Public Sessions and Secret Hearings Across Parliaments
Editorial discusses open vs secret sessions in the British Parliament and compares to U S Congress norms. It notes gallery access, press influence, historical secrecy, and public reporting norms, predicting a likely repeal of a new muzzling order as unpopularity grows. It also hints at ongoing politics about Chicago convention nominees and a Chicago school superintendent vacancy.
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Senate
House
Congress
England
America
Great Britain
Commons
Edward
Prince of Wales
Asquith
House of Lords
London
Chicago
Quincy
A Woman's Protection Hotel Plans in New York
A New York hotel for working girls plans luxury amenities including a large reception hall and small rooms titled beau parlors for intimate talk. Guests would be independent and unasked questions, challenging traditional chaperone norms. The piece cites women managing discipline among themselves and references Wilson and Kitchin in a broader political jab.
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York
Mr Kitchin Faces Shifting Leadership Amid Navy Plan
The majority leader is portrayed as slipping into nominal leadership as the naval committee advances ship building plans. A compromised five year program dissolves, while Kitchin’s mood brightens, and Roosevelt risks Ford’s influence by broadcasting his message from Detroit.
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Kitchin
Naval Committee
Navy Hill
Department
Witchin
Heat and Weather Disturb Temper, Study Shows
A discussion of how unseasonably warm May and clear dry days affect behavior. Weather experts like Edwin Grant Dexter note higher temper and unrest when heat combines with low humidity, while gloomy days don’t always raise aggression.
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Saul
Edwin Grant Dexter
Dexter
Gannet
Leo
Macomb Journal mocks Pfanschmidt trial impact
From Macomb Journal and other editors, the piece suggests many Macomb residents, mostly women, will be jolted to see Ray Pfanschmidt active elsewhere after his murder trial in Adams county. It notes Peoria Star predicts vast army expansion and potential U. S. power in politics, while Chicago Post criticizes President Wilson as unreal and inert to military readiness.
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Macomb
Ray Pfanschmidt
The
Angels
Adams County
Ray
Peoria Star
Chicago
Wilson
United States
Haiti
Peter Makes a Flying Jump in a Rabbit Tale
Peter Rabbit runs from Reddy Fox in a calculated chase set near the Old Orchard and Green Meadows. Sammy Jay cheers as Peter leaps a low wall and barrels toward Johnny Chuck’s house, hoping to outwit the fox with a risky jump and clever hidings.
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Peter Rabbit
Roddy Fox
Peter
Mrs. Peter
Brier
Reddy Fox
Reddy
Sammy Jay
Sammy
Green Meadows
Simmy Jay
Min
Peter James
Johnny Chuck
Roosevelt Eyes Vice President Bid After Primaries
Vermont and Pennsylvania results suggest Roosevelt is positioning for the vice presidency. In Burlington the river towns stress urgent work on navigation and flood control, doubting Senator Kenyon’s river and harbor support.
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New York World
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Burlington
Kenyon
Roads and green lawns herald spring in Buffalo Times
The Buffalo Times notes improving conditions as roads and greenery renew optimism. Graduation days approach and June weddings loom, while reflectively contrasting views on pride and cultural identity surface in a Kansas City Star opinion.
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Buffalo
Day In Congress and Verdun Battle Dispute
Senate debates river and harbor appropriations including Brooklyn navy yard improvements and ships bill timing. Berlin reports a Moraht claim that Verdun may be won by Germany. weather notes urge self control on unseasonably warm days and advise discipline for children amid temper issues.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Dave
Tan
Payson High School Commencement Arranged
Payson plans commencement May 25 at the Congregational church with Knox quartet music and Rev. Mr. Bingaman of Quincy delivering the address. Nine seniors graduate: Mary Spencer Rosie Curran Frank McVay Doris Elliott Alice Larimore Ferne Friehman Florence McQuire Lois Brown Merle Blauser. Baccalaureate May 21 at the Christian church with Rev. Mr. Buttrick of Quincy.
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Payson
Payson High School
Congregational Church
Knox Quartet
Mr. Bingaman
Quincy
Mary Spencer
Rosie Curran
Frank McVay
Doris Elliott
Alice Larimore
Ferne Friehman
Florence McQuire
Lois Brown
Merle Blauser
Huge Profits For Germans In Oil
Zurich report on the German Petroleum company shows 1915 profits near 5 million dollars, a 65 percent return on capital. After a war tax, net profits reach 3.15 million dollars, about 41 percent. The dividend is declared at 20 percent, up from 12 percent in 1914.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Germany
German Petroleum Company
Profis
1916 Net Profits Allocations Highlight Company Support
Of the 1916 net profits the company set aside $200,000 for an association of workmen and others employed and subscribed $200,000 to the national fund for the survivors of the war.
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National Fund For
Appam gold chests on display at War Exposition
The War Exposition shows wooden gilded copies of the gold bars seized from the English ship Appam by the German cruiser Moewe. The original bars are secured in the Reichsbank, but replicas housed with chests highlight Count Dohna Schlodien’s raid for charity.
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Aberlan
Appam
Moewe
Reichsbank
Admiralty
Dohna- Schlodien
Cymric Survivors Describe Explosion Sinking
Berlin May 20 survivors of the British steamship Crymrie report at Liverpool that the vessel sank after boiler explosions. Amsterdam dispatches and Washington sources say Cymric was torpedoed, with accounts from British sources corroborating the sinking.
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Berlin
London
Amsterdam
Overseas
Crymrie
Liverpool
State Department
Washington
Queenstown
Village burglar tale staggers locals in long winded yarn
Paul West narrates a humorous village mystery about a nighttime burglary at John Johnson’s hay and feed store. Mister Stuffy Balch hunts for clues with a friendly but ineffective approach as residents speculate and mock the event. Fatty Bellows lists upcoming Sunday school picnics while local antics continue.
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Mister Johnson
Johnson
Griggsy
Mister Johnsow
Balch
Andy Anderson
Andy
Briand Appeals to French Deputies in Paris
Paris May 20 Premier Briand appeals to the chamber of deputies for a postponement of interpellations on two Verdun defense and censorship issues. He urges a vote of confidence, saying unity and fraternal solidarity between parliament and government are essential, and if confidence cannot be given the government will retire.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Ferkity
Verdun
Chamber
France
This Day in Illinois History May 20 1785 Act Reserve Lot 16 for schools
An 1785 act by Congress on Northwest Territory land disposition required Lot 16 of each township to be reserved for the maintenance of public schools within the township. This historic provision underscores early commitments to public education in Illinois.
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Congress
Northwest Territory
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Moraht
Major Moraht
Tageblatt
Cymric
Paul West
Frank Moses
Stuffy Balch
Fatty-Has
Fatty Bellowes
Nicks
Pritty
Fatty
Phil
Anay
Anny
Ther
Phil Wigglesworth
Briand
Illinois
Quincy National Bank
Fourth and
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Ford
Collins Plow Co
Sixth St
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