Senate reorganization signals progressive shift in leadership
The Senate restructures committee alignments to favor progressives, with Tillman submitting to the steering committee's choice and new rules for conference committee selection. Republicans gain minor chairmanships as Democrats push for reform, aiming for harmony with President Wilson's policies and broader popular control.
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Senate
Wilson
Tillman
Congress
United States Senate
Martin
Committee On Appropriations
Finance
Kunard
Borah
la Follette
Cummins
Clapp
Poindexter
Jone
Bull Moose Party
Old Guard
Capitol
Powers Won’t Accept Terms For Peace With Turkey
Berlin reports that European powers will inform the Balkan Allies that the proposed peace terms with Turkey are inadmissible. A note drafted by ambassadors in London at a large conference is under review in several capitals and will be handed to the Allies after additional talks in London on Wednesday. The note urges a strong push for peace.
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Berlin
Germany
Turkey
Warkey
London
Warner Golden Anniversary Toasted By South Dakota Community
Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Warner of Desmet South Dakota celebrated their 50 years of marriage with a reception attended by hundreds. R J Ross acted as toastmaster with speakers including C H Tinkham Rev Mr Shaft Rev Mr Oakley W J Warren and R A Boast. Mrs A McCarty read an article on Fifty Years of Married Life from the guest book. The Warners, pioneers in the area, have lived in this region for over thirty years.
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Desmet
S. D
T. G. Warner
R. J. Ross
C. H. Tinkham
Poison Label In Cup Threatens Auction Goers
Joseph Schultz of southeast of Sioux Falls fell ill after drinking hot coffee at an auction farm sale. Doctors saved him when they found a printed label in the bottom of tin cups contained poisonous ingredients.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Joseph Schultz
Schultz
Wilson calls extra session to meet April congress
Washington reports President Wilson issues a formal proclamation to convene Congress in special session at noon on April 7 to tackle tariff revision and currency issues. He plans to outline administration aims in a forthcoming message while political moves and suffrage talks unfold.
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Washington, D.C
Pesident Waleson
Congress
Wilson
Underwood
St. Patrick’s Day
John &. Redmond
Butterine Fines Under Scrutiny by Grand Jury in Chicago
Judge Landis in the United States district court ordered a special grand jury to investigate alleged butterine frauds settled with the Internal Revenue Department. Jurors will determine if manufacturers conspired to defraud the government and whether any national government member is involved. Fines totaling millions were settled for a small fraction of penalties.
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Chicago
Ill
Landis
United States District Court
Internal Revenue Department
Cousins Seek State To Wed In Spite Of Law
Canton, S. J. Frank Lauer Jr. and Minnie Schmidt arrived from Town, 250 miles away, to obtain a marriage license. They are first cousins and Iowa law forbids such unions. They hoped to wed in South Dakota where they were told it might be allowed, but SD law also bans cousin marriages, so they left for Minnesota.
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Canton
S. J
Frank Lauer, Jr
Minnie Schmidt
South Dakota
Minnesota
Farmers' road fund reaches 121000 in Veblen
Farmers and businessmen of Veblen South Dakota have subscribed 121000 dollars to back the proposed farmers road from Veblen to Fairmont North Dakota. Backers express confidence in the project and its regional benefits.
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Veblen
S. D
Fairmont
N. D
Road construction to begin swiftly in spring
Authorities announce the road project will start promptly as spring arrives, with work slated to commence soon and expected to advance quickly.
Police Assert Order Was Good In March Parade
Washington D C police officers in charge of marchers testified before a Senate sub committee about maintaining order at the Suffrage Parade. Captain Daniel Sullivan said he encountered little trouble and followed orders to keep the way clear, praising Chief Colvester for prioritizing safety for the women and the smooth proceedings.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Daniel Sullivan
Colvester
Onlooker recounts grand Washington suffrage parade
An observer describes March 8 suffrage parade in Washington with thousands of women, including 1000 college women in caps and gowns and Virginia riders in red and green. He notes scant police protection, crowd interference and insults, but praises the women's self control at the treasury meeting and mentions a congressional inquiry on parade protection.
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Washington
Mareh
National Park Seminary
Italy
Virginia
Treasury
Fort Meyer
Ongress
Big Frauds on Bank Charged in Cincinnati Trust Case
Cincinnati Ohio, Georg Cox former president of the defunct Cincinnati Trust Co, two former officials, and eight directors face indictments returned by the Hamilton County grand jury. Indictments allege misapplication of 115000 via loans to Lord & Johnson Chair Co now in receivership, plus a 252500 note abstraction by three officers and six directors with intent to injure and defraud.
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Cincinnati
O. Georg Cox
CinCinnati Trust Company
Tramilton County Grand Jury
Common Pleas
Corsrove
Lord & Johnson Chair Company
Cleveland Birthplace Becomes Memorial For Grover Cleveland
Caldwell New Jersey hosts a formal dedication dedicating the Grover Cleveland Birthplace as a memorial. The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association buys the Presby terian manse for 17610 to secure the site. Richard P. Cleveland receives the key and Hather enters as the first visitor to place flowers. The association raised 25000 toward purchase and seeks 25000 more for ongoing care.
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T. J. Preston
Cleveland Memorial
Caldwell Presbyterian Church
Memorial Association
Hucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
A local advertisement touts Hucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for nearly all skin diseases and burns. It claims John Deve of Gladwin, Michigan, spent years and $100 on doctors before finding relief, and urges readers to buy for 23 cents, recommended by Diehl & Brown.
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Hucklen
John Deve
Gladsin, Mich
Diehl & Brown
Hog and cattle market report from Union Stock Yards
At Union Stock Yards Chicago cattle and hog prices edge lower with heavy receipts. Hogs receipts 11 000 today and 25 000 tomorrow. hog prices mostly steady to five cents lower. Cattle receipts 15 000. cattle market steady to a shade lower. Sheep receipts 18 000. market slow and generally steady with lambs and fat sheep holding near steady.
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Union
Chicago
Niuiawer
Texas
Sioux City Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep
Sioux City Iowa cattle receipts 2500 market ten cents lower hogs receipts 7000 market four cents lower top prices 8.70 bulk 8.60 8.65 sheep steady.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Gossip of Tuesday's Market Sioux City
Tuesday's market report notes a fat and killing cattle run with a slightly easier tote than Monday. Beeves quoted at 7.50 7.75, fat and killing cows and heifers 5.50 7.75, canners and thin cows 2.50 5.00, veal calves 7.00 30.00, bulls and stags 5.50, with stocker and feeder trade showing a dime advance from Monday.
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Sioux City
Wis
Mitchell Grain Market Prices Report
The Mitchell market shows No. 1 northern wheat at 73, No. 2 northern 71, No. 8 northern 67. Velvet chat wheat at 72 and 70 for Nos 1 and 2. Corn at 20. Barley at 30 with 46 for barley. Flax at 1.00.
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Mitchell Grain Market
Northern
Barliey
Minneapolis Grain Prices Reported for May Wheat and Corn
Grain prices listed for Minneapolis show May wheat at 84 cents, July wheat 87 1/4, September wheat 89, No 1 hard 5 1/2, No 1 northern 5 1/2, No 2 durum 85 1/2, No 3 yellow corn 46, No 4 corn 44 1/2, oats 27 28 1/2, rye 53 55, barley 29 56, wheat futures and cash bids across several grades with various arrival notes.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Dakota
Milwaukee grain market brief notes on wheat
Milwaukee Wis Wheat Da kota No 1 northern spot bulk ship- market update summarizes grain prices and trading activity at the Milwaukee grain exchange with reference to northern shipping and current spot demand.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wis
Dakota
Grain and commodity prices from Minnesota market report
The document lists bid and offer quotes for grains and feeds including wheat corn oats barley rye and flax from multiple quality grades and delivery months. It shows May and July contracts with prices in dollars and cents and numbered quality specs such as No 1 No 2 and No 3 series across several commodities.
Model prisoner released from Wisconsin penitentiary
Edward Eckert of Pennsylvania is paroled after nine years for the 1875 murder of Charles Peterson. The two men quarrelled over a small fire beside a railway track while tramping in Wisconsin. Eckert, called the model prisoner of the century, has no demerits but knows nothing of his family and must stay in Wisconsin.
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Waupun
Wis
Edward Eckert
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Bers
Charles Peterson
Mekert
Dr. King’s New Life Pills Promote Quick Digestion Help
Advertisement claims the pills stimulate the liver and purge poisons from the system. Consumers are urged to try a box for 25c at Dich & Brown, promising rapid relief and restored health.
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Dr. King
Dich & Brown
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