President’s murky plea for labor and rail regulation
A february state paper urges a constitutional employers liability law and broader interstate rail oversight. It calls for compensation for government and canal employes, curbs on injunction misuse in labor cases, stronger Interstate Commerce Commission powers, and action against abusive gambling in securities. The document defends against injunctive overreach while defending legitimate labor activity.
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Panama Canal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Attacks on Predatory Wealth and Court Sentences
The president denounces predatory wealth as a threat to lawful governance. He cites guilty verdicts against Standard Oil and a Santa Fe railway entity, both fined and publicly denounced, and includes letters from Heney and others accusing powerful interests of undermining law and fair elections. The message warns wealthy men seek to overthrow regulation and defend unchecked wrongdoing.
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Standard Oil
Santa Pee Company
Francis J. Heney
Mipley
Sante Pe
Ndt
Apple
DeWitt's Carbolized Salve Suited for Piles
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is especially recommended for piles. Sold by Wim PB. Jungkunz, druggist, five dollars Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wim
Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Day of Wrath For Corporations and Themselves Rises
Readable fragments hint at rising tensions as people plan a day of wrath against corporations and actions affecting themselves. The text references collective anger and mobilization, with a focus on economic and social grievances driving the protest mood.
Honesty in Business and Politics Cited in Message
The speaker denounces corruption aiding innocent stockholders while attacking the “currency costs” and moral attacks on business reform. He likens defense of corruption to protecting gambling operations and urges action against wrongdoing, noting the Adair decision’s impact on federal labor law and calling for careful consideration before addressing Congress.
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Marel Issadaes
Oa Corporation
Grean Wealth
Supreme Court of the United States
Adair
United States
Congress
Congress Debates President's Message Printing Demand
In Washington on February 1 Davis from Arkansas moved to print 10,000 copies of the president's message as a public document. He praised the message as the best Democratic doctrine from a Republican source. In the House members muttered about the reading, while Admins of Georgia praised the president and mocked the applause from Republicans.
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Washington
Senate
Davis
Arkansas
Georgia
Views of Chancellor Day at Syracuse University
Chancellor Jamies HR Kay of Syracuse University comments on President Roosevelt’s message, saying only an honest and frank approach can avoid fueling prejudices and excitement. He argues the rhetoric resembles the tricks of a disordered mind and warns against reckless denigration.
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Bebo
Jamies HR. Kay
Syracuse University
Roosevelt
Messi
Ripley Denies Claimed Letter About Roosevelt Escalation
Ripley of the Santa Barbara railway issued a written statement denying the column claims. The statement publicly addresses content attributed to President Roosevelt in a special message.
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Ripley
Anantas Club
Santa Barbara
Cab
Mel
Bob. Ripley
Santa Be Railway
Roosevelt
Statement from William Jennings Bryan on presidential leadership
A fragmented note reports William Jennings Bryan issuing a statement praising the president. The text commends the president, calling out moral courage and leadership while connecting to ongoing national issues.
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Wilisteten
Bebo Io Willian Jennings
Northeast shipyards close amid strike refusals
Notices posted today announce the closing of all northeast ship building yards after strikers left work and refused to return. The action follows a failure to reach an agreement and keeps workers from resuming duties at multiple yards.
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New Castleon Pyle
Owawes
Credit for Count and Countess Laszlo Szechenyi
A 35 AGO credit from New York arrives via the Tungariin Discount Exchange Bank for the account of the Count and Countess Laszlo Szechenyi dated February 1.
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Poulan Pest
New York
Ttungariin
Laszlo Szecheinyt
Daily Journal Delivers Across City for Geu Week
The Daily Journal announces delivery to every city part for Geu week, expanding access and ensuring readers receive the newspaper wherever they are. This move highlights broad distribution and ongoing community service by the paper.
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Daily Journal
Duc de Chaulnes Denies Dowry in Shonts Marriage
In New York on February 1 the duc de Chaulnes rejects dowry concerns, calling his union with Miss Thealorva Shonts purely formal. He says the prenuptial agreement is a legal formality and no marriage plans involve business dealings, with the wedding to follow American customs and be simple.
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New York
Shants
Duc de Chantues
Thealorva Shonts
Theodore Shants
Peto Io
Miss Shents
Duc de Chaulnes
United States
Verdict doubt as Thaw jury may acquit on insanity
Disagreement deepens as jurors delay, with Littleton predicting eight to four in favor of acquittal on insanity grounds. Judge Dowling seals jury room after twelve hours, while Thaw fears a third trial. Prosecutor Jerome cautions speculation, and court staff report widespread uncertainty.
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New York
Meh. J
Dowling
Littleton
Trade Situation Improved in New York Markets
New York reports a modestly brighter trade outlook with better weather and rising activity in old machinery sectors. Prices across commodities mostly ease while lending industries hold steadier, iron and steel plants ramp up, and dealers prepare for improved business as demand for prompt delivery recovers.
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New York
Dam & Cos Weekly
Altheteh
Oradiway
Con Etlmiers
Storks
Siewestine
Malone Mystery Unsolved In Wisconsin Town
Reported developments in the Malone mystery from Janesville Wisconsin reveal police and the district attorney pausing the case temporarily. Father Goebel Moran Catholic priest is mentioned as pursuing every possible lead as inquiries continue.
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Malone
Janesville
Wisbech
Rameed Ino Trivine
Father Goebel
Ten Rounds to a Draw in Milwaikes Bout
Milwaikes bout ends in a ten round draw as Bebo Joe Whires Neary and Jeddie Walch clash in a spirited go at this city. Both fighters exchange sharp punches across ten rounds with no winner.
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Milwaikes
Bebo Joe Whires Neary
Jeddie Walch
DeWitt's Early Risers Pills Sold by Wim Jungkunuz
An advertisement notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the best pills known and are sold by Wim. Jungkunuz, a druggist at 80 Stepher gon Street. The short copy promotes the medicine and the supplier in a concise listing typical of historic classifieds.
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DeWitt
Wim
Jungkunuz
Stephergon St
Buckley Vindicated After Clergy Committee Review
New York February report states Rev. Dr Z M Buckley editor of The Christian Advocate was vindicated by a nine clergymen committee. They examined charges by Rev. Dr George A S Cooke of Branton VI over two days and found the main charge of distroynty to the travels unfounded.
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New York
Z. M. Buckley
the Christian Advocate
George A
Attack at City Hall Leaves Watchman Critical
Stephen Wasiclewski, 45, night watchman at City Hall, was attacked by three assailants in the council chamber late at night. He suffered a head wound, a fractured skull, and remains in critical condition after being robbed of $200 and left unconscious near the chamber door.
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Clove
Stephen Wasiclewski
Wasiclewski
Ileo
Fadh
Tabriz under revolutionary control amid terror and looting
A dispatch from Julfa reports the situation in Tabriz as critical with revolutionaries in possession of the town. Insurgents injure lands, loot houses, and terrorize residents as government control collapses. European residents have barred themselves in their houses.
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Odessa
Julfa
Tabriz
Teacher murdered in Tuzon Luzon dispatch
Anna El Palona a pioneer American teacher in the Philippines was killed at Thillages Luzon according to a dispatch at the bureau of diplomatic affairs. Details are sparse. Miss Hadi a native of Odessa was appointed from that state on Jubky 15 101.
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Washington
Anna EL Palona
United States
Philippines
Thillages
Luzon
Bureau of Dastlaur Affairs
Miss Hadi
Dadisna
Jubky
The Christmas Table Tale Among Ten Dinner Guests
A compact reminiscence from Woman's Home Companion recounts a Christmas dinner where ten people gather around the table and a child named Tavo, four, is last to be served. The piece hints at family warmth and shared domestic rituals characteristic of holiday observances.
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Tlome
Glassware destruction by tone and cut glass theory
A fragmented report describes cut glass breaking when exposed to certain tones or chords. It cites tests in New York and Paris where a famous opera singer reached high notes and reportedly shattered pieces, and claims a violin tuned to resonate with cut glass can destroy it.
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Oper
Elaussware
New York
Paris
Sabbath recreation in Judaism and custom
The Jewish Sabbath was a delight and the medieval ghetto saw dancing on that day. There is no inherent conflict between games or leisure on Saturday if balanced with sacred worship principles. The piece argues against Puritan or Calvinist strictness regarding the day of rest and supports a view of Sabbath enjoyment aligned with divine worship.
White headed boy phrase in Irish fairy lore cited
The passage notes that the phrase his mother's white headed boy appears in many Irish fairy stories of the last century. It suggests Irish mothers who knew good fairies kept the secret, and mentions Gerald Griffin borrowing the phrase for one of his best short stories.
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Ireland
Gerald Griffin
Misers and Prohibitionists Quote Sparks in Indianapolis Journal
A bantering exchange notes that a miser with money denies basic needs, while a weary respondent counters by calling some self styled Prohibitionists. The dialog reflects satirical take on temperance debates in Indianapolis Journal.
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Wungry Higgins
Weary Watkins
Indianapolis Journal
Trusts and ethics quoted by economists in Washington Star
An economist calls trusts good while Dustin Stark sardoni cally notes the good die young. The Washington Star conveys a sharp, satirical exchange on trust ethics and their perceived value.
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Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Orient Bank Closure Sparks Depositors' Confidence
New York bank faced a run of deposits and was closed by order of the State superintendent of banks. A posted notice states that none of the depositors will lose anything, aiming to reassure customers after the shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Orient Bank
Uts
State Superintendent of Banks
Abe Attell Boxing Bout Ends When Ring Referee Throws Sponge
In San Prinneisco Ill Unb Bebo le Abe Attell faced Neil of this city. The fight soured in the thirteenth round as Neil’s seconds claimed serious injury. They entered the ring and threw up the sponge signaling defeat.
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San Prinneisco
Unb
Bebo le Abe Attell
Chillydon
Cit
United Sites
Esrve Derainikie Neil
Suelo
Hilled by a Negro Tramp at Caller's Station
A telegraph operator at Caller's station met violent death when a tramp attacked the line. The assailant, after being ordered not to flee, fired along the east road track. The prowler escaped, and authorities search for the suspect.
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Richmond
View Web
Meree
Medr Petershure
East Road
Costly Chess Distracts General Washington Before Trenton
A neighbor warns General Ball of an approaching attack the night before Washington plans to cross the Delaware. The Englishman’s son delivers a note during a chess game, and Ball, absorbed in play, pockets it unopened. After Trenton’s battle, Ball is mortally wounded and the unopened note is found in his vest.
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Washington
Delaware River
Trenton
Ball
Stacey Potts
Relief for stomach distress with KODOL remedy
It urges prompt stomach relief at the sign of trouble. Take KODOL for Dyspepsia and Indigestion after meals to aid digestion. Sold by Wm. FF. Jungkunz, druggist, 5 Stephenson St.
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Wm. FF. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Davila Elected President in Hapepuble Sweep
Reports from Lesitnas indicate Cresesth Misueb K. Des iia won the presidency of Hapepuble in a sweeping victory. Gretna Geelerieds Wits was elected vice president, completing the ticket.
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San Sabvnder. Pel. Toe
Tlesitnas
Cresesth
K. Des Iia
Hapepuble
Gretna
Ondsig Geelerieds Wits
Cocaine cures nasal catarrh with Bis's Cream Basin
An old newspaper ad touts Bis's Cream Basin as a remedy for masal catarrh claiming it dulls nerves and relieves forehead pressure, stuffed nose and watery eyes. It promises restored smell and taste, normal breathing, and direct spots application. Available from druggists for 50 cents or by mail from Ely Brous, 56 Warren Street, New York.
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Bis
Ely Brous
Warren Street
New York
X R Time Tables East and West Bound Schedule
East bound trains list arrival and departure times for multiple services including No 2 and No 8 with St Paul and Fort Dodge connections. South bound shows No 182 Decatur Ex and No 159 Decatur Ex with Loyal Mathw. and Sioux City routes. West bound covers freight and passenger services with No 6 Fast Mail and No 3hi Dubuque Tex and other connections daily and except Sunday.
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Oniaba Fim
St. Paul Garme
Pubugque
Dodge
Paouk Lim
Decatur
Dee
Southern
Lee
Loyal
Sioux City
Omaha
Freeport to Chicag o westbound rail schedule snapshot
Train times, connections, and equipment details for the Freeport route and the Maple Leaf Route. Includes east bound No 200 to No 211 service, parlor and buffet car notes, daily and Sunday only trains, and connections at Rockford Belvidere Beloit and Des Moines routes. Names of agents WM. Neese and J. P. Elmer.
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East Bound
T. Ar
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Northwest
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Spring Valley
Pacific Coast
Rockford & Interurban
RWY
Freeport
Elgin
Aurora
Chicago
WM. Neesh
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Rev. Buckley
Buckley
Persia
Tuzon
White Headed Boy
People's Column
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Fmerick, Barrett & Co
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Robt. Hanter
Walton Ave
Alsman
Ostover Gas Marchine Company
Newphone
W. A. Eames
Wrelin
Clonning
Aso Wiite
Senate Hotel
COC. Shoemaker
Cuba
Discans Bay West State
St. Rockford
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Ron Sale
Tate
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South Africa
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Th Shell Transport and Tradine Company Limited
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Corn Products Mfg. CO
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Freeport, Illinois
BANKS
D.C. Stover
H.H. Antrim
R. G. Shumway
Henry Baler
Dorman
Stath Bank
Ill
A. S& Held
J. Fred Smith
Fred W. Hoefer
H. H Antrim
J. H. Sealy
D. C. Stover
Fred Dorman
W. Hagner
Henry Baier
Homer F. Aspinwall
Savings Department
First National Bank
Capital +Surplus and Profits - Co
B. Bidwell
Wm. C. Wright
A. Bidwell
J. M
John Geeral
Joseph Emmert
C. H. Little
C. B. Bidwell
Boyd P. Hill
Addison Bidwell
M.V. B. Elson
L. Z. Farwell
V. Pres
D. F. Graham
Second National Bank
Ilinois
M. V. B. Elson
I. Z. Farwell
J. F. Fair
Reuben Siesfried
J. L. Meyers
J. H. Graham
J. N. Galloway
F. B. Schaeffer
H. S. Webster
KE. Mayer
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Union Loan & Building Association
FF. EL. Schaeffer
C. J. Wells
John J. Trunck
BW. Mayer
J. & Kramer
W. J. Schwarz
W. N. Cronkrite
Freeport, UL
R. P.deckert
Attorney At Law
Stephenson Street
Ulinois
Dé&W
Wagner
Bindlus
Anzelger
Obie and
Spring Streets
O. A. Rother
Carpenter and Contractor
Douglas Ave
Oftive
New
Oftve
Illinois Central
R. R
Bho
John F. Daly
R. Island
Racine
Masseners
Mt Tarrell
Depar
Rock Island
Davenport
Kansas
Cedar Rapids
North
South Dakota
J. B. Sweatt
Chicago Great Western
Maple Leaf
South Freeport
Hound
Chicago Express
Chicago Special
Dubuuus
St Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Kansas City
St Joseph
Ft. Dodge
Hall
Dubuque
Q. R
Forreston
Forreston Oo
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