Wilson Puts Strike Problem Squarely Before Congress
President Wilson addressed Congress in joint session on the looming railway strike and eight hour day proposal. He outlined mediation efforts, proposed legislation, and a commission to study costs and labor conditions, urging public action to safeguard national interests.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Interstate Commerce Communitien
House of Representatives
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Farm Loan Board After Information Hearing Planned
Local Chamber of Commerce reports a Farm Loan Board hearing in Springfield Hill on Sept 21 1916. Board members William G McAdoo George W Norris Herbert Quick Capt W S A Smith and Charles E Lobdell will gather data on farm conditions including interest rates tenancy land values and accessibility to guide the creation of twelve federal land bank districts and bank locations. Interested groups are urged to present information at the federal building in Springfield.
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Chamber of Commerce
Farm Loan Bureau
Springfield
Federal Farm Loan Board
Federal
Hill
Federal Land Bank
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Geo. W. Norris
Herbert Quick
A. Smith
Charles E. Lobdell
W. W. Flannagan
Farm Loan Board
State fish car to visit area this afternoon
A state fish car will be here this afternoon to secure a small shipment of crappie and other game fish. The car will load near Hampshire and Vermont streets, transporting the catch for state programs.
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Hampshire
Vermont
GANG OF CRACKSMEN BLOW HOMER BANKS
A six man gang in a high powered car robbed two Homer banks fourteen miles west of Danville at 12:30 Tuesday morning. They stole about $13,000 and escaped in thirty minutes. Raynor and Babb bank lost $5,500 and Citizens' bank $4,500. Banks had to ship money from Danville and Chicago to reopen. Heavy enrollment at Gem City Business College draws students from several states including Elmer Clavin Morrisonville and Roscoe Vance.
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Danville
Homer
Here
Raynor and Babb Bank
Citizens’ Bank
Chicago
Gem City Business College
Quincy
Elmer Clavin
Morrisonville
L. V. Lubbin
Clayton
Amusements Today film billings and stars
Amusements Today lists current listings for performances at Orpheum Belasco Star Savoy and Gem houses. Notable attractions include Mother and Son Caprice of the Mountains The Siren's Song Making of Maddalena The Little School Ma'am Its First False Step Via Wireless and A Splash of Local Color featuring Mary Fuller For the Love of a Girl.
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Orpheum
Pictures
Belasco
June Caprice
Mule
Diane
D'Aubrey
Jan Rubini
Edna Goodrich
Savoy
Drothy Gish
Chester Conklin
Quincy
Mary Fuller
Dr Kings New Life Pills for clear complexion
An old time advertisement claims clear skin comes from a cleanse of the system with Dr Kings New Life Pills. The remedy is described as gentle with no griping and said to relieve the liver through bowel action suitable for all ages, priced at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Wilson Goes to Congress Seeks Settlement of Rail Strike
President Wilson and railroad leaders testified to the public in opposing and supporting compulsory investigation. The railroad presidents urge arbitration under the Newlands act or a presidentially chosen panel while the brotherhoods oppose it. Wilson works through the night on his address as talks continue, with plans to strike possibly set for Labor Day and roads preparing to operate independently if a strike occurs.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Brotherhoods
Wilson
Garretson
Stone
Carter
Lee
Congress
White House
Resignation Ties Illino is Vicksburg Statue Panel
Den, a member of the charities commission and vice Albert Huber, resigned. Harvey M. Trimble, Democrat from Princeton, was a member of the Illinois Vicksburg military statue commission, and vice Col. C. R. E. Koch, who is deceased.
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The
Charities Commission
Albert Huber
Harvey M. Trimble
Princeton
Illinois Vicksburg
Col
C. R. E. Koch
Trautman Returns to Claims Court. Brundage Reelected
W. E. Trautman, Republican from East St. Louis, remains on the court of claims, with Edward Brundage Jr. stepping down. The notice outlines a novel take on a rare treat as a miser invites involvement, reflecting political maneuvering and ceremonial reappointment.
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W. E. Trautman
East St. Louis
Court of Claims
Edward Jr. Brundage
Governor Dunne Announces New Appointments in Illinois
Springfield Aug 30 Gov Dunne makes new appointments including Fred J Koch a Democrat from West Bay to fill state roles. The move expands his administration and reallocates duties across agencies.
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Dunne
Springfield
Ill
Fred J. Koch
West
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