Government meat inspection debate swells in congress
Mondell of Wyoming attacks sensational framing of meat packing criticism citing English debates and Reynolds Neill report. Slayden of Texas condemns public exposure while a Bay State man blasts packers. Ames denounces tainted sources and calls for costly government inspection to back genuine reform.
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Washington
Neill-Reynolds
Chicago
Mondell
Wyoming
House of Commons
England
United States
Slayden
Texas
Neill- Reynolds
Reynolds-Neu
Debating House Speeches Stir Georgia Rivalry in Slurs
A lively exchange between Grosvenor of Georgia and Bartlett from Illinois sparked laughter as Bartlett challenged a speech and Grosvenor retorted about misinterpretation. Prince of Hingis and others joined in the chatty debate during the session with banter and mutual respect acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jane
Prince of Hingis
Chen
Grosvenor and Baartlett
Georgia
Ollo
Brytlett
Grosvenor
Sevice
Reyort
Bartett
Emevenor
Bartlett
Grosvenon
Popp
Uipots
Illinois
Prince
Olio
Gompers Addresses Bookbinders Convention in Washington
William Gompers head of the Federation of Labor spoke to the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders in session here urging petitions to Congress for worker benefits. He warned that if petitions are dismissed they will become demands and may seek public sympathy and conscience, noting wealthy interests threaten lawmakers and presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Gompers
Federation of Labor
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Congress
Jahbar
United States
They Want to Go Home Washington
The house moves toward a fast end of the session with plans to shorten daily hours and consider night sessions. Leaders discuss completing work quickly as statehood and a railroad rate bill near resolution. Members push for adjournment before July to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate panel backs higher pay for letter carriers
Washington June 13 The senate committee on post office and post reads ordered a favorable report on Senator Wanee s bill to increase salaries of the various grades of letter carriers in free delivery offices Salaries of these now have not been increased in twenty three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Post Ofice and Post Reads
Senator Wanee
Sherman Bill Fixes Interstate Passenger Rate at Two Cents
Washington June 13 Representative Sherman of New York introduced a bill fixing the passenger rate on all railroads engaged in interstate business at two cents per mile effective January 1 next. The measure targets standardizing fares across the United States and could impact travel costs nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman
New York
United States
Crime Rages in Russia Baron Murder in Riga
In Riga on June 43 Baron Kampenhau sen was killed and the baroness slightly wounded by a servant. The murderer died by his own hand when arrested, ending the violent incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Riga
Missouri GOP reelects Ix Niedringhaus chairman
Thomas Ix Niedringhans is re elected chairman of the Missouri Republican state committee. In Monroe Alabama Bert Ward aeronaut fell from a parachute and was killed instantly during a balloon ascent. Berlin plans a crematory for condemned meat at about 300000 dollars. A wire sweep in Peebles Adams county destroyed fourteen buildings. Minnesota Republican state convention in session at Duluth. Louisiana board of health declares no yellow fever in New Orleans or Louisiana. The tenth annual convention of the binders in session at Washington. From cholera outbreak last August to April 21 Philippines reported 1098 cases and 8114 deaths. Postage after Oct 1 1907 to England 5 cents for first ounce 8 cents second. Delaware legislature elected Henry A Dupont US senator for term starting March 1905. A tornado in Chouteau county Montana caused 200000 dollars damage. Three persons severely hurt Ned Watson a Negro was killed by a mob at Pocomoke City Maryland. A mob violently assaulted employer Samuel S Barnes. A tornado swept Mfton Georgia ruining over fifty houses.
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Thomas Ix. Niedringhans
Missouri
Republican State Committee
Monroe
Bert Ward
Berlin
Peebles
Adams County
Loxa
Minnesota
Duluth
New Orleans
Louvlshana
Louisiana Board of Health
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Washington
Philippines
England
Delaware
Henry A. Dupont
United States
Chouteau County
Mont
Ned Watson
Pocomoke City
Ramuel S. Barnes
Mfton
Ununiform Taxation Report on an Orphans Institution at Normal
Springfield June 13 Attorney General Stead says exemptions for capital stock of certain corporations violate the constitution and laws. He notes lack of uniform taxation and conflicts with sections of article 9 and 0. State board of equalization exempted those stocks previously. Soldiers Orphans Home normal and investigation report found lax discipline and incompetent management, but moral training satisfactory and misconduct charges against Superintendent McCauley appear improper.
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Springfield
Stead
Supreme Court
Springfeld
T. Me
Edward A. Kelley
Mary Aivyseh
Tinois State Board of Chivities
Winois
Normal UK
McCauley
Long trolley trip proposed between Chicago and St Louis
A limited train by trolley between Chicago and St Louis may begin within the coming year if Illinois traction plans succeed. Three new large cars with latest improvements will operate between Springfield and St Louis until northern gaps are finished, then run through between Chicago and St Louis. Cars named the Illinois Indiana and Missouri reflect the electric interurban syndicate’s reach across Illinois.
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Bloomington
Chicago
St. Louis
Ahnois Taction Company
Corn Reds
Springfield
St. Touts
Indiana
Missouri
Railroad Companies Face Obstruction Charges at Cahokia Creek
Belleville May 13 The Perin Railway Association and nine railroads including St Louis Terminal Big Four Louisville and Nashville Southern Mobile and Ohio and Burlington are charged with obstructing Cahokia Creek with bridges and piles to raise water levels and flood the American Bottoms risking property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevine
Perin Railway Association
St. Louis
Man and accomplice sentenced for murder and death by action
Alexander inteherart and Luther Gillin were found guilty in a harsh trial for the murder of Jones. They received a sentence of twenty years each in the state prison. The court proceedings revealed the victim died from blows and a battery strap was used, tying the act to a deliberate killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmin
Alexander Inteherart
Luther Gillin
Wits
Dauarder
Jones
Coal Miners Return to Work in Tarrishure TL
Five of the Carn Coal Company's mines resume operations in Tarrishure with others to start once improvements finish. A wage settlement on the scene differential between Saline and Williamsen counties is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrishure
Dune i
Carn Coal Company
Willainsen
Jury returns guilty verdict in Nolan murder case
In Edwardsville on June 13 a jury deliberated twenty two hours before finding Joseph Nolan, a saloon keeper, guilty of the killing of Red and William Sonnet, two fishermen, on the night of March 12. Nolan was sentenced to thirty seven years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Joseph Nolan
Red
William Sonnet
Noho
Daily delivery plan at ten cents a week
The Daily announces citywide newspaper delivery available at 10 cents per week, detailing widespread service options and pricing for residents.
Injunction Issued Against Dyspepsia Claims
A stringent injunction has been issued against the malignant activity of dyspepsia amongst all people by Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It promises swift relief for stomach and bowel disorders and urges use at first sign of trouble. Sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
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Caldwell
Graduation at West Point Highlights Officers’ Pay Gap
West Point graduation honors Secretary Taft General Corbin General Chaffee and Gen Mornee Porter as Chaffee’s son received his diploma. Corbin urged high service standards and noted officer pay lags behind skilled trades with per diem rates cited for foot and mounted officers. No near term raise seemed likely.
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West Point
Taft
Corbin
Chaffee
Mornee Porter
Genral Chaffee
Genon Henry
Lndor
Mystery of state supreme court session unfolds
Springfield June 12 the veil over Thursday night s secret supreme court session list lifted when Chief Justice Scott cited Hardy N Bradford of Flora DL for contempt and Richard S C Reaugh of Louisville TH to appear Friday morning and show why they should not be disbarred from practice of law The information cites Bradford informing Reaugh that he knew how the court voted and that a $10000 payoff could alter the judgment in the Uncle Billy Hudleson case of Clay county
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Springfield
State Supreme Court
Scott
Hardy N. Bradford
Flora, DL
Richard S.C. Reaugh
Louisville
Uncle Billy’ Hudleson
Clay County
Supreme Court
HH. N. Bradford
Reaugh
Bradford
Albert M. Rose
Matheson
Abduction of 7 Year Old Boy in Philadelphia
A 7 year old, Charles F L Muth, was abducted after being called from his classroom by a messenger. The boy is the son of jeweler Charles Muth of 1632 Columbia Avenue. Police searched the city with no trace. a warning unsigned letter said the child would be returned today and to not alert neighbors or police. Officials directed patrolmen to monitor ferries, railroads, and street car lines leaving the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles FL Muth
Charles Muth
Columbia Avenue
Cnet
Jury Finds PEEF Men Guilty in Big Packard Case
Kansas City June 13 jury found Armour Swift Cudahy and Nelson Morris Pack ing guilty on charges of accepting concessions from Burlington railway on shipments to New York for export. The trial hinged on a 23 cent rate for a shipment to Germany versus a 35 cent legal rate, with defense arguing lack of jurisdiction and contract legality. Judge McPherson instructed potential intent and noted that contracts may be legitimate to anticipate future rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ise Geatast
Chicago
Armour & Co, Swift & Co
Cudahy & Co
Nelson Morris Packtog Company
Burlington Railway
New York
Germny
Interstate Commerce Commission
McPherson
Burlington
Pittsburgh and Allegheny vote on consolidation into Greater Pittshiure
On June 12 Pittsburg approved consolidation with Allegheny by about 20 000 votes while Allegheny rejected it by roughly 4 000. Allegheny plans to challenge the consolidation law in the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alegheny
Pittsburg
Pittshore
Pittshiure
Allegheny
Supreme Court
Kentucky Court Upholds Co-Education Ban in Schools
The Kentucky court of appeals sustains the 1904 act prohibiting co-education in public schools. The ruling is appealable to the United States Supreme Court. The decision, reported from Frankfort on June 13, preserves racial segregation in schooling pending higher court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Frankfort
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Commonwealth
United States Supreme Court
Prohibition Council Opens Session in Madison
The National Council of Women's Prohibition Clubs met in the state capital with Mrs. Anna Sloan Walker of Decatur Ohio presiding. Welcome address given by Reverend Wy. Ales Kay of Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
National Council of Women's Prohibition Clubs
Anna Sloan Walker
Decatur
Ales Kay
Baseball Scores From Chicago and Across Leagues
Scores include Philadelphia 2 over Pittsburgh 0 in the league. Brooklyn 1 at Chicago. New York 4 at Cincinnati. St Louis 2 at Boston. Cleveland 5 over New York 4 in twelve innings. Detroit 7 over Philadelphia. Chicago 5 in twelve innings. Louisville 2 over Minneapolis. Indianapolis 10 at St Paul 3, and 9 in seven innings. Toronto 12 at Milwaukee 0. Denver 11 over Quiaha. Darkness halted Pueblo Line game.
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Chicago
Dune We
Philadelphia
Pittsbirg
Brooklyn
New York
Louisville
Minneapolis
Dodianapolis
St. Pauls
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Columbus- Warsas City
Columbus
Tonto
Milwaukee
Poleda
Western
Pueblo
Puello
Denver
Quiaha
Excur s to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 23 40
The C M & St Paul offers round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 23 40 departing July 10 to 15. Limited to August 380 for the Elks annual meeting. Agent J B Sweat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. & St. Paul
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Elks
J.B
Have your carpets cleaned by A M Hoover
A M Hoover offers carpet cleaning service with phone number 808 for bookings and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hoover
Sewing Machines Agents for New Home and Standard
T. 8. RYAN offers agents for New Home and Standard sewing machines among other makes at 87 Galena Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Ryan
Dawy Jousnar Parcel Delivery Expands Citywide
The Dawy Jousnar service now delivers to every district in the city within a week, expanding access for residents. Officials say the program ensures timely handling and broad coverage across neighborhoods.
Railways Now On Trial Over Export Freight Rebates
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad faces trial over alleged rebates on export shipments to Armour & Co Swift & Co Cudaly & Co and the Nelson Morris Co. The case, merged with related actions, hinges on a non published center rate from Kansas City to Liverpool and other foreign points and whether such a rate existed or was published. If guilty, penalties range up to 20000 per count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Armour & Co, Swift ,& Co. Cudaly & Co
Nelson Morris Co
Burlington Company
Nansas City
Liverpool
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jessie Lyons
Juvey
Purlington
Lehieh
Grand Crunk and Western
Toledo, St. Louis
Rath Goud
National Supreme Court
Cure for foul breath via Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
An ad claims a bad breath caused by various digestive issues can be cured by Dr Caldwell’s laxative Syrup Pepsin. It purports to clean impurities and leave breath sweet. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or one dollar with a money back guarantee.
Wisconsin G A R and Women’s Relief Corps Meet in Marinette
G A R Wisconsin department convened with about 300 delegates in Marinette on June 13. The state G A R membership is about 8,000 with a slight decrease shown in statistics. Commander-in-Chief Sonner praised the absence of graft cases among Grand Army men. The Women’s Relief Corps state convention voted $100 to furnish the dining room at Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia, the former rebel prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps’ State Consention
Andersonville
Statehood bill report withdrawn as conference compacts reach Senate
Washington June 3 report on the statehood bill withdrawn from consideration. A new compromise report from conferees is presented to the Senate. The bill extending live stock car time to thirty six hours passes. Lakerie Ohio river canal bill discussed. Minor measures pass. Railroad rate bill sent back to conference. Sun dry civil act amended to ban canteens in soldiers homes. No clear outcome on Neill-Reynolds report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Lakerie and
Ohio River Ship Canal
House
Neill-Reynolds Heeft
National Editorial association opens in Indianapolis
Delegates to the National Editorial association were welcomed in Indianapolis with addresses by John Wern, Governor Hanly, Mayor Bookwalter, Hilton M. Brown and W B Woesthike. P V Collins of Minneapolis responded. The first business session opened this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Editorial Association
John Wern
Hanly
Bookwalter
Hilton M. Brown
W. BB. Woesthike
P. V. Collins
Minneapolis
Townsend Kills Dine Set After Dispute in Iowa City
R Townsend ex city editor of the Iowa City Republican fatally shot Dine set following a dispute. Townsend was a noted graduate of Towa adversity and a member of Phi Delta data fraternity. Cause given as the reason for the shooting remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Eb, R. Townsend
Iowa City Republican
Dine Set
Towa
Phi Delta Data Fraternity
Ness
Market quotes from Chicago Board of Trade report
Chicago markets report June 12 lists futures and cash quotes across wheat oats corn and soymeal with live stock prices and receipts. It records prices for July and Sept contracts, cash sales themes for winter and spring wheat, and livestock values for hogs cattle sheep and calves at Chicago and East Buffalo.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Wheiitt Opto, High
Loew
Asia
Nowa Bard
Ouorthern
Sane
Lana
Faso
East Buffalo
N. C
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Best
For Sale House at 235 N Galena Ave Bargain Opportunity
For sale a residence at 235 N Galena Ave with modern conveniences steam heat baths city water sewer gas barn and first class condition. Will sell house with part or entire lot grand opportunity inquire GEO J HN 4 120 tf 44 Stephenson St.
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N. Galena Ave
GEO
J. HN
Stephenson St
Early cabbage and tomato plants at Burchard garden
West Freeport garden report notes early cabbage tomato and celery plants at Burchard's plot. Planted rows show rapid growth with mild spring conditions expected to boost yields across the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burchard’s Garden
West Freeport
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Mrs McGraw of Freeport
An endorsement from Mrs P McGraw of 63 Spring St Freeport praises Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy for kidney trouble. She reports backache restlessness at night and a dragging feeling relieved after using two boxes from Mamert's drug store. Price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ate
Mra. P. McGraw
Spring St
Doat
Dean
Mamert's
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
North Western Line excursion rates to San Francisco and LA
Low rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles via the North Western Line. An excursion rate of one first class limited fare plus $2.00 for round trip from all stations June 26 to July 7 with favorable return limits. Three fast through trains daily to California The Overland Limited and The Los Angeles Limited electric lighted throughout. The China & Japan Fast Mail offers drawing room and tourist sleeping cars to both cities. For itineraries contact Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franisco
Los Angeles
California
San Francisco
China & Japan
Chicago & North-Western
R'y
Very Low Excursion Rates to Portland and Northwest Ports
Very low excursion fares from all stations June 18 to 22 to Portland Tacoma Seattle and other North Pacific and British Columbia points via the North Western Line. Return limits favorable for Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit association meeting in Portland Ore. Fast trains coastward daily. The Overland Limited electric lighted Chicago to Portland in under three days. Also The Chicago Portland Special with sleeping cars reclining chair cars and dining cars. For itineraries and full information apply to Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
North Pacific
British Columbia
Pacific Coast Travel Deals From Chicago via Major Lines
$75.00 round trip from Chicago to the Pacific Coast with daily departures June 1 to September 30. Low rates from other points via Chicago Union Pacific and North-Western Line to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma and more. Daily guided Pullman sleeping car excursions to major western cities. Double berth fares from Chicago $7.00 and Omaha $5.75. Inquiries to Chicago & North Western Railway agents. Glide 8-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union Pacific, & North-Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Ogders
Salt Lake City
Omaha
Chicago & North- Western R’y
Homeseeker Excursion to Northwest West and Southwest
Ex cursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the indicated territory via the North-Western Line. Standard and Tourist Cars and "The Best of Everything." For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry. 1-4dwtd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeseeker
Chicago & Northestern R'y
Low Summer Tourist Rates By Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip tickets at roughly half tariff to destinations in Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Tickets on sale June 1 to September 80 with final return by October. Contact J P Hamer or G G P A St Paul for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Michigan
J. P. Hamer
St. Paul
Low Rates to Lake Geneva Suburbs via North-Western Line
Weekly weekend excursion offer to Williams Bay Fontana and Lake Geneva Wisconsin via the North Western Railway. Tickets sold Fridays Saturdays Sundays with return validity limited to Monday after sale date. Applies to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Lake Geneva
Williams Bay
Fontana
Wis
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western R'y
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Domen
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Joshua
Prince of Wiinois
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Tere
Normnal
General Assembly
State Board of Equaliazation
Company
Chamberlain
Notie Gan Starid
Women's Prohibition Clubs
Ioc
Railways
Journal
Giarrio
Shecould
Saya Conte Winhder
Tantiour
Chicago Grain
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Aan
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