Chicago Opens Fifth Annual Child Labor Conference
Chicago hosts the fifth annual child labor conference under the national child labor committee marking six days of work to advocate a federal children’s bureau. Notables include Lillian D. Wald Jane Addams Judge Lindsey and Rabbi Emil G Hirsch as the Washington session to follow at the White House.
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United States
Washington
White House
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Senate
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Massachusetts
Children’s Bureau
Department of the Interior
Congress
Lillian D. Wald
Jane Addams
Hull House
Lindsey
Children’s Court of
Denver
Emil G. Hirsch
Tariff League Meets In New York Today
The American Protective Tariff League opened at noon in New York City. The meeting aimed to rally support for tariff reform with leaders of the country in attendance and a focus on pending tariff policy.
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York
American Protective Tariff League
League
Peruna praised by mothers and families nationwide
Endorsements from W G Burress of Superior Wisconsin and E Litterst of Seafield Indiana. Mothers from Atwood Colorado Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Chicago Illinois report cures and life saving improvements for children and adults. Peruna touted as a remedy for colds catarrh nasal head throat bronchial lungs and other internal organs.
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Ism
United States
Prominent Buy Opportunity Links to May Wheat Rise
Buying of the May delivery by a prominent short supported Chicago wheat as a strength factor. John L. Sullivan has offered 75000 dollars for a match between Jeffries and Johnson. Oregon legislative body declares George E. Chamberlain elected U S senator. Arizona and New Mexico statehood bills to be introduced. Five killed ten injured in Lake Hopatcong dynamite blast at Forests powder works.Depositors' guarantee fund bill moves in New York assembly. Senator Platt disclaims debts run up by wife Lilian Janeway Platt. Lincoln centennial stamps to honor birth 100,000,000 issued by Feb 12. Forestry bureau timber quotations questioned at Hardwood Manufacturers convention. Standard Oil of Indiana ordered to be ready for second trial or rehearing Feb 23. Woman's startling story from St Louis about coroner’s jury.
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Jeffries
Johnson
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Oregon
Senate
House
George E. Chamberlain
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Foreste
Lake Hopatcong
N. J
New York Assembly
Thomas
Platt
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Abraham Lincoln
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Forestry Bureau
Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association
Standard Oil ‘Company of
Indiana
Anderson
United States District Court
Bal de tete charity ball in Plaza for blind poor
New York society hosts a grand bal de tete at the Plaza Hotel tonight to aid the blind poor. Patroned by the ambassadors of France and Britain and Secretary Root, it features red decor and period headdresses from Spanish Dutch Venetian and Elizabethan styles.
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New York Society
Root
Elizabeth
Connecticut's Representation Reduced
Hartford, Conn. Jan 21 The law requires the governor to call a special election to fill a congressional vacancy but imposes no penalty. No election is likely before Lilley’s successor seats. Dublin Jan 21 A no rent campaign begins in Tipperary as landlords refuse sales under the 1903 land act. Decrees against thirty six tenants provoke evictions fears with priest and public support and funds for defense.
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Prohibitions Bill Passed by Tennessee Legislature
Nashville Tenn Jan 21 The legislature passed the state wide Prohibition bill in a session noted for its decisive move toward banning alcohol. Supporters hailed the measure as a step for moral reform while opponents warned of economic and enforcement challenges ahead.
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Carnegie Rewards Given Out at Pittsburgh Meeting
The Carnegie hero fund commission awarded twenty six medals, $14,750 in cash, and pensions totaling $565 per month for valorous deeds since the last October meeting. The ceremony took place in Pittsburgh on January 21.
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Market Quotations Across Cities for Grain and Livestock
Indiana market reports show Wheat No 2 red at 1.05 to 1.07 and Corn No 2 around 60s to 61 4 cents. Cattle and hogs trade in wide ranges, with receipts listed. Cincinnati Chicago New York and Toledo show varied prices across wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lambs, with notes on auction activity and steady prices.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Indiana Solons Settle Down After Senate Election
Indianapolis January 21 with the U S senator election settled the Indiana legislature moves to finish its work. Committees report in the senate and house with several measures favored, including divorce name restoration, jury panel vacancies, ten year real estate tax liens, non resident claimants bonds, and gun on private property rules. Roads and taxation bills advance along with appropriations for Drapier’s Brevier reports and other fiscal measures.
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Wood
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Antietam
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Three more die in Dotsero wreck raise toll to twenty four
The Rio Grande wreck at Dotsero adds three fatalities, including Mrs. Lydia Mahon of Princeton Indiana, whose husband and father were killed in the disaster. The death toll reaches twenty four as reports spread. Meanwhile the iron market feels a cloud of tariff revision and uncertain state legislatures’ stances on railroads and related firms.
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Rio Grande
Dotsero
Lydia Mahon
Princeton
Ind
Iron Trade Review
Measure aims to strip prosecutors and elect county schools
Indiana lawmakers move to empower the governor to remove prosecuting attorneys when criminal laws are not enforced and place duties with the attorney general. The Mattingly proposal would establish county agricultural and domestic economy schools with local elections, Purdue university input, and caps on funding. The Lincoln centennial holiday is proclaimed for Feb 12, 1909.
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Noblesville
Indianapolis Merchants’ Association
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Officers Elected At Indiana Grain Dealers Session
At the closeing session of the seventh annual meeting of the Indiana Grain Dealers association officers were elected President W B Foresman Lamerette Vice President J M Brat ford Indianapolis members of the Falmouth and E M Seer of Roanoke joined the slate.
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Indiana Grain Dealers’ Association
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Lamerette
J. M. Bratford
Falmouth
Roanoke
Auditor reports $18,000 short in city accounts
Kansas City on January 21 reports an $18,000 shortage in the city auditor's office after introducing a new accounting system. Auditor HL Green cites clerical errors as possible causes but cautions systematic misappropriation may be involved. No formal charges have been filed yet.
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HL. Green
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