Democratic bill would form joint legislative commission
A proposed measure by Senator Hay creates a permanent joint legislative commission. Members include the Governor Lieutenant Governor Speaker of the House seven senators and seven representatives. The panel would study state government needs examine other states legislation review appropriations and propose bills with a secretary paid five thousand dollars and a Springfield office.
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Hay
House
Springfield
Marriage Licenses Listed for Seeleyville and Nearby
Guy Combs and Lucy Stevens of Seeleyville Ind. John Abbott of Charleston and Kate Murphy of Melrose. John E Newell and Emma E Rice, both of Wabash township.
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Guy Combs
Lucy Stevens
Seeleyville
Ind
John Abbott
Charleston
Kate Murphy
Melrose
John ‘E. ‘Newell
Emma E. Rice
Wabash
Fragmentary lines on love and rowdy nights in Harrisburg
A garbled extract speaks of a one night shooting at a bootleg joint in Harrisburg with four men, all said to be foreigners and coal miners. The piece reflects on youth, love, and cautionary fortune as it weaves folklore and moralizing into a fragmented poem.
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Harrisburg
Bowell
Eneers
jAftar
Thern Beiags
Floradora Star Leaves Texas Farm on Family Feud
Dessa Citison once a showgirl and wife of Draper Daugherty, son of Harry M. Daugherty, returns to New York after failed attempts to reform the heir. Harry M. Daugherty investigates, then puts Dessa in control as general manager and treasurer, while the couple faces potential court-driven funds.
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Floradora
Texas
Harry
Ias
Fort Worth
Tex
Dessa Citison
Marr
Draper Daugherty
Maillightaire
Columbus
Daugherty
Buffalo
N. Y
Harry M. Daugherty
Dessa
King Punishes A Driver In Madrid An Anecdote
An anecdote circulating in Paris tells of a cart driver in Madrid beaten by his whip after his horse collapsed on a steep hill. A passing young motorist with a lady stopped, raised the exhausted horse and spared the animal, and then scolded the driver. The motorist claimed he could report to King Alfonso and Queen Victoria.
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Paris
Spain
Madrid
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Dying Peoria man confesses 36-year-old murder
Peter Davis of Peoria Oregon on his deathbed allegedly confesses to the 36 year old murder of William Atcheson at Castle Rock. Colorado Springs District Attorney TM Purcell is informed and awaits outcome of Davis illness before possible extradition for trial. The confession letter is said to be written by Dr George Atcheson of Denver and Dr Graham of Peoria.
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Colorado Springs
Cal
John
Peter Davis
Peoria
Ore
William Atcheson
Castle ‘Rock
Purcell
Davis
Colorado
Graham
George ‘Atcheson
Denver
Hunter Lassoed Grizzly Near Downieville Cal
George Bynom, hunter and cow boy, was two days out with a hunting party when a young grizzly escaped. He lassoed the bear from his trained range horse after a mile chase through scrub brush and secured the animal until companions arrived. The incident occurred near Downieville California.
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Downieville
Cal—George
Bynom
Bynum
Bynum ‘Maced His Une Upon It and Held It Until His Companions Arrived. ‘Thagle
Aly
Downlorille
Graft Exposed as Women in New York Trade Upset Stores
A New York graft scare reveals women in high society joining the ranks of shoplift and wardrobe fraud. Department stores combat the theft by affixing tear off light paper labels on gowns to mark them as sold, preventing post purchase returns and disputes.
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New York
Que
Pratt
Arly
Scandal over forged foreign orders hits Brussels
In Brussels a major case ties Belgian officials to forged foreign decorations including the Double Dragon of China. Investigators link stolen Chinese legation diplomas to a wide business led by Lazard with branches abroad. Forgeries cover the Lion and Sun of Persia and Libertador of Venezuela among others.
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Brussels
Belgium
China
London
Lazard
Persia
Venezuela
Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution dispute over Lee remains removal
Brunswick Ga reports that Lucy Carnegie wife of steel magnate consented to remove the remains of Light Horse Harry Lee from the Carnegie plantation at Dungeness Cumberland Island to Virginia. The Virginia legislature had named a committee and appropriated 500 dollars to cover removal expenses to Lexington where Lee would be reinterred beside his body.
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Brunswick
Mra
Lucy Carnegie
Steel
Harry’ Lee
Carnegie
Dungeness
Cumberland Island
Virginia
Georgia
Daughters of the American
Les
Lexington
Social Service Exchange links New York philanthropy groups
New York philanthropic societies plan a Social Service Exchange bureau to avoid duplication and improve efficiency across about five thousand agencies. At an event hosted by Rev. Charles H. Snedeker, a charity carnival featured two pro wrestlers and a wrestling bout as part of fundraising.
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New York
New York City
Bervica Exchange
Heimpstead
Charles H. Snedeker
Wreetling
Igeia
Atrangth
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Americas
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