Senate Debates Civil Service Transfers and Danish Treaty
The session debated transferring census office employees to the permanent civil service and set amendments on veterans' preference and an assistant director salary. A plan to limit transfers and require annual trust statistics failed. Senator Cullom announced executive session today to consider the Danish treaty, aiming for ratification amid some opposition.
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Census Office
Cullom
Senate
Senators in a Tangle Over Census Civil Service Amendment
Washington February 17 The Senate wrestled with amendments to the census bill causing laughter in the chamber and galleries. An attempted change to shield skilled laborers under civil service failed to yield the intended result after several rounds of edits. Senator Tillman questioned adjournment as the dispute continued. Senator McComas later drafted a resolving amendment.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Tillman
Frye
McComas
Maryland
Legislative Week Sets Ballot for Tariff and Irrigation Bills
Washington report outlines a busy week in Congress with the senate expected to finish the Philippine tariff bill and begin debate on an irrigation measure funding arid western lands from public land sales. Senator Cullom aims to push ratification of the Danish West Indies purchase treaty in foreign relations. In the house the war revenue repeal bill is scheduled for consideration.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Cullom
Committee’ On Foreign Relations
West Indies
End of Practical Oes Venseld to the System
Fragmentary line suggests a discussion of practical aspects related to a system and its assessment. No clear names dates or places are readable to anchor factual details.
Pauncefote May Retire Rumor Denied by British Embassy
Washington February 17 rumors spread that Lord Pauncefote the ambassador would retire in April but theBritish embassy denied the report saying the decision rests with the foreign affairs minister. Friends say he would regret retiring now as it might be seen as disapproval of his role in the intervention negotiations before the Spanish war.
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Paunocefote
Washington
Lord Pauncefote
Mat‘ter
Wreath Arrives for Maine Heroes From Unknown Donor
Secretary Long received by express a wreath of red roses and lilies of the valley from Chicago. An unsigned message urged placing the wreath on the Maine dead mound at Arlington Cemetery, with Long directing compliance with the donor's wishes.
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Washington
D. C
Long
Express
Chicago
Arlington Cemetery
Houseworth Bros Offer Refund on Stomach and Liver Tablets
Houseworth Bros the druggists promise a refund if not satisfied after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cure disorders of the stomach, dilious ness constipation and headache. Price 25 cents. Samples free.
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Houseworth Bros
Chamberlain
Michigan Farmer Murdered Near Pawpaw
Calob Prance a farmer near Pawpaw Michigan was shot in the doorway of his home. Initial reports suggested suicide but the wound location led authorities to conclude he was murdered.
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Michigan
St. Joseph
Mich
Caleb Prance
Becker
Hinegrove
Pawpaw
France
Roosevelt Jr. Reports Quiet Sleep in Recovery
Groton Mass Feb 15 Theodore Roosevelt Jr. has fallen into a quiet sleep after a day of recovery. Officials say his condition has improved and is not requiring wakefulness for medicine.
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Young Roosevelt
Groton
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Dr John Million Dies Noted Springfield Physician
Dr John Million aged 75 a leading Springfield doctor died Friday He served as surgeon to the Thirty first Illinois Infantry in the Civil War under General John A Logan and was among the citys most prominent physicians.
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Dr. Million
Springfield
John Million
Thirty-first Illinois Infantry
John A. Logan
Constipation Cure Ad With Drugstore Refund Offer
An advertisement claims a product from CCC guarantees permanent constipation relief and offers a money back refund if the remedy fails. It markets a promises based on treatment with bold assurances and pharmacy reimbursement terms.
Illinois Editors to Meet at Lexington Hotel
The Illinois Press Association will hold its 37th annual session February 18 at the Lexington hotel in Chicago. The three day meeting opens with committee appointments, followed by Gen. Smith D. Atkins of the Freeport Journal delivering the president's address. J Crawford Adams of the Peotone Vedette will speak on The Outlook, then Col. James W. Breen of the Manteno Independent will present dialect readings.
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Illinois
Chicago
The
Illinois Press, Association
Lexington Hotel
Smith D. Atkins
Freeport Journal
J. Crawford Adams
Association
Col. James . W. Breen
Manteno
Jealousy Triggers Murder Case in Sparta Wisconsin
A fragment mentions jealousy as a motive in a murder case around Sparta Wisconsin with reference to a local resident Parker. Details are incomplete but imply a serious crime being investigated by authorities.
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Sparta
Wis
Parker
Miliston
A wartime debate on American isolation and European policy
A fragment from a 19th century parliamentary transcript shows rhetoric attacking republican drift from isolationism, criticizing President Roosevelt and State Department diplomacy. It references Yorktown, Prince Henry, and public sentiment toward Britain and Europe.
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United States
Roosevelt
Edward
Prince Henry
Great Britain
Europe
Yorktown
White’ House
State Department
House
Senate
Repeal of War Revenue debate in House expected
Washington February 15 The House of Representatives will take up discussion on repealing the war revenue act draft. The proceeding signals a major fiscal shift and potential impact on wartime taxes and funding.
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Revenue
Washington
House of
Missionary May Be Free Yet in Constantinople
The report from Constantinople cites Miss Ebien M. Stone and Mme. Tsilka as captive travelers with ransom paid already. U.S. State Department officials in Washington say there is no confirmed basis for that claim and await further delivery of Stone to American agents.
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Constantinople
Ebien M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Washington
State Department
Stone
Tolstoy Health Rumors Span Moscow Telegrams
Reports from Vienna and Moscow conflict over Count Tolstoy status with the Wiener Journal citing unconfirmed death rumors while Moscow papers relay a physician’s telegram claiming acute lung inflammation began February 6 with gradual improvement and ongoing hope for recovery.
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Tolstoy
Vienna
Neiés Wiener Journal
Count Tolstoy
St. Petersburg
Mos- St
Rockford Woman Dies at Depot While Awaiting Train
Mrs. Cora Cooper wife of George Cooper Rockford business man died at Illinois Central station at 9 oclock Friday night from effects of a recent operation. She had cancer and was believed convalescent when taken to the station. She died waiting for the train home. She was 42.
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Rockford
Chicago
Cora
Cooper
George’ Cooper
Illinois Central Station
Studebaker Brothers Lease Chockett Building for Auto Plant
The Studebaker Brothers Leasing the idle Chockett Building in South Bend Indiana to convert it into the largest automobile factory in the United States. They plan to compete with French factories and expand Studebaker production at the former wagon plant.
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Studebakers
Bolla
South Bend
Ind
Studebaker ‘Brothers
Chockett
United States
France
Bloodshed predicted after Middlesboro clash in Knoxville report
A Knoxville man familiar with Middlesboro events warns more bloodshed is ahead. He predicted a big open fight or bushwhacking and assassination starting in May, following a recent clash that killed five men.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Middlesboro
Sassinaton
Will of Boston Soda Manufacturer Provides Large Employee Awards
Boston Mass Feb 17 James W Tutts millionaire soda manufacturer died recently and left 80000 to employees. Foremen and counting room heads receive 500 each. Five hundred married workers get 200 each and 320 unmarried workers get 100 each. Only employees four years ago qualify.
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Boston
Mass
James
Wtutts
Millionaire Soda
Noted Desperado Shot While Attempting Entry at Marion
Carbondale Illinois February reported James Norris a famed southern Illinois desperado was shot while trying to break into the Har nest Walters residence in Marion. Norris linked to Williamson county vendetta, seven men shot from ambush, Marshall Crain hanged. He was convicted of murdering James Henderson, sent to prison for fifty years, pardoned after twenty five years.
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Carbondale
Ill
James Norris
Illinois
Harnest H- Walters
Marion
Norris
Williamson
Marshall Crain
James Henderson
What Shall We Have for Dessert
A family menu suggestion for dessert invites Jell-O as a quick, delicious option. Prepared in two minutes with no baking, just add hot water and let it cool. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry available at grocers for 10 cents.
West End feud ends in boy's fatal shooting
In St Louis on February 17 Willie Ledger 16 was shot dead by 10 year old Fretwell Shock amid a West End feud. Shock a prisoner admits killing Ledger saying he aimed at a Ledger companion after fearing he would be killed by the gang. Both sides are described as from well to do families.
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Hoy
St. Louis
West
Wei
Bikhart
Concord
Indiana
Towali
J; Edwin
D. Miller
Elkhart
Saids County
Elkhart County
Goshen
Phoe
Tyler Avenue
Tyler
Harrison
Standard Hotel
Ndiana
Gaia
Lot
Saidslot
Tith Place
Tyler’ Avenue
Pyler
Edwin
Fire destroys large part of Woodbury Tennessee business district
Flames swept two thirds of Woodbury Cannon county last night damaging about 50 000 to 75 600 dollars of business property. Origin traced to a grocery owned by Re Wi Shocklett from unknown causes. A brisk breeze drove the fire across the street to adjacent structures, leaving merchants and residents to assess the losses.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Penn
Woodbury
Cannon
Shocklett
Dre Bull's Cough Syrup Sold By All Drugists
An old notice states a cough syrup named Dre Bull is sold by all druggists at 25 cents. The language is archaic and the text is fragmentary but identifies the product and price.
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Dre Bull
A. d. Jung
Indiana Divorce Case Filed in Goshen Circuit Court
State of Indiana Elkhart County by the Circuit Court records shows Leona Haydon filing a divorce action No 9909 against Richard Nelson Haydon. The complaint, sworn by a competent person, asserts meritorious cause and demands appearance or demurrer by April 7 in Goshen.
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Indiana
Elkbart County
Richard Nelson
Haydon
State of
Goshen
Eouis
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Ace Wien
Minnesota
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