Republicans Form Preconvention Platform Committee
Washington February 4 WilliI Hays returns as national chairman guiding the committee of 171 to gather opinions on more than twenty domestic issues and likely create subcommittees. The group will mostly operate by correspondence and consider topics like tax cuts, labor relations, tariffs, postal reform, and business efficiency as it shapes the party platform ahead of the convention.
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Washington
Willii
Haye
Senate
House
Watson
Indiana
Moses
New Hampshire
McCormick
J.eneis
General Wood
Hays
Pacific Coast
About Rheumatism and Hood's Sarsaparilla
The article describes rheumatism as a constitutional disease needing systemic care, not local remedies. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifying tonic that corrects the acid condition of the blood and offers lasting relief, with Blood Pills as a vegetable laxative if needed.
No Disasterous Effect From European Credit Change
In St Louis February the American Bankers Association president Richard S. Hawss said the current drop in foreign exchange will not cause disasterous effects on U S financial conditions. He proposed extending long term credits to Europe to sustain the European market for American raw and manufactured goods.
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U. S. ST. Louis
Richard S. Hawss
American Bankers’ Association
Ilines
Europe
Cure Catarrh by Removing Cause with S S S
An ad urges readers to treat catarrh by cleansing the blood with S.S.S. rather than local remedies. It argues symptoms return in winter and promotes contacting the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for personalized instructions. Strong entities: S.S.S. brand, Swift Laboratory, Atlanta.
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S.S.S
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Newberry Trial Opens With Testimony On Conspiracy
In Grand Rapids Michigan on February 5 testimony began in the trial of Senator Truman H. Newberry and about sixty Michigan politicians. Witnesses described campaign funds, solicitation of county chairmanships, and promises of payment as government lawyers seek to prove a conspiracy. The judge ruled on cross examination limits as defense objections arose.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
James S. Sweinhart
New York
Detroit
Frederick Cody
Walter Chappelle
Marrinville
Benjamin F. Reed
Newberry Organization
Clarence W. Sessions
Sessions
Escanaba witness details county chair appointment bid
Albert BR Young of Escanaba testified that James F. McGregor of Detroit first asked him to become Newberry manager for the entire section. When refused, McGregor offered the county chairmanship along with promised office expenses and time reimbursement. Young recommended Judd Yelland, Escanaba probate judge, as the candidate. Judge Yelland is a defendant. Cross examination showed Young stayed out of the campaign due to a friend’s involvement in Chase Osborn’s bid against Newberry.
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Lyle Shanahan
Charlevoix
Committee of Three
Newberry
Shanahan
John B. Harris
W. H L. Eichhorn
Harris
Martin W. Littleton
Shanaahan
Frank C. Dalley
Detroit
Stira
United States
Upper Peninsula
Albert BR. Young
Escanaba
James F. McGregor
Young
Judd Yelland
Yelland
Chase Osborn
Box Car Use Shifted to Grain Service Amid Rail Congestion
Washington Feb 5 Director General Hines orders railroads serving grain states to convert box car equipment to bulk grain transport for a ten day window from February 8 to 18. Affected routes cover Winds, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Texas and New Mexico. The plan prioritizes box cars for grain loading while permitting limited handling of merchandise, print paper, wood pulp and sugar as needed.
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Washington
Middle West
Hines
Minnesota
Missouri
Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Caltlorado
Wiscosin
Arkansas
Texas
New Mexico
Ines
Jury Recall Sparks Questioning in Starry Wooten Case
In Tombstone Arizona 1917 era trial of Starry EE Wooten hardware dealer Bisbee charged with kidnapping defense recalls juror Berg after he was passed by both sides 24 hours before. Berg denied remark about deportations though witness Egan testified hearing such comment. Judge Pattee admonished jurors to avoid case discussions to preserve impartiality.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Irank
Starry EE
Wooten
Bisbee
Berg
Thomas Egan
Egan
Samuel Pattee
Enright Murder Spurs Fear of Gunmen’s War in Chicago
Chicago police questioned over twenty suspects after Maurice Enright a noted labor feudist was killed on his doorstep. Authorities fear retaliation amid ongoing labor wars as Chief Barrity warned gangs may seek payback. Enright’s death marks the 23rd labor leader slain in a decade of turmoil.
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Chicago
Maurice Enright
Enright
Enight
Barrity
Palmer urges simple sedition statutes in Congress
Washington February 5 Attorney General Palmer urged the House judiciary committee to pass simple anti sedition legislation. He argued existing laws fail to cover current dangers and warned that drastic measures could overreach their purpose. Palmer noted revolutionary intent among aliens and citizens and urged careful protection of civil rights alongside a strong response to crimes.
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Washington
Palmer
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Mob Forms to Avenge Murder in Kentucky
Lenington Kentucky February 3 Will Lockett a Black youth charged with the murder of Geneva Hardman an 11 year old schoolgirl was rushed to the state penitentiary for safety as a mob of hundreds gathered to lynch him officers say he confessed his guilt He was arrested about six miles from the crime scene after a posse pursuit that began when the girl s body was found early Wednesday morning FRANKFORT Kentucky February 5 A mob of several hundred surrounded the penitentiary where Lockett is confined Governor Morrow took charge of the situation personally
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Frankfort
State Penitentiary
Will Lockett
Geneva Hardman
Morrow
Judicial system open hearing amid convention talks
Illinois constitutional convention rules committee set Wednesday for an open hearing on judiciary reform proposals amid broad interest in changing the state court system. Speakers invited include Hiram T. Gilbert and Judge Harry Olson, with Amos Miller also expected to speak on reform ideas.
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Springfield
Hiram T. Gilbert
Chicago
Harry Olson
Municipal Court of Chicago
Amos Miller
Kenilworth
Wil
Apeak
Committee On
F. R. Dove
Shelbyville
William H. Cruden
William S H. Beckman
Fourth Ilinois Infantry
Legislative Committee
Lewis A. Jarman
Rushville
Joseph Fifer
Bloomington
Jarman
Committee On Education
Soldiers' And Sailors' Home Closures and Flu Precautions
Board of health orders close public meeting places at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. Visitors barred from cottages and hospital. residents urged to stay home. A citywide cleanup around buildings to remove rubbish and steps to prepare for flu combat are under way. Mary G Woods of St Louis and Mrs JH Frantz of Detroit visited their sick father Blutheart in hospital Monday night. condition not critical.
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Mary Kindred
Mt. Sterling
Pass
N. Washburn
H. J
Lagira Bell
Sarah S. Kops
Ela I. Wentworth
Thos J. Gaddis
Allee O. Stubbs
Martin Culler
Luther
Garthwait
Co. G
43Rd Indiana Infantry
Chas. A. Garthwait
Spurgeon Marney
Mrs. Brady
Lizzie
Board of Health
Mary G. Woods
McPherson Street
St. Leouis
Mra
JH. F. Frantz
Second Ave
Detroit, Mich
Mr. Blutheart
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