Political slate listing state and local officers candidates
A list of candidates for lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general and other state offices. It names James Watson Fred Sims Oscar Hadley James Bingham George Self Lawrence Turnan J L Peetz Quincy Myers David Myers Charles Good Oscar Conant James Deleplane Samuel Gifford George W Cogley J S Mellinger Alfred M Dill Oliver Harness J N Watkins John W Markley and others across districts and townships.
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James
Te. Watson
Rockefeller Donor Champions Education Growth Across U S
The text notes gifts totaling 10 million dollars for a Pittsburg scientific school with 6 million for grounds and buildings. J D Rockefeller gave 43 million to general education plus 21,924,322 to Chicago university and 85,656,988 to universal education. Other magnates fund free scholarships, expanding opportunities for classical, technical, and scientific study.
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Pittsburg
J. D. Rockefeller
Chicago University
Gompers Mobilizes Labor Vote for Democrats
Samuel Gompers has undertaken to deliver the labor vote of the country to the democratic ticket, from the president to workers. The column condemns schoolhouse fire safety neglect after the Collinwood disaster and urges inspectors to demand safe, well arranged buildings to prevent future loss of life.
Miner Union Letter Calls for Self-Determined Voting
T L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers writes to members urging personal choice at the polls. He states the union will not engage in politics and asks members to refrain from political correspondence. The letter emphasizes unity and lasting the union beyond the campaign while addressing miners' concerns.
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United Mine Workers
Dent Lewis
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Education through the ages and a union political clash
The article surveys historical education from ancient Greece to modern Europe and the United States, noting grants of schooling for clergy and nobility, compulsory education in Scotland, and the role of schools as precursors to higher learning. It then discusses a political controversy over union leadership, citing a letter from President Lewis opposing political meddling by the United Mine Workers and contrasting Gompers’s stance.
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United States
Law
Simple home face wash recipe promotes rosy complexion
An article notes busy women neglect complexion care and offers a home recipe using Rose Water Ep Potone and Cologne Spirits. The mix is prepared by dissolving Ep potone in hot water then adding Rose Water and Cologne Spirits for a daily face wash to even skin tone and counter freckles tan and sunburn. The piece also lists a reception committee and an invitation to Judge J C Nelson to address unions on injunctions in labor issues.
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J. C. Nelson
Murphy to Aid State in Murder Case in North Dakota
Mayor Joseph Murphy of Wabash will act as assistant counsel for the state in the murder indictment against Mrs. Mary Wright at Devil's Lake North Dakota. He plans to brief evidence linking Wright to the death of George Welsh who lived with her, and may seek exhumation though doctors doubt added light. Welsh allegedly stated Wright was poisoning him as he weakened.
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Devil's Lake
North Dakota
Joseph Murphy
Wabash
Wright
Welsh
Committees Appointed to Welcome Samuel Gompers
At a Federation of Labor meeting committees were appointed to assist in greeting Samuel Gompers who will attend on Saturday. The General Executive committee includes A J West Julius Lineman Cal Clugston and P T Bradley.
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Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
A. J. West
Julius Lineman
Cal Clugston
P T Bradley
Insect Killers Fight Bug Pests in California Crops
The Department of Agriculture promotes natural enemies that destroy crop parasites such as the green bug and its prey the young eaters. The San Jose scale caused millions in California fruit damage, prompting search for effective predators and pest control strategies amid reports of new species observed by the department.
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Department of Agriculture
Nordan
San Jose
California
Runaway Wagon Rescued as Driver Holds On
Charles Banta West of town faced a serious runaway when he clung to his hay wagon fronting the Schmidt residence west of Brown street. The wagon wheels ran over him before John Horstman stopped the team by gripping the lines and securing a tree. Banta was treated by Dr O Leary and sent home.
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Charles Banta
BE. Schmidt
Brown Street
Banta
John Horstman
O’leary
Manager Dalrymple Flees Waukegan Theater
Dalrymple, manager of Schwartz theater in Waukegan, has fled the town and is sought on a probable embezzlement charge. He was discharged by Central States Theater Co., which operates several houses including the Nelson in the city. Initial reports claimed resignation and transfer plans, later clarified as dismissal without local job offer.
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Schwartz Theater
Waukegan
Schwartz
Central States Theater Co
Nelson
Dalrymple
Dalrymle
City Protests Over Street Name Change Meadlawn to Horney
Street name debate ends with mixed protests. Some signers from Horney street oppose the Meadlawn designation, while others admit nonresidents signed to please. council petition unclear and likely to be dropped, leaving Meadlawn on record.
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Horney Street
Meadlawn Avenue
Eighty Six Went to Gas City Special Train
A brief note records that eighty six people traveled to Gas City aboard a special Panhandle run train. The item notes the event occurred with minimal details and no listed passengers beyond the count.
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Gas City
Panhandle
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