Sterling Aches for Homes as Industry Counts on Workers
An article in the Gazette of Sterling quotes Russell Burd s Ward Co executives and Henry B Utley of International Harvester voicing a housing shortage that threatens factory expansion. They note Keystone plant growth and bonus and pension plans that attract and retain workers, underscoring a need for working class housing to sustain industry.
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Dispatch
Moline
Sterling
Gazette
W L. Ward
W. Comly
Russell, Burdsall & Ward Co
Henry B. Utley
The
International Harvester Co
Comly
Keystone
Model City Plan With Sage Foundation Fund
New York November 23 The Russell Sage Foundation plans to honor Ly Virs Sage by funding a model suburban city at Forest Hills Gardens Long Island nine miles from the city on 142 acres to house 1690 families The project aims to be self supporting with an initial outlay of about 2.25 million dollars and offers homes at about 26 a month including principal and interest Laboring men may not benefit immediately due to land costs but are promised future consideration
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New York
Russell Sage Foundation
Ly Virs Sage
Forest Hills Gardens
Long Island
Iowa Politician Killed by Northwestern Train
Benjamin Bates, an Iowa politician, was killed crossing Northwestern tracks near 4tyhat Cheer Iowa when a locomotive struck him as he attempted to cross. The accident occurred around November 25 with Bates reportedly observing the approaching train before the fatal impact.
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Iowa
Northwestern
Osella Lo
Cheer
Anjamin Bated
Bates
Cally
Debate on Pay-As-You-Enter Cars Proposed in Davenport
Frank W. Skinner secretary of the Greater Davenport committee issues a public challenge to the writer of an anonymous letter opposing pay-as-you-enter cars. He pledges $100 to a local charity if he cannot prove the new system is superior.
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F. W. Skinner
Frank W. Skinner
The
Greater
Davenport
Ceived
Carnegie School Receives $2 Million Bond Gift
Pittsburgh trustees of the Carnegie Institute announced that after Andrew Carnegie’s gift of 1.5 million for extensions and equipment, an additional 2 million in 4 percent gold bonds of United States Steel Corp were given, valued at about 2.3 million.
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Pittsburgha
Carnegie Institute
Andrew
United States Steel Corporation
Lords Adopt Lansdowne Resolutions in Debate
The House of Lords, after a calm debate, approved Lord Lansdowne’s resolutions on settling differences with the Commons. The Lord Chancellor opposed them, arguing they would strip the Crown of its sole check by creating peers.
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House OF Lords
London
Lord Lansdowne
Kemp & Burpee Co Incorporation License Granted
The Kemp and Burpee Co of Moline received a license to incorporate with capital stock of 400000, to manufacture and sell farm machines. Incorporators include Wm Butterworth Schiller Hosford and Button FO Peek. The Syracuse plant remains to supply eastern trade while western and central business moves to the Marseilles plant.
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Kemp & Burpee Co
Moline
Ilinois
State
Ruse
Moline Capital
Wm Butterworth Schiller
Hosford and
Button
Sinaens NY
Deere & Co
Syracuse
Marseilles
du Faust Meline
Kemp & Burpee
East Moline
There & Co
Joans
Maracilles Co
SINGERS ENTERTAIN PRESIDENT NILSSON AT TURNER HALL
Svea Oliv e and Olve male choruses entertain Hjalmar Nilsson, president of the American Swedish Singers union, in Minneapolis Turner Hall. Nilsson seeks pointers for a local fair as crowds surge for the Svea Olve event with souvenirs and special rooms.
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Svea-Olive Entertainment
Turner Hall
Frea
Svea and
Olve
Hjalmar Nilsson
Minneapolis
American Unionu
New York
Nilsson
Svein-Oliver Fair
Daints Japanese Tea Room
Viewdamer Freeman
Carl Blomgren
OM Prederickson
Bergst Jorklund
Holm Hoth
Kicked by a Horse Fatal Injuries in Rock Island
Louis Allars former proprietor of a restaurant on Thardoo Avenue near South Street, Rock Island, was kicked by a horse while in Minnesota. He died later in St Louis hospital. his son Frank survived as listed kin. The 7th age veteran had lived in Minneapolis and Dayton earlier in life.
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Louis Allars
Peatsy
Frank Somee Diepe
Ata
Fomitess
Hock Island
Minneapolis
Dayton
Obie Tod
Reekford Mink
William Oof
Rieck Taland
Sidney
Davensseaton
St Lane
Frank
Stacy
St Louis
Three Shot In Chicago Riot Sparks Arrests
In Chicago a riot by striking garment workers leads to three people shot, one seriously. Police arrest two non union workers and the wife of a victim, Vincent Belleno, and his wife Anna, amid accusations of firing shots during the unrest.
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Chicago
Garment
DOW
Vincent Belleno
Anna
Insurance and Assurance Riddle
A humorous exchange explains the difference between assurance and insurance. Tommy asks Pa for the distinction and Pa quips that one is what the agent has while the other is what he keeps trying to sell.
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Tommy
Cathelie Menkard
Confesses Double Murder in Trenton Case
John Sears, arrested on murder charges, is reported to have confessed to slaying Res Anizi tl, Armstrong, and Armstrong's wife at their Dutchess County home. Sears, son of the Armstrong household's housekeeper, lived with his mother at the Armstrong homestead.
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Daily Dispatch
Trenton
John Sears
Res Anizi Tl
Armstrong
Sears
Ty the
Armentironis
Armstrong Homestead
Fight on Loucks Abandoned by National Grange Leaders
Atlantic City New Jersey November 23 proceedings against Hoot Loucks of South Dakota author of the pamphlet Machine Role in the National Grange a Betrayal of the Organization was halted by National Grange leaders after ten hours of confrontation. He was excused today for having been deceived by allegations from Mr Hampton of New York. The remainder of the morning featured reports from state granges.
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Atlantic City
Loucks
Mr Hampton
New York
Mobile Captures Next Education Convention
Secretary Shephard announced that the annual convention of the National Education Association will meet in Mobile on February 23. The event is hosted by the Department of Education and seeks to discuss policy and teacher support initiatives.
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Winona Vian
Shephard
Department of Bupermenth
Natangi Educaton Association
Tm Mobile
Suburb Saloon Controversy Over Free Lunch Abolition
Local rumor centers on pressure from Silvis keepers to end free lunches, claiming business impact. The misspelled notes mention protests and community debate about a policy shift affecting the suburb and its public services.
Enormous Cotton Swindle Charged to Brokers
John W. Knyrt, senior member of a large southern cotton house, is under arrest for allegedly using bogus bills of lading and forged insurance certificates. The scheme, authorities say, involved fake shipment reports to insurers and prepayment by note brokers to foreign buyers, with the cotton never delivered and losses exceeding a million dollars.
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John
Otter
Cotter
Onerawe
Kote Yunems
Hitchcock
Church Celebrates Sixtieth Year of First Church History Review
A historic celebration marks the sixtieth year of the church organized in the Augustana Synod. Former pastors speak as the event recalls the congregation's origins from 1850 to the present, with district meetings, sessions, and addresses by Rev. Johnson and Rev. Carlson detailing early history and longstanding lineage.
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Augustana
Wookoa
Oa Bsiin
Res Co Og Folbtem
Pod Biodine
Orion
Andover
Sea
August Johnson
Laporte
Ind
Johnson
Othe
Carlssen
Ulli Conference
Suffragists Sent to Prison Paragraphs of Reform
Fragmentary news notes describe women’s suffrage activists facing imprisonment for militant acts. The item notes sentences extending over two months and hints at authorities clamping down on protestors. Names and precise locations are unclear due to the damaged text.
Indictments Fall On Prizefighting Ring In Illinois
Chicago reports the first indictments charging prizefighting as a business under the state. Officials say the cases involve a promoter and a referee tied to a Burnham area venue where officers broke up a November event. Names cited include John Taredin, referee BrinHitche and Frank Lewis promoter, with broader implications for the sport.
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Chicago
Ios
Han Een
Tenia
Falta
Supreme Court
Oqeacar
Fritts
Ani Tertores Tehnsom
John Taredin
Brink Hitchech
Pros
Burnham
Tersd
Iso
Frank Lewis Promenet
Election Date Set for Tuesday January 20
Clerks and probate offices report heavy workload as election preparations proceed. Delays in tax books and court filings hinder timely processing while staff scramble to handle shifting duties and ensure compliance ahead of the slated election date.
Experts Describe Impact of Rail Rate Increases
Experts warn that rising rail rates could lift costs for shippers and consumers. They cite potential slower growth in freight volumes, pressure on manufacturing margins, and broader inflationary effects across sectors reliant on rail transport.
Drexel Sets New Altitude Record in Lost in Clouds
Drexel breaks aviation altitude record as crew reaches new heights above Native City amid challenging weather. The milestone marks a historic achievement for the team and its pilot, boosting local pride and signaling progress in aerial exploration.
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Chicago Grand Jury
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Hebert
Sheolorhey Coy
Tle Tiem
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Han Yoshoude
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Drexel
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Automobile Owners Form Organization
Oscar Reynolds
Pwe
Perth
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