Retail Merchants of Illinois Meet In Rock Island
The seventh annual Retail Merchants Association of Illinois convened at 4 am in the Young Men's Christian Association auditorium, with about 200 delegates and additional arrivals by train. President George A. Scherer of Peoria gave the state association’s address, welcomed by G. H. Kingsbury and Rock Island Mayor William McConochie. He outlined goals for the year, praised recent achievements, and noted the struggle over the pure food law.
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George A. Scherer
Peoria
Mc. Kingsbury
Delates
Amzstion
Rock Island
Scherer
Kerer
Retail Merchants’ Association of Illinois
Merchants and city leaders discuss open gates and fair law
The state association officers and delegates argue for open city gates and constitutional freedom for merchants. The mayor praises cheery treatment of patrons while emphasizing equitable enforcement of Illinois food law. They claim the Case law benefits both creditors and debtors and oppose repeal efforts.
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Illinois
Local grocers push for unity and reform in state association
The article highlights how local associations strengthen the state group through sociability and cooperation with retailers to improve advertising, legislation, and practices. It notes plans for the year including supporting the garnishee law, sending delegates to Paris in 1900, backing a national pure food law, opposing parcel post cuts, amending the bankrupt law, resisting trusts, aiding sale representations, and publishing a handbook. Committees on credentials and resolutions are named, with delegates invited to visit the Rock Island club.
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Scherer
International Congress of Grocers
Paris
Quincy
Petersburger
Dixon
Greater
Boria
Kingsbury
Rock Island
Lever
East St. Louis
Dipke
Danville
Keys
Zoller
Anti-Trust Conference Opens with Speeches in Chicago
Chicago February 13 Judge George W Beeman Indiana opened the anti trust conference as speakers followed from Kentucky New York and Ohio with resolutions opposing the currency bill now pending in Congress The gathering featured a partisan note and several addresses plus a committee work session on proposed ownership limits and tariff privilege removal. A later item reports Western Foundry Works destroyed by fire in Chicago with 50000 loss and insured. Maud S the famed harness mare aged 26 was exhibited at Fasig Tipton Madison Square Garden sale with remaining stock to be sold while her heirs provide for the mare's comfort.
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Chicago
George W. Beeman
Indiana
Beeman
Pel
National Anti-Trust League
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Resolutions
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Music Hall
Lockwood
Amiiea Uue
Prentiss
Jay D. Miller
Dinois
Lee Sherman
Maud S
New York
Fasig-Tipton
Madison Square, Garden
Robert Bonner
Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Corliss
Chickering
House
Taft hears injunctions fight over Kentucky election boards
In Cincinnati Judge Taft heard three hours of arguments on motions for injunctions against the Kentucky state board of election commissioners and contestants for state officers other than governor. The case centers on jurisdiction under the Goebel Law and argues whether the federal court can intervene in state election disputes amid Republican and Democratic positions.
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Frankfort
Cincinnati
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Taft
Kentucky State Board of Election
Ail Lentenagit Severner
Wis
Wis Udwilliam
Kentue
Poyntz
State Board
Republan
Cinginnati
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Pupen
Board of Elections
Tinet
Trudgett
Court of Appen
Court of Appeals Hearing on Jurisdiction Declares Decision Pending
Fragmented report from a United States court of appeals hearing where attorney Lawrence Maxwell Jr argues the court lacks jurisdiction due to no equity petition and insufficient Fourteenth Amendment basis. Judge Yatt signals a ruling later in the day as political coverage notes Senators and party absences in Frankfort Kentucky.
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Calm Frankfort session as Republicans inform governor
In Frankfort lawmakers met at noon and adjourned to today after appointing committees to inform Governor Taylor of their readiness to transact business. The senate had nine members and the house twenty eight. A Democratic delegation from Louisville did not appear, pending Judge Taft’s Cincinnati decision. Governor Taylor briefly moved troops before backing off, and a bill offering a $100 reward for Goebel’s shooters was introduced in both chambers.
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Frankfort
Taylor
London
Senate
Louisville
Taft
Cincinnati
Williams
Naylor
Goebel
Death of Congressman Chickering shocks New York
February reports show Congressman Charles A. Chickering of Copenha gen New York found dead on a sidewalk before the Grand Union hotel in New York City. Witnesses suggest a fall or jump from the Fourth story. House leaders postpone business as New York lawmakers form condolences and resolutions are adopted. Kimberley bombardment and related war updates also appear alongside a cold remedy ad.
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Congressman Chickering
New York City
New York
Charles A. Chickering
Copenhagen
N. Y
Grand Union Hotel
British Suffer Severe Setbacks in Boer Retreats
Reports from Rensberg describe heavy fighting on both sides during the Boer retreat with British outposts suffering major losses. British forces shell Boer positions at Rensberg and Bastard's Nek, while Boers retake areas and press the town. A Mafeking dispatch notes Lord Roberts pledging relief within weeks as garrison holds firm.
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Evening News
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Bastard’s Nek
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Maeder
Col. Page
Slingers
Kensberg
London
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Gaberones
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Robe
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