Bailey and a Special Texan at a White House Heat
Washington May 17. Bailey and Ing brief the Senate on rate bill, with Tillman and Chandler backing Bailey. Bailey denounces a Chicago Tribune article as lies, calling the author and the inspirer liars. Tillman brands Bailey a muck rake, while Chandler questions if Bailey pressed Roosevelt to aid the Dems.
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Washington
Senate
Bailey
Ing
Chicago Tribune
Tillman
Chandler
Cuckoos of the White House debated in senate
Tillman notes a New York Tribune and Chicago Tribune article as coordinated slander. Bailey accuses White House subordinates of feeding reporters and demands the author be removed from office or face removal, arguing the issue concerns national honor and the president's integrity.
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Tillman
Bailey
New York Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Washingon
White House
Iis
Chandler Clarifies Negotiations With Roosevelt Over Foraker Knox Spooner
Ex Senator Chandler reiterates his account of talks with President Roosevelt denying prior guidance from Chandler. He recalls visiting the White House at the president’s invitation and disputes Lodge’s May 12 record. He regrets the clash but defends his own stance amid sharp presidential language.
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Seaie
Econelides
Lia
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Chandler
Senate
Semiator Lodge
Lodge
Knox
Correspondent's Defense Squares Rail Policy Memo Dispute
Chicago May 17 The Tribune prints from Ray mond a hostile report claiming documentary proof that Bailey faced suspicion from the president's railroad policy allies. It cites ex Senator Chandler memos left at the White House and alleges the railroad senators want Bailey's amendment while Tillman backs court review. The piece notes the Washington memo claims a game to beat the president, with Tillman seeing no White House involvement.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Raymond
Bailey
Chandler
White House
Tillman
New York
Washington
New York Tribune
Tribune
Senate
Chicago Tribune
Wil- Hinaan E. Chandler
Senator Bulkeley Denies Fire Firms Lacked Solvency
Washington May 17 Senator Bulkeley of Connecticut told the house judiciary committee there is no basis for Miles M Dawson's claim that American fire insurers do not know if they will be solvent when paying San Francisco losses. Bulkeley, president of Aetna Fire Insurance, said no company in the United States is uncertain about its financial position.
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Washington
Bulkeley
Connecticut
House Committee On the Judiciary
Miles M. Dawson
New York
Armstrong Insurance Committee
San Francisco
Aneh
Aetna Fire Insurance Company
United States
Senate committee backs sea level canal across Isthmus of Panama
Washington May 17 The senate committee on inter oceanic canals favors a sea level canal across the Isthmus of Panama. Senator Cugnack’s return from Tennessee gave advocates a one vote margin for the plan.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Wisconsin Democratic Convention Set for Milwaukee Dates
Wisconsin Democratic state convention to adopt a platform will meet in Milwaukee on June 27 and 28. Announcement from Waitsen, Wis. via U. H. Manson, chairman of the state central committee.
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Milwaukee
Waitsen
Wis
U. H. Manson
State Central Committee
Laws debated to curb Christian Scientists in Ireland
In the British House of Commons Conservative John Brownlee Lonsdale urged measures to curb Christian Scientists over medical practice. Home Secretary Gladstone said medical practice clarity will come after the manslaughter trial of Dr Adcock, a Christian Science healer, who is accused in Major John Nichulis Whyte’s death. until then no opinion could be given.
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London
House of Commons
John Brownlee Lonsdale
Middle Armagh
Ireland
Gladstone
Adcuck
John Nichulis Whyte
Waddstone Sid
Frederick the Great and the gift of giants to his regiment
An OCR fragment describes Frederick the Great of Prussia enjoying gifts from allied rulers on his birthday. The text centers on gifts of large men to augment his military regiment, reflecting royal diplomacy and military spectacle of the era.
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Frederick the Great
F’cussla
Berta
Wisconsin inquiry hears claim of $2000 campaign payoff
Insurance Commissioner Host testified that on June 16 1903 a slip offered a $2000 campaign contribution if he ruled for the Equitable Life Assurance case. Houser denied any campaign link and said Luscombe handed the note. Hesitation over the matter followed.
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Milwaukee
Host
Wisconsin Department of Insurance
Legislative Insurance Investigating Committee
Wisconsin
Equitable Life Assurance, Society of the United States
Walter J. Houser
Insurance Commissioner's Office
Stouser
Hoste
Equitaile Life Assurance Society
Houser
Luscombe
Chicago
Tuscomthe
Otser
Babcock
Brnst
Won't Have It That Way in Insurance Fund Dispute
A capitol dispute concerns campaign funding from insurance firms. Host denies any contact with Houser over funds and says he refused requests for such contributions. Testimony notes Irost informed Attorney General O Connor. clerk Frank Bryant testifies about June 16 1908 events. Houser pressed for a brief related to the Equitable case. Frear had no record of requesting or receiving it. Trover and Host are prominent Laborette figures, with Secretary Potser involved.
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Host
Thousey
Babcack
Irost
O'Connor
Houser
Frank Bryant
Insurance Commissioner
Bryant
Secretary of State
Nost
Lyin
Frear
Troveer
Potser
Anti Pass Provision in Railway Bill Tightens Free Travel Rules
Washington May 17 The anti pass clause in the interstate rate bill prohibits carriers from issuing free tickets or passes to most passengers. Exceptions cover officers agents and immediate families, certain professionals, and specific wartime or charity transport needs. Notable carve outs permit free travel for working laborers and cost-saving allowances for epidemic or disaster relief efforts under defined conditions.
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Washington
Primary bill passes points of the law enacted
Springfield report: Illinois House approves a conference committee version of a primary bill by 77 to 50 and Senate by 81 to 14, setting nominations for state and county offices to be by party primary. Provisions fix party standards, district delegates, petition thresholds, and August primary timing with adjournment after routine committee appointments.
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Springfield
Conference Committee
Senate
Congress
State Board of Equalization
We General Assembly
Sanitary District
Political testimony cited as campaign move influence
A fragment notes that Host's testimony was seen as a political tool in a high profile case, with emphasis on its insuring impact in the state. The passage suggests the charges are viewed as a strategic move against a prominent figure.
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Ging
Ane
Host
Emperor Nicholas seeks compromise to avert crown clash
In St. Petersburg on May 17 Emperor Nicholas aims to avoid a breach with parliament. A partial amnesty may be granted and a Goremykin ministry may be formed from conservatives, but the crown will not let the majority choose the premier. The radical tone of the address risks provoking czarist pride.
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St. Petersburg
Parlia
Associated Press
Nicholas
Goremykin
City Ownership Ticket Defeated in Denver May Election
Partial returns show municipal ownership ticket defeated with possible exceptions among election commissioners and aldermen. Republicans gain one election commissioner, three supervisors, and seven aldermen while Democrats secure six aldermen.
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Denver
Chicago to host Biz Corn Show with $50,000 spend
The executive committee of the Chicago Commercial Association announced a corn exchange. The event runs from September 29 to October 14 at Tattersall's and adjacent vacant lot. Chicago plans a major exposition with at least $50,000 committed.
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Chicago
Ae Chicago Commercial Association
Tattersall’s
Carnegie Offer Advances Tincts Fund Raise
On the Usual Conditions in Jacksonville Washington on May 17 Andrew Carnegies offered seventy thousand dollars to Tincts toward a raise of fifty thousand more. The trustees have formally accepted the offer.
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Jacksonville
Andrew Carnegies
Tincts
Burdett Orders at Brown and Dolmeyers by Phone
F. J. Burdett, a piano tuner, places orders at Brown and Dolmeyers or by telephone. The note indicates preferred contact methods for service arrangements and likely a nearby supplier or shop reference.
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F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dol Meyers
Riley & Wheat Knitwear Advertises Underwear Line
Ladies and children's knit and summer underwear including vests and drawers marketed by Riley and Wheat. Local ad copy highlights carefree wear and value terms with brief branding emphasis.
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Riley & Wheat
Very Low Rate to Boston via the North Western Line
Tickets to Boston Mass. will be sold June 2 8 and 4 with favorable return limits for the AmerRD Medical Association meeting. Applications go through agents Chicago and Northwestern 8yr.
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New Haven
Conn
National Council
Knights of Columbus
Cago
North
Boston
Mass
North-Western
Amerrd Medical Association
Chissago & Northe Western
High license bill dies in Springfield city council vote
Springfield, May 17. The city council killed the ordinance for a $1,000 saloon license by a 9 to 3 vote. Alderman Frank H. Bodem charged brewer George Reisch with threats to ruin his business if he voted against the ordinance. Bodem supported the measure after constituents asked him in a referendum. Reisch allegedly threatened to force Bodem from his building and raise rent by $100 monthly. Letter Carriers seek higher pay. Quincy, May W-len Schmidt, head of the Minors Association of Letter Carriers, plans the state convention opening May 30 at Elgin to pursue salary increases.
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House
Illinois
Sherman
Charles Allen
Springfield
Frank H. Bode m
George Reisch
Reisch Bros
Bode
Reise
Reisch
Quincy
Len Schmidt
Minors Association of Letter Carriers
Elgin
Mine Engineers Strike Over Unpaid Wages at Virden Mine No 2
Springfield HI May 17Engineers of mine No 2 at Virden have been ordered out by the miners union after the union accused management of failing to pay 1408 in wages. The dispute centers on unpaid genie of 1408 according to local reports.
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Springfield
Virden
Miners’ Union
Early Garden Planting at Burchard’s West Freeport
Early cabbage, tomato and celery plants are listed at Burchard’s garden in West Freeport. The brief note records germination readiness and garden supply availability for the spring season.
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Burchard’s Garden
West Freeport
Woodmen Picnic Privileges Available at Secretary’s Office
Persons wishing privileges for the Woodmen picnic day on June 7 may secure them at the secretary's office 110 Galena St over Otto Wagner's book bindery. Subscribers to ward this picnic can remit at this office where they will be receipted for Louis Bauscher Secretary Belody
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Galena St
Otto Wagner
Louis Bauscher
Belody
Senate and House Pass Major Revenue Bills
In Washington on May 17 the senate adopted no substitute for the rate bill prohibiting free passes on railways while expanding the list of free passers and excluding officials. A pipeline provision allows Union Oil to build a Panama Isthmus crossing. The house finished the naval appropriation bill, about 100 million dollars, including a six million appropriation for the largest battleship, not counting armor or armament.
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Senate
Rouse
Washington
Union Ofl Company
Panama
House
Chicago Markets Mixed Grains and Live Stock Reports
Chicago market quotes show wheat, corn and oats trading with May to September ranges. Hogs, cattle, and sheep quotes noted with receipts and price bands. East Buffalo reports mirrored activity in cattle, hogs, and lamb markets for May 16.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning &. Stevens
Live Stock Commission
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Prairie State Scienses
Frome Wrathy
Springfeld Kilie
George Fer
Homeseekers' Company
the Grand
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Chicago Board of Trade
Grand Opera House
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