N Y wedding draws thousands as Gould heiress weds Lord Decies
In New York on February 7 Vivien Gould daughter of George Gould wed Lord Decies, an Irish nobleman, at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church with about three thousand guests invited. The gown featured white satin with lilies, train five yards long, and a veil clipped with orange blossoms. The couple plan to sail for Egypt then attend a coronation. A rehearsal drew crowds, police barriers, and a protest by a woman claiming church access to pray while denouncing the rich.
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Atlantic
Vivien Gould
George Gould
Lord Decies
Edith Gould
Egypt
England
St. Bartholomew's Church
East Fifty-first Street
Women vote to recall Mayor Gill in Seattle election
Seattle February 7. The recall election against Mayor Gill is underway with 48 hours of heavy voting. If Gill loses the outcome will be decided by the women voters who oppose him tied to a vice syndicate claim.
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Wash
Gill
Womens
State Merchants Meet President Urges Local State Ties
Rockford Illinois February 7 The annual convention of the Retail Merchants association of Trinals opened today The annual address President Joesting urged more practical relations between state and local bodies and between organizations he asked closer cooperation among related groups to improve commerce and civic standards.
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Rockford
Ill
Retail Merchants Association of Trinals
Joesting
Sues National Committee for $68 Auto Hire
Chicago February 7 Louis F Burgh an automobile owner sues the Democratic National Committee for 68 dollars claiming auto hire charges tied to a Speaker during the last Presidential campaign. Defendants include Senator Tillman Roger C Sullivan Norman E Mack Thomas G Taggart and 51 others. Sullivan disputes payment arguing the bill was not owed.
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Chicago
Tillman
Roger C Sullivans
Norman E. Mack
Thomas G. Taggart
Democratic National Comittee
Louis F Burgh
Sullivan
Weather forecast for Rock Island area extended
The forecast covers Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity with cloudy skies and light snow tonight or Wednesday. Temperatures rise to a low near 20 above zero tonight and a 7 am temperature is listed. highest yesterday was 28 and the low last night was 7. Wind at 7 am is 5 mph. precipitation is none and humidity is 79 percent at 7 pm and 100 percent at 7 am. Astronomical notes include sunset 5 20 and sunrise 6 58 with Mercury visible low in the east before sunrise and near the sun’s path crossing.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Mercury
Congress Briefs Feb 7 Senate and House Proceedings
In Washington the Senate featured speeches by Lodge of Massachusetts opposing the popular election of United States senators and a dispute over Morimer’s seat representing Micnois. The latter portion of the session focused on the army appropriation bill. In the House the Macon disruption involving a press gallery member prompted an investigation and protection demand. A Hobson bill targeting punishment for foreign pirates passed.
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Congress
Senate
Lodge
United States
Ohio
Morimer
Micnois
Macon
Arkansas
Arkansan
Hobson
Foreign Pier
White Defends Limit while Lorimer Bribery Accusations Persist
Washington reports Senator Jones condemns possible corrupt votes for Lorimer in Illinois. Fletcher of Florida challenges White’s claim and defends Lorimer, while condemning the Illinois jackpot as tainted. Jones absolves Lorimer of direct fraud but calls for his ouster over tainted votes.
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Washington
Lorimer
Illinois
Fletcher
Florida
Committee On
White
Milnois
Jones
Thaw Appeal Dismissed in Matteawan Detention Case
Albany Feb 7 The Court of Appeals dismissed Harry K Thaws appeal challenging his illegal detention in Matteawan Hospital for the Insane. The ruling practically wipes out his last hope for release from custody.
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Albany
N. Y
Harry K. ‘Thaw
Appellate Division
Matteawan
Court of Appeals
Prison for ex official embezzler Higgins jailed in 14 months
Cincinnati February 7 former postmaster Frank L. Higgins of Sault Ste Marie Michigan was sentenced by the U S court of appeals to fourteen months in prison and a fine of one thousand one hundred eighteen dollars for embezzlement of government funds.
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Cincinnati
Frank L. Higgins
Sault St Marie
Mich
United States Court of Appeals
Higgins
Father Coffin Must Pay Alimony to Wife
Fort Dodge Iowa February 7 Judge Wright orders Father L S Coffin the noted philanthropist to pay his wife fourteen dollars a month alimony pending her separate maintenance petition due for hearing next September The ruling keeps the couple in a legal dispute over support in the custody of a public figure reduced to a family matter.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Iudge Wright
L. S Coffin
Middleman Is Necessary Says Grain Exchanges Council
Chicago February 7 The National Council of North American grain exchanges elected Hiram M Sager of Chicago as president. Speakers defended the middleman role saying farmers cannot effectively deal directly with grain product consumers.
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National Council of Grain Exchanges
Chicago
National Council of the North American Grain Exchanges
Hiram M. Sager
TRUSTS PLEA IS RESISTED IN GRAND JURY CASE
Assistant United States Attorney Wilkerson pressed the plea of the trust case before Chicago authorities arguing the grand jury room's sanctity must be protected even by the court that created the panel. The exchange focused on the legality and secrecy surrounding the grand jury process.
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Chicago
United States
Wilkerson
Tariff Board Battle Faces Senate Finance Committee
Washington February 7 lawmakers report wavering on a tariff board bill that has cleared the house and railway groups. The measure to create a tariff board is likely to reach the senate finance committee next Thursday amid Democratic opposition and notable Republican skepticism.
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House
Senate Finance Committee
Juarez Command Grant for Battlefield Operations
A permission from the federal commander at Juarez grants clearance to operate on the battlefield. The document indicates authorization for military actions within the designated area and time frame. No further details on the scope or parties involved are provided in the readable text.
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Juarez
Gas Explosions Hit Illinois and Iowa Towns
A series of explosions and gas leaks reported Feb 7 injure and kill several in Elgin near Chicago Carpentersville and Perry. In Ishpeming Michigan a dynamite blast at Pluto Powder killed ten men and wounded others while a gun cotton storage area remained intact. The El Paso revolt near Juarez with reported reinforcements adds to a day of violent incidents.
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Mich
Pluto Powder Company
Here
Chicago
John Schultz
Carpentersville
Elgin
Schultz
John Kroeplin
Howard Mann
Western United Gas & Electric Company
Dunder
Adam Oberst
Hands Iron & Bolt Works
Henderson Dies in Washington After Long Congress Career
Remains of General Thomas J. Henderson of Princeton Illinois were sent for interment in his hometown. A veteran lawmaker, he served from the 44th to the 52nd congresses and led many committees. He also fought for Lincoln’s election and served in the Illinois legislature and the 112th Illinois infantry. He died in Washington D C on Sunday and is survived by a widow a son and three daughters.
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Thomas J. Henderson
Princeton
Abraham Lincoln
Henderson
Congress
Lincoln
United States
General Henderson
Browneville
Tenn
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Toulon
Rebeleion
Isdt
112Th
Mifoois Infantry
Board of Ordnance and Certifications
War Department
National Homes For Disabled Volunteer Auldhese
Packers Immunity Ruling Bars Prosecution For Later Offenses
A court held that immunity granted to the Packers in 1905 shields them from prosecution for offenses alleged to have occurred after that time. The prosecution cannot inquire into or challenge the grand jury testimony or its delivery. The court ruled the Packers cannot claim ongoing immunity for later offenses based on earlier testimony.
Train collision injures seventeen near Peoria
Seventeen residents from Pekin Paris Peoria Eureka and Bloomington were injured in a Peoria Electric Terminal railway crash when two passenger motors collided on an open switch at South Bartonville. A broken switch device was blamed and the injured were taken to Peoria hospital. both motormen jumped clear before contact. McGovern Not Dying. Hot Springs Ark Feb 7 The report that Terry McGovern is dying is unfounded though he is quite sick and may be able to leave the room in a few days.
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Pekin
Paris
Eureka
Bloomington
South Bartonville
McGovern
Hot Springs
Ark
Terry McGovern
Silastic Bill Faces Skepticism From Supporters
Silastic supporters express doubt about chances of the bill passing, signaling cautious optimism tempered by uncertainty as lawmakers weigh potential impacts and opposition responses.
Peace plans for Honduras grow amid armistice talks
In Puerto Cortes Honduras a preliminary conference on halting hostilities was held aboard the Tacoma with further U S backed talks to start tomorrow. Other dispatches report quiet Juarez hours after clashes as rumors of cross border arms moves circulated and a Red Cross healer was fired upon by federal forces during the fighting.
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Honduras
Tacoma
United States
Paso
Texas
Juarez
Tex
Robago
Orozco
U.S
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Red Cross
Wilson
Mexico City
State Department
Dr. Bush
el Paso
Oregon primary law adopted by Iowa House in 82 to 18 vote
Des Moines Iowa February 7 The Iowa house passed the Oregon primary bill 82 to 18 The measure will not take effect in the current contest for senator to fill the Dolliver vacancy.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa House
Oregon
Dolliver
Lorimer Suffers Ear Abscess May Need Operation
Washington February 7 Senator Lorimer has endured a painful ear abscess for a day or two and was absent from his seat today. Doctors consider an operation possible to relieve the condition.
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Washington
Lorimer
Senators Vote To Pass Ship Subsidy Grab
Special correspondence reports that defeated senators still serving voted to approve a 4 000 090 ship subsidy bill. The measure would divert about 4 600 000 yearly to private shipowners for operating American flag vessels. Democrats protested, as did 13 Republicans, amid broader calls to oust Lorimer and reform direct senatorial elections. The piece highlights congressional aftercare by repudiated officials and questions the legitimacy of post election legislating.
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Rights of Canadians Questioned Agreement Moves In Parliament
London reports the Canada United States reciprocity pact dominating early Commons debate. MPs seek delays pending imperial conference and question British cabinet involvement. Secretary Knox notes amendments to pulp and paper sections unlikely to block ratification. Democratic caucus supports the treaty 101 to 24, with debates continuing on tariff schedules and broader trade policy.
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Olfawe
United Kingdom
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Payne
House
Ways and Means Committee
Piper Tinkers
Howee
Clark
Missouri
Champ Clack
Widerwow
Alabama
Chaioman
Commission Form Will Be Defeated Polls Nears Vote
Calenburg on February 7 A survey shows support wavering as residents prepare to vote on Galestury adopting the commission form of government The movement’s allies claim momentum while opponents push for defeat amid unclear turnout
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Calenburg
A&a
Friends of the Movement
Atimtt de Feut
Latimer County School Official Dies in Home Fire
Miss Alles Fleming Latimer county superintendent dies in home fire at Wilburton Oklahoma February 7. Fire destroyed her residence and she perished in the blaze.
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Alles Bleroiate
Latimer County
Okla
Wilburton
Alen Fleming
Demurrers of Accused Overruled by Judge Gibbons
In Chicago on February 7 Judge Gibbons overruled both special and general demurrers by former officials implicated in a car repair bill case. The court found the complaint sufficient and properly brought. Defense counsel indicated plans to confer with the court. Names cited include Seph E. Bucker, John M. L. Bwind, Frank P. Hareima, S. Ketts, and William Shaw.
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de Bix
Fino
Gibbons
Cober
Seph E&. Bucker
John M. L. Bwind
Frank P. Hareima
S. Ketts
and Wiliem 1
Shaw
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