Anti Day Advocates Hear Congress Hearings on Prohibition Bills
National German American Alliance representatives testified before the House Judiciary Committee against sixteen liquor suppression bills, including Littlefield’s federal aid plan. Attorneys Wildermuth and Sutro clashed with Littlefield while clergy and temperance supporters listened, as Sutro argued morality cannot be legislated.
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Washington
National
The
Alliance
Theodore Sutro
New York
Law
Teaching Moderation and Prohibition Debate This Minute
Sutro argues temperance grows from youth and crime reduction comes via making overindulgence a crime. He contends state action, not federal, enforces abstinence and cites tea drinkers slipping to wine as proof prohibition is ineffective. The Maine debate questions enforcement and historical committee conclusions.
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Sutro
Poinge
Sentlenuin
Maine
Littlefield
Hefield
coAsk
Washington debate on security bonds for railways
Amid congressional discussion on currency measures Aldrich explained bonds issued by railways are quoted on exchanges, with no difficulty in valuing them. Lalollette planned amendments restricting railroad bond security, setting currency face limits and requiring Interstate Commerce Commission valuation.
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Wreshington
Med
Lal’ollette
Interstate Coumiiere
No Postponement Granted in Nine-Hour Law Clash
Washington February 12. An important announcement by the Interstate Commerce Commission states its stance on the railroad executives request to suspend the nine hour law governing employment of train dispatchers and telegraph operators. The action signals firm adherence to the law amid ongoing industry pressure.
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Dntecstite Coarmimlorce
United States
Commission Extends Suspension Time With Hearing
The commission extended the period to suspend operations until a hearing can be held or amended to satisfy all parties. It holds authority to extend time except when a hearing has occurred and good cause is shown for the extension requested.
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Commission
Campaign Probe Resolution Seeks Corporate Contributions
In Washington on February 12 a house resolution by PouliN directs a five member committee to determine corporate contributions to presidential campaigns in 1896 1900 and 1904. It aims to reveal whether any listed law violators mentioned by the president appear in the findings and to report before the next campaign.
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Washington
House
Pouln, CC
Congress
Senate Deliberates on Aldrich Currency Bill
Washington February 12 senators debated the Aldrich currency bill with strong banker attendance led by J Pierpont Morgan of New York The bill was read and committee amendments added House attention centered on Tawney criticism of the president for appointing a waterways commission without authority and the House rejected funding for the commission Urgent deficiency and Indian appropriations were discussed alongside the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill.
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Washington
Delibate
Senate
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
House of Representatives
Tawney
Army extends national cemetery burial privilege to soldiers' wives
Washington Feb 12 General Oliver acting secretary of war orders extending to the wives of enlisted men the right to interment in a national cemetery. Previously this privilege was limited to the wives of officers.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Oliver
National
Amendment to post office funds boosts clerk hire
Washington February 12 Burket Nebo proposed an amendment to the post office bill to appropriate 3 000 000 dollars by the payment of clerks in third class post offices. Under existing law third class offices are not entitled to clerk hire but it is argued that rural routes have added much labor to these offices.
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Washington
Burket Nebo
Cause of Hamlin's Death at Pontiac Reform School
Chicago Feb 12 The board of managers of the Illinois state reformatory at Pontiac announced its finding in the death of William Hamlin an inmate who died Jan 18 after alleged brutal treatment by guards The board said Hamlin died from surgical operations at the reformatory hospital following an attempted self harm by leaping from a cell grate to a concrete floor five feet below It also recommended dismissal of disciplinarian A J Renee and Night Lieutenant Rogers for poor judgment while stating other guards acted under orders and no action is proposed against them
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Chicago
Ilinois State Reformatory
Pontiac
Til
Willian Tamlin
Hamlin
Reformatory Hospital
A. J. Renee
Rogers
Philadelphia O Brien and Ward fight ends without decision
In Charleston on February 12 the bout between middleweight champion W O Brien of Philadelphia and Pacific coast heavyweight champion Bob Ward of San Francisco ended with no decision. O Brien appeared to have the best of the heavier foe despite the outcome.
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Charleston
W. van
O Brien
Philadelphia
Bob Ward
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
O'Vrien
Ice floes loosen grip on river traffic in light breeze
In New York on a sunny February day a light southerly breeze and sun weakened ice floes tying up the North and East rivers. Most vessels freed, except some tugboats remain hindered by the thawing conditions.
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New York
Size of the Legislative Bill In Washington Pen
The legislative executive and labor appropriation bill carries a toll appropriation of 637 OTS.
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Washington
Bike Decision Saturday in County Court
Testimony in the Bike v. Heckman case before Judge Clarity finished late yesterday afternoon. The judge will render a decision next Saturday.
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Bike
Heckman
Clarity
Neighborhood Favorite Electric bitters praised by Mrs. Charles
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric bitters a neighborhood favorite. It provides quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervousness weakness and debility. Marketed as a thorough blood purifier and spring medicine at Joseph Emmert's drug store priced 50 cents.
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E. D. Charles
Harbor, Maine
Electric Bitters
Joseph Emmert
Shoe Repair Shop at Second National Bank
A shoe repair shop announces its opening under the Second National Bank and invites public patronage. All work guaranteed. A F Meierkoory offers repair services and invites customers to visit.
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Second National Bank
A. F. Meierrkoory
Valentine Postal Card for Pattison and Kryder
A humorous and beautiful postal card feature celebrating Valentine parties at Pattison and Kryder's store. The item highlights cheerful hearts and festive design suitable for recipients planning a playful Valentine gathering.
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Pattison & Kryder's
Mrs McDonald Free Verdict for Not Guilty in Murder Trial
Chicago report details Mrs Dora McDonald’s acquittal in the murder of her artist suitor Webster Guerin. The crowd cheered as the verdict read in Judge Brentano's court. McDonald tearfully accepted discharge. The case linked love, infidelity, and tragedy, ending with the death of Guerin and the suicide of her former partner, ex-gambler king Mike McDonald, who died later in hospital.
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Chicago
Dora Mc Donald
Michael C. McDonald
Webster Guerin
Brentano
Webster 8 Guerin
Omaha
McDonald
Mike McDonald
St. Anthony de Padua's Hospital
Woman Charged In Studio Killing Of Guerin
Mrs McDonald faced prosecution for killing Guerin in his La Salle studio after alleging years of blackmail and a clandestine affair. The defense claimed Guerin shot himself, but witnesses described Mrs McDonald's break through a locked door and a struggle. Her husband, Medonald, stood by her as she showed signs of insanity amid the tragedy.
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Guerin
Oumba
la Salle
van Buren
Harrison Street
Medonald
Medbionald
Usiny
Mi O na stomach tablets touted as cure all
The ad extols Mi o na stomach tablets as a universal cure for digestion and nutrition disorders. It cites headaches sleeplessness and debility from weak digestion and claims F Jungkunz has seen many cures and guarantees a refund if it fails to meet claims.
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Miona
F. Jungkunz
Phe
Beers Laxative Cough Syrup Gains Daily Favor
A laxative cough syrup for coughs colds croup and whooping cough gains daily favor. Mothers are advised to keep it on hand for children as it promises prompt relief and immediate soothing effects. Sold by H J Moogk and C P Guenthner.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
New Valentine lines sold at Pattison Kryder shop
Readable ad notes affordable valentine lines described as new and beautiful dainty and humorous. It lists prices like 2 cents 5 cents and 100 cents and mentions Pattison and Kryder at 2-Tdwliw.
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Pattison & Kryder's
Dillon case probes food neglect charges in Rockford
Rockford health authorities face questions after Miss Dillon, quarantined last Thursday, reportedly received no food until Friday night. Health Commissioner Crawford says feeding after quarantine is not his department’s duty. the county poor master is responsible for case welfare. Poor master Youngs admits notification but says others handled the case, while Miss Dillon appeared yesterday and had access to food. A formal complaint, likely to go to the fire and police commission, awaits signatures before the next board meeting.
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Rockford
Crawford Esterday
Miss Dillon
Health Department
Crawford
Younes
Lereh
Dillon
Fire and Police Commission
Pleasant Hill News Roundup From Our Own Correspondent
Pleasant Hill Iowa February weather and local notes list residents treating illness, travel woes from icy roads, a cow loss on ice, farm buyers, and a public sale. Names include Barbara Nuss Hiram Snyder H B Shultz Joe Eddy Bert Snyder Lizzy etc. The item notes deaths of John Harris and travel back to Lena and Oelwein.
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Pleasant Hill
Rober
McConnell
Charles Pickard
H. S. Masters
Louisa
H. B. Shultz
Stockton
Joe Eddy
South Dakota
Bert Snyder
Lloyd Wetzel
Willis Allinson
Lena
North Dakota
Hazelle Shultz
Wesley Yeager
Excelsior
Jerry Swart
Frederick Scheider
Anthony Dige
John Harris
Melvin Erb
Oelwein
Iowa
Port Henry
Oscar Fowler
E. and W. Buyers Strike Another Bargain in New York
A New York manufacturer of men s trousers offered the E and W buyers a bulk lot at a low price. Freeport store receives 209 pairs and places them on sale with special pricing including 300 trousers for 1.94 and 5.00 dress trousers for 3.65. Sizes cover regular skin stout and extra large. patterns shown in the window.
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New York City
Freeport
Taxes Due This Month At Collector Office
Personal taxes must be paid this month at my office opposite post office. W. T. Rockry, Collector. Dealt.
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W. T. Rockry
Mrs Dorothy Brown Teacher of china painting
A notice notes Mrs Dorothy Brown offers teaching in china painting and leather work at a gift shop located at 116 Stephenson Street. The snippet highlights the shop and instructor in a local business context.
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Dorothy Brown
Stephenson Straw
COUNTY CUELINGS From Our Own Correspondent Warren Feb 10
Warren correspondent reports winter storms making roads icy and lists local visitors and travel notes. A section boss finds the dead body of M Lowry near Colvin Park tracks. cause unknown, coroner notified. Pineules advertised as back pain remedy with a 0 days trial for $1.09, sold locally.
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Boas
Colvin Park
M. Lowry
DeKalb County
Florence Station Notes and Local Visits
Florence Station reports a busy week with Mr. Larsen's sale well attended last Friday. Miss Eslinger from Clifton, Kan., visits relatives. Mae Wall returns from Freeport. William Wilhelms ships cattle to Chicago. a scheduled masquerade ball was postponed to Feb 12 with Gibler's orchestra. Dr. Fair visits the Schwademeyer child. Etta Petermeier spends Sunday at Freeport. Otto & Co. ships hogs to Chicago. J B Backer visits from Shannon.
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Florence Station
Larsen
Miss Eslinger
Clifton
Kan
Mae Wall
Freeport
William Wilhelms
Chicago
Gibler
Sanger
Dr. Fair
Otto & Co
Berlin notes and social visits on February 10
From Our Own Correspondent Berlin February 10 Mrs OO Snook visited son Bert and family. Germain and Snook called on Elmer Barker. W C Smith of Dakota spent Sunday with Bokemeier family. Mrs Cotherman and daughter visited Orangeville. Spade entertained guests Sunday. Elsie Switazer stayed with Freeport friends. Norman Shockey of Ridott called on friends. George Webb and wife visited Beal family. Revival meetings began Sunday evening at the M I church. All are invited. Deery family visited Charles Lentz Sunday.
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Berlin
OO. O. Snook
Bert
Davis
Charles Germain
Puulene Snook
Elmer Barker
W. C. Smith
Dakota
HH. Bokemeier
D. Cotherman
William Stemim
Orangeville
Spade
Elsie
Rock City Social News from Our Own Correspondent
Rock City Med. Pb. Mrs C Rau benheimer visited her daughter at Clinton Wisconsin last week Brandt Graham filled their tee house last week Edward Carnefix of Freeport visited here one day H Montague at Freeport Monday Miss Hy Carmellxn loaded her house old goods Tuesday visiting Freeport Miss Jenipe Poster visited Freeport last week Ella Belther journeyed to Durand Monday Dayton Meluger and wife were PidsseHeers Coodreeport Monday Mrs He O Mformtague who has been sick is at death’s door and Guaiim Bob Watts was at Freeport on business A Rheingaus of Thisis was a cadler there Friday
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Warren
Daniel Dimmick
Apple River
Winslow
Irene Shaw
Mabel Osborne
Waddams
George Townsend
Rush
A. C. Sawdy
Willis Aiken
Harry White
Bert Bell
Dakota
William Erving
Chicago
William Harris
Howardsville
Mahon
Mr. Hudson
Lena
Jacob Hicks
Stockton
Rock City
Med
C. Raubenheimer
Clinton
Wis
Brandt & Graham
Edward Carnefix
Freeport
Montague
Hy. Carmellxn
Oldgoods
Jenipe Poster
Vetu- Prves
Ella Belther
Durand Mondas
Keeping Open House Way to Feel Good Pills Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life Pills promising relief for stomach liver and bowels. It claims readers feel good when their digestive organs function properly and notes a 25 cent price at Joseph Enmert s drug store.
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Dr. King
Joseph Enmert
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