Boards of Trade Fight Over Grain Sale Law
The Chicago board of trade and others warn against proposed laws criminalizing sales or offers to sell grain for future delivery. They argue hedging and speculation stabilize prices after harvests, prevent abrupt drops, and aid market balance. the case recalls 1905 Supreme Court rulings and cites the need for cautious regulation.
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Chicago
Bager
Chicago Board of Trade
United States Supreme Court
Suit over shortage pending thirty years in US case
Washington March 4 Uncle Sam sues the executors of two of the eight sureties for a $49 525.06 shortage traced to William T Collins a former pension agent in DC from 1869 to 1872 The case was revived as officials seek to recover from George W Evans and George B W Slater as executors of the estates Boyd and Slater are deceased prior verdicts favored them but were overturned on appeal The suit seeks to make good the shortage from the executors in the ongoing government action
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Washington
Uncle Sams
the Plaintig
William T. Collins
Collins
District of Columbia
United States
Willam T. Collins
Collns
Colling
Robert Boyd
William H. Slater
Boyd
Slater
Court of Appeals
George W. Evans
Interior Department
George B. W. B. Slater
Prohibition Oration Controversy Rocks Oskaloosa Contest
H H Gill from Morningside college confessed his oration was cribbed after being selected to represent the college in the state prohibition oratorical contest. Gill, a temperance leader and president of the College Prohibition Oratorical association, sparked a statewide sensation with the admission of plagiarism.
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Des Moines
Oskaloosa
H. H Gill
Morningside College
Hoppe to Play Demarest Chicago Match
Willie Hoppe schedules a 400 point 18-1 session against Calvin Demarest of Chicago at Miessey's billiard room tonight. Demarest shoots 14-2 balk-line and enters Chicago amateur championship this month, while Hoppe seeks prep for a Schaefer 18-1 match.
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Hoppe
Demarest
Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Jake Shaefer
George Sutton
Sit Jays
Calvin Demarest
Miessey
Schaefer
Ohio to deliver solid Taft delegation at state convention
Secretary aft will go to Chicago with a solid Buckeye delegation of party men behind him. The Ohio state convention tomorrow will be solidly for Taft, with all 16 delegates instructed for the secretary. Little interest is expected in the proceedings as the program will likely run without opposition.
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Union Tracton Co
Chicago
Georgia
Grosscup
Henry A. Blair
N. W. Harris
Harris Trust & Savings Bank
Hampton Terrace
Augusta
United States Supreme Court
Blair
Harris
Crisla
Ohio
Taft
Columbus
Fartyaix
Missouri Republicans to Convene in Excelsior Springs
Republicans of the Third Missouri district prepare for their convention in Excelsior Springs tomorrow as Secretary Taft has been endorsed by the congressional committee and is expected to be ratified at the gathering.
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United States
Sims
Post Office
James E. Stuart
Kansas City
Missouri
Excelsior Springs
Taft
Congressional Committee
Up to the minute modes and fabrics in 1900s fashion
The article outlines the shift to princess and semi princess gowns with joined bodice and skirt, emphasizing long lines and smooth silhouettes. It notes use of chiffon weights, wool filet, stripes for length, and new fabrics like chevron satin clothe and backer weaves. It mentions Japanese armhole, ladder sleeves, and versatile separate coats with two-material outfits.
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Catharine Mann Payzant
New York
Mar
Paris
Copenhagen
Empire Giien
Ecru
Spring Fashion Fabrics and New Garment Styles Highlight Wardrobe
The feature previews season fabrics such as pongee linens and cotton foulards for shirtwaists and tunic skirts. It notes new three piece skirts with front panels, long coats in grey taffeta with vented backs, various sleeve lengths, and fabrics like broadcloth oxford cloth satin chevron shanting and taffeta. Linens remain popular with supple weaves and borders as warmer weather approaches.
Some Gun Play Before Justice Bell
Edwin C. Underwood stood before Justice Bell on March 4 charged with waging threatened gun play against Charles Bradley. After testimony, the judge offered prudent advice and placed Underwood under a peace bond. Norholm urged courts to uphold rights to deter future gun incidents.
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Alexander
N. D
Bell
Edwin C. Underwood
Charles Bradley
Biale
Norholm
Nebraska Democrats and Populists Set State Convention
In Omaha on March 4 Democrats and Populists meet to choose Tiryan delegates to Denver and St. Louis conventions. No opposition to Bryan among Democrats. Populist central committee supports Bryan’s St. Louis nomination.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Omaha
Neb
Denver
St. Louis
State Central Committee
Lawyers Honor Judge Campbell at Eightieth Birthday Banquet
The bar association hosted a banquet in honor of Judge James G. Campbell who turned eighty. He arrived in the county 25 years ago and is the district's oldest attorney. Senator L. A. Simpson chaired the event.
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Dickinson
N. D
Bar Association
James G. Campbell
Territorial
L. A. Simpson
The Merry Widow Comes to Panama Canal Zone
An American orchestra supplied by the government debuted to perform The Merry Widow for canal workers in Panama. The new music accompanies the progress on the canal, promising a lively tempo as construction continues.
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Panama
Shakespeare Work Banned in Austin Schools
Public school authorities in Austin Texas placed Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice on the index of undesirable books deeming it sows contempt and hatred for Jews among students.
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Austin, Tex
Austin
Oakes Opera House Fund Reaches Seven Thousand Dollars
Oakes North Dakota March 5 7000 or more has been raised by subscription for an opera house in Oakes and construction will start immediately.
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Oakes Opera House
Oakes, N. D
Oakes
Johnson Chautauqua circuit lectures signed by governor
St. Paul March 6 Governor Johnson signs an agreement with the Chautauqua circuit management to deliver a summer series of lectures.
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Johnson Chatauqua Star
St. Paul, Minn
Johnson
4 Chatauqua Circuit
Arbor Day Celebration in Los Angeles California
Arbor Day in California featured an elaborate Los Angeles celebration with tree plantings speeches and a musical program marking the occasion on March 7.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Bryan Dominates Delegations as Conventions Convene
Delegations favorable to William J. Bryan will be chosen by the Democrat and Populist state conventions, which met here today. The meeting advances Bryan as the popular favorite in the Omaha area.
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Bryan
Omaha
Ned
William J. Bryan
Unemployed Rally in New York Seeks Large Public Works
New York City officials brace for possible unrest as the army of the unemployed convenes at City Hall Park to press for immediate relief. Leaders claim 180,000 jobless, urging direct public works and eight hour limits while denouncing political maneuvers by unions and Socialist figures.
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New York
Hce
Philelphia
Army of the
Metropolis
City Hall Park
The
Unemployed Conference of
Rellu
Central Federated Union
Intereata
Socialista
William D. Haywood
Tita
Haywood
Mare
Congress
United States
Sausages From Dead Horses Face Grand Jury Charge
J J Schmidt a sausage manufacturer is ordered to appear before the grand jury to answer charges that his wares were made from the carcasses of dead horses.
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Chicago
J. J. Schmidt
Grand
Western Ice Manufacturers Set for Tenth Annual Session
In Kansas City Missouri dealers in frozen water gather for a three day conference of the Western Ice Manufacturers' Association. About 250 manufacturers from the West and Southwest are members. President Br. Andler of Sedalia presides as winter ends and summer appears.
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Kansas City
West
Weatern [Ce Manufacturers’ Association
BR. Andler
Sedalia
Appeal in Kaufman Case in Sioux Falls
Legal steps toward the hearing of the appeal in the case of Mrs Emma Kaufman wife of a millionaire brewer of this city charged with the murder of Agnes Polrels a five year old domestic have been taken by the attorneys for the accused woman.
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Kaufman
Sioux Falls
Emma Kaufman
Agnes Polrels
Townered Schools Reopen After Diphtheria Closure
Towner North Dakota March 5 schools closed for a week due to diphtheria care have been reopened.
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Towner, N. D
Towner
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