Grip remedies and a Camden farmer's cure with pink pills
Mr. William A. Newman of Sagrada Missouri suffered eight years of grip with deafness head and stomach pain and liver enlargement. He refused to quit and found relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, noting the first box helped and three months cured him. The pamphlet touts the pills as expelling the poison of grip from the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grip
Newman
Camden County
Sagrada
Missouri
Dr. Williams
Forty Fourth General Assembly Eyes Sine Die Adjournment
Springfield May 4 There is strong indication that the Forty fourth general assembly will adjourn sine die soon Speaker Shurtleff has kept the house at work long hours to move through business The speaker warned that unless members stay to work the session may be extended or remaining bills killed outside of appropriations The chair will give every house bill a chance but will not assist those unwilling to stay and work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Colvin
Springfield
Ill
Forty-fourth General Assembly
Shurtleff
House
Senate kills McKinley anti trust bill after house passes
The senate juggles two important measures showing its handling of vast legislation. The McKinley anti trust bill moved from the house to the senate but is declared dead beyond resurrection, prompting cautious observers to reassess its fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Combine
Fellow Servant Measure Passes in Illinois
The house approved the fellow servant bill abolishing contributory negligence, drawing broad labor backing. The bill faced Senate scrutiny, was reportedly recalled by the judiciary committee chair John Humphrey after a suspected clerical error, provoking questions about process and influence while warning railroads and insurers of potential cost impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
John Humphrey
Illinois
Salary Grab Passes Increases Legislator Pay Across Sessions
The house approved the salary grab raising member pay from 1000 to 2000 per session and five dollars per day for special sessions. A near full roll call shows 77 yes votes with many named members supporting the measure. The bill would add about 250000 to the cost per session, noted as supported by most of George E. Cole's reformers.
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House
Senate
Ayes
Arnold
Austin Beck
Beebe
Brady
Brannen
Breldt
Browne Buettner
Burke
Bush
Cavanaugh
Cormack
Church
Clettenberg
Cooke
Cass
Cook
Mercer
Craig
Dabler
Donohue
Dudgeon
Egan
Erby
Ericksen
S. E. Ericksen
Farley
Fetzger
Gaunt
Geshkewich
Gibbons
Gillespie
Glackin
Gardner proposes $350000 appropriation for new supreme court building
Senator Gardner, chair of the senate appropriations committee, has introduced a measure carrying an appropriation of $350,000 for the erection of a new supreme court building. The proposal aims to provide funds to construct a modern facility to house the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Senate Appropriations Committee
Supreme Court
Law measures seek repairs and expo funding for Illinois
The supreme court remains housed in crowded capitol quarters. Gardner introduces an appropriation of 121,800 dollars for State house repairs and another of 25,000 dollars for Illinois participation in the Jamestown exposition in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfish
Supreme Court
Capitol Building
Gardner
State House
Illinois
Repudiated Bill Sparks Debate On Insurance Reform
The House objected to the casualty insurance bill after its second reading as Representative Fetzer introduced it by request. A separate bill regulating fraternal insurance societies was suspended, signaling possible passage of only one insurance bill this session. The valued policy provision requires payout at face value despite insured value or replacement cost.
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Sentative Fetzer
House
Senate
Peculiar Legislative Bargain Reinstates Trade Board Member
A senate backed bargain would legalize the board of trade and outlaw bucket shops in exchange for reinstating Lloyd H. Smith to the board of trade from which he was expelled after a major collapse. The board of trade bill stalled in the house as the senate pressed for word from Chicago that Smith holds his old seat again.
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Senate
Board of Trade
Lloyd H. Smith
Smith
House
Paddock
Chicago
Measures Not On the Square Gas Bills Fight
The Chicago gas trust fuels a new statewide battle over gas and electricity regulation. Small firms fear heavy litigation costs as regulators expand beyond Chicago, with a 90-cent gas bill possible in the senate. The outcome remains uncertain and could end major gas litigation this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Gas Trust
Chicago Trust
Senate
House
Board of Trade Protests Ruinous Supreme Court Ruling
Representatives of the Chicago board of trade concede the recent supreme court decision could destroy them if losers sue and recover losses. Rumorghasts say the body would spend up to half a million dollars to secure favorable legislation this session, amid talk of a bill for a “good fellow.”
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Board of Trade
Supreme Court
Chicago Board of Trade
Senate
Capital stock bill moves to third reading in Illinois House
The capital stock bill nears enactment after passing the Senate. It would remove from assessment all capital stock except that of utilities and franchises, sparing the Chicago steel trust and Pullman Co. It is backed by J Mack Glenn's tax dodging crowd from Chicago, accused of trading protection for favorable coverage from Windy City papers.
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House
Senate
Chicago Steel Trust
Pullman Company
J. Mack Glenn
Chicago
Trust
General Assembly
Zeigler Faces Chaotic State as Resignations Mount
Illinois reports turmoil as Zeigler sinks into standstill after a wave of resignations. Lester finds himself in a peculiar, helpless position while vacancies linger for weeks. A mine rescue at Air One House progresses slowly under Robert Wining of Carterville, as Leiter struggles to hire capable officials and the remaining staff cannot manage.
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Zeigler
Lester
Air One
Robert Wining
Carterville
Leiter
Hadley Targets More Missouri Trusts Beyond Standard and Republic
Missouri Attorney General Herbert S. Hadley announced suits to annul the charters of a dozen more alleged trusts doing business in the state, in addition to the Standard Oil and Republic Oil cases. He said the identities of the other trusts could not be disclosed at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert S. Hadley
Missouri
Supreme Court of
Standard Oil Co
Republic Oil Co
Hadley
Man Awarded Six Thousand In Damages In Coal Mine Injury
Thomas Davis Jr. won a verdict for 6000 against Royal Coal and Mining Co of St Clair county in Belleville circuit court for injuries from a 160 foot fall in an airshaft on September 1, 1908. His father in law Luke Bodin, who died protecting him, saved him from fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Davis, Jr
Royal Coal & Mining Co
St. Clair County
Belleville
Luke Bodin
Bodin
East St Louis Saloons Targeted for Sunday Closures
Members of the Home Protective League in Fast St. Louis push resolutions urging Sunday saloon closures in East St. Louis, citing state law and city ordinances that have not been observed.
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Home Protective League
Fast
Forger Adolph Pricken Captured After Philadelphia Escape
Adolph Pricken, an alleged forger and embezzler blamed for about $11,000, was captured in Chicago by Philadelphia detectives. He fled Philadelphia on March 12, went to St. Louis, and stayed there until two weeks ago while corresponding with Miss Louisa Pelman, a St. Louis actress connected with a local theater group.
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Louisa Pelman
St.Louis
Adolph Pricken
Chicago
Philadelphia
Pricken
St. Louis
Windsor street murder suicide by John Lynch
John Lynch shot and killed his wife and Rafe Bruce during a street concert at Windsor before shooting himself. A note on Lynch's person indicated premeditation and pointed to his personal belongings for the location.
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Windsor
John Lynch
Rafe Bruce
Lynch
Smallest Lincoln baby weighs under three pounds
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Phillips of Lincoln announce the birth of a remarkably small boy two months ago. Born at 18 ounces, the child now weighs about three pounds and is described as perfectly formed, healthy, and vigorous.
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T. L. Phillips
Lincoln
Cave-in threatens ore plant near Carterville
The Holy Smoke mining plant on Ayler land south of Carterville was swallowed by a cave-in while the Lucky Judge ore plant beside it faced a similar risk. Men in the underground workings escaped before the collapse.
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Ayler
Carterville
Bryan Delivers Address at Grant’s Birthday Exercises
William J. Bryan gave the principal address at exercises in Grant Park Galena commemorating the eighty third anniversary of General U S Grant’s birth. The event was held in Grant Park decorated for the occasion.
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William J. Bryan
Galena
Gen
U. S. Grant
Grant Park
Tragic drowning of 13 month old Rosa Ballosh in Kewanee
While the mother chopped wood in the yard, Rosa Ballosh aged 13 months fell into a wash boiler full of water and drowned at Kewanee. The incident occurred in the family home, with Mr. and Mrs. Ballosh affected by the tragedy.
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Rosa
Michael Ballosh
Kewanee
Louis Krueger Indicted for Forgery in Washington County
Louis Krueger, against whom the grand jury of Washington county returned three indictments on the charge of forgery, was arrested in St. Clair Michigan and is now in jail at Nashville.
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Louis Krueger
Washington County
St. Clair
Mich
Nashville
Alton Mayor Receives Donation for the Poor
Mayor Bruggemann of Alton received 25 from an Iowa man who was kindly treated in a local hospital 30 years ago. He wants the money used for the poor.
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Bruggemann
Alton
Iowa
Forbes Resigns As Illinois Science Dean
Prof Stephen A Forbes resigns as dean of the College of Science at the University of Illinois. He is renowned for his entomological research and leadership in the department.
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Forbes
Stephen A. Forbes
College of Science
University of Illinois
Hair Dye Danger Warned By Kidder In Paneled Talk
A dialogue fragment quoted from Philadelphia press warns of hair dye dangers. Kidder asserts it is dangerous and recalls a man about the reader’s age who dyed his hair, then unexpectedly married a widow with five children.
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Kider
Kidder
Philadelphia
Ress
Cuticura set claims universal skin cure
An advertisement touts Cuticura Treatment as a complete local and constitutional remedy. It recommends Cuticura Soap with hot water to cleanse crusts and soften the cuticle, Cuticura Ointment for itching inflammation and heat, and Cuticura Pills to cleanse blood and restore healthy function, claiming many cures of skin and blood conditions.
Land of Fulfillment Homestead Tickets Promised
An item notes cheap round trip homeseekers tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month. It invites readers to write S G Warner for information on free government homesteads new colony locations improved farms mineral lands rice lands and timber lands and to request copies of Current Events business opportunities and related books.
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S. G. Warner
Kansas City Southern Ry
Kansas City
K. O G. S. Fruitook
Foot-Ease and Stomachic Ads From Early Ads
A compilation of vintage advert snippets including Allen's Foot-Ease powder for corns and bunions with 25c price, plus Stomachic advertised as a cure for indigestion, and various testimonials from individuals and publications in 19th to early 20th century. Contains product claims and sample offers.
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Allen
Allists
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
Reverend Van Doren Praises Deans Kidney Pills
A Fond du Lac preacher Rev Jacob D. Van Doren states kidney disorders caused long illness and housebound days. He reports general health improvement and pain relief after Dean Kidney Pills, urging interested readers to inquire for details. Pills sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Booster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
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Jacob D. van Doren
Sixth Street
Fond. du Lac
Wis
Dean
Boster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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