Congress as a Business Entity and the Work of Its Committees
Special correspondent Elijah Lewis describes how Congress operates as a vast business, noting the Inter State Commerce Committee hearings on department of commerce, Pacific cables, revenue cutter service, life saving pension, memorial bridge, and Jim Crow car abolition. Over 2,500 pages of testimony guide lawmaking to balance protection and fair enterprise.
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Inter-State Commerce Committee
Elijah Lewis
Washington, D. C
Congress
Legislative Department
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Coust
Department of Commerce
Pacific Cables
Revenue Cutter Service
Memorial Bridge Over
Potomac
House
Long Senate House Committees and Vigorous Hearings Described
The article details fifty five Senate standing and nine select committees and sixty two House standing with four select committees. It notes chairmen are experienced leaders and members chosen for work ahead. It highlights extensive committee labor including daily hearings over eight weeks on topics such as pure food and interstate commerce regulation, with expert testimony and cross examination.
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Senate
House
Congress
Iowa
W. P. Hepburn
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Naval appropriation bill faces House agenda after adjournment
The House planned to resume debate on the naval appropriation bill amid ongoing Navy expansion controversy. Tensions flared when Missouri's Vandiver condemned army conduct in the Philippines, prompting a vigorous defense by Hepburn praising soldiers and denouncing critics.
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Senate
House
Vandiver
Missouri
Hepburn
Issouri
Philippines
Excerpts on Wartime Allegations and Americanism
The speaker denounces exaggerated antiwar accusations aimed at harming the army and political opponents. He condemns calls for cruelty or conspiracy as un-American and insists any discipline breaches will be punished. He challenges a claim that General Smith ordered mass killings as a lie.
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American
Islands
Willams
Mississippi
Iowa
Hepburn
General Smith
Lamar
Aging Pennsylvania Patriot Defends the Army in Debate
The impromptu debate featured Mr. Grow of Pennsylvania speaking with old-time eloquence in defense of the army. A veteran congressman from the era of the rebellion, at seventy nine he remains hale and vigorous and seldom misses House sessions.
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Mr. Grow
Pennsylvania
Congress
Senate to vote on Philippine bill this week
The Senate is expected to vote on the Philippine bill by week’s end. The Nicaragua Canal bill, under Republican steering committee arrangements, will be the next regular business and hold priority until disposal. Cuban reciprocity follows, with long debates anticipated on these major questions.
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Senate
Small Cyclone Blows Through County Damaging Barns
A strong wind resembling a twister moved through the county Monday evening. Near Lucas T. J. Allen and Thomas Jones barns were blown down. John Clouse of Chariton was knocked from his buggy and carried into a barb wire fence but escaped injury. His team ran off and was recovered at Cunningham farm, one mile north of Lucas.
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Lucas
T. J. Allen
Thomas Jones
John Clouse
Chariton
Cunningham Farm
Wild Jim Displays Rifle Skill in Chariton Show
In Chariton last Saturday two grafters appeared under the names Wild Jim and Cy a long haired has been cowboy. Jim demonstrated crack rifle shooting while Cy acted as a thrower of brickbats and marbles for Jim to shoot. Jim claimed to have served with Roosevelt at Santiago and to be a comrade of Wild Bill and other early western fighters. He sold books recounting his life and escapades.
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Jim
Chariton
Roosevelt
Santiago
Wild Bill
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Coughs and Lung Trouble
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cured consumption in its early stages. Sold by D Q Storie.
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A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
D. Q. Storie
Foley's Honey and Tar Praise Stated by Seller
A local vendor, D. Q. Storie, extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a reliable remedy, noting universal customer satisfaction with the product. The advertisement highlights broad trust in the remedy and its availability through the seller.
Chariton High School Class of 1902 Commencement
Seventeen graduates, twelve girls and five boys, addressed the audience in the Chariton high school auditorium. Miss Goldie Edwards wrote the class history, Miss Crowley and Miss Van Arsdale penned the class song, with Riley Wilson presenting the class prophecy.
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Chariton High School
Goldie B. Edwards
Sarah Gratia Broow
Nellie G. Redlingshafer
Ina Alice van Arsdale
Clara M. Watson
Mabel J. Lyman
Myrtle M. Atha
Nellie L. Tuttle
Inazel E. Crowley
Cammie L. Waugh
Margaret Combs
Florence Myrtle Noble
Messrs
Clarence Tuttle
Tom Bentley Throckmorton
Harry Hickman
L. Erle Funk
Riley Wilson
B. F. Miller
M. E. Church
B. F. Palmer
The
Baptist Church
Married at Bride's Parents Home in Chariton
Miss Myrtle Atha wed George Sage Wednesday evening at 6:30 in Chariton. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. Hastie, united the couple of the city in marriage. The bride, a Chariton High School graduate of 1902, wore white India linen. They will start housekeeping in Chariton after a wedding dinner with relatives.
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Myrtle Atha
George Sage
Hastie
Christian Church
Chariton
Adams Express Company
Quiet Wedding at Vincents Home Ends in May Ceremony
Daisy Vincent wed James E. Clark in a small May 16 ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Venus Vincent. Rev. Miller of the Methodist church officiated as a few friends attended. Daisy has worked as a clerk at Viers' restaurant for three years. James is a石 mason by trade.
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Venus Vincent
Daisy
James E. Clark
Rev. Miller
Methodist Church
Viers
Churches United Presbyterian Service and Meeting Notes
The Churches United Presbyterian announces usual services next Sabbath and a Wednesday prayer meeting. Choir practice follows. A congregational meeting is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. All members urged to attend. A social at Mrs. H. E. Douglass on Tuesday supports the L. M. S. with ice cream and cake 10c admission. Juniors meet at the church Saturday at 2 p.m.
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United Presbyterian
H. E. Douglass
L. M.S
Candidate Declares Candidacy for Chariton Township Constable
A candidate announces renomination for Chariton township constable in the Republican primary to be held Friday May 23, seeking the position previously held by Henry O. Waynick.
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Chariton Township
Henry O. Waynick
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Rapid Relief
A touted treatment claims dramatic relief from rheumatism in 1 to 8 days with immediate disappearance of symptoms after the first dose. The remedy priced at 75 cents and 1.00, sold by D. Q. Storie in Chariton Iowa. Also notes that U S soldiers receive 7.50 monthly pay, a higher rate than most other nations.
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D. Q. Storie
Chariton
Iowa
Big Lodge Meeting At Chariton Lodge No 100
Chariton Lodge No 100 F and A M held a large meeting last Tuesday with visiting brothers from Russell Lucas Norwood Derby Lacona and Columbia. More than eighty attended as Clarence Blake and Robert Manning received the initiation under Degree Captain A D Gray. Refreshments followed with sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake while music by the Angelus played, operated by J O Crips.
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Chariton Lodge No. LO
Russell, Lucas
Norwood
Derby
Lacona
Columbia
Clarence Blake
Robert Manning
A. D. Gray
Angelus
J. O.2crips
Death of Mrs. Mabel Penick in Chariton
Mrs. Mabel Wadleigh Penick of Chariton died at home on Saturday May 17 after a ten day illness. Funeral from the house Tuesday at 10 conducted by Rev Frank Henry. Born March 7, 1874 in Oquaka Illinois, she married Harry Otho Penick in 1898 and left a daughter Mildred. A generous community figure, she was active in social life and hospitality at her Auburn avenue residence. The loss weighs on family and friends alike.
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Mabel Wadleigh Penick
Harry Penick
Chariton
Frank Henry
St. Andrews Church
Burlington
Mabel Bradbury Wadleigh
Oquaka
Dearborn Seminary
Chicago
Mildred Wadleigh
Auburn Avenue
Unclaimed letters at Chariton post office May 17 1902
List of names including M. E. Parsons O Poush Miss Della M Jones Fred Irish A Farsbun James Chaves Frank L Cooper Myrtle Berry Mrs Sarah Black Mrs James Orman. Advertised letters must be asked for. L F Maple P M.
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Chariton
M. E. Parsons
O. Poush
Della M. Jones
Fred Irish
A. Farsbun
James Chaves
Frank L. Cooper
Myrtle Berry
Sarah Black
James Orman
L. F. Maple
P. M
Marriage Licenses Reported Since Last List
Marriage licenses issued include G. N. Sage and Myrtle Atha a 19 year old and a 20 year old, listed as married. The record notes licenses granted since the previous report.
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G. N. Sage
Myrtle Atha
New catch white fish at Lewis offered in varied containers
A new catch of white fish arrives at Lewis with pricing stated as bottom rates. Fish sold by pails tubs barrels and half barrels, appealing to bulk buyers seeking value.
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Lewis
Alumni Banquet By Chariton High Alumni
The Chariton high school alumni banquet last Friday at the armory drew representation from classes 1878 through 1902 except 1881 and 1882. Speakers included Mrs J Smyth for 1878 and Miss Pearl Lewis for 1884, with songs by Miss Martha Stuart and the 1902 class song. Refreshments followed and a grand march led by 1878, as the alumni association plans annual banquets for later graduates.
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Chariton High School
Armory
J. Smyth
Etta Layton
L. M. R. Gow
Pearl Lewis
Martha” Stuart
Alumni Association
Social Doings Of The Week In Junior Class
Fifteen boys and girls from the high school junior class surprised Prof. Morris with games and a newspaper pun contest. Seven solved all clues. class president Young won the prize. Refreshments followed. A birthday party for Helena Boynton celebrated her thirteenth with a three course dinner and friends. Miss Sadie Andrews hosted eight ladies for a six oclock dinner. Attendees included Nettie Williamson Lizzie Byerly Harriet Stanley and others. dinner was served and enjoyed.
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Morris
Young
Helena Boynton
Jessie Crocker
Grace Penick
Carrie Custer
Marie Me‘Collough
Eloise Wilson
Eloise Harper
Hazel Larimer
Marvel Baker
Ross Drake
Ollie Connell
Ruth Leonard
Myrtle Swift
Katherine Collins
Sadie Andrews
Nettie Williamson
Webster City
Lizzie Byerly
Clarinda
Harriet
Carrie Stanley
Olive Childs
Ed Larimer
Nettie Poucher
Party Honors Cora Speer Before Elgin Departure
Miss Stella Andrew hosted a Friday evening party at her home to honor Cora Speer who left that night for Elgin Illinois. The gathering featured games and music and the young people accompanied Miss Speer to the depot for her departure on No. 12.
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Stella Andrew
Cora Speer
Elgin
Miss Spear
Nellie Beller Birthday Party Held At Home
A Friday evening party at Nellie Beller’s home celebrated her fifteenth birthday with about thirty guests. She received numerous gifts including a handsome locket and chain from the attendees.
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Nellie Beller
Local Socials And School Gifts Highlight Quiet Week
Mrs Lawrence Hasselquist hosted a Monday dinner party for five guests including Mrs Jessie M Thayer Mrs Sanford Rea Miss Willie Elise Brown Miss Elizabeth Brant and Miss Kathryn Walker of Burlington. North ward second and third graders surprised Miss Maude McFarlan with a gift book candy and refreshments last Thursday. The Entre Nous Club plans a nuptial dinner at Miss Elizabeth Brants home tonight for Miss Sue Copeland whose marriage to Dr Whicher of Carlsbad New Mexico is announced for next month.
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Lawrence Hasselquist
Jessie M. Thayer
Sanford Rea
Willie Elise Brown
Elizabeth Brant
Kathryn Walker
Burlington
North Ward
Maude McFarlan
Entre Nous Club
Sue Copeland
Dr. Whicher
Carlsbad
N. M
Dr Buzzard Leaves Russell for New York Medical Study
Dr Buzzard of Russell departed on Monday the 19th to pursue studies in medicine at New York City colleges. He is described as a skilled physician with a large practice in Russell and surrounding areas.
A Lesson In Health Kidney Cure Ad
A claimed kidney and bladder cure promotes a health tonic by D. Q. Storia. The message asserts the product cleanses the whole system and improves filtration by healthy kidneys.
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Ney
D. Q. Storia
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