Democratic Banquet in Lafayette Attacks Railroad Monopolies
Judge Owen Thompson of Lafayette denounces Democratic machine control in Illinois as corrupt, calling for a thorough house cleaning at the next state convention. William J Bryan, amid guests from multiple states, urges federal state ownership and stricter rail regulation. Talks also touch on income tax and party unity with remarks from Melville Engalls and John Kern.
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Lafayette
Ind
William J. Bryan
Leonor
Andrew Jackson
Tadiaca
Minois
Ohie
Bitchigan
Biyni
Roosevelt
Catamorte
Piblic
Democratic Party
Garneet
Ite
Aseaila Titinois
Tic
Maichine Managees
Illinois
Owen. Thompson
Jack
Conslite
Baid
Band of Politics
Dinols
Hogest
Furce Feand
Sheaman Taggart
Melville E. Engalls
Big Four Railroad
John W. Kern
Holte- Yen
Indianapolis
Howard 5. Taylor
Chicago
Spoiled Beauty Ends With Arnica Salve Cure
Harict-Howard of 209 We 3éth-Sty New York writes of years with Salt Rheum or Bexemwy. She claims Tonqueed Buckten's Arnica Salve quickly cured cuts burns and sores. 25¢ at Frank Nadler Co drug store.
Lawsuit Over Stomach of Deceased Mother
A Madison case involves Kearber seeking 33000 in damages for the return of the stomach of his dead mother sent to Milwaukee physician J. Pa for examination. The supreme court overruled a demurrer, ruling there is a potential cause of action though the lower court had sustained the demurrer. The dispute centers on whether there can be property in a human body part and if injury to it constitutes actionable harm.
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Madison
Ws. Yan
Supreme Cent
Kearber
J. Pa
Milwaukee
French Chamber Elects Doumer Over Combes
In Paris and Rome, the election of WL Doumer as president of the French chamber shocks Premier Combes. Doumer, longtime critic who opposed several Combes measures, defeats Brisson amid intrigue about navy oversight and India China governance, hailed as a victory by Vatican circles and moderate Paris circles.
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Paul Daumer
Gorvernac
India-Chins
Henri
Premiem Combes
Paris
Pontifcate
M. Doumer
É 4
Counhes' Sus
Minnesota Vote Rejects Freshman Rule In Athletics
The Minnesota general faculty committee, led by President Northrop, voted to reject a freshman eligibility rule for college athletics. The decision, tied to the Big Nine conference amendments, would send the issue to conference vote for a six monthader student eligibility period. Frank Reed was reelected as manager of Athletics at the university.
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Aminneapolis
Jad
Northrop
The
State University
Minnesota
Frank Reed
Portrait rights battle tests restraining order in Evansville
Evansville January 12 A ruling on whether a newspaper may publish a portrait of Nicholas Trantvelter, on trial for attacking a woman, will hinge on an injunction against artist Irvin Alexander and the Evansville Morning Courier. The Courier plans to contest the injunction as a matter of newspaper policy and press freedom.
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Evansville
Ind
Irvin Alexander
Eisa
Iowa Man Third As Farmers Win 2000 Dollar Prize
W J Johnson of Athens Illinois won the 2000 dollar wagon show prize at Burlington for best 100 ears of corn silage in 1904 with a score of 90.2. J A Boyd of Athens Illinois took second with 89.6, Asa Turner of Mixwell Story County Iowa third with 86.6, and J M Maxwell of Crawfordsville Washington County Indiana fourth with 87.8.
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Timeis
Ames
Tun
Burg Wagon Company
Burlington
Theut'as
Athens
Phown
Amun
Johnson
J. A. Boyd
Athena
Asa Turner
Mixwell
Story County
Tite
Whiting Corm
J. M. Maxwell
Craw-farasville
Washington County
Moves for Rate Legislation Faces General Assembly
In St Paul Minnesota Senator Eberhardt filed a resolution to appoint a joint senate house committee to study freight rates and suggest regulation. A similar House measure is expected as Governor Johnson urges legislation to expand the railroad and warehouse commission authority over interstate freight charges.
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St. Paul
Jai
Eberhardt
Senate
House
Wowérmer Johnson
Wrst
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Cattle Slaughter Demonstration At Ames Short Course
John Gosling the expert beet cutter from Kansas City judged cattle and sheep set aside for a demonstration at the Ames stock judging short course. Several Hereford and blue-gray animals weighing up to 1,883 pounds were shown as examples of favorable and unfavorable points for students to study. Notable attendees included Dr. Thompson of Ohio University and Prof. Guible of Ontario Agricultural College.
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Ames
John Gosling
Kansas City
Cross
Kansas
Chicago
John
Gosling
Armers
Shawn
Thompson
Ohio University
Prof
Guible
Ontirie Agricultural College
Joseph B. Wing
Breeders’ Gazette
Wentworth
Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
Ruterford
G. J. Martin Angus Catire
Judi
Will Ask For A New Trial In Manslaughter Case
Attorneys for Lesser Clerk announce a request for a new trial after a sensational week long manslaughter case. The defense contends neglect of a child led to death and conflicting testimony challenged the medical care. Court crowds and neighbor interest grew as a local paper criticized the trial, prompting jurors to be guarded at a nearby hotel until verdict.
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Matchester
Dig
Clark
Ioral
Tris
Illness delays Wrights Washington report on Indian affairs
Special agent A Wright, sent to investigate Rev Father Joseph Schell charges at Winn Nebraska Indian Reservation in Nebraska, is gravely ill at his Madison Wisconsin home. Wright had completed his inquiry weeks earlier and awaited approval to report in Washington. He then fell ill while en route East and has remained bedbound, with a letter stating a full recovery was hoped.
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Washington
Jan
A. Wright
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
Jones
Joseph Schell
Winnnébago
Wefhraska
Madison
Wis
Wright
East
Wright Owas
Cows to Attend Convention Amid Dairy Masters Meet
A dairymen’s association gathered with 200 delegates at a convention venue. An upcoming program includes a lecture titled Dairy Cow in Action. Glover plans to bring the cows into the hall to demonstrate his address.
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Aaa
Mitvola Dairymen's
Tursday
Cortire Ob
Ene Dairy Caw
Glover
Knox creates milk trust sparks Valley Forge clash
In Valley Forge a conflict erupts as Knox uses a milk monopoly to pressure local dairywoman Miss Frederick, daughter of respected physician Charles Frederick. Her customers switch when a government officer intervenes, prompting Knox to order his household milk be supplied by her Alderners. The brief feud unfolds amid political maneuvering.
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Tau
Philander
Knox
Sint
Valley Forge
Washington
Miss Frederick
Charles Frederick
Lawmalet
Frederick
Alderners
China warned on Hanken Canton railway status
Washington informs Chinese government through Minister Chen tung Liang Cheng that the Hanken Canton railway is an American corporation and entitled to US protection. It notes negotiations to transfer stock failed and stock remains American, with Secretary Hay signaling no change in the franchise.
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Wshington
State Department
Chentung Liang Cheng
Hanken-Canton
Nawng
Hay
Railroad “Company
Hear Land Fraud Witnesses in Portland Testimony
Federal grand jury resumes inquiry into land fraud conspiracy in Portland Oregon with Linn County witnesses summoned. Three Linn County informants once located over 50 000 acres of timber land tied to a Minneapolis timberman acting as agent for involved entities. Testimony aims to connect local deals with broader conspiracies across eastern and western corporations.
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Portland
Ore
Linn County
Minneapolis
Eastern
Westren
Pain Pills Promise Quick Relief and Insurance Against Pain
A testimonial laden advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as an "insurance policy" against headaches, indigestion, dizziness, and nervous distress. It claims rapid relief after two doses and promises money back if no relief is found, supported by anecdotal patient endorsements from various unnamed users.
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Dr. Miles
Tmantter
Miles
Delegell
Miules
Mlss
Cuevas Ns
Eushant
La Follette Faces Organizing Efforts in Wisconsin Legislature
Madison Wis Jan 12 La Follette men will organize before noon as the legislature convenes. Anti administration bloc walks out over pledges, while administration backers push resolutions. Senate and assembly caucuses name leaders, with Je McGilvery as president pro tem and committees set. Senatorial race looms as possible La Follette bid nears reality. Quarles is first to file petitions. Speakers and other officers are renominated. The houses plan to adjourn after the message is delivered, likely Thursday.
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Midison
Wis
la Follette
Senate
Asseimly
Assembly
Choteh
Irvin Lemout
Superior
C. G. Marsh
Antigo
J. J. aieGilivery
Black River Fille
L. K. Enos
Oshkosh
R. C. Fatcuser
Camp Douglas
Bath
United States
Quarles
Rogus
the Park Hotel
Cooper
Judge Webb
Esch
Hinda
Stephenson
Isade Stephenson
Hae
Wolf Attacks Four-Year-Old Boy In Pet Wolf Case
In Woodbine Harrison county a family seeks help after a pet wolf broke its chain and mauled four year old Jon Binal. The father hurled a neck yoke to subdue the animal then rushed the boy to a physician. Doctors fear hydrophobia as the wolf had shown odd behavior prior. The neck wound narrowly missed fatal injury when the creature leaped from behind.
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Council Bruts
Jon Binal
Woodbine
Harrison County
Somenvianer
Hovse
Gems Located In Cleveland After Chadwick Heist
Customs officials located over fifty thousand dollars worth of Hiawonds and jewels owned by Mrs. Cassie Chadwick in Cleveland Ohio. Most valuables are in the hands of local residents who used them as security for sea mortgage to Mrs Chadwick.
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Cleveland
Cassie
Chadwick
Sea Mare
Mra
Minnesota after railways inquiry in state senate
Senator Ebdrimand offered a joint resolution in the state senate on Tuesday for a legislative inquiry into railroad freight rates and alleged discrimination. The committee will consist of three senators and four representatives and has power to compel attendance of witnesses and production of papers.
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Senate
St. Paul, Minn
Ebdrimand
State Senate
Tueaslay
Witmedeos
Rook Island and Pacific Railway Schedule Details
Train times for east and west routes through Davenport, Rock Island, and Peoria divisions are listed. Key lines include connections to Chicago, Omaha, California and Colorado fast expresses, local stops at Des Moines Iowa City Cedar Rapids and others, and the Golden State Limited. Through cars and sleepers noted with service details and ticket office contact in Davenport Brady Street.
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California
Colorado
Omaha
Des Moines
Chicago
Cedar Basids
Rsaneee
Iowa City
West Liberty
Chirago
Burlington
Oskaloose
Wastingtort
Anit
Moscatine
Bes Moines
Ghiveno
Davenport
daSaile
Chiens
Des
Wb Ryck
Tt Rapids
Des ‘Moines
Hock Island
Grane
Dea Moines
Iowa
Brooklyn
Des Molaes
Tock Island
Tipton
Elwira
Ws Focal
Cedar
Asipjas
Minneapolis
San Palle
Fast Express
Senha Sr
Jollet
Generco
Ioral Diel
Oma Fede
Colonels
Umitedssesvieveroo
Sib Peoria
Wromlas
Galva
Expreus
Chicago St. Foe
Kansas City
Okahota
Texas Express
Rock Island
Sls -Une
Oskatoosa
St. Joe
Oklahoma
Texas Fast Express
Golden State Limited
Peoria
Milan Cambrice
Gaia
Wyoming
Rock
Milan
Cambridge
Galvs
Gaivn
Hog Island
Annn
Island
Wyoma
Gira
Blan
Traina
Sihave
Sth
Union Depot
Na Xhown
Sherrard
Frrivy
Ter Ave
Mth Street
Saeb
Bruny
Re 1 & T
Firth Street
Main
Harrison Streets
Kansas
Chicags
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Guilfornia
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Illinois Machine
Judge Thompson
Jackson Bau
Quet
Lewails
Sue
Man
Paula
Combes
Proulty
Henrietta
Tex
Frank Nadler Co
Kemp
Lester Clerk
Wright III
Wil
China
Conrer
Wisconsin
Dinase
Chadwick “Gems Located
Ti Ia
Railroads
Rook Island& Pacific Railway
Obahd Andr
Trans
Davenlort
Uartive
Stu
Avenport
St. Louis
Qube Xu
Sterlieke
Dubuque la Vinton
Donuque
J, Young
Brody Street
Shilwaurer
St. UK
St Michinen
Elfridge
Dizon
Wheatland
Oxford Tet
Monneehe
Fan Se48
Rt PL
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A Clark Jewell
Davenport Gas & Electric Co
Brady ST. Roth Phanes
Chichester
H. Aemeis
John Harding & CO
Santa Fe
Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico and
Arizona
D. Mack
E. F. Ry
Land
Iscandil
Sknta Fe
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