Census Bill Passed Senate After Labor Union Printing Debate
Washington January 1 The senate passed the lease bill extending the census director’s powers but struck out the fourth section to bar outside contracting. Public printers and labor groups argued over union labor, with Hopkins defending government and outside options. The measure to create a union labor built printing division failed. the bill was approved.
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Babcock
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H Hopkins
MISSOURIS CANAL LITIGATION AT SUPREME COURT
The United States Supreme Court took informal cognizance of Missouri's motion to file a complaint against Illinois seeking an injunction against the Chicago drainage canal. Attorney General Crowe will be informed some announcement may be made Monday. Judge W M Springer appeared for Illinois and could respond if called. The court may decide on the motion or postpone to hear argument on the merits.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United
Tais
Daniel Webster in Bronze Unveiled at Capital
A colossal bronze Daniel Webster statue, a gift from Stillson Hutching and crafted by Italian sculptor Trentanove, was unveiled in Capitol Circle Washington with the president and congress in attendance. Senator Lodge delivered the keynote oration after a formal presentation at the Lafayette Opera House.
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Washington
Daniel Webster
Stillson Hhutching
Trentanove
Seort
Congress
Lafayette Opera House
Trutchins
Dongino
Senator Lodge
Farmers urged to file yearlong operation statements
Governor Merriam and the census director push farmers to prepare operation statements from the calendar year TS806. Farmers have begun sending copies to the census office and asking for guidance on completeness and accuracy. Senator Morgan in a report backs the Nicaragua Route over Panama for the interoceanic canal. Pearl Harbor Hawaii and San Juan Puerto Rico cited as key defenses protecting the canal’s eastern and western outlets.
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Washington
Dan
Merriam
Pennsylvania
Nicaragua
Morgan
Senate Committee On Inter-Oceanic Canals
Panama
Pearl
Hawaii
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Senate Debates Philip Speech Widened Wellington Attention
The senate heard a lengthy speech segment in Washington on January 19 focusing on the Philip matter as Wellington drew attention for about an hour. The record notes the atmosphere and the procedural context as lawmakers considered the issue.
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Washington
Wellington
Philip
Teller Proposes Philippine Self Government After Insurrection
The speaker uses a resolution to oppose permanent U.S. possession of the Philippine Archipelago after suppressing the rebellion, advocating that Filipinos should be allowed to govern themselves with needed protections, before resuming discussion on the financial bill.
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United States
Teller
Forty Thousand To Strike Miners in Anthracite District
News from Indianapolis reports about forty thousand miners in Pennsylvania's anthracite fields near Scranton and Shamokin planning a strike. President Hays of the Ninth district says a walkout is unavoidable as miners remain restive toward operators who refuse to recognize them. Leaders warn other districts may join, threatening a full district-wide shutdown.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Shramokin
Hays
Ninth District
Feld
Miles Dougherty
Maryland House Rejects Endorsement of Bryan
In Annapolis the Maryland House of Delegates, while largely Democratic, refused to endorse William Jennings Bryan as the recognized leader of the Democracy in the United States. A resolution by a free silver advocate to invite Bryan to address the body was also effectively killed. In San Jose a divorce suit was filed by Mrs. Mary Weaver McCauley, seeking custody of her 4 year old son from Henry McCauley, alleging failure to provide.
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House of Delegates
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Cal
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids to Call Warrants for Refunding Bonds
Cedar Rapids authorities have Supreme Court approval to call in 206000 dollars of outstanding warrants and issue that amount in refunding bonds, to be executed immediately.
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Supreme Court
Sherman Will Stay in the House
Representative Sherman of New York has definitively declined the secretaryship of the Senate, confirming he will remain in the House of Representatives. Washington dispatch notes his name had been linked to the post.
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Senate
Kaiser's Mother-in-Law Returns to Dresden
Empress Augusta Victoria rushed back to Dresden from Berlin amid fears that her mother the Dowager Duchess of Schleswig-Holstein suffered a relapse.
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Berlin
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Wallace elected president of American Society of Civil Engineers
John Findley Wallace of Chicago has been elected president of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The report also notes other varied items from shipping and finance to local obituaries and college leadership changes.
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American Society of Civil Engineers
Paris
Manacles
Nelish
Libau
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London
Mary Blanchard
Prentis Blanchard
Brooklyn
Freddy Wright
Robert Mopp
New York
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Shamrock
Chisieo Board of Trade
Senator McLaurin
Mississippi
Roland Reed
St. Luike’s Hospital
Mary Emma Woodley
Wellesley College
Mount Holyoke College
Legislature blocks state binder and printer election
Des Moines January 1. Both houses defeat the bid to elect a state binder and printer with Bernard Murphy of Vin ton and Toward Tedford of Mount Ayr as candidates. The defeat raises question of abolishing the offices this session. Senate backs a mileage tax bill on telecom firms while memorial services honor ex Governor Carpenter and others.
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Bernard Murphy
Vinton
Tedford
Mount Ayr
Larrabee
Shaw
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Balter
Cheshire
Ames
Milwaukee seeks writ to halt judge in street railway case
Milwaukee officials led by Mayor David Ross, Alderman Corvoran, and City Clerk Schuengel traveled to Madison to obtain an alternative writ of prohibition from the Wisconsin supreme court. They argue Judge Ludwig lacks jurisdiction as contempt proceedings proceed over the street franchise extension. The court granted the writ restraining Judge Ludwig from further action in Milwaukee’s contempt case.
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Eials
Pig Iron Prices Hold Firm as December Levels Endure
The Iron Trade Review notes no weakening from December iron prices and steady production. Signs point to firmer finished materials like plates and sheets while stock levels show a small gain. Foundry buyers expect more iron next half year. furnacemen see no concessions. Also: Andrew Carnegie offers 50000 for Ottumwa public library to fund site and 5000 yearly maintenance. a groom dies of heart failure at a Two Rivers wedding.
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Western Pig Tron Association
Chicago markets steady with mixed commodity quotes
Chicago markets report oats wheat corn and pork prices with January and May futures. Hogs show higher bids and cattle firm near five dollars plus. milk eggs and produce prices listed for creamery butter eggs turkeys and apples. Milwaukee grain prices for wheat rye barley and oats also included with quality ranges.
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Chicago Board of Trade
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Michael Dorrier, Champion Rifle Shot of America
Michael Dorrier, prominent American rifle shooter, began with a $10 bowery pawnshop musket in 1874 and rose to world records. He set a 100 shot national record and a 200 yard world score, surpassing the 15 year Newark standard of 2235 with 2246 points. He also achieved a perfect 75 offhand on the German ring at 200 yards in 1884 and won the 1897 National Sportsmen’s exposition title at Madison Square Garden with 2421 points.
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Bowery
Ile
Gus Zim
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Imerman
Louis Buss
Fred Ross
William Ayes
Newark
N. J
Dorrier
Ele
Madison Square Garden
New York
Sharp Golf Tricks Told By Noted Players And Caddies
A historical account describes sharp golf tricks by caddies including moving a ball behind a bunker, a green pin deception used at dusk to mislead opponents, and a collie trained to push a rival’s ball into a stream. These anecdotes cite Horace Hutchinson and a Scottish player.
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Horace Hutchinson
Hutchinson
It Only Takes One to Hit It Slogan Traced
A spectator at Exposition Park Omaha recalls the baseball motto It only takes one to hit it as a morale booster. Bystanders identify Herman Lange as the originator while he played shortstop for Kansas City before rising to National League fame.
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Exposition Park
Omaha
Herman Lange
Kansas City
International Bowling Tourney Planned by New York Clubs
An international bowling tournament will be held next summer under the United Bowling Clubs of New York. Representatives from every state will be invited to compete with teams from Laimburg and Berlin also expected. The group voted 1000 dollars for preliminary expenses and will secure a large park and 20 alleys. The committee for preliminaries includes Louis F. Shutte, Joseph Thum, L. L. Huimbach, G. Schenck and R. D. Dietrich.
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United Bowling Clubs of
New York
Laimburg
Berlinre
United Bowling Clubs
Louis F. Shutte
Joseph Thum
L. L. Huimbach
G. Schenck
R. D. Dietrich
Tomato Culture by Pruning and Staking Described
A northern and southern tomato field comparison shows Staked and Pruned vines reaching six feet with single stems. Plants are tied to pine stakes and heavily pruned to speed growth and ensure easy picking, though best results are in the south and home gardens.
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New Jersey
Native Buffalo Grass Helps Wyoming Stockmen Thrive
The Laramie plains famed for native buffalo grass, suited to the soil and climate, yields succulent, high quality forage that supports cattle and other stock through winter. Early rains and sun ripen the grass, making standing hay that resists winter conditions and promotes rapid livestock growth. An irrigation note highlights a gate design using adjustable hinges to swing over snow, enabling easy passage and durable support.
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Laramie Plains
West
Wyoming
Not Allowed to Read the Bible in Sixteenth Century England
Henry VIII forbade common people to read the Bible while officials were exempt. Under Queen Mary stricter measures were enforced. Dr Franklin recalls a family hiding an English Bible beneath a stool lid to read in secret, watched by a sentry at the door.
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Franklin
England
The Bet Won the Case
In a Panhandle Texas county a law case before a justice of the peace lacked a jury and the judge ran a gambling house. Miller offered to bet Hoover ten dollars that he was right, Hoover lacked the money, and the court ruled for the plaintiff when Hoover could not ante up.
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Gomtiiles
Millerc
Tloover
Hoover
Miller
Chamberlin's Cough Remedy Promoted as Best Cure
An advert extols Chamberlin's Cough Remedy as the fastest and safest cure for bad colds. It claims relief for lungs and easy expectoration with pneumonia prevention, noting its nationwide and international fame and availability through Emmert & Burrell, druggists.
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United States
Emmert & Burrell
So Very Accommodation at Simpson’s Scene A Swell
Walter presents the USN to a dining patron who recalls a past unpaid bill. The swell compliments the dinner yet signals another request, noting the wine was excellent while hinting at a prior incident and a need to settle.
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Walter
Swell
Mr. Simpson
Health Inspector Endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Chicago health inspector F B Thirkield testifies that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cannot be recommended enough as it cured his severe dyspepsia. He says it digests food and cures indigestion heartburn and all forms of dyspepsia. H J Moogk.
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F. B. Thirkield
Chicago
H. J. Moogk
Rise and Seek the Remedy Against Evil
A concise moral exhortation urges action over complaint when faced with evil. It stresses that harm should not immobilize, but prompt proactive measures toward remedy and justice. The tone mirrors a call to courage and practical response.
Banner Salve Promises Quick Cure for Rough Skin
De H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz & Co advertise Banner Salve as the most healing ointment in the world for chapped hands cracked lips and rough skin, claiming rapid relief and improved skin condition.
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Banner
de. H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
I am most happy for there are many things I do not want
A fragment from Socrates about happiness arising from desireless abundance. The quotation notes a large load of valuables passing by and the speaker’s contentment with what he eschews. The piece reflects classical philosophical sentiment on wealth and restraint.
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Socrates
Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Ad Promotes Soothing Throat Lungs
Dealers guarantee Foley's Honey and Tar to satisfy in all throat chest and lung ailments. Price 25 cents. Advertising copy by HA J Moogk W F Jungkunz & Co.
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HA. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Rail company offers second class tickets to western points
The C M and St P Ry Co announces greatly reduced rates on routes via connections to the Great Northern and Northern Pacific systems. Details and exact figures can be obtained at the later ticket office for those planning travel to the western territories.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
Lata
Territory
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