Open battle over reapportionment in Illinois House
Springfield March 12. Democratic factions clash over county reapportionment into twenty one judicial circuits. Browne denounces actions as dirty politics while Scanlan defends speed. Action postponed, northern shifts proposed, and a follow up vote set for next Wednesday.
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Springfield
Democratic Party
House
Lee O'Neil Browne
Judicial Apportionment Committee
Senate
Crawford
Browne
Scanlan
Tippit
Riley
Brownback
United States
Hopkins
Shurtleff
Lowden
McElwain
M. K. McKinley
Chicago
Arthur B. Evans
Deneen
Glackin PA
Sensations in the Main Case Hit Mann Murder Trial
In Chicago Judge MecLurely rules that key state witness testimony will not stand and the prosecution closes its case in the Mann murder trial. Maud Shanks and Myrtle Smith testified but their statements were later stricken. The defense and prosecution clashed over evidence of departure to New York and possible grand jury action loomed as witnesses had been paid. The defense began presenting alibi witnesses for Mann who claims he could not be at the Michigan Avenue rooming house where Mrs. Thompson was slain.
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Chicago
Laman C. Mann
McSuray
Milestein
Maud Shanks
New York
Myrtle Smith
Charles Erbstein
Edward Day
Mann
Michigan Avenue
Thompson
Vinci restores health and strength after illness claim
In Wheeling West Virginia a man named Job Jeavona describes recovery after using Vinci tonic claiming it rebuilt his strength, enabled him to work, and left him feeling twenty years younger. He touts Vinci as a powerful iron toning remedy with cod liver oil ingredients and offers money-back satisfaction if it fails.
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Vinci
Jeavona
Lind Street
Wheeling
W. Va
Illinois Fuel Conference Opens at University of Illinois
The Illinois fuel conference at Champaign began on March 12 with focus on mine explosions prevention and rescue, the opening of the US Geological Survey laboratory for related experiments, and a demonstration by Lt. Y. Williams of oxygen helmet use and victim resuscitation.
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Champaign
Ilinois
University of Ilinois
United States Government
Geological Survey
James
Lt. Y. Williams
St Patrick Day Banquet Planned in Springfield
Springfield lawmakers plan a St Patrick day banquet next Wednesday invited by Representative John McLoughlin of Chicago as master of ceremonies. Representative Peter Gilligan will be the trustmaster, with a German band and speeches by Senators Olson Ettelson and Representatives Splitt Richter and Lantz.
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Springfield
General Assembly
John McLoughlin
Chicago
Peter Gilligan
Olson
Ettelson
Splft
Richter
Lantz Fish
Zion City Leaseholders Seek Court Injunction
A petition filed in the circuit court at Wanu kepan by Zion City leaseholders acting for Wilbur G. Voliva seeks to stop Receiver Thomas from destroying Zion leases. They request guarantees that the federal receiver not issue warranty deeds with limited lease restrictions. The filing could spark a clash over circuit court authority to restrain a federal receiver.
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Chicaro
Wanukepan
Zion City
Wilbur G. Voliva
Thomas
Zion
Ten Thousand Dollar Bulldog at Chicago Show
The eighth annual Chicago Kennel Club show at First Regiment Armory March 29 to 31 features a $10,000 French bulldog named Mareschal Nev Il entered by Lincoln Bartlett. Eastern dogs also compete in the event.
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Chicago
Chicago Kennel Club
First Regiment Armory
Lincoln Bartlett
Mareschal
Lincoln funeral flower in Kansas City keeps memory
A flower from Abraham Lincoln’s funeral procession, once part of the head rest while he lay in state in Independence Hall Philadelphia, is now in the possession of Dr. C. A. Danneker of Kansas City. His father, a Philadelphia resident then, received it at the request of Mayor Burly. The piece features a stone statue motif and a mason’s stone doorstep imagery.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
C. A. Danneker
Kansas City
Danneker
Burly
Fisticuffs at Zion Lutheran Church End in Arrests
In Knoxville on March 12, Pastor J C C Miller of Zion Lutheran church and Sol Me Gammon, a church member, were arrested after a fistfight. The clash followed long standing factional disputes within the congregation.
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Knoxville
Tenn
J. CC. Miller
Zion Lutheran Church
Sol Me« Gammon
Steinheil Affair Rekindles Interest With Telephones
Paris March 12 The murder case against Mme Steinheil and her stepmother Mme Japy gains new focus as servant Remy Couillaud testifies that Mme Steinheil used a telephone the morning after the killings. Telephone records show she called Maurice Borderel at his château, a clue in the investigation. Bail for Mme Steinheil is denied by the magistrate.
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Chateau of Mer
Paris
Mme. Steinheil
Adolph Steinheil
Mme. Japy
Remy Couillaud
Steinheil
Maurice Borderel
Lafollette to Speak in New York Tonight on Direct Primary Nominations
In New York City on March 12 Senator Robert M. Lafollette of Wisconsin known as the fighting senator will address the Civic Forum on Direct Primary Nominations. Governor Hughes and other state leaders are invited. George E. Chamberlain Oregon senator will preside in a likely joint debate. Lafollette will defend the direct nominations remedy against critics.
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New York
Robert M. Lafollette
Wisconsin
Hughes
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Chamberlain
LaFollette
Senate
Wireless Message Saves a Schooner
Wireless signals from Atlantic City aided the schooner Ann J Trainor in distress near the New Jersey coast. The Ann J Trainor declined rescue, asking Jamestown to summon an ocean tug, with help then located off Delaware Breakwater.
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New York
Atlantic City
Ann J. Trainor
New Jersey
Old Dominion
Jamestown
Ann J. Trainer
Delaware Breakwater
Massachusetts Takes Dry Step Amid Liquor Amendment Debate
Boston march 12 the legislative committee has voted to report a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Spirit and Streetcar Magnate at St Peter's Gate
A Philadelphia Press quote imagines a new arrival in the afterlife speaking with St Peter. The cheeky exchange centers on a street railway magnate recognized by the immortal gatekeeper and told to cling to a strap for eternity or sixty. The banter captures a humorous moral about public transit wealth.
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St. Peter
Philadelphia Press
Latimore and Leigh Bring New Stock Company to Grand Opera
The Latimore and Leigh stock company, led by Bert Leigh, appears next Monday to Wednesday at the Grand Opera House. Oscar Eagle of the Belasco forces directs each play, with Otis Harlan as star in A Broken Idol later Thursday. The program features ten vaudeville acts between scenes and a star cast including Alice Yorke, Carrie Perkins, George Richards, Otto Hoffman, and others.
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Grand Opera House
Bert Leigh
Latimore and Leigh Company
Park Theatre
Indianapolis
Messrs. Harder, Latimore
Leigh
Oscar Eagle
The
Belasco
Latimore
Whitney
Otis Harlan
Dr. Whatt
Alice Yorke
Carrie Perkins
George Richards
Otto Hoffman
Lawrence Comer
Charles H. Bowers
David Andrada
Ilan Bergere
This Date in History 1612 1640 1684 1747 1817 1861 1877 1886 1894 1902 1908
A compact list of historical milestones dated 1612 to 1908 noting patents, territorial unions, births and deaths, political appointments, battles, conventions, and naval movements. It highlights George Berkeley born 1684, Samuel Ogle Maryland governor 1747, Worden of the Monitor 1817, Evarts 1877, Altgeld death 1902, and battleship fleet at Magdalena Bay 1908.
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Samuel Ogle
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John L. Worden
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Merrimac
Washington
William M. Evarts
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Illinois
Joliet
Prussia
Magdalena Bay
Mexico
Hilary A. Herbert 75th Birthday Note
Hilary A. Herbert born March 12, 1834 in Toursville South Carolina. Civil War colonel of Eighth Alabama volunteers. Served as secretary of the navy in Cleveland's second administration. Lawyer in Alabama and Washington. Authored Civil War and Reconstruction histories.
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Cleveland
Tourensville
S. C
Virginia
Alabama
Mr. Herbert
Greenville
Ala
Montgomery
Congress
Washington
Herbert
South
Liese Joins Second Cuba Squad In Indiana Trip
Pitcher Fred R. Liese, fresh from a three day sightseeing vacation in the loop district, departed for West Baden to join the second Cuba group on the rain swept hills of southern Indiana. He is due to reach the training camp this morning and head for Shreveport with the unit this afternoon under Secretary Charles Williams. Liese was detailed with the second squad upon President Murphy's return from Troy where he went to attend Johnny Evers' mother's funeral.
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Fred R. Liese
Loop
Monon
West Baden
Cuba
Indiana
Wisconsin
Shreveeport
Charles Williams
Liese
Murphy
Troy
Johnny Evers
Baseball league chatter in Savanna Clinton and Falton area
Talk of organizing a baseball league spans Savanna Clinton Falton and nearby towns as plans take shape for regional play and community involvement.
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Savanna Times
Savanna
Clinton
Falton
Woods Liver Medicine Listed For Liver Regulation
Proprietary liquid liver medicine sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther promises relief for liver disorders sick headache constipation stomach and kidney issues as well as chills fever and malaria. The bottle priced at 1.00 contains more medicine than the 50 cent size, marketed as a tonic with a gentle effect.
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Woods
H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Dolas Then Up in New Orleans Night Rumor
An 1880s New Orleans note records a late night remark about “Dolas Then Up” and a joking query about a Chinaman being awake, with a speculative line about shirts, reflecting local vernacular and colorful street talk from the Tupes-Democrat.
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Dolas
New Orleans
Send It Now Blazes Through Cleaning Pressing Services
A local advert proclaims urgent cleaning and pressing with guaranteed results from B B Dye Works offering prompt service and reliable workmanship. The short pitch promises cleanliness and crisp finishes for all garments and textiles.
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B. B. Dye Works
Are Plants Lazy Or Wind Driven Roots Explain
Francis Wayland Glen argues in Louisiana Planter that plants seek food aggressively, citing a tall apricot that toppled in wind. After lifting soil, he found decayed manure directing roots southwest as the shortest path to nourishment, showing survival logic over wind risk.
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Francis Wayland Glen
Louisiana
Planter
Parker's First Stories and a Burned Beginning
Gilbert Parker recalls his early attempt at authorship. He sought an introduction via Archibald Forbes to secure a book of short stories. Forbes praised the titles but said the stories failed to carry them, so Parker burned the manuscripts and started the Pierre series, beginning his eventual success.
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Forbes
Pierre
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