Grilling the beef trust in the house debate
On a Wednesday afternoon Representative Hitchcock of South Omaha denounced the beef trust and called for government action. He argued rising meat prices harm consumers, cited labor bureau figures, and criticized immunity grants to packers while urging continued efforts to break up the trust.
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Bryan Set for Denver Nomination Despite Opposition
The article argues Mr. Bryan is virtually certain to win the Denver nomination, noting 678 votes needed and current delegate counts. It cites 346 delegates elected, with 210 instructed for Bryan, 120 uninstructed likely to back him, and 38 opposed, while eastern Democrats and New York abstentions influence the outcome.
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New York Herald
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Lessons From Fort Wayne Fire Prompt Building Reform
The New Avenue hotel tragedy exposes fatal gaps in Fort Wayne’s building codes and fire service. Reforms urged include modern construction standards, stronger safety ordinances, and fully equipped fire department resources such as aerial ladders life nets and trained personnel to meet emergencies. The city council is urged to fund improvements and revise ordinances without delay.
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Collinwood School
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Aveline
Roosevelt Says He Might Have Reconsidered Election Pledge
In an interview with an anonymous United States senator, President Roosevelt reportedly said he would not have made or repeated his election night pledge if foreseen how events would unfold. The piece analyzes congressional actions and hints at a desire for another White House term, despite current struggles with Congress and looming March 4 transition.
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Roosevelt Term Pledge Stands Despite Pressure to Seek Another
The article notes Roosevelt wants to remain and guide his party in Congress, but insists the pledge to not seek another term stands. It argues Republicans, secure against a Roosevelt presidency after March, plan to test the president’s resolve and pressure him further.
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Real estate firm counters Prohibition myths in Kansas City
A letter from Merriam Ellis Benton in Kansas City argues that prohibition has not harmed business. The firm claims the town thrives with no vacant buildings and ample space for school stores. Old residents who once supported saloons now back closed joints, asserting a strong real estate market post prohibition.
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Kas
United States
Isaac d’Isay
Merriam, Ellis & Benton
W. M
Sunday Fire Horror Sets Fort Wayne Grief Standard
The Sunday blaze at the New Aveline hotel brings the worst calamity Fort Wayne has faced. The city mourns victims and supports survivors while pledging to heed lessons to prevent a repetition. Estimated toll and exact details are not provided in readable fragments.
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Undertaker Protest And Glass Blowers Fight Prohibition
A letter from Kilpatrick of Elwood Illinois protests sea burials as barbaric to the National Funeral Directors Association. He will send a representative to Washington and seeks the Speaker's sympathy. Meanwhile Cannon’s glass blowers oppose extending prohibition, seeing fewer liquor sales as a risk to demand.
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House of Representatives
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Elwecod
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National Funeral Directors’ Association
Gould Predicts Brighter Times for Rail and Finance
New York May 5 George J Gould said the corner has turned in the financial situation with an optimistic view ahead. He noted some railroad earnings may stay weak until July but expected easier loan access following Pennsylvania and Inter borough Rapid Transit successes. He cited Texas political sentiment and a favorable Supreme Court decision on rate cases as improving outlook, and reported Western Union cash positive with reduced operating costs. Progress continues on Western Pacific construction.
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Harrman Returns to Duty as Police Lieutenant
Harry J. Harrman, after sixteen months of illness and five operations, has recovered and resumed duties as lieutenant of police in the Chicago division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He began as a railway policeman under Capt. H. Stoll, was later transferred to the Terminal division, and spent much of his disability period in a city hospital.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
Mr. Harrman
H. Stoll
Terminal Division
Accident at Pennsylvania machine shop injures hand
J. J. Eddleman operating an axle lathe suffered severe lacerations to the right hand when a steel shaving pulled across the back near the wrist. The leaders and flesh were badly cut but not severed. The accident occurred at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon.
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Plank Dies On Lake Shore Tracks In Fort Wayne Night
A man identified as Plank was found dead face down on the Lake Shore tracks near the Fort Wayne area after a train passage. Coroner notes the body showed no signs of foul play but suggests death likely occurred after he left the city while evidence points to possible intoxication and stumbling onto the rail.
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Plank
Fort Wayne
Obituary of Anna D Ramsey Fenner 1866 1908
Anna D. Ramsey Fenner, daughter of Rev J L and Emma V Ramsey, born Cicero Indiana February 18 1866, died University Hospital Ann Arbor Michigan April 26 1908 at age 42 years 2 months 6 days. Married to Hiram J Fenner July 27 1892, mother of four children, three living Ramsey Wildred and George, husband, father and siblings survive. She joined the Methodist Episcopal church at age eight, led a devout Christian life and was an Eastern Star member for many years.
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Cicero
Hamilton County
Indiana
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Mich
Hiram J. Fenner
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Wildred
George
Methodist Episcopal Church
Order of the Eastern Star
Crowding Into Frisco as Visitors Pour In
San Francisco crowds surge as 25,000 visitors arrive daily with the ferry building blocked since Saturday morning. Southern Pacific reports 50,000 arrivals, mainly from the Northeast and Oregon, Utah and Colorado, straining city lines and services.
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Miss Madge Mitchell to Wed George Warren Barnes Jr
Fort Wayne society pages note Miss Madge Mitchell of Lima Ohio, niece of Mrs S K Blair, will marry George Warren Barnes Jr in Lima First Presbyterian on June 10. Barnes is a wealthy Muskogee Oklahoma native. Postnuptial European four month honeymoon planned.
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Lima
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S. K. Blair
George Warren Barnes, Jr
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Miss Mitchell
Harry Hattersley
Wellesley College
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Muskogee
Oklo
Europe
D A R Chapter Holds Annual Business Meeting at Home
Mary Penrose Wayne D A R members gathered for the annual chapter meeting at Mrs. Clark Fairbank's home. Re-elected regent Mrs. Frank Rahe and several officers will continue. plan focus on revolutionary women and marking local historical sites, starting with Wayne trace and Harmer's fort.
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