Political battle shapes for Illinois speakership in progressives caucus
Chicago dispatch reports rapid party maneuvering as Republicans in Illinois weigh a progressive caucus for the next general assembly. Leading candidates include Louis Pierson, George Hamilton, Burnet Chiperfield, with Shurtleff supporters claiming a path to re election amid new member shifts.
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Chicago
House
Chan Fawd
B. Shurtiet
Mettenry
Everal
Louis 4. Pierson
Cook
Georgee H. Hamilton
Iroquois
Burnet M. Chiper- Geld
Molton
Progressive Caucus
Hamilton and
Chiperfield
progress @ives
Deneen
SIX FRE SUITS SETTLED
By the payment of 68,207 dollars the suits against four ex state treasurers and two auditors brought by Governor Deneen and Attorney General Stead have been settled. The amounts listed include estates and individuals such as Thomas Ridgeway, Nashville auditor Thomas Needles, Mack Tanner, Jacob Gross, John Smith, and James S. McCullough with varied sums.
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Springfield
Deneen
Stead
Thomas Ridgeway
James S. McCullough
Oil Lease Offerings Near Shawneetown Drilling Plan
Oil men from St Louis and Bridgeport toured a 10 000 acre block of Gallatin County oil leases near Shawneetown Illinois with William Brinkley. A contract was set to drill a well on the Rice farm two and a half miles south of Shawneetown to 2000 feet if needed to test for oil or gas.
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Shawneetown
E. F., Tinger
Jacob Stumpsky
St. Louis
Robson
Bridgeport
Gallatin Counti Ol and Gas Company
William Brinkley
Railroad to Rebuild Line Between Here and Chicago
Announcement from Danville states officials placed an order for steel rails to upgrade the line to Chicago. Work to begin as soon as the first consignments arrive, with reconstruction aimed at improving the route between these two cities.
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Danville
Chicagosna Eastern Olinots
Here
Chicago
Shawneetown Wins County Seat Battle by 120 Votes
In Shawneetown Illinois 11, the fight to move the county seat from Shawneetown to Ridgeway ends with Shawneetown prevailing by 120 votes. Farmers in MurphysboroArk report losses from flooding as Muddy River overflows impact stock and livelihoods.
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Murphysboro
Ark
Shawneetown
Ridgeway
Judge Calvin Green Dies of Typhoid Fever in Shelbyville
Milneis judge Calvin Green, a renowned figure in the Shelbyville area, died suddenly at home from typhoid fever. The notable jurist was widely known in Mattoon and Nev for his long career on the bench.
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Statige
Mattoon
Judge Calvin Green
Milneis
Shelbyville
Ex-Senator Carmack Buried After Street Fight Death
Nashville Nov 11 The body of ex Senator Carmack was sent to Columbia after depressive scenes at Union Station as members of the W L U whose Carmack championed him gathered at the station during the proses of the casket being borne in.
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Nashville
Senn
Carmack
Robin J. Popper
Columbia
Union Station
Clemens the Prosecutor in Connecticut Burglar Trial
Charles Hoffman and Henry Williams faced trial in Danbury Superior Court on burglary charges related to a break in at Samuel P Clemens residence in Redding weeks earlier. Clemens arrived with aides, viewed recovered silverware, and was addressed as Dr Clemens by the prosecutor during testimony.
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Danbury
Conn
Charles Hoffman
Henry Williams
Sauel
Clemens
Mark Twain
Redding
Timocence
Hamme
Mise Lyon
Judgon
Disappointment for Morse
New York reports that financier Charles W. Morse had bail denied and was sentenced to fifteen years hard labor by the United States circuit court of appeals. He remains jailed at least until December 4 when the writ of error may be argued, with a possible renewal of bail after a bill of particulars is filed. Judges Lacombe Ward and Coxe issued the ruling.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Tombs
Lacombe, Ward and Coxe
United States Court of Appeals
Morse
More Wealth for Farmers
Washington reports the department of agriculture issued an early estimate of major crop production. Corn, wheat, oats and eight other crops totaling about 70 percent of farm value rise about 3 percent this year versus last year and 2.4 percent above the five year average.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United Stas
Newfoundland Election Tie Yields 18 Seats for Each Leader
Complete returns from the Nov 3 elections show Sir Robert Bond and Sir Edward Morris each with eighteen supporters in the legislature. The unprecedented split may force a further general election to settle the result.
Night Rider cases dropped by Brown county grand jury
Ripley Nov. 11 The Brown county grand jury ignored twelve cases against individuals arrested last summer for night rider activity at Walter Took’s home near Ripley and also ignored several indictments for damage to tobacco beds from the previous spring, closing the last chapter of the night rider war.
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Ripley, O
Brown County
Siummer
Walter Took
Ripley
Sherman addresses New York suffragists convention
Vice President-elect James S. Sherman spoke at the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention. He asserted women are equally qualified with men to exercise the right of franchise if they are permitted to grant it.
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Sherman
Titien
M. CY
James S. Sherman
New York State Federation of Womui
Saa
State Ownership a Losing Game
Brussels November reports from Belgium note state ownership of railroads in Switzerland proves disastrous. The deficit for last year was estimated between 800000 and 1600000 dollars, and projections indicate it may exceed 2000000 dollars.
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Brussels
Nov Bich
Belgium
Ans
Switzerland
Patrons urged to notify office on missed newspaper delivery
Readers missing regular deliveries asked to inform the office to fix routes and ensure timely issues. The notice emphasizes cooperation and prompt reporting to improve service.
Trend of Talks Changes They Want Are Few
Washington reports that the first hearing on Schedule A of the Dingley tariff shows few interests favoring changes. Most groups seek no change, while Albert Plant advocates major reductions in medicinal chemicals, arguing duties are prohibitive at twenty-five percent and that quinine should be taxed rather than free. He urges lowering medicinal chemicals to fifteen percent and removing some items from the free list to curb domestic price fixing.
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Washington
House Committee On Ways and
Congress
Albert Plant
Plaint
War Manufacturers Seek Lower Duty on Alcohol Varnishes
Arnold of the War Meh Manufacturers National association told Underwood of Mahamiu that varnish makers are content with current conditions and oppose protection. He proposed a 25 percent ad valorem duty on alcohol varnishes, citing denatured alcohol availability, while opposing surpluses dumped on foreign markets. Other witnesses urged higher duties on coat fur products and related items as a compromise.
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N. Brb
Arnold
United States
John FP. Otteens
St. Louis
Semet-Solves Company
Swaneee
N.Y
Cesar
Walpeun
New York
Alfred
Barry Molta
Thos City
Charles Pygiis
Mhibadedphas
Elected Bishop of Washington Names Rev Dr Alfred Hadise
Rev Dr Alfred Hadise, longtime rector of St Paul’s Episcopal, has been elected bishop of Washington to succeed the late Lev Tieury Yo Sartersee. Hadise served twenty two years as posttor at St Paul’s and now takes on the higher see.
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Washington
Alfred Hf. Hadise
St. Paul's
Washinston
Lev Tieury Yo Sartersee
Pineules for the Kidneys Relief Claims Trial Offer
To those afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble, backache, rheumatism, Pineules for the Kidneys brings relief in the first dose. Hundreds testify to healing and tonic properties. 30 days' trial $1.00. They purify the blood. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Suite nicely pressed for sale at Mal le a Galenag
A fragment notes a neatly pressed suite priced at 50c offered at Mal le a Galenag and Van PRE asseers. Bodt remains unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Malle
Galenag and
van Pre Asseers
Bodt
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Grove Street Studio
Harriet M. Burbank offers piano lessons from her Studio at 36 Grove Street. Instruction covers beginners to intermediate levels with personalized practice plans and recital opportunities.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Roosevelt not seeking New York Senate seat in 1911
National Committeeman William B Ward exits the White House and says President Roosevelt decided six months ago against running for the U S Senate from New York to succeed Thomas C Platt. Ward notes Secretary Root could be a candidate and mentions Governor Hughes as a strong future candidate with a solid administration record.
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Washington, Navy
Roosevelt
United States Senate
New York
Thomas C. Platt
National
Wiliam
B Ward
White House
Root
Ward
M& Root
Depew Ward
Hughes
New York Stock Exchange
Richard Croker
Ireland
Germany
al Kaufian
Terry Austin
Los Angeles
Cal
Dublin
Presidentrompers
Frank Moss
Aul
The
New York Society For the Prevention of Crime
Parkhurst
Dr D De Camp Thompson Dies After Auto Crash
Chicago reports Dr David De Camp Thompson longtime editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate and respected Methodist lay leader died in St Louis after an auto strike as he walked from his hotel toward Lindell Avenue Methodist church. He was 56. His body was sent to Evanston for funeral.
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Chicago
David DeCamp Thompson
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Louis
Thompson
Lindell Boulevard
Boyle Avenue
Lindell Avenue Methodist Church
Rmithing
Frank M. White
Asona Hotel
Dr. Thompson
Evanston, IL
Taft and Hitchcock Discuss Campaign Fund Reports
President-elect Taft and national chairman Frank Hitchcock had a long pleasant talk in Hot Springs about the recent campaign. Hitchcock described an upcoming public campaign fund report and stressed that no promises were made for contributions. East and New York were the heaviest donors. no cabinet talks occurred before Hitchcock's departure.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Frank Hitchcock
Hitchcock
East
New York
First big snow falls at New Richmond Wis
Snap outline reports the season's first real snowstorm hits New Richmond Wisconsin. Other items note a notable Wright Girardville flight with Wilbur Wright at Le Mans, a NYSE seat sale at 75000 dollars, Croker's Ireland return to New York, and various political and crime figures.
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New Richmond
Wis
Rehearing Denied in Landis Fine Case Against Standard Oil
Chicago November 11 government petition for rehearing of Judge Landis (29 240 000) fine against Standard Oil was rejected by Judges Seaman Baker and Grosscup The ruling adds two paragraphs and Judge Bakers separate opinion argues the real offender should be pursued directly The decision defines the rebate transaction as the consummating act not mere quantity units and notes the case may go to the US Supreme Court on a writ of certiorari
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Chicago
Landis
Standard Ol Company
Seaman, Baker
Grosscup
United States Supreme Court
Sims
Baker
Praiseful Testimony on Prairie Oil in Oklahoma Field
In the government’s anti trust case against Standard Oil, witnesses for the Prairie Oil and Gas company praised its Oklahoma operations as beneficial and non discriminatory. Royal S Litchfield testified he never saw discrimination and was satisfied with his oil quota. Edmund Karnes said the Oklahoma company helped make the field a paradise, though he cited alleged overcharging by independent pipe lines and noted lower rates to Gulf Pipe terminus.
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New York
Oklahoman
Standard Oil Company
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Stanard
Oklahom
Prairie Company
Oklahoma
Royal S. Litchfield
Cult Pine Vine Company
Glenn Pool
Gulf Pipe
Com- Pan
Barnes
Markets in Chicago and Buffalo Quote Slips on Wheat and Hogs
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show mixed wheat and corn, with Dec and May futures around 1.00 to 1.07 and oats near 49 to 60 cents. Cash sales list wheat, corn, and oats by grade, while live stock, hogs, cattle, and sheep show broad ranges for receipts and prices. Buffalo reports slow market for cattle and hogs, with best lambs around 6.00 and calves to 4.50. Marketing notes cover several car lots and district feeding parity.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Itigh
Law
Buffalo
N. Y
Durnive & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo
N.Y
Oil loss blamed on lack of pipes and company refusals
A witness testified that two million dollars worth of oil is lost to Indians and others through evaporation and runoff into regional creeks because no pipes exist to extract it. The Gulf and Texas companies are criticized for buying lands and leases from Indigenous owners at low prices and drilling wells, harming neighbors.
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Gulf
The
Texas
Gulf Company
Flint Glass Men Out Of Federation Of Labor
At the twenty-eighth annual Federation of Labor convention in Denver on November 11 the credentails report led to unseating the Flint glass workers by a nearly unanimous vote. The glass workers had left the Federation after a dispute with glass bottle blowers, and seats remain vacant until a federational settlement. Before sessions began, William D. Haywood, former Western Federation of Miners secretary, held a private reception in the hall lobby. he was not a Federation member and did not attend floor proceedings.
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Denver
The
Federation of Labor
Flint Glass Workers
William D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Federation
Temiskaming steamer disaster at Temiskaming
The Temiskaming boiler exploded as it neared Temiskaming landing at 6 m causing the steamer’s wreck and at least five deaths by explosion or drowning. Passengers and crew were hurled into the water with many injuries. A hunter from the United States, McItride, is missing. Firemen J. Menard and T. Bergouhan are confirmed dead. others unnamed are also dead or injured. A special train carried the injured to Mattawan.
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Bay
Ont
Temiskaming
Mcltride
United States
J. Menard
T. Bergouhan
Biz
Mattawan
Indiana returns final vote counts in state offices
Indianapolis reports completion of vote additions at the secretary of state's office. George W. Self, Republican, elected reporter of the supreme court by 171. Robert J. Aley, Democrat, superintendent of public instruction by 762. J. J. Peetz, Republican, secretary of state by 710. Q. A. Myers, Republican, supreme court judge by 1,099. David Myers, Republican, appellate judge by 1,044.
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Indianapolis
Secretary of State
George W. Self
Supreme Court
Robert J. Aley
J. J. Peetz
Q. A. Myers
David Myeras
Sherman the Guest of Roosevelt at luncheon in Washington
Vice President elect Sherman was Roosevelt’s luncheon guest in Washington on November 11. He will depart for Hot Springs Virginia this evening to confer with President elect Taft on the political situation and upcoming duties.
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Sherman
Roosevelt
Washington
Hot Springs
Taft
Four Die in Collision at Red Bluff California
Four persons were killed and one fatally injured in a collision between an automobile and a locomotive in Red Bluff California on November 11. The deceased are George K Willard Mrs G K Willard Olive Willard and Mrs Irene Hayes. The second item notes the large steel lighthouse for Cape Campbell New Zealand was first erected in the maker's London yard, disassembled, numbered, and shipped halfway around the world.
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Red Bluff
Cal
George K. Willard
G. K. Willard
Olive Willard
Irene Hayes
Cape Campbell
New Zealand
London
Cure of Severe Childhood Eczema With Cuticura Remedies
A Minnesota mother recalls her two month old daughter’s raging eczema over seven months, suffering nightly and self harm until Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent were used. Within three weeks the sores cleared, and after two months the child showed no signs of eczema, with a total cost of $1.75 after prior doctors’ bills.
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H. F. Budke
LeSueur
Minn
Sleep Killed By Irritating Skin Remedy Ad
An advert claims Cuticura Remedies cured a Hamburg Arkansas man of a skin humor that kept him from sleeping. It promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent pills as complete treatment for skin diseases for infants children and adults. The Potter Drug company props Boston Mass markets and offers a free Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases.
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Travis Bates
Hamburg
Ark
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Mass
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