Rail unions defer action awaiting Supreme Court ruling
Chicago January meeting of four railroad brotherhoods adopted a resolution to hold any decision in abeyance pending the Supreme Court's ruling on the Adamson Act. W G Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, said no definite action would be taken and emphasized secrecy during the closed-door gathering.
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Chicago
States Supreme Court
W. G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Railroads Refuse Government Enjoinment After Frequent Attempts
The passage notes a stance that railroads have not attempted to enjoin the United States government, contrasting with repeated actions they have undertaken in other contexts. This reflects tensions between rail interests and federal authority in the period.
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United States
Railroads
Agricultural Board Backs Lowden Consolidation Plan
Springfield Jan 12 A special committee of the state board of agriculture, formed to meet Gov Lowden, visited the state executive Thursday. Opposition to the consolidation plan did not develop. The committee, led by State Treasurer Ilene Small and J Taggart of Freeport, agreed with the governor on the merits of the proposal.
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Springfield
State Board of Agriculture
Lowden
Ilen Small
J. &. Taggart
Freeport
Shanahan Finishes Committee Assignments in Springfield
Speaker Shanahan of the lower house of the South general assembly has completed committee assignments in the house since adjournment and left for Chicago Tuesday. He will return to Springfield Tuesday. assignments are virtually finished but will not be announced until next week.
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Springfield
Itil
Shanahan
S0th General Assembly
Chicago
Zeppelin Alarm in Paris Silences Threat
Paris reports a Zeppelin alarm sounded at 7 30 pm on Thursday. Half an hour later officials announced the danger had passed and normal conditions resumed.
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Paris
Labor lobby issues list for Illinois fiftieth assembly
The Illinois labor legislative board, with delegates from nearly every state union, outlined its bill agenda for the fiftieth General Assembly. Key aims include restricting injunctions in labor strikes, jury trials in contempt cases, a compulsory workmen’s compensation act amendment, a free text book act, school funds, and a unified vocational education system statewide.
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Springfield
Labor Legislative Board of
Ilinois
Fiftieth General Assembly
Peoria Considered for Western League, Rumor Attracts Attention
In Peoria Illinois on January 12 E J Hanlon owner of the Sioux City club of the Western league confirmed the rumor Peoria may join the Western league this season. He met with Peoria club president Jack Ryan to discuss business not related to minor league redistricting, noting Peoria would be a valuable addition. Ryan offered no comment.
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Peoria
Ill
E. J. Wanlon
Sioux City
Hanlon
Jack Ryan
Ryan
Train Hits Car. Four Die in Rockford Crossing Crash
Illinois Central freight train struck a street car at South Main street in Rockford late Thursday night killing three women and one man and injuring six others. The car was hurled into Kent creek with twelve believed aboard, including the conductor and motorman. Wreckage is being searched as a Freeport wrecking crew moves in to lift the car from the creek.
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Rockford
Illinois Central
South Main Street
Kent Creek
Freeport
Death of Rev Wellington Frizzelle Pastor in Minneapolis
Rev Wellington Frizzelle, longtime Calvary Methodist pastor in Minneapolis since 1915, died after a weeklong pneumonia illness. Born in Rock Island, he was 63. He served pastorates in Chicago, Rock Island, Galesburg, and Kankakee, joined the Central Illinois Conference in 1877, led Rock Island district as presiding elder 1898–1904, and headed Kankakee district 1906–1912.
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Minneapolis
Wellington Frizzelle
Calvary Methodist Church
Frizzelle
Rock Island, Jr
Chicago
Rock Island
Galesburg
Kankakee
Senate prayer halted by sergeant at arms in Salem
In the Oregon senate in Salem a six minute opening prayer by Rev J H Talbot was curtailed when sergeant at arms W G D Mercer whispered for him to halt. The preacher’s appeal for divine aid for the president of the senate ended abruptly the moment the interruption occurred.
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Dominie
Senate
Salem
Ore
J. Hi. Talbot
Oregon State Senate
W. G. D. Mercer
British drive through Turkish trench lines in Mesopotamia and Egypt
British forces report success along the Tigris east of Kut El Amara and at Rafa on the Sinaitic peninsula, taking trenches and capturing prisoners while inflicting heavy Turkish losses. In Russia, fighting around Riga continues with reports of village captures near Kalnzem and machine guns seized, though German counter-attacks are claimed repulsed.
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Kut-El-Amara
Tigris
Righ
Sinato
el Arieh
Egypt
Rafa
George
Riga
Russia
Petrograd
Lake Drabuca
Kalnzem
Berlin
Revival Meeting Attracts Large Attendance As Pastor Hosts
A revival is underway led by Rev Mr Willard drawing a large nightly crowd. Rev A S Flaunt ein of Quincey will preach Sunday replacing the regular pastor. The three week meeting follows Elijah Eyman's weakening condition. Several local social updates include births births and visits among Colchester residents and area families.
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Willard
A. S. Flauntein
Quincey
Elijah Eyman
John Graham
Colchester
Bill Baker
Baker
Wother
John Kindard
Denver
Larry Willard
Esther Toss
Ed Carlin
Roy Morton
Morton
Tda Carlin
Flora Cleats
Milton McVay
Lanora Ippensen
Carl.White
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Ladies Aid
Revenue Officer Transferred in Federal Tax Bureau
Springfield January 12 The head of the investigation bureau of the federal internal revenue department for the Springfield district Allen Carnes has been transferred to Portland Oregon. He will be succeeded by W P Smith of Louisville Kentucky.
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Springfield
Allen Carnes
Investigation Bureau
Federal Internal Revenue Department
Springfield District
Portland
Ore
Carnes
W. P Smith
Louisville, Ky
Church News Highlights Missionary Talk and Meetings
The South Side Mother's club opened its year with Rev. George Hughes recounting life in India and mission work. Miss Ethel Lamary provided instrumental music as members planned future programs and fines. Rev H E Stewart preached on The Lost Found at revival services and will address children after school. St John Lutheran trustees elected officials. Frank Gruenewald surprised by Young Men's Bible group. he departs for Dumas Arkansas. Mrs. A R Lowry hosted Ruth and others at her home.
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South Side
Mother’s Club
George Hughes
India
Hughes
Ethel Lamary
H. E. Stewart
Chicago
Bethel A
MM. E
Frank Gruenewald
First German Methodist Church
George Sanders
North Fifth Street
Gruenewald
Dumas, Ark
Evolution of Life's Story scheduled at Naom First Christian
Society of the First Christian church will present Evolution of Life's Story on January 2 at the church with ten characters. A teas event runs from February 1. Grace Methodist Sunday school board meets tonight at Silas Dapper's home. East End Christian C W E M plans an oyster supper for February 15. meeting at Mrs B F Hansaker’s home. Mrs Frank Sawyer led discussion on Spanish missions and the Mexican immigration problem in the Southwest. A dozen women attended and were served lunch. Vermont Street Methodist Opportunity circle met at Chaddock. boys' school held monthly meeting with Miss Helen Mulson. Salem church Cross and Crown league meets at Salem hall at 8 pm. Commentary on fate and people doing nothing suggests worry about future plans.
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Naom! Society of the First Christian Church
Grace Methodiast Church
Silas Dapper
B. F. Hansaker
Hampshire Strest
Frank Sawyer
Opportunity Circle
Vermont Street Methodist
Chaddock
Boya
Misa Helen Mulson
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