Third Avenue Track Privileges Debated by City Council
The article discusses Deere & Company and the Movie Plow company seeking track privileges on Third Avenue from Seventh Street west to their factories. It notes potential city council action and suggests a mutual compromise or waivers of damages by the companies. The piece implies the avenue will become important as industrial activity grows in coming years.
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Deere & Co
Movie Plow Company
Third Avenue
Seventh Street
License leaks reveal widespread illegal alcohol sales in Chicago
The Galesburg Republican Register notes Chicago has thousands of places with government licenses selling liquor illegally, doubling saloon outlets. Mayor Busse’s order targets licensed venues, highlighting a long standing flaw where licensing fails to curb illicit sales in many spots.
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Chicago
Galesburg
Republican Register
Busse
Compulsory Arbitration Debate Over Philadelphia Trolley Strike
The Washington Post weighs in on the Philadelphia traction strike arguing for compulsory arbitration to resolve disputes between public service workers and private trolley operators. It notes past near misses of sympathy from the public and signals potential layoffs and tensions as a deterrent to strike tactics while urging patience until a broader solution emerges.
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Tric Railway
Ucton
Owill
Philadelphia
Democratic program and Republican corrective effort in press
The piece argues the Democratic program is visibly flawed and calls for Republican efforts to expose Democratic misrepresentations. It cites investigations by the Monmouth Atlas Paris Beacon and Chicago Tribune as examples, urging truth about tariffs and the present administration in several districts.
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Law
Monmouth Atlas
Chicago Tribune
Paris
Ilinola
Censoring New Laws Debate Sparks Constitutional Talk
The dispatch discusses using a constitutional lawyer as a legislative censor to review bills after passage, amid calls for Supreme Court involvement to flag defects in new laws. Samuel Alachbuler and Andes are mentioned in the debate as central figures entertaining the idea of a censorial role and potential constitutional challenges.
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Nstead
Immigrant labor debate at Columbia lecture highlights work need
Grinnell Professor Steiner urged room for immigrants willing to labor, noting labor shortages raise prices and curb farming. warned against limiting immigration and urged matching workers to manual trades while addressing anti labor bias and selective restrictions on Asians and paupers.
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Steiner
Grinnell
Columbia University
New York
Transit labor troubles spark calls for arbitration reform
The Dispatch discusses the quarrel between transit employees and a private company in Quaker City. It critiques union monopolies, favors arbitration, and analyzes legal limits as state courts and legislature resist new duties while public service duties remain paramount. Mr. Alschuler’s plan is considered feasible but faces constitutional hurdles.
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Ines
Quaker
Transit Company
Corporation
Amalgamated Association
the Dispatch
Dispatch
Alschuler
City Election Preparations and Uncertain Law
The spring city election plans include one alderman from each ward and several supervisors and officers. No primary is in force as the old law was struck down by the state supreme court and the new measure has not yet cleared the legislature or received the governor's signature.
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Alschuler
Supreme Court
Deneen
Board of Supervisors
State Supreme Court
Local option petition under fire in city township caucuses
The article argues the local option petition remains under attack by wets and urges wider canvassing and active participation in caucuses. It warns lack of primary law could let wets control nominations and councils, and calls Republicans favoring local option to attend caucuses to influence candidates.
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Dispatch
Moline
Friends of Local Option
Friends of
Ballinger Pinchot Probe Fails To Clear Facts
The public withholds judgment as Ballinger Pinchot remains unclear amid conflicting testimony. Pinchot stands by his unfounded claim about Ballinger while Wilson denies ever granting permission for a letter leading to Pinchot’s forest service dismissal. The Washington Post views the probe as chaotic and adding to public confusion.
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Ballinger Pinchot
Pinchot
Ballinger
Wilson
Wilkens
Dolliver
Taft
Forest Service
Pincher
Senate
Washington Post
Post
Congress Eyed Ballinger Case and Presidential Fitness
The text discusses whether a congressional committee can determine a public officer's fitness and notes Taft's view that Ballinger is fit despite Glavis and Pinchot claims. It questions what happens if the committee finds Ballinger unfit and Taft disagrees, framing it as a matter of opinion.
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Ballingee
Alk
Brewers Objection Fails on Local Option Ballot Question
The brewers and saloon men failed to compel the rejection of the local option petition in Moline. City Attorney Bell and most legal observers approved the ruling, and City Clerk Oldefest kept the question on the ballot. Further challenges by brewing interests seem unlikely.
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Moline
Bell
Oldefest
Railway Pensions Spread Across Railroads
A revived pension trend grows among railroads with new plans like Santa Fe’s. The policy targets long service, offering between $20 and $75 monthly, plus potential 25 percent boosts for meritorious cases. It argues pensions reward faithful, less-paid workers who struggle to save.
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Success Magazine
March
Santa Fe
Beiieves
Pennsylvania
Board of Pensions
Publicity feature sparks debate amid corporate tax plans
The piece questions a supposed claim by Charles F Brooker that corporate interests would fund deficit remedies to avoid publicity from the corporate income tax. It notes doubt that Brooker spoke for all interests and highlights manufacturers’ desire to curb publicity. It argues that smaller corporations fear disclosure that could aid big trusts.
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Charles F Brooker
Ansonio
Conn
Taft
United States
Treasury
Brooker
Dispatch
Publicity Plan for Corporate Reports Weakened by Funding Fears
The article discusses a proposed agency to publish corporate reports and tax details. It notes risks that reports become public property and may be misused by trusts. It urges Congress to delay funding to study fairness and impact before implementation.
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Sarporath
Washington
Congress
Newspapers and magazines face postage rate talk
The dispatch and other papers debate second class postage changes. Officials and publishers consider modest increases unlikely to be justified by publishers, while subscribers could see price rises. The general public may bear any extra cost, as publications adjust to higher postage.
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Dispatch
New Jersey Indicts National Packing Directors Over Meat Prices
A Hudson county grand jury indicted directors of the National Packing company on charges tied to price fixing and meat storage practices. The probe, conducted under County Prosecutor Pierce P Garven, traces the New Jersey incorporated firm to price hikes and public health concerns. The National Packing company owns stakes in Fowler Packing St Louis Dressed Beef and Provision Fowler Canadian Fow ler Bros United Dressed Beef and other firms with $15 million capital.
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New Jersey
Chicago
National Packing Company
Volens
National Company
Hudson County
Jersey City
Pierce P Garven
The
Fowler Packing Company
St J.louis
Justice Swayze
Garven
Meat storage case probes public health risk and indictments
Grand jury probes cold storage meat practices led by Dr George McLaughlin and his team. Witnesses describe a seven year stored turkey and the notion of good and bad managers. Kenneth K McLaren appears untouched by indictment while expected as a witness in future cases.
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George KE. McLaughlin
Jersey City
Tony
Merchants’ Refrigerating Company
New Jersey
George T Vickers
Dr Wiley
J Ogden Armour
JL. F Swift
Edward Morris
E F Swift
Ira Hh, Morris
Arthur Meeker
Edward Tiden
T J Connors
L. A. Carton
K. K Mclaren
T E. Wilson
C H Swift
L. H Heyman
Samuel McRoberts
F A Fowler
Armour Kenneth K. McLaren
Party to Stand by Its Gun in Tariff Fight
The Des Moines Capital signals a Republican stance opposing a Democratic tariff measure. Editors assert the nation rejected free trade with McKinley and warned the party will uphold protectionist principles to defend American industry and labor. The piece insists the GOP will stand by its policies and refuse a tariff shift.
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Des Moines
Republican Party
Harold’s torn clothes spark household question
In a humorous anecdote Harold aged nine returns home badly torn claiming he tried to keep a little boy from getting licked. His mother asks how the clothing became damaged and the father praises the boy for the act, noting the innocence and humor of the scene.
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Harold
Harper’s Magazine
Kentucky Colonel Explains Water and Sand Link
The Kentucky colonel notes that small amounts of water and sand are naturally connected. He adds that sand enables a man to drink water, a point cited by the Chicago Daily News in explaining the relationship.
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Kentucky
Chicago Daily News
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