Do Nothing Seventy-Second Congress Crowns Its Session
A Washington column reviews the second session of the Seventy-Second Congress as a do nothing, doomsday-like end to Hoover era politics. It notes constant hearings, futile bills, party tensions, and suggests Roosevelt may gain a working majority with less Republican obstruction in the next Congress. The piece cites press-gallery observations and quotes a London correspondent on U.S. gridlock.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Senate Chamber
Roosevelt
London
American Congress
Hoover
Nicholas Longworth
Mr. Hoover
House of Congress
White House
Illinois Public Works Wage Bill Aims At Prevailing Rates
A proposal by Rep Howard L Doyle of Decatur seeks prevailing wages on all public works and allows local authorities to set wages in any locality. The measure covers state and sub divisions with penalties for violations and follows a Supreme Court challenge to prior law.
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Howard L. Doyle
Decatur
Supreme Court
Otto Kerner
Joseph J. Rice
Finance Department
Chief Deputy Charles W Peters of Chicago Dies at 74
Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles W. Peters of Chicago died at home from heart disease at age seventy four after six years in the sheriff's office. R G Crisenberry of Murphysboro introduced a bill to regulate contracts and policies that insure against bodily injury or disability and protect hospitals from unpaid patient bills after discharge.
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Charles W. Peters
Chicago
Sheriff's Office
R. G. Crisenberry
House of Representatives
Murphysboro
Governor suspended mine talks as truce ends
Governor Horner announced suspension of four week efforts to settle the Christian county mine controversy while a temporary truce expired February 6. He warned that state power would be used to prevent violence and said resumption of negotiations remains remote. The House defeated Handy's bill to raise University of Illinois scholarships from one to four, noting it would cost about $20,000 per semester in lost revenue.
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Corp
The
American Life of
Ilinois
Springfield
Ottawa
Central Life
W. F. Weese
American Life of Illinois
Don Garrison
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Horner
Illinois
Congress
Legislature
Illinois Municipal League
Hunter Future Roads Commission
Municipal League
Henry Horner
Christian County
House
Sol Handy
Marshall
University of Illinois
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
State of
Cook County
Chicago
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Newton D. Baker
Welfare and Relief Mobilization
I C O F Convention Heads to Springfield Next September
The I C O F sovereign lodge will hold its world gathering in Springfield starting September 18 with reps from the sovereign grand lodge, Rebekahs, and junior groups. A. L. Yantis of Shelbyville chairs arrangements with Thomas P. Fields of Springfield as general secretary.
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I. C. O. F. Sovereign Lodge
Springfield
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Rebekahs
A. L. Yantis
Shelbyville
Thomas P. Fields
Illinois Grand Lodge
Springfield men attend birthday and lodge anniversary dinner
Thomas P. Fields and Carl Weber of Springfield attended a dinner February 4 at the LaSalle hotel honoring Isaac Golden of Chicago for his eightieth birthday and fiftieth year as an I O O F member. Weber led the program while Fields spoke. Edward B. Dunigan of Oak Park and Sears Roebuck in Chicago was named state superintendent of printing, confirmed by the senate. Three Knoxville men, Lester Todd Roy Turner and Russell Young, were arrested for robberies at three Galesburg filling stations and have confessed, according to Sheriff Lou Wilson.
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Thomas P. Fields
Springfield
IL. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Carl Weber
Isaac Golden
Chicago
I. O. O. F. Lodge
LaSalle Hotel
Mr. Weber
Mr. Fields
Edward B. Dunigan
Oak Park
Sears Roebuck and Company
Senate
Knoxville
Galesburg
Lou Wilson
Lester Todd
Roy Turner
Russell Young
Old and New in Fight on Locusts in East Africa
In Kenya a sugar estate manager used a three engine airplane to disperse a locust swarm over cane, saving the crop while a neighboring farmer, desperate over a looming invasion, sought a witch doctor who allegedly halted the swarm. the government refrains from either drastic method.
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East Africa
Kenya
Nairobi
Hoeys Bridge
Poisoned Bran Planned to Kill Insects Says Montreal Herald
Montreal Family Herald reports a crew placed poisoned bran bait on the ground intending to kill insects, exposing a tactic aimed at reducing pests by luring feasting insects to death.
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Perts
Montreal Family Herald
Creomulsion Promoted for Bronchial Troubles and Colds
An advertising notice touts Creomulsion as a two action remedy for persistent coughs bronchial trouble and colds. It claims creosote plus healing ingredients soothe inflamed membranes inhibit germs and build up the system with a money back guarantee if relief is not found.
Fifty and Fit with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An aging reader is urged to stay vibrant by using Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin a herbal stimulant laxative. The ad promises immediate benefits from a spoonful and states it aids bilious spells constipation and overall vitality without habit formation. Drug stores stock the product.
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Dr. Caldwell
Senator Searcy proposes ban on religion as school employ aid criterion
Senator Earl B. Searcy of Springfield introduces a bill forbidding religion as a qualification or disqualification for public school employment. A companion measure is filed in the house by R. G. Soderstrom of Streator.
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Earl B. Searcy
Springfield
R. G. Soderstrom
Streator
Longtime Freeport employee retires as chief clerk ships dept
William A. Schwarze of Freeport, an employee of the state for over 30 years and chief clerk of the shipping department, retires. George Brown of Decatur will succeed him as head of the department.
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William A. Schwarze
Freeport
Mr. Schwarze
George Brown
Decatur
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Litchfield
Frank A. McCarthy
Elgin
Illinois Commerce Commission
W. F. Jackson
Fort Scott
Kan
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Centennial
David W. Gordon
Illinois Department
Effie V. Siljander
Qak Park
Rebekah Assembly
Leo H. Lowe
State Department of Trade and Commerce
Ernest Palmer
Mr. Lowe
Emmerson
Chicago Air Race Corporation
John Hertz
M. M. Corpening
Maj
R. W. Schroeder
Charles F. Glore
Arthur A. Huebsch
Brookfield
Committee On Corporations and Industrial Affairs
Clar
USC
A. Qo, Leonard, Inc
Fifth Avenue
New York
F.a.reid
Parker’s
Dandroff
Teese Chem
Wks
Patco
N.Y
Alsam
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Haarlem
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