their own opinions.
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Memphis, Tenn
C. B. Murrell
Moss Codd
Palmer
Cooney
Chicago Wonen Praises Press in Boston Report
Boston reports praise from Chicago Wonen for extending the juvenile courts system further. The item notes Sobemt and related officials discussing reforms and timelines, highlighting cooperation between cities and agencies. The piece underscores ongoing efforts to expand juvenile justice resources and oversight.
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Chicago
Wonen Praises Press
Boston
Mase
Sobemt
New Trouser Mishap Costs Tailor a Woe for Barry
Martin F. Barry of 707 Booth Forty-fourth Court sued a local tailor after a fall caused by his new trousers. He injured his back and missed work as a motorman for 56 days while seeking $1000 in damages. A jury awarded him $135.
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Chicago
Martin F. Barry
Booth Forty-fourth Court
Mar
Solomon
Barry
Rockefeller Losing Wealth In Cleveland Heights Tax Return
John D Rockefeller is described as rapidly losing wealth, nearly a pauper, per Cleveland Heights tax assessor John Fisher. Personal property declined from 7190 to 4285 dollars. assets include nine horses worth 55 each, ten cattle at 40 each, and furniture valued at 3300 dollars. No automobiles are listed in the assessment.
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Cleveland, D
John D. Rockefeller
John T Fisher
Cleveland Heights
Forest Hill
Rockefeller
John D
Bride's Room Planned at Church of Incarnation New York
Plans for alterations to the Church of Incarnation on Madison Avenue, with Rev. Howard Robbins as rector, include a bride's room and removal of the organ loft at the rear. the changes are described as a new ecclesiastical arrangement.
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Church
New York
Church of Incarnation
Madison Avenue
Howard Robbins
Otrates
City Gets Model Charter For Cleveland Elections
Cleveland adopts a model city charter ending party labels in municipal government. Nominations by petition, nonpartisan ballot, three choice voting, recall for mayor with 15000 signatures and council members with 600, two year terms, veto limited, ordinances via petitions with 5000 signatures.
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Cleveland
Board of Elections
Lead Donkey to the Coast from Portland to Portland
Benjamin H. Anderson a former New York chamber official and now Butler Ad-men's club secretary walks from Portland Maine to Portland Oregon leading a donkey after wagering Roosevelt would win. He passed through Newburg New York en route, with the loser to call on the U S president. Start was March 4, with finish due by March 4 1914.
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Newburg
Benjamin H. Anderson
Chamber of Commerce
Butler Ad-men's Club
Butler
Portland
Portland Oregon
Anderson
Theodore Roosevelt
James Gillespie
Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Wison
Oregon
United States
Royal hosts guide banquets with quiet talk
London report notes that at royal banquets the king and queen act as nominal hosts. Though guests, they lead conversations and keep the mood lively, while nonroyal subjects listen in respectful silence.
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Boversigne
London
Mayor Critiques Revised Fairy Tales In Quoted Anecdote
In a quoted anecdote, mayor Woodraft denounces revised fairy tales, urging original versions like Hans Andersen and Grimm. He contrasts a stormy scene with a wife’s remark about changes after marriage, noting how revised readings are unsatisfactory.
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Hans Andersen
Grimm
Peter
Demure girls change public carriage etiquette
A New York Sun quotation notes a shift in public carriage behavior from silk-gloved wrists crossed to silk-stockinged ankles crossed, claim reflecting changing modesty norms over thirty years.
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New York Sun
Of Motherhood and Preparing for Childbirth
The piece contends motherhood is a pivotal epoch and many women lack self care knowledge. It argues proper preparation and medical care reduce hazards, urging reliance on Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable tonic and Compound to stabilize health and nerves before and during childbirth.
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Drye
Cleary
Glackin
Committee On License and Miscellany
O'Hara
Glackie
Yeas
U. of T
Ilinois
Champaign
Adjutant General’s Office
Adjutant General's Office
Aes
Geo Portation
Bette Ground
Grand Army of the Republic
Werner
Editora
Pekin Man
E. Anton
Princeville
Alvin H. Allison
Good ‘Hoope
Sieny Dairies Unsantary
Wit
Gothamites
Bill
MR. Daniels
Okt
Cleveland, C
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Ham
Nestal
Sae
All Desiere Oréteent Express
Marold Somers
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
Ferloto & Piepies
Jerome Ave
Woodhaven
U.y
Densinten Trent Company
Bes
Oo Sy Ave
Ee Yoy
Fo Estes Alain
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