Roosevelt Harriman letter fuels Senate campaign fund row
In a charged debate on the employers liability bill, Senators reference campaign contributions by railway principals, with Bacon and Gore spotlighting a Roosevelt Harriman letter. Gore reads a dated Oct 14 1904 missive, defending responsibility while disavowing the president's direct involvement.
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Washington
Senate
Dolliver
Harriman
Baconfia
New York
Gore
Bacon
Ananats Club
Campaten Fund
United States
Gore Oklao
Barrman
Theanore Roosevelt
Gallinger
President urges anti anarchist propaganda legislation
Washington reports quote the president urging Congress to pass tougher laws against anarchist propaganda. A Justice Department letter supports excluding anarchists from malls and notes existing statutes authorize action. He calls for broader congressional action, labeling anarchists as humanity’s enemy and opposing immigration of anarchists and foreign papers propagating anarchist ideas.
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Washington
Coneless
Department of Justice
Congress
Williams Laughs At Quorum Ruling In Indian Bill Hint
Washington reports a Democratic clash on the Indian appropriation as Dr Williams pushily urged yeas and nays to save time. Wayne urged no quorum, Cannon ruled for faster action, Williams laughed at the exchange before the roll call.
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Washington
Williams
Yeas
Hays
Wayne
Spekter Cannon
Cannon
Dinner honors Senator Knux with Pennsylvania delegation
Washington reports a dinner held on April 10 to honor United States Senator Knux and the Pennsylvania delegation. The event featured notable attendees and reflected ongoing bipartisan engagement.
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Washington
United States
Knux
Pennsylvania
Congress Guests Hear Cannon At Ne Raletta Event
Representative J. Thompson Moore of Philadelphia hosted congress at Ne Raletta with Speaker Cannon in attendance. Cannon praised patriotism and conservatism while critiquing political tacticians who claim vast vote power. He argued pulp duty removal would not aid newspapers and noted U S pulp production totals.
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Ne Raletta
J. Thimpson Moore
Philaidelphia
Cannon
Suy Fue
The
Republic
United States
Employers liability bill sent to president with no amendment
Washington report notes the employers lability bill passed by the house was forwarded to the president without changes. The house adjourned to Monday after three Democratic attempts to force a quorum on Republicans. Conference on army and fortifications funds proceeded, and the revenue cutter service efficiency bill advanced. The interstate explosives transport safety measure was reviewed as lawmakers recessed rather than adjourn.
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Washington
House
Senate
Mandir
To Attract Recruits. Military Recruiting Dress Policy
Washington April 1 General Bell chief of staff directs that officers and enlisted men in recruiting service wear their nicest military apparel to present military service in its most attractive light and entice enlistment in the army.
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Washington
Bell
Political Notes From Alluimy and Nearby Delegates
William Barnes Jr denounces Trushes and backs Tatt in the Twenty third district GOP. Delegates chosen for Chicago show Hughes support in New York and Cannon in Illinois. William J Bryan to visit New York April 17 to 22 and plan speeches in Illinois and Michigan.
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Alluimy
N.Y
William Barnes, Jr
Mno
Chicago
Trushes
Boston
Republica
Chic Epeo
New York Twenty-ninth
Hughes
Ilinois
Cannon
Ilnois
Hinois
New York
Greater
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
New York State
Esty le
Bryan
Peori
Michigan
Milukoff Declines to Fight in Duma Dispute
In St Petersburg on April 10 Count Vladimir Bobvinski, head of the Constitution Conservative party and marshal of nobility, challenged Professor Paul Minkoff, leader of the Constitutional Democrats, over a duma dispute. Milukoff declined to accept the challenge.
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Milukoff
St. Petersburg
Vladimir Bobvinski
Constitution Conservative Party
Paul N. Minkoff
Constitutional Democrats
Duma
Municipal bond debt plan advances in Hilton cities meeting
A special committee of Hilton mayors in Chicago approved a proposal to raise municipal bonding indebtedness. The plan would shift property valuation from one-fifth to one-third of assessed value, altering fiscal basis for borrowing.
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Chicago
Hilton
Doukhobors in Ontario Public Nakedness Protest
On April 10 in Willi Ontario Doukhobors staged a naked street protest with about forty participants shedding their clothes. Only one person, Aileen, remained seated on the street until police halted the demonstration and escorted the group to the station in closed carriages for trial.
Voted to Back Up Ridder in Chicago Meeting
Members of the National Aericulturab Press Lene representing the lendites rain pilpers ol the United States acted as the samund ducetine of the organization in Chicago and voted to support Terman Ridder of New York in his efforts to remove the tariff on wood pulp.
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Ridder
Ciena
North Ta
National Aericulturab Press Lene
Lendites Rain Pilpers
United States
Che Samund Ducetine
Chicago
Terman Ridder
New York
Regular newspaper deliveries urged to notify office
Patrons who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to inform the office. The notice requests prompt reporting to ensure delivery issues are corrected and subscriptions remain current.
Humphreys Specifics Advertisement from 19th Century Catalog
An old pamphlet style ad lists numerous remedies with prices for fevers, colic, diarrhea, coughs, pains, dyspepsia, croup, rheumatism, malaria, piles, eye disorders, catarrh, whooping cough, asthma, kidney disease, nervous debility, sore mouth, urinary incontinence, sore throat, and other ailments. It promotes small bottles and pellets sold by druggists and mailed from Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co in New York.
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Waco
Taft Approves Women’s Suffrage Idea in Cincinnati Address
Secretary Taft, guest and speaker at a Cincinnati charity event before 800 prominent locals, discussed the women’s suffrage issue. He argued it will come, noting women’s growing political interest and civic effort after visits to states already enfranchised. He blamed indifference as the greatest hindrance to progress.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Oo Barquet
Phoenia
Chamber of Commerce
Panini Canal
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Chooses Her First Love in Torn Family Saga
In Tennessee near Jonesboro, Mrs. Strong, believed dead five years, is found married to William Curtis with two children. Curtis, who had remarried, learns the truth and Mrs. Strong-Curtis chooses her first husband as the rightful mate. Strong, a former Abyllipines soldier, plans formal marriage protests.
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Chattanoora
Tenn
Joneshore
Strong
William Curtis
Curtis
Hts
Asband
Soldiers arrest alleged night riders in county
Soldiers have arrested eight young farmers in the county for alleged night riding. The suspects named are Ed Thompson, Bob Dunes, Jake His, Jackinkins, Dunas Miller, Tfardin Lovett, Charles Biking, and a unnamed man. They were placed in jail.
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Aburray
Ed Thomson
Bob Dunes
Jake His
Jacek I.kins
Dunas Miller
Tfardin Lovett
Charles Biking
Mrs Sage Donates 250000 for Princeton Building
Mrs. Russell Sage gives 250000 to Princeton trustees for a domestic building intended for use by frost clinic members. The gift supports construction and future operations, reflecting Sage’s continued philanthropy toward institutional needs and community welfare.
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Nook
Norif
Board of Trusteess of
Princeton
Tiattle
Russell Sage
They Question Suicide Claim at Columbus Bridge
A fragmentary report notes doubts about a suicide ruling near the Beaud Street Bridge over the Nehara River. Police believe a body found may indicate foul play and continue to investigate.
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Columbus
Bosworth
Beeud Ostreet
Nehara River
Byrd proposes ban on futures dealing in agricultural products
Washington April 16 Representative Byrd Mississippi has introduced a bill to prohibit dealing in futures in agricultural products by forbidding the use of the mails interstate transportation and banking facilities to deal in such contracts.
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Washington
Byrd
Physician Voerster released on bond after murder arrest
In St Louis on April 1 Jor Engelbert Voerster Jr a physician charged with shooting and killing Reese Bello a paperhanger was released on 10000 bond He refused to discuss the case adding a quip about a boy with a black eye and provoking remarks from a newspaper cartoonish exchange follows.
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St. Louis
Jor Engelbert Voerster, Jr
Reese Bello
A Place of Beauty The Wise Avenue Nurseries in West Freeport
Wise Avenue Nurseries in West Freeport showcase twenty years of growth under John M Wise. The business markets high quality stock across the country and continually adds new varieties. The trial grounds test species while offices and packing house sit beside Stephenson street electric car line. The operation employs many in peak seasons handling up to 12 000 articles per large order and maintains several acres of fruit trees and ornamentals. Wise writes on horticulture and has served with the Northern Illinois Horticultural Society and as vice president of the Northern Illinois Fair.
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Stephenson Street
Freeport
Wise
Northern Illinois Horticultural Society
Recount Vote at Sterling and Rock Falls
The Anti-Saloon League chapters of Sterling and Rock Falls will file petitions in Whiteside County Court for a recount of the local option election. The petitions, to be filed within ten days, allege irregularities and miscounted mutilated ballots that could change the outcome. Five signers including N G Van Sant are expected, with attorneys to be chosen and announced. The groups vow continued activity through the litigation and beyond.
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Sterling
Anti- Saloon League of
Anti-Saloon League of
Rock Falls
Whiteside County
H. C. Ward
N. G. van Sant
Anti-Saloon League
van Sant
Recount Denied Impact on League Campaigns
The recount result announced this morning will not affect the organization. The league proceeds with the next campaign as if no vote had been demanded, with leaders stating the campaign has started for future fights.
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League
Pineules Trial Offer for Back Pain Remedy
A 30 days trial at $1.00 promotes Pineules claiming relief for back ache weak back lame back rheumatic pains and kidney bladder and blood benefits. Marketed with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
A Woman's Honor to Play at Grand Opera House
Amusements note that a four act drama A Woman's Honor will be staged by the Sons of Veterans at the Grand on April 28. Rehearsals impressed Freeport dignitaries, praising Miss Beabie Stewart Florence McCabe and Clara Maurer in key roles, with Mr Thayer lauded for assembling a strong local cast. Tickets have sold briskly and the Grand is expected to be filled.
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Sons of Veterans
Grand Opera House
Freeport
Beabie Stewart
Florence McCabe
the Bijou
Sally Glenn
Clara Maurer
Maria Mendez
Thayer
Hreeport
Bijou Vaudeville Bills Offer Lively Eccentric Comedy
The bill at the Bijou this week features Tegge and Daniels with a Dutch act that keeps the audience in convulsions of laughter. A German dialect and clever word twists highlight their performance along with a gentleman from the act who delivers a praised vocal solo. Calvin the clown juggle and Gottlob Southard present Government Bonds. Miss Loraine Mitchell sings popular songs and draws encores, while Miss Ruby Smith offers illustrated songs and draws attention from patrons.
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Bijou
Tegge
Daniles
Calvin
Gottlob
Southard
Loraine Mitchell
Atorm
Ruby Smith
Grand opera house presents long Sunday moving pictures bill
Fourteen film sets across subjects to play Sunday at the Grand opera house afternoon and evening. Most of the program is new and fresh with laugh makers such as The Book Worm Charley's Dream The Dummy Double Barred death by own action The Sham Beggars and An Unlucky Interference. Diabolo game and other pictures are shown. Three songs illustrated include Would You Dixie Boy and Where the Jassamine Is Blooming. Admission is ten cents for any part of the house.
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Grand Opera House
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Promise Relief
An advertisement touts Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. It claims the product is pleasant to take a gentle laxative and suitable for children, guaranteed by H J Moogk and U P Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
U. P. Guenther
Normal school to open summer term in DeKalb
Stephenson county normal school begins the summer term Monday June 22 at DeKalb with four courses. Chautauqua style evening lectures cover politics literature pedagogy religion and science. Tuition 8.00 term, rooms 50-70 cents weekly, dormitory option 50 cents, board 2.50 weekly. Deposit 2.00 to reserve room. Term runs June 22 to July 31 with 65 courses and instructors listed.
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Stephenson County Normal School
Dakota
Northernllinois State Normal School
Edith M. McLaughlin
Virginian Wee Hart
Bertha Wenderson
Ruth Morris Kersey
Ilinois State Normal School
DeKalb
Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Promises Dandruff Cure
An early 20th century promotion claims Parisian Sage restores hair, darkens gray, and stops dandruff within a week by killing germ roots. It touts its pleasant qualities, names Wm. F. Jungkunz and Giroux Manufacturing Co. Buffalo, NY, and offers a money back guarantee after one bottle.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
Giroux Manufacturing Co
Buffalo
N. Y
General Booth Celebrated On His 79th Birthday
London reports General William Booth founder and head of the Salvation Army is seventy nine today. An assembly of 25 000 members marked the birthday with ceremonies. Birth in Nottingham on April 10 1829 is noted and his advancing years may prevent further international visits. Booth began as a Methodist New Connexion preacher before leaving in 1861.
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Salvation Army
London
General Booth
Nottingham
William Booth
Methodist New Connexion
William Hazlitt
Wellington
Soult
Toulouse
United States Bank
Lew Wallace
The
Mexico
United States
Manny Davenport
Isos
John Howard Payne
Tunis
Africa
New York City
Isto
Alexander ‘S, Stewart
New York
Ireland
Bering Sea
Cleveland
General Booth and the Salvation Army’s Global Reach
The narrative recalls William Booth’s rise from London’s East End to founding the Salvation Army in 1878 and detailing his tireless work across the world. It notes plans for succession, with a sealed package prepared to direct the army’s future after his death, and acknowledges uncertain timing for the handover of leadership.
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London
East End
Christian Mission
Salvation Army
General Booth
Booth
Ths
Primary Workers to Meet at First Methodist Church
A rally for Primary Workers is set for Sunday April 12 at 8 p m at the First Methodist Church. All Primary Workers and Sunday school superintendents are urged to attend. The program includes music prayer scripture reading equipment roll beginner's work department management and other church school duties led by local leaders.
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First Methodist Church
Rey. C. W. McCaskill
Lephmildt
Edith Christer
Palmer
Helen Read
Mra
J. A. Mc Mullen
Muste
Mies
W. Borg
J. A. Merrick
Win
Kautenberg
Margaret Niblo
This Date in History Through the Ages
A compact historical timeline notes key births and deaths and notable events from 1078 through 1794 including William Hazlitt born 1778, Booth and Payne births and deaths, Napoleonic era battles, the US Bank charter, and the 1894 Bering Sea proclamation, highlighting notable figures and dates.
Biography of Joseph Pulitzer Founder of The World
Joseph Pulitzer born in Hungary on April 10 1847 rose from penniless immigrant to prominent journalist. He served in the Union Army then settled in St Louis becoming a reporter and editor before buying the St Louis Dispatch and merging it with the Post. He studied law, entered Missouri legislature as a Democrat, and in 1863 bought the New York World.
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Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
America
Hungary
Pulitzer
United States
St. Louis
St. Louis Dispatch
The
Post
Missouri
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