Urgent bipartisan compromise clears house vote
After intense sessions a Republican Democrat conference draft passed the House by 106 to 140 with fourteen Republican insurgents voting against. The measure moved quickly to the Senate as leaders touted emergency currency aid and capital relief amid cross party negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore
Williams
Burton
Allie James
Cooper
Morse
Nelson
Wis
Brimin Pa
Fowler
NLOT
Will and Henry
Comma
Lindberg
Minn
Murdock
Calderhead Jid Campbell
Kang
Prince
Aba Waldo
N Yo
Darragh Tich
La Follette Pressure in Senate Delays Congressional Action
The senate debates the conference report as Aldrich plans to move to its consideration. Democrats hold informal talks, summon absent members, and eye timing for a vote. Labalette appears poised to oppose the measure, while Democratic leaders seek unity before final action, aiming for consideration to extend only briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Aldrich
Lakolette
Laballette
Taosus
Ife
Draft of the Platform for Republican Convention
Washington May draft of the Republican platform outlines tentative aims to be prepared in the capital with conferences planned. It names President Roosevelt Secretary Taft and leading Republicans as likely participants, with Wade H. Ellis of Ohio involved in drafting tariff revision language for the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May
Republicaun
Pricintes
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Wade H. Ellis
Ohio
Fragments of Reported Planning for Hibjects Fea Die
A partial, unclear passage suggests discussions on subjects and a forum yet to take definite action in its preparation. The text is fragmented and lacks concrete names, dates, or locations, making a precise summary difficult. Further readable details are needed for a fuller card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olio Ad Fi
Ee Dvenien
Beyend
Tifosmad
Senate and House Debate Currency Bill in Washington
The Senate moved to keep the currency bill under consideration while awaiting a conference report. A House vote adopted the Vreehlund-Aldrich currency measure amid party splits. Measures passed include a pedestal for John Wither spoor, expanded Interstate Commerce Commission reporting on carriers, and tariff revisions for the Philippine Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Briet
Washington
Aldrich
Philippine Islands
Illinois Populist Meet in Danville Chiefs Preside
Forty three delegates attended the Illinois Populist state convention in Danville on May 28. President Ballard presided, with speeches by Samuel Williams of Vincennes Pad., Coxes of Ohio, and Col. S. R. Relter of Springfield. James H. Ferriss of Jobot chaired the national committee. Nard Richards of Peoria served as state secretary. Committee to select ticket and electors named, platform discussed.
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Danville
People’s Party
Chvir Torn
Ballard
Potuski
Samuel, Williams
Vincennes
Pad
Coxes
Ohio
SS. R. Relter
Springfield
James Il. Ferriss
Jobet
Wis
Dr Edhud
Claumas
Nard Richards
Peoria
Berriss
B.os
Pelter
Idewards
Coffeen
Thappe
Chicawer Coud Db
Platform Favors School Text Leaks and Labor Arbitration
A fragment notes a platform favoring school text leaks published by the state and a law for arbitration of labor disputes and woman suffrage. It suggests differences in government policies since the charter after the Civil War and touches on education and suffrage issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rad
Honors to a Patriot in Washington and New York
Washington and New York observe a solemn tribute to Major General James Clinton as his body travels from the congressional cemetery in Washington to New York. A funeral cortege with dignitaries and a naval escort moves through city streets toward Kingston for interment, highlighting the nation’s reverence for a Revolutionary War leader.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
George Clinton
New York
Congressional
Conere Creeree T. Clinton
Jersey City
Shineston
N. Y
Manhattan
Kingston
Hotilby
Cleveland Sits at Window in Restful Day
Ex President Cleveland sat at the hotel window through the afternoon and improved health noted by the manager, with brief progress reported as the day continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lena Missionary Union Meets At Baptist Church
About sixty people attended the Lena meeting with Miss Margaret Vanfleet delivering the main address as national organizer for Young People's Missionary societies. Refreshments followed and a social time concluded the gathering.
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Lena
The
Missionary Union
Baptist Church
Margaret Vanfleet
Young People’s Missionary Societies
Baptist Denomination
J. H. Babcock
Ralph
Marie
Rockford
C. Edward Derr
Amity Ehurch
Imperial Band
W. S. Loofbourrow
Winifred Logan Bailey
Wm. KR. Goddard Post
Beine
Opera House
Fred Raymond
Charles Barrett
Geen Bay
Wis
Telephone Men in Session at Illinois Independent Meet
The fourth annual convention of the Illinois Independent Telephone association is in Champaign with sessions planned for tomorrow and Thursday. President Manford Savage welcomed delegates, who discuss opposing Bell connections led by L. A. Herrick. Attendees include L. F. Hyneman, Ceo. B. Spitler, B.C. Woods, H. H. Britt, W.M. Bassett, and A. B. Loehr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ilinois Independent Telephone Association
Manford Savage
Bell
L. A. Herrick
Freeport
L. F. Hyneman
Lexington
B. Spitler
Me Zion
B.C. Woods
Galesboro
H. H. Britt
Davanpore
W.M. Bassett
St. Louis
A. BF. Loehr
Carlinville
Oakland Cemetery Decoration Day Transportation Announcement
A team and survey will operate from the corner of Stephenson Street and Globe Avenue on Saturday May dugh at o'clock A M to provide cemetery visits. Regular trips will continue throughout the day for visitors. Tickets for the round trip cost 1d and may be bought from the driver.
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Oakland Cemetery
Stephenson Street
Globe Avenue
Personal notices from Freeport social round up
Mrs L Garnes of Red Oak spent the day in Freeport. Mrs KR Gleason of Lena called on friends in Freeport. Misa Clara Wright of Clarno was a Freeport waiter during the day. Mrs and Mrs H A Passe of Nora were guests here today. Matilda Noel has gone to Peoria and Pekin for two weeks. Mr and Mrs F G Funk have returned to Polu after visiting friends in Freeport. James Best formerly of this ey but now in New York, home on a visit. Mrs A G Meyers of Orangeville was the guest of friends in Freeport.
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L. Garnes
Red Oak
Freeport
KR. Gleason
Lena
Misa Clara Wright
Clarno
Polu
James Best
New York
A. G. Meyers
Orangeville
Lowdens Like Farm Life Return to Oregon Home
Washington May 27 A Congressional Directory note lists Frank O Lowden as a farmer Mrs Lowden favors returning to the farm in Oregon for three months the Lowden children have pressed to go back The Lowdens led a quiet winter in Washington living in Calumet place with Mrs Pullman and others Mrs Lowden active in the Congressional club aimed at strengthening ties among wives sisters and daughters of lawmakers
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Washington
Alay
Congressional
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
Ineal
Congress
This Date in History Briefs
Chronology notes several figures and events: George J. of England born. died June 10, 1727. 1754 Washington defeats Jumonville at Great Meadows. Thomas Moore Irish poet born in Dublin. died Feb 25, 1852. Noah Webster died in 184%. Born Oct 16, 1758. 1846 British envoy to the United States ordered to quit Washington. 1871 Paris Commune falls. Lord Russell died. born Aug 18, 1792 in 1898. William Gladstone buried in Westminster Abbey in 1904. Senator Matthew S. Quay died. born Sept 30, 1838.
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George J
England
Washington
Jumonville
Great Meadows
Thos. Moore
Dublin
Noah Webster
United States
Lord Russell
William J. Gladstone
Westminster Abbey
Matthew S. Quay
Pennsylvania
Widow Violetta Gordon Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Violetta Gordon formerly lived near Freeport died at her home yesterday from stomach cancer after a long illness. She leaves two daughters Mrs George Kamer and Miss Wily. Belvidere Republican obituary notice.
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Violetta Gordon
Freeport
George Kamer
Wily
Belvidere
Disturbed the Congregation Coughing Buy Foley's Honey and Tar
A note requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar from H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz. The item is presented as a remedy for lingering throat irritation and cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
The Horseshoe Cafe Closure Announcement
The Horseshoe cafe will be closed tomorrow morning for a number of days for extensive repairs and decorating. Announcement of opening will be made later. B85 Lt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoe
Empress of Japan Birthday Recap Through Years
The Empress of Japan, born May 28, 1850, is the daughter of Prince Ichijo. She married the Emperor on February 1869 in Tokyo and has five daughters and three grandchildren. The empress is well educated, fluent in English and French, and renowned for devotion to the realm.
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Japan
Ichijo
Haruke
Tokio
Yoshihito
Empress of Japan Active in Charitable Work
The Empress of Japan is noted for her charitable activities and significant aid to the Red Cross movement in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Red Cross Movement
Wind Storm Fatality in Springfield Headlines Loss
Springfield, May 27. Mrs Alfred Orendorff died today from a hemorrhage caused by fright during a violent wind storm at noon. A large tree toppled before the Orendorff home as she sat by a window. Her husband, General Orendorff, was a prominent Illinois lawyer and former adjutant general under Governor Altgeld.
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Springfield
Alfred Orendorff
Orendorff
Orendorfff
Mra. Orendorff
General Orendorff
Illinois
Altgeld
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Tee
Wosey
Ghid
Rere
Fright
Mrs. Orendorff
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