Tawney Defends Image in Panama Canal Remarks
Minnesota Congressman James A. Tawney complains he has been misrepresented by newspapers over remarks about the Panama Canal. He rejects press quotes suggesting Republicans lack a majority and denies discussions of reorganizing the House. He notes insurgents and Democrats could threaten continuity, but asserts the House is already organized.
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Winona
Minn
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
Chicago
Mr. Tawney
The
Tribune
Panama Canal
House
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Cannon
Negro pastor's house stoned in Minneapolis incident
In Minneapolis on December 29 a bungalow at 4438 Zenith Avenue South purchased by Rev W B Malone was vandalized with broken windows and smeared walls. Neighbors held a mass meeting after the attack targeting Malone a Methodist Episcopal pastor, who paid 2600 for the home and planned to move in with his family.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Zenith Avenue South
Malone
Oscar V. Carlson
Zenith Avenue
Washington Avenue North
Doctor's Prescription Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief
A sensational old recipe claims Sar saparilla syrup and Toris compound mixed with whiskey provides rapid relief from rheumatic pains and builds strength. The text urges dosing one tablespoon before meals and at bedtime, with shaking before each use, and asserts broad accessibility through any druggist.
Radical reform plan would strip Lords of veto power
London dispatch outlines Liberal plan if elected to curb Lords power. Proposals include veto limits on financial bills, a two session path with referendums for controversial laws, and a reduced Lords seated by Commons with life peers mostly limited to two parliaments.
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Charles P. Stewart
United Press
London
House of Lords
England
Asquith
Commons
Lords
House of Commons
Wisconsin Woman Seeks Reward in Zynda Murder Case
Mrs. S Zalewsky, wife of a Milwaukee meat dealer, may claim a $2000 reward for information that aided the arrest of Karl Wojciechowski and Adam Pietrzyk in the Hattie Zynda murder. She provided tips days before the reward was offered, prompting questions about legality as she described Wojciechowski’s strange actions and disappearance.
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Milwaukee
Zynda
Karl Wojciechowski
Adam Pietrzyk
John T. Janssen
S. Zalewsky
Wright Street
Zalewsky
Janssen
Hattie Zada
Preventing Croup With Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The notice urges giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs of hoarseness or the croupy cough. It claims the remedy prevents attacks and serves as a certain cure that has never failed.
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Chamberlain
Frederick Mayer and the Rise of Mayer Shoes
Frederick Mayer founded the F Mayer Boot and Shoe Co and built factories in Milwaukee and Seattle. From a humble journeyman in Milwaukee to a large producer, his firm produced nine thousand pairs daily and employed sixty five salesmen traveling across 24 states. His sons continued the policy and expanded the business, underscoring German thrift and industry. Mortality in 1893 ended his leadership, but the Mayer brand names Honorbilt Leading Lady Martha Washington Yerma Special Merit remain noted.
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Frederick Mayer
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Company
German American National Alliance
Milwaukee
Seattle
Niernstein
Hessen Darmstadt
Wisconsin
R. Suhm
New World
America
F. Mayer
Mayer
Mayer Shoes
George P. Mayer
Fred J. Mayer
Adam J. Mayer
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
Martha Washington
Store Heist Suspect Flees With Meat Bite Marks Suspected
Witnesses describe Wojciechowski fleeing a store after taking meat, with Mrs Zelews ky noting the suspect bolted out pale as a ghost. Authorities investigate the quick exit and possible injuries.
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Wojciechowski
Mrs. Zelewsky
Four Die in Mineral Point Mine Dynamite Blast
Four men were killed in a dynamite explosion at the Ollie Bell mine in Mineral Point Wisconsin. The dead include Edward Sullivan Thomas Clegg Charles Morton and John Osberg all with the day shift. Over 156 pounds of dynamite were stored in the powder room where the blast occurred. Three bodies were recovered but unrecognizable while a fourth remains missing. The mine is owned by Mineral Point Zinc Company.
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Mineral Point
Wis
Ollie Bell
Edward Sullivan
Thomas Clegg
Charles Morton
John Osberg
The
Mineral Point Zinc Company
Asked for bells, received a Bible in Wisconsin
In Wausau, Rev. F Werhahn of St Stephen's Lutheran church received a large German bible bound in morocco from Kaiser Wilhelm with the emperor's autograph. The gift marks a link to many German former congregants as the church planned a $60,000 new building after a petition for bells was sent to the emperor.
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Wausau
Wis
Morocco
F. Werhahn
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
St. Stephen's Church
Schacht Sentenced to Three Years in Hedger Case
William A. Schacht, juror in Ward E. Hedger’s alleged uxoricide trial, pleaded guilty before Judge A. C. Brazee and received the minimum sentence of three years. He had earlier waived preliminary examination in District Court before Judge Neele B. Neelen.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William A. Schacht
Ward E. Hedger
Uxoricide
Phil Allen Jr Unable To Appear In Madison
Phil Allen Jr was too ill to resume his duties in Madison Wisconsin on December 29 amid ongoing health concerns delaying his appearance and potential schedule.
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Phil Allen
Madison, Wis
Itching skin eruption cured by Cuticura trio
H A Krutskoff of Chicago reports two year struggle with a stubborn eruption starting on the hands. After trying several doctors and ointments, he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills, noting relief within days and disappearance of all traces in about three weeks.
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H. A. Krutskoff
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Ill
Cuticura Remedies Promised For Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for skin conditions like eczema scales scalp acne and tetter. It claims proven relief and offers products including pills and chocolate pills with prices and a free Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases from Boston Mass.
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Pott Tot Dawg & Te Com Teat Sole Pro
Boston
Mass
Restless night delays bankruptcy hearing for Referee Lewis
Testimony in the bankruptcy proceedings of Referee Lewis was delayed after he reported a restless night and weakness. With no arrangements for hearing other witnesses, the adjournment was set to Wednesday.
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Lewis
Waureka Man Fred Lathrop in City on Business
Fred Lathrop of Waureka is in the city on business. He is meeting local officials and visiting firms to discuss upcoming projects.
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Fred Lathrop
Waureka
Heroism of the Homes Rewarded in Nicaragua Abdication News
News from Nicaragua reports Zelaya's abdication following weeks of rebel activity. Suffering and heroism mark interior communities as families cope with starvation, looting, and confiscated food while revolutionary forces gain momentum. Indians, Creoles, and mixed heritage fighters are credited with the pivotal push.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Zelaya
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