Roosevelt defends patronage amid Taft charges of bias
President Roosevelt replies to accusations that federal patronage served Secretary Taft’s interests. He calls the claims false and malicious, cites appointments to show political influence was not decisive, and argues that fit men were chosen with Congress guidance rather than partisanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
William Dudley Foulke
Richmond
Ind
Fourke
Senate
Controversy Over Appointments Taints 1900s Politics
The piece centers on the clash around reappointment of a Plattsburg collector of customs and related patronage cases. It notes Hughes connections with Witherbee, party pushback from Taft allies, and alleged political pressure in post office appointments across Ohio and other states. It cites Taft era letters rejecting anti civic party bias and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poulke
Hughes
Plattsburg
Walter Witherbee
Witherbee
Phere
Ohio
Chigo
Foraker
Dek
Taft
Massachusetts
Tie
Civil Service Commissioners
Jime 12
Fedemus
Victim of a Novel Mishap Falls with Head in Water
A Minneapolis report from February 10 describes a dramatic rescue after a man fell headfirst into a bucket of water. A woman nearby acted quickly, pulling him clear and aiding his breathing until help arrived, sparing a potential tragedy.
Bookkeeper Rescued From Water by Hotel Cashier
Wylde, a bookkeeper at West hotel, nearly drowned after stepping backward from a raised platform and plunging headfirst into a water-filled pail. Cashier Mrs. Ainsworth, aided by Clerk Conroy, freed him by bending the lid and turning him upright. He escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rownead
Wylde
the West Hotel
Arthur Vorys to Lead Canvass Management in Columbus
Columbus Ohio February 1 Arthur Vorys will continue in full control of the management of the canvass for the election. The report outlines his authority over strategy and operations guiding the political effort in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Arthur Vorys
Only Citizens to Get Gold on Isthmian Canal
Secretary Taft orders that only United States citizens be put on the gold rolls of the Isthmian Canal Commission. The measure follows protests by native machinists against foreign nationals filling skilled, responsible positions at good salaries on the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
United States
Isthmian Canal Commission
Wilson Dies of His Wounds
St Louis February 10 John T Wilson president and founder of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes died from his wounds after being shot by his brother in law The police seek Frank Engleman of Kansas City who had been released on bond and a new warrant is issued
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John T. Wilson
International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes
Frank Engleman
Kansas City
Glass Men to Confer on Wage Scale Next Thursday
At a joint meeting the executive board and wage committee of the National Association of Cutters and Flatteners affiliated with the glass workers decided to meet window glass manufacturers operating hand machines in the city next Thursday to arrange a wage scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
National Association of Cutters and Flatteners
Glass Workers’ Trade
Tragic House Fire Kills Woman and Child in Manchester
In Manchester Florida on Peb 10 a stove left burning caused a deadly blaze killing Mrs Florence D Morrill 35 and her friend's five year old son John Sullivan. Mrs Morrill, wife of a traveling salesman from Lynn Massachusetts, was visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. FL
Gans
Florence D. Morrill
John Sullivan
Johnson County Backs Local Option In Missouri Vote
Warrensburg in Johnson County, with its seat, votes for local option by 1100 ahead. The county had already supported local option. Missouri now has 68 of 114 counties backing local option.
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Warrensburg
Johson County
Missouri
Sinister Move Against Russia In Naples Harbor
Naples February 10 adherents of Russian revolutionary parties plan a meeting to push the cause of free Russia while the Russian squadron under Admiral Stueff is present in the harbor during February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Naples
Stueff
Taft West Making Speeches at Two Cities
Washington February 10 Taft will address the Young Men’s Republican club in Kansas City Missouri and another speech is planned for a Lincoln’s Birthday banquet in Grand Rapids Michigan aimed at celebrating the holiday and rallying party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft West
Washington
Taft
Young Men's Republican Club
Kansas City
Lincoln
Grand Liapids
Mich
Engagement Report Denied by Count Hadik Beales
Vienna February 10 The Zeit publishes an interview with Count Hadik Beales who denies engagement to Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt of New York stating the report is a fabrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadik
Ex official Gould commits suicide amid finances woes
Frank W. Gould, ex president of United Malleable Iron and trustee head at Western Hospital for the Insane, Watertown, shot himself after weeks of financial embarrassment. He rose from breakfast with family, met business partners, then died instantly in his upstairs room. Gould had served as hospital trustee since 1897 under Governor Tanner. his mother noted community ties in Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rauld
Mmnors Straw Company
Rock Falla, W
George J. Wicks
Chicago
Royal Trust Company
Gould
William Butterworth
Deere & Co
Bo Ro Towndrow
Withi
Elizabeth Hilbner
Tanner
The
Western Hospital
J. M. Gould
Mississippi Valleys
Texas
Miss Marie Schiess Heads to Arctic Alaska for Winter
Alton, HK Feb 10 Miss Marie Schiess daughter of the late Balser Schiess a well known young lady from Altom moves to a remote Alaskan settlement for the winter accompanying Mr and Mrs Adam Brown who return to their claims after months at home They will work a barren ishid with gold deposits Schiess will skip a full Seattle outfit and braves harsh conditions described as a tall blonde athlete and horsewoman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Marie Schiess
Balser Schiess
Altom
Alaska
Miss Schiess
Adam Brown
Mrs. Brown
Ishid
Two Kentuckians Sentenced in Elkville Bank Conspiracy
W B Smith and James S Nall of tenry county Kentucky were sentenced to the penitentiary for a term not exceeding five years in the circuit court at Jackson county for conspiracy to defraud Elk ville No State Bank of SoHo. The case charged Smith with organizing a state bank at Elkville and, shortly after opening, defrauding the bank with overcharges and false dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
W. B. Smith
Jamess. Nall
Tenry County
Elkville
Soho
Smith
Jackson County
City Marshal Involved in Street Shootings. Bond Set
In Marion a city marshal killed Aan and assaulted Grogan and Prank Blake during a street fight after Taursigels tried to send the men home. The coroner declared the others justified. A warrant was later issued. bail set at 600 dollars. Local offices and property owners signed the bond.
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Marion
Hh. Bet
William Abney
Aan
Grogan
Blake
Taursigels
Allavor
Dak
Republican State Convention Date Aims for March
Fragmentary report from Chicago on February 1 indicates the Republican state convention to choose delegates for the national convention and to endorse a candidate for the presidential nomination may be set for March 20. The decision emerged from a conference at the Chicago League Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Caoanen
Mount Veeton Mystery: Unconscious Man Found After Fire
A nude man was found unconscious south of Mount Veeton by a crew. He appeared stripped and injured, suspected attacked and dumped at the scene. He was picked up near a small fire and removed, with details of identity and full facts still unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veeton
Theo
Ex-Sherit and Ex-dailer Acquitted in Court Pleas
In Colephvey county court, Potter and ex dailer W. BL Peters were acquitted of double charges related to the care of prisoners after poring evidence in the current session. Peora, Ch. Webode. Box-Sheridy BE.
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Peora
Box-Sheridy
BE. Potter
W . BL Peters
Cirent Court
Colephvey
Vienna cemetery move honors early Austrian stenography pioneer
In Keepams Vienna city council resolution orders removal of Jeng Jacob Heyer from Catholic to Central cemetery grave, where he will have perpetual care at city expense. Heyer pioneered stenography in Austria and led the bureau of stenography in the 1848 Austrian parliament, studying under Gabelsberg and spreading the system. his pupil Conn became official parliamentary stenographer in 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Jeng
Jacob Heyer
Heyer
Austria
Gabelsberg
Conn
Bill Paid After Freeport Card, Chicago Firm Pays
A Freeport Business Men's Association collection effort secured payment from a Chicago book concern. A letter threatened bad ratings in a new Freeport rating book to pressure settlement. On February 4 a bank draft in full settled the $6 bill, confirming the approach’s effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Freeport Business Men's Association
Chicago
Coons
Association For the Protection of
Business Men's Association
Freeport Business Men form subcommittees for industrial education
The Freeport Business Men's Association authorized a school museum and park committee to appoint subcommittees. Dr Burns was named chair of another subcommittee on industrial education with Paul Wagner F H Towslee and Chester Hoefer. The goal is to boost industrial training before high school and strengthen ties between schools and local industry as Freeport prepares for the Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary celebration on August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport Business Men’s Association
Burchard
Dr. Burns
Paul Wagner
F. H. Towslee
Dirksen & Towslee
Chester Hoefer
Hoefer
S. D. Atkins
Ilinois
Vinol Promises Real Cod Liver Remedy in Freeport
Joseph Eimert, druggist in Freeport HL, advertises Vinol as a genuine cod liver preparation not a patent medicine. Each package shows ingredients and an illustration of its scientific production from fresh livers and peptonated fruit. It is promoted as a body builder for all ages and claims to aid throat and lung ailments with a money back offer if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Vinci
Joseph Eimert
Shoe Repair Shop Ad By A F Meleroory
Shoe repair shop opened under the Second National Bank invites public pat ronage. All work guaranteed. A. F. MELERKOORY. 2-ddlw
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Second National Bank
A. F. Melerkoory
Wisconsin Illinois league faces injunction and bids for calm
Baseball notes from Wisconsin and Illinois describe tension in the Wisconsin Illinois league as Eau Claire fights an injunction delaying the season. LaCrosse alleges a misstep in league politics while managers rush signings and schedule planning awaits a National Commission ruling near March first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zephyrs
Southland
LaCrosse
Eau Claire
National Commission For Settlement
Mau *Tare
Fau Cleire
League
Oshkosh baseball association forms stock company
Oshkosh Wisconsin February 8 19 new feature of the Oshkosh baseball association will be a permanent stock company with a funded advance to insure a successful season. J P Pullman temporary chairman and Frank G Geiger secretary were chosen. Pullman is expected to become president and Geiger secretary as twenty five supporters pledge $100 each toward the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Oshkosh Baseball Association
J. P. Pullman
Winnebago Traction Company
Frank G. Geiger
Association
Geiger
Treasury
Kidney Cure Ad Promises Relief and Guarantees
An advertisement for Hindipo from Guenther & Co at the corner of Galena avenue and street claims to cure Bright's disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel and other kidney and nervous problems. It offers mail delivery prepaid for 60 cents per order and six boxes for 2.50 with a positive guarantee. No risk if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Guenther & Co
Galena Avenue
Galena Street
The Lion and the Mouse Comes to Grand Theater
Judge Bess figure from Charles Klein play mirrors finance case as Henry B Harris presents The Lion and the Mouse with Dorothy Donnelly as Shirley Rossmore and Paul Myerton as Ryder. Opening night listed for Wednesday February 8.
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Judge Bessmore
Charles Klein
John Burkett Ryder
Henry B. Harris
Lion and the Mouse
Dorothy Donnelly
Shirley Rossmore
Paul Myerton
Ryder
Pebriary Bo
Section Man Killed In Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railwork
Savanna Feb 9. August Wodill a section man for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line was killed late Sunday night while switching cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna, Flo
Wodill
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Cara
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Gains Popularity
Beees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs colds croup and whooping cough grows in favor daily. Mothers should keep it on hand for children. It is prompt relief to group. It is generally laxative driving the poison and phlegm from the system. It provides immediate relief guaranteed, sold by EH J Moogk and C Po Guenthner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EH. J. Moogk
C. Po Guenther
New Valentine Lines Sell Beautifully and Cheaply
A city shop advertises new and quaint Valentine lines that are charming and affordable. The note mentions Paterson & Stryder's and a 2-Tdwlyw code, with playful wording and decorative options for lovers.
Stray bay horse sought near Dakota farm
Strayed Bay Ware six years old from the Grev Carneux farm four miles east of Dakota. Information to Ed Rayner will be rewarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Ware
Grev
Carneux
Dakota
Ed Rayner
Flying Dutchman at Pattison Kryder theater
Fannie Yeates Gehr Wagner presents The Flying Dutchman on Tuesday evening February 18. Tickets on sale at Pattison and Kryder's until sold out.
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Fannie Yeates Gehr— Wagner
Pattison & Kryder
Didiw
Upcoming February events at local venues and societies
A calendar of community happenings lists Feb events from dance lessons and card parties to lectures by Prof Willett and Prof Dawson. Highlights include the Iron Hand fundraiser for Mt. Vincent's Orphanage, an Oxford style Flying Dutchman performance, university extension talks on Early Christianity, and the Fourth annual Capp ern Shrine ceremony with into March continuing lectures and institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fasterm Star School of Instruction
St. Aloysing Society
Mt. Vincent's
St. Pinshui
Prof. Dawson
Lexington Hall
Fatime Yeates
Gehr Wagner
Musonte Temple
Anchor Society
St. Vlashall
Germania
University Extension
HW. G. Willett
Dawson
Lestowton Hall
Masonic Temple
Capernaum Shrine
Germanyia Society
C University Extension
Hr. Willett
Willett
Stephenson County Teachers Institute
Grand Opera House Upcoming Show Schedule
The Grand Opera House lists a lineup with dates including The Lion and The Mouse on February 19, Human Hearts on March 1, Preston Downey moving pictures on March 2, Mrs Fiske and Company with Mac L. Al Fields Minstrels on March 6, Uncle Dosh Perkins on March 11, and The Red Mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion and the Mouse
Human Hearts
Preston Downey Moving Pictures
Mrs. Fiske & Co
Mac
al Field'e Minstrels
Uncledosh Perkins
Red Mth
Fulton Man Seeks Wife Over Lost Children Mystery
Charles Johnson travels from Fulton to Dixon and Quincy and suspects his wife and two young children aged two and four fled to Freeport or St Paul. He hopes to locate them today and prevent further harm while a Fulton Journal report paints him in a poor light after a prior domestic incident.
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Dixon
Fulton
Charlies Johnson
Freeport
Johnson
Quincy
ITV
St. Paul
Star
Fulton Journal
Charles Johnson
Wisconsin Governor James O Davidson’s Birthday Tribute
Wisconsin governor James O Davidson, born February 10 1854 in Norway, emigrated to the United States at 19 and settled in Crawford County Wisconsin. He built a general store, entered politics as a legislator, served as state treasurer, became lieutenant governor in 1904 and succeeded La Follette as governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Davidson
Wisconsin
Norway
America
Crawford County
la Follette
Mar Davidson
Edb
Fragmentary 18th–20th Century News Snippets
A jumble of historical notes mentions Cortez’s Cuba to Mexico voyage, deaths of Baron de Montesuuten and others, dates like 1765, treaties ending the French and Indian War, Russia Sweden conflict, royal marriages, university presidents born in unclear years, and cabinet positions with scattered place names such as Annapolis Hartford and New Hampshire.
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Cortez
Cuba
Mexico
Teo
Baron de Montesuuten
Paris
Pscos
Russia
Sweden
Vnto
Victoria
Prince Albert
save-Colours
Pea Retoesen
Johns Kropkins University
Tach
Dobbean
Cabitadt
Tasytor
Annapolis
Pssa
Marshall Dewell
Postminster
Geant
Hartford
Conn
Bork
New Ibuuatpshire
Pye
Psen
Mettinley Sigimed
Shain
Witts Kidney and Blad der Pills Sold By Druggist
The notice promotes Witts Kidney and Blad der Pills noting they promptly relieve burkade and weak back. Sold by Wm. kK. Jungkung, druggist at 85 Stephenson St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witts
Wm. Kk
Jungkung
Stephenson St
New Box Valentines Stock At Pattison And Kryder
Readable from the prompt shows new stock of box valentines offered at prices around two dollars. Pattison and Kryder are cited as vendors or locations where the items can be purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Kryder
Misa Marie Barnist Opens Piano Studio in 62 Oak Place
Misa Marie Barnist announces a new piano studio at 62 Oak Place. The listing notes location details and a December 19 date, inviting interest from local musicians and students seeking lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Marie Barnist
Oak Place
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Gity Marshal
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S. Galena Avenue
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