President Wilson to Nominate Three for Interstate Commerce
President Wilson plans to send to Congress early in the regular session the nominations of three members of the Interstate Commerce Commission. John Hobart Marble, ICC member, died in Washington after an indigestion attack in Philadelphia. Henry M. Pindell of Illinois was nominated to be ambassador to Russia.
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Wilson
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
John Hobart
Washington
Philadelphia
Senate
Henry M. Pindell
Illinois
Russia
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
John T. Denvir
Illinois Legislative Public Utilities Commission
Federal
Chicago
Turbulent 1913 as War, Politics and Law Stir Headlines
The era’s scattering items include a Galveston crash killing four soldiers and wounding two, costly New York mayoral funding, 1913 football triumphs, and indictments in Florida land deals. Other reports cite Des Moines saloon closures, New York Governor Glynn’s business commission move, Turkey trot parades, and Taft criticizing Wilson policy on the Philippines.
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Philippines
Brooklyn N. Y
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Taft
Wilson
Francis Burton Harrison
Islands
Huerta defies U S demands as Marines near Mexico
Provisional President Victoriano Huerta remains firm against U S calls to step down. He sent a congress message defending his rule while a large international fleet sits at Mexican ports. Huerta ordered General Maas to resist landings, and Maas sought U S guidance on surrendering refugees Evaristo and Daniel Made ro.
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Victoriano Huerta
United States
Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
Huerta
Congress
General Mass
Vera Cruz
Mex
Irish volunteers urged to form national force for crown
A movement seeks to organize an Irish national volunteer force to support crown authority in Ireland, modeled after the Ulster force led by Sir Edward Carson. Also reported, Lieutenant Torcom, wounded while in Paris seeking Bulgarian army honor, and a Manitoba University banquet marking Dr James Alexander MacLean’s inauguration. Grand Duke Alexis narrowly escaped serious injury after a car collision in St. Petersburg.
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Ireland
Ulster Force
Edward Carson
Torcom
Paris
France
Sofia
George Breitzmayer
America
Europe
Winnipeg
James Alexander MacLean
University of Manitoba
Grand Duke
Alexis
Russia
Czarevitch
St. Petersburg
Local Cases Reported In Minnesota and New York Courts
Personal Co. V. Smith in Grand Rapids arrests his son Fred Smith for hunting with a dog and imposes a $10 fine in a justice court. Nans Schmidt, accused in the Anna Au muller slaying, is deemed sane and faces a life trial next Tuesday in New York. George H. Batchester, famed circus rider, dies at 86 in Providence Rhode Island. David Weber, farmer near New Boston Iowa, found dead after being gored and trampled by a bull. Oliver Wilson reelected worthy master of the National Grange at Manchester New Hampshire amid no strong insurgent challenge.
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Nans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Foster
New York
David Weber
New Boston
Oliver Wilson
Peoria
National Grange
Manchester
N. H
Wilson
Illinois News Roundup: Fatal Falls and Smallpox in Illinois
In Freeport a carpenter Jacob Zeitsch fell from an eight story roof, struck a freighthouse roof, then railway tracks and died. In Lincoln Forrest Allison hung five minutes from a cornice before rescue as companion Harry Cutter died. Other items note teachers' conference plans in Springfield, tightened cabaret curbs, Woodmen of the World initiation in Murphysboro, a new University of Illinois physical education program, Joliet smallpox outbreak, Duquoin bartenders strike settled, and various local incidents across the state.
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Freeport
Jacob Zeitsch
Franklin, O
Lincoln
Forrest Allison
Harry Cutter
Allison
Cutter
Springfield
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Gerard T. Smith
Peoria
State Teachers’ Association
H. S. Magill
Representatives’ Hall
Association
Underwood
Murphysboro
Woodmen of the World
Col
A. A. Pearson
Johnston City
Evan J. Morris
Chicago
Linccoln
East St. Louis
Harrisburg
Danville
Quincy
Rock Island
Champaign
University of Illinois
Huff
Joliet
E. C. Crawford
Illinois State Board of Health
Duqueein
Duquoin
Perry County
Christopher
Lenzburg
Chester
William H. Greenlee
Clinton
Greenlee
Tilden
Centralia
Hasty Harrison
Steve Westfall
Frank Lahin
Tme
Byron
Floyd Shugars
Illinois News Terse Summary
Rockford welcomes Rev. William Fulton as pastor of First Presbyterian set to begin December 15. Mount Carmel notes funeral of 71 year old Charles J. Fogerty. Sycamore reports Virgil parochial school dedication for 50 pupils. Galesburg homicide suicide of Ray Doud. Carlyle death natural causes of Mrs George Husmann. Mount Vernon reports new Illinois game laws and 27 arrests with $25 average fines. Greenville reveals two month secret marriage of Charles McClean and Dorcas Foulon. Cairo post office robbery. bloodhounds tracked across the Ohio river. Freeport jail record says Frank Stuart spent seven of last 11 years in jail. Pana teen George Gaillard killed by accidental shotgun discharge. Canton elects first woman election clerk, Mrs David Lewis. Greenville fire marshals enforce red gasoline can rule. five dealers fined. Kankakee thirteen-year-old Fred Linn, actor, masqueraded as girl, accused of $100 theft. Centralia Poultry officers elected. next exhibit November 11–16. Harrisburg husband kills wife, then self. Springfield names Magill and Mills to state posts, aiding statue project.
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Rockford
William Fulton
Clinton, Ill
First Presbyterian Church of
Mount Carmel
Charles J. Fogerty
Quincy
C. F. Stein
Sycamore
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
Virgil
Muldoon
Mascoutah
Greenville
Charles H. McClean
Lagrane Township
Dorcas Foulon
Marshall
Cairo
Olmsted
Ohio River
Kentucky
Freeport
Frank Stuart
Illinois
Stuart
Pana
Patrick Farm
George Gaillard
Canton
David Lewis
Greenvile
Kankakee
Fred Linn
Grant Park
Momence
Chicago Heights
Joliet
Ottawa
Centralia
Centralia Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Frank Prusse
F. A. Fitzpatrick
H. M. Barker
C. F. Kreuger
Willis Prusse
June Love
Herman Hellmeyer
Harrisburg
John Addis
Dorrisville
Addis
St. Louis
Poland
Springfield
Dunne
H. S. Magill, Jr
Illneis Art Commission
Edward J. Parker
William A. Mills
Marion County
Magill
Capitol Grounds
Watchful Mothers Guide Growing Children Habits
A magazine urges mothers to focus on physical development in children. It stresses nose breathing over mouth breathing to protect health and facial appearance, discourage grimaces, and correct habits in sitting, standing, and walking through attentive early guidance.
Cure Brings Relief From Severe Facial Eruption
Miss Caroline Miller reports a running sore above her eye spreading across her face. After scratching the pimples and suffering intense itching and burning, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, taking three weeks to complete the cure. Sample and skin book offered by Cuticura, Boston.
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East Elm St
Streator
Caroline Miller
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Cheering Him Up in a Strange Lodging House
A motherly landlady consoles a lodger with a nervous breakdown in a remote district. She recalls family tragedies linked to the room, mentions a departed first husband, a spiritualist father, and a nephew who died of heart disease nearby. She also points to bones and preserved organs in a press and drawers, hinting at vivisection days.
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William
Johnny Binks Describes Earth Like a Baseball
In a classroom scene from the St. Louis Republic Johnny Binks explains the earth is round like a baseball. He is then asked about the four seasons and answers with a playful misdirection naming bases: first base, second base, third base, and home.
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Johnny
Johnny Binks
Ikea
St. Louis Republic
Seeking Escape Runaway Marriage Quip Cited
Miss Cayenne reflects on a curious marriage described as a runaway in nature. The bride’s home was the ceremony site and the groom has since attempted to flee, a phrasing noted by the Washington Star.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Grape-Nuts Presented as Fully Nourishing Food
A testimonial ad extols Grape-Nuts with milk and cream as perfectly balanced for all ages. It claims improved nerve and brain power, memory, and appetite, with multiple family members and a traveling man endorsing the product. Read The Road to Wellville reference.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Nime
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