One sided Bur Por the Band Wagon Debate on Hepburn Rate Fixer
Towns end of Michigan opens debate on the Hepburn rate bill detailing shipper complaints against private car and terminal charges. He explains the midnight rate device and a 30 day notice rule, defends the commissions power to set a reasonable maximum rate, and warns railways that rejection could push socialistic control, urging Republican unity.
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Washington
Townsend
Michigan
Commission
Republican Party
Adamson Defends Interstate Commerce Debate Position
In a Democratic avenue speech Adamson of Georgia argued against partisan divides over commerce policy. He cited Democratic history and praised reforms while noting Republican assurances and the Acceptable stance of the party. Other speakers Hinshaw and Richardson supported the bill with little opposition noted as questions arose about its stringency.
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Adamson
Georgia
Townsend
Rad
Republica
Wepbur
Industries of Indiana produce vast factory totals in 1904
In Indiana from 1904 data a preliminary summary shows 7 045 operating manufacturing establishments with total production of 891 105 838 including custom work and repairs. The smaller industries would add 10 070 establishments. 745 establishments represented capital of 40 but 25 021. Salaried officials and clerks totaled 32 088 with 84 274 wage earners. Wages amounted to 72 178 250. The eight principal industries include carriages wagon and wagon parts machinery tools glass leather and related sectors.
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Washington
Indiana
Moe
Aour
Gyist
Wewat
Woman guests barred from House lobby incident
Senator Warren escorted President Roosevelt's sisters into the House lobby during a session, violating protocol. Assistant Doorkeeper Kennedy quickly removed them beyond the forbidden line, placing them in the gallery with the president’s party.
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Washington
House
Senator Warren
Roosevelt
Owles
Robinson
Kennedy
Senate and House in Brief in Washington
The senate approved about forty bills including consular service reorganization. The shipping subsidy bill was debated and amended to remove the tonnage tax. An executive session occurred. The house focused on passage of the Hepburn railway rate fixing bill with advocates Hepburn Adamson Winship Richardson supporting its passage and no opposition speeches recorded.
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Senate
House
Washington
Hepburn
Adamson
Georgia
Winshaw
Nebraska
Richardson
Alabama
Magoon reports improved sanitation in Panama and Colon
Washington January 31 United States minister to Panama and canal zone governor Charles J Magoon says sanitary conditions in the cities of Panama and Colon and the American zone strip are better than ever and for first time in a hundred years non immune residents there is no yellow fever
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Washington
Panama
Colon
Charles J. Magoon
United States
Canal Zone
Fire at Illinois State School for the Deaf barns destroyed
Fire at midnight swept the barns and store buildings of the Illinois State School for the Deaf in Jacksonville. A strong northwest wind fed flames threatening the main structures while firefighters worked to prevent spread to other buildings.
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Jacksonville
Iinois State School For the Deaf
Two Long Lost Missives Restored After Long Delay
Evansville Indiana reports the delivery of a postal card sent from Richmond Virginia on August 26 1802 that vanished for nearly fourteen years. The card reached Louisville Evansville and St Louis railroad offices after being found in New York station D. In Peoria Illinois a letter mailed April 15 1886 to Howard Waright then Bloomington Illinois arrived after twenty years. The letter shows a dead letter office stamp and contains a small amount of money untouched. Authorities cannot explain the delays.
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Evansville
Ind
Richmond
Louisville, Evansville
Bloomington
Knight
Cleveland Visits the Legislature in Albany
Grover Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland attended joint sessions of the New York Legislature in Albany. He took a center aisle seat in the assembly chamber as each senator was presented by Lieutenant Governor Bruce in the ceremonial seating.
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Cleveland
Albany
N. Y
Grover Cleveland
Bruce
Cleveland Sees Unprecedented Lake Navigation Rise
The steel steamship Rank HK Squires arrived from Buffalo, marking the second large vessel to travel from Buffalo to Cleveland this month. Lake navigation in January is described as almost unprecedented, reflecting an unusual spike in activity and maritime movement.
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Cleveland
Ble
Rank HK. Squires
Buffalo
Isvle
Diamuary
Royal Wedding Planned for Next Fall in Paris
The Echo de Paris publishes an interview with Marguiy de Viana, an intimate friend of King Alfonso, stating the king and Princess Henri will wed in the early part of next June.
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Paris
Echo de Paris
Marguiy de Viana
Alfonso
Hnni
Fire destroys Robs Manufacturing picture frame plant
A Chicago fire leveled the Robs Manufacturing Company plant at Sixteenth and isk streets, a factory famed for picture frames and curtain poles. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars, with extensive property damage and production halt.
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Chicago
Robs Manufacturing Company
Sixteenth
Isk
Robs Company
No progress on the scale in Indianapolis report
No progress is reported by the joint scale committee of the southwestern states conference, which is meeting with the central states group to discuss adjustments. The talks yield no new decisions and little movement toward a settlement or timetable.
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Indianapolis
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Chronic Piles and Sores
Twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores ends after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports it cured both conditions with no trace remaining. Best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds. 25c at Joseph Emmert's drug store.
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Bucklen
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Joseph Emmert
New Soap Enables Laundry at Sea on Salt Water
An Wugish company forms to supply a soap allowing laundry on salt water aboard ocean steamships. The innovation would eliminate the need to stock 50 000 to 100 000 pieces of linen for long voyages and enable washing onboard.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Digest Health Benefit
An old advertorial claims perfection in the physical comes from Nature and purges toxins. Cathartics gripe and dissipate but DeWitt's Little Early Risers expel putrid matter and bile to let the liver return to normal activity. Improves complexion. Sold by all druggists SLB.
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DeWitt
Promised Immunity Promise 18 Made in Garfield Letters
Chicago January 31 reports say three witnesses testified at Judge Humphrey's immunity pleas hearing that letters between Garfield and Dawes may be admitted as evidence. Dawes pledged confidential information, citing sacredness. Dawes requested introduction of personal letters. Garfield remained silent.
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Chicago
Garfield
Charles G. Dawes
McKinley
Central Trust Company
Humphrey
Dawes Corroborates Garfield Interview About Packers
Samuel McRoberts testifies that Garfield told Louis C. Wrauthoff of Armour & Co that his Chicago club interview would have general findings and remain in archives. McRoberts says Garfield claimed authority of the president and Cortelyou, promising protection for packers.
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Smuel McRoberts
Armour & Co
Dawes
Garfield
Louis C. Wrauthoff
Armour
Chicago
Mayr
Mir
Strauthoff
McRoberts
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Kkravthoff Haw
Puachers
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Anarchist Arrest Ties to King Alfonso Visit
In San Sebastian Sprain January 81 police detained a foreign anarchist who arrived during King Alfonso’s visit. The king lunched again at Villa Mourisvof in Wiarritz with Princesses Henry and Inna of Battenberg.
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San Sebastian
Sprain
Alfonso
Pennsylvania Railroad Cash Deposit Contested in Hearing
The Pennsylvania Railroad company faced a challenge over a $10 cash deposit required on each R20 Milenne book. The hearing before Secretary of Internal Affairs Brown concluded with the decision reserved.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Abruzzi Duke Plans Africa Exploration Voyage
The duke of Abruzzi, cousin of Sir Victor Kim Manuel Tatsabrosi, completes preparations for a voyage into the heart of Africa to seek new meats and expand exploration. The expedition aims to map unknown regions and establish trade routes.
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Abruzzi
Sura
Dan
Duke of
Abruasi
Sing Victor Kim- Manuel Tatsabrosi
Gautrauge
Heart of
Africa
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Fast Relief
The salve is praised for soothing piles sores cuts and boils with instant pain relief. It is said to draw out inflammation reduce swelling and act as a reboundary aid to circulate blood and help nature remove the trouble entirely. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Coveted School Covens Gather Items for Sale
A list of assorted school items including marbles bats balls baskets erasers memorandums pictures and similar odds and ends was offered for sale at Patti gon Biydera with a stated lot size of twelve items.
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Pattigon
Biydera
Regulation Proposal Against Standard Oil in New Jersey
In New Jersey senate testimony from New York city cites alleged lax corporate laws enabling Standard Oil and its subsidiaries to subvert popular rights. The resolution directs the attorney general to sue for annulling and forfeiting the company's charter under common law on monopolies and interstate commerce laws.
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State Senate
Militutn
New York City
Missouri
Anditiet
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Senate
Elkins
Judge Hastings Rules Paper Is Gambling Debt Mocked
In Marinette Wisconsin Judge Hastings handed down a decision on a gambling debt matter. A local barber Joseph Merz lost 350 dollars on a roulette wheel and paid his loss with a certificate of deposit. The piece notes a transfer of Luis to another man and Afar’s attempt to stop payment.
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Marinette
Wis
Hastings
Circuit Court
Seegal
Joseph Merz
Luis
Chicago Gets What She Wants
Chicago Board of Trade announces Wabash railroad filed a tariff at Washington to take effect tomorrow granting Chicago a 28 cent grain rate to the eastern seaboard.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
The
Wabash Railroad
Washington
Seaboard
Policy Holders Seek Representation Formed in Chicago
The Life Insurance Policy Holders Association of Illinois has been formed in Chicago to obtain representation for policy holders in the nineteen mutual reserve companies operating in the state.
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Chicago
The Markets in Chicago and East Buffalo Trade
Chicago and East Buffalo report mixed commodity quotes with wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and beef futures, cash grain prices, and live stock, hogs and cattle receipts. Prices for wheat and corn across futures and cash markets show small fluctuations, while live hogs and cattle reflect steady demand and varied grades. East Buffalo listings echo steady market tone for cattle, hogs, lambs, and veal with price ranges noted by Dunning & Stevens.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Powtery
Seward
Choice
Choice Prairie
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N.Y
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Remarkable Cure Claim
For coughs and colds no remedy is equal to Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. It outsells others by expelling cold and acting as a cathartic on the bowels. It affords immediate relief in croup coughs and whooping cough. Children love it and it is sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Burwell and Cash Grocers Report Power Trouble
Burwell and The Cash Grocers at 110 Tephenson Street face power issues affecting operations. Local officials have been notified and equipment outages are being investigated. No injuries or further disruptions reported at this time.
Rail wreck probe and bank shorts fall from favor
Peoria Ill Jan 81 report shows school inspectors say they will drop prosecution of Peoria National Bank and bondsmen over the Dougherty shortage amid public pressure. Judge McCulloch held bank and bondsmen liable for about 750000. Some board members push to require bondsmen to cover shortages beyond 150000 from Dougherty estate. Also: Bishop Spalding transferred to Hot Springs Arkansas for health. signalman testifies asleep in Santa Fe wreck probe. passenger train 1 derailed near Laura with minor injuries.
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Peoria, I
John
Stevens
Batley
Frity Lueder
Peoria National Bank
Dougherty
Schoo
McCulloch
Bord
Spalding
Arkansas
Peoria
Ill
St. Augustine
Fila
Hot Springs
Ark
John S. Smith
Chillicothe
Nis
Smith
George Sr. Werntherwax
Fort Madison
Sheriff Offered 1000 for Life in Illinois Shooting Case
In Bloomington Illinois on January 31 Sheriff James White of Logan county said to a physician, Save his life and I will pay you 1000, after a shooting that wounded William Hatchett during a failed custody attempt. Hatchett survived and the physician sues for the fee, a case watched for precedent. Also reported is a case of open air treatment for a year old, where a policeman accepted the method after observing a well covered infant at home on Raymond Street.
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Bloomington
Jas. White
Logan County
Willaim Hatchett
Matchett
Crosby
Winois
Jacob Rath
Raymond Street
Chicago mail robber attempts suicide after confession
Calvin W. Greene, a mail carrier in Chicago, confessed to robbing the mails and claimed no friends to aid his bond. He then attempted suicide but was prevented. He reportedly delayed confessing until after detection.
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Chicago
Calvin W. Greene
Nnd
Ife
Warm Weather Fatalities Hit Danville in Record Wave
More than twenty people have died in Danville within the last twenty four hours as doctors attribute the rising toll to continued warm weather. City death rate reaches a historic high, signaling an unprecedented heat emergency.
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Danville
Dan
Grain Inspector Appointed for East St. Louis
Governor Deneen appoints Frita Einstein Jr of Chicago as chief grain inspector at East St. Louis to replace Charles Davis who moves to Chicago.
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St. Louis
Springfield
Deneen
Frita Einstein, Jr
Chicago
East St. Louis
Charles Davis
Anti Railway Pass Order Prohibits State Passes
Springfield Alabama January 31 Governor Dunne enforces an executive order barring state employees from accepting or using railroad passes, tightening travel privileges and signaling strict adherence to official transportation policies.
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Springfield
Deneen
Greatly Reduced West and Northwest Rail Rates
West and Northwest routes from Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Ry cut fares Feb 15 to Apr 7 to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other West and Northwest points. Includes half price for children, liberal stopovers, and tourist sleeper validity. For details contact nearest ticket agent or F A Miller General Passenger Agent.
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Northwest
Chicago
Milwaukee
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