President urges swift steamers to aid foreign trade
Washington January 23 Special. The president sent a message to Congress urging legislation to foster American shipping by building and operating large swift steamship lines to South America and the Far East. He says such state aid to steam lines is as essential as employing consuls to improve business. The proposed law, he notes, is not experimental and rests on proven precedents.
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Washington
Congress
South America
Jamaica governor correspondence on Kingston naval withdrawal
London reports Governor Swettenham of Jamaica communicated the withdrawal of American warships from Kingston. Officials say telegrams will not be made public as the matter is considered a personal affair between the government department and the official, to be adjusted privately.
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London
Swettenham
Jamaica
Kingston
Minnesota Wins Victory Over Great Northern Stock Increase
District Judge Hallam signed an order enjoining Great Northern Railway officials from issuing $60,000,000 in added stock without prior written application to the Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission, marking a complete state victory announced from St Paul on January 23.
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St. Paul
Hallam
Great Northern Railway Company
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
United States Senators Nominations Ratified in Joint Sessions
Special dispatch from Chicago reports state legislatures in joint session ratifying United States Senate nominations. Bailey for Texas, Nelson for Minnesota, Elkins for West Virginia, Simmons for North Carolina, Curtis for Kansas, Cullom for Illinois, with Cullom listed as Shelby M. Cullom.
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Chicago
United States
Texas
Joseph W. Bailey
Minnesota
Knute Nelson
West Virginia
Stephen B. Elkins
North Carolina
F. M. Simmons
Kansans
Charles Curtis
Illinois
Shelby M. Cullom
Explosion Kills Miners at Primero Mine
An explosion at the Colorado Fuel and Iron mine in Primero, near Trinidad, Colo, today killed twenty miners and trapped others. One body has been recovered. access remains blocked and all the dead are believed to be foreigners.
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Trinidad
Colo
Jan
Specelal
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Primero
Twenty Miles in Fast Time in Touring Car Event
Ormond January 28 special report notes L H Perlman won the twenty mile touring car race in a 50 horsepower gasoline car with a time of 22 minutes 32 3/4 seconds. The event showcased speed and efficiency in a competitive field.
Illinois Snow Brings Warmer Threat Tonight and Thursday
Chicago records a warmer trend with snow likely to ease, as forecast models predict milder conditions tonight and into Thursday. Sunrise was at 7:23 a.m. and sunset at 6:02 p.m. in today’s timetable.
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Chicago
Illinois
Senate Concur in House Salary Increase Vote
Washington January 28 special report the senate concurred in the house salary increase provision by a 58 to 21 vote. The action aligns pay scales with new fiscal policy and reflects legislative support amid negotiation with the executive branch.
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Washington
Senate Today
Market Closing Quotes on Wheat Corn and Live Stock
Chicago market reports futures for May wheat at 79 1/2 cents, May corn 46 3/4, May oats 35 1/4, Jan pork 10.98, Jan lard 9.20, Jan ribs 5.50. Union stock yards closes show cattle 27,000 head, bees 4.00 to 6.90, hogs 40,000 steady to lower, sows and lights varying, and sheep 27,000 steady at 3.60 to 5.70. Advertisement: Mrs. Austins Pancake flour. 1-18.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union
Beveridge bill push shows plan to end child labor
Washington January 21 Special Senator Beveridge of Indiana argues for a nationwide bill to prohibit child labor in mines factories and workshops. He notes census data and competitive harm from states with lax laws urging national remedy and warns wages fall as child labor thrives. He cites interstate commerce power and Supreme Court decisions against constitutional challenges.
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Washington
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Beveridge
Bevanline
Congress
Supreme Court
Child labor reform debate unfolds in Senate fight
Senator Beveridge presents affidavits and photographs detailing child labor in factories mines and sweatshops arguing the evil is inhuman and requires federal action. He cites flax mills glass factories coal breakers and southern cotton mills with children as young as five, warning that without a national standard the nation faces degeneration and social ruin.
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Beveridge
Jane Addams
All America
Republic
Sons of Veterans camp shows strong meeting turnout in Freeport
Fifty percent of Smith D. Atkins camp members attended last night mirroring high city participation. State's Attorney L. H. Burrell presented a committee report proposing a new initiation form, praised for likely boosting interest and attendance. Several recruits pledged for the February 12 meeting with plans for a social time.
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Smith D. Atkins Camp
Sons of Veterans
Freeport
L. H. Burrell
Pecatonica Faces Severe Ice Floods Blocking Roads
Pecatonica experiences rising water and expects worse conditions tonight. Several routes into the city are blocked by ice and impassable bottom lands. The Cedarville bridge road has four inch thick ice for a quarter mile, forcing locals to detour via J. B. Currier's. Ice piles reach four to six feet along county house road near Yellow Creek.
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Pecatonica
Cedarville Bridge
J. B. Currier
Wilcoxon Family Plans Hot Springs Visit
M H Wilcoxon departed for Hot Springs Ark to meet Mrs Wilcoxon who has spent the winter there. Their son George Wilcoxon resigned as night clerk at the Brewster House with February as the effective date and will also travel to Hot Springs. He then plans several weeks there before moving to Oklahoma to take a day clerk job in a hotel. Mr Farr is assisting at the Brewster and will take over when Mr Kleoxon leaves.
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M. H. Wilcoxon
Hot Springs
Ark
Thaw Trial Opens as Jury Selection Begins in New York
The Thaw trial for the Stanford White killing opened in New York with 200 talesmen present to be juried. Defendants' mother, wife, sister and brother attended as the jury pool was being chosen.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Jury swears first juror as two hundred press clash with police
In a courtroom tense scene two hundred newspaper men pressed for admission while police clashed. Fifty reporters secured seats as Deming C. Smith, 50, retired umbrella maker, was accepted and sworn first. Frank P. Hill, a baker, was examined and sworn as the fourth juror.
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Deming C. Smith
Frank P. Hill
Doctrinal Series Third Address At First English Lutheran
The pastor will deliver the third address in the Doctrinal Series this Thursday. The topic is What We Believe Concerning the Doctrine of Repentance. The lectures aim to benefit church members and interest the general public. Last week the room was full and extra chairs were added. O A Seyfried leads the musical feature. Service starts at 7 43. Synod minutes will be distributed after the service.
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First
O. A. Seyfried
Prize For Buttermaker At Illinois Creamery Contest
John Newman creamery won first and second prizes in a six months butter making contest. Each month contestants send samples to Illinois State Food Commissioners in Chicago, with final prizes awarded January 17. Robt Moraniathe buttermaker at the local plant earned the top honor, reflecting strong skill in butter production.
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John Newman Creamery
Illinois State Food Commissioners
Chicago
Robt
Funeral of Arthur F Hale Held at Exchange Street Home
The funeral for the late Arthur F Hale, who died suddenly Monday morning, was held this afternoon from his father in law's home at 35 Exchange Street. Rev F M Davis officiated and interment followed at the city cemetery. Pallbearers were Freeport Assembly officers J N Wagner KE L Evans De S H Matter Wesley Melain Charles Craner and Charles Scuddy.
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Arthur F. Hale
Exchange Street
F. M. Davis
Freeport Assembly
Stars of
Equity
J. N. Wagner
Ke, L. Evans
de. S. H. Matter
Wesley Melain
Charles Craner
Charles Scuddy
Debate at High School Promises Extraordinary Interest
A high school debate tomorrow evening centers on the street railway issue with the topic What the Cities of the United States should Seek the Solution of the Street Railway Problem Through Private Ownership The affirmative speakers are Lois Brown Mamie Gale Claire Evers and the negative speakers are Jay Davenport Harold Herbert and Fred Liebetrau Musical numbers and a few orations are planned
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United States
Lois Brown
Mamie Gale
Claire Evers
Jay Davenport
Harold Herbert
Fred Liebetrau
Collections for Rev Sunday in Kankakee total 1061 88
Kankakee reports collections for the Sunday revival conducted by Rev. Wm. A. Sunday amounting to 1061 88 with attendance at twenty two meetings totaling 42 100. The figures reflect strong support for the revival effort through the period.
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Kankakee
Wm. A
Men Dipping Water From Fly Wheel Pit At Siover Windmill
Heavy rains upstream raised the Pecatonica causing flooding in nearby low lands. Workers spent yesterday dipping water from the fly wheel pit at the Siover windmill plant to cope with the rising stream.
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Siover
Pecatonica
Medicine that sets the world thinking
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is presented as a universal remedy. The text credits Joseph Emmert and promotes the product as the prescription doctors agree on, suggesting wide acceptance and social endorsement.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmert
Remains Arrive Tonight for Mrs Hisko Meyers
The remains of the late Mrs Hisko Meyers, who died in Washington last Friday, will arrive here this evening at seven o'clock over the Great Western. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
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Hisko Meyers
Washington
Wein
Real Estate Transfer in Freeport Record
August F. Shelp transfers lot 10 block 89 in Freeport to John Buss, comprising 40 feet north and 40 feet west, for a price of 4600 dollars. Public record noting transfer of property interests between private parties.
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August F. Shelp
John Buss
Freeport
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