Hobson Approached to Favor Boats Promises for Naval Committee Influence
In Washington reports March 1a the Lilley submarine probe continued with Rep Lilley and witnesses detailing alleged efforts by Lawrence Speer of New York to influence naval appointments. Hobson, an ex navy officer, testified Speer claimed to help Hobson gain a seat on the naval committee and influence Speaker Cannon and House leaders.
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Washington
Lilley
House
Ele
Olmstead
Clairman Boutell
Tobson
Bontingo Bay
Spain
Lawrence Speer
New York
Submarine debate testimony in naval committee
Hobson and Lilley testified on submarine lobbying and press influence. Hobson said Williams could push the submarines if he gained Williams and the speaker’s support, while Lilley named Connecticut manufacturers and lawyers who pressed for submarine grants. The proceedings touched on outside influence and internal committee dynamics.
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Hobson
Speers
Tfohson
Williams
New
John T. Welloge
Waterbury
Naval Committee
Laudensliger
Lilley
Kellogg
Onen
Electric Boat Company
Bot Company
Hiouse Navale Committee
Ohn Wetton
Giorden
Middleville
Loud
Angeline Aber
Greg
Porfis
Vlas
Federal Pure Food Law Convicts Washington Man
Washington defendant Migeb C. Robert O Harper and niece are implicated in a federal pure food and drugs case. The first conviction under the new law centers on a compound labeled dangerous for domestic use. Ingredients include antiphrine acetanilidl caffeine and alcohol. Testimony challenged the poisonous nature of the preparation.
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Washington
Migeb
Robert O. Harper
Baibea
Det Nieceer
Draes Bos
Deus
Harper admits overdose risk in headache remedy case
Harper testified that taking the medicine as directed would be dangerous if not guardedly used. Expert testimony described nearly fatal effects when directions are ignored. The penalty remains imprisonment up to three months or a fine of 2500 or both.
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Harper
Avere
Sherman Antitrust Reform Discussed at White House
In Washington an important conference at the White House debated amendments to the Sherman law. Proposals mirror Civic Federation suggestions from Chicago. Participants included the president and top officials. no decision reached, but reforms aim to sweep in labor unions and adjust enforcement, with constitutional concerns noted.
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Washington
White House
The
Civic Federation
Chicago
Tootanid’ Garfield
Gener Bonaparte
Lamited Germpers
Senate debates prerogatives cupreg ey bill in emergency role
Washington Mareb Lodge strongly opposed the prerogatives bill in the senate and favored it becoming an emergency measure. Paynter Kya opposed the DIN. An executive session occurred. The post office appropriation bill was approved for sailing in the house. Debate and amendments filled the session with a key amendment withholding part of pay to railroads for mail transport until a weighing system is established. The bill remained under consideration at adjournment.
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Washington
Mareb Tn Lodge
Senate
Paynter Kya
First Lady Attends Welfare of the Child Congress
Washington November report notes Mrs Roosevelt among National Mothers' Congress members at the first international gathering on child welfare. Attendance was not large, as session opened under National Mothers' Congress auspices.
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Washington
Marcel
First International Congerss
National Mothers’ Colmetess
Roosevelt
Mothers’ Society
Amendment to currency bill on interest for government deposits
Nelson Minna in the senate gives notice of an proposed amendment to the Aldrieft currency bill. It would require national banks to pay 2 percent interest on weekly balances of government deposits.
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Washington, Mare
Nelson Minna
Senate
Navy and Marine Corps Pay Bill Favorably Reported
The house committee on naval affairs reported favorably a bill by chairman Foss Tha to equalize and fix pay for the navy and the marine corps. The measure aims to standardize compensation across both services and address pay disparities raised by lawmakers.
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Navy
Marine Corps
Washington
Lomse
Oo Nivel Affidirs
Foss Tha
Marine
Carpe
Less Wages for Mill Hands
Notices posted in seven large cotton factories in Lowell Mississippi announce a ten percent wage reduction. The cut takes effect March 30, with nearby PANC operatives likely affected. Manufacturers cite a discouraging business outlook and a unique strain on hours.
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Lowell
Miss
PANC
Papers Served in Suit Over Marriage Annulment Fight
Papers were served on Harry Phaw and Martresewau NOY Miteel Eh-Pae in the suit by Mrs. Harry over the annudment of her marriage to Harry IV. A copy of the summons and complaints was delivered to a superintendent Lagah, legal guardian of the defendant, in NE.
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Harry ‘Phaw
Martresewau
Noy
Miteel
Harry Is
Tiarry IV
Thiav
Asqumion
Denver March Trial For Murder Of Teo In St Ishizabell
A garbled report notes Giuseppe Ada charged with killing Teo in St Ishizabell. Jury fixed the penalty and a motion for a Woaren trial was denied. An appeal was discussed with AG and others referenced in this city case.
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Denver
March
Giuseppe Ada
Teo
Ishizabell
Joseph Chamberlain's Peale Report On Health
Fragmentary note references Joseph Chamberlain and Peale with garbled text about health measures and abated harm. Mentions children or youths and improving conditions. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption but implies nine past events or time frame and improving health or treatment efforts.
Cold Comfort In London: Weather Myths And Moccasin Heat
An old passage surveys attitudes to cold in London and American notions of mild weather, noting steam heat in hotels and supposed desensitization to cold. It contrasts English stiffness with theories about climate and comfort, mentioning public perception and anecdotal behavior, including remarks on musicians.
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London
Samuel Ch
Diverybody
No Interest on Funds Mysteries In Reformatory Audit
An investigation by the legislative committee probes mismanagement at the reformatory. W. Jenkins testifies annual income from prison industries nears 200000 with funds deposited in multiple banks that yield no interest. Allegations include undocumented sales of farm products and cattle, plus missing records of transfers and outside use of steers.
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Levi<isive
TH. Jenkins
National Bank of Macon
Commercial German, Nationa and Merchants’ National of Peoria
State Bank of Minesaall
BAAS
Feanking
Founda Fie
Mueide
Seuvices
Pill
Fight Over Local Option in Springfield TL
Attorneys for the Hater Interests filed a reply brief at the supreme court term in the local option case. They argue local option provisions unfairly tax residents of different township portions and challenge the voters who approved abolishing saloons.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Teibunabi
Tlinois Anties Saloon League
Ese
Friends of Local Option
General William Clendenin Found Dead in Illinois National Guard Headquarters
In Moline Illinois General William Clendenin aged 63 inspector of the Peoria internal regniae district was found dead at the Third Brigade Illinois National Guard headquarters. He reportedly suffered a deroit failure while alone in his rooms the prior evening. Clendenin enlisted at Morrison FEL and served with distinction in the Civil War.
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Moline
William Clendenin
Peoria
Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad fined for 28 hour work violation
Quincy March 1. The United States circuit court here in Chicago has fined the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad 500 for violating the twenty eight hour work limit. The case involved no shipment of live stock. Pea Ptoonper, Mien gel & Co. of this city had faced two hours over the twenty eight hour limit.
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Quincy
Tia
United States Ciruit Court
Chicago
Burlington Aid
Quincy Railroad
Pea Ptoonper
Miengel & Co
Seriously Shot Case Rattles Local Community
In Priusville a labor dispute centers on a restaurant owner who claims an employee refused to hand over keys, leading to a serious shooting. Police report tensions rising as investigations focus on alleged threats and the roles of several parties in the incident near the deadhead district of Poneds. The involved company and local authorities share updates as the case unfolds.
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Priusville
Ask Prey
Willi Roe
Ree
Ree Was Tesleccinay Ties Ebtities fine.It Is Stil the Root Prey Ta Ate Geerster
Clearing sale of 500 pairs ladies shoes at fifty cents
A local store advertises an clearing sale offering 500 pairs of ladies shoes for 50 cents per pair. Shoppers are invited to view the selection in the east window of Wal. O. Wright & Co. The listing appears in a small-town newspaper ad.
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WAL. O. Wrighibe & 0
Naval Fleet Ends Great Cruise With Homeward Run
The United States battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Robley Evans arrived at Magdalena Bay yesterday, ending a 12,000 mile voyage begun at Hampton Roads less than three months prior. After target practice and fleet drills end, the fleet will sail 1,100 miles to San Francisco, with holiday stops and receptions planned at San Diego Los Angeles Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz for officers and men.
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Ran Dierno
Cal
United States
Robley D.evans
Magdalena Bay
Wampton Roads
San Francisco
San Diego
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Convention adopts plan to refer question to scale committee
The National Convention of the US Movenment met in Tomlinson Hall with President Mitchell presiding. The body moved to refer the question to the scale committee and instructed a report on the plans for the organization.
Lusitania Makes a Record on Atlantic Run
A wireless message to Cunard reports the Lusitania left Liverpool for New York last Saturday and set a new record by covering 627 knots from Monday noon to Tuesday noon, nine knots faster than its own previous world record.
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Lusitania
Liverpool
Cunard Steamship Company
New York
Averbuch Taken from Potter's Field at Dunnington Cemetery
The body of La gars Averbuch killed last week by Chief of Police Shippy was removed from the potter's field in Dunnington cemetery. The Jewish Free Burial Society oversaw the removal in the northwest section of the city.
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Averbuch
Potter's Field
Chieneo
Lagars Averbuch
Shippy
Dunnington Cemetery
Jewish Free Burial Society
Birmingham Scout Cruiser Surpasses Contract Speed Test
Boston March 1 the new scout cruiser Birmingham fulfilled the second government contract requirement by maintaining 24.82 knots for 16 hours along the New England coast in a trial run.
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Boston
Birmingham
Ugland Coast
Chicago Market Quotation Summary From March Chicago Board of Trade
Quotations on Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Short Riles listed for May July September and cash markets. Includes prices for No 2 red No 2 hard spring wheat and various corn and livestock figures with receipts and market remarks from Chicago.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Yartoe
Ste
Unanimous Taft Endorsed by Nebraska Republican Convention
Nebraska Republicans endorsed William H. Taft for president with a solid delegation to Chicago. The convention praised Roosevelt and Taft policies, while labor leaders protested Taft and sought opposing delegates. the event lasted under three hours with Daniel Nettleton as temporary chair and Charles B. Anderson as permanent chair. The platform urged tariff revision by a special session to preserve protection.
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Omaha
William H. Taft
United States
Nebraska
Chicago
Tuk
Delates Atarge
Crovernor
Daniel Nettleton
Fairfield
House
Charles B. Anderson
Taft
Roosevelt
Milton's Retort to Charles I On Judgment and Providence
The tale recounts Milton declining wit with a sharp reply to Charles I about being judged for supporting his father’s order. The king asks if Milton’s blindness is a judgment, and the poet retorts that if calamities are divine judgments, the king should recall his father’s beheading. The note ties to a later claim about jewels valued at $50,000,000.
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John Milton
Charles I
Money to Loan at very low rate on city property
Money to loan at a very low rate on improved city property. Inquire of H. B. Erb, Freeport, TL, Seitz Building, corner Galena and Mechanic Streets. 3-3tf
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H. B. Erb
Freeport
Seitz Bldg
Galena
Mechanic Sts
Regular Paper Delivery Notice Encourages Patrons
Patrons who do not receive their newspaper regularly are asked to notify the office of the issue. The appeal emphasizes prompt reporting to ensure timely corrective action and continued service.
Divided Republican Conventions in Two Districts Endorse Hughes
In St Louis on March 8 delegates in the Eleventh and Twelfth districts voted to back Charles Hughes for president with Twelfth district delegates instructed for him and Eleventh district uncommitted. The split comes amid competing conventions and legal questions about delegate validity while a Democratic committee tabled a Bryan endorsement by a narrow margin.
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St. Louis
State Committee
Chicago
Or. Hughes
New York
Hughes
Olehodoon
Taft
Wls. Dhekpy
Heal
Republican
Im Resadar
Lezak
Noises from Bob's Room Prompt Morning Conversation
In the early hours a loud thumping arose from Bob's room as his mother called down to ask what was happening. Bob replied simply that it was his shoes. The scene includes an aside about implicit trust and a stray line about adultery.
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Bob
Bobby
Leeland Builds Record for Centenary Age
Leeland sets a new record as centenarian age marks a milestone in length of life. The article notes the individual’s eventful years and reflection on past decades.
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Leeland
Professor quotes brain food joke in psychology class
The Kansas City Star reports a psychology professor scolding students as the bell rang. He jokes that if fish is brain food, some men should try a whale, underscoring disappointment with the class.
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Kansaea
Irishman Enters Duck in Cock Fight
Anl Irishman, drawn to local cock fighting excitement, enters a duck in the pit. He bets on itsprowess and taunts the slender opponent with a boastful line, displaying the duck to the crowd and signaling his confidence in victory.
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Pat
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