Hopkins 72 on one vote taken in Illinois House
Absentees and a shift in votes left Hopkins with 72 on the twenty second ballot. The struggle over a state employes slate intensified factional lines with Tippit Democrats holding power, Browne Democrats without a clear minority, and a looming conference before the next session. Waterway bill and numerous judicial and school bills were introduced as the house reorganizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodenberg
Roy C. West
Ford Hall
Jones
House
Tippit
Glaim Browne
Brinefield
W. FL
Cook
Hopkins
Multrain
Lowden
Wright
W. J. Calhoun
Dudgeon
McNichols
Hopkins Oandy Shurtleff
Humphrey
Allison
Stringer
Lane
Shurtleff
Yates
Henson
Southern Illinois
Busse
Deneen
Roy O. West
West
Hull
Foss
Party United
United States
Lee O'Neil Browne
Browne
Thomas Tippit
A. J. McLaughlin
Fieldstock
King of
Knox
Lain
Senate
Judicial Apportionment Committee
Chiperfield
Gorman
King
Asa
Cook County
Edward D. Shurtleff
Tippft Democrats
Tippit Democrats
Shurtliff
Rudowitz Free After Release Order In Chicago
Russian refugee Christiin Rudowitz held in county jail for two months on czar government murder charges is released after Secretary of State Elihu Root orders freedom. United States Marshal Luman T. Hoy receives the order and Deputy William Griffiths frees Rudowitz from custody.
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Chicago
Christiin Rudo Witz
Elihu Root
Rudowitz
United States
Luman T. Hoy
William Griffiths
Vinci Cures Coughs and Colds Says Alabama Reader
A Maplesville Alabama resident credits Vinci for curing a severe grippe after trying many syrups and physician remedies. The testimonial claims Vinci contains cod liver oil elements without the oil and praises Vinol as a strength builder, with Freeport listing Joseph Enunert as the local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
R. Brick
Maplesville
Ala
Freeport
Joseph Enunert
Fire disaster at crib prompts coroner inquiry
Chicago observers testified on January fire contagion at the intermediate crib where a blaze killed many. Thomas Powers, once a muckers foreman, recounted escape and rapid flame spread while workers ignored fighting the fire.
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Chicago
Hoffman
Thomas Powers
Muckers
Powers
Jorenen
Prior
John J. McCormick
Trintermediatet
Ter Matson
Matson
Mary
Wireless to Jack Binns Hero of the Republic
Chicago message from J C Welby to Jack Binns the Republic wireless operator. Welby shows crowds at the electrical show Marconi invention. Welby and Binns served together in the ocean service and often communicated as ships passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hero of the Republic
Chicago
Jran
Jack Binns
Republic
J. C. Welby
Marconi
Welty
Binns
Ane
Alleged Count Arrested in Real Estate Larceny Case
A man claiming to be German count Charles von Mulster was arrested in Chicago on grand larceny charges filed by a New York woman. She alleges he stole 35 dollars in a real estate transaction, with the suspect appearing depressed yet bearing a dignified demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joan
Charles von Mulster
Iso
New York
von Millererds
Chicago Woman Kills Pets Then Herself in Gas Tragedy
Despondent Chicago woman Mrs. Wundira Tilman killed her cat two dogs a canary and a robin to spare them harm and then took gas in her residence at 466 West High Street, leaving no note. Police report confirms the fatal act occurred in the home on January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wundira Tilman
West Hight
Carmack Juror Arrested in Tennessee Murder Trial
Nashville reports the Carmack murder trial of Colonel Duncan J. Cooper Robin Cooper and John D. Sharp enters the tenth day with two fewer jurors. Jurors Leigh and Jackson are excused for drunkenness and bias, Whitworth may be excused due to illness. Leigh is arrested for perjury after release on a $1600 bond.
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan J. Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Sharp
B. W. Carmack
Talesmen
Leigh
Jackson
Whitworth
Illinois Sailor Drowned on Yankton
LeRoy White, an ordinary seaman on the U S Yankton, was thrown overboard by heavy roll en route from Villefranche to Gibraltar and drowned. The body was not recovered. White enlisted at St Louis and listed Jerseyville as his home.
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Washington
LeRoy White
Yankton
Villefranche
Gibraltar
White
St. Louis
Jerseyville
Baroness Tiesenhausen Tries Poison in Winter Palace
In St. Petersburg on January 29 Baroness Tiesenhausen wife of a palace official attempted suicide at the Winter Palace by taking poison. She was rushed to a hospital in a dying condition.
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Tiesenhausen
St. Petersburg
Winter Palace
Robinson Signs Libel Affidavit
New York January 29 In uncertainty about government action in the libel suit against the New York World Douglass Robinson brother in law of the president signed an affidavit aiding Jerome's plan to have him testify as a complaining witness Jonas Whitley also signed a deposition before Magistrate Krotel stating he called at the World office to challenge the article and deny the libelous claims involving William Nelson Cromwell.
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New York
Jerome
New York World
Mit
Douglass Robinson
Robinson
Jonas Whitley
Krotel
Whitley
Office of the World
William Nelson Cromwell
Taft Denies Panama Canal Involvement Telegraphs Rainey
Representative Rainey of Illinois had accused Charles P. Taft of being tied to the Panama canal purchase. Taft telegraphed from Washington denying the charges and promising to read the telegram and explain in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Taft
Illinois
Washington
Charles P. Taft
Rainey
Taft
Townsfolk defend him as burglar case unfolds
The New York trial of Thomas McAtee of Mahanoy Plane Pa. features a strong show of support from town residents and prominent citizens including Rev Father Crogan and Miss Katherine Mc Laughlin while Congressman Conry defends him and Edward J Reardon testifies he arrested McAtee during the break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas McAtee
Mahanoy Plane
McAtee
Father Crogan
Katherine McLaughlin
Conry
Edward J. Reardon
MeAtee
Kansans Banquet Tonight in Chicago
More than 600 former Kansas residents gather for a Jolification and banquet in the Auditorium, Chicago, in what is described as the first dinner of the Kansas Society with plans for annual events. The item notes a playful, rounded tone and mentions Chicago on January 29 with emphasis on the gathering of former Kansans.
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Sunflower State
Chicago
Kansas
Kansas Sociery
Heroic Captain Clings to Duty After Sea Disaster
New York, Jan 29. Disputes over Nantucket collision blame between Republic and Florida. Republic owners seek 2 million damages, Florida seeks 224 thousand. Italian liner's Captain Ruspini praised for remaining with the crippled vessel twenty four hours, rescuing passengers and transferring them to the Baltic, even as his own ship was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nantucket
Republic
Florida
Court of Admiralty
Ruspini
Navy Wireless Tower Bids Opened in Washington
The Navy Department opened bids to locate a wireless tower in Washington for ship communications up to 4000 miles and sought bids for two onboard apparatus sets enabling continuous transmission and reception up to 1000 miles while also receiving from the Washington station up to 3000 miles. Seven firms submitted bids, signaling lively competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Department
Binns a Hero In France
Paris officials seek special recognition for John R. Binns, the Marconi operator who stayed at his instrument to summon help after the Florida collided with the Republic, lauding his heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binns
France
Paris
Maritime Committee of the
Chamber of Deputies
John R. Binns
Marconi
Florida
Republic
Depew Praises Harriman as Central Railroad Director
Senator Chauncey M. Depew hailed E. H. Harriman as the biggest and strongest railroad man, after Harriman was proposed by Vanderbilt interests for the New York Central board. Depew declined to confirm reports of a Vanderbilt Harriman merger or line combination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilts
Washington
E. H. Harriman
Chauncey M. Depew
Harriman
New York Central Railroad
Vanderbilt
Depew
Attacks Young Official Over Illegal Salary Draw
Representative Mall in Helena Montana submits a resolution accusing Attorney General Galen, brother-in-law to Senator Carter, of illegally drawing 12000 for salary and expenses while not eligible due to age under thirty. The measure calls for return of the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Hielena
Mont
Mall
Galen
Meyer Favors Postal Bill to Allow State Bank Deposits
Postmaster General Meyer urged passage of a postal savings bank bill before a House subcommittee. He said he would not object to amendments allowing funds from postal savings to be deposited in state banks as well as national banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meyer
House Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
DHE
Driscoll Beats Marto in Ten Rounds Fight
New York January 29 reports that Jim Driscoll defeated Johnny Marto in ten fast rounds. The bout showcased Driscoll’s late pace and power as he outboxed Marto and earned the victory in front of a partisan crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driscoll
Marto
New York
Jim Driscoll
Johnny Marto
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for Colds and Croup
Colds this season relieved quickly by Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. Its laxative quality aids the body to expel the cold. Pleasant to take and recommended for children with coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
No resigning under fire says official in ledger account
A quoted officeholder refuses to resign amid alleged charges, asserting no charges exist. The Philadelphia Ledger reports the exchange as the official resists pressure and claims no justification for stepping down. The passage also includes a dialogue snippet about a mother and a child crying, illustrating a contrasting street-level scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Philip's
Muyver
Railroad casualties rise in last quarter fatalities and injuries
Washington, D. C. July September reports from the Interstate Commerce Commission show 7384 persons killed and 16,545 injured on U. S. railroads in the three months. The figures reflect a grim quarter for railway safety nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oan
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Love and whispers in a quirky night exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds as a speaker compliments another and hints at a private joke. The tancee responds with a playful remark about wearing a rubber band to train ears, adding a lighthearted, intimate tone to the scene in a Louisville setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uance
Tancee
Louisville Coutler
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Grove Street Studio
Harriet M. Burbank operates a piano teaching studio at 36 Grove Bt Q-23dtt. The note lists her occupation and studio address for potential students or listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Burbank
Grove Bt
Fragmented Ad Message Reflects Shaky Trade Exchange
OCR snippet shows a garbled line about using advertising to sell goods. It hints that advertising is useless without having the goods to offer, suggesting a misfired sales or business note from a 19th or early 20th century trade context.
The Madstone Myths and a Clay Pipe Absorptive Stone
A medical brief examines madstones and the belief in their power to absorb venom. It explains the capillary action of porous materials like baked clay pipe and a red brick, noting that no stone has a universal or mystical quality. The piece cites cases where stones stayed attached for long periods without saving lives, and highlights the risk of relying on such stones alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miers
Touching Portrait Doubts Spark Retouching Debate
A young woman criticizes a crayon portrait asking for eye and hand adjustments and a wavy hair change. The artist estimates ten dollars for retouching, but she laments that her father won’t approve such enhancements.
Speech of Sergeant Arnabin and harsh sentence quotes
The London Globe recounts Arnabin remarks to a criminal, calling him Prisoner at the bay and praising a clearer case of robbery from master. It also notes a bar prisoner found guilty on several indictments and sentenced to two periods of seven years each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnabin
London Globe
Distress of Mind Over Love Dilemma
Dora seeks advice as three men court her and she weighs money against affection. Clara questions the value of wealth, highlighting the common social pressure to choose based on financial security rather than genuine compatibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Toan
Clara
What caused the rum pus a riddle in court
A Cleveland Press brief quotes a judge asking for the cause of the rumpus. The policeman explains the man before the court is married to the other person, clarifying the marital dispute prompting the question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Press
Setting Him Right in Pep Talks at Philadelphia Press
In a witty exchange the speaker Mr Chesty concedes a memory lapse while Pepprey chides him for manners not recall, highlighting a humorous clash over social etiquette said to appear in the Philadelphia Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chesty
Pepprey
Philadelphia Press
Wisdom as a science of sciences and itself
A concise aphorism attributed to Plato asserts that wisdom constitutes a science of other sciences and also an independent science. It frames wisdom as both meta and core, guiding inquiry and understanding across fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plato
Portraits and jests from a comic era in Punch and Life
A critic congratulates a villain drawn from life in a play with the author admitting the character mirrors himself. In a separate sketch a vicar questions a rector about cattle straying and a farmer jokes about pastures as a sheepish pun lands in the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Vicar
Poppleton
Ippleton Church
Bates
Loudon
Gompers Talks and Is Cheered in New York
Samuel Gompers, president of the AFL, addressed the Ethical Social League in New York, defending the boycott as Revolutionary American and urging upholding of constitutional rights. He warned against laws that outlaw unions, and said he would stand for freedom of speech and press even if it means consequences for some. He noted a $29,000,000 fine against a corporation and criticized unequal political action toward labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ethical Social League
Ile
Fran
McKinley Day Observed in Washington
In Washington the birthday of William McKinley born January 29 1843 is marked by patriotic society activities. A memorial sermon on William McKinley the Man the Soldier the Citizen President and Christian will be delivered next Sunday evening at First Congregational Church by Rev Dr Woodrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Williiam McKinley
United States
National
Mr. McKinley
William McKinley
Dr. Woodrow
First Congregational Church
Democrats Split Over County Local Option Repeal
Indianapolis Jan 29 Democrats in the house are divided on repealing the county local option law. A conference in Speaker Honans office ended in a heated dispute as several members left the room amid the mudslinging argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
House of Representatives
Honan
Speaks From Gallows Acknowledges Murder Victim
Dave Edwards was executed for killing J By Davis in Chattanooga Tennessee. On the scaffold he said that Davis is in a region where the sinful go and that he will join him soon. He added Davis had little time to prepare for the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Dave Edwards
J By
Davis
Hi Davis
Cattle Barons Sell 200000 Acre Long 8 Ranch
In Big Springs Texas on January 29 R W L Slaughter acting for C W Slaughter sold the Long 8 ranch spanning 200000 acres to investors from Iowa. Reported price about 3,900,100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs
Tex
R. WL. Slaughter
C. (. Slaughter
Algernon Farr Passes Away at Ninety One
Algernon Warr aged eighty nine years and president of the Milineig National Bank in Springfield Alabama died on January 29 in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon Farr
Springfield
Algernon
Warr
Mwilneig National Bank
Classical Scholar Reads Hebrew Themed Exchange Quips
A brief exchange notes a scholar strong in classical studies but described as backward in reading Hebrew. The dialogue hints at differing literacy across languages and reading styles, implying a cultural or linguistic contrast without specific events or places.
Pineules for the Kidneys Trial Bottle Offer
Pineules for the kidneys described as small golden globules with direct kidney action. Claims quick relief for backache rheumatism lumbago and fatigue after workouts. An 80 days trial costs 1.00. Sold by H. J. Moggée and C. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moggée
C. P. Guenther
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Mason
Sherman
Calhoun
McKinley
Walter Clyde Jones
Frank P. Schmitt
William ‘M. Brown
Morton D. Hull
Lockport
Utica
Ay ‘Wein
General Assembly
Fieldstack
State House
John Hogan
Charles McBride
Thomas J. Hickey
Edwin Gants
Frank Juandmesser
John J. Galligan
Mollie McCable
Charles Baldwin
C. P. Sullivan
George Thorpe
J. H. Hogan
W. W. Fuller
John Gardner
Charles W. Baldwin
James Kinney
C. F F. Enerick
Henrietta West
John Butrick
David Lewis
George Kritzing
Winol
Carmack
Cromwell
Douglas Robinson
Cels
Philadel
NAVY
Lauds
Young
the Madstone
Gompers
Federation
Euphonius
M'Kinley
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