Federation of Labor to debate Mongolian labor policy
Washington reports President Gompers and AFL officers prepare to attend the Pittsburg convention. The rally is expected to push for strict exclusion of Mongolian labor including Chinese Japanese and Koreans. The draft resolutions also support educational tests a poll tax and existing stance on eight hour day child labor sweat shops and federal injunctions.
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Federation of Labor
Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
Peace conference invitation to The Hague set for May
Emperor Nicholas invites all powers to The Hague for the second peace conference. Practically all powers have accepted and the date is tentatively fixed for May next. The report comes from St. Petersburg dated November 10.
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Nicholas
Hague
St. Petersburg
Insane Woman Leaps to Death From Store Window
In Chicago a Detroit woman, Mrs. Fannie Baynes, leaped from the fifth story window of an apartment store on State street to her death. Dozens of shoppers witnessed the tragedy as emergency crews arrived.
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Chicago
State Street
Fannie Baynes
Detroit
Austrian Rail Strike Worsens Across Europe
Vienna reports the passive resistance strike on Austrian railroads intensifies daily and begins to harm traffic to and from France, Germany, and other destinations, disrupting cross border shipments and travel.
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Vienna
France
Germany
Colonel Scott Dead in Kansas City at 66
Kansas City special report says Col Samuel F Scott former postmaster died today of apoplexy at age 66. He served as head of the city post office and was a prominent local figure. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
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Kansas City
Samuel F. Scott
Chicago Weather Forecast Says Fair and Warmer
Chicago November 10 Special forecast predicts fair conditions and rising temperatures tonight and Saturday. The outlook expects warmer air across the area with dry skies and gentle winds. The report notes pleasant weather for outdoor plans and events over the weekend.
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Chicago
Thlinois
Market Report Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards
Closing quotations show May wheat at 8 3/4, May corn 4 5/8, May oats 32 3/4, January pork 8 12.52, lard 6.80 82, ribs 6 50 52. Union stock yards reports cattle 8,500 strong with beefs 3.40 to 6.80, cows and heifers 1.25 to 4.50, feeders 2.00 to 4.20, hogs 22,000 with heavy list 4.70 to 5.05, mixed butchers 4. Geel? rough heavy 4 4.45 to 4. Sheep 10,000 5 5 6.80.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Growth Pushes Freeport Limits Beyond City Edge
Real estate observers predict Freeport will extend city lines in all directions within two to three years. Widespread additions outside current limits mirror rapid growth as land values rise and developers plan new plats including Pattison Arcade Santiago Lichtenberger Mayer Seeley Read and factory districts. Residents note many outside lots already housing new homes, with directory data showing expansion across all streets and neighborhoods.
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Freeport
Pattison
Arcade
Santiago
Licht
Special Meeting Called Over Fire Insurance Tax Revenue
Mayor Dittmar calls a special city council meeting this evening to decide on taxing foreign fire insurance companies operating in the state and not incorporated here. The two percent premium tax funds will aid fire department improvements, possibly including a new fire station.
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Dittmar
Wires Crossed Again as Busy Executive Laughs
A prominent business man in his office complains about poor telephone service and jokes that the wires are crossed. He finally realizes the problem is the speaker at the other end stuttering, as quoted from the New York Times.
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Lmit
New York Times
Indictments Sought in Election Fraud Probe
State Attorney General Mayer and the law committee handling Hearst's mayoralty contest prepared for the grand jury. The panel seeks sixteen indictments including ten for election law violations and two for assaults tied to Tuesday's election, with references to prominent politicians among those named.
Hageman Reveals Two Campaign Donations in 1896
President Hageman of Metropolitan Life testified before the investigating committee that the company made only two campaign contributions in 1896. One was $1,000 to Palmer and Buckner, a gold Democrat ticket, and the other $7,500 to the Republican National Committee to aid in defeating the 16 to 1 heresy.
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New York
Hageman
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Undurance
Palmer and Buckner Gold Democrat
Republican National Committee
Contests Over Minor State Officials Spark Boardroom Battle
Columbus voters are in a muddle as early returns at Republican and Democratic headquarters fail to resolve which party won the minor state offices. Both sides insist they carried the key posts as the official count looms.
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Columbus
Secretary Shaw Returns from New York Visit
Secretary Shaw returned from New York and stated there is nothing in the present New York money market to justify any action by the treasury department.
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New York
Washington
Shaw
Treasury Department
Star Mounts on remodeled Best building corner
A five pointed galvanized iron star now sits on the second story corner of the Best building at Chicago and Stephenson streets. Made for Parker & Sons of Lyons Iowa, the star aims to re christen the block as the Star Corner with future electric illumination to make it a city landmark.
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Best
Chicago and
Stephenson Streets
Parker & Sons
Lyons
Iowa
Star
William and
Isaac Stein
T. K. Best
Mayor names patrol horse Jack in christening note
Mayor Dittmar christens a new patrol horse as Jack a dapple grey and handsome animal becomes part of the force. The prior horse will be reassigned to Chief Sweeney. The mayor feared a fate of being shot but the horse will die naturally due to public affection.
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Dittmar
Jack
Sweeney
Jewelry as Fashion Breaks Class Barriers Thanks to Lalique
Women of modest means can wear jewelry with artistic value rather than precious stones. Rene Lalique of Paris champions artistic arrangement over intrinsic worth, favoring horn ivory enamel and even wood. He highlights affordable stones like topazes peridot and amethysts and introduces color schemes from black and gray to brown and yellow.
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M. Rene Lalique
Paris
Lalique
American Family Magazine
Buckwheat Fame Prompted by Mrs Austin Brand
Mrs Austin's buckwheat stands out for its genuine Buckwheat flavor with a world wide reputation. The name carries weight among consumers and retailers.
New Line of Shoes for Threes at Golden Rule
A Golden Rule store announces a new line of shoes featuring rubber heels and Elk soles. The offerings promise softness, noiseless wear, and flexibility for three sizes.
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Golden Rule
Billy Sunday May Face Indictment in McKinney Case
Aledo Illinois November report says Billy Sunday, after month of revival meetings that drew 1,000 converts and $3,000 in offerings, may be indicted by Mercer county grand jury for alleged interference with justice in Stella Grady case. Local sentiment splits over possible charges.
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Aledo
Billy
Mercer County Grand Jury
Graham
Thomason
Sunday
Margaret Gilmore
Stella Grady
McKinney
Congressman McKinney
Miss Gilmore
Mr. McKinney
Mr. Sunday
McKinneys
Stella
Freeport Building and Loan to Elect Directors
Stockholders meeting to elect three directors of the Freeport Building and Loan Association at No 189 Van Buren Street Freeport on Monday November 13 1905 at 730 pm Proxies urged if unable to attend Louis Dickes Secretary notes the call and date November 1 1905
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Freeport
Freeport Building and Loan Association
van Buren Street
Louis Dickes
Family painting offer from photo free request
A fragmentary ad notes free family paintings from photos with coupons requested and demonstrators to call and explain. Names McPherson and Service, Golden Bagie Clothing Co., I. M. Winnie, Grocer appear in the scribbled listing with unclear locality.
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McCpherson & Service
Golden Bagie Clothing Co
I. M. Winnie, Grocer
Clairvoyant Queen of Palmists at Metropole Hotel
The world famous clairvoyant known as the Queen of Palmists will be here for a short time, Tuesday and Friday. Trance readings offered at a special price of $1.00 for $5.00. Also available for psychic calls. Room 7 Metropole Hotel.
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Metropole Hotel
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Hearst’s Law Committee
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Aledo, Ill
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