Not Fit for Soldiers Browns ville Breaks Out in the House
In Washington on January 9 Representative Slayden of Texas revived the Brownsville episode, arguing the Twenty-Fifth Infantry has a vicious record. He alleged racial prejudice underlies the attack, cited killings and lootings at Fort Meade Sturgis Niobrara and other posts, and critiqued the president’s decision to discharge the troops while backing civil service exclusion.
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Washington
Brownsville
Slayden
Texas
Bownsville
United States
Sturgis
Winnemtteen
Ney
Fort Niobrara
Senate
Daniel
Two-Cent-A-Mile Books Hearings In Congress
Washington January 9 The Sherman bill to create universal interchangeable railway mileage books at 2 cents a mile was debated before the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. H J Bond of the Baltimore and Ohio and T B Harrison of Louisville and Nashville led railway voices against the measure while George T Nicholson of Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe argued the plan would cap fares nationwide. Other rail men supported some changes. Senate discussion of La Follette hours for train crews and opposition letters from employees were entered in the record.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
H. J. Bond
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
T. B. Harrison
Louisville and Nashville
George T. Nicholson
Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe
Nile
United States
Nicholson
Senate
Naval Records Volume Details Farragut Mobile Bay
Washington reports volume 21 of the official records of the Union and Confederate navies recounting Gulf of Mexico to Rio Grande operations. It highlights Farragut's Mobile Bay battle, Craven sinking with the Tecumseh, and the famous order Damn the torpedoes go ahead. The volume includes naval engagements and blockade running stories with illustrations.
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Washington
Gulf of Mexico
Rto Grande
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Craven
Senate in Brief Highlights Limited Brownsville Debate
Washington Jan 9 The senate discussed Brownsville Texas affair in a more limited way with some desultory debate. Senator Overton of North Carolina spoke against proposed federal child labor laws amid opposition and counterpoints from colleagues.
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Senate
House
Washington
Brownsville
Texas
Gffray
Peniel
Overtian
North Carolina
Legislature Debates Military Spending and Civil Rights Stance
The House opened debate on the military appropriation bill as Starden of Texas denounced black enlistment in the army. Zenor of Indiana repeated remarks on ship subsidies while opponents push state rights themes in the session.
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House
Starden
Texas
Zenor
Indiana
Prosecution Balked Over Dougherty Papers Looting Probe
In Peoria Illinois State's Attorney Scholes details a dangerous probe into the Dougherty school board theft. Four circuit court seats loom as ex-treasurers and bondsmen face possible indictments amid destroyed evidence. A $500 reward is offered for those who stole the papers.
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Peoria
Ob. Jain
Dougherty
Eclrcuit Court
Scholes
Friends of
Circuit Court
Agoin
Joliet
Shah of Persia Dead in Tehran After Prolonged Illness
London report from Teheran states the shah Muzaffar-Ed-Din died this evening with no public announcement until tomorrow. Four sections of camphor were used to prolong life and the harem doors were closed at sunset signaling the end. He was born in Tehran on March 5, 1893 and succeeded Nasr-Ed-Din on May 1, 1896. his eldest son Mohammed Ali Mirza, born 1872, is in Teheran.
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Muzaffar-Ed-Din
Shah
Mohammed Ali Mirza
Teheran
Conspiracy to Murder Rumor at Fort Reno
Fort Reno officers fear a conspiracy to murder white officers led by Captain Edgar A. Macklin after the Knowles assault case. Corporal Edward L. Knowles is bound over to await the Canadian county grand jury. Officers are arming for protection at night.
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el Reno
O.J
Fort Reno
Edgar A. Macklin
Brownsville
Texas
Edward L. Knowles
Taventy-fifth Infantry
Macklin
Knowles
Canadian County Grand Jury
Cullom Opens Headquarters at Leland Hotel
Springfield Jan 9 Senator Cullom opened headquarters in room 5 at the Leland hotel. State Senator Corbus Gardiner oversees the setup with Senator Berry and James K. Paddock who welcomed many members of both houses. Cullom himself is not expected until late next week.
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Cullom
Springfield
Leland Hotel
Corbus WP. Gardiner
Orville F. Berry
James K. Paddock
Senate
Wisconsin Republican Caucus Nominates Ekern for Speaker
In Madison on the first formal ballot Assemblyman Herman L Ekern Trempeateau county received 3S votes for speaker while Leroy got 84 and Estabrook 11. Senator Stout Menomonie was chosen president pro tem with A R Emerson as chief clerk.
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Wisconsin
Republican Caucus
Madison
Wis
Jan
Herman L.ekern
Trempeateau County
Leroy
Estabrook
Stout
Menomonie
A. R Emerson
Madison Supreme Court upholds liquor license revocation rule
The Wisconsin supreme court affirms that the Madison city council must revoke licenses of saloonkeepers violating city ordinances. The district steamer refused to revoke licenses, while the circuit court deemed action obligatory and the supreme court sustains that ruling.
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Madison, Wis
Supreme Court
Madison Council Dist Steamer
Circuit Courte
Bishop Spalding Goes South For Winter
Peoria dated January 9 Bishop Lancaster Spalding has left Teoria for Hot Springs Arkansas to spend the remainder of winter He has suffered a stroke two years ago and has only partly recovered attending mainly to major diocesan matters.
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Bishop Spalding
Peoria
Bishopohn
Lancaster Spalding
Teoria
Hot Springs
Ark
Two Cent Fare Recommendation by Constitutional Convention
The committee on railroads and public service corporations reported to the constitutional convention recommending a 2-cent railway fare and the enactment of a fellow servant law.
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Mcnithrie
O.T
Committee On Railroads
Jiw
Kodol Aids Stomach Digestion and Fits Pure Food Laws
Kodol performs the digestive work of the tired stomach and corrects the digestive apparatus. Kodol fully conforms to the provisions of the National Pure Food and Drug laws. Recommended and sold by all druggists.
Serpent preps strike with hollow fangs setup
Describes a snake about to strike raising its head with jaws distended and fangs protruding. It notes the fangs act with rapid precision toward the attack point and emphasizes their hollow vascular tissue derived from glands near the head.
Lyman Ha Howe Moving Pictures At Grand Opera House
A feature of Lyman Ha Howe's moving pictures will play Sunday afternoon and evening at the Grand Opera House. The program offers vivid authentic scenes with synchronized sounds. It blends humor and pathos with education and amusement in rapid, precise action. Viewers are urged to attend for a superior, world travel themed experience.
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Lyman Ha Howe
Grand Opera House
Deneen Opposes Anti Lobbying Bill In Illinois
Governor Deneen says he does not favor an anti lobbying bill due to questions of constitutionality and believes lobbying access should be decided by the legislature. He supports paid and unpaid visitors having access to legislators and notes floor privileges are for the legislative bodies to regulate.
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Springfield
Deneen
Local Social Roundup From Lena Budget Area
The W H M society of the MFB church will meet at Mrs F A Latham's tomorrow afternoon. Anna Mullarkey returned home from Clinton Ta. Mrs A F Foll went to Freeport. Mr and Mrs C A Indra came home from Mitchell Ia. Nellie Snider visited Rockford. Phidian Art club met at Miss Anna Diggs' home with a year in review. Mrs Will Deam was from Nora. Alice Doll did business in Freeport. A 40 degree temperature change unsettled locals. Mrs Henry Uhe visits her mother at Blery. Jerodat departs for Chicago. Bertha Tucker went to Freeport on Eminent ladies' school business.
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Lena
W. H. M. Society
M. FB
F. A. Latham
Anna Mullarkey
Clinton
A. F. Foll
Freeport
C. A. Indra
Mitchell
Nellie Snider
Rockford
Phidian Art Club
Anna Diggs
Miss Diggs
Will Deam
Nora
Alice Doll
Henry Uhe
Staderman
Bleroy
P. J. Jerodat
Chicago
Bertha Tucker
Ladies’ School of Instruction
Pueblo School House Plan for January Outlook
A Pueblo Colorado proposal emphasizes health and education via a group system for school houses. Central hall with adjoining blocks allows scalable rooms, reducing waste, fire risk, and janitorial work. Outdoor recess, better light and ventilation, and increased teacher pupil individuality are highlighted with letters from Pueblo teachers praising cottage style schools.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve ad for cracked hands
For chapped and cracked hands get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
This Date in History Highlights for 1806 to 1904
Summary of notable events from 1806 to 1904 including the Dutch surrender at the Cape to Britain in 1806, birth of editor Alexander K. McClure in 1828, opening of the Astor Library in 1854, the Star of the West incident in 1861, Paris bombardment in 1871, Napoleon III's death at Chislehurst, and later 19th century disasters and treaties.
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Cape of Good Hope
Alexander IK. McClure
Philadelphia
Astor Library
New York
Star of the West
Charleston
Metropolitan Underground Railway
London
Paris
Napoleon Iiii
Chislehurst
Victor Emmanuel Tr
Italy
Reading
West Dunellen
N. J
United States
Illinois Central Petition Delayed on Switching Rule Change
The Illinois Central petition to modify the rule defining switching and its charges was postponed to the February board meeting. Railroad attorneys attended the session led by Colonel John D. Drennan, who argued the board lacks power to define switching and that current charges are too low.
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Springfield
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Sinois Central Railroad
John D. Drennan
Imninois Central
State Board
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Original Formula
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised as the original laxative cough syrup containing honey and tar. It is claimed to be free from all opiates and is sold by all druggists.
State board re elects Garrard secretary at annual meeting
The new state board of agriculture met at the state house and re elected W C Garrard of Springfield as secretary. It set September 27 to October 1 for the state fair and sought from 850000 to 1000000 dollars to enlarge machinery hall and other buildings. Springfield tires of municipally owned electric plant. council considers granting a franchise to a privately owned company. Bennie Ward twelve fatally wounded by accidental discharge of a gun held by his ten year old brother. weapon a target rifle, reportedly unloaded.
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Springfield
State Board of Agriculture
State House
W.C. Garrard
Springfield Tires
M. O
Paris
Bennie Ward
John Ward
Here
Genuine Cure for Constipation and Indigestion
Readers are told a laxative syrup by Dr Caldwell, Syrup Pepsin, cures constipation indigestion liver complaints and headaches with mild action and no bad after effects. Sold by druggists at 50 cents and a dollar. Money back if it fails.
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Dr. Caldwell
Daily Journal delivers citywide for ten cents a week
The Daily Journal offers newspaper delivery to any part of the city at a rate of 10 cents per week.
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the Daily Journal
Plan Enables Outdoor Study for Children
Buildings are separate. The plan allows children to pass outside often for fresh air rest and nature study work painting or gardening. Games exercise music and other work can be given without being heard in the other rooms. It gives better opportunity to study the individual child when you can be with him both in the room and on the grounds. There is much less nervous strain upon the teacher in accomplishing the same amount of work.
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Pueblo
Colorado
Lfe
Birthday Honors of Gen. S. B. M. Young in 1903
The narrative traces S. B. M. Young from lieutenant colonel in 1864 to brigadier general of volunteers during the Civil War. It follows his regular Army rise, cavalry transfer, Spanish American War duty at Las Guasimas, command in the Philippines, major general rank, and appointment to the Army War College, culminating in retirement as lieutenant general in 1903.
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Samuel Baldwin Marks Young
Army of the United States
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Leutenant
Twelfth Regular Infantry
Las Guasimas
Cuba
Young
Philippines
Jazon
Army War College
Nelson A. Miles
Army
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H Knowles
Oklahoma
Railway Board
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Gure
B.C. Dewitt
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Dotlar Butteholdsay Times
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J. L. Broadhead
Clanton, Ala
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Chattanooga, Tenn
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Gen. S. B. M. Young
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Freeport Hardware Company
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