Republicans Seek Strong House for Next Congress
The speaker argues the sixty-second congress needs a substantial Republican majority to complete the administration’s aims. A Democratic House would be a do nothing Congress, while a Republican House would continue the productive work already begun.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Fathers Day movement spreads to Spokane and beyond
The article notes a growing annual Fathers Day observance starting in the Pacific coast and expanding to Spokane and other cities for the first time. It links Fathers Day with Mothers Day and Children’s Day in Sunday schools, urging pulpit teachings on the father’s home role and family protection.
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Pacific Coast
Spokane
Teachers Higher Pay Than Street Workers Sparks Outcry
The Galesburg Republican Register cites the Ottawa Republican Times remarking that city laborers earn more per month than some women teachers. It argues teaching is the noblest calling that shapes youth, and it mocks the lower pay given to educators compared with street shovelers, questioning American childhood values.
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Galesburg
Republican Register
Ottawa Republican Times
Buyers Cautious As Rail Rates Hover
Buyers show utmost caution in placing orders per the Iron Trade Review. Government railroad rate tensions have not caused cancellations but have slowed forward buying as mills consider summer shutdowns and wage scale expirations this month.
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Iron Trade Review
Benefit to Foreigner Promises Postal Savings Banks
An article argues that Congress may create postal savings banks to serve foreign born citizens. It notes foreigners often use money orders to secure savings and cites concerns about redeeming orders after one year. The piece discusses how such banks could deposit funds and affect existing banks.
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Postal Savings Bamke
Postal banks unlikely to harm existing lenders says Kewanee paper
The Kewanee State Courier argues postal savings banks will mainly attract new customers in small communities and not cause mass withdrawals from current banks. Depositors may shift funds slowly as they explore higher rates elsewhere, but overall banking business should grow with the postal system.
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Kewanee State Courier
Be courteous on the telephone as you would face to face
Frank J. Wisse argues that etiquette in telephone calls mirrors face to face manners and urges for forebearance and courtesy. He likens rude inquiries over the phone to rude street encounters and cautions against shouting the name or demanding identity.
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Telephone Engineer
Peace in Iowa After Convention Endorsement Predicted
Iowa Standpat leaders claim a Taft administration endorsement at the state convention after a tough contest with Progressives. Insurgents suffer losses but may be invited to unite against a common foe, with calls to avoid censuring Cummins Dolliver and other rebels to test loyalty to the party.
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Iowa
Taft
Cummins
Dolliver
Republican Party
Should Be Freedom Within the Republican Party
The Galesburg Republican Register argues for liberty of action within the party while upholding party principles. It defends Deliver, Cummins, Beveridge and other dissenters as not renegades or traitors for disagreeing on tariff votes and warns against punishing differing Republicans. The piece notes Iowa support for the tariff in the house and contrasts Cummins and Dolliver with Senate opposition, urging tolerance of diverse views.
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Galesburg Republican Register
Deliver
Cummins
Beveridge
Congress
Iowa
House
Dolliver
Senate
Taft
Cimmins
Sheeysélyas
Internal Party Turmoil Calls for Tolerance in Iowa Fight
The text details clashes within a Republican faction led by Cummins and Dolliver, depicting insurgents as enemies of the people tied to special interests. The piece notes defeats in governor and congressional races, mentions calls for unity, and urges senators to grant others liberty of opinion to restore peace in the party.
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Congress
Dolliver
Republican Party
Iowa
Cummins
Hubbard on Advertising Philosophy in Philistine Journal
Elbert Hubbard argues advertising educates the public about a business and its offerings. He asserts only those with value should advertise, warning the unworthy to hide in oblivion, and praises practical, client-focused Adscripts and Adcrafts seeking real benefit for all.
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Elbert Hubbard
Hang On Tight: Calm Response After New Haven Express Crash
A smoking New York New Haven and Hartford train near West Rochelle derailed with thirty five passengers. An off duty engineer shouted Hang on tight and, though the car rolled over, no one was hurt. The piece then offers moral maxims about keeping composure, earnings, and place during upheaval.
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New York
New Haven
Hartford
West Rochelle
White's Confession on Bribery and Legislative Corruption
Charles A White admits taking 3250 dollars from the Chicago Tribune for his story on legislative graft and claims he sold his vote for United States senator. The piece argues corroboration is needed, notes other confessions, and questions White's credibility while acknowledging his role in exposing corruption.
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Charles A White
Cicago Tribune
United States
White
Holstian
iHmols
Whyter
First National Conference on Industrial Diseases Held
A Chicago meeting of workers and experts from government, industry, unions and foundations marked the first national conference on industrial diseases. Delegates from several states and organizations discussed poisons, workplace hygiene, and the need for commissions to study occupational health, noting millions lost to preventable disease and urging public action.
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Chicago
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iinois
Russell Sage Foundation
Europe
Illinois
F A. Landee
Frederick Hoffman
United States
What the English Eat and the American Pure Food Law
The article contrasts the U S pure food law with England showing its enforcement and exhibition in Westminister. It warns of dangerous imitations in jam made from sawdust and turnips, dyed haddock, tea from tree leaves, dried liver in coffee, and copper used to color peas and beans, noting English chalk cliffs eroding with bread.
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England
Westminister
America
Aberdeen
Johnson
Albion
Boutell Addresses Brewers on Prohibition Trend
Congressman Boutell of Chicago, speaking at the brewers convention, proclaims that prohibition does not prohibit. He frames his stance as reflecting voter sentiment in his district as expressed by those who elect him.
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Boutell
Chicago
Local option debate on liquor laws and enforcement
The piece argues that licensing has failed, urging strict enforcement or repeal rather than full repeal. It notes cities like Rockford and Decatur reverting to licenses after local option trials and predicts rising lawlessness if safeguards are removed.
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Rockford
Decatur
Figures For Reflection On Tariff Law Operations
Bureau of statistics reports nine months of tariff law operation through April 30 with comparisons to Dingley Wilson and McKinley years. It shows record customs receipts, rising free merchandise, and high raw material imports, with average duty around 20.9 percent and free trade share led by past acts.
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Bureau of Statistics
Avgar
Witkile
Seneca PR Seeoh Eer Ana Roeee
A short, unreadable OCR fragment mentions Seneca PR and several near names. Readable content is insufficient to determine a clear event, person, or organization for a concise historical news card.
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Legislative Voters League Proposals Stir Statewide Debate
The piece discusses plans to confine reform efforts to Cook County and create a state level organization to back trustworthy candidates. It cites the Galesburg Republican Register and the Aurora Beacon urging broad, non partisan efforts to weed out unworthy legislators and coordinate county and district groups for effective campaigning.
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Cook County
Galesburg
Republican Register
Aurora Beacon
Legislative Voters’ League of Chicago
Legislative Capitol
Chicago
Legislative Voters’ League
Tafts Big Achievement in Railroads Gains Nationwide Praise
President Taft secured a settlement with railroad leaders, aided by Knox Nagel and Wickersham, resolving a long standing crisis without force. The Washington Post lauds the deal as a square, diplomatic compromise benefiting producers, consumers, and merchants nationwide and urges Congress to act wisely next.
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Washington Post
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Nagel
Wickersham
Congress
United States
Presidemt
Lorimer editor rumor rebutted by Moline Review figure
The Chicago Tribune reports that John P. Conrad of the Review in Moline denied editing the Dispatch or the Review Dispatch. He urged Lorimer to defend himself or step aside, and warned the public will demand action against Springfield abuses. The Dispatch notes Conrad’s ties to the Tri City Labor Review.
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Lilinois
Chiscago Tribune
Dispatch
Moline
John P. Conrad
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Daily Dispatch
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Tribune
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United States Senate
the Tribune
Springfield
Arsenal
Tri-City Labor Review
Interurban Route Survey Push Toward Moline
Wallace Treichler leads a Morrison survey from Albany north to map an interurban line into Moline. Directors debate terminals from Watertown to Silvis while Morrison aims for an independent Moline route. Davenport contractor Crowley says Sterling–Moline bluff road plan won’t clash with Tri-Cities line.
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Rock Island
Albany
Tri- Cities
Morrison
Moline
Hampton
Silvis
Riverdale Farm
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George W Wood
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Warner's Crossing
Alliis
Interurban
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Fourth Avenue
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People’s Construction Co
Davenport
Sterling
E. C. Donahoo
Tri-Cities
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