Railroads Agree On Five Percent Advance In Rates
Western lines announce a five percent rise in commodity rates east of Chicago with a general alliance among rails. Changes will take effect soon, fully by January 14, increasing revenues for many commodities, while grain rates face selective adjustments. Restoration of reduced tariffs to 90 percent is planned for January 2 following court actions.
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House Passes Sweeping Pure Food Bill in Commerce Fight
Washington December 14 The pure food bill cleared the House by 78 to 21 amid arguments over adulteration labels and national standards. Committee reports recommended including the Bureau of Labor in the new department and outlined penalties for misbranded goods transported between states or imported. Analysts noted broader plans for a Department of Commerce with multiple bureaus and expanded regulatory reach.
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United States
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District of Columbia
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Mary C. Goucher Dies, Baltimore Women’s College Founder
Mary C. Goucher, founder of the Woman’s College of Baltimore, dies after a long life linked to education. President Grant presides at funeral rites as military and civic figures join in mourning. The report notes sympathy from leaders and references the college’s southern outreach and influence.
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William O. Kern Found Dead in Chicago Home
The body of William O. Kern was found in his Chicago home on Lessigion avenue. He was a University of Chicago alumnus born in 1875 who later led the W. C. Kern company manufacturing college and society goods. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Kern and siblings John Kern and Miss Hdl Kirk, services set for Sunday at 2 PM. Evangeline Kessens, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. B. Keesens, died from spinal meningitis.
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Lessigion Avenue
Chicago
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Jacob J. Kern
Washington Boulevard
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W. C. Kern
John Kern
Hartford City
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Mrs Goucher and Rev Dr Tohn Found Multiple Schools
Mrs Goucher, wife of Rev Dr Tohn, a Methodist pastor in Isis City, helped found numerous schools through her leadership. Her efforts, noted as instrumental in establishing 100 institutions, spread widely and supported extensive charitable work.
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Tohn ¥. Goucher
Isis City
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Ake. Goucher
Kern declines Democratic bid for senator in Indiana
Indianapolis headlined by John W. Kern who announces he will not seek the complimentary vote for senator. He urges Democrats to avoid intraparty contests and to pursue harmony as aspirants like Shively and others circulate. The piece notes speculation on other potential nominees and the likely absence of a challenger until the session opens.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Halon
Mendes
Daylé Torre
Fire Escapes Saves Store From Destructive Blaze
Yesterday at Columbia and Harrison streets wholesale grocers A. If, Revfect & Go reported an attempted burglary. A passenger named Patcolmon Lavanway climbed the rear fire escape to enter Old Sophier and found a stove fire threatening the building. A. L. Johns Harness Slats helped block the blaze by creating a window with fire escape steps to access the fire. Two mirrors were left in an alley near Wayne Street after two visitors fled the rear of the store Thursday night.
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Columbia
Harrison Streets
Patcolmon Lavanway
Sophier
A. L. Johns
Tredihg
Polfee
Ethan
Wayne Street
Blizzard Rages Across Wyoming Bordering Snowbound Territory
Blinding snow and fierce winds sweep Cheyenne and surrounding areas as a blizzard parlays into heavy drifting. Residents report deep drifts blocking roads and tying up transport while authorities warn of continued travel hazards through the night.
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Pacific
Governor's patronage plays role in oil inspector picks
In Shelbyville politics, Governor Porbin uses patronage to reward supporters as the oil inspection deputy appointments near completion. T. A. Johnson, allied with the governor, is named for the district shift amid promises of higher pay, with deputyships described as largely settled and soon announced.
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Gidney
Conger
Shelbyville
T. A. Johnnasty
Johnson
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Monograms Awarded at Notre Dame
At Notre Dame Indiana the varsity crew and football squads announced monograms for the season. Names listed include Salmon Deion Shivelngesy O Malley McGlew Syert Lonergan Sleiner Cullin n Purine Silver Gillen Desmond Fanglar McDermote. Dark uniforms with sold monogram will be issued to qualified players.
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Bridegroom Delayed Marriage Finds Bride Wed Elsewhere
In Huntingdon Arkansas, Paraganld resident Cox reached Huntington to marry Miss Ida Jeffery yesterday afternoon but learned she had wed last Tuesday night. The ceremony occurred quietly at the Evangelical parsonage performed by Rev. G A Kennie. The groom, from Arkansas, reportedly intended a secret wedding.
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Paraganld
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Huilington
Ida Jetery
Etielbert
Kelly
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Alexander the Terre Haute Fiend Sentenced to Die
December 19 Indiana. Matthew Alexander, a colored man, was sentenced to hang at Michigan City for the murder of Yhdmtas Turke and a criminal assault on Mrs. Burke. The jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree after deliberating. Judge Piety fixed the hang date for April 11, with execution in Michigan City. Alexander was guarded by officers to prevent lynching and transported to the prison at 2:10 PM.
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Window Dressing Shifts Toward Artful Displays this Christmas
Downtown shoppers note a change from mechanical Santa depictions to varied artistic displays. Merchants say intricate layouts attract customers and boost sales more effectively than past window scenes, predicting greater financial benefit this season.
Fulton Market Fire Destroys Chicago Wholesalers
Fire early this morning heavily damaged Fulton market in Chicago. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. The wholesale meat markets and several plants across floors from 7 to 25 Fulton street were destroyed. Principal losers include Schwartzchild and Sulzberger Wackenholm and Co Swift and Co Cook County Shor com pany and the Acars Brass works.
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Polo Games in Indianapolis Narrowly Beat Elwood Private
Anderson Becomes host as Polo action unfolds with tight schedules. The match features local teams and aims to secure a decisive win amid wind and rain. Players from both sides show skill in a closely contested drive toward victory.
Slow Progress of International Arbitration Hints War Looms
SAN JUAN December 14 The United States cruiser Albany ordered to Guayra to retire from patrol amid strained ties. A Venezuelan note dated December 9 in Garacas discusses diplomatic interference and insists Venezuela seeks only lawful settlement, citing treaties with Germany and Colombia and defending its ministerial communications as judicial and moderate. The dispatch notes diplomatic tensions and possible escalation in the Caribbean region.
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Laura Biggar Reveals Marriage to Millionaire Bennett
Laura Biggar testifies in Freehold New Jersey that she wed Henry M. Bennett fourteen or fifteen years ago after Thanksgiving proposals. She describes Bennett’s demise, her later sanitarium stay, and efforts to secure dower rights while disputing details of letters and previous marriages.
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