Senate debate on Philippine war and Paris treaty
Washington, Jan. 17. The Senate remains divided over the Philippine question as debates on Pettigrew's inquiry and Lodge's substitute continue. West argues talk cannot change facts and warns against muzzling critics while recalling the Paris treaty and the cost of war. He claims opponents face insinuations of disloyalty, urging frank discussion.
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Washington
Senate
West
Dettigrew
Lodge
Hoat
Pettigrew
Riots, Lynching Debate Move to Senate Action
The senate heard a petition from Cullom urging federal protection for colored people amid widespread lynching in Pana and nearby towns. The document, signed by over 3,200, seeks committee study and possible legislation, while Chandler notes federal law might already apply. The House discussion touched the Philippines and references to independence, with Ball of Texas citing Gettysburg and Lincoln in contrast to current administration statements.
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Washington
Pan
Senate
Cullom
Cullen
Chandler
Spooner
Cohundier
Ball
Texas
Ames Wilson
Pennsylvania
Abraham l Lincoln
Gettysburg
Richardson
Gage
New York
Richardson Accused of Violating Law Over Trust Money
The article reports Richardson allegedly violated the letter of the law and did not deal fairly with government trust funds. Democrats applauded Richardson while Hopkins defended Gage. Republicans applauded the defender and the incident closed.
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Richardson
Plopkins
Gage
Congress in session in Washington details 1919 actions
Congress in Washington proceedings show anti-lynching petition referred in the senate, pensioning of Spanish war veterans advanced, Pettigrew and Lodge Philippine resolutions tabled, Hoar Paris peace instructions debated, McLaurin on finances, Samoa treaty ratified, urgent deficiency bill in house, many issues discussed, and a DHT pending in committee on adjournment.
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Congress
Erted
Washington
Ciwllem
Senate
Pettigrew
Lodge
Tloar
McLaurin
House
General Palmer Rejects Pension Increase Proposal
Washington January 17 General John M Palmer of Illinois declined an increase in his pension. By his voluntary action he helped stop passage of a bill to raise his pension from 450 to 100 a month. He said in a letter that 50 dollars a month was the amount he wanted.
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Palmer
Washington
John M. Palmer
Illinois
Hearing for Woman Suffrage Group Scheduled
Washington January 17 The Judiciary Committee is unanimous and grants a hearing for the Woman Suffrage association on January 18 coinciding with the national convention. Philippine commission report completed and dispatched to the public printer with expectation the first volume may reach Congress within a week.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee of the House
Women Suffrage Association
Philippine Commission
Congress
Jacksonville committee persuades Admiral Dewey to visit
Washington January 17 a Jacksonville Illinois committee led by Charles Rannells met Admiral Dewey to obtain his consent for a stopover in Jacksonville on his travel from Chicago to St Louis.
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Washington
Jacksonville
Tls
Charles Rannells
Admiral Dewey
Chicago
St. Louis
Samoa Treaty Ratified by Senate in Washington
The Senate has ratified the Samoan treaty in Washington on January 17, establishing formal agreement with the Samoan government and marking a key step in Pacific policy. The move confirms the terms and sets future governance arrangements in the region.
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Washington
Senate
Carnegie Denies Paying Cable Toll for Hoar Speech
New York Jan 17 Carnegie rejects a Washington dispatch claim that he gave 4000 to pay cable tolls on Senator Hoars Philippine message last winter. He states he did not pay the tolls and would instead fund a circulation of the speech among Americans who supported it.
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New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Congress
Andrew Carnegie
Senator Thoar
Philippines
Carnegie
Hoar
Peculiar Death Reported in Chicago
William Corrigan of West Sixteenth Street was found died in an alley behind his home. Dr Springer, coroner, said Corrigan who had epilepsy likely choked to death while in a seizure. He fell into soft mud in a quarry, mouth filled with mud, causing asphyxiation. Corrigan was 28 years old.
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Chicago
William Corrigan
Day West Sixteenth Street
Springer
Corrigan
Ife
Quey
Father Clarke Off on a Tour
Rev Dr Francis K Chark founder and president of the United Society of Christian Madeaver leaves Boston with his wife for his third world missionary tour starting after January 7.
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Clarke
Boston
Francis K. Chark
United Society of Christian Madeaver
Plague Death Toll Rises in Plane Lulu Report
Twenty two deaths from bubonic plague reported at Plane Lulu with no recoveries. London endures many deaths from inthaensta causing cotfin shortages. Miss Nellie Williams dies after window blast at Chicago tailing establishment due to gasoline explosion. Senator Mason proposes pension for Chicago Dragoons with ninety days service. National Retail Grocers convention opens in Cleveland. Boston bank failure noted at Third National Bank. Columbus, Ga. teller killed and shooter suicide. town rocked. Wheeler begins return from Manila. Manila reports three more plague cases. Jenny Porter dies at di cnywood Bright’s disease aged 70. Opera singer Marion Merson seeks divorce. Massachusetts society notes. Anderson Caronerive main Republican congressman. Miss Margaret Kennedy, years, licensed in Chicago. National Live Stock Association convention in Fort Worth. British army enlistment in South Africa requires vetting for glanders. Creusot imposes 11000 workers on Boers guns. Pullman may drop street car manufacture.
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Planelulu
London
Nellie Williams
Chicago
Mason
Chicago Dragoons
National Association of Retail Grocers
United States
Cleveland
O. H
Phogi
Rcubiadilo
Patrick Plosgian
Margaret Kennedy
National Live Stock Association of the United States
Ort Worth
Pex
South Africa
Glanders
Creusot
Pranmee
Pullman Company
Heligoland Wreck Identified Near St Marys Bay
The Heligoland, owned by Dutch American Petroleum, is confirmed as wrecked in St Marys Bay. Seven bodies have washed ashore, five remain in wreckage, with others seen offshore as a southward drift continues and seas threaten fresh discoveries.
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St. Mary's Bay
Corpacs
St. Joins
Cape Pine
Holgoland
Gear Elected Senator in Iowa Legislature
United States Senator James H. Gear was formally elected in the Iowa legislature to succeed himself. The house vote was 78 to 0 and the senate 33 to 0 for Gear while Fred White received 14 senate votes and 18 house votes. A joint assembly vote will be held today to sign the certificate by the governor in joint meeting.
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Wil
White
Des Moines
United States
James HH. Gear
Senate
House
Gear
Fred White
Iowa
Teacher Defends Self in School Brawl at Cortland Neb
In Cortland Nebraska on January 17 a free fight broke out at a grammar school when teacher J. Lindlam tried to punish pupils. Red Young, 41, and other boys seriously bruised. the teacher and several pupils were hurt. Lindlam finally prevailed in the clash.
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Cortland
Neb
Strike tightens at Beaver Falls and Braddock works
Pittsburg Pa Jan 17 The rod mill workers strike continues at Beaver Falls and Braddock with only three men reporting leaving the mill unable to operate Police protection has been requested The Rankin plant was not organized and remains fully active Newcastle and South Pittsburg plants have been shut for repairs for some time.
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Pittsburg
Beaver Falls
Braddock
Rankin
Newcastle
South Pittsburg
Eckels Defends Gage Against Old Charges in Detroit
Detroit Jan 17 Treasury Comptroller J N Eckels told the Bankers Club last night that charges of favoritism toward pet banks are leveled at every secretary of the treasury known. He defended Secretary Gage amid current attacks and argued such accusations arise from long standing politics.
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Eckels
Detroit
Mich
Wx-Comptroller of the Treasury
J. N. Wekels
Bankers’ Club
Gage
Tie
Postmaster Reports Mail Pouch Theft Confession
Seittiingham Ts January 17. Postmaster Lawson received a telegram from Canton Ohio showing J L Dunn is in custody there and has confessed to stealing the mail pouch at this place last Monday. About $46,800 was in the pouch, most of which has been recovered.
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Seittiingham, Ts
Lawson
Canton
J. L. Dunn
Farriers' Meet Hosts State Farmers Institute Session
In Reetinsel Michigan on January 17 a state farmers institute met with large attendance. Speakers from abroad attended and a novel feature was a choir performance by students from the Adrian industrial school for girls.
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Reetinsel, Mich
State Farmers’ Institute
Industrial School For Girls
Adrian
Man fatally shoots rival after dog attack in Dumfermline
Canton Ohio area report states Joseph Roller shot and killed Sandy Dillinger at Dumfermline after firing at a dog belonging to Dillinger. The shootout followed a quarrel between Roller and Dillinger. Roller was arrested.
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Canton
Dis
Joseph Roller
Sandy Dillinger
Dumfermline
Roller
Dillinger
Death From Rusty Nail in Nicehmond
Charles Deagan aged 32 died of lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail in Nicehmond Indiana on January 17 He left no widow and six children in poor circumstances.
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Oe Nicehmond
Ind
Charles Deagan
Chicago Markets Report Warmed by Wide Grain and Live Stock Quotes
Chicago grain and produce quotations show January wheat at 0.8065 with July and May bids quoted variably, while oats, corn, and pork figures appear with fluctuating prices. Chicago live stock prices reflect higher hogs and varied cattle quotations, with milder futures for the dairy and produce sections.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Oeteng
Pune
Laird
Jhe
Iitter Bixtra Creamery
Ted Western
Texas
Milwaukee Grain
Capeed Tigers in Parks and Zookeepers Daily Exercise
The article discusses captive big cats and other animals pacing in cages, arguing their activity reflects daily exercise rather than unhappiness. It notes wild predators roam miles daily, while captive animals crave movement and respond to meal times with heightened activity. Local newspaper tone and era voice.
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Cinueinnat
Enquirer
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Throat Lung Health
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for throat chest and lung diseases with a dealer guarantee. Also cites Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach related issues and Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation as reliable cures.
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Dr. Pierce
Paris Gym Instructor Claims Longest Tramp Record
A Paris gymnasium instructor says he logged about 85 000 miles on ordinary roads setting a record for long tramps. His journeys included Paris to St Petersburg in 38 days and routes to Geneva Venice and Berlin. a Madrid attempt was halted by Spanish authorities at Barcelona.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Paris-Geneva
Venice
Paris-Berlin
Madrid
Barcelona
Pain Balm Brings Quick Relief From Rhematism
Mr Elisha Berry of this place says Chamberlains Pain Balm gave him rapid relief from shooting pains from hip to knee. Dismissed as a powerful liniment by B F Baker druggist St Paris Ohio. For sale by Emmert Burrell Druggists.
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Elisha Berry
Chamberlain
B. F. Baker
St. Paris
Ohio
Emmert & Burrell
New Zealand Tests Carrier Pigeon Messages Across Sea
The government uses carrier pigeons to send messages between Auckland and Great Britain Island, a distance of 80 miles. The post office department controls the service. A single message costs one shilling, with stamps available at the post office.
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Government of
New Zealand
Auckland
Great Britain Island
Post Office Department
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Southern Agent
L. T. Travis of Selina Georgia writes that One Minute Cough Cure worked like a charm for his cough and throat and lung troubles. H. J. Moogh also endorses the remedy as the only harmless option delivering immediate results for coughs colds croup bronchitis and related illnesses.
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L. T. Travis
Southern R. R
Selina
H. J. Moogh
Lumber From Civil War Battlefield Reaches New York Market
Historical trees felled on the Wilderness battlefield are now in New York lumber supply. Bills of lading show the trees were harvested and lumber shipped from the site. Minie balls are visible in some planks with surrounding wood discolored or rotten but still usable.
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New York
Threatened With Consumption
Unger of 212 Maple St Champaign writes of a year long hacking cough fearing consumption. After trying many remedies and months under physicians care one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured him and he has not been troubled since. The agricultural dept sent expert back with an ever bearing strawberry promising months of fruit on a single planting for a family’s table all season.
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Unger
Maple St
Champaign
Foley
H.J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Agricultural Department
It Hits the Spot It Sore Throat Cold Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for quick throat and lung relief. It promises immediate soreness relief, a warm soothing feeling, and overall healing, with the slogan It hits the spot. The ad credits H. J. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co and Mrs A C Thomas located at 255 Galena Avenue.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
New Evening Theological School for Young Men and Women
An undenominational school opens in New York to prepare students for ministry and church work. It offers training for Sunday school teachers deaconesses and mission knowledge while fostering a Christian spirit across denominations. The text also references medicinal products and refunds, including a 60 cent tea, from unidentified proprietors.
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New York
Bethesda Mineral Spring Waters Celebrate 30 Years
Time approved celebration marks thirty years since Bethesda Mineral Spring Waters were found to cure kidney troubles. The water has helped thousands at Waukesha Wisconsin and at home, sold in sealed half gallon bottles by first class druggists. A M Jones president Bethesda Mineral Spring Co.
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Bethesda
Waukesha
Wias
A. M. Jones
Bethesda Mineral, Spring Co
Wis
Grand Excursion to Old Mexico via Chicago & Northwestern
A grand excursion from Chicago to Old Mexico via a special train with dining car runs under Mr J Grafton, including Mardi Gras in New Orleans and major stops. limited spaces, contact Chicago & Northwestern Railway agents for pamphlets. The Midland Route Tourist Car now operates Chicago to San Francisco with a detailed schedule via Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City return options, with a day in Salt Lake City offered. Eastbound service departs San Francisco Saturdays.
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Old Mexico
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
J. Grafton
New Orleans
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
C. M
St. P. Ry
Midland
San Francisco
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Cheap South Rates for Homeseekers on Select Tuesdays
Southern Railway offers one fare plus 2 dollars for round trips to most Tennessee through Florida points on the first and third Tuesdays each month through October. Tickets valid twenty one days from sale date. For illustrated matter and details, contact Ww H Taylor Louisville or J C Beam Jr Chicago.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
H Taylor
Louisville
J. C. Beam, Jr
N. W
Wintering on the Gulf Coast via L N A route
An advert offers the gulf coast as a warm escape from northern winters along the Louisville and Nashville line from Mobile to New Orleans. It promises mild climate pure air ideal hunting and fishing first class accommodations at moderate prices with through cars from northern cities and to Florida destinations. Written by J K Ridgely Chicago for folders.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
Chicago
Illinois Central Trains Timetable Snapshot
Train schedule fragment lists Illinois Central eastbound and westbound arrivals and departures with multiple train numbers and times. It notes daily service to Lena, Ware cen, Galena and other towns, plus Sunday exceptions and southbound trains with varied daily or except Sunday patterns.
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Lena
Ware Cen
Galena
Deparia
Trains and connections on Milwaukee Mineral Point lines
A fragmented timetable lists Madison and Dodgeville lines with arrivals and departures from Chicago Freeport and Milwaukee. Notes indicate daily train service with exceptions on Sundays and freight routes, including connections to Chicago Racine Rockford Janesville and Madison. Various train numbers and times are mixed with partial phrases.
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Coreenerry
Freeport
CIOL
Ivart Vaceanee
Ofdiseseeee
Pilipm
Chicago
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Milwaukee
All Polars
Iwaukee
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Stephenson County Abstracts
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A. G. Frickttorney
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Arkansas
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Kissan
Missouri
Nebraska
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Utah
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Thomas, Smith & Thomas
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H. H. Anta
Casaca
R. G, Swomway
V.pres
F. Dorman
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Caldwell
D.C. Stover
Dorman
H. Wagner
A. Goddard
A. Volkers
R. G. Shumway
First National Bank
Bidwell
Pres
A. Browelll, Oasu
Knowlton Brothers
Bankers
Soldiers’Monument
Europe
Freevort
Hettinger, Collmann & Co
Colimann, Pres
D. F. Graham
Cashia
Fcoe
Second National Bank OF Freeport
Jacob Krohn
Alfred H. Wise
W Webster
Heath Krohn
B. Elson
Reuben Siegfried
Aaron Bower
E. H. Place
Qver Emmort & Burrel
Freeport, I
G&l Snyder
L. Beatrice Ent
Masseus
Stephenson Street
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PecaLs Cycle CO
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Chicago Grain and Produce
England
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A C. Thomas
Toley
Medicine Gauran
Jy. Moogk, Kunz & Co
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Loan & Building Association
Galena Avenue
Soldiers’ Monument
E, Mayer, Sec’y
R. R
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PassEnorp
Seeree Oio
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Dodgeville
Ay Abad
Chicago & Northwestern
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Te Pechinesaries
Clinton
Dubuque
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Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
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Hag
Rock Island
J.B. Sweatt
Chicago Great Western RY
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Minneapolis
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Chicago Express
Chicago Special
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Ine
P. & K. C. Limited
A. G. Fitz
F. H. Lord
Gen
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Icago
Forreston
Adl Druggista
America
Vatiroegl
Peoria
Hot Springs
Ark
Denver
Colo
California
Oregon
Chicago & Alton
James Charlton
Mees
Salt Lake
Pullman
E. Bell
CP. A
Clark Street
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