Downstate Members Help Defeat Chicago Rule Measure
The Chicago home rule bill failed 74 to 56 in the Illinois House as downstate members largely influenced the outcome. Rep Thomas Curran flipped his vote to no, and Mayor Thompson plus 30 Chicago councilmen urged the bill from the platform. The Senate met in executive session and several appropriations and commissions were set, including funds for livestock quarantine, state penitentiaries, a Grant monument, and a moving picture censor board. The Curran bill licensing charitable societies passed. The House also paid tribute to train crew members after a Willow Springs wreck.
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Springfield
Ill
Chicago
Thomas Curran
William Hale Thompson
T ’Eken
Senate
Northern Illinois Penitentiary
Southerm Penitentiary
State Reformatory
Ulysses. S. Grant
Capitol
State Board of Moving Picture
Normal School
Binana
Illinois
Western Normal
Monroe Hall
State Normal School At
Normal
DeKalb Normal
Baer
Curran
Chicago & Alton
Willow Springs
Cabinet approves tough note to Germany in Bryan era end
Washington reports the Wilson administration reaffirmed neutral rights and protection of American lives on the high seas. Secretary Bryan resigned during the cabinet session, with the note to Germany read to the cabinet. Officials noted minor changes possible before dispatch.
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Washington
United States
Germany
High Seas
Bryan
Wilson
Suffragists Condemned After Interview Attempt
At the National American Woman Suffrage association mid year conference in Chicago delegates condemned an attempt by two militant suffragettes to force a White House interview. A resolution disavowing the action and no association with the congressional union was adopted and a copy sent to the U.S. president. Delegates from across the country discussed how public misperception harms suffrage and votes.
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Chicago
National
American Woman. Suffrage
Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage
United States
National American Woman Suffrage Association
National ‘Association
Visit Quincy Bargain Sale
A local notice announces a bargain event in Quincy with a policy promising fare refunds if the primary aim is to visit friends. The item frames the sale as a travel incentive and emphasizes social visit motive.
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Quincy
Quincy Co operative Fare Refunding Sale Promoted
The Whig urges readers to invite relatives within 50 to 75 miles to Quincy for a large Co operative Fare Refunding Sale from June 1 to June 26. Merchants listed refund out of town fares and offer special bargains across departments, inviting regional shoppers to combine travel and buying in a city wide sale.
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Quincy
Weiler Bros
Keokuk
Cone
Doctor
Quincys
Leon Battle Mystery Deepens in Central Mexico War
Reports from Vera Cruz say Obregon defeated Villa at Leon and Benito Carranza forces retook the city while Villa claims no engagements were won. Dispatches note Villa seized mounts and equipment, then retreated after Wilson’s warning, with Mexico City silent on a special train to Vera Cruz and British officials pressing for safer passage for foreigners.
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Washington
Carranza
Leon
Mexico
Silliman
Vera Cruz
State Department
Obregon
Villa
Carothers
Carranzi
Wilson
Mexico City
Vera, Cruz
Buford
Galvestone
Tuxpam
Resignation and Acceptance Note From Bryan and Wilson
Washington June 8 1916 secretary of state W J Bryan resigns after noting he cannot join a German note. President Wilson responds accepting with sorrow and praising Bryan for two years of service and shared aims to prevent war. The exchange ends with mutual good wishes and pledge to continue striving for peace.
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State Department
W. J. Bryan
Washington
L.ve
Nationals From Danger Ones If Not From The Republic
A compact note discusses safeguarding nationals amid danger, distinguishing those at risk from those loyal to the republic. The emphasis is on identifying safe passages and ensuring protection for the targeted groups.
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Republic
Six injured and one dead as train derails near Enid Oklahoma
A St. Louis and San Francisco passenger train derailed into a ditch near Enid Oklahoma. Six persons were injured and one died, according to late night telephone messages received in Tulsa. Authorities investigated the accident and identified the location and possible causes. Local responders assisted crews at the scene and transported victims to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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Tulsa
Okla
St. Louis
San Francisco
Enid
Oklahoma
Rushville man jailed for impersonating federal officer
In federal court Judge J Otis Mumphrey sentenced Frand Stirvdeell of Rushville to a year in Fort Leavenworth. He collected a debt by falsely claiming federal officers would enforce it and billed the debtor for the collection costs.
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Spring Field
Frand Stirvdeell
Rushville
J. Otis Mumphrey
Fort Leavenworth
Tie
Bryan resigns as secretary of state after Wilson rift
William Jennings Bryan resigns from the cabinet amid disagreement with President Wilson over German policy and the Lusitania note. Acting Secretary Lansing to sign the formal reply. Bryan returns to private life, while pledging ongoing political support. The resignation shocks Washington as diplomats and officials receive the news via extras.
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Washington
William’ Jennings Bryan
United States
Thor
Wilson
Germany
Lusitania
Robert
Lansing
Berlin
Bryan
White House
Baltimore
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Downstate
Thal
Latham
Department of Justice
Smith
Illlinois
Illinois State Historical Society
House
Gabinet
United’ States
Ene
von Bernstorff
Count von. Bernstorff
Cedarhurst
S. 1
Secretary OF State
Suffragettes
Pres. Wilson
National Association
Woodrow Wilson
Stodgell
Leavenworth
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