Senate Meet Pays Tribute as Congress Opens New Session
Washington Dec 7 lawmakers adjourned after brief session to honor the memory of late Senator Allison Town. Albert B Cummins was sworn in as his successor. Prominent recipients of condolences included Hepburn Landis Overstreet Williams Clark. Tomorrow both houses will hear the President's message before organizing for work.
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Allison
Thority
House of Representatives
Fairbanks
Town
Albert B. Cummins
Hepburn
Landis
Overstreet
Indiana
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Representatives
House
Senate
Champ Clark
House Democrats
England shields Yankees during inland turmoil in China
Reports say American gunboats withdrawn for target practice left Americans unprotected during the Nanking uprising in the Yangtse region. The American consul general, William Martin, asked the British representative to safeguard American interests amid the unrest at Nanking and Pekin.
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Nanking
Pekin
Yang-tse-Miang
Aanila
William Martin
Davis Trial Nears End in Omaha Case
Charles R. Davis defense is expected to conclude this afternoon in Omaha. He stands charged with killing Dr. Frederick Austin. The state may call more witnesses to counter evidence that Davis was in his apartments before the physician was found dead.
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Omaha
Charles &. Davis
Frederick Austin
Davis
Man shoots constable in Hemlock murder case
In Hemlock Ohio on December 7 constable Benjamin Turner was shot and killed by James Cochran. Cochran, furious after finding Mrs Cochran inside a locked home, broke down the door and fired. Turner died from a single shot. Turner was a father of four. his widow is Cochran’s sister.
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Hemlock
Benjamin Turner
James Cochran
Cochran
Chicago Conscience Gift Via Twelve Hundred Dollars
Washington December 7 The secretary of the treasury received a conscience contribution of twelve one hundred dollar bills from an unknown man in Chicago.
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Chicago
Washington
Secrtary of the Treasury
Baseball bosses meet to decide minor league demands
National Baseball Commission convenes in New York to settle requests from the Eastern League and the American Association for greater control and revenue sharing. The session aims to address club governance and financial rights within the sport amid ongoing league tensions.
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Ational Commission
New York
National Baseball Commission
Eastern League
American Association
Li Soeion
Committee Named To Present Grievances Of Minor Magnates
A meeting in Buffalo appointed a committee to lay before the commission the grievances of smaller magnates. The panel includes Pat Powers Ned Hanlon C T Chapin and Walter O Mara for the Eastern League and President O Brien George Tebcan W H Watkins and Co S Heavenoer for the American Association.
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Eastern League
American Association
Buffalo
Pat Powers
Ned Hanlon
C. T. Chapin
Walter O'Mara
Fbastern League
O'Brien
George Tebcan
W. H. Watkins
Co. S. Heavenoer
Bike Record Broken In Six Day Race In New York
Francis Maher of France crashed in a six day race in New York as his wheel shattered but he escaped with bruises and was aided by teammate La Fourcade without losing distance. After three hours the score stood at 73 miles 3 laps, a new record surpassing the 72 miles 3 laps set by Ilkes and MaccFarland in 1900 with Butt of Germany leading at the hour’s end.
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New York
Francis Maher
France
la Fourcade
Ilkes
MaccFarland
Butt
Germany
Kaufman After Winner In Heavyweight Challenge
San Francisco telegram reports Billy Delaney, maker of the champions, cabled a challenge to the Burns Johnson Sydney bout winner. He says his discovery Al Kaufman is ready to challenge for the top of the heavyweight heap.
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Burns and Johnson
San Francisco
Billy Delaney
Sydney
Australia
al Kaufman
Girl and escort die by gas poisoning
Columbus reports the deaths of Victor W. Wentz, cashier at the First National Bank of Canal Dover, and Miss Alice Holliger of 355 Marshall avenue, former Uhrichsville resident, found at Bellwood Inn east of the city. Coroner says death likely from asphyxiation due to an open gas stove. Wentz hailed from Canal Dover where his family has strong bank ties.
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Columbus
Victor W. Wentz
First National Bank of
Canal Dover
Alice Holliger
Marshall Avenue
Uhrichsville
Bellwood Inn
Murdy
Wentz
Harrisburg Women Found Asphyxiated in City Rooms
Harrisburg, December 7. Mabel Van Buskirk and Elva James were found dead in their rooms. police indicate indications point to death by their own action. The two women, residents of Harrisburg and Burnham, were discovered in separate rooms, with authorities treating the case as a possible self-inflicted tragedy.
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Harrisburg
Mabel van Buskirk
Elva James
Burnham, Pa
Arctic Mail Leaves Edmonton for Northern Route
Mail escorted by the Royal Northwest Mounted Police in scarlet tunics and buffalo coats departs Edmonton for the far north. The three month journey covers over two thousand miles with dog teams carrying heavy sacks toward Lac Le Biche Fort McPherson Fort Resolution and Herschel Island.
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Winnipeg
Alan
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Edmonton
Alberta
Lac le Biche
Fort McPherson
Fort Resolution
Herschel Island
Woman in robber gang held in Winnipeg jewels worth thousands
Four men and one woman alleged to be Chicago diamond robbers were captured in Winnipeg while attempting a jewelers shop robbery. The group had pawn tickets from Chicago and other U.S. cities. A trunk of jewelry valued in the thousands was salted.
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Winnipeg
Chicago
Coghlan's Funeral to Be Held with Military Honors
Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan, famed sea fighter, will be taken to Washington from New Rochelle for his funeral and burial with military honors in Arlington. The death followed a brief illness, and the ceremony is set for the coming Wednesday. Kaiser Donates Bell for German Reformed Church Anniversary in New York. The German emperor provided a bronze bell marking the 150th anniversary of the church's foundation in a three day opening ceremony in New York.
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New Rochelle
Joseph B. Coghlan
Washington
Arlington
Kaiser
New York
Restored to Health By Vinci Medicine Claim
A Wheeling reader, Job Jeavons, credits Vinci with restoring strength after illness. The ad touts Vinci as a tonic containing iron and cod liver oil components, suitable for the elderly, children, and those weak or recovering from sickness, with a money back guarantee.
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Vinci
Jeavons
Lindstreet
Wheeling
W. Va
Fight to Stay Voting Probe in Chicago
A Chicago grand jury report details investigations into the August primary election frauds and the election board. Commissioners Bach and Cannon defend the board, saying indictments were unlikely and the jury heard broader evidence against politicians.
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Chicago
Cook County
Board of Election Commissioners
Grand Jury
Election Board
Board Aided
al Bach
Cannon
John C. Cannon
Putty Case Is Settled In Final Cook County Board Reminiscence
Final settlement of the Holland paint and putty case is reached between Harry Holland and the Cook County board. The lawsuit ends with a payment of 33500 dollars, settling a contract originally set at 151000 dollars by the 1887 county board.
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Cook County
Illinois
Chicago
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Harry Holland
Board of 1887
Wayward Girl Elopes From State Home to Chicago
Hazel Smith seventeen daughter of a Dixon prominent family elopes with Clasten Saints nineteen from Geneva AL State Home for Girls. They fled from William Crook’s farmhouse to Chicago, aided by Loomis’s sister Mrs Crook who arranged with the matron to return the girl to Geneva.
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Auroras
Hazel Smith
Dixon
Geneva
Clasten Saints
William Crook
Chicago
Black Handed His Father Murphysboro Boy Arrested for Threats
A Murphysboro youth, described as a “Black Hand” figure, was arrested for threats sent by letter to residents including his own brother. The case alleges persistent intimidation and fear in the community over six months, with a forged signature and letters demanding payment.
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Murphysbero
Murphysvere
Dee 7
Will Davis
Bos
Wevis
Ivo
Dore
Sherman Governs Today in Illinois News
Sherman governs Illinois today as Governor Denes travels to Washington for rivers and harbors talks. Lieutenant Governor Sherman may be asked to rule on Billik's fate with a possible Dec. 11 execution delay. Attorneys for the condemned man are expected to seek a stay.
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Springstell
L. Y. Sherman
Ilinois
Denes
Washington
Shera
Herman Billik
Prison for Bill Raiser Creator Receives Three-Year Term
Chicago inmate Daniel F. Roneteor, a 30 year old grocer from Sevcentar Leavenworth Kan, was sentenced to three years for raising two dollar bills to tens. Judge M Landis handed down the sentence in the district court.
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Chicago
Daniel FL Roneteor
Sevcentar
Sovernigest
Leavenworth
Kaw
Dudge ix. M Landis
Pineules for Kidneys Offer Quick Health Trial
Pineules for the kidneys are described as little golden globules that act directly on the kidneys. A trial promises quick relief from backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue. An 80 days trial costs $1.00. They purify the blood and are sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Cleaning Promise to BRB Dye Works Described
A note states garments must be returned to BRB Dye Works if not cleaned exactly right. It promises guaranteed pressing as well and mentions a 2-20d timeframe or standard.
Donors Kidney Pills Endorsement Promises Cure
Freeport citizen warns about kidney trouble and urges Doan's Kidney Pills as the proven remedy. Mrs. Scott Best of Ordway Street testifies to relief after using Doan's from Emmett's drug store, praising its efficacy and urging others to try it. Foster Milburn Co. markets the pills at 50 cents nationwide.
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Dean
Freeport
BreRnor
Scott Best
Ordway Street
Ill
Emmett
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Whig origins in colonial opposition and 1834 revival
The Whig label traced to colonial resistance against British rule and revived in 1834 by National Republicans after Jackson’s victory. The group viewed Jackson as a tyrant, adopting the name in revolt. by 1854 it helped clear a path for the Republican party. A Scottish origin for the term traces to Whiggamor in the western lowlands. The piece cites the New York American and Chicago Post quotes on wealth and perception.
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United States
National Republican Party
Jackson
George III
Republican Party
Scotland
New York American
A Human Bungalow Jubb and Jimmy quip in Newark News
A humorous Newark News exchange has Pilkson called a bungalow with no foundation. Jimmy quips he’d grow four feet to be shown in a dime museum as a human quadruped, while Hare remarks that wise intellect reflects light like glass.
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Pilkson
Newark News
Jubb
Jimmy
Heaven
Hare
Rings Little Liver Pill Advertisement
An early 20th century pill ad touts Rings Little Liver Pill as a time saving remedy for biliousness headaches and constipation. It claims the pill does not gripe and lists a 25 cent price sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P
Guenther
Eva Bartlett Macey at Y M C A Star Course
Eva Bartlett Macey presides at the Y M C A star course on Tuesday December 8. Seats go on sale Saturday at 9 a.m. with limited availability and ADA accommodations noted.
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Eva Bartlett
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