Williams and Lamar clash over committee control in Washington
In Washington on December 14 Williams the minority leader faced sharp attacks from Lamar of Florida and Shackleford of Missouri over committee on interstate and foreign commerce appointments. Lamar accused Williams of unjust charges and questioned leadership while defending rail rate legislation and noting Hearst influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Williams
House
Lamar
Florida
Shackleford
Missouri
Committee
Willams
Missouri Democrats Clash Over Hearst Criticism in Congress
Shackleford condemned Hearst and praised Roosevelt for backing the Hearst bill while denouncing party bosses. Williams denied a quoted line used at the St Louis convention. The Missouri Democrat asserted the people distrust bosses, citing McCall and McCurdy as obstructing Bryan’s election, and warned that Morgan and Rogers would like one boss rule. Williams signaled no further reply as the debate moved on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Shackleford
Williams
MecCalls
McCurdys
W. J. Bryan
NH. H. Rogers
J. Pierpont Morgan
Williams Defends Committee Duty Amid Harsh Exchange
Caustic remarks flare as Williams rejects charge of changing loyalties over a committee seat. He says no minority chair was formed and would back the Hearst bill if minority support existed. Lamar replies, calling the rate bill a gold brick, while Williams cautions against inflammatory language on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Commerce Committee
Hearst
Lamar
L. Q. C. Lamar
Saul
Damascus
Shackleford
Lammar
Miles
Lamar Gud
Rodenburg
Mlinois
Sugar tariff debate on Philippine sugar costs and labor
Washington reports show I R Hathaway, head of sugar manufacturers, testifying to Ways and Means on Philippine tariff. He argues Philippine sugar could cost under 1.25 per hundred in New York under a 25 percent Dingley tariff, cites low island wages and labor efficiency, compares US and island crop yields and freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Ways and Means
I. R. Hathaway
Taft Party
Islands
Hathaway
Michigan
Colorado
United States
New York
Senate Debates Panama Canal Bill and Appointments
The senate met for about ninety minutes with time spent on executive business. Allison reported committee on appropriations for the Panama canal bill at 11 million dollars as approved by the house. The day's work centered on the dispute between Williams and Democrats Lamar and Shackleford over past committee assignments tied to William Randolph Hearst views. The president's message reference remained pending at adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Allison
Anama Canal
House
Ways and Means
Willams
Lamar
Shackleford
Wm. QR. Hearst
Representative Edwards Proposes Cigarette Law Enforcement Bill
Rep Edwards of Kentucky has introduced a bill to aid states in enforcing anti cigarette laws. It provides that all cigarette paper and material prepared for cigarette manufacture transported into any state shall be subject to that state's laws as if produced there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwards
Kentucky
Features of a Postal Report in Washington
Washington on December 14 reports the abolition of the franking privilege the aim to correct alleged abuse of the second class mail privilege and a revision of laws on the classification of mail matter as key features of the annual report by the third assistant postmaster general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Confirms Two Nominations in Executive Session
The Senate in executive session confirmed Charles A. Stillings of Massachusetts as public printer and Henry W. Furniss of Indiana as minister to Haiti on December 14 in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Charles A. Stillings
Massachusetts
Henry W. Furniss
Indiana
Haiti
Facts in a few lines from a dated newspaper piece
The excerpt notes the earth spans 197000000 square miles with three quarters covered by water. It cites 1400 Russian pilgrims to Jerusalem this year vs 8000 on average. It claims swearing on the Bible began about 500 AD and entered courts around 600 AD. It mentions dandelion down weighing 1,000,000 parachutes per pound and mentions silver toothpicks hanging from the neck in past fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Monon and Granges Pace Illinois Notes of Dec 14
Illinois Supreme Court allows mandamus to compel Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway to file annual reports for tax basis. Polical notes include Grange on women suffrage and school transportation. obituaries, new judges, and railways officers elected in Springfield updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois Supreme Court
Stead Jeave
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Raihway Company
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Mipola State Grange
Anti-Saloon League of Illinois
Alfred Bayliss
Dee
Chicago, Peoria
St. Louis
Litchfield and Madison
Chicago
Peoria
C. E. Kimball
New York
H. W. Berger
John J. Ramsey
James Duncan
Alton
B. M. Cameron
John P. Ramsey
John Dorinjanovich
John Muller
Deneen
Domujanovich
Supreme Court
Illinois Manufacturers Dinner Attracts Three Hundred Diners
Chicago delegates gathered at the Auditorium hotel for the Illinois Manufacturers association annual dinner with Mayor Dunne and A J Anderson among speakers. Dunne lauded growth and noted not a single dollar spent to unduly influence legislation per President Wilder's report. Officers elected included President A G Orendorff and vice presidents H C Staver and A A Sprague with J H Selz as treasurer. In Evanston a fatal wall collapse at Marks Manufacturing killed two firemen, George Stiles and William Craig, and injured three others. property loss totaled 50,000.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Auditorium Hotel
Illnois Manufacturers’ Association
Mayor Dunne
A. J. Anderson
Rockford
Ill
Dunne
Wilder
A. G. Orendorff
Marks Manufacturing Company
Evanston
George Stiles
William Craig
E. T. Johnson
Joseph Steigman
William Eckels
County Cullings from Our Own Correspondent
Shannon Dew 12 A 8 Babb made a business trip to Savanna Saturday. A number of our school teachers attended a teachers institute at Lanark Saturday. Mrs A W Babb has recovered enough to move from Dixon to her home. FP W Eby and Wm Fisher were at work at Mt Carroll. Mrs Chas Adair left for Lyona last Saturday due to illness of her sitter. Mrs Joe White informed of sister Mrs Wolkey death. Mr Thomas of Lena visiting daughter Mrs Amos Yordy. Large crowd attended Crate Bros sale last Wednesday. Mrs W S Cowen visiting husband in Chicago. Wm Whitmore returned from Minnesota. Bila Poord returned home from Algona. Dr and Mrs Young were Freeport passers. S A Beihl of Manito spent a few days with parents. Samuel Holland of Chicago visited Shannon friends. Mrs Rever of Leaf River visiting sister Mrs Mary Boerner. V B O Rife of Dixon. Rev B J Yeakel conducting revival at Bethel church. Miss Whistine of Posier? visiting. Mrs Belle Bistiine visiting friends at MM L W Shid ids. Miss Maile Bearret? returned home from Freeport. Mrs A C Lute and daughter Wanda guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Lute. Mr and Mrs H Spalitemah spent Sunday in Ridott.
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Shannon
Dew
Babb
Savanna
Teachers’ Institute
Lanark
A. W. Babb
Dixon
W. Eby
Wm. Fisher
Mt. Carroll
Chas. Adair
Lyona
Hest Sitter
Joe White
Wi. Wolkey
Melbourn
Thomas
Lena
Amos Yordy
Crate Bros
W. 8
Cowen
Chicago
Wm. Whitmore
Minnesota
Bila Poord
Algona
Tay
Young
Freeport
A. Beihl
Manito
A. Deihl
Samuel Holland
Shannon Friends, Mrs. Rever
Leaf River
Mary Boerner
V. B. 0. Rife
Cassiat
B. J. Yeakel
Bethel Church
Mire
Wanda
Wm. Lute
H. Spalitmah
Ridott
Coffee Ad Attacks Postum Food Coffee Trade
The piece accuses coffee importers and roasters of attacking Postum to protect profits. It claims Postum cures coffee related disease and counters critics who say Postum contains ordinary coffee or is made from peas beans and wheat products. The tone targets old fashioned coffee magnates and their supporters.
Postum ads challenge coffee with bold health claims
A letter asserts Postum Pure Foods factories are the world’s largest, detailing how Postum is made from wheat and New Orleans molasses. It warns coffee harms the heart stomach eyes and nerves and urges readers to quit caffeine, citing testimonials and Dr Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
New Orleans
Coffee as a Cause of Nervous and Cardiac Disorders
Dr. B F Underwood presents cases linking coffee intake to nervous dyspepsia and cardiac irregularities. In three patients, substituting Postum Cereal for coffee improved heart rhythm, mood, and digestion, while coffee abstinence aided recovery and reduced symptoms. He argues coffee is a major disease contributor and urges avoidance with a suitable substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoemaker
Materia Medica
Samson
Indicted for Paying Debates in Chicago Rail Case
The Chicago and Alton Railway company ex vice president John N. S Falthorn and former general freight agent Fred A. Waun were indicted by the federal grand jury on charges of paying rebates to Schwarzschild & Sulzberger. The report also notes other legal actions and appointments across the country.
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Chicago
Chicago and Alton Railway Company
John N. S Falthorn
Road
Fred A. Waun
Genera Freghht
One
Federal Grand Jury
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Company
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Pamar Coters
Tackleford
Alec
Wiliams
Davey
Missouni
Shacklefort Williams
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Stead
Dhsireg
STATS
Prairie State
Springfeld, HL
Elijah Cook Matheny
Pekin
Fast St. Louis
A. C. Bollinger
Monroe County
Cornelius Bray
Mary M. Bartelme
Cook County
Manufacturers OF
Illinois
Chiles
Tribe of
Ananias
B. F. Underwood
KF. Underwood
M. D
Ment
Monia
Moline
Arthur Greim
I. Dee 14
Grant Hotel
Jay Melsay
LaCrosse
Wis
Shain Croodard
Seattle
John M. Gearin
Porthaid
Ore
Mitchell
Gearln
New York Court of Appeals
Harry C. Pulliam
National League of Base Ball Cinba
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