House Adopts Proposed Procedure on Rate-Setting Bill
Washington February 7 The House began debating regulation of railway freight rates after weeks of hearings led by the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. Democrats clashed over a rule to allow amendments, with 166 to 140 votes for the rule as party lines held.
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House
Washington
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House of Representatives
Williams
Mississippi
Southwick
Vreeland
New York
Missouri
Gaines
Tennessee
Grosvenor
Dalzell
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
They Stand to Face Loss Investors in Eureka Copper and Smelting
Dixon, Illinois February 7 report that investors in the Eureka Copper and Smelting Company confront heavy losses as the firm faces bankruptcy proceedings. The article notes dwindling assets and creditor concerns, signaling potential collapse and financial disruption for stockholders.
Investors claim Eureka Copper and Smelting in danger of bankruptcy
At a meeting of 150 stockholders in the city hall Amboy and Sublette the charge was made that the Eureka Copper and Smelting company has been mismanaged and is practically bankrupt. The company issued 570000 shares at a cost of 0 cents totaling 285000 with most shares held in Sterling and several Lee county directors. The mines are in Idaho. Berlin reports coal miners in Silesia returning to work as a nine hour day is proposed for galleries at 70 degrees and a six hour day in 84 degree heat. Ann Arbor man suffers spike injury with a portion of a spike remaining in his skull and risk of blood poisoning.
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Amboy
Sublette
Eureka Copper and Smelting Company
Sterling
Lee County
Tdaho
Berlin
Silesian
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michael Ducker
State Song Bill Proposed In South Dakota House
Representative Upland introduces a bill to adopt a South Dakota state song by Stena Sidwell Peterson of Centreville. The piece was referred to the immigration committee after the assistant clerk offered to sing it. lyrics praise the state and pioneer spirit to the tune yes we’ll rally round the flag boys.
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South Dakota
House of Representatives
Upland
Stena Sidwell Peterson
Centreville
Pierre
St. Paul
House
Committee On Immigration
Peterson
Baby found in laundry basket on St James porch
In Winsted Conn a Rev Linsley baby was placed in a front veranda basket by Edmund Angell who thought laundry soil was inside. The sound of crying led Angell to investigate and return the infant to the rectory after stopping his sleigh.
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Winsted
Conn
New York
Edmund Angell
St. James’ Rectory
Main Street
Wolcott Linsley
Young Angell
Angell
Linsley
Basket Exchange Involving Wolcott Linsley Namesake
A basket carrying John Chauncey Wolcott Linsley was exchanged for a basket with the washing, indicating a swap or transfer of items tied to the same individual in the record.
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John Chauncey Wolcott Linsley
Weather forecast for Iowa in The Evening Journal
Washington D C February 7 special to The Evening Journal The following is the weather forecast for Iowa for today and tomorrow Likely light snow flurries tonight or Wednesday and rising temperature expected throughout the period
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Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
Iowa
Johnson’s bakery and local notes fill town page
Local brief with multiple names and events scattered through Johnson’s bakery feature. Mentions Mrs Irwin’s Verdi trip A E Roe to Ainsworth visits Vienna pastries Owen Wilson in Burlington Miss Mollie Cherry to Waterloo and a big basketball double header at the Commercial club with reserved-seat sales.
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Vienna
Owen Wilson
Burlington
Charlotte Russe
Interurban Link Opens Columbus to Indianapolis Route
Columbus Ohio February 7 interurban service between Columbus and Indianapolis begins via the Columbus London and Springfield line to Danton, the connecting link between the two capitals.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
London
Springfield
Danton
Junior Hop at Varsity Promises Finest Michigan Social
Nearly 600 guests will attend the annual junior hop at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on February 10. The event is described as the biggest of the year and famed for beauty and splendor, ranking with the nation’s top college socials.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan University
Trade and economy debates loom in Washington report
Washington dispatch reports debate over tariff plans and free trade for Pacific possessions. It notes sugar and tobacco growers opposing lury abolition, anticipated interstate commerce friction, and remarks on congressional economy staffing and allocations. It highlights Roosevelt favors Alaska changes and a light-hearted exchange between Representatives Littlefield and Gaines.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Pacific
United States
South
McKinley
Revolution in Argentina Collapses as Troops Move In
Washington reports a Buenos Aires dispatch saying the capital and provinces are quiet and the government expects to quell disturbances once troops arrive. A later private source notes the revolution has collapsed.
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Washington
Senor Zavalin
Legation
Buenos Ayres
Senor Zavalia
Girl Edna Baugh dies by own hand in Terre Haute
A 10 year old girl known as Edna Baugh, later identified as Ella Brown, committed suicide with strychnine in Terre Haute Indiana. Despondent after being spurned on a visit to her parents in Romona Ted due to the life she was leading.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Edna Baugh
Romona
Ted
Ella Brown
Crown Prince Frederick William Visits His Betrothed
Crown Prince Frederick William leaves Berlin to visit his betrothed Duchess Celestia of Mecklenburg Schwerin and her mother the Grand Duchess Anastasia, who have been staying at Cannes France where the latter owns a villa.
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Berlin
Frederick William
Kerlin
Celestia
Mecklenburg Schwerin
Anastasia
Cannes
France
Death of famed New York rifle shot Dolan at 52
Commissary sergeant Thomas J. Dolan of the Twelfth regiment New York national guard, long regarded as a world champion rifle shot, died at his home in New York City after a five month illness. He was 52 years old.
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New York
Thomas J. Dolan
Twelfth Regiment
New York National Guard
Belgian Miners Go On General Strike
Charleroi Belgium February reports the miners congress calls a general strike. Eight collieries suspend all work, thirteen shift partially, while twelve continue operations as usual.
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Charleroi
Belgium
Prohibition Candidate Bentley Found Dead in Los Angeles
Rev. F. Bentley a Prohibition presidential candidate in 1806 was found dead in a cheap lodging house in Los Angeles. Police seek a veiled woman who accompanied him to the lodging house amid the mystery surrounding the death.
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Los Angeles
Cal
F. Bentley
Indiana appoints two to inaugural parade staff
Governor Hanly names Captain W. E. English and W. E. Stark of Aurora to represent Indiana on General Chaffee's staff as grand marshal of the inaugural parade set for March 4.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
W. E. English
W. E. Stark
Aurora
Indiana
Chaffee
Arrest Made in Family Killing Near Seville Illinois
In Vienna Illinois on February 7 William Dunn age 30 was found at his home near Seville with his throat cut. Authorities report he and another man were living together. Charles F Dunn has been arrested in connection with the crime.
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Vienna
Ill
Poisons in Food Ad Claims Cure by New Life Pills
An advertisement warns that many poisons originate in food and promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for sickness from undigested food. The offer guarantees satisfaction or money back and notes 256 available at J B Stewart's drug store.
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Dr. King
J. B Stewart
Johnsons Cookies Featured In Local Sale
Henry Witting of Crawfordsville spent the day in the city while Antho Van Sickle shipped two carloads of hogs to Burlington. J. Mathers and his wife rode the Q to Okolona for a stay of several months. Homer Ashby returns home from military service and is greeted by many friends.
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Henry Witting
Crawfordsville
Antho van Sickle
Burlington
Johnson
Mathers
Haskins
Okolona
Miss
Homer Ashby
Far West
Navy
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Promises Rapid Cure
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a universal remedy for a deadly disease and La Grippe cough. It claims rapid cures when taken properly and in time, priced at 25 and 5 cents, sold by J. H. Stewart.
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Warner
J. HB. Stewart
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