House Democrats Suspend Filibuster To Pass Liability Bill
Washington April 6 the House, via suspension of the rules, passed the employers liability bill amid applause. Sterling of Minnesota explained the measure as applicable to interurban lines between states and street railways in territories and the District of Columbia.
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HOUSE
Washington
Sterling
Sterling of Minnols
Territories
District of Columbia
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Gasoline Lighting System Caused Ellsworth Tragedy
In Ellsworth Utah on April six a gasoline lamp exploded during a Methodist Woman’s Society event at the Modern Woodmen hall, igniting stage scenery and triggering a fatal panic. Two women died and over twenty were seriously injured as guests rushed to two exits. The lighting system, built by a Chicago firm, had a hurried improper pipe connection allowing vapor to escape.
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Ellsworth
Women’s Society of the
Methodist Church
John W. Dawson
Paris Stanger
Irwin Fry
Frank Stanger
Washington Spain
William Reid
Frank van Gundy
Chicago
Illinois Democrats Unite Behind Bryan For President
Freeport April 6 the Stephen son county democratic central committee voted to forgo a county convention and instructed delegates to vote for Bryan for president and Pattison for governor. Champaign county endorsed Bryan with resolutions and chose 19 delegates to the state convention without a county gathering. Marshall Illinois also selected 11 delegates to back Bryan as a unit to the state convention.
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Stephenson
Champaign
Marshall
Freeport
Stephenson County
Democratic Central Committee
Bryan
Douglas Pattison
Pattison
Champaign Fos
SiteSraskan
Champai
Champaign County
Democratic County Central Committee
Cotton operatives face wage cuts in New England mills
Boston April 6 wage reductions averaging 10 percent took effect today in cotton mills across New England employing 30 000 operatives. Last week 60 000 workers had pay cut and next Monday about 35 000 more mill hands will see lower wages.
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Boston
New England
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Defeats A. J. Biddle in Society Fight
In the Casino of the Merion Cricket Club Philadelphia, Jack O'Brien stopped A. J. Drexel Biddle in the fourth round after a brutal exchange. A large crowd of Philadelphia society members witnessed the stoppage as Referee William H. Rocap awarded the bout to O'Brien.
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A. J. Drexel Biddie
Jack O’brien
Merion Cricket Club
Biddle
O’brien
William H. Rocap
Philadelphia Jack
Fresh cause for trouble at Mukden consulate clash
Four Japanese entered the American consulate at Mukden on April 6 and brutally attacked a native servant over a private quarrel. The assailants were arrested and no apology has been offered. Diplomatic action is expected. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw files suit for annulment against Harry K Thaw in New York Supreme Court on April 6 citing his insanity at marriage. Justice Hendricks names Robert E Deyo referee to take evidence within three days.
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Mukden
Evelyn
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Supreme Court
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Hendricks
Robert E. Deyo
Augustana College Club Marks Seventh Anniversary Banquet
The Tegner Literary Society of Augustana College celebrated its seventh anniversary with a banquet as about 30 guests attended. Thure Holmer acted as toastmaster with responses from Rev. E. K. Jonson Professor Jules Mauritzson and Erick Holmer. C J Silverstedt read an original poem. Matteus Skarstedt performed violin pieces as songs were sung by a male quartet. The Wearnet club joined as guests and the first round of a tourney was played with Tri-City defeating Augustana 7 to 5 in games. The Trinity club members present included Bf D Diaz E B Russell N Backstrom Dr Sala and Dr Shoe. The club will meet again next for the second round.
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Augustana College
Thure Holmer
E. K. Jonson
Jules Mauritzson
Erick Holmer
C. J. Silversted
Chicago
Matteus Skarstedt
Banqu
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Wearnet Club
Augustana Club
Tri-city
Augustana'sb
Trinsity Club
Bf D. Diaz
E. B. Russell
N. Backstrom
Dr. Sala
Dr. Shoe
Coal operators meet with miners across four states to set wage scale
In Indianapolis on April 6 the coal operators central competitive field including western Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois and Indiana holds a conference with United Mine Workers representatives to discuss a joint convention for a wage scale. Minola refuses to join. Illinois operators attend but won't participate officially. Miners officials expect resumption of mining at the old wage scale. Taft arrives in Omaha at 8:30.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ilinois
Indiana
United Mine Workers of America
Minola
Illinois
Bannerman Resigns as British Premier on Age and Ill Health
London April 6 Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman the premier of England has tendered his resignation to the king ill health and advancing age led to his request to drop the burden of guiding England's welfare. Herbert Henry Asquith likely to succeed as leader of the government with the chancellor summoned to Biarritz for conference.
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London
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
England
Herbert Henry Asquith
Exchequer
Henry
Biarritz
Campbell-Bannerman
Polley
Sir Henry
Sir Henry Camp
Illinois Local Option Fight Across Counties and Townships
Chicago observes a bitter statewide battle over prohibition as 84 of 102 counties and hundreds of townships vote on anti saloon territory. The contest pits Anti-Saloon League against brewers and distillers with debates, parades, and outbreaks tied to the impending town and county elections. Local action could renew broader efforts in November and shape Illinois liquor policy for years.
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Chicago
Chicago Record-Herald
Anti-Saloon League
Antidicense
Mont Bitter
Efiel
Aurora
Joliet
Steel Company
Danville
Whitlock
Alonzo E. Wilson
Prohibition State Committee
Bloomington
Decatur
Galesburg
Monmouth
Centralia
Pekin
Kankakee
Pontiac
Alon
Edwardsville
Paris
Lincoln
Benton
Vandalia
Canton
Mendota
Dixon
Carmi
Waukegan
Belvidere
Freeport
Cook County
Six torpedo boats arrive early at Magdalena Bay
Six torpedo boats arrived at Magdalena Bay one day ahead of schedule. The Arethus has not yet arrived.
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Magdalena Bay
Arethus
Bloodstained Streets Mark Lisbon Election Riots
Lisbon reports show blood in the streets as riot police fired on mobs amid general elections. No Republican candidate has yet been declared elected in 107 districts as royalists sweep to victory and Republicans allege fraud.
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Lisbon
Chamber
Portugal
Excursionists Ground on Sand Bar 20 Hours
Excursionists aboard the Helen Blair were kept 20 hours ashore after the boat grounded on a newly formed sand bar 84 miles above St. Louis. A Gardie Eastman was summoned from Quincy to assist before the craft could be freed. The Silver Crescent will be overhauled at Kanthe yards and used for towing and as an emergency boat for White Collar Line excursions or other duties. The Sterling Rock Falls and Dixon Packet Co moves toward coal handling on the Hinnepin canal with barges for 200 tons capacity. The steamer Beder has been purchased and is being prepared for the season. Coal from Blossomburg mines will be distributed along the canal and feeder.
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Helen Blair
St. Louis
Gardie
Quincy
Kanthe
White Collar Line
Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon Packet Company
Hennepin Canal
H. R. Spencer
Coal Valley
Beder
Blossomburg
Dry Muscatine Imports Beer by the Wagon Load
The Muscatine Tribune notes a large shipment of beer from Rock Island unloaded in Muscatine’s lowa town, hauled by wagon to local buyers. The paper also reports two arrests of men described as jags, one with an empty bottle marked with a whisky formula and odor, another who drank a substance he believed was whisky but never reached a distillery.
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Muscatine Tribune
Rock Island
Low& Town
Kina
Rail lines cut fare for Republican convention travel
The Rock Island and Burlington announce a first cut in passenger rates to Chicago for the June 17 Republican National Convention. From June 12 to 17 tickets are on sale and valid for return to June 30. The rate drops from 2 cents a mile to 1 cent, the first reduction in this territory since the 2 cent rate law. Also reports quarantine orders on Cuba by the marine hospital service, excluding Havana area.
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Rock Island
Burlington
Chicago
Civil Engineer at 59 kills girl of 16
Samuel L Gardner a 69 year old civil engineer and McKees Rocks resident shot and killed Dorothy Bradeny 16 then shot himself. Gardner died soon after. Gardner and his family are prominent. The incident stirred sensational public interest due to the youth involved and presumed long infatuation.
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Pittsburg
Samuel L. Gardimer
McKees Rocks
Dorothy Bradeny
Gardner
Miss Bradeny
Humane Society Meets In Rock Island Tonight
The Rock Island County Humane Society convenes this evening at the Harper house with a plan to move the first Monday of each month as the recurring meeting night to include Moline participants. A formal invitation is extended to unite with Rock Island in the society’s work.
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Moline
Rock Island
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