Fights Over Prohibition Aid as Sutro Denounces Legislation
Washington hearing features National German American Alliance against Littlefield bills for federal aid to enforce state liquor laws. Sutro argues morality cannot be legislated, while Littlefield presses for clear aims as clergy and temperance activists listen.
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House Committee On Judiciary
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Philadelphia
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New Jersey Staats Journal
Maine
Temperance, Prohibition, and Rail Labor Law Debate
The House committee debates temperance policy amid remarks on minimum age, moderation, and state versus federal roles in enforcing limits on intoxicants. The discussion includes jokes about prohibition and a note that nine hour work limits for railroad workers may be suspended only with hearings and justification.
Campaign resolution on corporate funding for past presidencies
In Washington a North Carolina representative offered a House resolution directing a five member committee to identify corporate donations to presidential campaigns in 1896 1900 and 1904. The panel should report this session so the facts can be shared with the public before the next election and to compare with corporations named as law violators by the president.
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Congress
Albert J. Beveridge
India
Senate
Goldfield
Bureau of Corporations
Congressional
Dingley
Aldrich
Conference Committee
General Board of Appraisers
Treasury Department
Lafollette Prompts Railroad Bond Security Restrictions
Washington Feb 12. In debate on the Aldrich currency bill the question arises whether railroad securities can back currency. Lafollette plans amendments preventing bonds from being accepted above face value and limiting currency issued to 75 percent of the bonds' physical value tied to interstate commerce rules. Bailey questions the establishment of rail enterprises for security. Aldrich notes market values are exchange quoted and manageable.
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Washington
Aldrich
Senate
Bailey
Culberson
Secretary of the Treasury
Lafollette
Postponement Granted as Hour Law Set in Motion
Alligton February 12 The state board refused to delay the hour law's operation granting a postponement after a commission request. The action confirms the law takes effect as planned with no extended grace period.
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Satate
Alligton
Debates on Aldrich currency bill draw Morgan and bankers
Senate debate on the Aldrich currency bill begins with J Pierpont Morgan among the observers in the galleries. DHS is read and committee amendments are folded into the measure as House action centers on Tawney’s critique of the president over inland waterways commission funding.
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Senate
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
DHS
House of Representatives
Tawney
Inland Waterways Commission
House
No Discrimination Hereafter in National Cemetery Privilege
Washington February 12 General Oliver secretary of war issues order extending to the wives of enlisted men the privilege of interment in a national cemetery. Previously, this honor was limited to officers wives, addressing discrimination in burial rights.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Oliver
Setong Secretary of War
National
Postoffice Bill Amendment Proposed for Clerk Hire
Burket Nebraska proposes an amendment to the postoffice bill to appropriate 3 million dollars for clerk hire in third class postoffices. Present law excludes third class offices from clerk hire but rural routes have increased labor in these offices.
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Washington
Burket Neb
Death cause in Hamlin reformatory case and staff changes
The Illinois state reformitory board at Pontiac reports William Hamlin died Jan 18 from surgical effects after an attempted self harm. It cites brutal treatment by guards and recommends dismissal of disciplinarian A J Renee and Night Lieutenant Trogers for poor judgment. Other guards blamed on orders receive no recommendations.
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Chicnzo
Illinois State Reformatory
Pontiac
William Ham Fn
Hamlin
Reformatory Hospital
A. J. Renee
Trogers
Legislative budget bill totals 32 million in appropriations
Washington notes the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill carries a total appropriation of 32,337,073 dollars. The article records the sizable state funding package approved by lawmakers for the three branches.
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Washington
How They Love Each Other And Good Job Coming Snippets
In a dialogue clipped from the Philadelphia Press and Good Job Coming, Miss Passay calls a fellow inquisitive and boresome after he asks her age and she reveals being fifty. Miss Pepprey urges frankness with a knowing reply. A jeweler asks about a boy’s reaction to a sold watch and a father jokes about patience before assembly.
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Miss Passay
Miss Pepprey
Philadelphia Press
Interests of All and Collective Welfare
A terse reflection argues that true progress requires harmonizing individual and collective interests. It cautions that grasping only personal gain harms all, urging unity among people to ensure common welfare and societal advancement.
Beveridge Urges Expert Tariff Commission to Fix Facts
Senator Albert Beveridge argues for a presidentially appointed expert tariff commission to gather facts and classify tariffs. He contrasts German and American practices, cites costly misclassifications, and urges a maximum and minimum tariff to open foreign markets. He cites Germany's success and calls for a scientific, fact driven approach to tariff reform.
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Germany
Reichs
Reichstag
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
United States
Japan
Mysteries of Audley Court At Bucklen Provides Dramatic Evening
The Elite Players presented The Mysteries of Audley Court to a good audience at the Bucklen on Tuesday. Maude Sheldon gave a strong Lady Audley performance amid entertaining between acts including dogs, moving pictures, and acrobatics. Tonight’s show features A Romance of the South. A Vienna telegraph reports Count Alexander Haul denies engagement rumors with Mrs Cornelius Vanderblit of New York Ridgely Not to resign His Post.
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Bucklen
London
Vienna
Alexander Haul
Cornelius Vanderblit
New York
Markets Report from Chicago Board of Trade
Quotations for Wheat Corn Oats and futures as well as cash sales and live stock prices appear. The report lists specific prices for wheat May July Sept. corn May July Sept. oats May. pork lard short ribs and cattle and sheep prices. Also notes on hogs calves and poultry with receipts and market tone. An advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills follows.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Fey
Cathe—L
East Buffi
East Doato
Stevens
Lieve Stet
Mecehants
East Tyerste
Noy
Eelple
Atlarades
Sa Sleepe
Eambs
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
PAZO ointment guarantees cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or refunds the price. Advertises 60 cents.
Burglars Warn as Bank Offers Safe Deposit Boxes
An advertisement urges protection of valuables with new safety deposit boxes at $3 a year with individual keys. It also promotes the Elite Players at Bucklen Theatre offering tickets priced 10 and 20 cents this week.
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ST. Joseph Valley Bank
Bucklen Theatre
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