Large legal fees in government Indian claims spark debate
The Washington Star notes a Supreme Court decision forcing the government to pay 4 million dollars, with a fee over one fourth. It cites previous Indian claims cases where attorneys took enormous sums, including over 199 thousand in a Methodist church case and tens of millions in other fees, despite later legislation limiting attorney percentages.
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Washington Star
Methodist Church South
Washington
Kind of Men Needed in Times of Moral Crisis
A reflective piece argues that society lacks men of exceptional character for leadership while noting abundant wealth and ability. It emphasizes the roles of parents, especially mothers, in shaping morality and intellect, and questions whether fathers truly shared in guiding youth during crucial years.
Good of Playgrounds and a Local Preacher's Death
A piece notes the need for playgrounds in every town citing President Roosevelt and Jacob Riis. It reports Rev. William Pierson collapsing from apoplexy in his Gospel wagon in Washington and dying at a hospital. His assistant recalls the hymn was No 23.
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National Playground Assoriation
Roosevelt
Jacob Riis
William Pierson
Washington
Bill Forces Railroads to Check Baggage to Destination
Washington D C A bill of great importance to railroads and travelers passed the house under suspension of the rules. It compels common carriers engaged in interstate commerce to check baggage to its destination on transportation offered whether by split ticket or multi line arrangements. Refusal to comply becomes a misdemeanor with penalties.
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Washington, D. C
House
Common Cartiers
The People Will Pay Bill Passes in House
The House approved a sundry civil bill detailing a $25,000 appropriation to cover the president’s traveling expenses for the next fiscal year. The measure was brought up under suspension of the rules by Mr. Tawney. Debate followed, with strong advocacy from Mr. Cochran before the vote ended in a party line tally of 178 to 0.
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Washington, D. C
Tawney
Minnesota
Watson
Indiana
Underwood
Alabama
Cochran
New York
Ivens Denied Writ of Superseders in Chicago Hanging
Springfield reports the state supreme court denied a writ of superseders to Richard Ivens who is set to be hanged in Chicago next Friday for the murder of Mrs. Frank Holter. The court found no undue influence on his confession and that the verdict was supported by evidence. Ivens' attorney plans to seek relief from Gov. Beneen. The case goes to the state board of pardons for Irena, with attorney I W Foltz asking for commutation to life imprisonment. the board will hear the case this morning.
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Richard Ivens
Chicago
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Ivens
Gov
Beneen
Board of Pardons
Ill
Irena
I. W. Foltz
State Board of Pardons
Deneen
Step Nearer Death for Barrington
Jefferson City Missouri. The state supreme court in banc overruled Barrington's motion for a rehearing. Barrington, known as Lord F Seymour Barrington, is scheduled to hang in Clay ton on July 26 for the murder of James P McCann. If not moved to the circuit court or halted by the governor, the execution will proceed next month.
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Jefferson City
State Supreme Court
Banc
F. Seymour Barrington
Clayton
James P. McCann
Circuit Court of the United States
Barrington
Great Irrigation Project Aims to Reclaim 20000 Acres in Wyoming
Omaha financier James W. Gory and St Joseph magnate will fund a 2 million dollar irrigation project in Wyoming. The plan includes a tunnel through the mountains and a dam 115 feet high to reclaim about 20000 acres south of Mestene in Big Horn County.
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Omaha
Illinois City News Mixes Trials and Tragedy in 19th Century Tales
Mayor Weinstein faced charges led by ex mayor Nicholas Singer over an obstructed ditch on land east of Nokomis. A judgment of 10 dollars for filling and 1 dollar per day for removal delays was issued, totaling 24 dollars plus costs. Editor J Merrick Bush of Pike County Democrat dies at 84 after 64 years in Pike County. Baron von Sternburg spoke at the University of Illinois commencement on Education and Good Government. Edward L Groves, 35, dies by his own hand in Springfield after ill health. A fatal auto crash near Niota injures several, 3-year-old Harvey Patton killed. Bride shot at wedding feast in Aurora. Andrew Kuk suspected of accident or crime. McLean County pioneer Jesse Fell associated with Abraham Lincoln and state normal university. Rheinhardt murder trial delayed due to witness birth. bail set at 5,000. Inventor William H Bramble dies at 84 famed for Yate-lock and computing scale. Jacob Probst, long absent, reappears after ten years. State Game Commission to hatch 5,500 English pheasant eggs with 450 hens. Women operate streetcar for charity. about 1,500 raised for hospital. James H Moss, 78, dies in Greenville. longtime Free Methodist.
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Nokomis
Joseph Weinstein
Nicholas Singer
Compton
Americans are Paint Users and Industry Growth
A historical analysis notes that U.S. paint consumption exceeds 100 million gallons yearly, driven by wooden buildings and a culture of neatness. Since 1860 ready mixed paints surged, boosting output to about 60 million gallons by 1900, with honest manufacturers improving formulas and emphasizing pure linseed oil, fine grinding, and thorough mixing.
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Octave Thanet
Ils
Japan
Hyeryong
Pattern Department announces blouse and skirt patterns
Practical designs shown for shirt waist costumes in dark blue pongee with surplice blouse No. 65424 and a nine gore skirt No. 5389. Details include sizes bust 32 to 42 and waist 20 to 30 inches, yardage for fabrics, and 10 cent prices per pattern. Send orders with size and pattern numbers.
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Pattern Department
Pattern No 5127 Dress Sacque for Women
Indispensable comfortable dressing sacque pattern shown as newest yet simple to make at home. Front yoke with fine tucks, back Watteau pleat for graceful fullness. Illustrated in pale pink dimity with Valenciennes lace. Medium size uses 3.5 yards of 36 inch material. Sixes 32 to 42 inches require measurements.Send 10 cents for pattern by coupon order.
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