Merriam’s Evidence Denies Nearly Every Charge
General Merriam testified before the house military committee on the Coeur d Alene inquiry. He outlined orders for arrests and seizures under troop protection, denied meetings with mine owners, and said troops guarded prisoners under state authority. He asserted a state of rebellion existed in Idaho and detailed letters about troop withdrawal and guarding duties.
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Washington
Merriam
House Military Committee
Coeur Delene
Meriam
War Department
Ife
Wardner
Robertson
General Merriam
General Mer
Idaho
United States
Labor Troubles Dominate Chicago Grand Jury Action
Chicago grand jury plans to intervene in labor troubles. Juror Murdoch Campbell of 115 Monroe Street may be excused or barred from voting as indictments loom if persuasion and police efforts fail. Alderman Goldzier notes weakening Building Contractors council amid nine injuries from picket assaults. George A. Fuller starts Hingis Theatre project using sand stone from the old federal building after stone shortage. Three men decline service on the Council labor commission.
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Chicago
Murdoch Campbell
Monroe Street
Julius Goldzier
Mayor's Labor Commission
George A. Fuller Company
Hingis ‘Theatre
Hodcarriers
Master Masons’ Association
Annd
John McLaren
Franklin MacVeagh
Alexander Il. Revell
Counell Labor Commission
Germany denies meat ban on US imports to ports
Berlin reports that Prince von Hohenlohe has not ordered North German Lloyd to halt fresh meats dairy products or cereals for German ports. The German ambassador says no German steamship company trading with the United States receives a subsidy, so no subvention contract exists to allow such a ban.
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Washington
Berlin
Lloyds Steamship Company
United States
Prince von Hohenlohe
T Lipyds Steamship Company
Belgfan
Germany
Why Florida Was Named Florida by Easter Flowers
The Florida Farmer and Fruit Grower cites a 1763 source saying Florida was named for Pasqua de flores seen at Easter or for its flowering beauty. The Farm er notes both reasons likely influenced the name amid Florida’s spring blossoms. Also quoted is a Virginia reader praising DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills for liver and bowel relief.
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Florida
Ponce de Leon
Pasqua de Flores
Herrera
Professor Holden of Otisfield Taught Flat Earth Theory
Joseph W. Holden, who died recently at Otisfield Me, was the longtime proponent of flat earth theory. A farmer by start, he later served as a trial justice and a state legislator. He formed his view after observing the millpond water seemingly fail to run out when the globe was upside down, per his nightly observations.
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Joseph W. Holden
Otisfield
Holden
Centenarian Wolcott Celebrates 100th Birthday in Sparta
Sparta Illinois April 28 Lorin I Wolcott has just marked his 100th birthday by cooking his own breakfast. He came to Sparta from New York forty five years ago and has lived there ever since. He was married three times, his present wife is 45, married to him fifteen years. Of nine children none survive but seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. His first vote was cast in 1824 for John Quincy Adams. The Wolcotts are a long lived family with parents reaching near 100. He shows no signs of leaving.
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Sparta
Ill
Lorin I
Wolcott
New York
John Quncy Adams
Wolcotts
Rheumatism Cured By Pain Balm Praise
A Red Creek NY merchant praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a splendid liniment for rheumatism and household use. The testimonial notes relief and endorses the product, with sale by Joseph Emmert, druggist, and identification of local editor W G Puterin in Red Creek Herald.
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Chamberlain
W. J. Coyter
Red Creek
N. Y
Cuyter
W. G. Puterin
Joseph Emmert
Mass Migration Of Rural Youth To Cities Across U S
Observations note 40 000 to 50 000 young men leaving rural districts for New York 10 000 to Philadelphia 20 000 to Chicago and moving to major cities nationwide. Advertisements tout Foley kidney cure and Banner Salve with claims of perfect cures and world’s best healing. Figures show women hold 130 million in national bank stock and 137 million in private and state bank holdings.
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New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
United States
America
Kentuckian Thomas Clark Dies After Robbery Spell
Springfield authorities learned last Thursday of a brutal robbery near Carnal where Thomas Clark was attacked by three men a week ago Tuesday. He died Sunday from injuries after enduring severe pain and fear of exposure. His remains were sent home without an inquest.
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Springfield
Thomas Clark
Clark
Haycraft
Carnal
They Oppose Any Changes At Vandalia Conference
Mason Illinois April 28 delegates from the Vandalia district M E H conference adopted a report urging attendees to Chicago in May to oppose altering the church discipline by striking the rule prohibiting dancing card playing and theatre going among members.
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Mason, Ills
Vandalia District
Chicago
Senate approves Scott seat. private pensions set record
Senate vote to seat Nathan B. Scott from West Virginia passes with three negatives. Alaskan and cotton claim bills take time. no claim bills pass. House sets a record by approving ninety one private pension bills including a $40 raised pension for Colonel John M. Stotsenberg’s widow. Hawaiian government conference report adopted for the president. Wenona coal shaft plans formed by local stock group to sink near Ruthind and Minoak for northwest shipments.
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Senate
House
Washington
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
John M. Stotsenberg
Nebraska
Philippies
Noted Healer in Town Promises Modern Cure
The passage touts Banner Salve as the greatest healer for cuts wounds sores and skin diseases. It also lists alleged guarantees by H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz and mentions large library volumes in American colleges. It warns about La Grippe lingering coughs and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as protection and relief.
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H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
H.j.moogh
W.F. Jungkunz
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Missing Bride Postpones Chicago Wedding at Home Club
In Chicago on April 28 Miss Ollie QRobinson aged 23 of Champlain Avenue was to wed Bert Goodrich a salesman of Wahbash Avenue at the Home Club on Wentworth Avenue. When everyone was ready the bride was missing and the ceremony was postponed.
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Chicago
Ollie Qrobinson
Champlain Avenue
Bert Goodrich
Wabash Avenue
Wentworth Avenue
Insurance on Chicago Theatres Faces Higher Rates
Insurance on Chicago theatres lacking fire proofing or automatic extinguishers will be insured at least 206 to 60 percent higher premiums under a new Underwriters' association schedule. The average insured value cited is 30,5000 on existing buildings.
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Chicago
Underwriters’ Association
Springfield man Oscar F. Stebbins dies at home
Oscar F. Stebbins a prominent business man and early resident of Springfield died suddenly Thursday at his home of paralysis aged about 70 He was director of the old Springfield and Northwestern railroad now part of the Chicago Peoria and St Louis system in Illinois.
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Springfield
Oscar F. Stebbins
Odd Bellow
Ele
Old Springfeld and Northwestern
Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis Railroad
Ilinois
Auditor denies illegitimate fees paid to canal attorney
Springfield on April 28 reports the auditor of public accounts refusing at the auditor’s office to confirm paying large sums in illegal fees to Troward Al. Snapp, attorney for the Illinois and Michigan canal commissioners.
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Springfield
Auditor of Public Accounts
Troward AL. Snapp
Ilinois and
Michigan Canal Commissioners
Lemaire Optical plant to be built near Franklin Park
Chicago reports that the Lemaire Optical company will build a new American factory at Franklin Park eleven miles from the city. Construction starts May 1 and about one thousand workers will be employed.
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Chicago
lPranklin Park
Se Paul Hine
Lemaire Optical ¢ Company
Arbor Day Proclamations Issued Citywide
Chicago and the state celebrated Arbor Day with school proclamations issued by Governor Tanner. The nationwide observance highlighted tree planting and conservation efforts across communities and schools.
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Chicago
Tanner
Home Seeker's Excursion Tickets Sold May June
Chicago Great Western offers travel to nearly all U.S. points on the first and third Tuesdays of May and June at a low homeseeker rate of one fare plus $2 round trip. Tickets valid for return within 21 days. Visit any CGW agent or contact F. H. Lord at 118 Adams, Chicago for details.
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United States
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago Great Western Ba Y
F. H. Lord
G. P
T.A
Adament
Chicago
Schlott's Laundry Advertising Notice
Schlott's Laundry at 42 South Galena Ave offers shirt waists at 10 cents and lace curtains at 30 cents per pair. Telephone 269. This compact ad highlights bargain prices and local service.
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Schlott’s Laundry
Galena Ave
For Sale Offers on Residence and Business Property
Property bargains available in all city areas with desirable building lots. Call 209 Float Street or City Drug Store for details. Money to loan at percent on float mortgages. Paris Merzain.
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Float Street
City Drug Store
Paris Merzain
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Coeur d'Alenes
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Pricl Soc
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Happy Creek
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W. EF. Jungkunt
Albany
Philip Sheridan
Wenona
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Minoak
American Colleges and Universities
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Chicago University
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Cornell
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Allay
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Freeport, Ill
Stephenson County
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E. Mayer
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