Legislative Deadlock in State Assembly Stokes Breaks
In Illinois the Republican majority faces internal strife over whisky questions delaying House organization. Homer J. Tice, once the GOP speaker candidate, withdraws citing vital state issues and potential deadlock audience. Browne’s lead signals rising Democratic pressure and broader opposition.
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Sindis
Ilinois
Homer J. Tice
Lee O'Neil Browne
Lorimer Fame
Tice
The Man Behind the Gun in War Mechanization
The piece argues that modern warfare hinges on machinery, not just generals. It traces historical reliance on superior weapons from English longbows to guns and artillery, noting designers and civilians may determine outcomes as much as officers. It cites Von Kluck and Belloc as examples of speculative influence on sieges and campaigns.
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Edward III
England
von Kluck
Pards
Essen
Hilaire Belloc
Liege
Unclear War Prophecy Cited About French Front Advance
The text discusses predictions of victory in northern France, citing General Joffre and a claim of sacrificing 100000 men, likening it to a chemist predicting outcomes from mixing substances. It frames factors such as numbers of men, guns, and positions as keys to the result with high accuracy.
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Conall
Joffre
France
Yellow journalism sparks uproar over fake Chicago story
The Danville Commercial News denounces a fake report from Chicago News on political corruption. Officials denied the claims after being interviewed about arrests. The incident shows how yellow journalism can trigger nationwide outrage and misinformation.
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Danville
United States
Chicago
Hearst
Chicago News
Chic
Associated Press
Yellow Journal
Rates Too High Exposed by State Insurance Chief
Judge Rufus M. Potts, state insurance commissioner, declares Illinois households pay sixteen million dollars too much yearly due to a vast insurance trust. He urges the legislature to act, warning lawmakers they face a thunderous demand for relief from constituents and a risk of political backlash if they fail.
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Canton Register
Rufus M. Potts
Potts
House
Senate
Abraham Lincoln Life and Early Years in Kentucky and Indiana
An account traces Abraham Lincoln’s birth on February 12 in Hardin County Kentucky to a rustic upbringing with unambitious father and educated mother. It covers his childhood on Knob Creek, schooling scarcity, self-motivated study, early moves to Indiana, and beginnings as a lawyer shaping his later national role.
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Kentucky
Thomas
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Abraham
Sterling
Nancy Lincoln
Knob Creek
Austin Gallagher
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Knob ‘Creek
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Republic
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Great Britain
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Zachariah Biney
Caleb Hazel
Spencer County
Indiana
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Coles
Washington
Ami
Ries
Alsop
Pilgrim's
States
Lincoln
Tllinois
Clark
Arrval
Nancy ‘Miller
Fragmentary Thought on Russian Pronunciation and Brilliance
The readable fragment hints at a claim that learning to pronounce names carries lifelong significance. It suggests a link between linguistic skill and mental brilliance, but the text is garbled and lacks clear events or citations.
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