Dramatic House Scene Over Statehood Conference Report
In Washington on June 15 the House witnessed a dramatic debate as the conference report on statehood for New Mexico and Arizona was adopted. Speaker Cannon, angered by an insinuation, left the chair and asserted his position as Democrats and Republicans cheered. Mat eus A. Smith spoke on the bill amidst tumult and partisan applause.
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Moon
Tennessee
Mateus A. Smith
Arigona
Beakes
House of Repssentatives
Republian
Herre
New Mexico
Arizona
Cannon
Dalzell
Smith
Fractious debate over statehood compromise speech erupts
A fiery floor exchange centers on a remark by a Arizona delegate alleging traffic in legislation. Oncle Job describes the claim as unfounded, while the chamber erupts in applause and lawmakers from both parties surround Speaker Cannan praising the statehood compromise.
Roosevelt opposes house meat inspection substitute
President Roosevelt opposes the House substitute for the meat inspection provision in the agricultural appropriation bill. He may not veto if Congress passes the bill with the House version, but he viewing it as inadequate, and Representative Wadsworth held talks with him.
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Washington
Roosevel
Congress
House
Wadsworth
New York
House Committee On Agriculture
Roosevelt
House Committee
President’s critique of inspection clause and court review
The president voiced objections to a committee closure for 24 hour inspection and to a court review clause in the substitute. He argued government payment of inspection charges would reduce law effectiveness compared with Packers paying. He wrote these points in a letter to Wadsworth.
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Wadsworth
Senate Set To Vote Next Thursday On Panama Canal Bill
In Washington on June 15 the senate planned a Thursday vote on the Panama sea level canal bill. Conference reports were accepted on diplomatic and naval appropriations. The upper chamber also approved liability limits for individuals toward national banks, confirmed A. W. Benson as Burton of Kansas successor, and admitted Dupont of Delaware as senator-elect. Senator Dryden spoke for a canal across the isthmus, while a land grant bill for Wisconsin forest reservation advance was approved. The House adopted the conference report on the statehood bill and continued consideration of the sundry civil bill.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Bill Hamilton
Michigan
Committee On
Territories
Senate
A. W. Benson
Burton
Kansas
Dupont
Delaware
Dryden
Isthmus
Panama
Wisconsin
House
Conference
Eight-Hour Day Speeches Highlight Printer Union Talk
Washington June 15. Speeches favored the eight hour day at the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders session. President Loarh of the Typographical union said the strike continues with over 40 600 union printers now enjoying the eight hour day.
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Washington
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Loarh
Typographical Union
Vice President Fairbanks Heads to Indianapolis
Washington June 15. Vice President Fairbanks called at the White House then departed for Indianapolis to address members of the National Editorial association.
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Washington
White House
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
National Editorial Association
Still Working on the Rate Bill in Washington
The session of the conferees over the rate bill stretched six hours without reaching any agreement on disputed points.
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Washington
No Proof Houser Offered Bribe in State Probe
Madison witnesses testify there is not a scintilla of evidence that Houser offered to pay Host one cent. Attorney Jones and Insurance Commissioner Host contradict allegations of bribery in the Mouser case. The motion for Houser's acquittal rests on the claim that Host would not be a beneficiary of any $2000 offer to the Republican campaign fund, as argued in the municipal court exam.
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Madison, Wis
Houser
Host
Birt W. Jones
Zeno M. Host
Sturdevant
Mouser
Townser
Donovan
Republican Campaign Fund
Jones
Distinguished Ohio Mother Dies in Lima at 87
Mrs. John H. Melly, mother of a prominent Ohio family and mother-in-law of the late Senator Calvin S. Brice, died in Lima on June 15 in her 87th year, the oldest woman in the city.
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Ohio
Lima
John H. Melly
Calvin S. Brice
Roosevelt Obituary In Sayville Reminds Of Aging Era
Robert B B Roosevelt uncle of the president dies at Sayville L I aged 77. Canada plans a 100 million canal from Georgian Bay to Montreal. Ireland’s O Donovan Rossa returns to the United States after serving as Cork common council secretary. Baroda ruler Sayaji Rao Gaekwad visits Chicago. Flag Day observed widely, especially Philadelphia where the first Stars and Stripes was made. Georgia battleship tops in speed trials at 19.26 knots. U S foreign commerce for year to June 30 projected at 3 billion. Stephen Foster remembrance marks Kentucky Home Coming. Haverford explosion at Liverpool dock kills nine, wounds forty. Ex Senator Burton resumes law in Ottawa Kansas. Thirty eight political offenders escape from Looft prison. William A Trodgson dies in St Louis.
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Robert BB. Roosevelt
Sayville
L. I
Canada
Georgian Bay
Montreal
O'Donovan Rossa
Ireland
Cork
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
Philadelphia
Georgia
United States
Stephen C. Foster
Joseph R. Burton
Kansas
Ottawa
Looft
Russia
William A. Trodgson
St. Louis
Reliable remedy for colic or diarrhea advertisement
A promotional notice touts a quarter price remedy for colic or diarrhea. Citing long-time dealers, physician prescriptions, and thousands of testimonials, it claims to save lives before medical help arrives and urges readers to buy now.
Three Accused Men Fees Of State's Attorneys
Supreme Court decision allows the accused to keep their fees. Stella Grady reports a Florida-Taylorville dispatch on the ongoing supreme court scandal and local ties. RS Renugh, former deputy treasurer and state’s attorney candidate, is described as aged 86 with strong reputation. Drennan and Bradford linked to the case, with limited local knowledge.
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Louieville
RS. CL. Renugh
Supreme Court
H. C. Bothwell
Fre
Northwestern University of Chicago
Flora
FH. C. Bothwell
Flo
Roosevelt
Reaugh
Clay County
Stella Grady's Story Told in McKinney Trial
Peoria Illinois June 15 Stella Grady a 16 year old Chicago girl testifies in a retrial against Mrs Mary McKinney of Aledo for cruelty She recalls being beaten with stove wood and broom sticks starved cold and abused She describes being thrown to the floor scratched and hurt with nails and a mysterious pain after an incident in the house It ends with the child recounting her injuries and fear as the trial continues.
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Peoria
Stella Grady
Chicago
Mary McKinney
Aledo
Judge Sues for Alimony Contempt in Whitesell Case
Paria June 14 Judge M W Thompson of the circuit court filed an attachment for George W Whitesell of Terre Haute for alleged contempt for failing to pay alimony to his former wife. The divorce was granted in February 1901 with Whitesell to pay half of the maintenance for four children but he has not contributed any funds.
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Paria
M. W. Thompson
Circuit Court
George W. Whitesell
Whitesell
Healy and Deneen Fees Safe in Illinois Decision
The Illinois Supreme Court sustains the binding of the tower court in the Healy fee case. The ruling allows State's Attorney Healy of Cook County to collect fees on cases he filed and allows Governor Deneen to retain those collected during his term as Cook County state's attorney, saving the governor about $200,060.
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Healy
Deneen
Syprhngield
Tinols Supreme Court
Tower Court
Cook County
Iim
Atttorney
State board validates June election for judges
The state board of canvassers has canvassed the vote for supreme court judges and for the circuit court of Cook county. Results align with official reports issued the day after the election. The newly elected supreme court judges will likely qualify June 18.
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Springfield
State Board of Canvassers
Supreme Court Padres
Circuit Court of
Cook Cauty
Supreme Court
Diminutive Baby Reported In Bloomington Family
Mrs and Mr Anton Van Puer of Rock Island county are proud parents of a ten day old child weighing one pound seven ounces. The tiny baby is fed with a medicine dropper and is thriving despite the extreme small size.
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Bloomington
Anton van Puer
Rock Island County
Moriarity Elected President of Ulings Guards Officers Group
Rock Island June 14 Colonel David Moriarity of Chicago was elected president of the Ulings National Guard Officers association at a meeting held in Moline. The selection strengthens leadership for the group representing guards officers across regions.
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Rock Island, HL
David Moriarity
Chicago
Ulings National Guard
Moline
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Sold By Drug Stores
When digestive troubles rise and backache and bowel issues appear, use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It is safe and pleasant, superior to pills or waters, sold for 50c and 1.00. Money back if it fails.
Have your carpets cleaned by A. M. Hoover
A. M. Hoover offers carpet cleaning services and can be reached by phone at 308. This is an informal classified style notice promoting cleaning services.
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A. M. Hoover
Airship Over Washington Dazzles Capital Crowd
An airship under complete control flew from a point near Washington on the Virginia side to the Washington monument landing briefly then rising to the White House. Mrs. Roosevelt watched from a window as the navigator steered toward the Capitol where thousands cheered before the ship returned to Virginia.
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Washington
Virginia
Washington Monument
Monument
Capitol
Fraud order reforms urged by postal inquiry panel
The National Material association panel favors seven changes to U S fraud order rules. A legitimate second class publication should not be denied without due process, and post office officers should lack unchecked power to issue fraud orders. Governor Hoch extolled country editors, praising their influence over city papers and likening editors to rulers with humble tools.
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Tadianapolis
National Maiterial Association
United States
Post Office Department
Chovernor Hoch
Kansas
Hoch
Abraham Tincoln
Lord Almishty
Pope to Change Homes From Vatican to Castel Gandolfo
Rome reports say the pope may leave the Vatican for the papal villa at Castel Gandolfo on Alban lake, driven by illness and a need for air. The Roman Catholic press notes the move would not alter church relations with the Quirinal, given both sites enjoy special rights.
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Vatican
Castel Gandolfo
Alban Lake
Church
Quirinal
Papal Villa
One Cent Round Trip Rate For Go. AL Encampment
Minneapolis June 14. Announcement from the Central Passenger Association shows members individually granted a one cent rate for the round trip to the Go. AL RR encampment at Minneapolis. Secretary W. G. Nye received the news from the association chairman.
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Minneapolis
Central Passenger Association
AL RR
W. G. Nye
Association
Painting the Old Town Red in Oklahoma Statehood Dill
Guthrie Oklahoma Territory June 16 whistles blew guns fired and tags clung to the reese as news spread that the house had adopted the statehood bill crossing Oklahoma and Indian Territory to become a state.
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Guthrie
O. T
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Choate Ordered Rest at Summer Berksworth Home
New York June 45 reports Joseph F Choate in frail health with his physician prescribing complete rest. He is to retreat to his Berkswires summer residence for a period of recuperation under medical guidance.
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Choate
New York
Joseph Fr. Choate
Berkswires
Baseball Scores Placed by City and League
Scores from Chicago and other cities list results across League American Association and Western readings. Notable games include Philadelphia 5 over Chicago, New York 6 over St Louis, Brooklyn 6 over Pittsburg, Detroit 6 over Philadelphia, Cleveland 9 over New York, Chicago 2 over Washington, Louisville 7 over Kansas City, Columbus 8 over St Paul, Indianapolis 2 over Milwaukee, Toledo 3 over Minneapolis, and Denver 2 over Omaha.
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Chiergo
Philadelphia
Philadelpha
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
For Sale Residence at 236 N Galena Ave Bargain Opportunity
For sale a residence at 236 N Galena Ave with steam heat bath rooms city water sewer gas and barn. House available with part or full lot. Grand bargain if taken at once inquire of Geo J Dehn 44 Stephenson St.
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N. Galena Ave
GEO
J. Dehn
Stephenson St
Early cabbage tomato and celery plants at Burchard's garden
Garden notice from West report lists early cabbage tomato and celery plants available at Burchard's garden in West report.
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Burchard’s Orden
West Reeport
Bryan to Tour World After Stockholm Visit
In St Petersburg on June 15 Hon William J Bryan left for Stockholm after days of strenuous sight seeking. He plans a brief rest then campaign in Tudiana before sailing in December to Australia and New Zealand to complete his world tour. He spoke on Russia and met Foreign Minister Iswolsky via Ambassador Meyer.
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St. Petersburg
Willam J. Bryan
Stockholm
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Bryan
Woman Dies In Auto Crash At Fifth And Harrison
Mrs C J Patterson wife of the Bankers Trust company president Kansas City was killed instantly in a collision between a large automobile carrying her husband daughter and the driver and two trolley cars at Fifth and Harrison streets. Gasoline from the car exploded after the crash.
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Kansas City
C. J. Patterson
Bankers’ Trust Company
Fifth
iWarrison
Women delegatess meet in Versailles for 1908 congress plan
Five hundred women delegates from twenty nations gather at Versailles to prepare the programme for the future international women’s congress to be held in Canada in 1908. The gathering is part of the International Council of Women, drawing adherents from around the world.
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International Council of Women
Versailles
Women’s Congress
Canada
War Declared and Fighting Begun
London reports that war was declared yesterday and fighting has begun with a naval battle off Plymouth. The Trans-Atlantic liners Arabie and Peutonic have been captured and the Noordland has been overhauled.
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London
Plymouth
Noordland
Low Weekend Rates to Lake Geneva Area by North Western Line
Special weekend travel offer to Williams Bay Fontana and Lake Geneva Wisconsin via the Chicago and North Western Railway. Tickets good for Friday Saturday and Sunday with return valid only until the following Monday. Limited quantity available through agents.
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Lake Geneva
Williams Bay
Fontana
Wis
North-Western
Chicago & North- Western R’y
Cash Register for Sale in Crown DollmEver
An entirely new cash register is offered for sale at a pen Teeter land area. The listing emphasizes its novelty and first class status, inviting buyers to inquire for price and terms.
Berwind Brothers Questioned by Commission in Philadelphia
Philadelphia June 15. Assistances of every kind were offered to the interstate commerce commission by Berwind head of the Berwind White Coal Company and by his brother John J. Berwind who was examined by Glasgow, who said he was not yet ready to call I Berwind. Berwind criticized Glasgow and urged calling company officials with detailed knowledge. He complained of being kept waiting and said he had cut his European trip to appear before the commission. The inquiry was suspended until Tuesday and will resume in Washington.
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Philadelphia
Coms Meres
Ty Berwird
Berwind-White
Berwind
John J. Berwind
Glasgow
Europe
Supreme Court Affirms Will Invalidates Hudleson Case
Springfield June 15 The supreme court hands down a decision in the Hudleson wall case linked to the recent mystery and an alleged attempt to alter the opinion. The court upholds the Clay county circuit court ruling setting aside the will. Heirs living in various states led by Catherine Mc Daniel and Susan Stewart filed to invalidate the will through proceedings.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Hudleson Wall
TH Nois Supreme Court
Clay County
Catherine McDaniel
Susan Stewart
Found Guilty of Murder in Wisconsin Case
Appleton Wisconsin July 11 Wenzel Ihabot found guilty of murder of Michael McCarthy at Ishaukauna on September 13.
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Appleton, Wis
Wenzel
Ihabot
Michael McCarthy
Isaukauna
Grist and livestock quotes from Chicago market report
Chicago markets report June 14 shows Wheat oats corn and losses in livestock with cash sales and by sample prices listed. Hogs cattle sheep and calves quoted with receipts and bid ranges, plus East Buffalo notes from Dunning Stevens on hogs and cattle pricing and market tone.
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Chicago
SOB Sne
SOO
Choice Prairie
East Buffalo Live Stock
East Buffalo
N. C
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo N
Best
Injunction Against Dyspepsia Syrup Pep sin
A dramatic injunction targets the dyspepsia menace urging use of Dr. Galdwell's laxative Syrup Pep sin. The ad claims rapid digestive relief and guarantees money back if it fails, with pricing at 60 cents and one dollar through druggists.
Dany Jovenar Delivery Service Expands Citywide
The Dany Jovenar offers citywide delivery for joggers and runners, promising service to all neighborhoods within a week. The new program emphasizes flexible routes and rapid pickup, aiming to reach every district promptly.
Low Round-Trip Pacific Coast Fare From Chicago
Advertises $75.00 round trips to the Pacific Coast from Chicago with through service via Chicago Union Pacific North-Western line June 1 to Sept 30. Includes San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma Helena Butte Spokane Ogden Salt Lake City. Special Pullman tours, double berth $7.00 from Chicago and $5.75 from Omaha. Rates and tickets via agents Chicago & North Western Bay.
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Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
North Pacific
British Columbia
Chicago & North-Western
R’y
Chicago
Union Pacific & North-Western
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Baily
Omaha
Chicago & North- Western
Elks Annual Meeting Excursion Fares Listed
C M and St Paul offers excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24 dollars and 40 cents round trip from July 10 to 15 with August 80 limit. Agent J B Sweat facilitates this sale for Elks annual meeting.
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C. M. & St.Paul
Denver
Colorado
Springs
Pueblo
Elks
J. B.sweat Agent
Staver & Co. Ox Ford Shoes Promise Comfort
For those tired and aching feet try a pair of Staver & Co. ox fords. The ad entices readers to seek relief with durable footwear designed to ease fatigue and support daily wear.
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Staver & Co
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