Bailey Defends Rate Bill Efforts With Chandler Memorandum
In Washington on May 18 Senator Bailey released his version of talks with Democrats and the president over the railroad rate bill. He cited ex Senator Chandler’s memorandum and denied bad faith charges, reading letters and noting Tillman’s statements to the White House. Bailey asked Chandler for facts and argued restraint from opponents who accuse him of treachery.
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Washington
Senate
Bailey
Chandler
Texas
Chicago Tribune
New York Tribune
White House
Chicago
New York Tribunes
Tillman
Railway
Loeb
Bailey Defends Loyalty Amid Chandler Memorandum Episode
In a heated exchange Bailey claims no Democratic senator saw Chandler's memorandum and accuses a Tribune correspondent of misquoting. He asserts the president showed the document to a Republican senator and a House member, and questions who supplied the correspondent with the details.
Adams Admirably Defends Integrity Amid impeachment Inquiry
Bailey asserts the president ignored this memorandum and questioned his good faith. He says the president, despite doubts about his integrity, asked for a conference with the attorney general within three days on the issue, framing the matter as a vital question.
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Bailey
Cener
Will It Be Valid Law Washington May 18
Washington May 18 The senate debated the rate fixing provision of the rate fixing bill with opinions divided on its constitutionality Knox called the clause not free from doubt Younker termed the law unconstitutional and Culbertson noted a conflict between amendments affecting pipelines as common carriers The session included amendments to the anti pass bill and penalties for rebating while the house approved the naval appropriation and considered the naturalization bill with limited progress
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Washington
Senate
Knox
Younker
Culbertson
Ixnox
Teller
Fornker
Reinsch Named Leader of U.S. Delegation to Rio Conference
Washington May 18 Paul Samuel Reinsch of Madison Wisconsin has been appointed chief of the United States delegates to the Rio conference replacing James B. Harlan who declines the post after a knee injury.
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Washington
Paul Samuel Reinsch
Madison
Wis
United States
James
Harlan
Presbyterians Elect a Moderator At General Assembly
Des Moines Ind May 18 After a spirited contest Rev Dr Hunter Corbett longtime China missionary was elected moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly in session here Dr Corbett was called to the platform and gave a brief acknowledgment address An impressive service followed with the sacrament of the Lord s Supper administered
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Des Moines
Hunter Corbett
China
Presbyterian General Assembly
Presbyterians to Meet in Reid Memorial Church
United Presbyterians announce the general assembly will convene at Reid Memorial Church in Richmond Indiana on May 23 with sessions in the city.
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United Presbyterians
Richmond
Ind
General Assembly of the
United Presbyterian Church
Reid Memorial Church
City
Baseball Scores From Chicago and Other Cities May 18
Baseball scores reported for May 18 include Pittsburg 2 at New York 0, Cincinnati 2 at Boston 0, Brooklyn 2 at St Louis 3, Philadelphia 1 at Chicago 3. American League games Boston 7 at Cleveland 4, Philadelphia 4 at Detroit 0, Washington 2 at New York 4. Association games Minneapolis 4 at Indianapolis 11 innings, Kansas City 9 at Toledo 10, St Paul 2 at Louisville 0. Western games Sioux City 4 at Omaha, Lincoln 7 at Denver 6 in 11 innings, Des Moines 15 at Pueblo 1.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
J. Louis
Association
Minneapolis
Qanapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Toledo
St. Paul
Louisville
Western
Omaha
Sioux City
Lincoln
Denver
Des Moines
Pueblo
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic for Teeth
A local ad promotes Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as a superior dentifrice promising a pearly white appearance. It claims tartar buildup leads to decay and offers a money back guarantee through Jos. Emmert, a Freeport Illinois druggist, if not pleased.
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Jos. Emmert
Freeport
Excursion Tickets for GFWC Event Sold May 28–31
Excursion tickets to St Paul Minneapolis via the North Western line will be sold May 28 to 31 inclusive. Return allowed until June 9. Tickets limited to agents of Chicago and North Western Railway and issued on account of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
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St. Paul Minneapolis
North-Western
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Chicago & North. Western Railway
Vindication of a Chicago police officer ends with confession
In Chicago on May 18 Lieutenant James Larkin secured a written confession from Jos Hanratty clearing Officer Oscar Benson of theft and murder accusations. Hanratty admits stealing three watches from Matthew Mamer’s jewelry store, with two accomplices Casey and O Day. Mamer’s death and Benson’s suicide are linked to the case, with detectives pursuing Casey and Wray and noting prior burglary charges against the trio.
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Chicago
Oscar Benson
James Larkin
Maxwell Street
Jos
Benson
Matthew Mamer
Nicholas Kitten
Mamer
Hanratty
Casey
O’day
Larkin
Wray
E. Bengston
Mrs Mosby Flees Illinois In Wife Swapping Case
May 18 Pana Illinois Mrs Mosby one of the parties in a famous wife swapping case eluded officers and likely fled the state. She had been in St Louis living with Fred I Jackman since the swap. Mosby jailed on bigamy charge. She went to her former home near Tower Hill then boarded a train east after being warned to leave. Authorities sought her in other towns but she escaped. She is also a key witness in Attorney O Farrell's trial for obtaining money under false pretenses, set to begin tomorrow.
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Pana. W
Mosby
Ilinois
This Date in History 1566 to 1898 Events
A dated historical ledger lists events from 1566 to 1898 including Turks attacking Liége Malta, Britain war with France, Ireland concessions, Tourbay, Napoleon becoming emperor, Iturbide emperor of Mexico, Seminole treaty, Free Church secession, Austria’s Vienna upheaval, J C G Spencer death, Napoleon and Prussia Luxemburg treaty, Nicholas II birth, Swiss capital punishment revival, Eddystone lighthouse opening, Curley Dublin murder, William Smith death, Infanta Bullalia voyage, Charleston Dewey reinforcement.
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Malta
Great Britain
France
Ireland
Tourbay
Napoleon I
Iturbide
Mexico
Free Church
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Austria
Vienna
J. C G. Spencer
the Treasury
Napoleon
King William
Prussia
Nicholas II
Russia
Switzerland
Eddystone
Duke of Edinburgh
Daniel Curley
Phoenix Park
Dublin
William Smith
Pennsylvania
Infanta Bullalia
New York
Charleston
San Francisco
Dewey
No Excuse For Catarrh Hyomei Claims Quick Cure
Hyomei is presented as a widely known and easily obtained remedy for catarrh. The pocket inhaler outfit costs one dollar and extra bottles 60 cents. William F. Jungkunz guarantees a cure when used per directions, or refunds the purchase price.
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Wm. F. Jungkunz
May events at Masonic temple and St Pius hall
A list of social activities includes dances and card parties. Prof Dawson leads multiple social dances from May 2 through June 1 at St Pius hall and the Masonic temple. Other events include a Ceremonial at the Capernaum Shrine and a Woodmen RoyalsNeighbors party.
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Masonic Temple
Dawson
St. Pius Hall
St. Pius Society
Capernaum Shrine
Freeport
Woodmen and Royals
K.of Phailf
Prof
Prof. Dawson
Inman Of Lena Elected Manchester Iowa Superintendent
Prof Inman of Lena has been chosen as the new superintendent of schools at Manchester Iowa. He succeeds the former superintendent and begins duties this summer, bringing a background in education and experience from the Lena school system.
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Inman
Lena
Manchester
Iowa
Both Parties Were Guilty in Belle Divorce Suit
In Marion TL May 18 a peculiar verdict was returned in CC A Bell vs Mrs Bell. A southern Hindis’ financier was named as co respondent and the couple’s 16 year old son testified against his mother. The verdict found both Bell and Mrs Bell guilty, creating uncertainty over possible divorce or eligibility.
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Marion
CC. A. Bell
Coal mine operators and miners in Tinols meet
Springfield May 18 The coal mine operators and miners conference in Tinols is in session before settling the scale. Debates include 7 cents differential in machine mining mine run rate check off who pays for shot-firers and indemnity for shutdowns. Governor Deneen issues requisition for Charles T Wenham wanted in Chicago on embezzling 50000 from Canadian Pacific Railroad while traveling auditor.
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Springfeld
Springfield
Deneen
New York
Charles T. Wenham
Chicago
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Prominent Attorney William Todd Dies by Suicide
Springfield report cites William Todd of Nokomis, a well known Montgomery county attorney, ending his life by cutting his throat. The motive remains undisclosed and cause of suicide is not known.
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Springfield
William Todd
Nokomis
Montgomery County
Very Low Excursion Rate to New Raven Conn Knights Council
Ex excursion tickets will be sold on convenient dates with favorable return limits on account of the Annual Convention National Council Knights of Columbus to be held June 8 to 9. Apply to Agents Chicago North Western Ry.
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Boston
Mass
North-Western
American Medical Association
Chicago & North-Western R'y
New Raven
Conn
National Council, Knights of Columbus
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Bargain in all household articles at lowest prices
Iley & Wheat advertise a broad bargain sale on household articles, claiming the lowest prices in the city. The notice promises quality goods and value across a range of durable items in the store’s Racket Block location.
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Iley & Wheat
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