Rivalry between Williams and DeArmond boils over in Senate dispute
Washington dispatch details a five year feud between John Sharp Williams of Mississippi and David A. DeArmond of Missouri over alleged misunderstandings and a contested assignment. Both sides claim misinterpretation and insist the House should not be used to settle personal differences.
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John Sharp Williams
Mississigui
Audinority
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Missouri Testler
Dent Commerce
Nim
Booher
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Williams
Representative DeArmond Fights In House Floor Brawl
A fist fight erupted on the house floor when Representative DeArmond struck Representative Williams. The clash followed DeArmond’s accusation that minority leader Booker betrayed him over a committee assignment to the coinage, weights and measures panel. Williams defended the move, citing a Missouri colleague Lloyd, but DeArmond disputed the claim before a scuffle left a bloody nose.
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House of Representatives
Representative Williams
DeArmond
Williams
Booker
Missouri
Cannon
Committee On
Congress Floor Brawl Shocks Lawmakers Amid Adjourned Session
Witnesses crowded the gallery as Representatives Wallace and DeArmond clashed on the House floor. The altercation spilled into desks and aisles with blows, pushes, and blood, drawing startled reactions from attendees and prompting swift intervention.
Two Men Make Statements On Williams Release
Williams, released from custody, goes to the Democratic oakroom and offers a statement about the troubles. He cites a disagreement over committee supplementation and says Mr. DeArmond urged him to back Booher, seeking better prospects for his colleague.
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Williams
DeArmond
Booher
Imperial Bank of Persia Meeting Reports Calm After Turmoil
Sir Lepel Henry Griffin reads a cable from Feheran noting armed partisans near the assembly and widespread troops in Netiflery square. Despite clashes, no broad disorder, exile of Nasir e Mulk and two princes announced, negotiations lead to reconciliation, crowds dispersed, shops reopen, situation described as pacific restraint.
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Nasir E Mulk
Night riders threaten Italian tobacco in Kentucky
Washington reports Secretary Root asked Kentucky governor to halt further destruction by night riders of tobacco owned by the Italian government stored in Kentucky. The incident stemmed from a blaze at Topkinsville and involves Italy's monopoly on tobacco sales. The Kentucky governor says he is investigating.
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Root
Kentucky
Topkinsville
Italy
Grain futures trading barred by bill in committee
Washington reports Representative Scott of Kansas, new agriculture committee chair, introduced a bill prohibiting dealing in grain futures, signaling regulatory action amid emerging policy debate on commodity markets.
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Washington
Dee
Scott
Kansas
Committee On Agriculture
Political shakeups and defections across states and cities
The New York county Republican committee declines to consider Hughes for president. Ahearn of Manhattan is re-elected by the borough council. Several officials and figures travel or fade from leadership, including a Cleveland bank placed in receivership, a Missouri Pacific speed limit change, and a noted Panhandle railroad veteran’s death. International figures and organizations are cited in fragmented form, with court actions in Minnesota and disorderly theater events in St. Petersburg noted amid broader political changes and searches for stability.
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Ahearn
Manhattan
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Lincoln
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Clenville Banking and Trust Company
Cleveland, O
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Goaldiela
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San Francisco
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Panluwidle
Kansas City
Ivan
C. Wange
United States
Norway
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Michissar Orgsaryiatiom of the Americ Society of Iquity Dias Vorete
Baste
Uithister Ag Comte
Marie Theater
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Perloritither
Hiennenmnouta
Minis
Stonehams Oat Company
Faddana
Mitenescota
Piwnbing Shop Changes Hands Hard to parse
On Saturday December St, 07, HL. t. Hall sold his stock of goods and fixtures to Wic Hoffiman and Louis Conter who will take possession at once. Mr Hall remains in the city to consider other propositions. He thanks patrons for their support and recommends his BRUCCERBOLS. Those owing him are asked to call at his residence opposite the Brewster house to settle accounts promptly.
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HL. T. Hall
Wic Hoffiman
Louis Conter
Hall
U.S
Brewster House
Evan
Water rents due at Freeport Water Co offices
Semi annual water rents are due and payable at the Water Company's offices behind the First National Bank by January 1. A 1 percent discount applies if paid in full in advance. Office hours are evenings from December 26 to January 1. Respectfully, Freeport Water Co.
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First National Bank
Freeport Waater Co
Daily Journal delivery rate announced
The Daily Journal states citywide delivery is available at 10 cents per week.
Dougherty Denies Involvement In School Funds Theft
Newton Dawsherty ex superintendent of Peoria public schools testified for the school board in a case seeking to recover 50000 stolen from school funds. He denied knowledge of the robbery and claimed rivals used his defense to attack him. He described payroll practices and asserted no teachers were paid while on leave.
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Newton ¢ Dawsherty
Peoria Public Schools
Peoria
Fie
Thalf
Enem
Dougherty
Lbougherty
Fair Desperado Escapes Jail In Jerseyville News
A 25 year old woman described as Mrs Ne James escaped from jail in Jerseyville where she was held on horse stealing charges. Report notes a revolver was found on her at arrest and she identified as wife of James Story of Lachinapalis. Prosecution details include a liquor indictment against saloon keepers and bartenders fined or tied in penalties.
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Jerseyville
Lee
He James
Hitington
Fink
Hliyge
Anon
Collmagy
Cony Dates
John Carroll Farmery
Lidits
Adon
Jbmies
Jimes
Senator Mallory's illness shocks Florida politics
Special to the Journal from Washington December 20. United States Senator Mallory of Florida is critically ill and confined to his Pensacola home for a month. The Mallory family has played a major role in Florida politics since 1851 with multiple senators and ties to noted figures.
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Washington, D. C
Pub Hc
Washington
United States
Mallory
Florida
Pensacola
United States Senate
Senator White
California
Stephen R. Mallory
Trinidad
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States
Senator Mallory
Richmond
Lee
Virginia
Georgetown College
New Orleans
Florida Senate
Senate
The Hayden at Illinois Theatre Chicago Dec 22
Ilsie Janis stars in The Hayden a new musical comedy at Illinois Theatre Chicago beginning December 22 with Joseph Cawthorn as a leading comedian. Charles Dillingham sponsors the production after runs in New York. Cosmo Hamilton wrote the French original adapted for three acts with music by John L Golden and Robert Hood Lowers. Ben Teal directed. Matinees on Christmas New Year and Saturdays. Prices remain 50c 1.00 and 1.50. Seats on sale for all performances.
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Ilsie Janis
Hayden
Joseph Cawthorn
Illinois Theatre
Chicago
Charles Dillingham
Knickerbocker Theatre
New York
Wallack’s
Smetey Reports Journeys At YMCA Talk
Mr. Smetey YMCA secretary will present travel talk at the association auditorium on New Year’s evening. He will recount his Jamestown exposition visit and other stops in old Virginia with illustrative pictures.
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Smetey
Y. M.C.A
Association Auditorium
Jamestown Exposition
Old Virginia
Exhibition of photographs to aid boys department
A collection of about one hundred pictures, largely photographs by Mr. Smedley, will be shown to raise funds for the boys department. The event aims to provide financial support and showcase photographic work for community benefit.
Upcoming Local Events and Dances at Lexington Hall
A dense listing of December through March events at Lexington hall including receptions at Freeport for University of Illinois students, Germania society Christmas and New Year's dances, Alumni and High School dances, International Association of Machinists dance, and Prof. Dawson social dances. University Extension lectures on Early Christianity by Prof. Willett, a Freeport College of Commerce term, and a ball and card party by the B of RT at Masonic temple also appear.
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Freeport
University of Ilinois
Germania Society
Monroeva
Y. M. Oo
High School
Nec
Lexington Halh
Fred R. B. Dawson
International Association of Machinists
Fred R. . Dawson
B.of RT
Masonic Temple
Presbyterian Church
Freeport College of Commerce
Fred R. EB. Dawson
Farmers’ County Institute
H. Ll. Willett
H. B. Willett
HH. Ed. Willett
HH. J. Willett
H. L. Willett
Dee and Dec 24: don’t tell my wife Dee
A garbled program listing includes references to Dee Panama and Dee at Cripple Creek with dates in January. It mentions The Vanderbilt Cup, North Bros, Pride Man of the Hour and a title about knighthood. The readable fragments indicate a sequence of performances or events in December and January.
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Dee
Panama
Knighthood
Cripple Creek
North Bros
Pride
The Deadly Undertow Advice From A Tanra Cassell Text
A Cassell's Tanra excerpt explains undertows formed by tides and coast currents. It advises robust swimmers to use quick strokes but to surrender and float when necessary to regain bearings, or ride parallel currents until they twist inshore for a safe exit.
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Cassell
Wealthy diners read the check to avoid ridicule
A New York Proce anecdote claims expert waiters judge wealth by how patrons inspect their bills. Those who challenge errors are seen as wealthy, while careless tippers who pay without review may be perceived as lacking funds. The tale links thrift to respect from staff.
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Noman
Ife
New York
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
Take DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for weak back bladder inflammation backache and weak kidneys. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Black Cat Changes Color Claims Vet Aid
Newmin Ed reports W A Griffin of Aveola owns a white cat that recently turned white from black after veterinary treatment. The change is believed linked to the procedure, though specifics are unclear.
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Newmin
W. AL Griffin
Aveola
Dines Devo
Nein
Tavierville Church Leader Dies at Eightieth Year
Rev. This Thompson of the Presbyterian church on Ister of TEnois passes away at age eighty after long service. Funeral details are to be announced by Beven family.
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Tavierville
Pil
This Thompson
Tenois
Fragmented Chicago News Piece On Puzzling Lines
A garbled Chicago News fragment discusses a convoluted line about a pint cup and waste, mentioning names and phrases like Hongo and My. The legible portion hints at mistaken text and unclear context in a historical newspaper page segment.
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Chicago News
New York Chauffeur Confesses on Speed Arrests
A New York driver confesses he dies in the sense of fear every time he is arrested for speeding and says that his entire top hundred colleagues are engaged in similar “wars” and boast about it.
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