Weather Threatens Showers and Thunderstorms Across Midwest
By the Associated Press Chicago May 14. Illinois forecasts show ers and thunderstorms tonight and possibly Friday with warmer temperatures in the extreme north. Iowa expected showers and severe thunderstorms and warmer in the east Friday partly cloudy and probably showers in the north. Wisconsin sees showers and probably thunderstorms tonight and Friday with rising temperatures Friday.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Towa
Wisconsin
Johnson controls Gophers at Democratic state convention
St Paul May 14 The Democratic state convention met in Minnesota with Johnson men in control. A fight is expected when the resolutions committee reports on endorsing Bryan or Johnson for the presidential nomination. Bolt and rump convention threats are not believed to be carried out.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Johnson
Resolutions Committee
Bryan
Hearing on Thaw habeas corpus proceeds in court
The Associated Press reports in Poughkeepsie that the habeas corpus hearing for Harry K. Thaw opened at 11 am. Attorneys argued the legality of Justice Dowling's commitment to Matteawan, with proceedings expected to last all day.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Justice Dowling
Thaw
Matteawan
Horatio C Burchard Dies Noted Lawyer and Statesman
Horatio C Burchard a pioneer lawyer former congressman and director of the mint died after a long illness. Known for work in banking currency tariffs and reconstruction he helped pass county soldier bounty laws and sought votes for whites in ranks. Born in Marshall New York he moved west to Freeport and married Jane Lawyer on May 15 1861.
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New York
Horatio C. Burehard
Marshall
Freeport
Jane Lawyer
West Point
J. M. Batley
Globe Hospital
House adopts rule on Vreeland currency bill vote
By the Associated Press Washington May 14 the House approved a rule for consideration of the Vreeland currency bill 174 to 146 Democrats voted solidly against it with support from fifteen Republicans. The Senate passed the dry civil appropriations bill without material amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Today
Senate
Cleveland Bank Assignment Links to Ohio Trusts
Cleveland Ohio May 14 The Reserve Trust Co made an assignment to Superior Savings and Trust Co Total liabilities noted as 2 700 000 Inability to realize on loans is cited as the trigger Officers promise depositors will be paid in full
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
The
Reserve Trust Company
Superior Savings and Trust Company
President Roosevelt Opens Natural Resources Conference
Washington may 14 Roosevelt called the second Natural Resources conference to order and invited Minnesota Governor Johnson to preside James J. HHH opened as the first speaker with Illinois Governor Deneen presiding at the afternoon session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Natural Resources
Johnson
Minnesota
James J. Hhh
Deneen
Illinois
Hart and McKee Divorced Over Household Unhappiness
Paris court grants Hart MeKee a divorce and custody of the child. Both spouses were found to have contributed to the unhappy home. The ruling favors Mrs. McKee for custody.
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Associated Press
Paris
Court Today
Hart MeKee
Mrs. McKee
Brewery Workers Strike Ties Up Kansas City Breweries
Kansas City on May 14 saw eight hundred brewery workers strike, tying up every brewery in the city and creating a dry spell for the period ahead.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
Kansas City, Mo
Judge Orders Acquittal in Mail Fraud Case
In St Louis on May 14 a federal jury acquitted Edward G Lewis of using the mails to defraud in connection with the organization of the People's United States bank under peremptory instructions from Judge Riner.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Riner
Federal Court Today
Edward G. Lewis
the People's United States Bank
Indiana Miners Quit Overwork Protest
Evansville Indiana May 14 All coal miners in Indiana except in the black coal districts will cause work today. Sixteen thousand miners are involved in a stoppage organized by the Associated Press reports.
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Associated Press
Evansville
Tad
Indianna
May Party Promises Entertainment at First M E Church
The Young Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Church plans a May party on Wednesday May 20. It promises something new and entertaining with further announcements to follow.
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M. FE. Ehurch
Death of Freeport mint and prominent citizen Mr Burchard
United States mint figure and Freeport resident Afr Burchard dies at 9:15 am after a three week decline. Funeral Sunday at 3 pm from 816 Lincoln Ave with Masonic rites. He was 82, a former congressman, a staunch Presbyterian, and a longtime Republican leader with deep influence in currency policy and tariff debates. He leaves a son Edward, a brother in California, a niece and several sisters in law.
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Freeport
Lincoln Avenue
Masons
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First Presbyterian
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Min. Burchard
Ureir
Congressmah
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Jesse Burchard
Arcata
Cal
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George C. Fry
Chicago
A. B. Fitch
Charles Leggitt
Ganges, Mich
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Preeport Club
Stephenson County Bar Association
Passing of Eforatio Ends Era Of A Noted States Figure
The obituary notes the death of Eforatio a prominent public figure. Descriptions highlight his rise from a congressman to director of the United States Mint and a key role in banking and currency. James G Chattos is referenced as speaker of the house and associated with his era of service. The piece portrays his influence on the financial system and public life.
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Pureard
United States
Bf KB
Washturis
Upyediteak
James G. Chattos
Congress
Isou
Resolutions at Illinois Christian Convention Endorse Local Option Clash
Nearly 75 delegates attend the First District convention of the Illinois Christian Missionary society in Freeport. Dr Parker Stockdale of Chicago speaks at the closing session as resolutions praise hospitality, back temperance opposition to local option, call for reforms, and propose district officers and Bible school leadership.
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Parker Stockdale
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Freeport
Alerbert N. Willett
Tte
State Missionary Organization of the Christian Church
W.od. Ward
Rockford
Hareka College
EL Tl. Peters
Dixon
Christian Educational Association
CG. L. DePew
Jacksonville
FP. OW. Emerson
National Christian Hospital and Sanatorium Association
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Illinois Christian Missionary Society
Treeport
Lureku Colfeme
Princeton
Pritcetot
Mo Russ
Walnut
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