International marriages of heiresses ignited in Congress
Illinois Statesman reports caustic debate as McGavin denounces alleged nobility in international marriages. He mocks dukes and lords, questions tariffs, and calls for class scrutiny amid a wide line of remarks on social snobbery and national balance of trade. The exchange contrasts with a separate petroleum rate inquiry led by Rosenthal and Durand detailing 6 1/2 cent versus 18 cent rates for shipments between Whiting Indiana and East St Louis.
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Wash Neton
Dan
United States
House of Representatives
McGavin
Sabath
House
Wall Street
New York City
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Croes
Rosenthal
Marand
Standard Ol Company
Bantlis
Chicago and Eastern Mwittois
Purand
Standard Oil Company
Durand
Nosenthal
Whiting
East St. Louis
Dalton
Ind
Chicago
Tulinore
East St Lois
Derand
Ecommerce Commission
Wits
Medland
Bryan critiques court ruling on employer rights
Washington reports son W. Z. Bryan circulating among reporters and friends discussing the Supreme Court decision that allows an employer to refuse employment for any justifiable reason. He argues the ruling rests on a flawed legal view of corporations and predicts potential bias against unions, politics, and religion. He attended a window recess with senators and later dined with Senator Newlands as Democrats debated currency bills.
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Washington
House
Son
W. Z. Bryan
Supreme Court
Congress
Bryan
Senate Chamber
Bailey
Teller
Batlew
Barks
Newlands
THAT SIX CENT OL RATE Development in wu Cross Maination
Washington January 20 In the courss the six cent old rate issue is noted with a reference to Deputy Durand and cross contamination within the department.
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Durand
Senate Debates Crammed With Minor Bills In Washington
In Washington on January 29 the senate cleared many minor measures while resuming work on the criminal code revision with little progress. House debate centered on national politics, international marriages, and government spending. The urgent deficiency bill was postponed amid general debate, leaving most business idle at adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
United States
House of Representatives
Arbitration Bill Agreed On by House Committee
Washington January 29 The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce has agreed to report favorably the Townsend arbitration bill. It provides for the appointment by the president of a permanent commission to investigate all disputes of moment arising between capital and labor.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
James Eadshoe’s Scheme Aims for $100000 Aid
Tens of thousands of itinerant unemployed gathered in St. Louis to press Congress for a $100000 appropriation. James Eadshoe, founder of the Brotherhood Welfare Association, urged a national convention to unite protests and set plans to shape demands. The assembly backed a $100000 request and proposed a lakes-to-the-Caldeeen waterway project with $160000 from the government.
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St. Louis
Congress
Brotherhood Welfare Association
Jas. Eadstoe
The
Brotherhood
United States
Lakes-To-The-Calfdeen
More Help Than He Wants In Pocantico Hills Army Job Call
Following John Rockefeller directing the superintendent to employ Tarrytown men, an unprecedented crowd of unemployed gathered at Pocantico Hills estate. The banner event drew men from New York City and other nearby places seeking work on the Rockefeller property.
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Tarrytown
John Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
New York City
Packing Plant Damaged in Kansas City Fire
Fire of unknown origin broke out in the canning department on the second floor of Nelson Morris & Co packing plant by the Naw river in Kansas City Kansas. The blaze threatened the entire plant and caused losses estimated at about $500,000 before it was controlled.
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Kansas City
Nelson Morris & Co
Naw River
Kan
Distiller Slain Possibility of Fatal Assault Near New Carlisle
Andrew Stalesv, a wealthy Springfield distiller living three miles west of New Carlisle, was attacked at his door by armed men who beat him unconscious and likely blinded him. The robbers ransacked his house and fled. Local authorities fear his injuries may prove fatal.
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Springfield
Andrew Stalesv
New Carlisle
Staley
Balloon Comes Safely Down in Ohio City Flight
Lieutenant Frank Po Lahm and two companions rose in a loon from Canton yesterday afternoon and landed about twelve miles southwest of town. They visited Oz Pittsburg then continued toward Canton. The landing required some maneuvering but they were uninjured and proceeded on their return trip.
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OW City
Frank Po Lahm
U.S. 4
Canton
Pittsburg
Pineules Claim Quick Relief for Aches and Pains
Bold ad promises 80 days of Pineules for one dollar to ease rheumatism backache and kidney trouble with a single bedtime dose proving merit. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P Guenther, urging readers to buy today.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P Guenther
Daily Journal Delivery Fee Notice
The Daily Journal offers citywide delivery for 10 cents per issue and a weekly rate. Readers may subscribe to home delivery reaching all city parts with regular weekly service.
Sharp liquor war heats Carroll County campaign
In Carroll County a local option battle heats up as Rev James K Shields state anti saloon leader criticizes a Democrat article. Editors defend moderation urging calm during the coming campaign.
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Carroll County
Mr. Carroll Mirror
James K. Shields
Shields
Democrat
Chicago
Anti-Saloon League
United Societies
Mr. Shield
The
Mr. Shields
Carroll
King of throat and lung remedies hailed
C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia extols Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles claiming seven years use proves it best. Children prone to croup are cured quickly. Sold with guarantee at Joseph Emmert s drug store 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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Joseph Emmert
Millinery Fire Destroys Several City Buildings
Cilenga Jan 20. A massive blaze in the downtown district destroyed the millinery area and adjacent stores on Wabash and Michigan avenues. Fire damaged Alfred Peats & Co., Colby & Sons, Edson Woerth & Co., Gare Bros. & Co, and Theodore Ascher & Co, with heavy water damage to nearby properties. About 14,000 spectators watched as streetcars halted and theaters delayed. Estimated losses run up to $1,200,000 with major damage to the millinery firms and related tenants.
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Cilenga
Wabash Avenue
Alfred Tents & Co
John A. Colby & Sons Furniture
Michigan Avenue
Edson Wwelth & Co
Keith
Gare Bros. & Co
Theodore Ascher & Co
Oas
Alfred Peats & Co
John A. Colby & Sons
Edson Woerth & Co
Gaeras & Co
Curt Netehert
Artifier
Remington Typewriter Company
John A. Bryant Company
Wabash
Michigan Avenues
Coburn Warehouse Fire Reported in Indianapolis and Detroit
Fire at Coburn Warehouse in Indianapolis and another blaze at Burns Badmare in Detroit referenced in initial dispatches from January. Not enough details to confirm casualty figures or exact dates.
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Coburn
Indianapolis
Burns
Badmare
Detroit
Jan
Coburn warehouse fire devastates West Georgia storage hub
A large Coburn warehouse at 218 to 245 West Georgia Street burned, destroying a major midwest storehouse complex. Losses are estimated around 8,500 with Crescent Paper Company singled out for up to 150,000. In Detroit a Grand River Avenue laundry building was gutted after a restaurant stove explosion, totaling about 200,000 in losses with 75,000 insured.
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Coburn Wrehouse
West
Georgia Street
Coburn
Middle West
Indianapolis
Crescent Paper Company
Detroit
Grand River Avenue
Healding
Griswold Press
Barry & Ince
Cigar Manufacturers
Anthony Carmella, Confectioners
Packy McFarland and Young Loughrey Fight Six Rounds
In Philadelphia on January 29 Packy McFarland of Chicago faced local boxer Young Loughrey at the National Athletic Club. McFarland held the advantage most rounds though both fighters tired at the end of the six round bout.
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Packy
McFarland
Philadelphia
Packy” McFarland
Chicago
Young Loughrey
National Athletic Club
Senate approves primary election bill in Topeka vote
In Topeka Kansas on January 20 the senate passed the primary election bill by 87 to 2. The measure moves United States Senate primaries to be held alongside the general primary.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Senate
United States
Epworth league to honor travelers in Lena farewell social
In Lena on January 29 the Epworth league plans a farewell social at the church lecture room for Willis Allinson and Lloyd Wetzel who depart for North Dakota Tuesday. A program is set, promising a fine time amid active youth participation and community involvement.
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Lena
Epworth League
Willis Allinson
Lloyd Wetzel
North Dakota
Kathryn Nelson
Clara Gishwiller
Freeport
F. E. Roush
August Diestelmeier
Imperial Band
Pearl City
Lena Orchestra
I. I
I. I. Shank Transacted Business At the County Seat Today. the Phidian Art Club
Amy Snider
Belle Waite
Iss Florence Taylor
C. Allinson
H. H. Hotchkiss
John van Epps
Francis, Lydia
Gladys Mas
Petition for Local Option Vote in Kewanee Township
A report to election commissioners shows over 1,200 voters signed petitions for submitting the local option issue in Kewanee township to a vote next April. The city collects $21,000 yearly from liquor licenses issued to eighteen saloons confined to two sides of a single block.
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Kewanee, Ill
Kewanee Township
Cure for Misery Promises Quick Relief from Malaria
R M James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria poison and chills. He claims a 50 cent bottle breaks up bilious attacks and drives yellow jaundice from the system. The tonic purports to aid stomach liver and kidney issues and back pain. Sold under store.
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R. M. James
Louellen, S.C
Joseph Emmert
End lines shoes auction with limited sizes
Auction note offers Ladies 83.00 and 83.50 end lines shoes in good sizes selling at 81.98. Prompt buyers urged to come at once for best selection. SCHMIDT ACHLIN AND PFEIFFER.
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Schmidt, Achlin and Pfeiffer
Mrs Dorothy Brown Teacher of China Painting
Local gift shop listing notes Dorothy Brown as a teacher of china painting and leather work at 116 Stephenson Street. Public notice dated 1 20 4w.
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Dorothy Brown
Stephenson St
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Daily Journal
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Windsor-Clifton
Continental
Chicago Athletic Association
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Hale
Silk
the Civic League OF
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Dakota
D. C. Reed
W. P. Naramore
E. & W. Clothing House
Price
Galanare
la Freeport
Roghford
Stering
Ennenga
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