Trade prints and graft probe hit government office
A Washington dispatch reports the government printing office faces a graft probe and cost overruns under Stillings. President halts Stillings, appoints Rossiter to a temporary post as House investigations press audits by Landis focus on the Audit System and its supplier ties. Labor leaders press the White House with eight hour law and civil service concerns as Congress weighs resolutions.
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Washington
Government Printing Office
Charles A. Stillings
Puddie
William S. Rossiter
G. GC. Havenauer
Department of Commerce and Labor
Stillings
House
Landis
White House
Central Labor Union
Congress
Revision of the Tariff Debate in Congress
Both houses of Congress heated tariff revision talk as Beveridge speaks for a permanent tariff commission. In the House Payne denounces the Democrats while urging fair treatment for paper interests and American labor, and Republicans hint at a tariff revision stance ahead of November elections amid party clashes.
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Washington
Meh. G
Congress
Senate
Beveridgee
Culberson
Taditna
Beveridge
Payne
Hle
Bayan
Theodore Roosevelt
Vie
Bryan
Poreker
Sid Pace
Will Hare
Ph Dow
T S Avin
Manufacturers Call for Tariff Commission Message
About thirty representatives of the National Association of Manufacturers met with President Roosevelt to urge a tariff commission and a special congressional message. James W. Van Cleave of St. Laws announced a pledge of secrecy about the conference, but White House officials said no such message would be sent to Congress.
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National Association of Manufacturers
Roosevelt
Congress
James W. van Cleave
St. Laws
Speaker's Power Attacked in House by Wis. Rep.
Washington February 6 Nelson Wis Rep assailed speaker power claiming the house is merged into the speaker. He charged business of the country not being dispatched swiftly or fairly and that the speaker overrules opponents and allies alike. He asserted the minority is speechless and the majority must heed the speaker's will. He argued presidential policies are important but so are parliamentary reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Nelson Wis
House
Tam
Disastrous Peoria Fire Destroys Block on Adams Street
Teoria, Feb. 6 A fierce blaze fueled by a forty mile wind reduced an entire Adams street block, including the James McAdams Tailoring shop and neighboring firms, to ruin. Loss pegged around a quarter of a million dollars. several companies and the First Winds Cavalry armory were affected as fire crews fought the flames for hours. In Covington, Ky a separate Licking Coal and Tren plant fire leveled the block between Eleventh and Twelfth streets with losses estimated at 175000 to 225000 after the plant had just reorganized.
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Poeoria
Teoria
Adams Street
James McAdams Tailoring Company
Columbia Phonograph Company
W. W. Kimball Piano Company
Schleicher & Son
Home Savings’ Bank
Mentor Rosenbloom & Co
First Winds Cavalry Armory
FE. Strause
Cincinnati
Licking Coal and Tren Company
Licking River
Eleventh and
Twelfth Streets
Covington
Comer vows to end cotton gambling in Alabama
In Montgomery on February 6 Governor Comer told Alabama cotton growers that gambling in cotton had been stopped in the state and urged driving the New York Cotton Exchange out of business.
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Gotham Speculators
Montgomery
Ala
Comer
Alabama
New York Cotton Exchange
Miss Harriman Undergoes Ear Trance Operation in Baltimore
Miss Carol Parring, daughter of Edward Harriman of New York, was operated on for an ear condition at John Hopkins hospital in Baltimore. Her condition was later reported satisfactory with rapid recovery expected.
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Harriman
Baltimore
Carol Parring
Edward HH. Harriman
New York
John Topkins
Osceola Ex-Governor Mickey Hints at Declining Health
Condition of former Governor Jos Mickey, wife since retirement from office, has worsened at Osceola. Doctors report serious illness with some physicians noting little, if any, hope for recovery.
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Mickey Very
Senator Stone Proposal on Philippines Neutrality Pledge
A joint resolution would authorize the president to relinquish control of the Philippine islands to secure pledges to preserve neutrality. The measure aims to end American control in exchange for guarantees from other nations on neutrality obligations.
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Philippines
Wruashineton
Reb
Stone “Mowlets
Philippine Islands
Virginia Decision on Offers in Hushed Conspiracy
The text shows a charged dispute over choices and loyalties, with phrases suggesting a selection among offers and a focus on a favored person. It hints at a planned union or agreement, mentioning names and a decisive conclusion about whom to marry or side with.
Peaceful Portugal Sees New Cabinet Aim to End Repression
Lisbon reports calm after crisis as new cabinet plans to end repression and restore liberal governance. Troops recede from streets while republican leaders consent to limited political shifts. Franco disappears from public view, blamed for tragedy. the young king remains loyal to Franco’s memory though the dowager queen and Queen Amalie oppose dictatorship.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Franco
Aaiatie
Queen Blames Franco Amid Chaos of Assassination Scene
In a dramatic moment the queen accused Franco of causing turmoil as the royal carriage sheltered nearby. The article recounts royal family details, Franco’s downfall theory, and references to the United States and Spain during the crisis. It notes the king's decrees, press restrictions, and political upheaval surrounding Franco's regime.
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National Quadrante
Arief
Franco
Pte
Cher Ouinjesty
Qauthern
Stites
Manuel
United Stites
Adtoirid Barker
Azores
Fey Qayscudere Puest
United States
Woarder
Bruiut
Man Shoots Wife and Son then Disappears in Wis
A Man in Menasha Wisconsin shot his wife and their son before fleeing. He is believed to have killed himself. The wife, Mrs Ankbuats, is reported in questionable condition, while the daughter Ankina may survive.
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Menasha
Wis
Louis Anak- Yat Ostiat
Quad
Young Ankina
Ankbuats
Would Make Union labor Dminoane Washington Webg
Representative PM Conia dh aMasst fis dintrecuecd sa dill fe osooeadt the goutumierce haw sadba ta ese foe its provisions ab taboar or seven dollars hae Pa
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Washington
Webg
Conia
When to Find Then and Friends in Need
A compact note from Brooklyn Life counsels readers to seek true friends before needing them. The adage stresses prudence in building reliable relationships and warns that support may fail when most required.
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Jodges
Min
Brooklyn
Resolute Parent Lashes Out In Tiny Shoe Tale
A fragment from Chicago News shows a stern parent scolding Johnny with an uplifted slipper. The line notes the slipper being six sizes too small and hints at a bunion while six coins are referenced in the odd exchange.
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Johnny
Hin
Chicago News
Morse Is Not Visible In New York Creditors Seize Morse Properties
Charles W Morse, head of the American ree company and Consolidated Steamslip, avoided sight at his town house as creditors moved to seize his New York properties. Reports say he sailed for Europe recently, with his Fifth Avenue residence among assets attached in a case brought by Charles A. Tanna, receiver for the National Bank of North America. Morse’s absence follows banking troubles as New York’s grand jury probes the financial turmoil.
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New York
Feh
Charles W. Morse
American Ree Company
Consolidated Steamslip Company
Hin
Ife
Boston
Bath
Fifth Avenue
aAsuit
Charles A. Tanna
Ntional
National Bank of North America
Morse
Teglo
Europe
New York County
New York County Grand Jury
Not Seen for a Week Focuses on Morse Case
Arthua Braun states Morse has not been seen since early last week and is unknown to be abroad or in Europe. The unresolved inquiry ties Morse to a 600 loan from Knock ereocker Trust via the National Bank of North America and follows a string of bank and trust company failures linked to the United Copper corner and related Morse dealings.
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Arthua Braun
Ta Morse
Mir Morse
Morse
Knockereocker Trust Company
National Bank of North America
Europe
Stemmer
Steater
Odelertle
Voickerbocker
Ter
Pamice
Patth
Hause
Noor American
Nea Armsterdavn
British effort yields Tangier hostage release vow
British government announces progress toward freeing Sir Harry MacLean Free and others held by bandit Raisul in Tangier. Government says threats to travellers are easing and steps include protection for released captives. Release reportedly possible today with renewed assurances and detente measures in place.
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Tangier
Tharrs
Raisub
A Juvenile Wriggle and a Sour Orange Exchange
A fragment from a Chicago News item portrays a child trading a sour orange given by neighbors, sugar added to compensate, and a tense exchange with a motherly figure. The scene shifts to a tramp receiving more food, with evasive remarks about capacity and testing limits.
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Mother&n
Chicago News
Hand blowers face machine-blown glass price fight
In Pittsburg on February 6 about one thousand hand glass manufacturers from Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Indiana and Kansas gathered to address competition from machine blown plants. They agreed to meet prices set by machine plants via a sliding wage scale tied to product selling price through next September, hoping trade improves so idle plants can reopen. If workers refuse the scale some plants may close for the season.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West
Beveridge urges nonpartisan tariff commission appeal
Washington, Feb 6. Beveridge delivered an appeal to the senate to adopt his plan for a nonpartisan tariff commission, stating it aligns with modern aid to business. Following his address, several Democratic senators spoke briefly on tariff. in the House, tariff revision and the president’s message dominated debate as the Indian appropriation bill was ignored. Payne was the chief Republican speaker. No business was done.
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Washington
Beveride
Senate
Beveridge
House of Representatives
Payne
New York Hotel Men Refuse Service to Women After Six
The New York jury found Hoffman House Corp may refuse food and entertainment to women when accompanied by a man after six o'clock. Mrs Harriet Stanton Blatch, a noted suffragist, called the verdict a test case and said she will appeal to obtain a decision favorable to women.
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New York
Mra
Harriet Stanton Blatch
Hoffman House Corporation
Thaw Receives One Visitor At Matteawan Hospital
G Harry Thaw spent a quiet day at Matteawan state hospital with only one visitor, a detective bearing a message from Lawyer Peabody. Dr Baker reports Thaw is doing very well and permits one cigar daily after supper.
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Fishiili Landing
Feh
Harry Thaw
Matteawan State Hospital
Peabody
Baker
Thaw
Phaw
Bristol Tonn and Warden Die After Killing Incident
Warden at Graham, Virginia, who killed Alexander Preston, a 41 year old Black man, on Christmas Day, reportedly became mentally unbalanced over the event. Bristol Tonn, chief of police of Tazewell, Va, allegedly died by his own hand after brooding over the killing.
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Bristol Tonn
Tazewell
Graham
Alexander Preston
Markets Mixed as Wheat and Hog Prices Edge Higher
Chicago trading notes show wheat futures with modest gains and oats mixed while hog prices rise on strong demand. Cattle and sheep quotations range with prime steers around 4.00 to 4.25, fat cows near 4.79, heifers up to 6.00, and good to prime ewes around 5.70. Live poultry and hay prices listed from multiple brokers reflect regional variations in supply and demand.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Tisbos
Baddaara
Wisconsin
Prire
East Buffalo
Superseders for Kaye Convicted Clergyman at Oak Park
Springfield dispatch reports Judge Peter Schosseup granted a writ of superseders in the case of Hoy James B. Kaye an Oak Park clergyman convicted of counterfeiting serving a two year term. Kaye remains in the Springfield jail annex as the process moves forward.
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Kaye
Springfield
United States District Attorney's Office
Dudge
Peter Schosseup
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Hoy
James BK. Kaye
Oak Park
Gault House Transformed Into Salvation Army Shelter
Chicago readers learn the Gault House on West Madison Street, once a prominent hotel, now serves hundreds of weary men as a Salvation Army shelter. The converted building offers beds and cots for indigent guests who arrive in the evening and stay until space runs out.
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Chicago
West Madison Street
Salvation Army
Gault House
Riordan Escapes Peoria Asylum Roof Fell Eighteen Feet
On the eve of an investigation into the Bartonville asylum, prisoner John Riordan walked onto the porch roof of his cottage and, slipping on the ice, fell eighteen feet to the ground. A watchman found him soon after. Riordan had been insane for twenty seven years and was brought to Peoria from Kankakee four years ago, labeled quiet and docile.
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Peoria
Bartonville Asylum
John Riordan
Riordan
Kankakee
Abolitionist Leader Joseph G Burton Dead at 93
In Alton on February 6, Joseph G Burton died at ninety three after leading a meeting in 1840s where a first Abolitionist organization formed and Elijah P Lovejoy presided. The group supported anti slavery measures and one outcome was Lovejoy’s assassination.
Offended Guests by Private Dinner Invitation Wording
Airs. De Peyster drew ire from her husband's militia friends with a dinner invitation that claimed the event was strictly private, a phrasing seen as injudicious and offensive to the group. The Baltimore American reports the social gaffe and its fallout.
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de Peyster Treartatle
Missouri Veterinarian Promotes Alfalfa Meal Bread
Dr. K. F. Guckey state veterinarian of Missouri says alfalfa leaves and stews will be ground into meal for bread. He adds that meal from the seed would be too rich for the stomach.
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K. F. Guckey
Missouri
Transfer of Springfield News Interest to Charles H Macy
Springfield Ill May 6 1912 The transfer of four fifths of the stock of the Springfield News from Representative Frank O Lowden to Charles H Macy publisher of the Peoria Herald Transcript is announced The change will modify management or policy of the paper.
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Springfield
Heral
Death and thorn prick cause fatal toe infection
Mrs Geo Pottherew, wife of Carnier, died after a thorn pricked her great toe while picking cucumbers last summer. The injury led to a flood of complications and death. She was sixty years old.
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Murfield
Til
Geo Wo Pottherew
Carnier
Novel Trio at Willowby Church Social Sparks Curiosity
At a Willowby church social, Nathan Stobbs learns from a girl about ensemble music. He shows growing interest as he anticipates Etta Willis on the organ, Ed Holmes on harmonica, and Sadie James on triangle.
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Ely
Nathan Stobbs
Willowby
Nathan
Etta Willis
Ed Holmes
Sadie James
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Publicized
Sizing claims from readers in Gardiner Maine and Chicago Illinois Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is advertised as a cure for female troubles including tumors inflammation and displacements The letters say doctors urged operations but the compound cured without surgery Also promoted is Mrs Pinkham offering advice to sick women from Lynn Massachusetts
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Lydia BE. Pinkham
A. Williams
Gardiner
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alvina Sperling
Cleybourne Ave
Chicago
Offended Bishop Sparks Houseguest Mystery Scene
Mrs Spaulding greets Bishop Maxwell at breakfast and learns a plan to play a prank by pasting boyhood placards in Dick’s room. She discovers a cascade of taped reminders and a final, mortifying note inside the bathroom door about washing the tub after a bath.
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Bishop Maxwell
Mrs. Spaulding
Mr. Dick
The American Accent Compared Across Nations
The London Chronicle notes the American accent differs in pitch rather than nasal quality. It claims Americans voice higher, aiding easier French assimilation while contrasting with English chest voiced and German diaphragmatic speech.
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America
London Chronicle
Remarkable Birds Mentioned by Wasy Information Club
A brief exchange after a talk on Our Some Birds prompts friends to marvel at avian cleverness. The conversation notes small birds reveal high intelligence, with a humorous aside about cuckoo clocks using wooden birds to mimic real ones.
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Wasy Information Club
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Stillines
Charles A, Stillings
Coal and Iron
Covington, Ky
Virginia
Dack
Phazet
Virginia I Hive
Sharold
Kemps
Amalis
Monarch
Uncle Sam
Senhor Machado
Young King
Consolidated Steamship Co
Sir Harry MacLean Free
Eaton Jogalong
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Grain
Deneen
Kave
Supreme Court
Chicago Gault House
Spinfield
Peneen
Lincoln
Legislative Investigating Committee
Tie
Manny
State Administration
Walter EE
Bag
Jacksonville
Central Hospital
Springheld
Joseph G. Burton
Lowden
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